40 Years of Sal’s Ristorante and Pizzeria: A Neighborhood Favorite Celebrates

0.7 min readBy Maureen DahillPublished On: July 8th, 2026Categories: Eat and Drink4 Comments

Congratulations to the LoGrasso family as Sal’s Ristorante and Pizzeria celebrates 40 years in business! Located on the corner of L and 8th, the neighborhood staple first opened in 1986 as Sal & Betty’s, a small sub shop started by siblings Sal and Betty. Does anyone remember sauce subs?

Over the past four decades, Sal, Filomena, Calo, and the entire family have grown the business into South Boston’s go-to spot for catering, homemade Italian specialties, gelato, Richie’s Slush, and those famous rice balls that have even been featured on national TV numerous times.

The wildly popular spot has also expanded with a second location, Sal’s On the Lagoon.

Here’s to 40 years of bringing “A Touch of Sicily to Southie.”

Congratulations to the entire family on an incredible milestone!

Make sure to follow Sal’s on Instagram for the latest!

Maureen Dahill

Maureen Dahill is the founder of Caught in Media. Once a longtime wardrobe and prop stylist for brands such as Rue La La, TJ Max & Hasbro, she is a devoted lover of vintage clothing, Martini Mondays, Castle Island, AND a 4th generation South Boston native. Mother of three, married to Peter G.

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4 Comments

George Menjin July 8, 2026 at 4:41 pm - Reply

Still call it Sal n Betty’s my favorite cheese steak. I also call Walgreens Osco.
Bob Healey July 9, 2026 at 7:12 pm - Reply

Great place , even better people!
PJ Schofield July 10, 2026 at 6:21 am - Reply

Sal’s a gem. He has continued to upgrade that corner and space and he continues to be a great neighbor!
Kate July 18, 2026 at 9:00 am - Reply

Love to have delivered to work…and no matter what I order ‘add a slice of Sicilian, please’! Great place and people😍