New York – In a city that never stops moving, finding a place that invites you to slow down can feel like a luxury. Casa Salvo, the newest Italian café to open in Times Square, offers just that: a moment of calm, flavor, and beauty, inspired by the warmth of Southern Italy.
Located at 1675 Broadway, just steps from the Gatsby Theatre, Casa Salvo isn’t just another Italian-themed coffee shop. It’s the second New York location of a growing brand that made its debut on the Upper West Side in 2024. Behind the project is Chef Salvatore Lo Castro, whose 28 years of experience in fine dining and five-star hospitality have shaped Casa Salvo into a space that blends culinary expertise with a welcoming, lived-in aesthetic.
A Menu Rooted in Tradition
The food offering is both refined and approachable. The espresso—priced at $2.51—is intentionally affordable, a gesture that reflects the café’s mission to bring Italian coffee culture into everyday life. Alongside espresso, guests can order macchiato, cortado, latte, and americano, all served with attention to detail.
The pastry counter showcases a selection of Southern Italian specialties: maritozzi, cannoli with ricotta and pistachio, pastiera napoletana, sfogliatelle, and chocolate, mango, or coffee éclairs. Each item is handmade, rooted in tradition, but presented with a contemporary touch.
Savory options include arancini, gourmet sandwiches, and seasonal salads, designed for quick but satisfying lunches. There’s also an in-house market corner, offering high-quality Italian products like olive oil, preserves, wines, and dry pasta for those who want to bring a piece of the experience home.
A Space That Feels Like Home
The design of Casa Salvo is a key part of its identity. Warm lights, natural materials, and clean lines give the space a comfortable yet elegant feel. It’s intentionally intimate—part café, part patisserie, part neighborhood meeting place. Despite its central location in one of the busiest parts of the city, Casa Salvo feels personal and unpretentious.
More Than a Café
With plans for further expansion and an ambitious forecast of $10 million in revenue for 2025, Casa Salvo is positioning itself as more than a single café. It’s a lifestyle concept, offering private chef experiences, event catering, and a retail experience that blends gastronomy with Italian design sensibility.
Each location is built on the same core values: authenticity, warmth, and a high standard of quality, accessible to everyone. At a time when much of the food industry is defined by speed and trend cycles, Casa Salvo stands out by offering something slower, deeper, and rooted in real tradition.
Whether you stop in for a quick espresso, a pastry to-go, or a relaxed lunch break, Casa Salvo is a reminder that good food and good design can still feel like home—even in the middle of Times Square.
