The spaghetti-western film genre is noted for its good use of extreme close-ups, its bad use of tomato sauce during gunfights, and its ugly use of Clint Eastwood’s puppetry skills. Get a fistful of western-less spaghetti with today’s Groupon: for $12, you get $25 worth of traditional Italian fare at Salute Cafe Italiano in West Linn. Salute serves up a menu of homemade cuisine complete with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Discuss the philosophy of pasta over a plate of alfredo romano with fettuccine ($14) or slurp sicilian spaghetti and meatballs ($10), then punch your palate with protein by dining on pollo arrosto, a dish that features roasted chicken cooked with rosemary and lemon and served with penne pasta and veggies ($15). Beer and vinos, both Italian and domestic, make up the drink list that ably complements the menu and allows for a fully relaxing meal à la Mediterranean.

Reviews

Seven Yelpers give Salute Cafe Italiano a 4.5-star average. Three Insider Pagers give them 3.5 stars, and 86% of Urbanspooners like them.

• This is a friendly neighborhood cafe that offers honest and right sized portions for a good price. If you want a place to relax and enjoy some downtime - this is it. – J. A., Yelp
• Coffee here is Very good. Panini's are to die for, would recommend to anyone. Perfect place for brunch. – ToJi, Urbanspoon