Dining
BY STEVE GUNTLI
Salerno’s o ers a spacious interior dining area with a fully-stocked wine bar.
Salerno’s lasagna ($16.99) is one of the restaurant’s most popular o erings.
PHOTOS BY STEVE GUNTLI COMMUNITY IMPACT
Salerno’s Cucina Italiana o ers Italian comfort food Salerno’s Cucina Italiana has been providing authentic Italian meals to the Cedar Park com- munity for nearly ve years, and its new owner is making sure that the legacy the business has established will continue to grow and thrive. The backstory
Owner Katrina Loyo took over operations of the restaurant in November 2024.
What they o er Salerno’s emphasizes authenticity and fresh ingredients for their old-style Italian cooking. The restaurant o ers a wide range of Italian classics, from staples like lasagna and chicken par- mesan to more exotic dishes like Veal Saltimboca and Chicken Verona. The restaurant also o ers a full bar and a wide selection of wines to pair with any meal. “Our vision is to really portray what we call the ‘Salerno spirit,’ which is that feeling you encounter when you go to your grandma’s house, where you walk in and you know you’re welcome and you’ve come to a place that just feels good and you’re going to get a really good meal,” Loyo said.
Katrina Loyo forged a circuitous route to being a business owner. Loyo started her career as a gerontologist, working with elderly citizens and advising on care and housing options. Helping clients nd permanent housing led to an interest in real estate, and so Loyo transitioned careers. It was through her new interest in real estate that she came to take ownership of Salerno’s when the previous owners sold it in November 2024.
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