OUR HISTORY
THE HISTORIC SALT HOUSE
Nestled in the heart of New Hope, Pennsylvania, the historic Salt House has been a Main Street landmark since 1751. Originally serving as a salt house, the building’s upstairs still features a massive winch that once pulled blocks of salt through its double windows.
Over the centuries, the Salt House has evolved with the times. It functioned as a ticket house for the ferry that traversed the Delaware River, and at one point, it served as the town library. After several incarnations as dining and drinking establishments, The Salt House has found its current identity, enriching the local culinary scene for the past two years.
Map of New Hope Pennsylvania 1941
Map of New Hope Pennsylvania 1941
A NEW CHAPTER WITH CHEF STEVE LAU
Owner and Executive Chef Steve Lau reimagined the Salt House as a unique gastropub, blending history with innovation. Guests can enjoy lunch, dinner, and late-night snacks in the cozy tavern, the artistically adorned upstairs “Library Lounge,” or alfresco on the charming brick patio.
The Library Lounge, Upstairs
Bar & Tavern, Downstairs
A RICH LEGACY IN NEW HOPE
New Hope, PA, is a town steeped in history and charm, known for its vibrant arts community, picturesque landscapes, and rich heritage. The Salt House stands as a testament to this legacy, offering a dining experience that captures the essence of New Hope’s historic and cultural spirit.
Come and be a part of our story. Experience the fusion of historic ambiance and contemporary cuisine at The Salt House.
Charming Brick Patio Out Front
Dining In The Library Lounge
MACARONI'S AND P SQUARE: 2011 - TODAY
In 2011, Davide and Gianni took another leap, just like they did when they were 19, and they demolished their restaurant.
The thing that had been their livelihood since they were teenagers was suddenly gone. Over the next 6 months they built something beautiful in it’s place. The new Macaroni’s was now a 120 seat establishment. Everything was new, except the staff. The same small, tight knit group kept Macaroni’s feeling familiar. The same staff that was hired with Macaroni’s founding value in mind, that delicious, good quality food is always the most important thing.
Demolition 1
Demolition 2
Old facade
New facade
Over the next few years Macaroni’s built up quite a name for itself as a place for high end cuisine. The kind of place you might celebrate a graduation, or a wedding anniversary. But Davide and Gianni were committed to the idea that people should be able to enjoy quality cuisine all the time.
They brought this desire to Gianni’s wife Gosia, who designed them a versatile outdoor-indoor space they called P SQUARE.
P SQUARE was built on the principle that it doesn’t have to be a special occasion to enjoy great quality food. Each side of the square represents a different kind of dining experience, whether it be quiet drinks in the cocktail lounge, a boisterous meal in the shared dining area, or just a beer and an appetizer while the Flyers game is on. P SQUARE takes everything that is right with Macaroni’s, and looks at it from a slightly different angle.
P SQUARE Lounge
P SQUARE Lounge (doors open)
Since the day they bought the place as wide eyed 19 year olds, Davide and Gianni have brought the same philosophy to every decision they’ve ever made as the owners of Macaroni’s for the past two and a half decades. Make improvements slowly but surely, hire people just as passionate as you, and if the food is first everything else will fall into place.
