I came for restaurant week and was so surprised with what a good deal it is and the sizes of what we got. I got bruschetta, Cesar salad, basilico pasta, and a cannoli. Everything was so good but the pasta was seriously amazing and a huge portion. The inside had so many windows I would love to come in summer. Can't wait to visit again!! read more

SABA Italian Bar + Kitchen - Linguini Basilico E Prosciutto - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Bar tender was super rude! Never want to go back here. Pours were also really bad. Felt judged and was such a horrible experience. Please don't go here read more

I went here during Chicago resturant week and it was one of the most underrated deals out there. This was for lunch, it was 3 courses and they seemed to be full size portions. They all were delicious as well. Great atmosphere inside the resturant. read more

Food, drink, and especially the service were all fantastic. It was a great experience, and I would look forward to returning. read more

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Another spot just down the street. Been driving past it forever. Finally decided to give it a try, met a friend. Was around 5 pm ish, sat at one of the tables next to the bar, seated at the window. Great vibe, great service... had a few groovy drinks and shared a few bites. Will def be back. read more

Martini specials on Mondays, it was our first time here on Labor Day and were told it was happy hour and given the happy hour menu. We ordered pizza, sausage and peppers and drinks from the HH menu but were charged full price. We didn't realize until hours after we left. Wish this would have been made clear before we ordered. Despite the misunderstanding we will be back to enjoy the pizza and cocktails. read more

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My husband and I love coming here! The customer service is great, the food is delicious and hearty portions, and I love their drinks selection. read more

Saba has a really good happy hour deal! 6 dollar cocktails~ way cheaper than many of the "aesthetic" places in Chicago. The ambience is super nice and clean. The staff are attentive and the owner even stopped by our table to ask us how we were doing. Drinks were good and the truffle pizza was really good as well- very flavorful. read more

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The food was very good and the service was great. Our server offered good suggestions and was very attentive. There is free parking across from the restaurant, which is a plus read more

The atmosphere and staff are super friendly and cute - and the place seemed to be following COVID guidelines (masks , social distancing , outdoor seating). On Tuesdays they do a 25$ pre-fixe menu . The appetizers were super promising ! The arancini was flavorful and the calamari was amazing for the price ! Fried super well and not overly chewy. However , the entrees could not be said the same for . I got a bianca pizza which was entirely burnt and my husband got the carbonara which was lacking in flavor and salt. I'd definitely come back for a cocktail and a few apps but would ultimately skip the entrees. read more

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[Saba Italian Kitchen & Bar] Chicago Restaurant Week Edition / Italian restaurant located in the Logan Square area Taking a pause from the regular schedule of content, since Restaurant Week just recently happened, this is first priority to post these reviews We made a reservation for 8:45 PM on the first day of RW and did not get seated until 10:30. The host, manager, and owner of the restaurant were super nice. They gave us complimentary champagne for our wait. We did not get the first course of our food until 11 PM and got our last course around 12:30 AM, which we ultimately told them to box for to-go. The restaurant was super apologetic about the wait times. This was completely understandable as others also had to wait and it was also the first day of RW. For our wait, our table did get another round of limoncello shots on the house and the manager gave us a 20% discount on the bill. Amazing management. Now onto the food. 1. Seafood Linguini 2. Penne Vodka 3. Champagne 4. Short Rib 5. Pan Seared Salmon 6. Fried Calamari 7. Burrata 8. Shots 9. Minestrone Soup 10. Saba Cannoli Overall, I think the food was good. They were large portions of food and had a good amount of seafood, which I was impressed with since most places will skimp you out on it. My favorites are the Seafood Linguini and the Short Rib. The only critiques I have of the food were that I wish the courses came out in a certain order rather than having the Minestrone / Salads come out last and I wish the soup was warm. Ours was cold. Did not end up getting to try the tiramisu since we boxed it up and I forgot about it until too late. Other than that, I think the RW was worth the price point in terms of food value. The ambiance and vibes were good. The hospitality was top notch with the managers attempting to correct the wait times. Overall, due to the circumstances of wait time, I would have to give this place 7.5-8/10. This place is deserving of a 10 if the long wait time was not an issue. I hope to try this place again under better circumstances. https://sabaitalian.com 2715 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL 60647 read more

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Food was pretty good. Came here for restaurant week, got the penne vodka pasta and a Cesar salad. Salad portion was shockingly small. I couldn't believe it lol. But anyways, service was bad and my server had an attitude which I get because it was during restaurant week and that place was packed. The food isn't good enough for me to go back though. read more

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Stopped into SABA not quite knowing what to expect. Caitlin was my server- she helped me pick out an AMAZING pasta dish, and was super friendly and helpful. She helped me navigate the wine options and seemed to be pretty knowledgable in that department. I had a great experience and would definitely come back. For other newcomers, I recommend asking the server about the menu because, at least from my experience, I landed on some great selections this way. Get the prosciutto pasta dish!! read more

I was in Logan Square and wanted to check out a place for dinner I haven't been to before and decided to check out Saba. I was easily able to get a table for 2 at dinner time on a Wednesday night. After we were seated and got water, it took almost 15 minutes for someone to come over and take our order. I was really frustrated by this and we almost left- but I'm happy we didn't because the food and drinks were so good! We tried their cocktails, pizza, and a pasta dish. On Wednesday's, all of their pizzas are only $10. We went with the Italiana- which was white sauce with arugula, prosciutto, and mozzarella- absolutely delicious. For pasta, we went with their dish that came in the Parmesan wheel. It was absolutely incredible and provided a cool presentation to have it mixed in front of us. Once we were actually served our service was really good and the food was amazing. However I was disappointed that it took so long for service initially. It seems like that it is mentioned in a lot of other reviews so it is something Saba should consider working on for a better experience. read more

Absolutely love this place. My favorite is their Margherita pizza. It is seriously the best in the whole city. I drive 20 minutes out of my way to a stupidly car crowded area just to go pick it up. I have also had the lobster ravioli a few times and can't recommend it enough. I would love to try other things from the menu too but I am seriously addicted to the pizza. Great spot for dinner and drinks! read more

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Cozy atmosphere, great location. Not sure if we didn't order the right items however everything was rather bland. Food: Shared the octopus. The garnish salad and tomatoes were fresh. It was nicely charred but that's it. I had the spaghetti nero alla Mediterranea. Sauce had no flavor whatsoever nor did the seafood. It didn't have the straight from the sea taste which is good however it tasted like nothing. The consistency of the sauce wasn't very thick. It was more so a broth. The table got the prosciutto and shaved Parmesan pizza. Tons of Parmesan so if you like that it's a good pick. Service from our waiter wasn't connecting. He seemed offended that I didn't like his wine recommendation and after that it was a little awkward. We didn't get silverware until we asked for it. The bartender was super nice and ended up grabbing our second round of drinks. I enjoy spicier / flavorful food and I felt these were muted. Check it out for ambiance. read more

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Love this restaurant We arrived early to take advantage of the Happy Hour and $10 pizza special every Wednesday Ordered 2 different ones - a wild mushroom and sausage and pepperoni - both were outstanding read more

We came on a Friday at 5:30 and found out it was still happy hour until 6! Lots of great drink choices for a fair amount. I think my glass of wine was $6. We were also here for restaurant week. Pictured here I have the salmon which was a perfect amount for a four course meal. The glaze on the salmon was lovely and there were some greens underneath as well. The cannoli was a great dessert as well! All staff was personable from the hostess to our waiter to the manager who came to check on us. Will definitely be back! read more

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I would give this place 3.5 stars if I could. Service gets five stars, though. The man who greeted and seated us was super nice and our server, Mariah, was amazing. She was kind, efficient, and when we told her we were dining before seeing a show, she saw to it that we were fed and on our way on time. The food was good but I can't say I'd ever crave it, and some dishes were better than others. Our party of four shared a margherita pizza (meh), sausage and peppers (also meh), the kale salad (good), and the gnocchi con pollo al pesto (very good). I had two glasses of Chianti Classico, which were good. I wish the wine glasses were cleaner than they were: they looked a bit dusty. Also it was like 100 degrees in the women's bathroom, which was not pleasant. The bill was very reasonable for what we had. But, there are many other places I would go to in Logan Square before coming back here. read more

Maybe it was just a certain staff that was hired at that time(post covid), but they were entirely unfriendly which made the whole vibe horrible. I returned, of course a year and a half later and it was much better. read more

Incredible experience! Our server recommended the bolognese & it was a full on ratatouille moment, just like my granddad's read more

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Loved our experience here. everything was delicious. Chris was fantastic definition of hospitality. the italiana pizza was delicious .

Great Italian place! Eggplant, mussels, chicken parm, and the seafood linguini all delicious!! Great service too!

Overall, I would rate this more of a 3.5. This is a really cute spot, nicely decorated. Service was great, we never had to wait to get the attention of our server and our water was constantly refilled. The owner was nice and made the point to greet everyone in the dining room and ask how their meal was. If I'm not mistaken, he also owns Old Plank across the street. We ordered three appetizers: meat & peppers, arancini and bruschetta. The first two came out cold and were very bland. The bruschetta lacked flavor as well and presentation was a bit awkward-- I wish they served 4 instead of three. The ambiance alone is still worth checking out another time and I recommend going straight for the entrees. read more

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My best friends and future baby mama were overdue for a catch up date, so we chose SABA that is located in Logan Square. The interior is modern, tables are close to eachother but not close enough to hear their conversations. As we got the drinks and appetizers rolling, I began to appreciate not only the ambiance but the experience we were getting. It hit the mark as a perfect double date to catch up with those important during our busy lives. The food is amazing and they even had free food for toddlers. The owner of the restaurant came to greet us and was extremely friendly! He told us a little bit about his life and his plans for expanded businesses in Logan. We need more folks like him that will contribute to neighborhoods, not everything has to be downtown or in skyscrapers. I would recommend this place for dates and groups! read more

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Brunch during restaurant week was delicious but limited options. Would definitely come back for their regular brunch menu, the coffee bar was awesome. read more

WOW this food is amazing. I mean... Wow. Consistent, delicious, big portions ('cause I like making it into two meals!!), great value. Friendly, welcoming, wonderful. Highly recommend!! read more

Well...we went on a Sat night where there was a surprise 60th bday party. And the 20 people in two tables acted as if they had a private room. Standing and screaming in the restaurant and being completely obnoxious. They forgot how to be in a restaurant. Asses in people's faces who were trying to have a date night and talk and eat. Waiter trying to have them sit and use inside voices, while they created an unbearable din. That, we shook our heads at and commiserated with the table next to us about. We were both on a date night and could not hear eachother above the obnoxious din. All that aside. The food: The steak was overcooked. I asked for medium and they gave me well done--twice! I returned it the first time and they brought me another overcooked steak. Tough. No good. Server apologized and agreed it was well done. The Cauliflower was the star of the show!! My husband's amatriciana was a pile of red sauce on pasta, that wasn't even the correct pasta for the dish. They used the largest pappardelle they could fond for amatriciana! There was no guanciale to be found. It was laughable. Will not be going back because of the food. The server did his best and we did not penalize him despite waiting 20 minutes for a replacement entree. We got the hell out of there as soon as we could. :( A total disappointment. Too bad. read more

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Arrived during happy hour and had a couple of drinks then ordered the mussels app, the chicken parm and shrimp fettuccine. The atmosphere has a modern feel that is still very classy and elegant. There was a very large group celebrating an event and it still seemed like we were the only people in the restaurant. Our server was very attentive, friendly and efficient. When she found out we were celebrating a birthday she brought out the most delicious tiramisu! Thank you Saba and our server Candice for making our special night amazing! Can't wait to come back!!! read more

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I popped into Saba with some of my family to enjoy a few drinks and apps on the patio. Our server was great and attentive without being overbearing. I ordered the Let That Man-Go cocktail which was smokey, sweet and super refreshing. I also got a glass of rosé which was crisp & chilled & totally hit the spot. The Margherita pizza was a table favorite. The crust to topping ratio was on point, the sauce was vibrant and the cheese was still warm and gooey. Of course the fresh basil was the cherry on top of the dish. The meatballs were nice & juicy and the sauce had an unsuspectingly powerful kick that I really appreciated. The bread served with the meatballs left a bit to be desired. While dipping it in the sauce was enjoyable, I would have loved if it was toasted in some butter to give it a bigger burst of flavor. The burrata dish was lacking a bit of flavor in my opinion. The earthy beets paired so well with the milky burrata, and the hazelnuts added the perfect nutty crunch to this dish. But I think the whole dish lacked a bit of seasoning to really emphasize the flavors. Some fresh cracked pepper, flaky sea salt and a drizzle of fresh olive oil would have gone a long way. All in all it was a great ambiance, very good food and I'm curious to return to try some of their entrees! read more

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We had a lovely dinner at Saba! We started with some espresso martinis which were delicious. Then we had calamari and beet salad which were both excellent! Lastly, we had a glass of white wine and shared a chicken parm, which was a huge portion and so so good!! The ambiance was lovely as well -- busy but not too loud and the whole team was very attentive. The highlight of our experience was Kaitlyn, our server who was so amazing!! She was unbelievably nice and extremely knowledgeable and helpful. She was always one step ahead of everything we needed and she made our experience one of a kind. Would highly recommend asking for her when you come! Thank you Kaitlyn!!! read more

Came here a few weeks ago, felt good to be out and about doing normal things. As normal as they can be right? If COVID has taught me anything, it's to adapt to the obstacles thrown at us and SABA has done just that. Anyway. We had the mussels which were very tiny but flavorful. The salmon was definitely on point and it's served with a cauliflower purée than is a knockout! The steak was decent too, they sent it out a smidge over but quickly corrected it. We had cocktails and although the names escape me, I had like a wine sparkler. It was so artfully crafted. The prices weren't outrageous, the restaurant itself was clean and simpleton decorated. I am coming back for brunch very soon! read more

Always enjoy the food at SABA. We typically eat at the bar and appreciate the lively interaction with warm and friendly staff.

Our server Kelly was amazing, the food was incredible, drinks were top notch, and atmosphere was on point! We got the Fly Me to the Moon, some wine, and the shrimp linguini. We will definitely be back! read more

SABA Italian Bar + Kitchen - Linguini with shrimp - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Martini Mondays are what I look forward to every week!! They have select $7 martinis ALL DAY!!! Malia makes some of the BEST martinis in Logan Square. If you see her behind the bar you know you are about to have the best service and the best martinis with your dinner - or your tea sesh with your bestie! read more

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Ryan is the best server of all time! His attention to detail is above and beyond. He noticed the party next to us had a baby and offered hot water when introducing him self. He knew when we needed anything and would do it with the biggest smile. Thank you Ryan for being the best server I've ever experienced. Food was also amazing!!! read more

It's a good start for Saba Italian! Stopped by for dinner opening week. Not the best time to get a true reflection of a restaurant since it's only just growing into it's legs but you can get a sense. My general take is that it has a whole lot of potential. Decor is contemporary, moody, and heavy on succulents. One wonders if Fleur (the flower shop next door) has a "I give you plants, you give me pasta deal going on." Bring a date here. For appetizers, we had the fluke crudo which was plated beautifully and the arancini salt cod. Crudo had a nice balance of flavors with a kick of pickled pepper. Arancini was heavy on the cod with an aioli sauce which was okay but I would have preferred a more standard arancini with stuffed rice and mozzarella and a marinara side. Favorite by far was the fresh made agnolotti with peas - seriously good and a must get. We also had the eggplant parmigiana which was okay. Cannoli ice cream dessert with hazelnut was a great end to dinner. read more

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Came in last night as I have been waiting on this place to open for months!!! I had originally heard last May and almost a year later when it opened, I couldn't wait to see what it was all about. Came in on Saturday night about 7:30 and the place was about 80% capacity. The hostess greeted everyone and was extremely cheery and sweet. Got seats a d took about 15 min for our waiter to come over and take our drink orders. Ordered Nd pizza and was not disappointed. Pizza toppings were plentiful, the crust was perfect, and the flavors were on point. The prices for the pizza were good and worth every penny. Atmosphere was fun and trendy. read more

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Service is awesome,ambiance is cool,casual vibe,food is also very good(try the mussels)wow,red meats are alittle on the salty side.so let them know to go easy on the salt and it should be perfect.great place read more

Cute spot with a very homey feel. Loved the aesthetic of the bar and would definitely come back for light bites and drinks with some gals. The rest of the restaurant is also very well decorated so you can't really go wrong. They have some great deals throughout the week to take advantage of. Wednesday is $10 pizza (normally $17-18). Thursday is 1/2 off wine. Tuesday is a 3 course for $25. They also have a HH. The pizza and the pasta were wonderful. The truffle on the pizza was prominent and delicious. My one qualm with the pizza was that it seemed slightly underbaked. I wanted more crispness from the center which seemed very doughy. The linguini basilico e prosciutto was the star of the show. Served in a giant cheese wheel table side and the prosciutto portion is more than I would expect considering most restaurants skimp out on prosciutto or charge an arm and a leg for it. So why the 4 instead of 5? Sadly our appetizer really wasn't up to snuff. We paid $20 for a meat and cheese board and it was on of the most pitiful boards I've ever seen--particularly for the price. I didn't even take a photo, I was so underwhelmed. It came with three types of meat (prosciutto, salami and one other), about 8 olives, 3 pieces of bread (there were 4 of us), one type of cheese (about 8 small pieces total), and then a strangely large portion of I think fig jam. For $20 I would really hope for more. But regardless of that, I'll likely come back at some point. Just for another appetizer, and not the board. read more

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