Food is great. Ambiance it's chill, service it's amazing! As soon as you enter the restaurant it's smells like something good is being cooked. read more

SABA Italian Bar + Kitchen - Winter kale salad and Sprtitz - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great food and great service. Windows open and was humid- makes it hard to take in pasta. But the food was so fresh and good, I hardly noticed. Will be going back! read more

Great service, and the food was amazing! We had the table side linguine, the calamari, pesto gnocchi and the braised short ribs.

Walked in with friends around 5:30pm without a reservation. It was early enough that there wasn't a line through the door. Wonderful ambience. Staff were welcoming! Had their homemade Lemoncello (sp) and it was amazing! Will definitely return. read more

The services was very kind but unfortunately slow and forgetful. Our appetizer came out before our drinks and my friend still waited 10 additional minutes because we believe there was a mess up with her drink. All good though things happen! Ambiance is okay- I think it was really bright inside for dinner date vibes but that's my personal preference. Music was good. All pasta is yummy but I would NOT recommend the arancini because ours lacked salt and was still cold in the middle. read more

SABA Italian Bar + Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

After frequenting the other establishments under this umbrella (The Walk In and The Old Plank), I finally got here after being invited out for dinner and of course this place didn't disappoint. Of course, anything that has to do with booze makes me happy - they have happy hour here everyday from 5-7, where cocktails and wine are only $5.95! Their Old-Fashioneds are great (of course I had to try one) and they have a pretty good selection of wine. For dinner, we tried the Meatballs as an appetizer - they were cooked so tender! For my main course, I had Gnocchi Al Pesto- great flavors! A little on the salty side at the end, but good nonetheless. Service was great as well as the ambiance. Will definitely be back! read more

Great place for any type of night. Great food with a combination of great drinks and service. My wife and I agreed that they have one of the best Old Fashions in the city. Prices for the food are reasonable, however, their price for their wine is a bit much. You have to try their Gnocchi, it reminded us just how they serve it in Italy, Delicious! The service was great! Starting with the host how he kindly greeted us and gave us a nice table. The sever made great reconditions on the drinks and food. The server was in constant communication with the bus boy as well as his service partner. We will definitely be having another date night here soon! read more

We just happened upon Saba and thoroughly enjoyed our dinner there. The staff was exceptionally nice and friendly. The salads were big and fresh, and the mushroom pizza was delicious. Saba was likely the friendliest restaurant I have ever been at. I highly recommend Saba for the food and the friendly and comfortable ambiance. read more

I come here fairly frquently and it's always a good time! They have a great happy hour from 5-7 with $6 cocktails and wine and $4 beer. The cocktails are great, especially their spritz and the gin and tonic with torched rosemary. The food is also good, although depending what you order the portions can be disappointing. The small meat and cheese board was a notable exception to this, as it was far larger than I expected to my pleasant surprise. However, some of the pastas left me hungry after. Overall definitely recommend coming by for happy hour and apps! read more

SABA Italian Bar + Kitchen - Chef's Meat and Cheese Board - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I will start out this review by saying I haven't been to a restaurant in Chicago where they make it actually feel like they're happy you're there. We felt very welcomed from the moment we entered and I was wished a happy birthday by at least three different people. The waitress was very attentive and the girl bringing around water never let me cup get less than half full. We ordered a Caesar salad to start off with and unfortunately this was the worst part of the meal. I absolutely love Caesar salads and I've never come across one I didn't like; however, this particular salad was very "fishy." I understand that the dressing contains anchovies but unless you like your salad to taste like straight fish I would avoid this dish. I couldn't eat more than a bite. Because of the Caesar, we were a little apprehensive to order anything else. We ended up going with the penne alla vodka because we figured that was hard to mess up. It was actually very tasty - the sauce was well done and the portion was very generous. We just split that between the two of us and still ended up pretty full. We told the waitress we would skip dessert as we were full, but because it was my birthday they brought me tiramisu with a little candle on it. I actually am not a fan typically of tiramisu because I don't like coffee, but I tried a couple bites and it was delicious. It wasn't overbearingly coffee flavored but it was very creamy and not too "wet." Would definitely return here again as the service was excellent and the other food turned out well - just may skip the salad in the future. read more

SABA Italian Bar + Kitchen - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Service was a little slow because it was busy but the food was excellent. The seafood linguini was spicy and full of flavor. The lobster risotto was pleasantly delicious with spice and the lobster was cooked to perfection. The tiramisu was moist and not dry. I would definitely come here again. read more

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Moryc. You are amazing. The manager on duty is also great!. Second time here and we love it. We will be back for the service as well as the tuna sashimi (and carpaccio when available) read more

SABA Italian Bar + Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Super nice service, and yummy food! Super filling as well, I got their meatball sandwich and I will definitely order it again

Came here for restaurant week with my gf. Ambiance was beautiful and service was quick but I was disappointed in the food. Nothing was necessarily bad but nothing was that good either. My spaghetti Nero alla meditteranea was good but the sauce was not my favorite- for a tomato sauce it was very light and just had chunks of tomato- almost felt like a wine sauce. I think i just like a thicker sauce with a seafood pasta. The mussels were delicious and I would eat more of that bread. I'm not sure if I would make the trek out that far again though. read more

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I came here with my girlfriend for dinner on a Friday night and so glad that I did! We showed up around 6 with reservation. We were the first ones there but as soon as we sat down there was a crowd of people coming in so I do recommend putting your name in early to beat the dinner rush! I had the gnocchi al pesto, which was awesome! I highly recommend it. Decent beer and wine selection as well. The staff was extremely friendly. I will be rushing back to SABA! read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. I used to live in Logan Square and I am a HUGE fan of Italian food and I was so excited to have found this place when it first opened up. I practically never cook so I would come here once or twice a week and even though I've moved from Logan I still find myself needing to stop by here at least once a week. The overall atmosphere is amazing --the decor and the lighting really make it feel like home. The staff has always been amazing to me no matter the time of the day/week that I've gone. I was initially hooked because they had a drink special that gave to charity but I think they've changed it since then.. regardless, the staff is always super helpful to finding the perfect drink to fulfill your tastebuds. The portions of all the dishes have changed since the first couple of months of it being open and now the portions are larger and you can share it with friends/take home the leftovers too! Honestly, when it comes to the menu, I've tried almost everything and it's never disappointed me. Everything tastes delicious so you will be good to try absolutely anything on the menu. If you haven't been here yet.. you NEED to stop by and check it out! read more

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First time here for dinner last night and would love to come back. They do specials during the week like $7 Martini Monday and pizza on Thursday, and I've heard brunch is great. Our group shared the fried calamari, arancini and truffle fries; I had the winter kale salad (added broiled sea bass on top - delish!); the rest had bucatini with bolognese and gnocchi with pesto and grilled chicken. Huge portions, great atmosphere and impeccable service. Highly recommend for a neighborhood Italian spot next time you're in logan square. read more

I attended an event last week at SABA and, boy...everything we ate (and drank) was DELICIOUS!! The service is also spot-on! I cannot recommend this place enough. Seriously, we tasted pretty much everything on the menu and I just could not get over how much care the chef took into the taste and presentation of his dishes. I am not exaggerating when I say that the food was spectacular.....every.single.bite! Special kudos to the waitstaff and bartenders! EVERYONE was beyond friendly and the service was unbelievably fast. :) Do yourself a favor: Stop reading this and just GO! I promise you will not be disappointed. read more

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Alex the bartender is so insanely sweet, and not to mention handsome. His blue eyes, tats, and silver chain are to die for. Definitely my new favorite restaurant. The food and Alex are delicious. Yum yum yum. 11/10 read more

From the getgo, I liked this place. I was greeted when I walked in, the drinks are really good, and I got my pasta served table side in a parmesan wheel! The flavors they incorporate in the pasta pair so well and I loved it. We finished off with the cookie skillet and, oh my gosh, it was to die for! The ice cream on top isn't just vanilla, it has a cinnamon-y flavor that goes so well with the warm cookie. Would definitely come again! read more

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

Stopped in off a whim while in Logan Square with my girlfriend on a Friday night. We were seated right away thankfully but it was in the bar area next to an open window, which wasn't a big deal. The ambience overall was somewhat loud but a nice atmosphere and a well decorated place. We ordered the Chicken Saltinboca and the Penne alla Bolognese. The chicken was well cooked and wrapped in prosciutto topped with a white wine sauce. Served with spaghetti, the meal was decent but certainly didn't wow me. The penne alla bolognese was also fairly bland and nothing to write home about. Overall the restaurant isn't bad, but there are certainly much better Italian places in Chicago. read more

Walked in, passing by because the place looked cozy, and reviews were good. I'm not a man of ambience or service, so going straight into the food -- my girlfriend and I ordered the mussels, chicken parm and margherita pizza. Mussels - highlight of the meal. Nothing mind blowing, but buttery, we'll seasoned with a side of nice and crusty grilled bread. Margherita pizza - the toppings were just fine. Good quality cheese, with a nice little basil pesto. The problems were with the foundations of the pizza. The tomato sauce was so concentrated and cooked down, that biting into the pizza wasn't a saucy, cheesy texture, but rather a pasty bite. The sauce was also overly sweet because of how cooked down it was -- reminiscent of a tomato paste. Crust was really underwhelming as well. Decent char, but no chew to the pizza at all. Cracker-like crust. Chicken parm -- what the fuck??? This place is allergic to seasoning or something. The chicken wasn't pounded or tenderized in anyway, so I got two full chicken breast pieces that were thick as hell, and decently dry. There was almost no salt on the food, in the crust nor the chicken, so the only way to get any taste was by dumping some sauce on the chicken. The bed of spaghetti it was served in was fine --- medium quality boxed pasta. For the money you're spending, there are way better options for Italian in Chicago. This place seems more suited to a trendy brunch than a yummy Italian dinner. read more

You know you're dealing w/professional restaurateurs when a problem is solved with grace and not any rancor or misgivings from either party. My dinner partner was served the incorrect main course...which delayed our ability to eat together. Her meal was then comped. The management did this w/o batting an eye. I was really surprised by the quality of the food. I enjoyed Saba's seafood pasta with it's large shrimp and chunks of other underwater delights - delicious. She had the pasta and clams - also very delicious. We would gladly dine again at Saba...tip o' the cap to the owners...they are on top of and in control of their domain. read more

Food was delicious all around. My friends were high maintenance but no one batted an eye. There were a few mishaps with the actual food, but it was fixed quickly. Service was on point. Manager and maybe owner came around a few times to check on guests and that is always a nice touch. We threw the server a curve ball at the end by saying we had to catch a show very soon but also ordering two desserts. Separately. And from two different people. He handled it like a pro. We were still late to the show but that's because I don't know right from left. read more

Been meaning to try out their prefixe dinner deal and it did not disappoint. It was really quiet for a weekday and the staff were super attentive to us. My friend had been before so they recognized him. The appetizers were super filling and our main courses really were honestly delicious. I really enjoyed my mushroom sauce pasta and would get it again next week if I could. Can't wait to try their pizza next read more

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Happy hour here is a fun time! Our server seemed happy to be there and was relaxed every time they came to the table. Fun corner location and good drinks! read more

First time at Saba and I will definitely be back. It's a laid back gem with amazing food, a great vibe and even better service. Definitely check it out! read more

SABA Italian Bar + Kitchen - Seafood Linguine - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I was looking for an Italian neighborhood spot for my Birthday dinner and after exploring quite a bit, picked SABA. They were so sweet about reservations, we had a last minute delay and the lady on the phone was very accommodating. They didn't even hold us until the whole party arrived and seated some of us right away. I love their menu, its so simple and well organized. Food : 1. Focaccia - bread was alright in my opinion- I've had better. 2. Cavatelli - portion of the smoked shrimp vs the pasta was very generous, pasta was ok but overall quite liked this dish. 3. Chicken Parmesan - My friend thought the chicken was a bit dry, he said he'll skip on it next time. 4. Eggplant Parmesan - Came in a very cute little pot, more like lasagna. Good vegetarian addition. Drinks are top notch, I would go here just for the cocktails. They were as good as a high end bar in River-north and were priced similarly as well. I had a version of a whiskey sour and the addition of egg whites vs using shelf sour mix like most showed standards. Overall food was not crazy mind-blowing but the service, ambiance and drinks made up for the night. I do not regret picking this place out for my birthday dinner and I would love to return! read more

We went for bottomless brunch and really enjoyed it! Everything is very reasonably priced, even the bottomless mimosas - $20 for as many bottles as we could finish, and they brought the bottles on ice to leave at the table for us. The menu is very simple, no frills to the dishes but for the price these classic dishes are great. I had the French toast with a side of bacon - French toast was nice and the bacon was really nicely seasoned. My friend had the prosciutto Benedict and it was really yummy and light. The ambiance is classy, dark walls and lots of windows, and the staff is really friendly. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

SABA Italian Bar + Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came for brunch. And Marco helped me was such a amazing server ask for him truly an angel and worth the tip read more

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Saba is amazing. Beautiful service from Morgan and Julian. Our food was delicious and came very quickly. The vibe in the restaurant is amazing and was perfect for my shy boyfriends birthday. Very intimate and beautiful. We will definitely be back read more

We came here at 5 pm on a Sunday in order to have an early dinner with our teenage kids before a concert in Chicago. The dining room is small, modern and comfortable. Be advised that there are more high-top tables than standard height, so you are likely to be sitting at altitude. The concept is for sharing dishes and we did that with a meatball appetizer and pizza. Then we each had a pasta or traditional entree. Portion size is small to medium but prices are consistent with size. The food was extraordinarily fresh, not too heavy or greasy. Total bill for 4 adults without drinks was $120 total. read more

A joke. Waited 45 minutes for our food while watching staff members sit and eat. We finally gave up and left money just for our coffees and the manager thanked us as we left - no idea anything was wrong. read more

My boyfriend and I ate dinner here yesterday evening. First time here and it was incredible, we were immediately seated and attended to during the whole duration of our stay. The pasta was amazing and our server even took time to explain everything we were ordering in detail. Can't wait to go back! read more

The service was great, lots of seating, very cute aesthetic, and lots of options on the menu. The managers were friendly and energetic. The croque madams was full of flavor and aesthetically pleasing. The only problem with the dish was that the spinach dip made the toast very soggy. The avocado toast was just like any other... so pretty good. The side of potato and peppers were delicious. I want to return for dinner. read more

SABA Italian Bar + Kitchen - Croque Madame, brunch menu - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Met here with a couple friends for dinner. I really liked the decor and ambiance. Our waitress approached us promptly and let us know that happy hour was ending soon and let us get a quick drink in for that. On thursdays they have half off of their bottles of wine, so we enjoyed the house Merlot. For an appetizer we shared the bruschetta which was very good. I ordered the rigatoni alla vodka and was slightly underwhelmed, but not disappointed. It came with four shrimp and I felt that 6 would have made for a better pasta to protein ratio. Overall, a good experience and I would go back to try something else. read more

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Delicious! A modern take on Italian flavors. My boyfriend and I came for a later lunch (around 2pm) and there were only a few tables occupied. The ambiance was hipster & cool- industrial modern with mid century accents. We ordered the meatball sub and tagliatelle- both of which were tasty and satisfied my need for a hearty meal on a cold day. For the meatball sub they use burrata cheese instead of mozzarella which I thought was a clever idea and added a butteriness the sandwich needed! I prefer the burrata cheese with crispy bread instead of the usually soggy with mozzarella- so I was overall quite happy with this sandwich! The tagliatelle was soooooo good- creamy and meaty. The ragout was perfectly seasoned but I wish there were more noodles to compliment the plate better. Hugo was a standout server- constantly filling our glasses and overall charming demeanor. He even ran after me outside when I forgot my gloves! Overall, I am quite impressed with this place. It is perfect for a quiet lunch or a weekday date night. read more

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Super cute ambiance with amazing service! Cali was great and full of personality with attentiveness to me being vegan! I had the farfalle con verdura pasta which was packed with flavor, beautiful textures and filling. I also enjoyed the Let That Man Go cocktail with my meal and the limoncello. This place certainly makes the vegan option available count, and I'll probably be dreaming about going back!!! read more

Saba was incredible! The price is right, the ambiance is lovely, the staff is sweet and my date was perfect. It was just the best time at Saba. We first enjoyed four meatballs in the appetizer with crostini bread. The red sauced paired perfectly with these hearty meatballs. We then ordered the ravioli with hazelnuts and tagliatelle. The ravioli was around 11 dollars and my tagliatelle was around 12. You really can't beat those prices! The ravioli was creamy, unique and really good. Mine was way more filling and even better than the ravioli. My date and I shared both. I ordered the strawberry Italian cream soda and he had wine. The soda had strawberry gelato on top that was so sweet and paired perfectly with the 80 degree weather. It was light and refreshing. We will definitely be back! read more

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It's tough to give a full review of Saba since we've only gotten take out and just stopped by for happy hour. We were hoping to get a full meal yesterday but they were only serving their happy hour menu at the time (4:00). The ambiance is pretty nice for a casual but trendy Italian restaurant and bar in the neighborhood. Saba offers a more modern feel as compared to some of the other Italian restaurants around Logan square, who have a more authentic or family style feel. The happy hour menu is pretty good for drinks - $6 cocktails, house wine, and alcoholic Italian sodas. No beer specials but their beers are pretty reasonable on their own. The food menu is decent for small bites and some of their top apps - meatballs, cod arancini, charcuterie, olives, a couple other items, and their burger. I started with a glass of the rose (not too shabby) and my husband got an old fashioned that was pretty darn good for $6. We opted for the heavier items for food since we were pretty hungry and went with the sever's recommendations. Meatballs - 4 hearty meatballs served with a pretty good marinara sauce. It's a nice presentation in an iron pan with 4 slices of buttered bruschetta toast to soak up the sauce. The only problem was that the bread was super salty, not sure if it's because the bread is literally drenched in salted butter or if they add extra salt. But it was overpoweringly salty. Cod arancini - this one was pretty amusing as our server described the item as one of their best sellers and truly unique - arancini filled with cod and served with a delicate malt vinegar aioli. Translation - they took fried hushpuppies, added fish, and served it with tarter sauce. They were quite heavy and not super flavorful. Not a favorite. Burger - the burger was also unnecessarily heavy, and had oil and grease leaking out of it. The kale was a unique touch but over crisped and burnt so that it added a burned kale flavor and added extra oil to the overall burger. It was a little hard (due to the extra amount of grease and the overall burnt flavor) for me to eat and I ended up leaving most of my half. I had hoped to be turned around on Saba as the first time we tried them was for take out soon after they opened. It was clear their items are not made to travel well and the pastas were very bland. The pizza was decent. I wish they added pizza to their happy hour menu or at least served it at regular price during happy hour. Saba has a great ambiance and is a great place to grab drinks but the food isn't my favorite outside of the pizza. Would love to try some of their pastas in the restaurant next time, maybe for lunch. read more

SABA Italian Bar + Kitchen - Cod arancini with malt vinegar aioli - fancy way of saying fried fish hushpuppies with tarter sauce. - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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