First visit to New Orleans and Saba, everything was outstanding including the service. Stand outs: lamb ragu (hummus), carrots, corn bread, tabouleh, specialty cocktails Thirsty Grasshopper and Dionysius Revival. Had early reservations, seated immediately. read more

Saba - Baklava, chocolate hazelnut pudding, assorted cookies - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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4.5 Stars - - We were familiar with chef Alon Shaya and wanted to try his flagship restaurant. This isn't the typical NOLA flavor but it is totally worth it especially if you want something different. It's a popular place so reservations are highly recommend. Next time, I would probably order a few more appetizers but we really enjoyed what we had. We started with an order of their classic hummus (good sized portion to share), lutenitsa (eggplant, roasted peppers and tomato) spread [small portion but could be shared for 2 if you only want a taste]. They bring you out fresh hot homemade pita too. For the entree we had the whole fish which was cook perfectly. They topped it with tahini + a few tomatoes & fresh herbs. We also ordered a side of roasted broccoli (small but good). Our friends had the duck and harissa roasted chicken. Everything was really good. We enjoy our 1st visit to Saba and would certainly go back next time we are in town. read more

Saba - Whole fish - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great food and ambience. Extremely poor service. Very disappointing. Have been a number of times abs arrive is on a steady decline. Not sure I would god back. read more

We had a bad experience right off the bat . The host/hostess took 9 minutes to seat us bc "they" could not find a place to sit us. Mind you we were the first reservations of the day and 90% of the tables were open. "They" were either hung over, doesn't know how to smile, or did not like seeing people of another race. The pita was below par. The waiter was nice. The Brussels Hummus was very good and the shakshuka was ok but not amazing. We are use to Shaya which i have to say is 100 times better than Saba. We went to Shaya later in the day and immediately were greeted by a friendly staff and the pita blew Saba out of the water. I guess this is why Saba didn't have a wait where Shaya was on an hour wait. read more

Saba - shakshuka for brunch with the burnt or whole wheat pita bread - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

So glad we came here! I had heard such amazing things about Saba, and it's very clear why. Everything from the ambience, service and food was top notch, and I can't recommend this spot enough. We were able to make reservations to dine in on a Saturday evening. It was a fairly lively setting, but the interior is still serene so it never felt too loud. This menu really spoke to me. After getting some recommendations from our server, we ended up going with the Brussel Sprouts Hummus, the Lutenitsa, Moroccan Carrots, Fall Squash Fattoush, and the Lamb Kofta. Every item was outstanding, but I have to say that nothing hit the spot as much as the Pita. It's truly perfection -- so fluffy with the perfect amount of chew. I seriously could have eaten this alone and been a happy camper. The Brussel Sprouts Hummus was fantastic -- I'm a big sucker for brussel sprouts and the flavor was infused throughout. The Lutenitsa was also another fantastic dip, while both the Moroccan Carrots and Fall Squash Fattoush were hearty, veggie-forward dishes. The Lamb Kofta was another showstopper and was so tender and flavorful. As for drinks, I got the Red Sea. This cocktail didn't blow my mind in any way, and it ended up being a tad too tart for my liking, but I still enjoyed it. For dessert, we went with the Cookie Plate, which was a great little sweet treat assortment to end the meal with :'). read more

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The Bread was phenomenal, hummus exceeded expectations and the staff was accommodating.

I have eaten at both the bar and in the dining room- the food is wonderful but actually found the experience at the bar to be better. The food here is amazing and flavorful- the pita is the best I've had. Have tried multiple menu items and enjoyed them all. You can't go wrong with their cocktails and they have a lovely wine list! Highly recommend read more

Saba, on the corner that was described notoriously in 2014 by the New York Times as "remote," is actually in the thick of upgrading stretch of Magazine Street one block up from the Whole Foods (the former streetcar barn). The chef worked originally under the Besh brand where he gained a five-star rep. Now with this as his own effort the freedom and creativity unleashed shows up on the plate. Every dish five stars, without exception: * baba ghanoush was spot on, smoky, with that texture you can only get with baba ghanoush *lebneh is served as small portion but rich and potent and goes a long way. We had to re-up on pita just to get through the little pot of thick white goodness. *tahini, flavorful, smooth * the brussel sprouts that once sat bitterly boiled and detested at the edge of so many plates in the 20th century now getting their due, and Saba is right on trend with that. Delicious with a deep roasted flavor. * cabbage salad refreshing and a nice change of texture from all the Mediterranean goo that characterizes the cuisine *short ribs rich, meaty, more like a beef tips than the two-handed ribs from the BBQ realm * the lemon chicken is roast chicken perfection. Don't worry about over ordering with this: treat this like you would a Costco rotisserie chicken (just, uhm, pay a lil more). It makes for great leftovers. * brownie cookie was possibly the only meh item, I preferred the sorbet which was not something you'd find in the freezer at CVS read more

Saba - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Fantastic ambiance, even better food! We sampled a large cross section of items on the menu and were totally impressed with all! Probably best middle-eastern restaurant in New Orleans and we have tried several. read more

If you're like me, you came to New Orleans to engage in big back activity but then your tummy started hurting from all the fried Creole food. My friends and I decided to take a break and go for something healthier and Saba did not disappoint! We got a medley of dips including the trout roe dip, labneh, lamb hummus, eggplant thing, and confit tomatoes served with fluffy af pita bread! It wassssss good we were pretty much full from that alone but ended up getting that harissa chicken and the fish entree. YUM! It was a delicious meal and the restaurant really cute inside and all the male servers were hot. I'd definitely come back! read more

Woowwwww. Simply delicious. The place first off is in a great area and so quaint. The waitresses were knowledgeable and so pleasant. Now...the food. I am not sure where to start. It all was so good! We were with a larger party so we had the pre fixe menu. Which they serve all the items on the menu family style. I loved everything. Even things I didn't think I'd like (the field pea tahziki) was great! The pita! The perfect vehicle for it all. My ultimate favorite was the lamb ragu humus! I'm Definitely adding this place as a staple for when I'm in NO. Visit here. You won't regret it. read more

Saba - Israeli soda (strawberry basil) yum! - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We enjoyed the summer menu which has a perfectly wood grilled pompano fish with confit cherry tomatoes and herbs. The fish was really tasty and fresh we ate it to the bone. We started with their famous hummus and pita bread and it's a must. It's a treat to have fresh pita bread and the flour they use makes it divine. As for the hummus it was balanced just right. Service was stellar, Alex is great. Note: if your taking ride share here both drop off and pick up is on Nashville Ave. and not Magazine street. read more

Saba - Wood grilled pompano - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Saba is a rare go to for us in New Orleans. What do I mean by that? I have almost 200 restaurants on my New Orleans Collection that we still want to eat at and we have been to Saba 5 times. It is rare for us to repeat places to eat here. That being said, clearly the number of times we have eaten at Saba is an indicator of how good we think it is, and it is that good! We had never had a meal here that was not the best we have eaten of whatever it was. For example the best falafel or the best schnitzel we have eaten. Unfortunately this time was not quite up to par. It was still delicious, but the falafel was not the best we have ever eaten. It was coarse, grainy and dense. When we have had it before here it was light and airy with no grittiness. Did someone forget the baking powder? The color was off too. It's usually super bright green, but was dark Christmas tree green this time. Helen didn't want to eat all of it. We always order several Salatim and this visit was no different. We ordered the Ikra, Lutenitsa, Heirloom Confit Tomatoes and Mushroom Hummus. Everything was super good. You should get the mushroom hummus, you really should. It is fantastic and the blend of spices on it is unbelievably delicious. Helen's entry was the falafel. I ordered the Lamb Kofta and L.S. ate the Salatim. Mine was some of the best lamb ever, and there was nowhere near enough Latke. It was fantastic! It actually was plenty, I just wanted more. The fried egg yolk was a nice touch and added some richness to everything. Still worth it? Of course it was! We loved almost everything. Everyone has an off day. Maybe their Vitamix broke down, or their food processor. Who knows? I'm not holding this one against them. read more

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Everything was absolutely incredible! The food, the ambiance, the service... all wonderful! The server gave us his favorite recommendations, and they did not disappoint! We will definitely be going back again! read more

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The most delicious salatim dishes, my favorite being the brussel sprout hummus and the ikra smoked fish dip. We also really enjoyed the shashouka with its runny egg yolks, sautéed peppers and fresh green onions. As per usual, the Saba/Shaya restaurant group always delivers. read more

Saba - Brussel sprout hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. The food was absolutely incredible - especially the PITA. I have never had ours that fluffy before. They have an entire section of the menu dedicated to different hummuses - we got the mushroom and it was 10/10. I would like to try them all! The other fan favorites were the charred cabbage and the green salad. Everything was so good and fresh! Not to mention, the restaurant itself is beautiful and super cozy/sophisticated feeling. Perfect for a date night or even better - a girl's night! read more

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Whoa, whoa, whoa...holy moly! This place is one for the record books! Seriously, it's one of the best dining experiences I've had in ages. When I say everything was perfect, I mean everything was perfect. Service? Off the charts--1000/100. Food? Also 1000/100. And the ambiance? Super chic! But let's get to the real reason you're here: the food. Holy cow! My boyfriend and I kicked things off with the blue crab hummus, and let me tell you--it was to die for. Then we dove into the red snapper and lamb kofta. And that red sauce with the lamb? OMG, heaven in a bite! Honestly, I was so busy devouring everything that I didn't even have time to snap a pic before our waiter walked away. To wrap it all up, we shared the chocolate hazelnut pudding--huge mistake. I should've gotten my own because it was that damn good. I'm still mad it took me over 35 years to discover a chocolate dessert this amazing. And with a menu that changes periodically, you better believe we'll be back. Again and again and again! And man I forgot our waitress' name but she had pink hair and she was beyond awesome! read more

My friend wanted to grab lunch and we settle on Saba. It had been on my list for some time and it was a gorgeous day in the city so the patio was enticing. Somehow we missed that they closed for a break between lunch and dinner service on weekends, but the hostess was very gracious and informed us that we could still order small plates and drinks in their lounge area. We decided to stay for an appetizer while we worked on where we'd go for a full meal. We were torn between the spicy lamb ragu hummus and the blue crab hummus, but after seeing our server's face light up when he talked about the crab we had to try it. At first bite I immediately understood the twinkle in our server's eye. It was so good I wanted to lick the bowl. Everything about it worked for me and the warm fresh bread was the perfect medium. The crab was plentiful and the butter and lemon was just right. I will absolutely be back for that dish and to try others. The drinks looked good too! I love the look and feel of the restaurant. It looks like a great spot for any occasion family dinner, lunch with friends, a date night, you name it. read more

Saba - Blue crab hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Just wonderful. Same menu as Shaya, but superior in every way (especially on the moral end of things!). Ambience is top-notch, whether inside or out. Just make sure you don't get too full of the pita bread to eat the entree! read more

Our very first meal in New Orleans was from Saba, which has a beautiful display of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern foods! You can seriously just fill up on pita bread and hummus, it's just that good! The blue crab hummus was warm and comforting. The ikra was a blend of cream cheese topped with roe and baby herbs. Both different but yummy in their own unique ways. Don't forget to ask for more house bread to soak up all that dip! But know that you'll probably get full off of this, if you're trying to make it to dessert (we never made it to dessert). As for the matzo ball soup, it came steamy hot, served table side with veggies and a big ole matzo ball in the middle of it all. We wanted to love it but the broth was just way too salty for our palettes to handle, so we sent it back. As for the Grilled Louisiana Shrimp, it came with 4 pieces for $19 and served with this yogurt-like sauce that really took the dish to the next level. The shrimp came with head-on, so you just needed to put a little work in it (a little bit over cooked in my opinion). Overall, we had a great time, all thanks to the most patient and kind server, Julia. read more

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I've been meaning to try Saba for such a long time and I'm glad that I finally got the chance to. We had the Tabbouleh, Brussel Sprouts Hummus, Wood Roasted Eggplant, and Bright Green Falafel. I loved Saba's take on Tabbouleh and that they mix in avocado in it. All of the other dishes were also made really fresh and they also have excellent Pita Bread. I was thinking that they would offer more Pita Bread while we were dining but they didn't offer as much as I expected. Asides from that, Saba was great! read more

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Food here is amazing. Any of their hummus appetizers are a must, order all of them. They are all delicious in their own way. The drinks are delicious, the staff is great and their entrees were very tasty too. I love the inside of this place too. It's so cute, even the bathrooms are cute. read more

Food was average and overpriced. Ambiance is great. Staff was horrible. Our server was so rude and inattentive. We have been here three times hoping for a better experience but this restaurant consistently disappoints. Don't waste your time or your money. This restaurant is riding solely on its name...there are so many better options to eat in New Orleans which will not disappoint. This restaurant gives New Orleans reputation for fine cuisine and excellent service a bad name. A one star review is one star too many. Sorry! read more

Lovely absolutely lovely! Sat at the bar with a friend ordered some wine and a Paloma, both were excellent. It was busy but not loud and our food came quickly. The Jerusalem Breakfast is a most have! The mixture of the harissa, hummus and runny egg on the warm pita is heavenly! The Lamb Kofta was my absolute favorite perfectly seasoned and grilled and the lamb with the latke make a perfect bite. read more

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We arrived at Saba at 7:00 PM looking forward to dining on the patio--every table was empty. The hostess flatly told us they were "fully committed" and refused to seat us, without even offering to put our names on a cancellation list. No apology. No explanation. Just the coldest hospitality we've ever experienced. If you value basic courtesy and honest seating practices, steer clear. read more

Located in the uptown area of New Orleans, I found it refreshing to be far away from the French Quarter. Saba has gotten a lot of buzz, and I can see why. The food is fantastic, fresh and reminded me of a favorite restaurant I frequented often in DC (Albi). The lamb kofta was cooked perfectly and came with a fried egg, and a latke. It was more than enough food, but I savored it all. Highly recommend venturing outside of the French Quarter and giving Saba a try. read more

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I've had Saba on my restaurant list for years and we finally made reservations for a Saturday brunch. We were quickly seated after they checked our vaccine cards. I was driving so I skipped out on the cocktails but my SO's drinks were delicious! We ordered the lutenitsa and their hummus special that had olives, lemon, and fried shallots. The pita came out to us like hot little pillows of deliciousness. I could easily sit there eating pita and an assortment of dips and be in heaven, but I forced myself to stop after a pita and a half because I had an entree coming. My main course was the smoked salmon platter. I have a love for Flour Moon everything bagels, so I was happy to see them on the menu. It came with a lot of dill smoked salmon, labneh, veggies, and whitefish salad. I'm not a fan of whitefish salad so I can't comment on that, but the rest was delicious! I was stuffed so we skipped out on dessert but they had a few that sounded great. I can't wait to go back and try some of their other dishes! read more

Saba - Olive special hummus, lutenista, and pita - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I really enjoyed the overall atmosphere. Ultimately this restaurant made me feel like it's trying to be Bavel Los Angeles, but it just can't keep up. Our server was sweet, and she did ask how we felt about the food and was open to the constructive criticism. I usually never criticize dishes or complain, so I was surprised that we were only asked at the very end of our meal at which point we had picked at even the dishes we disliked significantly enough that they couldn't be taken back. - Hummus is over-blended. You know how some fine dining restaurants will over-mash their mashed potatoes, making them almost rubbery, the texture reminding somewhat of a newborns diaper? Same thing is going on here. It's delicious, but it's just not what hummus is supposed to be. - Watermelon salad has some delicious bites, but I choked three times on the burnt mint (?). The garnish added nothing to the flavor. Also, the harissa sauce was just... too much. It puddled at the bottom of the dish and was really overpowering. - The Challah plate from the specials menu was the biggest disappointment for me. First of all the challah, which looked absolutely gorgeous, wasn't even on the level of most grocery store challah when it came to the actual bread. It wasn't as soft as you would expect. Then, the muhamarra was just completely wrong. It was sweet and carrotey, but also harissa-spicy, just overall confusing and didn't hit the spot at all. I liked the hot honey butter fine, but the carrot rose jam wasn't good. The roasted apples didn't have any interest to them either, no crispy bits or caramelization, they were just apple slices that were... warm. We were told that it was the first night for the challah plate, but it was still upsetting to have ordered a $45 plate of mid bread with two gross dips, some honey butter, and weird warm apples. read more

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I only had appetizers and wine so this isn't a full review but I did have a great experience! Everyone was so friendly as soon as I walked in. Our server, Heather, was so sweet and helpful. Loved her! I got the Pinot noir rose which was excellent and for the table we got the blue crab hummus and the lamb ragu hummus. Excellent!!! The blue crab hummus is super light, with crab meat and lemon flavors. The lamb ragu is more hearty and it was sooo good! 10/10. The restaurant was very cute too with a lot of natural light! read more

Saba - Blue crab hummus Lamb ragu hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Lovely spot. Went there while visiting our kids in Nola. Sat outside with heaters and it was pleasant. As expected, we got lots of apps, labneh was fan-TAS-tic, next level. Also got hummus with Brussels sprouts, awesome. Seasoned fries with harissa-spectacular. And we all split the chicken which was so flavorful, moist but with cooked skin so crunchy. We got some drinks as well but in the context of the awesome food, they complemented it well but I can't say better than other places in Nola. So why only 4 stars? Initially the service was great and then it's like our waitress disappeared so it took us a good extra 30-45 mins to get our check and finish. We were considering dessert, but with the service drop off decided we didn't have another 30 mins. I'll look to go back next time I'm in Nola but eyes wide open. Hopefully this was just a one off from the waitress as I'd love to give a 5. read more

Incredible meal with amazingly friendly service. Cool, crisp, inviting atmosphere. And the best fresh baked pita you've ever had. We loved every moment. We enjoyed the babaganoush (this is an absolute must), the carrots, the beets (yes), the Brussel sprout hummus (highly recommend), and the charred broccoli salad (this was maybe the only dish I thought could've been swapped for something better or more exciting). read more

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I have seen this place all over food vlogs, so had to try it out on my trip to New Orleans. The pita was heavenly and I wanted to eat it with everything! They are a bit dense so easy to fill up on bread if you don't pace yourself lol. The hummus had great flavor and went perfect with the labneh. The harissa chicken was a tad overcooked, but had great flavor. We finished everything before we were reminded we still had to order dessert...thankfully there's always room for dessert lol. The chocolate hazelnut pudding had the most delicious marshmallow topping that just made the whole dessert so nostalgic. Loved this place and I was super thankful for the recommendations of our waitress. read more

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Saba was a MUST during my visit to NOLA. How I've missed this city so much- I've also missed Alon Shaya's exquisite gastronomy offerings! Every thing I ate was so unique and delicious. The pita bread was outstanding- hot and a perfect vessel to hold the crab hummus and labneh for dipping and eating! The lamb kofta and the chicken schnitzel were both very tasty. I wish we could have tried the signature chicken dish - but we had a late reservation and they ran out. That was the only disappointment. Greg, our server was so sweet, recommending things for us to try and very attentive to our table. The restaurant is gorgeous inside and out. I want to go again for Brunch next time I'm in town. read more

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It would be impossible to have a less-than-perfect meal at Saba. Try the lutenitsa and thank me later.

This is an overused saying but if I could give this place 10 stars I would. Who knew you need to come to NOLA for the best Israeli/middle eastern style food in America! That style of cuisine is by far my favorite so when I saw this place while researching restaurants I had to come! Ps there is also Shaya nearby and I believe same chef so I'll have to go there next time. Everyone here is very friendly including other diners haha. I sat at the bar and enjoyed a delightful conversation with other patrons as well as the bartender. For food I did the pickles, brussels sprout hummus (YUM), shakshuka, and the squash fattoush salad. To say the hummus was delightful is an understatement and the fresh wood fire pita is probably the best I've had (and I've traveled in the middle east). The best part is they will bring you more and it's free. I really enjoyed the fattoush salad was well. The shakshuka was a great dish too but nothing about it set it apart form others I've had elsewhere. That said I love shakshuka and I also appreciate that they have it on the menu for a non-brunch time. The malabi dessert was a good end to the meal as it was a lighter dessert with fresh strawberries. Honestly I'm torn between wishing I lived in NOLA so I could eat here all the time vs being glad I don't because I would literally gain a thousand pounds eating this amazing food nonstop. read more

Saba was amazing. We split the Brussels sprouts and mushroom Hummus. Amazing!! The charred broccoli and prime sirloin steak for our entree. The restaurant was bustling, the lighting , just right , and fabulous service all around. We especially enjoyed our drinks and the yummy pita. All around fabulous. Will definitely be going back. read more

Still tops in my book. First time back in the last two years, and found that service, and the food, have not suffered. Again, and although the Family says the Chicken Plate is literally The Best Chicken they have ever eaten, we never get past the appetizers. Tonight, the special was a Kalamata Olive Hummus that was out of this world delicious. And of course, the Pita Bread just keeps coming. The Lamb Ragu Hummus, Kale Tabouleh, Lutenitsa, and Charred Broccoli Salad are some of our favorites, and Highly Recommended. Saba has added a 4% Kitchen Appreciation Fee to our check, which is split between cooks and dishwashers, and is well deserved and, frankly, overdue. Saba, 5-Stars all day long. read more

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Delicious food, wonderful service, great atmosphere. I had lunch there with a friend and we both agreed this was a place we needed to visit more often. read more

This place has been on my list since it opened. Finally got around to trying it after having to cancel a reservation a couple years ago. Started off with lutenitsa, a humus that was the daily special with olives, and some pita bread. The lutenitsa was good with the pita kinda gave it a Mediterranean pizza kind of flavor. The hummus was very good smooth and flavorful with the kick of the olives. The pita was puffy and warm very comforting just wanted to hold it to warm my hands. For my main I went with the chicken schnitzel plate. The chicken was tender and crispy and especially delicious when you dip it really good in the red sauce. Didn't save room for desserts, but they all sounded good. This was all off the brunch menu. Definitely want to go back and try some things on the lunch/dinner menu. read more

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Saba is a family favorite. We've been here many times. The star of the show has always been the hummus and pita bread. I especially love the blue crab hummus. The entrees are great and we often order a few to share. Last time I went, we got a few of their nonalcoholic drinks and they were so refreshing in the sun. The service is always stellar. This time we went, my partner had a hurt leg and they were great and accommodating. They have covered outdoor seating. read more

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