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Sabatino's

3.5 (162 reviews)
ModerateItalian
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Tripe
Frederick D S.

Went to Sabatino's in Wakefield ma on 05/10/2025 Saturday it was my birthday I had the full tray of Tripe Everything was excellent I recommend this place Located at 330 Main Street Wakefield ma

Zingarella
Madison C.

We love Sabatino's! The food is excellent, and they have a large menu encompassing traditional favs (like chicken ziti & broccoli, chicken parm, ravioli, etc.), some really unique dishes, and old school dishes like bracciole, tripe, and calamari sauce -- each of which remind me so much of childhood dinners with my Papa. Their house salad is to die for -- literally the best Italian dressing I've ever had, and always poured generously over crisp iceberg and cold, crunchy veggies with a healthy sprinkle of mozzarella cheese. Other standouts in the menu include the broccoli margarita and shrimp grand marnier appetizer and the zingarella specialty pasta dish. Every time we go, everything leaving the kitchen looks delicious and fresh. Service is consistently good and drinks are made very well. It gets very busy on weekends, so try to go for lunch or on a weeknight to ensure your meal is piping hot. Otherwise, we have found, sometimes dishes are sometimes served a little on the tepid side. Either way, you are sure to enjoy your experience at this great spot.

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Sandy D.

Went to Sabatino's Restaurant in Wakefield the other day. We had tried another restaurant in the area and thought we would try it out. It is very nice inside although really noisy from the bar area. We sat down and our server came to ask us about drinks. Ordered an Apple Martini. Martini came. Was very generous and not short poured like many others. Anyone who knows me knows I get very annoyed when a glass is not full. Water and bread came. Bread was delicious...almost like velvet interior and came with butter unlike most restaurants. I ordered....wait for it....Chicken Limone. My husband Chicken Parmesan. I asked for penne with red sauce on a separate plate and received penne under the chicken with lemon sauce. Another person brought it and before I could mention it wasn't correct, they were gone. Hubby's Parmesan had VERY LITTLE cheese, so I'm not sure you could call it Parmesan. I tried to flag down my server but had trouble. Finally, she came over and I told her about the penne which she corrected right away. Just a comment, the same server that took your order should be bringing it to you, because if somethings wrong they can correct it right away. I will say the chicken was very tender. They only thing I personally didn't care for is it had too much thyme in it. Thyme is a pretty powerful herb and in something like a lemon dish can take over. For me, it did. But, I did tolerate it and ate all the chicken. The red sauce on the pasta was not my favorite but I do prefer chunky style pasta sauce with lots of wine so its just a preference. Hubby said his chicken was overall good but did have some tough spots. He wasn't crazy for the sauce either. All in all, it was OK, but I wouldn't put it on my repeat list.

Calamari
Michael C.

We came here on a Friday night, Jan 2021. A reservation was not required, the place was packed, and we only waited about 5 minutes for a high top table at the bar. The host who seated us was very down to earth and pleasant to talk to. Sabatino's has a very upbeat and eclectic atmosphere on a friday night. It's cozy and snug and the two bartenders were very attentive and funny. This restaurant has delicious Italian fare very similar to Jevellis in East Boston. We ordered wine, calamari, antipasto, and shrimp fettuccini alfredo. Every dish was amazing and I licked all the plates afterwards. Will be back soon.

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First time and my husband and I are hooked homemade pasta was amazing as well as our server Kim she's our new fav!!

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4.6
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Had some nice food here the other week. This is a cute place in Woburn Center, and you do feel like…read moreyou've stepped into Italy. The atmosphere is cozy and intimate, so it's a great place for date night. The Fantastic: 1. Service -- our waiter was amazing, he took great care of us. We wanted for nothing! 2. Tortellini Alla Norcina -- this was delish. It was creamy, a little funky, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. 3. Cacio e Pepe -- also delish. 4. Mussels -- perfectly cooked, big and plump, and the bread to sop up the broth was also yummy. The plates are beautiful, but I think that plating and presentation takes priority over the food sometimes: 1. Bruschetta -- this was supposed to come with a balsamic drizzle, but it was served on a wooden plate and the drizzle was tiny and thin, so there wasn't really any balsamic. The dish could have used it to help cut through the cheese. 2. Bombolone -- dry, there was not a lot of custard in the pastry, and the surrounding sauces were more decorative than helpful. We did not enjoy the mixed drinks, they were all on the sour side and watery. So I would stick with wine or beer, the wine we had was excellent. Overall, we had a really nice time and would return.

My wife and I made a reservation for a Saturday night and upon arrival were seated immediately. To…read morestart, we ordered a perfectly cooked octopus antipasti, followed by tortellini alla norcina, and for a secondi the vitello alla petroniana (we were debating between this pasta/secondi combination and the pasta bolognese/swordfish special - will have to come back to get these next time!). I don't typically eat veal, and this cutlet was perfectly balanced - rich, savory, crispy, with a pleasant (but not overwhelming) salty kick from the prosciutto and parmigiano reggiano. We also ordered the spicy broccolini, which I highly recommend for the garlic lovers out there. For dessert we had the dark cherry (amarena?) gelato, which was delicious and creamy, with the perfect amount of sweetness. We shared each dish, and it was certainly plenty of food for the two of us. Prices felt reasonable for the amount and quality of what we ordered (all of the above + 2 drinks from the bar totaled approx. $160 pre-tip). The restaurant space itself is relatively small but has enough space to move around comfortably, which made it cozy without ever getting too loud (it was a pretty full house when we went), with a balanced dim lighting. Additionally, the staff were friendly and knowledgeable, and the server patiently walked us through the menu and shared suggestions at our request. On a personal note I am especially appreciative of the staff, as I accidentally left without my hat, and the restaurant responded almost immediately to the message I sent through the restaurant website that same evening. Tl;dr - great menu, rich & hearty but balanced ingredients/recipes, and comfortable vibe. One really gets the impression that the husband/wife owners had a specific vision that they successfully brought into reality.

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