We've been here for dinner a few times, as well as ordered delivery. Food is always on point. Great quality for the price too. Service has been consistent. Definitely a must try. read more

The service, food and bar are all great. Definitely go have a meal there, it's worth it. And it was worth the wait to get a nice Italian restaurant in the neighborhood. I would make suggestions on food, but the list would be too long on what was good. read more

This place is the best. From the second you walk through the door, you become family. Peter and the staff at Saggio are very friendly and personable. The food is absolutely amazing! Anything you order will be delicious. I recommend the pasta a limone. They also have a great happy hour. :) read more

I went to this local spot based on the glowing reviews. Sadly it fell very short of expectations. The pasta was spongy and the red sauce was nothing to write home about. The chicken parm felt hard and the cheese was tasteless. I needed the shaved cheese to make this a passable meal. Also the apple tart had to be warmed because apparently they serve it cold. Who wants cold tart? Not I. Seems like the tart was outsourced and I only ate a bit. Sad sad meal for me. The service leaves nothing behind they are very helpful and friendly. read more

I am a born and raised New Yorker with a very picky appetite for Italian food and Saggio rates one of the top three Italian restaurants I've ever eaten at. It was casual yet elegant, great service and the food was to die for! I was told that all of the pasta is handmade at the restaurant so I went with the gnocci as a main course and was blown away. We shared the mussels as an appetizer and I was tempted to drink the sauce at the end! And finally for dessert we were recommended the tiramisu (which is also made on premises) and it was by far the best tiramisu I've ever had! I'll definitely be going back there to try everything else on the menu. read more

My wife and daughter and son-in-law and I had a fine dining experience in this charming and friendly restaurant in Washington Heights. Don't let the location mislead you--this is the real thing in this up and coming neighborhood. Excellent Italian entrees, with home-made pasta, delicious appetizers, excellent service, very friendly. It got a little tight and noisy as the evening progressed. The bustle was not obnoxious, however; we were content and happy and will gladly venture out of our way to frequent this reasonably -priced winner. read more

I love this place. I've lived in Hudson Heights for 4 years, and after two visits, I think this is the first restaurant in the neighborhood that I would go to regularly. It feels like a trattoria, with its small and intimate dining room, unpretentious decor, and menu of mostly traditional Italian dishes (with a few twists, like a kale caesar salad). The staff is very friendly and welcoming, and the prices are GREAT. Last week, my girlfriend and I had 3 course meals with wine for $60; tonight, we had pastas, salads, and shared a glass of wine for $40. My only quibble so far is that I would have preferred my pasta a little more al dente. Haute cuisine it's not, but it's a great neighborhood joint that I'm planning to visit often! read more

I ate at Saggio today with my friend, Jenn and we loved it! This was my first time eating their brunch. I usually get dinner there. The brunch was amazing! I had the Zucchini and Mint Frittata -- sounds crazy, but it was delish. The goat cheese held it together. Dreamy, right? We started out with the Grilled Veggie Platter -- simply mouthwatering. An assortment of fresh grilled zucchinis, eggplant, artichoke, and red peppers with a hint of balsamic. Mmm...We topped off our meals with a bloody mary and bellini respectively. Because another table got dessert and it looked to die for, we had to order something as well. We shared the tiramisu and got our own coffee/cappuccinos. Tiramisu was good, a little heavy on the creme, but otherwise soft and yummy. Overall, Saggio is wonderful -- friendly staff, excellent food, quick service, awesome price point and cute ambiance. I will keep going again and again. Their brunch is way better than 181 Cabrini down the street. Please come visit Saggio! Support a local business. Thanks! read more

Simply, the best. Great for dinner, great and very affordable for brunch. Nice people, terrific appetizers, lovely atmosphere. Stop by on your way to or from The Cloisters. Makes having a son who lives in the Heights seem like a bonus! read more

Love it. Great service and food; eat in or delivery!

I don't know that I have EVER had better Italian food. This place is absolutely delicious and their dishes aren't too heavy. Usually I leave an Italian food place feeling sick and bloated but I always leave savior feeling comfortably full and light. I love the lemon spaghetti and the chocolate cake!! read more

I recently had a wonderful meal with 8 people at Saggios. Tori, our waitress, was great! Very nice and very accommodating. All of our meals were delicious...we definitely recommend this cute restaurant! read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants in the neighborhood. Delicious, thoughtful food; warm and inviting space and service, all at the appropriate price point. I love you, Saggio, keep up the good work and don't ever leave us! read more

Been ordering from Saggio since the first week they opened. They are the best. Food is always on point and I always look forward to seeing the specials on instagram when I'm in the mood for Saggio which is pretty often. The best food in the neighborhood hands down. Stay great Saggio!!! read more

Ok at best. The severely limited menu choices outside of Pasta made it hard to satisfy everyone. The air conditioning must have been set on 84 degrees as it was uncomfortable. Being that it was loud small and crowded did not help. I can't figure out all the good reviews, other than, that they're giving out free meals or paying for good reviews. read more

So it was a blizzard, Saggio was STILL OPEN and they served us a fabulous meal. Loved the ambiance, we got a cozy seat near the window, and got what was maybe the best salad I've ever eaten? As a rule, I am not a salad person. Even if it COMES with a meal I'll kind of pick at it and feel pretty ambivalent about its presence. I ordered their baby spinach salad and I cannot believe. I had a salad for dinner. and was RAVING about it. I would have called you a liar if you had told me before coming here that one day I'd go to an Italian restaurant and actually go "wow, the pasta sounds great but I really think I need to try that salad for dinner!" (Partner ordered a pasta dish and I had some -- it too was excellent so don't worry about that). Can't wait to go back, so happy we're near such a good Italian restaurant. read more

Had my first taste of this amazing restaurant last night. The food was beyond incredible and the staff was welcoming. Even the owner Peter introduced himself and made sure everything was to perfection. Can't recommend this place enough. read more

Its ok! Great services.... The food was a bit bland, I kept putting salt on my food.... The dessert was to die for...

Everything about this place was amazing. Washington Heights was in desperate need of a restaurant with really good food and wine that is affordable and a fantastic staff. I was lucky enough to meet both the owner and the executive chef and they were very passionate about the menu and the neighborhood. We are lucky to have Saggio's here. It beats any Italian place I have been to in NYC. read more

This is one of the best meals I've had in NY. All the pastas are made from scratch and all items were so fresh. The butternut squash ravioli is to die for! read more

Very good food and service. I was pleanantly surprised to find such a place in the Heights. I would recommend it to anyone that appreciates good Italian food. read more

nice friendly service. fresh tasty food and nice sized portions. Every thing we ordered was great. The fig gelato is good and different. read more

Came here for brunch on a Saturday, they made a big deal about whether we had 2 or 3 people in our party as one person was late. I did not understand why, the place was empty and only half filled in the time we were there. Other than that, great service. I really enjoyed the cappuccino although the panini was not fantastic. Really cute outdoor seating area, the major drawback here was the overpowering smell of fish - I don't know where that was coming from but it was extremely unpleasant. read more

Great neighborhood place. Went with a friend who lives nearby and we had a great evening. Friendly service, hearty portions, lots of vegetarian options, and reasonable prices. The gnocchi was great as was the pesto and the al limone. I'd definitely come back. read more

solid neighborhood Italian spot...great brunch...garden area in back - I used for my rehearsal dinner and it was lovely.

Welcome to the neighborhood! Although the space is a little crowded the food is great. The owners of this newcomer in the Heights really care about the quality of the food and it shows. I have eaten here several times and can say I will be back. read more

I have been in this new restaurant about 4 or 5 times already and it is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. The food is very good and the staff attentive, but there are too many tables and the place feels a bit cramped. The Black Lenguini with Calamari and the Vegetable Lasagna are great choices. read more

Great food and truly in tune to the needs of the neighborhood. The specials are always excellent, they can't be nicer to the kids, and the place looks great. Very high quality Italian with great prices and an excellent wine list. I do agree with one criticism here, however... enough with carrying around that gigantic blackboard! read more

The owner is welcoming and cordial and does everything to please. The environment is ok. The portions are very small and I was underwhelmed by the food. I wouldn't go back here. With all the good Italian restaurants in Manhattan, Saggio's will have to up their taste in food, enlarge the menu choices and given more generous portions. read more

Amazing restaurant in the hood. We have been there 3 times in the past month! Never had a bad dish. Wine list is good and the service is great. Please, please, please open one in Inwood......... read more

Friends who live up in Washington Heights highly recommended Saggios. So my partner and I made our way up from midtown. The fried calamari, the fennel salad and the spaghetti limone...all fantastic. And a friendly warm ambience. My one gripe...there was no heat in the restaurant that night. It was a cold night and you could feel it in the restaurant. We braved it and stayed. The couple next to us didn't. It would have been a nice gesture for the owner to have comped our coffees...a dessert. Will definitely go back...but if it's in the winter will call ahead to make sure the heat is working. read more

Went here with a friend for dinner this past weekend. We got the penne with sausage and it was delicious. The service was attentive and a great atmosphere. Would recommend this place to a friend and will hopefully be back soon! read more

Went to Saggio for the first time last night - what a delightful, delicious surprise! Small, intimate, warm and friendly - great atmosphere. Service was terrific - even though the place was filled to capacity. Food is fresh, nicely presented and delicious. We had the fresh mozzarella appetizer (enough for more than 2!), fresh tagliatelle with shrimp and lasagna verde; all were terrific. Nice wine list (the Barolo - though a bit pricey, was great). Highly recommended. read more

Saggio is easily the best restaurant in Hudson Heights--the combination of quality and value is unmatched. The inexpensive pastas are terrific (particularly the pesto fusilli with string beans and the sausage and the rigatoni with sausage and meatballs); the fancier entrees are also very good (especially the tagliata tosacano which at 16 dollars is the least you'll ever pay for a really good steak). the black kale caeser salad is also excellent. saggio isn't generally very innovative--it's all standard stuff, just done beautifully, with fresh ingredients, and at amazing prices. Weekday happy hour is a must--half priced drinks and six dollar martinis (!), two dollar crostini...you can fill up and get tipsy for fifteen dollars. read more

Saggio's is a great little Italian restaurant hidden away up in Washington Heights. I've eaten there a few times and never had anything I didn't like. The lasagna is to die for, and I love the lentil soup. The ambience is great, it's really cute in the evening with the candles on the tables. I will be going there again and again and LOVE that they deliver. read more

I have no words that can properly describe how wonderful this place is! A meal at Saggio is like having dinner at your neighbor's home. The staff is always so pleasant - they work very hard and still manage to have this playfulness about them that really makes the place unique. The food is made fresh every single day, the managers are always present (they will take care of you!), and service is superb. Plus - if you feel like having dinner at the bar, you will probably make a few new acquaintances by the end of the night. I've been coming here for two years and plan on many more! Thanks Saggio! read more

My boyfriend and I found this place by accident one day and just walked in and I'm glad we did! I had the Squid Ink pasta with calamari and I haven't had anything else there since, its that good! Have no complaints thus far. read more

Easily the best restaurant in the neighborhood. The food is on par with nearly every other Italian place I've been to in NYC, the owner and managers are awesome, the food and drink selections are excellent, the decor and ambience are well thought-out; even the brunch is unique and well done. It can get busy as hell there sometimes, but you can't really fault them for that - it's well-deserved. Get the gnocchi and check out the day's specials. read more

I LOVE SAGGIO!!!!! It is my favorite brunch spot, and one of the best evening spots in the neighborhood! Staff if always friendly and attentive. I always feel welcomed and valued as a customer! I recommend the rigatoni, lasagne, sautéed calamari, and the spaghetti al limone! You will not be disappointed!! read more

The food in this place is not bad. But I think the menu should be expanded, if you are a regular there it becomes boring. The main con of this place is customer service, if they tell you to wait 25-30 min to be seated, you should better know it's going to be at least an hour. The manager or the owner,coudn't figure who he was is extremely rude when i was trying to make a suggestion.I would never recommend this place to anybody.And one more more thing the place is not clean. read more