SABA Italian Bar + Kitchen

One of the best restaurants in the city. I have been here a dozen times and everything has been great. Great service, excellent food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The Frittatas are incredibly delicious!

We needed to be in Chicago for Thanksgiving this year and wanted to find a nice restaurant open Thanksgiving Day in Logan's Square. So happy we found Saba. They offered a pre fixe traditional Thanksgiving meal but we opted to order from the standard menu. Everything was delicious including the gnocchi with pesto, the linguini basilico with prosiutto, chicken and eggplant parms and cocktails. The staff was very friendly and really made a holiday out of town very enjoyable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had this months pasta and it was so salty I couldn't even eat it

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

My boyfriend and I decided we were just going to have a quiet dinner together for Thanksgiving this year. We've been meaning to check this place out and WOW it did not disappoint! From the minute we walked in, the staff was warm and welcoming. Our waiter was Diego and he was an absolute doll, just an overall kind human being, he gave us suggestions on drinks and dinner. They did have a traditional thanksgiving dinner on the menu, but we were craving pasta, lol. We started with the arancini, it was fantastic and the sauce had a nice, spicy kick to it. Then I had the linguine basilico with prosciutto, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this dish! It was served tableside and was scooped out of a wheel of parmesan, it was garlicky and cheesy, everything I was craving! My boyfriend had the penne pasta dish, which was like having sausage and peppers, but mixed in with pasta, it was very good! We also enjoyed several cocktails, the espresso negroni, which combines 2 of my boyfriends favorite drinks, the limoncello cosmo and a chocolate martini to name a few, lol. For dessert we shared the crème brulee, which is made in house and was super tasty! The owner, Esam stopped by our table to check on us, what a great guy, and we even did shots with him! Overall, we had a great experience, the portions were generous, the prices were reasonable and the staff and food were great. We're excited to have this gem in the neighborhood and can't wait to go back and try the other dishes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

There are a couple of dishes I use to measure a restaurant - caesar salad, because it is so simple. and eggplant parmesan because it is much m=ore involved. Saba executed both dishes with great success. The caesar dressing was obviously made in house, just the right amount of garlic, a delightful anchovy umami, with first rate parm on fresh crisp greens. The eggplant medallions were first rate, with cheese and sauce that finished the dish just right. The pasta on the side was deliciously peppery in a way that made me very happy.

My partner has a palate that struggles with spicy flavors and she really had problems with her first bites of bucatini bolognese. The pepper that I loved in the pasta was far too intense for her tastebuds. Our server noticed her distress and insisted on having her plate remade. He was so kind and gracious, and the second dish was exactly what she wanted.

I could not have been happier with our experience. We're only here for a week, and I'm sure we will manage to squeeze in a return visit.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food at Saba is undeniably good—fresh and flavorful, with a menu that offers some great options. However, the dining experience is hindered by how tight the space feels. Whether it’s the layout or how closely the tables are arranged, it can feel a bit cramped, which detracts from the overall ambiance. If you’re looking for excellent food and don’t mind a cozy (or crowded) atmosphere, it’s worth a visit.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Great food, service, and drinks. I would definitely go back and try different items:

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lobster Ravioli

Food was really good as well as the service although it was a tad bit on the slower side, but they definitely cut their liquor. Ordered a shot of Jameson and it literally tasted like Jameson after allowing ice cubes to melt in it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Local restaurant with amazing Italian food and cocktails. I like the vibe and the portion sizes are a great value. Yummy gnocchi with pesto and pine nuts. Great service and a good variety of dishes on the menu. Highly recommend!

Vegetarian options: Pizzas, eggplant parm, salmon and other dishes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place hold up to its reviews. AMAZING! I believe our total was just around $102 for the calamari, carbonara, margarita/pepperoni split pizza, a sprite and one Sabarita cocktail.

The service was great. The music was definitely fun and my vibe. The atmosphere felt so cozy and romantic.

The calamari was DELICIOUS. The best I’ve ever had. The batter was light and it was still crunchy and tender. The seasoning on here is top tier. Definitely was my favorite thing.

The carbonara was delicious as well. I think I ruined it a bit by adding additional Parmesan cheese. It made the thicker and not creamy anymore. The bacon… too much… tooooo much. It overpowered the meal. Every strand of noodle felt like it was covered in bacon. It didn’t balance well. Flavor however was perfect!

The margarita: my partner’s dish. We were both surprised they had thinly sliced tomatoes in the pizza. We never had it this was before… ironically we don’t like tomatoes. However, we both enjoyed the pizza and the tomatoes were not an issue. It actually blended well just like sauce. It was my partners favorite dish (besides the calamari)

The pepperoni: Just about your normal pepperoni pizza. Not much to say about it but it delicious nonetheless.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Calamari

Great birthday outing at the SABA Italian restaurant. We came perhaps on the last day of the summer (it is already October). I’m impressed by the waiter’s service and the quality of the food, and the sabarita cocktails deliciousness. For starters, we ordered the fried calamari. We would have much preferred grilled calamari but the portion was good. Enough for the 4 of us. We all had a drink of different types but I had the sabarita that is similar to how a paloma drink is. And they were well done. For the main dish, I had the seafood linguini, the sauce was great. I wish the shrimps were bigger but the mixed of various seafood makes up for it. The waiter is very kind and provided us with lemon shots at the end. This was a great celebration. I would highly recommend for those who wish for a good dining experience in Logan Square.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good variety to the food, pasta was very good, and portions were pretty large. Service was excellent, and there was a nice ambience with the windows open on a nice day.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Came here Friday night . Greeted by a nice gentlemen in a suits. Had the calamari , meatballs, and kale salad . Delicious! Entrees were amazing as well . Linguine Basillica and the Farfale pasta with veggies . The limoncello flight is definitely good. However , we aren’t big drinkers and just wanted to try something new .Cannolis are delightful . Candice is the best! Very kind and suggestive . Her service is incredible ! Took great care of us . Thank you for everything ! Highly recommend !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Calamari

The food never disappoints and is absolutely worth the money! The service is top tier. This is a place for brunch, dinner and parties. You need to get the limoncello flight.

Parking: The parking lot is across the street and is huge.

Wheelchair accessibility: Street level to get in my only concern would be the tightness of the tables however, service is very attentive and would help out if needed

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: House, Fried Calamari, Seafood Pasta