Wow. Best in the 90s and it's down hill now. Homemade pasta was good, gravy was a little spicy and acidic, veal Saltilmoca was horrendous and sent back (bitter, chewy just gross). Has little fragments of prosciutto bs nice slices. They did the right thing and removed from the bill but we won't be returning. Seems quality in the area is going down. Too bad.
Asha
Best marinara my family ever had and we have been to Italy twice. Air conditioner could have worked better. It was warm for 90 degree day. Indoor temp was high 70s.
Jill
Food and service is always excellent! The restaurant is always clean and has a nice ambiance. I always feel "if the walls could talk!" Lots of stories could be told over many generations of families who have gone here. I highly recommend!
Jerry
I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the Italian food. The vodka sauce and spaghetti sauce were both delicious. The bookmaker salad was a meal in itself. MANGIA!!!!
Sandi
We visited on a holiday weekend after being at Johns Hopkins Hospital all day. We were tired and hungry. The place was pretty empty but the staff was enthusiastic for us to be there. The restaurant could use a refresh - very dated and worn inside. The food is good and nothing fancy -just good Italian. The garlic bread is to die for and the eggplant parm is exactly what we like in this dish-thin layers of eggplant fried crisp with a fresh tomato sauce. The service was excellent. Linda welcomed us and made us feel at home. Thank you Sabatino's!
Jim
Our mussels appetizer was very poor in quality. Salad was fine, but both of our entrees were tasteless My ravioli was obviously previously frozen. Individual ravioli were stuck together. Sauce may have been Ragu! Penne with shrimp was overdone. The sauce was the same as the sauce on the muscles -tasteless. Our waitress Diane, on the other hand was the only highlight of the evening 
Richard Cabrera
Nice place with great service. Great nostalgia.
Manny G
Sabatino’s is a true classic! From what I’ve heard, this family-owned restaurant has been around for over 70 years—and it’s easy to see why. The atmosphere is cozy, welcoming, and full of charm.
I had the rigatoni with grilled chicken, and it was absolutely delicious. The portion size was just right—not too small, not overwhelming. I actually surprised myself by finishing the entire plate—it was that good!
A big shoutout to Diane, my server, who was an absolute gem. She was kind, attentive, and made the whole experience even more enjoyable.
With a menu that looks as tempting as this one, I’ll definitely be coming back to try more. Highly recommend Sabatino’s if you’re looking for a memorable meal in a truly special place.
Wendy
We had a wonderful dinner. The Italian sausage and peppers appetizer was excellent. Also the garlic bread with olive oil and cheese was very good. Highly recommend.
Jon Cohen
My family has been coming here my entire 35 year life for all special occasions. I don't know what happened, did the quality just drop off or have my standards risen in my adulthood? I suspect both. Perhaps, I look back with rosy nostalgic lens when I think about my childhood meals here. But I think it's actually quite possible that the food here just sucks now. Business seems to still be going strong so I suspect their milking off of the nostalgia and the old timey atmosphere that Sabatino's provides. For sure, this place hasn't change a bit in 35 years and you're definitely paying for that experience. But you're also paying for overcooked pasta with microwavable flavor. You're paying for bread definitely bought from walmart. And for food that comes out too fast and tastes like it does. Judging by the mostly positive reviews I think this place is also banking on the fact that much of their business comes from county suburbanites that think Olive Garden is authentic. But in a foodie city like Baltimore where you incredible quality Italian restaurants, even across the street, I don't know how much longer they can keep up the gig before they need to seriously consider firing their cooking staff and starting from scratch.
It has not changed in the 25 plus years I have been eating there and remains a timeless classic in Italian cuisine!
James
Never a bad meal or experience at Sabatino's. This has been a favorite spot of ours for years and now it's a favorite for our kids too because they love the food as much as we do. One of the best spots in little Italy!
Rob
Flatware and dishes are same materials you'd find in a high school cafeteria. Bread was flavorless white Italian bread with no crust. Calamari was tough. Veal Florentine was likewise too chewy, with too much cheese and sauce. Spaghetti side dish and side salad were flavorless. There's too many good restaurants in Little Italy to waste your time and money here.
Millicent Scarlett
The food and service were superb, especially our server Kitty. I will be back!
Robert Kern
Had a nice dinner. Started off with refreshing lemon drop martinis.Bookmaker salad lived up to its reputation. The entrees were typical Italian fare.Had a nice bottle of Montepulciano wine. The wine list was adequate with a number of wines at affordable prices.Shared a tartufo for desert. The restaurant is a throwback to the old Little Italy and the decor is outdated but it provides a nice night out at an affordable price.The server,Alex,was very efficient and couldn't do more to make us feel welcome.
Wow. Best in the 90s and it's down hill now. Homemade pasta was good, gravy was a little spicy and acidic, veal Saltilmoca was horrendous and sent back (bitter, chewy just gross). Has little fragments of prosciutto bs nice slices. They did the right thing and removed from the bill but we won't be returning. Seems quality in the area is going down. Too bad.
Best marinara my family ever had and we have been to Italy twice. Air conditioner could have worked better. It was warm for 90 degree day. Indoor temp was high 70s.
Food and service is always excellent! The restaurant is always clean and has a nice ambiance. I always feel "if the walls could talk!" Lots of stories could be told over many generations of families who have gone here. I highly recommend!
I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the Italian food. The vodka sauce and spaghetti sauce were both delicious. The bookmaker salad was a meal in itself. MANGIA!!!!
We visited on a holiday weekend after being at Johns Hopkins Hospital all day. We were tired and hungry. The place was pretty empty but the staff was enthusiastic for us to be there. The restaurant could use a refresh - very dated and worn inside. The food is good and nothing fancy -just good Italian. The garlic bread is to die for and the eggplant parm is exactly what we like in this dish-thin layers of eggplant fried crisp with a fresh tomato sauce. The service was excellent. Linda welcomed us and made us feel at home. Thank you Sabatino's!
Our mussels appetizer was very poor in quality. Salad was fine, but both of our entrees were tasteless My ravioli was obviously previously frozen. Individual ravioli were stuck together. Sauce may have been Ragu! Penne with shrimp was overdone. The sauce was the same as the sauce on the muscles -tasteless. Our waitress Diane, on the other hand was the only highlight of the evening 
Nice place with great service. Great nostalgia.
Sabatino’s is a true classic! From what I’ve heard, this family-owned restaurant has been around for over 70 years—and it’s easy to see why. The atmosphere is cozy, welcoming, and full of charm.
I had the rigatoni with grilled chicken, and it was absolutely delicious. The portion size was just right—not too small, not overwhelming. I actually surprised myself by finishing the entire plate—it was that good!
A big shoutout to Diane, my server, who was an absolute gem. She was kind, attentive, and made the whole experience even more enjoyable.
With a menu that looks as tempting as this one, I’ll definitely be coming back to try more. Highly recommend Sabatino’s if you’re looking for a memorable meal in a truly special place.
We had a wonderful dinner. The Italian sausage and peppers appetizer was excellent. Also the garlic bread with olive oil and cheese was very good. Highly recommend.
My family has been coming here my entire 35 year life for all special occasions. I don't know what happened, did the quality just drop off or have my standards risen in my adulthood? I suspect both. Perhaps, I look back with rosy nostalgic lens when I think about my childhood meals here. But I think it's actually quite possible that the food here just sucks now. Business seems to still be going strong so I suspect their milking off of the nostalgia and the old timey atmosphere that Sabatino's provides. For sure, this place hasn't change a bit in 35 years and you're definitely paying for that experience. But you're also paying for overcooked pasta with microwavable flavor. You're paying for bread definitely bought from walmart. And for food that comes out too fast and tastes like it does. Judging by the mostly positive reviews I think this place is also banking on the fact that much of their business comes from county suburbanites that think Olive Garden is authentic. But in a foodie city like Baltimore where you incredible quality Italian restaurants, even across the street, I don't know how much longer they can keep up the gig before they need to seriously consider firing their cooking staff and starting from scratch.
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It has not changed in the 25 plus years I have been eating there and remains a timeless classic in Italian cuisine!
Never a bad meal or experience at Sabatino's. This has been a favorite spot of ours for years and now it's a favorite for our kids too because they love the food as much as we do. One of the best spots in little Italy!
Flatware and dishes are same materials you'd find in a high school cafeteria. Bread was flavorless white Italian bread with no crust. Calamari was tough. Veal Florentine was likewise too chewy, with too much cheese and sauce. Spaghetti side dish and side salad were flavorless. There's too many good restaurants in Little Italy to waste your time and money here.
The food and service were superb, especially our server Kitty. I will be back!
Had a nice dinner. Started off with refreshing lemon drop martinis.Bookmaker salad lived up to its reputation. The entrees were typical Italian fare.Had a nice bottle of Montepulciano wine. The wine list was adequate with a number of wines at affordable prices.Shared a tartufo for desert. The restaurant is a throwback to the old Little Italy and the decor is outdated but it provides a nice night out at an affordable price.The server,Alex,was very efficient and couldn't do more to make us feel welcome.
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