SABA Italian Bar + Kitchen

Waitress was wonderful. Food was not. Felt cheap. Hockey puck burger with nothing to not make it dry and obviously overcooked. Tomatoes wasn't ripe yet and had to surgically remove the center. Lettuce spines had to be removed as well. Bun was a mess. Fries were stale. It was also just dirty. It was obvious that there was no cleaning of the tables or the floor (which makes sense when you have ONE lady running the floor for your lunchtime). Again, she was great, albeit understandably overwhelmed.

Whether I’m celebrating a birthday, an anniversary, or simply treating myself on a quiet Thursday night, Saba is my first choice — and it never disappoints. I’ve come with friends, with family, and even by myself, and every single time, I’ve been greeted with warmth, genuine hospitality, and food that speaks straight to the soul. The dishes here don’t just arrive — they make an entrance. You can see it in the way heads turn as plates are delivered, hear it in the excitement at each table, and feel it in the joy that fills the room. Every meal feels deeply personal, like it was made just for you. Everything about Saba is intentional, comforting, and unforgettable. I never leave without a full heart and a full belly. I’ll never pass up a chance to return — because Saba isn’t just where I eat. It’s where I feel most at home and I can swear by that. Can’t wait for my next meal there♥️

Easter Brunch at Saba – A Delightful Experience! My family and I got together for Easter brunch at Saba in Logan Square, and it was a fantastic choice. The Salmon Eggs Benedict was absolutely delicious—perfectly poached eggs with rich, flavorful salmon. We also sampled a few other dishes, including the Arancini Eggs Benedict, Spaghetti and Meatballs, and their special Chorizo Skillet—each one just as impressive as the next. Of course, no Easter brunch is complete without cocktails, and theirs did not disappoint! To finish off the meal, we enjoyed Tiramisu paired with a bit of green tea—the perfect sweet ending. The service was friendly and very attentive, making us feel welcome throughout the meal. Parking was easy, with a lot conveniently located right across the street. All in all, a wonderful Easter celebration and a restaurant we’ll definitely be returning to!

The portion sizes here are generous, and the mushroom pizza was delicious! I really enjoyed their Caesar salad too since we ordered one to share, they kindly split it and served it separately, which was such a thoughtful touch. Service was attentive and welcoming throughout. This spot works perfectly for a nice romantic dinner or a big gathering with family and friends. They also have solid vegetarian options, and their happy hour deals are pretty good.

I came here for a Valentine’s Evening Dinner. We were treated very well, the food truly was great! Excellent portion sizes and for Chicago, quite reasonable. A gem in Bucktown! While there was standing room only, we were able to sit a the bar. Despite the crowd, the chef came out to recommend our entree’s and make us feel VIP.

My friends and I had a great time at SABA! The $7 Martini Monday includes decadent espresso martinis and was certainly not missed by our group. The service is outstanding, we were celebrating a promotion and everyone was so kind about it. The food was incredible, very fresh and I liked the inventive ways they presented their pasta dishes. The prices feel far too low for the quality and attention you receive. Will definitely be back! Highly Recommended for Happy Hour (4-6) and the Buttered Rigatoni!

My boyfriend and I came for Restaurant Week. It was absolutely incredible! Best carbonara I’ve ever had.

We visited Saba Italian on Valentine’s Day, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Our server, Jackie, was fantastic—attentive, friendly, and very accommodating. We ordered the steak special, and it was cooked to absolute perfection, especially the potatoes, which were done just right. We also appreciated how easily we were able to modify our order; the staff was happy to accommodate without hesitation. The entire team made us feel welcome, and most importantly, we never felt rushed. It allowed us to truly relax and enjoy our evening, which made the night even more special. After dinner, we moved to the bar for cocktails, where Nina took great care of us. She was friendly, personable, and added the perfect finishing touch to our night. Overall, an excellent experience with great food, attentive service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back.

I had the great pleasure of going to Saba for my first time this morning and it absolutely exceeded my expectations. To start, I ordered the Sabarita which I enjoyed a lot and reminded me of a classic margarita (except tastier). To eat, I ordered the Arancini Benedict and WOW! It was quite honestly one of the best breakfast meals I have ever consumed. The arancini was absolutely perfect - crispy on the outside and packed full of flavor internally. The egg on top was delightfully fluffy with a perfect yolk run to match. And I cannot forget about the hollandaise sauce which absolutely completed the already tasty arancini/egg combo. As a sidekick to the superhero of the meal, I had diced potatoes which were cooked perfectly and were fantastic as well. I honestly will never forget this meal and already cannot wait to return to Saba because it was THAT good. Thank you, Saba, for not only a wonderful first experience but also an awesome breakfast brunch with my family. Do not pass this place up - if you do, you will absolutely regret it!

The place is alright. The espresso martini wasn't too good. But the gnocchi was good. It wasn't the best and there are definitely better places to get better Italian food for that price. The restaurant vibe is cozy and dimly lit and the service was great. Our server was really nice and funny. But I don't think I would come back.

The food was good, but I wasn't blown away. The atmosphere and music were lively, it had a fun vibe but probably better for a night out with friends rather than a romantic dinner. We were seated at a high top in the bar area, and it was a bit drafty next to the windows. If possible, try to reserve a table on the other side of the restaurant (not by the bar), it looked cozier/calmer over there.

We came here for a last minute dinner on a nice Friday night. We were able to sit outside and had great service, though they didn't do anything special for my birthday as noted in the reservation. The complementary bread was warm and soft. Our limoncello and drinks were refreshing - I got a mezcal cocktail. My friend and I shared the chicken special of the day, which had some prosciutto and Fontana cheese layer on top. This was delicious and also came with tasty mashed potatoes and broccolini. My house salad I also got was fresh and good portion as well. I'm glad we tried the place. It was pretty good across the board! Tough to compete with the so many great Italian spots in chicago, but nothing was bad.

Came to SABA Italian Bar & Kitchen for a birthday dinner. The restaurant vibe is nice - modern, upscale, and dimly lit. Our waiter was friendy, attentive, and often made lighthearted small talk. He mentioned the Sunday fixed menu which includes a choice of an appetizer, main course, and dessert for $38 and the option to add a bottle of wine for an additional $24. While that seemed appealing, I chose the seafood risotto, subbing scallops for shrimp. Presentation was great, but the dish had a strong seafood taste, overpowering the rest of the flavors. The pasta was cooked excellently and there were generous portions of seafood, but I couldn't get past the fishy taste. I tried a few of the other dishes and they were all better. The creme brulee for dessert was good as it wasn't too sweet. I'd come here again but would order something different.

The reviews looked promising, but we were left underwhelmed. We ordered delivery, and we definitely over ordered for only 2 people. The food lasted us a few meals. The Cheese Pizza was good, but if you told me it was a frozen pizza, I'd believe it- meaning it was nothing special. The Fettucine with Shrimp was bland, needed more seasoning. I added chili flakes when I reheated the leftovers. The Beets Salad had far more greens over beets- the dressing was too light and flavorless. I usually like light dressings/vinaigrette, but this one just didn't add anything to the salad. I liked the Burrata and the slight sweetness. My fiancé said the Bucatini Bolognese and Sausage & Peppers were just okay. Were our choices wrong? For the higher cost, we would've expected better than average food and flavors.

Fantastic Italian restaurant located in Logan Square! My friend and I were blown away with the flavors-- we literally did not talk the entire meal because we were steady indulging. Our server was friendly, and offered us some complimentary orangechello digestive following our meal. He was so friendly and made our experience fantastic! I highly recommend the pesto gnocchi and the Alfredo. The Alfredo also came with a table-side presentation of the Parmesan cheese wheel-- so cool!

We made a reservation ahead of time and were seated without a wait on a Friday night. The restaurant has nice ambiance with warm, low lighting with bar and dining seating available. We went during happy hour so cocktails were only $6! We came here for their restaurant week $42 dinner, which included appetizer, soup/salad, entree, and dessert. Things started off rough with the appetizers. I ordered the burrata and my friend ordered the calamari. The burrata was good, but the calamari was a undercooked and the breading was falling off the calamari. For second, I chose the kale salad, which was absolutely delightful. The butternut squash and pomegranates went very well with the bitter citrus vinaigrette! I highly recommend this salad. My friend ordered the Caesar and greatly enjoyed their dressing made in-house. I chose the linguini basilico with prosciutto for an additional $10. This is the saddest cheese wheel pasta I've had. I don't think the pasta was warm enough to melt the cheese wheel. The pasta was overall very dry and was barely covered in any cheese. For most bites, it was flavorless.They were quite generous with the amount of prosciutto given, but even that could not make up for the horrible "cheese wheel" pasta. I was sad I had paid $10 more for this dish. The serving sizes are generous, especially for a restaurant week meal. I will note that despite the quality of the food, the service was great. There was a friendly staff that came to our table after each dish was served and asked for feedback. Once we told him about our undercooked calamari and dry pasta, he spoke to the kitchen and brought out the properly cooked dishes. However, the lack of quality control is greatly disappointing. For a nice restaurant like this, I would hope that they check to make sure the food is properly cooked before sending it out without having the customer telling them it's undercooked. Given my experience, I don't think that I would return to Saba.

Setting: Saturday brunch (party of 8 with reservations) Ambiance: Cozy neighborhood brunch spot. Family friendly ambience and set up. Food: Most of our party tried the restaurant week menu. All the dishes were delicious and very well prepared. The Arancini Benedict was unique and I really enjoyed the Italian influence in the dish. The tiramisu (not pictured) was mediocre. Service: Friendly. Accommodating. Attentive.

Chicago Restaurant Week review. The complimentary bread is nice to start the meal, but with no dipping accompaniment, it's meh. The calamari tastes like it's frozen and then deep fried, but it's still decent: The sauces is what makes it. Caesar salad was average. Bruschetta was average: could've used more balsamic vinegar, in my opinion. But, the Seafood Linguine is what would make me consider returning: a plentiful amount of a variety of seafood, and such a large portion that I took half of it home!

I think this is a mediocre Italian restaurant in Logan Square. I went during restaurant week with my friends, and the service was less than ideal. The waiter kept making jokes about my food allergy and saying things like, "did you have a reaction yet or do we have to call the hospital?" Myself, and my friends did not find it funny and found it rather irritating. The food itself was decent. I got the pasta Primavera for my main, and it was very good. Definitely the best part of the meal. The burrata was pretty flavorless and the salad was OK but didn't taste fresh. The restaurant was absolutely jammed in our meal took over 2 1/2 hours. Again, I'm going to chalk up to restaurant week, but I personally wouldn't return here. There are simply so many amazing Italian restaurants in the city, and this was extremely forgettable. The ambience of the restaurant is darkly, lit, and reminds me of a date night spot. It gets pretty loud in there and it's not that big. They also add a 4% charge if you use a credit card, which is honestly insulting. Skip!

The host, servers, and bartender were all very kind and attentive even on a busy night. Pasta was delicious! There's a stylish bar area with some seating around large windows right near the kitchen window. Great location for a date night near several bars to grab an after dinner drink!

First off, the space has a warm and inviting atmosphere. The decor is modern but relaxed. Our server, Alex, was very detailed and helpful with helping us order. He also made great recommendations. The food was amazing - the burrata was great and the arancini benedict was very tasty. Overall, would highly recommend!

Dinner with the family this evening and we let the kids pick. Since of late we've been on a run of picking tasty Italian restaurants, nieces wanted to carry on the trend. Traveled a little south to grab carry out from Saba. The order went as follows: Broccolini  Seafood linguini  Bucatini bolognese (kids) Fettuccine al fredo with shrimp! (special request) Linguini carbonara  Ceasar salad. Seafood selections and carbonara (linguini, hickory smoked bacon, grana padano cheese, egg yolk, rich white cream sauce) were best. Everything else, mid. Bucatini had great colors. Meat to sauce ratio. It's just, flavors were lacking. Such a bummer too for pricey eats.

In Chicago for a quick trip and came here for brunch with my kids. What a pleasant meal! It's a cute little restaurant that has a nice, relaxed feel. The host that greeted us was very friendly. A good host really sets the tone for the rest of the meal. The menu is extensive, and they offer a robust prix fix menu for just $25. The portions are full-sized, delicious, and well worth it. I started with the bruchetta, continued with the Arancini Benedict, and finished with the lemon sorbet. To say that the food was good wouldn't do it justice. You have to taste it to believe it. Our waiter and the young man who brought us our drinks were attentive and really did their jobs well. We were never with an empty glass or in need of anything. I will definitely be back again when I'm in town.

Brunch during restaurant week was delicious but limited options. Would definitely come back for their regular brunch menu, the coffee bar was awesome.

Great friendly service, good food and average prices. They serve large portions. We had a nice time. No reservations needed but we made one anyway. Restaurant was half full when we arrived. Ambiance is decent with a couple of small parties celebrating birthdays. It's not too busy and loud but also not a quiet pace.

Wow! This is my second time here & I cannot recommend it more highly! Our waitress Candice was so sweet & informative! We had so many different pasta's but the burrata & ceaser salad stole the show! The ambiance was also fantastic! 10/10

[Saba Italian Kitchen & Bar] Chicago Restaurant Week Edition / Italian restaurant located in the Logan Square area Taking a pause from the regular schedule of content, since Restaurant Week just recently happened, this is first priority to post these reviews We made a reservation for 8:45 PM on the first day of RW and did not get seated until 10:30. The host, manager, and owner of the restaurant were super nice. They gave us complimentary champagne for our wait. We did not get the first course of our food until 11 PM and got our last course around 12:30 AM, which we ultimately told them to box for to-go. The restaurant was super apologetic about the wait times. This was completely understandable as others also had to wait and it was also the first day of RW. For our wait, our table did get another round of limoncello shots on the house and the manager gave us a 20% discount on the bill. Amazing management. Now onto the food. 1. Seafood Linguini 2. Penne Vodka 3. Champagne 4. Short Rib 5. Pan Seared Salmon 6. Fried Calamari 7. Burrata 8. Shots 9. Minestrone Soup 10. Saba Cannoli Overall, I think the food was good. They were large portions of food and had a good amount of seafood, which I was impressed with since most places will skimp you out on it. My favorites are the Seafood Linguini and the Short Rib. The only critiques I have of the food were that I wish the courses came out in a certain order rather than having the Minestrone / Salads come out last and I wish the soup was warm. Ours was cold. Did not end up getting to try the tiramisu since we boxed it up and I forgot about it until too late. Other than that, I think the RW was worth the price point in terms of food value. The ambiance and vibes were good. The hospitality was top notch with the managers attempting to correct the wait times. Overall, due to the circumstances of wait time, I would have to give this place 7.5-8/10. This place is deserving of a 10 if the long wait time was not an issue. I hope to try this place again under better circumstances. https://sabaitalian.com 2715 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL 60647

Italian is one of my favorite foods, so when my husband suggested it, I was all in. Saba isn't a red sauce restaurant with checked tablecloths and enormous portions you barely can make a dent in. Don't get me wrong, I love those too, but this is a more elevated menu. As a pescatarian, I always forget their pasta menu is rather meaty, but they can drop the meat from most dishes if asked. That's just what I did with the penne alla vodka. My diet was really good and my husband enjoyed his chicken Alfredo. The space is simple, it could easily appear to serve any cuisine. Staff is always attentive and friendly and so far the food has never disappointed. We don't make it in a lot, but it's a reliable choice in the neighborhood.

Martini specials on Mondays, it was our first time here on Labor Day and were told it was happy hour and given the happy hour menu. We ordered pizza, sausage and peppers and drinks from the HH menu but were charged full price. We didn't realize until hours after we left. Wish this would have been made clear before we ordered. Despite the misunderstanding we will be back to enjoy the pizza and cocktails.

Food, drink, and especially the service were all fantastic. It was a great experience, and I would look forward to returning.

Came here for brunch, and I really wish we liked more of the food! For starters, the online brunch menu has bottomless mimosas advertised, but it wasn't until we got there that we were told they got rid of the bottomless months ago. We were wondering why it would still be listed on their website then, and we were told the person/company that's in charge of updating the menu hasn't yet. This was a little frustrating because that's the reason we decided to try Saba in the first place. Our waiter was super nice- we really enjoyed him and he seemed knowledgeable and friendly! Since there were no bottomless options, we just decided to do a bottle of champagne which came with a little carafe of OJ. For food, we were starving so we ordered the Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes to split as a starter. These pancakes were AWESOME. So fluffy, I loved the lemon compote it came with.. we all really loved this dish! For our main courses, we got the Denver Omelet, the breakfast burrito with chicken, and a chicken sandwich. The breakfast burrito.... didn't really taste like anything unfortunately. I liked the grilled tortilla, but the eggs and beans in there made everything pretty mushy, and it just tasted super bland. Even the salsa it came with didn't give it much flavor unfortunately. The denver omelet arrived and didn't have any ham. My friend was going to say something but then by the time we had the chance to she was already half way through since we were starving, so she didn't send that back. Overall.. we loved our waiter and the service, especially considering we had substitutions which is probably very annoying to accommodate. But the brunch food itself was so bland.. and the old menu still on the website is frustrating for people who are visiting this restaurant specifically for the bottomless brunch. It is possible that maybe dinner is better than brunch here.. the pasta options do look good! If I find that out I'll report back :)

Saba has a really good happy hour deal! 6 dollar cocktails~ way cheaper than many of the "aesthetic" places in Chicago. The ambience is super nice and clean. The staff are attentive and the owner even stopped by our table to ask us how we were doing. Drinks were good and the truffle pizza was really good as well- very flavorful.

I went here during Chicago resturant week and it was one of the most underrated deals out there. This was for lunch, it was 3 courses and they seemed to be full size portions. They all were delicious as well. Great atmosphere inside the resturant.

Maybe it was just a certain staff that was hired at that time(post covid), but they were entirely unfriendly which made the whole vibe horrible. I returned, of course a year and a half later and it was much better.

Another spot just down the street. Been driving past it forever. Finally decided to give it a try, met a friend. Was around 5 pm ish, sat at one of the tables next to the bar, seated at the window. Great vibe, great service... had a few groovy drinks and shared a few bites. Will def be back.

Always enjoy the food at SABA. We typically eat at the bar and appreciate the lively interaction with warm and friendly staff.

I came for restaurant week and was so surprised with what a good deal it is and the sizes of what we got. I got bruschetta, Cesar salad, basilico pasta, and a cannoli. Everything was so good but the pasta was seriously amazing and a huge portion. The inside had so many windows I would love to come in summer. Can't wait to visit again!!

Great Italian place! Eggplant, mussels, chicken parm, and the seafood linguini all delicious!! Great service too!

Love this restaurant We arrived early to take advantage of the Happy Hour and $10 pizza special every Wednesday Ordered 2 different ones - a wild mushroom and sausage and pepperoni - both were outstanding

Food was pretty good. Came here for restaurant week, got the penne vodka pasta and a Cesar salad. Salad portion was shockingly small. I couldn't believe it lol. But anyways, service was bad and my server had an attitude which I get because it was during restaurant week and that place was packed. The food isn't good enough for me to go back though.

This is a great Italian restaurant in the Logan Square area! The restaurant was beautifully decorated for the holidays, and the environment was a little fancy which I liked. The servers were all very accommodating and sweet. I got the pesto chicken gnocchi, and I could tell right from the first bite that the gnocchis were homemade. The pesto sauce was unbelievable, and I loved how they had the pine nuts on top for the crunch aspect.

Great service, and the food was amazing! We had the table side linguine, the calamari, pesto gnocchi and the braised short ribs.

We came on a Friday at 5:30 and found out it was still happy hour until 6! Lots of great drink choices for a fair amount. I think my glass of wine was $6. We were also here for restaurant week. Pictured here I have the salmon which was a perfect amount for a four course meal. The glaze on the salmon was lovely and there were some greens underneath as well. The cannoli was a great dessert as well! All staff was personable from the hostess to our waiter to the manager who came to check on us. Will definitely be back!

Great food and great service. Windows open and was humid- makes it hard to take in pasta. But the food was so fresh and good, I hardly noticed. Will be going back!

We just happened upon Saba and thoroughly enjoyed our dinner there. The staff was exceptionally nice and friendly. The salads were big and fresh, and the mushroom pizza was delicious. Saba was likely the friendliest restaurant I have ever been at. I highly recommend Saba for the food and the friendly and comfortable ambiance.

Saba is one of those amazing spots that soon feels like your regular place. Great table spacing fun views along Milwaukee Ave. The service is fantastic just we'll trained great people with nice personalities. The food is superb. Fresh bright tasting flavors that are consistently good. The brunch is fabulous and I recommend everyone try the arrancini Benedict. Overall this plays hits it high on every level.. o ya the cocktails are damn fine as well

Incredible experience! Our server recommended the bolognese & it was a full on ratatouille moment, just like my granddad's

WOW this food is amazing. I mean... Wow. Consistent, delicious, big portions ('cause I like making it into two meals!!), great value. Friendly, welcoming, wonderful. Highly recommend!!

Martini Mondays are what I look forward to every week!! They have select $7 martinis ALL DAY!!! Malia makes some of the BEST martinis in Logan Square. If you see her behind the bar you know you are about to have the best service and the best martinis with your dinner - or your tea sesh with your bestie!

SABA has a nice brunch menu which has something for everyone. There were four at our table and we ordered a variety of dishes. Breakfast Burrito: nicely done. There were eggs and a variety of other items (I don't remember ). Chilaquiles: excellent. Very tasty. Garden Omelette: Also quite good. My memory is getting bad and I need to write these closer to when we dine. I'll get back on it now that more places open back up.

I would give this place 3.5 stars if I could. Service gets five stars, though. The man who greeted and seated us was super nice and our server, Mariah, was amazing. She was kind, efficient, and when we told her we were dining before seeing a show, she saw to it that we were fed and on our way on time. The food was good but I can't say I'd ever crave it, and some dishes were better than others. Our party of four shared a margherita pizza (meh), sausage and peppers (also meh), the kale salad (good), and the gnocchi con pollo al pesto (very good). I had two glasses of Chianti Classico, which were good. I wish the wine glasses were cleaner than they were: they looked a bit dusty. Also it was like 100 degrees in the women's bathroom, which was not pleasant. The bill was very reasonable for what we had. But, there are many other places I would go to in Logan Square before coming back here.

Alex the bartender is so insanely sweet, and not to mention handsome. His blue eyes, tats, and silver chain are to die for. Definitely my new favorite restaurant. The food and Alex are delicious. Yum yum yum. 11/10

Arrived during happy hour and had a couple of drinks then ordered the mussels app, the chicken parm and shrimp fettuccine. The atmosphere has a modern feel that is still very classy and elegant. There was a very large group celebrating an event and it still seemed like we were the only people in the restaurant. Our server was very attentive, friendly and efficient. When she found out we were celebrating a birthday she brought out the most delicious tiramisu! Thank you Saba and our server Candice for making our special night amazing! Can't wait to come back!!!

We had a lovely dinner at Saba! We started with some espresso martinis which were delicious. Then we had calamari and beet salad which were both excellent! Lastly, we had a glass of white wine and shared a chicken parm, which was a huge portion and so so good!! The ambiance was lovely as well -- busy but not too loud and the whole team was very attentive. The highlight of our experience was Kaitlyn, our server who was so amazing!! She was unbelievably nice and extremely knowledgeable and helpful. She was always one step ahead of everything we needed and she made our experience one of a kind. Would highly recommend asking for her when you come! Thank you Kaitlyn!!!

I was in Logan Square and wanted to check out a place for dinner I haven't been to before and decided to check out Saba. I was easily able to get a table for 2 at dinner time on a Wednesday night. After we were seated and got water, it took almost 15 minutes for someone to come over and take our order. I was really frustrated by this and we almost left- but I'm happy we didn't because the food and drinks were so good! We tried their cocktails, pizza, and a pasta dish. On Wednesday's, all of their pizzas are only $10. We went with the Italiana- which was white sauce with arugula, prosciutto, and mozzarella- absolutely delicious. For pasta, we went with their dish that came in the Parmesan wheel. It was absolutely incredible and provided a cool presentation to have it mixed in front of us. Once we were actually served our service was really good and the food was amazing. However I was disappointed that it took so long for service initially. It seems like that it is mentioned in a lot of other reviews so it is something Saba should consider working on for a better experience.

Absolutely love this place. My favorite is their Margherita pizza. It is seriously the best in the whole city. I drive 20 minutes out of my way to a stupidly car crowded area just to go pick it up. I have also had the lobster ravioli a few times and can't recommend it enough. I would love to try other things from the menu too but I am seriously addicted to the pizza. Great spot for dinner and drinks!

Service is awesome,ambiance is cool,casual vibe,food is also very good(try the mussels)wow,red meats are alittle on the salty side.so let them know to go easy on the salt and it should be perfect.great place