SABA Italian Bar + Kitchen
Andrea Bartels · 213 Google reviewsSABA Italian Bar + Kitchen — dependable italian in Logan Square. Order the Carbonara. It wears its years well, and vegetarian-friendly. Arri hamilton: "Everything was fresh and cooked well but the seasoning is very light on most of the items" [$$]
What 841 diners keep saying
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What 841 diners keep saying
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“My boyfriend and I came for Restaurant Week. It was absolutely incredible! Best carbonara I’ve ever had.”
“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.”
“Great service when on December 18 for my daughter's birthday 🎂 🥳”
“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♥️”
“in town visiting a friend for their birthday and we settled on SABA to have for dinner! it was a great choice!!! jackie was our server and she was awesome. checked on us plenty and made sure we had everything we needed! also took care of our friend for a birthday tiramisu on the house :) the portions are perfect for sharing! we had pesto gnocchi, lemon chicken, italiana pizza, and truffle fries! also some delicious cocktails!!! thank you jackie for the great service and SABA's kitchen for a fabulous meal :D”
“jackie was amazing! she was so sweet and attentive and she gave some amazing recommendations! our friend had delicious birthday. we had the pesto gnocchi, truffle fries, lemon chicken and a italiana pizza! delicious”
“Our server Marco was amazing- so fun and attentive! The food was reasonably priced and so delicious! We had 2 people that appeared to be managers come over during our meal- the service was unbeatable. Highly recommend!!!”
“Somewhat casual date night spot! Service was great, a miscommunication about our reservation led to two free lemonchello shots. The carbonara was incredible! Great drink deal on Mondays”
“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.”
“The food was delicious (will warn those who don’t like garlic, it was a little on the garlicky side)! I ordered the Lemon Chicken and seriously couldn’t stop eat it even though I was full! Only complaint our table had was that the AC was broken and it was a hot day outside. Definitely want to try this place again during conditions where the restaurant isn’t warm from the lack of AC.”
“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.”
“Update: ngl it was pretty fun, the chicken sandwich was sooo good. The drinks were good and it was very easy to maneuver and get a drink: parking was awful cause it was a Sunday and they had the farmers market around the corner but I’m sure on other days it’s not as bad. They let us in at 10:30 versus 10am. And they nice they let ppl in it was very quick. PARKING IS AWFUL, there’s construction and everything around is PERMIT parking only. Do not drive just uber or walk, train, anything but driving here in your car. The temp is at 70° but the actual temperature inside is 85°. There is also no ventilation by the woman and men’s bathroom.”
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