Coastal Italian vibes w/ creative dishes & a yellow-hued interior. Sister resto to Don Angie.
Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli's latest venture, San Sabino, offers a delightful Italian coastal experience with creative dishes like crab and mortadella dip and stuffed mussels.
San Sabino offers a delightful Italian coastal-inspired experience, with creative dishes like crab and mortadella dip and stuffed mussels. The limoncello-yellow interior creates a cozy ambiance, perfect for a late-night meal. It's a charming addition from the team behind Don Angie.
San Sabino serves Italian-American cuisine with a focus on seafood. Popular dishes mentioned include the Neapolitan Lobster Roll (though some find it lacking in lobster), Lobster Triangolini, and Crab Dip. However, there are criticisms regarding the portion sizes, the perceived quality of ingredients in some dishes like Shrimp Parm, and the overall value for money. The garlic bread martini is a standout cocktail.
"The Lobster Triangolini pasta and the crab dip are frequently recommended dishes. The Neapolitan Lobster Roll is notable but draws mixed opinions regarding its value and lobster content."
Customer sentiment is mixed, with some praising the creative dishes, great cocktails, and atmosphere, while others find it overpriced and the food to be average or disappointing, particularly concerning portion sizes and ingredient quality.
Important Note
Reservations can be difficult to secure. Some reviews suggest the restaurant may be overpriced or that certain dishes do not offer good value.
"San Sabino was mentioned as a restaurant option."
Positive"Suggests San Sabino, which shares chefs with Don Angie, as an alternative if Don Angie is full, noting they also accept walk-ins."
Positive"A collaborative Feast of the Seven Fishes dinner was offered at San Sabino, in conjunction with Don Angie, to benefit City Harvest. The event featured a four-course menu with special dishes from both restaurants, including items like Don Angie's Meatballs and a special lobster-topped Pinwheel Lasagna from San Sabino."
Neutral"The user and their group experienced severe food poisoning after attending a Feast of the Seven Fishes event at San Sabino last year. They advise against dining there if they are hosting a similar event again."
Negative"San Sabino is mentioned as an option, although it is seafood-heavy, it offers other choices."
Neutral"This user confirms San Sabino is great for solo dining at the bar, although it doesn't have the specific kale caesar salad the original poster was looking for. They did mention the endive salad was tasty and other food was great."
Positive"This user mentioned that the reservation strategy discussed for Don Angie also works for San Sabino."
Neutral"This user recommended San Sabino."
Positive"The commenter strongly advised against San Sabino, stating it received hype due to a connection with Don Angie but offers much lower quality Italian food compared to other nearby restaurants."
Negative"San Sabino is recommended as an Italian place that offers pleasant outdoor experiences, located in the village."
Positive"This commenter believes San Sabino is superior to Don Angie."
Positive"San Sabino is listed as one of several good Italian restaurant options."
Neutral"San Sabino is listed as a recommended Italian restaurant."
Neutral"San Sabino is highly recommended, noted to be from the same restaurant group as Don Angie. It features more fish-based dishes but equally good pasta, and is suggested as a reliable walk-in option."
Positive"San Sabino has a dessert inspired by Viennetta, though the commenter feels the comparison is a stretch."
Neutral"San Sabino is listed as one of the trendy fancy Italian places in the West Village, advising to make reservations well in advance."
Neutral"San Sabino is mentioned as an Italian restaurant with a seafood focus that offers a romantic vibe."
Positive"This user states that the lobster ravioli at San Sabino is their favorite pasta in the city and highly recommends not skipping it."
Positive"San Sabino is recommended as a notable Italian restaurant in the West Village that offers a good dining experience and atmosphere, but reservations may be challenging."
Positive"This restaurant was suggested as a hot vibe place with good food, fitting the user's criteria for a work dinner."
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