Charming Italian coastal vibes meet creative seafood and pasta dishes in a bright, yellow-hued dining room. A must-try for a memorable meal.
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.
This Italian coastal-inspired gem offers a delightful dining experience with creative dishes and a charming, limoncello-yellow interior. From a crab and mortadella dip served in a ceramic crab to mussels stuffed with 'nduja and aioli, the menu is designed for enjoyment and sharing. It's a great spot for a late-night meal, boasting a cozy ambiance.
This Italian spot offers a creative take on coastal Italian cuisine, with many recommending dishes like the lobster triangolini and crab dip. However, some reviews mention the lobster roll being disappointing with little lobster and a high price point.
"Standout dishes mentioned include the Lobster Triangolini, Crab Dip, and the Garlic Bread Martini. The pasta and seafood options are generally well-regarded."
Customers generally praise the fun and delicious food, great cocktails, and amazing service, though some find the dishes average or overpriced, particularly the lobster roll.
Important Note
Reservations can be difficult to obtain, and some diners have found certain dishes, like the lobster roll, to be overpriced or lacking in substance. One extreme report detailed severe food poisoning after a special event.
"San Sabina was mentioned as an Italian restaurant in NYC with great gluten-free options."
Positive"The decor at San Sabino is noted as beautiful."
Positive"San Sabino is a great restaurant, often overlooked due to its proximity to Don Angie. The martini is also highly recommended."
Positive"San Sabino was mentioned as a restaurant recommendation."
Positive"The user provided the menu for San Sabino's lunch special during NYC Restaurant Week, featuring dishes like Spicy Tuna, Tricolore Sabino, Crispy Calamari, Stuffed Mussels, Ricotta Gnudi, Manicottini della Casa, Lobster Triangoli, and Shrimp Parm."
Neutral"San Sabino is recommended as an Italian option for Restaurant Week in NYC, noted as lunch only and potentially difficult to get a reservation."
Neutral"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."
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