San Sabino

A hidden gem in the city for lunch. If you've ever wanted to feel like Carrie Bradshaw in And Just Like That..., this is the perfect spot. Start with an Aperol Spritz and pair it with the Shrimp Parm served with a sweet-and-sour arrabbiata sauce—it's the ultimate summer combination. The atmosphere is intimate, charming, and perfect for a relaxed lunch away from the crowds. If you enjoy small restaurants with great food, great drinks, and a cozy ambiance, I highly recommend giving this place a try.

San Sabino is fast becoming one of my favorite West Village Seafood inspired Italian restaurants. It's a casual restaurant with both in-door and out-door seating and a sprinkle of chic. Onto the food. Every dish we ordered was a hit. Lobster Triangoli - As the name suggests, these are lobster filled pasta parcels served in a white vodka sauce. It was a simple unassuming dish with bold explosive flavors. This has to be one of their signature dishes. The sauce is delicious and comforting and you would definitely want to clean the plate with some bread. Pepperoni Carbonara - Ziti pasta, Sichuan peppercorn and pepperoni tossed in a spicy creamy sauce. The only non-seafood dish we ordered. The sauce was indulgent and had a good balance of heat. Shrimp Parm - Three large shrimp served in a tangy arrabbiata sauce topped with melted parm. Think seafood version of the best chicken parm you have had. It was lovely balanced dish and deliciously comforting. Crispy Calamari Salad - This was a lovely light and fresh salad balanced with the crunch of crispy calamari- and what is there not to love above crispy calamari. The flavors of this salad was amazing, a hint of citrus from the blood orange, nuttiness from the hazelnuts and vinaigrette and fresh crisp from the shaved cabbage. Absolutely loved the dishes - bold, creative flavors and overall excellent and attentive service.

Couldn’t expect less from the sister restaurant to Don Angie. Interior decor was modern with bright tones, and was made especially more bright with the large windows. It has a classy vibe without being uptight or stuffy - very relaxing. All the dishes were good, but the pasta alle vongole was my favorite - the citrus added was such a nice touch and played off of the clams natural flavor well. Another star was the Shrimp Parm, the must order similar to the lasagna at Don Angie. The cocktail we received, the Mandarino, was bourbon based with again, a touch of citrus, and remained spirit forward but not overpowering. Excellent customer service as well!

First and foremost, Andre is an absolute pleasure and Sabino is lucky to have him! Onto the food, you have to get the Cheesy appetizer because it is their signature for a reason. Absolutely delicious along with the stuffed muscles that had the perfect kick to it. The pasta alle vongole was another favorite at the table. Thanks so much again, Andre!