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Sabatino's, Baltimore, MD

Sabatino's

4.4
4.4
2481 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
Located in the heart of Baltimore"s famous Little Italy, Sabatino's has been serving Baltimore locals and tourists delicious Central and Southern Italian fare for over 50 years! Whether you're out for an intimate dinner for two, a family gathering, or hosting a larger group in a Private Dining Room, Sabatino's gives you the ambiance you're after. Sabatino's has been consistently voted the People's Choice for Best Italian Restaurant and recently received the Editor's Choice for Best Italian Restaurant by the Baltimore City Paper. "Consistency and integrity are what drove us to give Sabatino's the Best Italian nod... This is Italian without apology: Tongue-tingling Penne and Vodka Sauce; Veal Florentino avalanched in dreamy cheeses; piquant scalloppines, and crisp-baked parmigianas - This is the real deal, served in an environment (a row house int he heart of Little Italy) that's as honest as the food. Join us for lunch, dinner, or late-night dining! Buon Appetito!!!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, European, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch/ Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (410) 727-2667
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Renato Rotondo Sr..
  • Catering
    Sabatino's offers a wide range of catering entree options. We deliver Party Trays hot and ready to serve daily from 10:30 AM until 8:00 PM to businesses in the Baltimore. Check out the Party Tray/Catering menu on our website at www.sabatinos.com or contact a manager at 410-727-2667!
  • Private party facilities
    Sabatino's has been hosting corporate and special occasion groups in Baltimore for over 50 years! We have Private Rooms that can comfortably seat 18-120 guests. Visit the Private Party Menus page on our website at www.sabatinos.com for pricing, menus, enhancements, photos of private rooms and sample printed menus. Call Lisa at 410-727-2667
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Cross street
    High St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,481 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore

    Good for groups

  • Baltimore

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sabatino's in Baltimore is a cherished staple of Little Italy, celebrated for its "classic and delicious homemade Italian dishes." Guests appreciate its "friendly and attentive" service, with standout mentions for the "Bookmaker Salad" and "warm and inviting" old-world ambiance. It's a "historic and cozy" spot perfect for family gatherings.

2,481 Reviews
  1. JB

    New York City

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    I’m very sad to say that Sabatino’s is no longer the restaurant it used to be. When I went to the restaurant in the 80’s and 90’s the food was excellent, definitely living up to its past reputation of awesome old school Italian. The food was always simple and fresh, well seasoned and made you feel like you were dining at your Italian grandmothers for authentic Italian dishes. But unfortunately those days are long gone. My Eggplant and Veal dish was good, but my side of gnocchi were disgusting. They tasted raw, not even boiled, and the sauce was horrible, something straight out of a can. My guests had the chicken Francese and the chicken florentine. Both were extremely under seasoned and had no flavor. Very blah and tasteless. For dessert we shared a cannoli which was good, fresh shell and filling, however the Torino and Tortufo were frozen so hard that we weren’t able to eat after waiting 10 minutes to thaw. It disappoints me to have to write this poor review as I was very excited to bring my guests to this establishment that used to be a Baltimore Little Italy icon. It is no more.

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  2. Michael

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We made a reservation based on the 4&5 star reviews. We were not impressed. We had a chicken dish and a shrimp dish, they were both good, nothing special. We were in Baltimore for the weekend and had looked forward to a meal in little Italy, this was disappointing.

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  3. john

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the food here. Service was excellent. I would highly reccommend as the best food in baltimore

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  4. Mary

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I remember Sabatinos from my youth in Baltimore. I return whenever I visit the city. It is consistently wonderful with classic and delicious homemade Italian dishes. I love their Bookmakers salad , long a hidden item not listed on the menu, now a popular dish. The service is old school, helpful, friendly but not obtrusive. The atmosphere is historic and cozy. It’s a delight!

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  5. Denne

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always good. Our waitress Kitty was very attentive and courteous. You are always welcomed when you enter the restaurant. Everyone there are very friendly . The best restaurant!

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  6. Gina

    New York City

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Unfortunately, food was terrible. The place has lost its charm and ability to make authentic Italian food.

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  7. Jeffrey

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good experience overall. The host was friendly, flexible, and accommodating of our group despite last-minute changes in party size. The food was excellent, especially the marinara sauce. There are a couple of opportunities for improvement though: (1) The staff showed my black friend a microaggression when they assumed he was part of the predominantly black party instead of ours. They could benefit from unconscious bias training. (2) I'm grateful for the surprise cake slice for my birthday, but I would have preferred regular cake over cheesecake. Other than that, I would dine there again

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  8. Krista

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    After visiting the aquarium with our six-month-old, we stopped in for lunch at Sabatino’s and had a wonderful experience. The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the portion sizes were just right. The restaurant is clean, welcoming, and incredibly family-friendly. It’s easy to see why Sabatino’s has been a beloved part of the community for decades. If you’re craving classic Italian dishes, I highly recommend stopping by!

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  9. Albert

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice was a lil hectic on Valentine’s Day so service was not the best but still good

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  10. Steve Dana

    VIP

    Baltimore

    416 reviews

    5.0

    416 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always, a wonderful lunch with the girls at Sabatinos - our longtime go-to in Little Italy! Our server Kitty was wonderful - friendly and attentive. Our food was fantastic - Bookmaker salads, Fettucini Alfredo with chicken and chicken Parmesan. Excellent!

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FAQs

Sabatino's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 727-2667.

Sabatino's is rated 4.4 stars by 2481 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sabatino's

901 Fawn St., Baltimore, MD 21202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    High St.
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch/ Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, European, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Renato Rotondo Sr..
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (410) 727-2667
  • Catering
    Sabatino's offers a wide range of catering entree options. We deliver Party Trays hot and ready to serve daily from 10:30 AM until 8:00 PM to businesses in the Baltimore. Check out the Party Tray/Catering menu on our website at www.sabatinos.com or contact a manager at 410-727-2667!
  • Private party facilities
    Sabatino's has been hosting corporate and special occasion groups in Baltimore for over 50 years! We have Private Rooms that can comfortably seat 18-120 guests. Visit the Private Party Menus page on our website at www.sabatinos.com for pricing, menus, enhancements, photos of private rooms and sample printed menus. Call Lisa at 410-727-2667
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