Saba

My last review for Saba indicated that it was worthy of a birthday dinner. So worthy that five years later, I wanted to relive that experience for my (21st... JK) birthday. Sure, it was just as five star-great and I could have left it at that, but a review in 2020 is not terribly recent and... there has been a pandemic and so many changes in the restaurant world since then. So it's an achievement to be just as good as I remembered.The hummus with Brussels, good lord, it's so heavenly (with flatbread that still makes me weep and they are so generous with it). Falafel that's crispy and light and flavorful rather than too dense to enjoy (if you're vegan, mention it because they use an egg wash that they will leave off). This time around there were a few of us down to split more small plates, so I also enjoyed the Moroccan carrots (vegan w/o the labneh) and jeweled rice (truth in a name). I wouldn't have even bothered to order the humble carrot but I would have been so so wrong. They are sweet and the perfect side to the very rich hummus, decadent bread and za'atar oil. Our server was so nice and asked about dietary restrictions, noting if she wasn't sure on something that they have a list of dishes with detailed allergens on it. Really helpful for those of us who are veg/GF/nut-free, etc!My goal for next visit (which will not be five years from now, I promise) is to take advantage of the pretty patio seating. The dining room is exquisite, don't get me wrong, but their patio is exceptional and reminds me so much of outdoor dining in Italy where they take such pursuits to the next level.

Wow!! Best restaurant I've been to in New Orleans yet! I LOVE THE PITA BREAD HERE!! Homemade warm freshness and thick and fluffy *drool*Everything was great, but here is my favorites from top to bottom:1. Pita bread! Any of the hummus or dips comes with pita (I think), so definitely try any of them.2. I loved the crab hummus with the hint of lemon3. Lamb was more unique. Great flavor and texture. I like that it's saucy cause it pairs well with the pita. I preferred it over the chicken just because of the uniqueness 4. Chicken - was great and flavorful with a hint of spicy. It was juicy and well made5. Fries - yummy! Potatoey and crispy with great seasoning. Also I never seen that spiral thick shape before so it was all around delicious6. The dip I forgot the name of in the picture7. Pickles. Because it's pickles. Good for what it was but not worth it imo. We ordered too much, so next time I would just go for the crab hummus and the lamb. Parking: they have a small parking lot behind the restaurant and street parking aroundReservations: take reservations online! Super convenient but know there's a cancellation fee

*4 stars for service, because food is subjectiveI'll start with the good, the restaurant is super cute and quaint. The service was kind and accommodating from the moment we walked in the door. I was super excited about trying this place so we started ordering away. We started with mocktails that were a wapping $15 each...insane! Next was the $26 blue crab hummus. I was expecting some wowing flavor combo, but it was basically simple hummus with lump crab. Lol. Finally there were entrees, $32 shakshuka and $43 red snapper. The shakshuka was the most interesting thing I had ever experienced. It has an overwhelming tomato taste and seemed to be drowned in something that tasted like 13 bunches of cilantro. It was very hard to eat, even just the shrimp. The red snapper was decent. Not the best piece of snapper I've had, but also not the worst. It seemed to be a bit over cooked and dry. There was also the $12 seasoned fries which were seasoned and fried to perfection. Funny how the most inexpensive thing ended up being the best thing we had. Overall, Saba was a disappointing miss for me. I was really hoping to be blown away by my experience, but unfortunately I was not.

We recently went to saba for brunch and really enjoyed it. The restaurant was very cute inside. The service was a little slow initially but our waitress was very nice. The food was tasty and the drink was amazing! Super refreshing and loved the presentation. The classic hummus and pita bread was very good! I definitely want to try other flavors. My boyfriend got the za'atar fried chicken and it was really fresh and flavorful. If you get this- make sure to squeeze the lemon on the chicken. It takes it up a notch! I got the bright green falafel and it was good, but it felt like more of an appetizer to me. We definitely want to come back for dinner to try other things on the menu.

Well, If someone asked me what is the best mealI've ever had this is hands down the best mealI've ever had. EVERYTHING was so delicious, the only disappointment of the night was I got full and had to stop eating. The restaurant is very quaint and classy. The staff was 10/10. We are from Houston and I would drive just to eat here. It was that good. I may take the long way home from Florida just to enjoy another meal here. I can not WAIT to experiencethis again.

I was married years ago in New Orleans, I have a forever love for New Orleans, Have loved the food in New Orleans, But being dairy-free in recent years is a challenge in New Orleans, Thankful that Saba exists in New Orleans. We came to dinner for the first time for our last night of our wedding anniversary dinner. The restaurant asked if we had a special occasion and I was like, "well yes, it's our wedding anniversary" and they really made our evening memorable. With our appetizers I enjoyed a "Dionysius Revival" which the server recommended and it was very good. My husband tried a beer from Greece called "Mythos". And the appetizers were very good; "Matzoh Ball Soup" with duck confit was so delicious (especially with the chilled weather). We also shared a "Classic Tahini Hummus" with fresh, warm pita. For my main, I had a "Harissa Roasted Chicken"; it was very good but in hind-sight wish I had tried their one of the other dishes (like Shakshuka or Bright Green Falafel). Husband went with the "Lamb Kofta". And when we were done with our meals, my husband said he couldn't resist ordering a "Pistachio Baklava" (he loved it). CANNOT WAIT TO RETURN; ABSOLUTELY LOVED SABA !

Great dining experience which added to making my NOLA trip memorable. I made a reservation for a party of 4 on a Sunday night. The handmade pita was really good and we got several refills!

Outstanding food, service and atmosphere. Promptly greeted and seated. Service was attentive and helpful throughout the meal. The food and drinks were absolutely incredible! The space is well designed, not too loud, comfortable, clean and elegant. Absolutely recommend to anyone who loves Israeli cuisine.

Wow. What an experience. If you love trying different cultures food and enjoy complex flavors and an interesting menu, this is the place. Make sure you make reservations well in advance. Our group was seated in a lovely couch like booth with plenty of room and a cozy lounge like atmosphere. The service was wonderful with the sommelier coming to serve our wine and tell us out the unique middle eastern wine we ordered. It was delicious and perfect for our meal. We only struggled to decide what to order because everything looked so good. We settled on sharing a few dishes and they were all so good.

Wife and I had a great time visiting saba. We had booked a patio seat but it was really breezy for us that evening. They sat us at the bar which we never have an issue with. Our seats were actually perfect as we got front row seats to the bartenders making some awesome drinks. They do a great job with adding floral and bitters to the drinks in an artistic way.Ordered the Moroccan carrots which are cold - not my style but seasoned well. The chicken and steak were delicious. You must order their fresh pita, it is amazing! Lastly for desert we had the custard and toasted meringue. Both were very unique and worth a try.Don't skimp on the drinks. The spiked seltzers are not to be missed