Chicago Reader Tuxedo-clad hosts, strolling musicians, no-nonsense pours at the convivial bar--Sabatino's old-school Italian- American appeal is universal, as evidenced by the happy throngs. Warm, crusty loaves and addictive pizza bread come to the table in a blink of an eye, though go cautiously read more
Metromix Dimly lit with flowers on every table, this Italian-American restaurant has been the perfect date restaurant for about 25 years. Diners might have their steak or seafood entrees complemented by the serenade of strolling musicians in the main room or piano music in the bar area. Angelo Pagni, who owns the restaurant with his brother, Enzo, said Sabatino's is popular in the neighborhood for a lot of reasons, food and atmosphere chief among them. "You can ask 10 different people what they like about it and get nine different answers," he said. The dining room is set off from the good-sized bar, where the piano is a big draw on Friday and Saturday nights. read more
IGOUGO.com This is old school Italian. It could be very romantic, or you can bring your mama. It has been around for 25 years. You get bread including focaccia - a kind of pizza bread, then a salad and soup, then an entree - try the veal Parmesan, and a side of pasta. Many recommend the baked Alaska dessert. read more