Great stop for takeout or delivery. Their pizza is really good. I love their Florentine pizza. (it's better than the scampi pizza I often order at Polcari's) Their pasta dishes and salads are enough for two LARGE portions- good food at an excellent value. The service is good too. I've ordered from here many times and have only had a mix up once. They were very quick to fix the problem and retained a happy customer. Both delivery and takeout have always been fast. I'm glad to have this place as a neighborhood go-to.
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Joselyn D.
I thought this place was awesome. I placed an order through grub hub and they were super fast. The food arrived within 35 minutes but we are in Arlington so that may have been part of the reason it was so quick. We got the Greek salad with shrimp on the side and the salad was large with plenty of feta. The shrimp was lemon garlicky goodness and it was a generous portion as well. Also ordered the lobster ravioli, which my four year old could not get enough of, and a big chicken parm sub. Everything was delicious and big portions. I will definitely order from here again!
(5)
Samantha G.
The food is average, probably 3 stars. I am incredibly dissatisfied with the service. I only ever order for takeout, and they continuously forget items. This has happened nearly every time I have ordered from them. I will not be ordering from them again, especially since they forgot something for us last night and gave us an issue about it (dressing, albeit a small item, we ordered salads in hopes that dressing would come with it). When we called to let them know, we got attitude and they told us that we should go get some elsewhere (this was a Friday at 9 PM the day before Independence Day--nothing was open). They said they would try to get someone out to my home, but never showed.
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Rick M.
Great pizza, delivered to a kid's birthday party arrived perfectly on time and with the correct order.
(5)
Molly G.
I ordered delivery for lunch recently and was very satisfied but not blown away. I used seemless so I didn't speak to anyone on the phone, but delivery time was still fairly prompt. The greek salad was very large and came with a nice ciabatta roll. I do wish it had more veggies and olives and less plain old iceberg though. I also got the primavera pizza as well which was good but not what I expected. First, they describe it as having carmelized onions, but they were definitely just plain white onions, not the wonderful golden, carmelized color or flavor at all. I also had requested ricotta instead of the romano cheese that comes on it. When I check the delivery receipt it specifically said "romana not ricotta," the opposite of what I wanted (also, why would this need to be specified as that's the norm anyways...). Ultimately, cheese is cheese, so it wasn't a deal breaker. All over, this was a perfectly good easy lunch spot and while I won't go out of my way to order from them again, I will certainly keep them in mind.
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Scotty P.
They're falling fast and ugly. I'm not sure if they have new management or just have become inept. We live in the neighborhood and they've forgotten our delivery order TWICE. Not forgotten items in the order. They forgot the ENTIRE order twice without so much as an apology. When they do make delivery it's usually around sixty minutes.....we live barely a mile away. Don't ask for extra cheese because they don't know what it means. Oh, they'll still charge you for it, but they'll forget to put more on than usual. A shame as their sauce is to die for, but isn't worth the BS that goes with it. Plenty of pizza and pasta places in the area that do it right
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Brie P.
This is one of the few places that has my husband's New York seal of approve for pizza. I know you can't beat a Brooklyn style pizza from NYC. But for those of us that live around Arlington, this is the place. We have tried a few places around the area too. Some had no flavor, their sauce was too sweet, or their prices were way to high. Then we stumbled upon this place. We have actually ordered pizzas from here for Super Bowl parties, birthday parties and just for a lazy dinner. The chicken and broccoli or meat lovers are the usual pizzas we order. I have had their turkey sub too,and it was also made well.
(5)
David M.
Two stars b/c the food was acceptable. The service... not so much. Calzone and caesar salad wrap are easy enough and they were tasty, but the promised 30 min delivery time (I expected 45-50) turned into 90 minutes
(2)
Ariel O.
Amazing primavera pizza!!! I love pizza with a white sauce base, creamy and not too salty. Delivery took a little while but it's worth it.
(5)
carolina n.
Really!! Im very surprised that people actually like this place, it goes with out saying that it is by far the worst pizza in town im shocked that he even has a clientele. Will never ever other from here again. The pizza was so dry and had a funny taste to it, im at loss for words thats how bad it was.
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Kevin C.
Still my choice for world's best pizza after 5 more years of a search that's included Rome and most of Sicily. I've no opinion on delivery (we always pick up--it is worth going to get), and see no point in ordering anything that isn't their pizza (would you judge a seafood place by its steak?). Tastes differ. If you prefer "sauce first" or fresh tomato as the leading flavor, you will prefer someplace else, like Pizzeria Regina. No thick crusts here, either. At Sabatinos, unsurpassed, farina-bottomed, thin crust is the leading source of flavor, and similar to Earnesto's in Boston's North End. The tomato sauce and cheese are best thought of as your first two toppings, so the white and Florentine styles work great too.
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Anya H.
Bruschetta was awful. It literally garlic bread with diced tomatoes on top. No basil or salt or pepper to season the tomatoes. And the cheese was completely tasteless. Bad. I also got a plain cheese pizza. Cheese was rubbery.
(1)
Punit D.
Potentially my new favorite pizza take out in Arlington. I work up the street and needed saving after forgetting my lunch on the train :/. I had low expectations but the food was surprisingly good. I ordered the chicken broccoli Alfredo +extra spinach pizza. Phenomssssss. My only complaint was the pizza was a tad doughy and soggy by the time I got it but the Alfredo sauce more than made up for it. I ordered through EAT 24 so I don't have any opinion on the staff but the delivery guy was nice enough and came inside my building. Would definitely order again and maybe even dine in next time.
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Ed G.
I think the pizza here is actually pretty good. It's not good when it shows up at your door an hour and twenty minutes after your order it and it's lukewarm at best. If you tell me it's going to be at my door in 40 minutes stick to it and make sure the pizza is hot. Decent product here but poor service ruins it for me.
(2)
Debi B.
Very good pizza and fresh food/subs. Not a fan of their Greek salad. Desserts are also fresh and excellent. At times I run into a problem ordering with a female who answers she is very nice, but gone to pickup order and they couldn't find, also waited forever for deliveries. (Same person who answered, maybe language barrier ?)
(4)
Dal C.
We ate here after a movie at the Capital Theater ( it's about 2 blocks down from the Capital) and it was pretty good!!! We just got some slices that were already cooked and sitting under the heat lamps and they were still OK. I think mine had ricotta cheese and eggplant and it was great! Made me want to go back again and get a whole pizza.
(4)
Ana R.
For the first time in my life, I wolfed down half a pizza like a man. That pizza, which I relunctantly shared with my boyfriend, came from Sabatino's. It was the Chicken Broccoli Alfredo. NO REGRETS! Sabatino's pizza crust is made of angel wings. I would eat it out of a garbage can. I also ordered a steak caesar salad thinking I wouldn't eat pizza, but healthy salad instead. My salad was packaged so nicely that i couldn't bear opening it up, so I ate half a goddamn heavenly pizza instead. The next day I had my steak caesar for lunch. The "steak" was actually three steaks, cooked to perfection. I had it for lunch and dinner, and then breakfast the next morning (steak and eggs FTW). I was chatting with a friend of mine about great little restaurants in East Arlington, and we slapped each other silly about how great Sabatino's is. Skip Za, eat Sabatino's.
(5)
Jessica S.
This place is awesome for take out or delivery. I usually get a mozzarella and pepperoni calzone and it is always delicious. Their portions are pretty big, so I usually have leftovers for later. I would definitely recommend this place.
(5)
Willa D.
It was a Sunday night and I really wanted Italian so I ordered the Abruzzo Pasta--curly pasta with a pink sauce & zucchini and carrots-- with chicken. I thought they gave me a good amount of chicken for the price (3 tenders). There was also a warm bread-stick on the side, which was a triangle for some reason. Everything was yummy. This was probably my cheapest ever GrubHub order and will definitely last a few meals.
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Marie D.
Food is pretty good but the employees are the rudest I have ever met, Especially the female that takes the orders I believe it's the same one who also works sat front counter. I went in to pick up my order not only did she give me dirty looks but when I asked her for a bag she practically threw it at me. What are Spanish people working at an Italian restraunt anyway!!!!
(1)
Daniela P.
Extremely terrible service. Lousy delivery (had to go an hour later and get it myself). No accountability from management. Their story changes every time you call. I was never offered an apology or a refund. Truly horrible service!
(1)
Johonna C.
Shrimp Florentine pizza--GET IT!
(4)
Taylor R.
I love Sabatino's. The pizza is always hot,fresh, and delicious no matter what kind you order. They fill orders pretty quickly as well. You should definitely give it a try!
(5)
Jet F.
want a quick way to ruin your diet? then this is the best place to go! I can eat all their pizzas, pastas, and lasagnas all day, every day
(5)
Ariah K.
Best pizza deal in Arlington (two slices and a soda)! Especially since the slices are 1/4 of a pizza :-)
(4)
Derek G.
Decent. Pizza was tasty. Mozzarella sticks weren't great (tasted frozen) - marinara to go with them was better. A bit expensive for what you get.
(3)
Nilesh D.
I thought looking at reviews that this would be a good place to order from. I place an order and almost more than 55 minutes in I had to call to check on my order. I was told they have it and waiting on driver. More than an hour after the order was placed it would be delivered and they are not ready to oblige by giving it for free, which in Pizza business is golden standard. The lady on the line told me she has been busy and didn't place the order 20 minutes I placed it. She gave the reason of being busy for not able to meet the order and asked me 'what I want to do?' Pathetic way to talk to a customer. Sad experience. Spoiled the evening and I am never coming to this business again.
(1)
Shannon B.
Perfect hole in the wall pizza joint!! Inexpensive and yummy! Mostly everything is homemade, or at least tastes like it!
(4)
Ivy P.
This is by far the best pizza place in all of Arlington. No questions asked. Order whatever flavor you want, you can't go wrong. The pastas are heavenly. The cheesy lasagna is like Italian special cotton candy in the mouth. Very delicious.
(5)
Matthew D.
This the second time I've had them mess up my order. No manager, no apology, no help. They also markup prices if you pay with a credit card yet still print the tip slip and rattle the jar. To make a long story short, the food is good but the business is awful. Order with care.
(1)
Mike J.
Ordered some delivery to the hotel after a long day. Got ravioli Alfredo with garlic bread. The food came very quick and was piping hot! Alfredo had a good flavor and ravioli was basic cheese filled but good. Very large portion for a reasonable price.
(3)
Diana W.
Sabatino's, well, I guess a lot of people living in Arlington have already known this place. Small but do has some good dishes! As a regular customer there, I hope I can give some tips to the newers in our town- Pizza--I love Sabatino's pizza. Personally, I like not too heavy style so I am not big fan of meat type. This kind of pizza feels light and is full of veggies. It is thin crust but still can satisfy you and your body~ Salad-haha, my husband and I already order their salad. We love their chef salad and Antipasto Salad. The salad is fairly big and material is fresh and tasty. You always can ask for more peppers or dressing! Nice !! Sub-Well, I didn't order a lot but I do like their Chicken Pesto hot Sub. Fresh grilled chicken with mozzarella cheese...so neat!!! My husband also likes their chicken parm sub...:) The price is medium but the quality is fairly high. It locates in very convenient spot, right near the movie theater. So I really recommend you guys to give a try~:)
(5)
Darrell B.
as always they are consistently delicious! If i could give them ten stars i would. Its that good. seriously.
(5)
Aaron K.
My go to take out joint in Arlington. The people behind the counter are fast and efficient. 15 minutes is usually done in 5-10, especially for a sandwich, take the under. The subs are great, large, and well priced. You can easily split their foot long subs with a small salad or fries and make a meal out of it. Pizza's are good, not great. They do a large cheese pizza for 7.99 any night of the week. They have huge slices to go for $2.25 before tax. This includes specialty pizzas! My favorite items are: grilled chicken caesar wrap ~6.50 steak bomb ~7 chicken salad wrap ~6.50 large cheese pizza 7.99 Service is efficient and the girls behind the counter are friendly. The guys get the job done but don't smile. I used to feel like I was getting a stare down when I came in here for a tip with 5+ people behind the counter watching you (awkward). This hasn't happened to me recently, hopefully it stays that way! Overall I keep coming back because it's close by to my apartment, but I have high food standards and these guys meet the bell every time! Quality food at quality prices. PS. They give a 5% discount off menu prices when you pay cash.
(4)
Bryn H.
This is the best pizza in Arlington. The crust is thin and perfect -- not tough, just the right amount of chewy. I recently watched a big table-full of five year olds scarf down an entire large pepperoni pizza in total silence. We (the adults) especially like the specialty pizzas. Our favorite is the sporke, which is tomato sauce, cheese, circles of ricotta, and yummy mushrooms--we are picky about mushrooms and these are real, fresh, and delicious. We're also fans of the eggplant, which tastes like real eggplant and not the fried slices most places use. I'm not as big a fan of their pastas, but I haven't tried too many because the pizza is too good to skip. The place is tiny and not really meant for eat-in. It is also really hard to park in the area on a weekend night because the movie theater is just a block down, so I recommend delivery, or having two people in the car if you pick up so one can run in while the other double parks or drives around the block.
(5)
Helen S.
Short and simple: I really like the pizza here! They are very fast and nice (did a pick-up via online order).
(4)
Heather M.
I ordered from Sabatino's the other night. It was delicious. Their pizza is awesome! Their buffalo chicken tenders are homemade and absolutely delicious. We live in West Medford, and they delivered to us even though it was snowing pretty hard. I think this is one of the best pizza places I have tried in a really long time. This will be our new place for delivery!
(4)
Laura G.
When my boyfriend and I first moved to Cambridge, our roomate recommended this place for dinner while we unpacked. Not only is the pizza delicious, but the subs are good and the pasta is INCREDIBLE!! The cheese lasagna is delicious and flavourful. The haddock scampi is great, the florentine pasta is great, everything we've ordered has been good. What's even better is how fast its all ready. We live about 10 minutes away, and by the time we get there our order is ready and piping hot. Whenever I don't feel like cooking, my boyfriend always asks if we can get Sabatino's.
(4)
Sasha M.
Lately, I've been feeling the Amazonian woman in me stir and tickle my cravings for large portions of meat. Real meat - as rare as anyone can make it for me. I placed an order through GrubHub for Sabatino's steak tips (I indicated rare and extra crispy fries for my note) and steak bomb sub. Delivery time: 50 minutes Followed order notes: No Granted this was a delivery order, some things may not get delivered with the same quality as in the restaurant, but I believe restaurants should be able to foresee certain things and make necessary accommodations to ensure the quality is there. My sub sandwich was a disaster. The contents tasted average (3.5 stars) with no special seasoning - and it was all stuffed in a hot dog bun sized sub that was drenched in grease from the steak, so much so that it started turning into mush and falling apart. I had to take a fork and a spoon to scoop out the wet bread, not at all appetizing. The steak tip order was not at all how I asked them to make it. First of all, these steak tips came in thin strips, not thick chunks, so they couldn't have made it rare even if I asked them to. Good customer service would have been to call me and let me know they can't make it rare, instead they just.. ignored it. My fries were also wet, mushy and not at all crispy like I mentioned - I like it to be in the frier for extra long so it doesn't taste like cardboard when I eat them. Unfortunately, they didn't follow my instructions on this either. This was my first time ordering here. I might try it one more time depending on my mood, but I will not be ordering the sub or the steak tips from them again.
(2)
M J.
Our go to pizza delivery service for the past 10 years. Quality is quite high and prices are not. Pizza, calzone, homemade chicken veg soup and grilled steak are our go to's. Pasta is decent as are salads tho I prefer all dark greens versus their mostly iceberg salad mix. Always super fast too.
(4)
Lisa A.
I don't write reviews but I thought this place deserved one. It was HORRIBLE! I wish I took a picture because you would never believe it. My husband got a steak, cheese, and mushroom and because it came in a Styrofoam container it was all mushy - nasty! I ordered a sub called the "Romano Sub" Which was Prosciutto, tomato, basil, Mozzarella. Pretty much a standard in our house we get it all the time. I should have been suspect because it said it has shredded Parmesan cheese. I thought that was weird but I was like what the heck I'll give it a whirl. Well the Prosciutto was so thickly sliced you could barely chew it and the mozzarella was not sliced at all it was just those little mozzarella balls and the tomatoes were chopped up not sliced. There was a dusting of Parmesan but for what? To cover up that this thing was a hideous mess. My husband and I are both Italian and this place should not be able to call themselves an "Italian Kitchen" there was NO LOVE anywhere to be found in this food. I don't know what these people are smoking that are giving these good reviews to this place or maybe they just don't know good food....no offense. But save your money if you have any taste buds at all!!
(1)
Tiff D.
The subs are a foot long, great quality, and inexpensive. Also a bonus that they agreed to deliver to Davis Sq. I plan on ordering here alot more often.
(4)
Ann B.
First time ordering from this restaurant and it will be my last. Wrong topping on pizza. I ordered pepperoni (onions, mushrooms, black olives) and got hamburger-- yuck! I've had frozen pizza that taste much better! Pizza had no flavor at all. Not worth $22!!
(1)
Aimee M.
Just ordered from this place for the first time tonight. We ordered the following, one small margarita pizza, garden salad with chicken, ceaser salad with chicken, baked ham and swiss hero and a turkey and swiss hero. The pizza and salads were good and would order them again the heroes on the other hand were horrible. They were so bad I thought about calling and asking for my money back. The bread was bad, the mayo was bad, there was no lettuce or tomato on it and the cold cuts were the of the lowest quality, I would rather have subway any day. Also, they call the ham baked ham which lead us to believe it was baked ham and not a cheap cold cut, in fact it was just a cheap cold. If I do order from here again I do not think I would venture to even try a hot sub because how bad the hero bread was. If you order from here stick to the pizza and salads.
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Johnson Q.
This was by far, the worst pizza I've ever had. I don't know why, since the other reviews are all raves. I got a 'pizza' which was pretty much a scrap of old cardboard covered in flour, with absurdly tasteless toppings. Beyond dry, and I went from covering it in hot sauce, to just throwing it out and eating hot sauce on bread. I wanted to go back and throw it at their window if they didn't give me my money back or something. Maybe they were just having a bad day. I want to give them another chance, but with something this bad, I really don't feel up to it.
(1)
Andrea B.
I got delivery from here the other night and had one decent pizza, and one not so decent pizza. The Sabatino Pizza is a white pizza with spinach, feta cheese, garlic, tomatoes, oregano, and mozzarella cheese. Verdict - Too much spinach, not enough feta and mozzarella, just dull tasting in general. The Capital Pizza is topped with a pesto sauce, sliced tomato, mozzarella cheese & artichoke hearts. Verdict - This was the better pizza of the two. It had more cheese on it, and for me the cheese is what makes or breaks a pizza. The pesto sauce was delicious. The dough on both pizzas was a little bit thicker than I usually like but still acceptable. I don't foresee myself ordering from here again. At $11.23 a pop, the price isn't terrible but I'd rather pay more for a pizza that I liked better.
(2)
Zoe P.
The pizza is barely edible and only when it's piping hot. James D's story about the jalapeno pizza? Happened to me too. The mushroom and pepperoni was slightly better. And the best thing about this pizza is the simple, sweet sauce, so I don't see the point in all those sauce-less specials. We ate in (strange but true) the first time we had Sabatino's pizza, and none of the other customers who visited for take-out got pies. So maybe (maybe) I'll try the subs and pasta dishes someday.* But I'm going to have to explore Arlington's other pizza options, and I'm discouraged, you guys. *I did. They're bad. End of story.
(1)
Jean S.
I just love their tortellini special - the sauce is wonderful - loaded with broccoli, artichoke hearts, mushrooms and carrots - think it was @7..00 and more than enough for 2 people - definite keeper!
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Chaos M.
I tried the pasta and I think it is similar with other places.
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Al S.
I've ordered take out a few times now and I must say the food has always been delicious! From pizza to subs we have not been disappointed. My favorite so far is the eggplant parm sub.
(5)
Jason F.
This place looks like any other take out restaurant on the inside, but the food they offer and the specials the have are great! I went in the other day and they had a turkey club special which included fries for only 7 dollars. They don't skimp out either, the club had a lot of bacon and turkey on top of it, and the french fries filled the rest of the container. The food tasted delicious too. I would definitely go back again.
(4)
Arthur M.
Chicken Pesto Sub is different but awesome, their pasta dishes are also really good! Great service and delicious food says it all, I definitely recommend Sabatino's if you are ever in Arlington
(5)
Katie S.
Pasta, amazing. Pizza and everything else...well gross isn't really a strong enough word...The dirtiness of the place turned me off when I went in for the first time instead of ordering on the phone.
(2)
Prasant L.
The pizza is absolutely delicious and they have great delivery hours. One time, I ordered through GrubHub and the order didn't go through to the restaurant. So, when I called, they repeatedly said they were really sorry and proceeded to adding a free piece of chocolate cake to my order and delivering it within fifteen minutes. The owners seem to really care about their customers.
(5)
Tommy T.
THE BEST pizza I have ever had (The Sabatino's)
(5)
Adam A.
Delicious food. Enormous portions. Enough said
(5)
Lynette S.
FYI: This place makes Za's pizza (down the street) look like the overrated, blah that it is.... DELICIOUS, CHEAP AND HUGE PIZZA!!! PULL the car OVER! (it is on mass ave but on the corner of the side street and is next door to the post office...hope that helps!) This is a local, family-owned pizza shop that most people would use for delivery/take-out. It is so good! What I tried & recommend: Mushroom and cheese pizza slice and feta, spinach slice...both ENORMOUS and couldn't finish so my lunch doubled as dinner!
(5)
Danielle E.
Sabatino's is this New Yorker's go-to when I'm craving pizza. Can't give it 5 stars because it's not New York good, and I can't give it 4 stars because it's been hit and miss a few times. Usually get a great pie, for a great price. The subs are good too -- haven't tried their pastas.
(3)
Allie A.
You have to get the Capital Pizza. You just have to. It's a perfectly cooked pizza with a pesto based sauce, mozzarella, sliced tomato and artichoke hearts. I can honestly say this would be my least meal. It's just that good. Oddly enough they also make a mean homemade chicken soup. And their grilled chicken is juicy and well marinated. So, why do they lose one star? Well, the salads are just so-so. And I wasn't as impressed with some of the other specialty pizzas. But the Capital Pizza itself deserves 5 stars.
(4)
Josh B.
The pizza here is awesome! I was so surprised. My girlfriend and I have been looking for a great pizza place in the area with little success. A large cheese was 9 bucks, and it sure was good! Definitely coming back
(5)
Andrea G.
Hello go-to Take out place! I've been ordering take out from this place for almost 7 years and I can say Ive only had 2 bad experiences. Both experiences were simply things that I'm sure all take-out pizza places encounter at some point! I typically see the same faces behind the counter and they all, while extremely busy, never seem to make me feel unwelcome or rushed out the door. Delivery is very timely and has rarely exceeded the allotted time given over the phone. Their onion rings are fantastic and their pizza is the real deal! They never skimp on side condiments and dont charge you extra! I was in shock when I had called once and they picked up my call "Yes Andrea, what can I get you today". Do I really call that much? Thankfully the answer to that is NO, but they often save digits of frequent and local customers! Phew!
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Sean M.
3.2 Stars A good and example of a well run small Red Sauce operation that serves a decent pie, sandwiches and pasta dishes. Prices are fair and the quality is high. The crust on the pizza is not too thick and the pies have some bubbling, I don't mind that. There are some interesting toppings combos on the specialty pizza list. The pasta dishes are not that adventurous but not overly Americanized either. It is small and cramped if you are eating in but still pleasant enough. * If I lived nearby they would probably be my goto for RS Italian. * Very friendly people * Parking is an issue during peak hours.
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Lisa G.
Omg best eggplant parm sandwich ever!!!!!!! I've been searching for a place for good eggplant parm and finally found one. Highly recommend!
(5)
ali g.
By far my favorite pizza in all of Boston. I've been a fan of Sabs for 7 years and their "Sabatino" pizza is what I always order. How can you go wrong when you get a pizza pie that is named after the place?? It's just done to perfection with: (No Tomato Sauce) spinach, feta cheese, garlic, sliced tomato, oregano, & mozzarella cheese. I love sauce, but it would ruin this pizza, so I get it on the side. I can't say that I love their other pizzas as much - they just master this particular pie. Sabs will always be my #1 go-to pizza joint! Other locations: Brighton (same great service and food when I lived in Brighton) and also Waltham!
(5)
SuMing S.
I am so disappointed with this place. I ordered online, they charged my card, and received a receipt to my email address. I called 45 minutes later to check on my order. The woman told me the order was on it's way. I called 1.5 hours after I made my order and I still hadn't received my food, they told me they never received my order and I should call the company who manages their online orders, only they didn't know which company that was (and there isn't any information in my receipt showing who the company is). I asked if they would take my order and they said no, I should call the companies. I expressed my puzzlement and the manager on the phone hung up on me. I can't even comment on the food, but the service alone gives me enough reason to never order from here again, nor will I be recommending it. Good job at loosing a customer.
(1)
Heather S.
Really good Italian food for inexpensive prices. Pizza looks (and sounds good). I ordered the Chicken Cacciatore Style -- it was very spicy! It was so good that I began to fantasize about eating it while watching my favorite movie or playing my favorite video game, or eating it with my favorite friend -- ANYTHING to combine two favorites together. It was so big that I ate it for dinner, shared it with my housemate for her dinner, ate it for lunch, and have 2 servings left for lunch and dinner! Serving includes homemade bread and pasta. Cost? $8.95 plus tax and tip! AMAZING.
(5)
Paula A.
My BF & i can never decide where to get pizza in Arlington b/c we each have a favorite (he likes Sabatino's -- i like Nichola's). This wkend i caved & we went to Sabatino's... gotta admit, the pizza was really good. He considers himself an expert having been brought up on NYC pizza & he loves it. not sure if it's my FAVORITE arlington pizza shop -- but its definitely really good.
(4)
Eric B.
It's been a great decade of ordering take-out from Sabatino's! This is our go-to for pizza...last night ordered the chicken fajita pizza and caliante. Loved it. The grilled chicken Greek salad is fantastic, and the bread that comes with the salad is AWESOME. The employees are incredibly friendly and always meet you with a smile. Service is fast and I have only had positive experiences!
(5)
Tommy B.
This place does pretty much everything well - good prices and fast delivery. Do yourself a favor and try: 1) Chicken Fra Diavolo (without veggies); and, 2) Chicken stir fry sub.
(5)
Michelle A.
Tried Sabatino's for the first time on Wednesday night. Got the lasagna with chicken parm added on. It must of weighed about 2+ lbs for only $9. Got home and dug into this hefty portion and I was not disappointed. Very tasty with tons of ricotta cheese. Chicken cutlets were delicious too! Definitely will go back.
(4)
Paul E.
Very friendly staff!
(4)
Jamie S.
Great quality, great price, great people. I live practically next door, so between these guys and Whatta Wing, temptation lurks everywhere for delicious take-out. Slices are big if you just need a snack, they're more like a meal. And priced at two and a quake regardless of toppings (and they have some great combos usually for slice pies), it's a real deal stealio. One of my favorite pies ever is the Al Pacino - prosciutto, roasted peppers, and tomatoes - ma donn !!!! che bella. Next thing I wanna try are the steak tips - 10 bucks for tips, fries and salad - sound like a deal to me.
(5)
Michael C.
In the town of a 1,000 pizza shops Sabatino's is king. Best slice of pizza in the town of Arlington hands town. There subs, especially their chicken parm is excellent.
(4)
Marcy S.
This was a pleasant surprise! I've now tried their calzone, their pasta (both the Alfredo and their meat sauce), their chef salad, and their chicken fingers. I've yet to be disappointed. I've only ordered from them via delivery, and each time, the food arrived quickly and was hot and fresh. Even when they misunderstood my order (one calzone arrived with ham and onion instead of hamburger and onion) I was surprised to find that... it was good! The meat sauce has actual identifiable bits of meat in it, which is a rarity. I'm not sure why I hadn't ordered from them until recently, but I am happy to have now discovered an Arlington eatery who will deliver delicious dinners.
(4)
DAVID J.
sign posted in window for pizza special{overcharged me!} pizza is not recommended better quality and value available elsewhere
(1)
Kara P.
Great pizza, better pasta dishes. I can honestly say, I've never had a bad meal from Sabatino's. I order from them about once a month. Their pasta dishes are great and could easily feed two. Highly recommend their chicken marsala and chicken broccoli and ziti.
(5)
Kevin A.
With all these great reviews, I thought this place was going to be awesome but it was far from it. I tried the buffalo chicken Calzone (because someone recommended it) and my wife order a pasta dish. Neither was that great. The calzone was extremely dry and bready and the pasta was pretty grease. If you want good pizza head over to Nicola in arlington heights. They have great pizza.
(1)
Bill R.
This is my favorite pizza in the Boston area, im a little biased though because I don't even need to drive here which is a huge plus. This is seriously good pizza though and for $7 16" cheese take-out you cant beat it. It passes my ultimate pizza test with ease which is if it as good cold the next day its a great pie. They have other great items as well. Their Italian pasta meals are amazing and huge, can easily feed 2 people. I usually get the Fria Diavlo. There subs are also really good and they use good quality ingredients in them, my go to is the Chicken Parm. Lastly the service is fast and friendly.
(5)
Vanilla P.
Great place for take out, not so great to dine in. The interior is pretty drab, and Vern Yip would tell you that the primary focus of the room is the counter / register area. Sure, there are tables, and there's even two refrigerated soda cabinets, but mostly your eye is drawn to the large (and somewhat intimidating) counter area. The food is amazing. If Thomas Keller could recreate a take out restaurant that mainly served pizza and killer pasta dishes, he would most likely copy every detail of Sabatino's menu.... but he'd jack up the prices and decrease the sizes by 75%. The cheese slices I had were huge and crispity, and hubby's burger-sized turkey club came with an abundance of fries larger than Lake Erie and Superior put together. So if Sabatino's were a famous person, I'd say it would be either Perez Hilton, the PM channel 7 news weather guy, or Tanya Harding: Interesting balance of flavors and depth, but not the most attractive celeb in the world.
(4)
Linda S.
The pizza is great and not greazy. The pasta dishes top the pizza. P.S. I have always wondered how they can fit 10+ people behind the counter of this pizza shop.
(4)
Maureen R.
We had our daughter's graduation party catered from Sabatino's yesterday. Everything was fabulous! First of all, we changed the arrival time twice because we were running late from the graduation traffic - they just said "okey doke" and arrived exactly on time. The hot food was hot, the veggie platter was STACKED with fresh veggies in great shape, and most importantly the guests raved about all the dishes - particularly the meatballs, the eggplant parmesan and the chicken ziti broccoli. We always go to Sabatino's for pizza, subs and pasta dishes for take out, but this is the first time having them cater - and it was fantastic.
(5)
Amber S.
I just ordered the traditional small pizza and a small Caesar salad, great small pizza, good for 1 or two people and the salad looks and taste fantastic. great delivery choice
(4)
Devon R.
This is another one of those instances where I wish I could give 4 1/2 stars. This is my go to pizza place and has been for a couple years now. Though they have multiple locations, the Arlington one stands out for me. Their crust is just crisp enough to support a pie with a good number of toppings but also light and doughy at the same time. The buffalo chicken calzone is awesome as well, they make it differently than their allston location, not sure what exactly is different, but it's WAY better. The calzone isn't your standard fare, offering more of a stromboli style offering. This results in a thinner crisperier crust which is perfect for splitting with friends. Not only is the Pizza good, but the pasta is also really tasy, you really can't go wrong here. Only reason it's not 5 stars is it's not the best pizza i've ever had, but it might be the best takeout pizza I've had in boston.
(4)
B L.
This place is filthy inside. If you like the food, I suggest delivery only-- once I step foot in here to pick up a pizza I haven't been back. They should try sweeping the place once in a while, fixing the leaky stained ceiling and maybe throwing away the dirty remnants of previous customers. GROSS GROSS GROSS.
(1)
Engelbert H.
Just a quick update now that I've gotten food here a bunch of times: In addition to pretty good pizza.. they have the best eggplant parm sub around in my opinion. It's really excellent.. homemade and it shows. If only they had some other bread choices besides your standard sub roll.
(4)
V L.
I give them 4 stars for their pizza slices. Never had anything else there. I prefer the slices,(They are huge!) for some reason the whole pies taste different. Definitely my favorite place for Italian style pizza slices in Arlington. I've always wondered how the place made a profit with like six people behind the small counter!
(4)
Kim G.
This is the best Italian style pizza in MA!
(5)
erin n.
Man, I love this place. My husband and I live so close...dangerously close. So close that I have eaten there too many times in a week to admit. The slices are really good but what I really love is the pasta. Their lasagna and spinach ravioli are my favorites. And the rolls=O.M.G. I love that they have a whole wheat pasta option that is incredibly tasty too. They are so friendly there, too, which means a lot to me. If I ever needed an event catered, I would seriously consider them as I have heard great things about their catering service.
(4)
Eva L.
This location of Sabatino's Italian Kitchen is incredible! I have been ordering take-out from the deli and the catering menus for over 13 years. Only once did I have a mixed up delivery. They make the BEST EGGPLANT PARMESAN you will ever have! Thin layers of breaded eggplant with fresh tomatoes--just can't be beat. The "half-tray" feeds at least 10 people and for $33, I literally couldn't buy the ingredients and make this for less, especially considering the time to prep the eggplant. Other family favorites are the Mushroom Ravioli and the Chicken and Broccoli Ziti entrees. Thank you Sabatino's for making my entertaining so easy!
(5)
Julia F.
I used to order from here all the time when I lived in the area. I love the wraps that they serve, all very good - as well as the subs, but I would go elsewhere for a really good steak bomb in Arlington. I like the pizza as well, it is very good. I suggest you try either the "Sabatino's" pizza (which has no red sauce, just spinach, feta, garlic, sliced tomato, oregano and mozzarella) or the "meat lovers" is also good. The price is right here! Delivery is free - or they charge a dollar if you order under 10 bucks, or something.
(4)
Jason K.
Sad I know, but I am a weekly customer of Sab's for my Pizza fix. (Winter has been hard on my desire to go outside - leave me alone!). I think it's the best East Arl Pizza - italian style, tasty,not too salty sauce and good ingredient selections. They also have really good buffalo-ish wings. I say "ish" as they call them Buffalo, but they're not your classic buffalo. They are, however, hot, messy and awesome. Add to this the biggest upside of Sab's - call them for delivery 1) they use caller ID to know your address in advance..I like that, and 2) they always say "ok, 30-40 minutes"...then show up like 15 minutes later. I'm a big fan of early pizza delivery...you KNOW it's hot when it arries.
(4)
Susan M.
Eh...decidedly mediocre. I had the Sabatino's pizza, which I expected to be good since they named it after the restaurant. It had spinach, tomatoes, feta cheese on a white pizza. The crust was pretty good, and the ingredients were fresh, but the flavors were very blah. The feta was overly salty and there was hardly any garlic and the tomatoes were pretty tasteless. Edible, but not flavorful. I've definitely had better, and I've definitely had worse. I'll be trying the other pizza places in town before I go back to this one.
(2)
Haviva P.
Two thumbs up for being a good thin crust, NY style if you will, pizza place. The ingredients are fresh and the pizza was not greasy. I also loved the neighborhood feeling of this place - last night was my first time there and they treated me like a regular. With that said, my husband and I make pizza a lot at home and this was not that much better than what we make.When I eat a slice out I want that crispy crust you can only get in a pizza oven and, quite frankly, that little more grease that I am not willing to put on my homemade version. But as I have said before, I am admittedly a pizza snob (Pepe's and Sally's in New Haven have ruined me forever.) There are a lot of pizza places in E. Arlington though and if you are getting pick up, Sabatinos is the way to go.
(3)
Corydon S.
Sabatino's has the best slice of pizza in Arlington. I always make the drive to their shop instead of getting delivery. The slices are large, so only go here if your hungry. Sabatino's has the best pizza in town, at a winning price. The only con is a pepperoni slice is pretty greasy, so I tend to stick cheese.
(3)
Anne K.
For what is essentially a tiny little sub shop, this place really stands out. I would give it five stars if I was comparing it to simliar places. I can't really say much about their pizza, I ordered it once and it was pretty good (I still like all kinds of pizza including Za and Upper Crust). So it's probably a good bet and certainly less expensive than above said places. But we always order their pasta dishes and they are really good. The broccoli ziti is yum, chicken caccitore is great. The portions are huge and prices really decent. The pasta dishes are on par with a decent Italian restaurant I'd say. They seem tasty, fresh, not too oily/buttery, and they are cooked to order. They even offer wheat pasta (which I tried didn't like too mealy!) But it's nice to have the option. We have also gotten their subs, which strangely only seem to come in one large size. But they were good too. Overall all though- try their pasta dishes, will not disapoint! This is not really a great place to eat in, definetely a take-out or delivery place. There are some tables but it is basically like eating in a sub shop. And this place is insanely busy too so if you eat in expect a mob coming in and out. I haven't tried their catering yet but would give it a shot on their pasta.
(4)
Marc H.
While Arlington has become a hotbed of good restaurants, it is certainly not a place to go if you want good pizza. This is ironic, since Arlington used to be known for two things a couple of decades ago--pizza places and banks. But most of the pizza places around back then were mediocre, and most of them today are average to good. But there are a few that are better than the rest, including Sabatino's in East Arlington. This is probably the closest you'll find to foldable New York-style pizza in Arlington, and they do a good version of that type of thin-crust pizza. It isn't mind-blowingly good (and there is zero atmosphere), but it is about as good as you'll get in this northwest suburb of Boston.
(4)
Krissy B.
We tried Sabatino's for the first time this past Sunday when no one answered at Armando's in Cambridge. We were VERY pleased with their pizza- the pie was crispy and soft at the same time, not flimsy and not really hard. Totally recommend this place.
(5)
Alexis B.
I live within walking distance of this place, and many of their foods are quite good (4 stars worthy even). They are quick, tasty, not too pricey. They lost a star from their chicken fingers though, they were quite overcooked and rubbery, lacking seasoning. If they specialized in chicken fingers, I would have dropped more stars, but because they don't, and because their menu is quite extensive (and everything else I have had has been cooked well), they still deserve 3 out of 5.
(3)
J C.
I used to live in Providence, RI and literally dream about their pizza. Moved back to Arlington, and am psyched to have my addiction back. The delivery, fresh quality of the food, and really great service is amazing!
(5)
Courtney S.
Sabatino's just catered our company summer party and it was terrific - we got lots of great comments about the food! It was abundant and tasty, the staff was terrific, and it all came in at a very reasonable price.
(4)
Susan Z.
Among my friends I am know as a beacon of bad delivery. It doesn't matter where we order from, or where we are if I am present there is always a problem with delivery. You can imagine my sheer and utter happiness when on this COLD February evening I decided to order from Sabatino's for the first time and the delivery guy showed up 10 minutes EARLY! I was thrilled, but I quickly reminded myself that the delivery challenge wasn't over yet. Well, I am glad to report Sabatino's passed with flying colors. The pizza was very good, obviously very fresh ingredients and it was still hot upon arrival! I also ordered a ceaser salad, which I often don't do because I hate getting brown lettuce with holes in it, as is usually my experience with take-out salad. Sabatino's lettuce was incredibly green, crisp and fresh I was happily surprised. Serving sizes were large and for a fantastic value. It is clear from this meal that Sabatino's takes the time to produce quality food and service for a great value. After years of me being delivery disaster prone, I will absolutely make Sabatino's my go-to place for delivery! Thanks Sabatino's!!!
(5)
Steve M.
So, this is one of the four Sabatino's restaurants in the Boston area. The "North Ender" sub is really tasty, with a nice array of quality meats involved. I love ordering a sub and getting prosciutto on it. It's really cheap, too.
(4)
soxygal E.
Love the pizza here! A boyfriend of mine introduced me to Sabatinos, we religiously ordered pizza every sunday night. My relationship with thie pizza lasted a lot longer than my relationship with my boyfriend. Great pizza, great caprese salad - have never gotten anything else but I'm sure everything else is good. They deliver quickly, and the price is great as well. Can't really ask for much more in a local pizza place.
(5)
Jim F.
had no idea what greek pizza was until I moved to MA, so always looked for a joint that reminded me of my north jersey roots, at least from a slice style perspective, and they do not disappoint, thin style, good crust (ny style if you call it that but just pizza to me), $5.95 for 2 slices and a drink (check the plexi glass on the left to see what slices are there, chicken and brocolli, spinach and feta, peppers and onions) slices are big and man they hit the spot, something about twice baked pie makes it right, check the calzone of the day for a good deal as well. solid place, and busy keeps it fresh
(4)
Phil B.
Can you say...UNSANITARY?!?!?! I've tried their pizza slices on a few occasions and on each occasion the server places the pizza in the oven and (much worse) takes the pizza slice out of the oven with his or her bare hands. Meanwhile, the same folks are cashing out customers at the register and eating their own food behind the counter while they're touching your food with bare hands. I'ce never seen any of them wash their hands before removing the slice from the oven. Seriously, would it kill them to use a kitchen implement or a bakery tissue to take your slice out of the oven rather than their fingers? UPDATE 1/26/10: OK, having seen them use gloves while checking out the slices more recently, I decided to try a whole pizza. Boy, what a mistake. I ordered a small pepperoni pizza for delivery. Now, I didn't request extra cheese and wasn't necessarily in the mood for a particularly stringy pizza experience that night. I did, however, expect that the entire surface would be covered with cheese, albeit a thin layer. I wasn't that lucky. They put so little cheese on the pizza that there were bald spots throughout the pie. The individual slices I had purchased in the shop before had at least been covered with cheese What pizzeria doesn't cover the entire surface of the pie with cheese? This pizzeria. (For the record, this wasn't a gourmet pie with clumps of fresh mozzerella, in which case you wouldn't expect even distribution of cheese. It was a plain old pepperoni pizza theoretically covered with an even layer of shredded mozzerella).
(1)
Melissa S.
Great pizza, pasta and subs. Best place in Arlington for a pizza, in my opinion. Their delivery is pretty quick too. I've gone in a couple of times to pick up, and the people at the counter were friendly too.
(5)
Joe B.
In my last review I explained how great it was that they delivered from Arlington to the Medford/Somerville line. Well they don't anymore. Sad day.
(4)
Katie K.
I love Sabotino's, my first experience was a grilled ckn caesar sald, I know sounds boring right. But they serve the ckn in a separate container still hot, which is great cuz it's not getting your salad all soggy while it's being delivered. (Delivery is always really quick like 10-15 mins most of the time) I used to travel up there just for the salad on the weekends. Then I tried their ckn parmigian. Oh my goodness, deliscious. It's not your frozen premade ckn fingers cooked rolled in sauce n cheese. It's actually ckn cutlets breaded and cooked, they have homemade sauce and you can taste the effort put into the food. Like home cooking. DELICIOUS!!! I've had other things as well, and never unsatisfied. Good food, check it out yourself.
(5)
Ilene F.
Sweetheart and I hunkered down for the endless Red Sox game the other night, and ordered a half sausage/carmelized onion/hot pepper and half tomato/feta/garlic/basil. It arrived hot, and for all those toppings, was reasonably priced. I've only done subs, pizza and salad (as a nod to having something "healthy,") and found their food fresh and not greasy. An important resource for the post season.
(4)
Julie A.
good pizza and calzones. haven't tried much else. oh, fries are not so hot. fast delivery, great variety on menu (one of the few local places that has ricotta!) and fresh stuff!
(4)
ChianWen T.
Cheap and fast delivery. The wraps are great but I would stay away from the chicken wings. It's not that they are bad, just that they are not good enough.
(5)
Melissa P.
this is the only pizza shop in arlington (that i've discovered so far - someone please let me know if there is another!) that actually does *REAL* italian pizza. none of that greek crap (no offense to the greek, you make great gyros and subs, but shitty pizza) that anyone who knows anything about pizza knows what i'm talking about. pizza is fantastic - and a tip from my italian grandmother - freeze leftover pizza and heat it up in the oven and the crust stays fresh. the subs are huge, cheap, and good. love this place.
(5)
Lauren B.
Sabatino's take out is perfect to munch on while you watch Patriots playoff football. We ordered a half plain and half veggie pizza. The veggie side was heavy with olives, onions, peppers and tomatoes and required two hands to eat. It was very good but messy. Unfortunately my friend was out of paper towels so I had to use potholders instead (gottta love a boy's apartment). The best part was the Pats won. Maybe we should order from here for the rest of the postseason, not that the Pats need any luck...
(4)
Liz K.
VERY BAD DELIVERY SERVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE WAITED 90 MINUTES FOR AN ORDER, PIZZA WAS COLD! way to much garlic, even in their chicken salad. This is the type of pizza that tastes aweful cold, but good when its hot. There salad with grilled chicken is pretty good, lots of different types of veggies. Not worth ordering again.
(2)
Jennifer V.
The Sporkie is delicious! My only complaint is that the crust/dough is pretty tough to chew and not nearly as good as Za or Maria's Pizza. If they change up their dough, I think they could easily be one of the best pizza places around. I hope they consider my review.
(4)
Marissa K.
When I moved away from Allston/Brighton I was really upset to be leaving Sabatino's. Little did I know that there would be one that delivers to me in Porter Square! Their pizza is awesome - I am a big fan of a thicker slice of pizza with a soft crust. It is more New York pizza and not the thin and crispy kind. I have tried a few different kinds there - we usually stick with onions and mushrooms, but I also looove their sporke pizza which has delicious ricotta cheese and mushrooms. Their veggie is great too. We are also in love with their greek salads with chicken. It is a decent size salad topped with plenty of feta cheese, olives, green peppers, etc. The grilled chicken comes on the side and is a VERY generous portion of chicken. And, best of all, it comes with a piece of homemade bread (think pizza crust) on the side. So. good. Not only is their pizza awesome, but they are all the nicest people that work there! We often get delivery and it is always really fast and the delivery person is always so friendly and nice. Bonus is that if you pay in cash your order will cost less!
(5)
leslie m.
once was to much, ordered a pizza came cold called the manager insisted it was hot told me he did not know me so he would not remake another pizza. what's with he did not know me he is not supossed to. pizza was the worst ever tried one bite
(1)
Gil G.
Not sure how this place got such great reviews. Some of the blandest pizza I've ever had. My pizza arrives semi-cold, 45 minutes after I ordered it (was told it would take 30 minutes). It was like eating cardboard.
(1)
Aunt Selma g.
I am so happy to have found a very good pizza place that delivers to me without having to eat too much cardboard on the way. (only happened once with a terrible pizza delivered from Pinkys) I got a salad which was very good and a caliente pizza which was great. I still haven't gone to whole foods, so tonight I will try a spinach calzone.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : No Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
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Michelle M.
Great stop for takeout or delivery. Their pizza is really good. I love their Florentine pizza. (it's better than the scampi pizza I often order at Polcari's) Their pasta dishes and salads are enough for two LARGE portions- good food at an excellent value. The service is good too. I've ordered from here many times and have only had a mix up once. They were very quick to fix the problem and retained a happy customer. Both delivery and takeout have always been fast. I'm glad to have this place as a neighborhood go-to.
(4)Joselyn D.
I thought this place was awesome. I placed an order through grub hub and they were super fast. The food arrived within 35 minutes but we are in Arlington so that may have been part of the reason it was so quick. We got the Greek salad with shrimp on the side and the salad was large with plenty of feta. The shrimp was lemon garlicky goodness and it was a generous portion as well. Also ordered the lobster ravioli, which my four year old could not get enough of, and a big chicken parm sub. Everything was delicious and big portions. I will definitely order from here again!
(5)Samantha G.
The food is average, probably 3 stars. I am incredibly dissatisfied with the service. I only ever order for takeout, and they continuously forget items. This has happened nearly every time I have ordered from them. I will not be ordering from them again, especially since they forgot something for us last night and gave us an issue about it (dressing, albeit a small item, we ordered salads in hopes that dressing would come with it). When we called to let them know, we got attitude and they told us that we should go get some elsewhere (this was a Friday at 9 PM the day before Independence Day--nothing was open). They said they would try to get someone out to my home, but never showed.
(2)Rick M.
Great pizza, delivered to a kid's birthday party arrived perfectly on time and with the correct order.
(5)Molly G.
I ordered delivery for lunch recently and was very satisfied but not blown away. I used seemless so I didn't speak to anyone on the phone, but delivery time was still fairly prompt. The greek salad was very large and came with a nice ciabatta roll. I do wish it had more veggies and olives and less plain old iceberg though. I also got the primavera pizza as well which was good but not what I expected. First, they describe it as having carmelized onions, but they were definitely just plain white onions, not the wonderful golden, carmelized color or flavor at all. I also had requested ricotta instead of the romano cheese that comes on it. When I check the delivery receipt it specifically said "romana not ricotta," the opposite of what I wanted (also, why would this need to be specified as that's the norm anyways...). Ultimately, cheese is cheese, so it wasn't a deal breaker. All over, this was a perfectly good easy lunch spot and while I won't go out of my way to order from them again, I will certainly keep them in mind.
(3)Scotty P.
They're falling fast and ugly. I'm not sure if they have new management or just have become inept. We live in the neighborhood and they've forgotten our delivery order TWICE. Not forgotten items in the order. They forgot the ENTIRE order twice without so much as an apology. When they do make delivery it's usually around sixty minutes.....we live barely a mile away. Don't ask for extra cheese because they don't know what it means. Oh, they'll still charge you for it, but they'll forget to put more on than usual. A shame as their sauce is to die for, but isn't worth the BS that goes with it. Plenty of pizza and pasta places in the area that do it right
(2)Brie P.
This is one of the few places that has my husband's New York seal of approve for pizza. I know you can't beat a Brooklyn style pizza from NYC. But for those of us that live around Arlington, this is the place. We have tried a few places around the area too. Some had no flavor, their sauce was too sweet, or their prices were way to high. Then we stumbled upon this place. We have actually ordered pizzas from here for Super Bowl parties, birthday parties and just for a lazy dinner. The chicken and broccoli or meat lovers are the usual pizzas we order. I have had their turkey sub too,and it was also made well.
(5)David M.
Two stars b/c the food was acceptable. The service... not so much. Calzone and caesar salad wrap are easy enough and they were tasty, but the promised 30 min delivery time (I expected 45-50) turned into 90 minutes
(2)Ariel O.
Amazing primavera pizza!!! I love pizza with a white sauce base, creamy and not too salty. Delivery took a little while but it's worth it.
(5)carolina n.
Really!! Im very surprised that people actually like this place, it goes with out saying that it is by far the worst pizza in town im shocked that he even has a clientele. Will never ever other from here again. The pizza was so dry and had a funny taste to it, im at loss for words thats how bad it was.
(1)Kevin C.
Still my choice for world's best pizza after 5 more years of a search that's included Rome and most of Sicily. I've no opinion on delivery (we always pick up--it is worth going to get), and see no point in ordering anything that isn't their pizza (would you judge a seafood place by its steak?). Tastes differ. If you prefer "sauce first" or fresh tomato as the leading flavor, you will prefer someplace else, like Pizzeria Regina. No thick crusts here, either. At Sabatinos, unsurpassed, farina-bottomed, thin crust is the leading source of flavor, and similar to Earnesto's in Boston's North End. The tomato sauce and cheese are best thought of as your first two toppings, so the white and Florentine styles work great too.
(5)Anya H.
Bruschetta was awful. It literally garlic bread with diced tomatoes on top. No basil or salt or pepper to season the tomatoes. And the cheese was completely tasteless. Bad. I also got a plain cheese pizza. Cheese was rubbery.
(1)Punit D.
Potentially my new favorite pizza take out in Arlington. I work up the street and needed saving after forgetting my lunch on the train :/. I had low expectations but the food was surprisingly good. I ordered the chicken broccoli Alfredo +extra spinach pizza. Phenomssssss. My only complaint was the pizza was a tad doughy and soggy by the time I got it but the Alfredo sauce more than made up for it. I ordered through EAT 24 so I don't have any opinion on the staff but the delivery guy was nice enough and came inside my building. Would definitely order again and maybe even dine in next time.
(4)Ed G.
I think the pizza here is actually pretty good. It's not good when it shows up at your door an hour and twenty minutes after your order it and it's lukewarm at best. If you tell me it's going to be at my door in 40 minutes stick to it and make sure the pizza is hot. Decent product here but poor service ruins it for me.
(2)Debi B.
Very good pizza and fresh food/subs. Not a fan of their Greek salad. Desserts are also fresh and excellent. At times I run into a problem ordering with a female who answers she is very nice, but gone to pickup order and they couldn't find, also waited forever for deliveries. (Same person who answered, maybe language barrier ?)
(4)Dal C.
We ate here after a movie at the Capital Theater ( it's about 2 blocks down from the Capital) and it was pretty good!!! We just got some slices that were already cooked and sitting under the heat lamps and they were still OK. I think mine had ricotta cheese and eggplant and it was great! Made me want to go back again and get a whole pizza.
(4)Ana R.
For the first time in my life, I wolfed down half a pizza like a man. That pizza, which I relunctantly shared with my boyfriend, came from Sabatino's. It was the Chicken Broccoli Alfredo. NO REGRETS! Sabatino's pizza crust is made of angel wings. I would eat it out of a garbage can. I also ordered a steak caesar salad thinking I wouldn't eat pizza, but healthy salad instead. My salad was packaged so nicely that i couldn't bear opening it up, so I ate half a goddamn heavenly pizza instead. The next day I had my steak caesar for lunch. The "steak" was actually three steaks, cooked to perfection. I had it for lunch and dinner, and then breakfast the next morning (steak and eggs FTW). I was chatting with a friend of mine about great little restaurants in East Arlington, and we slapped each other silly about how great Sabatino's is. Skip Za, eat Sabatino's.
(5)Jessica S.
This place is awesome for take out or delivery. I usually get a mozzarella and pepperoni calzone and it is always delicious. Their portions are pretty big, so I usually have leftovers for later. I would definitely recommend this place.
(5)Willa D.
It was a Sunday night and I really wanted Italian so I ordered the Abruzzo Pasta--curly pasta with a pink sauce & zucchini and carrots-- with chicken. I thought they gave me a good amount of chicken for the price (3 tenders). There was also a warm bread-stick on the side, which was a triangle for some reason. Everything was yummy. This was probably my cheapest ever GrubHub order and will definitely last a few meals.
(4)Marie D.
Food is pretty good but the employees are the rudest I have ever met, Especially the female that takes the orders I believe it's the same one who also works sat front counter. I went in to pick up my order not only did she give me dirty looks but when I asked her for a bag she practically threw it at me. What are Spanish people working at an Italian restraunt anyway!!!!
(1)Daniela P.
Extremely terrible service. Lousy delivery (had to go an hour later and get it myself). No accountability from management. Their story changes every time you call. I was never offered an apology or a refund. Truly horrible service!
(1)Johonna C.
Shrimp Florentine pizza--GET IT!
(4)Taylor R.
I love Sabatino's. The pizza is always hot,fresh, and delicious no matter what kind you order. They fill orders pretty quickly as well. You should definitely give it a try!
(5)Jet F.
want a quick way to ruin your diet? then this is the best place to go! I can eat all their pizzas, pastas, and lasagnas all day, every day
(5)Ariah K.
Best pizza deal in Arlington (two slices and a soda)! Especially since the slices are 1/4 of a pizza :-)
(4)Derek G.
Decent. Pizza was tasty. Mozzarella sticks weren't great (tasted frozen) - marinara to go with them was better. A bit expensive for what you get.
(3)Nilesh D.
I thought looking at reviews that this would be a good place to order from. I place an order and almost more than 55 minutes in I had to call to check on my order. I was told they have it and waiting on driver. More than an hour after the order was placed it would be delivered and they are not ready to oblige by giving it for free, which in Pizza business is golden standard. The lady on the line told me she has been busy and didn't place the order 20 minutes I placed it. She gave the reason of being busy for not able to meet the order and asked me 'what I want to do?' Pathetic way to talk to a customer. Sad experience. Spoiled the evening and I am never coming to this business again.
(1)Shannon B.
Perfect hole in the wall pizza joint!! Inexpensive and yummy! Mostly everything is homemade, or at least tastes like it!
(4)Ivy P.
This is by far the best pizza place in all of Arlington. No questions asked. Order whatever flavor you want, you can't go wrong. The pastas are heavenly. The cheesy lasagna is like Italian special cotton candy in the mouth. Very delicious.
(5)Matthew D.
This the second time I've had them mess up my order. No manager, no apology, no help. They also markup prices if you pay with a credit card yet still print the tip slip and rattle the jar. To make a long story short, the food is good but the business is awful. Order with care.
(1)Mike J.
Ordered some delivery to the hotel after a long day. Got ravioli Alfredo with garlic bread. The food came very quick and was piping hot! Alfredo had a good flavor and ravioli was basic cheese filled but good. Very large portion for a reasonable price.
(3)Diana W.
Sabatino's, well, I guess a lot of people living in Arlington have already known this place. Small but do has some good dishes! As a regular customer there, I hope I can give some tips to the newers in our town- Pizza--I love Sabatino's pizza. Personally, I like not too heavy style so I am not big fan of meat type. This kind of pizza feels light and is full of veggies. It is thin crust but still can satisfy you and your body~ Salad-haha, my husband and I already order their salad. We love their chef salad and Antipasto Salad. The salad is fairly big and material is fresh and tasty. You always can ask for more peppers or dressing! Nice !! Sub-Well, I didn't order a lot but I do like their Chicken Pesto hot Sub. Fresh grilled chicken with mozzarella cheese...so neat!!! My husband also likes their chicken parm sub...:) The price is medium but the quality is fairly high. It locates in very convenient spot, right near the movie theater. So I really recommend you guys to give a try~:)
(5)Darrell B.
as always they are consistently delicious! If i could give them ten stars i would. Its that good. seriously.
(5)Aaron K.
My go to take out joint in Arlington. The people behind the counter are fast and efficient. 15 minutes is usually done in 5-10, especially for a sandwich, take the under. The subs are great, large, and well priced. You can easily split their foot long subs with a small salad or fries and make a meal out of it. Pizza's are good, not great. They do a large cheese pizza for 7.99 any night of the week. They have huge slices to go for $2.25 before tax. This includes specialty pizzas! My favorite items are: grilled chicken caesar wrap ~6.50 steak bomb ~7 chicken salad wrap ~6.50 large cheese pizza 7.99 Service is efficient and the girls behind the counter are friendly. The guys get the job done but don't smile. I used to feel like I was getting a stare down when I came in here for a tip with 5+ people behind the counter watching you (awkward). This hasn't happened to me recently, hopefully it stays that way! Overall I keep coming back because it's close by to my apartment, but I have high food standards and these guys meet the bell every time! Quality food at quality prices. PS. They give a 5% discount off menu prices when you pay cash.
(4)Bryn H.
This is the best pizza in Arlington. The crust is thin and perfect -- not tough, just the right amount of chewy. I recently watched a big table-full of five year olds scarf down an entire large pepperoni pizza in total silence. We (the adults) especially like the specialty pizzas. Our favorite is the sporke, which is tomato sauce, cheese, circles of ricotta, and yummy mushrooms--we are picky about mushrooms and these are real, fresh, and delicious. We're also fans of the eggplant, which tastes like real eggplant and not the fried slices most places use. I'm not as big a fan of their pastas, but I haven't tried too many because the pizza is too good to skip. The place is tiny and not really meant for eat-in. It is also really hard to park in the area on a weekend night because the movie theater is just a block down, so I recommend delivery, or having two people in the car if you pick up so one can run in while the other double parks or drives around the block.
(5)Helen S.
Short and simple: I really like the pizza here! They are very fast and nice (did a pick-up via online order).
(4)Heather M.
I ordered from Sabatino's the other night. It was delicious. Their pizza is awesome! Their buffalo chicken tenders are homemade and absolutely delicious. We live in West Medford, and they delivered to us even though it was snowing pretty hard. I think this is one of the best pizza places I have tried in a really long time. This will be our new place for delivery!
(4)Laura G.
When my boyfriend and I first moved to Cambridge, our roomate recommended this place for dinner while we unpacked. Not only is the pizza delicious, but the subs are good and the pasta is INCREDIBLE!! The cheese lasagna is delicious and flavourful. The haddock scampi is great, the florentine pasta is great, everything we've ordered has been good. What's even better is how fast its all ready. We live about 10 minutes away, and by the time we get there our order is ready and piping hot. Whenever I don't feel like cooking, my boyfriend always asks if we can get Sabatino's.
(4)Sasha M.
Lately, I've been feeling the Amazonian woman in me stir and tickle my cravings for large portions of meat. Real meat - as rare as anyone can make it for me. I placed an order through GrubHub for Sabatino's steak tips (I indicated rare and extra crispy fries for my note) and steak bomb sub. Delivery time: 50 minutes Followed order notes: No Granted this was a delivery order, some things may not get delivered with the same quality as in the restaurant, but I believe restaurants should be able to foresee certain things and make necessary accommodations to ensure the quality is there. My sub sandwich was a disaster. The contents tasted average (3.5 stars) with no special seasoning - and it was all stuffed in a hot dog bun sized sub that was drenched in grease from the steak, so much so that it started turning into mush and falling apart. I had to take a fork and a spoon to scoop out the wet bread, not at all appetizing. The steak tip order was not at all how I asked them to make it. First of all, these steak tips came in thin strips, not thick chunks, so they couldn't have made it rare even if I asked them to. Good customer service would have been to call me and let me know they can't make it rare, instead they just.. ignored it. My fries were also wet, mushy and not at all crispy like I mentioned - I like it to be in the frier for extra long so it doesn't taste like cardboard when I eat them. Unfortunately, they didn't follow my instructions on this either. This was my first time ordering here. I might try it one more time depending on my mood, but I will not be ordering the sub or the steak tips from them again.
(2)M J.
Our go to pizza delivery service for the past 10 years. Quality is quite high and prices are not. Pizza, calzone, homemade chicken veg soup and grilled steak are our go to's. Pasta is decent as are salads tho I prefer all dark greens versus their mostly iceberg salad mix. Always super fast too.
(4)Lisa A.
I don't write reviews but I thought this place deserved one. It was HORRIBLE! I wish I took a picture because you would never believe it. My husband got a steak, cheese, and mushroom and because it came in a Styrofoam container it was all mushy - nasty! I ordered a sub called the "Romano Sub" Which was Prosciutto, tomato, basil, Mozzarella. Pretty much a standard in our house we get it all the time. I should have been suspect because it said it has shredded Parmesan cheese. I thought that was weird but I was like what the heck I'll give it a whirl. Well the Prosciutto was so thickly sliced you could barely chew it and the mozzarella was not sliced at all it was just those little mozzarella balls and the tomatoes were chopped up not sliced. There was a dusting of Parmesan but for what? To cover up that this thing was a hideous mess. My husband and I are both Italian and this place should not be able to call themselves an "Italian Kitchen" there was NO LOVE anywhere to be found in this food. I don't know what these people are smoking that are giving these good reviews to this place or maybe they just don't know good food....no offense. But save your money if you have any taste buds at all!!
(1)Tiff D.
The subs are a foot long, great quality, and inexpensive. Also a bonus that they agreed to deliver to Davis Sq. I plan on ordering here alot more often.
(4)Ann B.
First time ordering from this restaurant and it will be my last. Wrong topping on pizza. I ordered pepperoni (onions, mushrooms, black olives) and got hamburger-- yuck! I've had frozen pizza that taste much better! Pizza had no flavor at all. Not worth $22!!
(1)Aimee M.
Just ordered from this place for the first time tonight. We ordered the following, one small margarita pizza, garden salad with chicken, ceaser salad with chicken, baked ham and swiss hero and a turkey and swiss hero. The pizza and salads were good and would order them again the heroes on the other hand were horrible. They were so bad I thought about calling and asking for my money back. The bread was bad, the mayo was bad, there was no lettuce or tomato on it and the cold cuts were the of the lowest quality, I would rather have subway any day. Also, they call the ham baked ham which lead us to believe it was baked ham and not a cheap cold cut, in fact it was just a cheap cold. If I do order from here again I do not think I would venture to even try a hot sub because how bad the hero bread was. If you order from here stick to the pizza and salads.
(3)Johnson Q.
This was by far, the worst pizza I've ever had. I don't know why, since the other reviews are all raves. I got a 'pizza' which was pretty much a scrap of old cardboard covered in flour, with absurdly tasteless toppings. Beyond dry, and I went from covering it in hot sauce, to just throwing it out and eating hot sauce on bread. I wanted to go back and throw it at their window if they didn't give me my money back or something. Maybe they were just having a bad day. I want to give them another chance, but with something this bad, I really don't feel up to it.
(1)Andrea B.
I got delivery from here the other night and had one decent pizza, and one not so decent pizza. The Sabatino Pizza is a white pizza with spinach, feta cheese, garlic, tomatoes, oregano, and mozzarella cheese. Verdict - Too much spinach, not enough feta and mozzarella, just dull tasting in general. The Capital Pizza is topped with a pesto sauce, sliced tomato, mozzarella cheese & artichoke hearts. Verdict - This was the better pizza of the two. It had more cheese on it, and for me the cheese is what makes or breaks a pizza. The pesto sauce was delicious. The dough on both pizzas was a little bit thicker than I usually like but still acceptable. I don't foresee myself ordering from here again. At $11.23 a pop, the price isn't terrible but I'd rather pay more for a pizza that I liked better.
(2)Zoe P.
The pizza is barely edible and only when it's piping hot. James D's story about the jalapeno pizza? Happened to me too. The mushroom and pepperoni was slightly better. And the best thing about this pizza is the simple, sweet sauce, so I don't see the point in all those sauce-less specials. We ate in (strange but true) the first time we had Sabatino's pizza, and none of the other customers who visited for take-out got pies. So maybe (maybe) I'll try the subs and pasta dishes someday.* But I'm going to have to explore Arlington's other pizza options, and I'm discouraged, you guys. *I did. They're bad. End of story.
(1)Jean S.
I just love their tortellini special - the sauce is wonderful - loaded with broccoli, artichoke hearts, mushrooms and carrots - think it was @7..00 and more than enough for 2 people - definite keeper!
(5)Chaos M.
I tried the pasta and I think it is similar with other places.
(3)Al S.
I've ordered take out a few times now and I must say the food has always been delicious! From pizza to subs we have not been disappointed. My favorite so far is the eggplant parm sub.
(5)Jason F.
This place looks like any other take out restaurant on the inside, but the food they offer and the specials the have are great! I went in the other day and they had a turkey club special which included fries for only 7 dollars. They don't skimp out either, the club had a lot of bacon and turkey on top of it, and the french fries filled the rest of the container. The food tasted delicious too. I would definitely go back again.
(4)Arthur M.
Chicken Pesto Sub is different but awesome, their pasta dishes are also really good! Great service and delicious food says it all, I definitely recommend Sabatino's if you are ever in Arlington
(5)Katie S.
Pasta, amazing. Pizza and everything else...well gross isn't really a strong enough word...The dirtiness of the place turned me off when I went in for the first time instead of ordering on the phone.
(2)Prasant L.
The pizza is absolutely delicious and they have great delivery hours. One time, I ordered through GrubHub and the order didn't go through to the restaurant. So, when I called, they repeatedly said they were really sorry and proceeded to adding a free piece of chocolate cake to my order and delivering it within fifteen minutes. The owners seem to really care about their customers.
(5)Tommy T.
THE BEST pizza I have ever had (The Sabatino's)
(5)Adam A.
Delicious food. Enormous portions. Enough said
(5)Lynette S.
FYI: This place makes Za's pizza (down the street) look like the overrated, blah that it is.... DELICIOUS, CHEAP AND HUGE PIZZA!!! PULL the car OVER! (it is on mass ave but on the corner of the side street and is next door to the post office...hope that helps!) This is a local, family-owned pizza shop that most people would use for delivery/take-out. It is so good! What I tried & recommend: Mushroom and cheese pizza slice and feta, spinach slice...both ENORMOUS and couldn't finish so my lunch doubled as dinner!
(5)Danielle E.
Sabatino's is this New Yorker's go-to when I'm craving pizza. Can't give it 5 stars because it's not New York good, and I can't give it 4 stars because it's been hit and miss a few times. Usually get a great pie, for a great price. The subs are good too -- haven't tried their pastas.
(3)Allie A.
You have to get the Capital Pizza. You just have to. It's a perfectly cooked pizza with a pesto based sauce, mozzarella, sliced tomato and artichoke hearts. I can honestly say this would be my least meal. It's just that good. Oddly enough they also make a mean homemade chicken soup. And their grilled chicken is juicy and well marinated. So, why do they lose one star? Well, the salads are just so-so. And I wasn't as impressed with some of the other specialty pizzas. But the Capital Pizza itself deserves 5 stars.
(4)Josh B.
The pizza here is awesome! I was so surprised. My girlfriend and I have been looking for a great pizza place in the area with little success. A large cheese was 9 bucks, and it sure was good! Definitely coming back
(5)Andrea G.
Hello go-to Take out place! I've been ordering take out from this place for almost 7 years and I can say Ive only had 2 bad experiences. Both experiences were simply things that I'm sure all take-out pizza places encounter at some point! I typically see the same faces behind the counter and they all, while extremely busy, never seem to make me feel unwelcome or rushed out the door. Delivery is very timely and has rarely exceeded the allotted time given over the phone. Their onion rings are fantastic and their pizza is the real deal! They never skimp on side condiments and dont charge you extra! I was in shock when I had called once and they picked up my call "Yes Andrea, what can I get you today". Do I really call that much? Thankfully the answer to that is NO, but they often save digits of frequent and local customers! Phew!
(4)Sean M.
3.2 Stars A good and example of a well run small Red Sauce operation that serves a decent pie, sandwiches and pasta dishes. Prices are fair and the quality is high. The crust on the pizza is not too thick and the pies have some bubbling, I don't mind that. There are some interesting toppings combos on the specialty pizza list. The pasta dishes are not that adventurous but not overly Americanized either. It is small and cramped if you are eating in but still pleasant enough. * If I lived nearby they would probably be my goto for RS Italian. * Very friendly people * Parking is an issue during peak hours.
(3)Lisa G.
Omg best eggplant parm sandwich ever!!!!!!! I've been searching for a place for good eggplant parm and finally found one. Highly recommend!
(5)ali g.
By far my favorite pizza in all of Boston. I've been a fan of Sabs for 7 years and their "Sabatino" pizza is what I always order. How can you go wrong when you get a pizza pie that is named after the place?? It's just done to perfection with: (No Tomato Sauce) spinach, feta cheese, garlic, sliced tomato, oregano, & mozzarella cheese. I love sauce, but it would ruin this pizza, so I get it on the side. I can't say that I love their other pizzas as much - they just master this particular pie. Sabs will always be my #1 go-to pizza joint! Other locations: Brighton (same great service and food when I lived in Brighton) and also Waltham!
(5)SuMing S.
I am so disappointed with this place. I ordered online, they charged my card, and received a receipt to my email address. I called 45 minutes later to check on my order. The woman told me the order was on it's way. I called 1.5 hours after I made my order and I still hadn't received my food, they told me they never received my order and I should call the company who manages their online orders, only they didn't know which company that was (and there isn't any information in my receipt showing who the company is). I asked if they would take my order and they said no, I should call the companies. I expressed my puzzlement and the manager on the phone hung up on me. I can't even comment on the food, but the service alone gives me enough reason to never order from here again, nor will I be recommending it. Good job at loosing a customer.
(1)Heather S.
Really good Italian food for inexpensive prices. Pizza looks (and sounds good). I ordered the Chicken Cacciatore Style -- it was very spicy! It was so good that I began to fantasize about eating it while watching my favorite movie or playing my favorite video game, or eating it with my favorite friend -- ANYTHING to combine two favorites together. It was so big that I ate it for dinner, shared it with my housemate for her dinner, ate it for lunch, and have 2 servings left for lunch and dinner! Serving includes homemade bread and pasta. Cost? $8.95 plus tax and tip! AMAZING.
(5)Paula A.
My BF & i can never decide where to get pizza in Arlington b/c we each have a favorite (he likes Sabatino's -- i like Nichola's). This wkend i caved & we went to Sabatino's... gotta admit, the pizza was really good. He considers himself an expert having been brought up on NYC pizza & he loves it. not sure if it's my FAVORITE arlington pizza shop -- but its definitely really good.
(4)Eric B.
It's been a great decade of ordering take-out from Sabatino's! This is our go-to for pizza...last night ordered the chicken fajita pizza and caliante. Loved it. The grilled chicken Greek salad is fantastic, and the bread that comes with the salad is AWESOME. The employees are incredibly friendly and always meet you with a smile. Service is fast and I have only had positive experiences!
(5)Tommy B.
This place does pretty much everything well - good prices and fast delivery. Do yourself a favor and try: 1) Chicken Fra Diavolo (without veggies); and, 2) Chicken stir fry sub.
(5)Michelle A.
Tried Sabatino's for the first time on Wednesday night. Got the lasagna with chicken parm added on. It must of weighed about 2+ lbs for only $9. Got home and dug into this hefty portion and I was not disappointed. Very tasty with tons of ricotta cheese. Chicken cutlets were delicious too! Definitely will go back.
(4)Paul E.
Very friendly staff!
(4)Jamie S.
Great quality, great price, great people. I live practically next door, so between these guys and Whatta Wing, temptation lurks everywhere for delicious take-out. Slices are big if you just need a snack, they're more like a meal. And priced at two and a quake regardless of toppings (and they have some great combos usually for slice pies), it's a real deal stealio. One of my favorite pies ever is the Al Pacino - prosciutto, roasted peppers, and tomatoes - ma donn !!!! che bella. Next thing I wanna try are the steak tips - 10 bucks for tips, fries and salad - sound like a deal to me.
(5)Michael C.
In the town of a 1,000 pizza shops Sabatino's is king. Best slice of pizza in the town of Arlington hands town. There subs, especially their chicken parm is excellent.
(4)Marcy S.
This was a pleasant surprise! I've now tried their calzone, their pasta (both the Alfredo and their meat sauce), their chef salad, and their chicken fingers. I've yet to be disappointed. I've only ordered from them via delivery, and each time, the food arrived quickly and was hot and fresh. Even when they misunderstood my order (one calzone arrived with ham and onion instead of hamburger and onion) I was surprised to find that... it was good! The meat sauce has actual identifiable bits of meat in it, which is a rarity. I'm not sure why I hadn't ordered from them until recently, but I am happy to have now discovered an Arlington eatery who will deliver delicious dinners.
(4)DAVID J.
sign posted in window for pizza special{overcharged me!} pizza is not recommended better quality and value available elsewhere
(1)Kara P.
Great pizza, better pasta dishes. I can honestly say, I've never had a bad meal from Sabatino's. I order from them about once a month. Their pasta dishes are great and could easily feed two. Highly recommend their chicken marsala and chicken broccoli and ziti.
(5)Kevin A.
With all these great reviews, I thought this place was going to be awesome but it was far from it. I tried the buffalo chicken Calzone (because someone recommended it) and my wife order a pasta dish. Neither was that great. The calzone was extremely dry and bready and the pasta was pretty grease. If you want good pizza head over to Nicola in arlington heights. They have great pizza.
(1)Bill R.
This is my favorite pizza in the Boston area, im a little biased though because I don't even need to drive here which is a huge plus. This is seriously good pizza though and for $7 16" cheese take-out you cant beat it. It passes my ultimate pizza test with ease which is if it as good cold the next day its a great pie. They have other great items as well. Their Italian pasta meals are amazing and huge, can easily feed 2 people. I usually get the Fria Diavlo. There subs are also really good and they use good quality ingredients in them, my go to is the Chicken Parm. Lastly the service is fast and friendly.
(5)Vanilla P.
Great place for take out, not so great to dine in. The interior is pretty drab, and Vern Yip would tell you that the primary focus of the room is the counter / register area. Sure, there are tables, and there's even two refrigerated soda cabinets, but mostly your eye is drawn to the large (and somewhat intimidating) counter area. The food is amazing. If Thomas Keller could recreate a take out restaurant that mainly served pizza and killer pasta dishes, he would most likely copy every detail of Sabatino's menu.... but he'd jack up the prices and decrease the sizes by 75%. The cheese slices I had were huge and crispity, and hubby's burger-sized turkey club came with an abundance of fries larger than Lake Erie and Superior put together. So if Sabatino's were a famous person, I'd say it would be either Perez Hilton, the PM channel 7 news weather guy, or Tanya Harding: Interesting balance of flavors and depth, but not the most attractive celeb in the world.
(4)Linda S.
The pizza is great and not greazy. The pasta dishes top the pizza. P.S. I have always wondered how they can fit 10+ people behind the counter of this pizza shop.
(4)Maureen R.
We had our daughter's graduation party catered from Sabatino's yesterday. Everything was fabulous! First of all, we changed the arrival time twice because we were running late from the graduation traffic - they just said "okey doke" and arrived exactly on time. The hot food was hot, the veggie platter was STACKED with fresh veggies in great shape, and most importantly the guests raved about all the dishes - particularly the meatballs, the eggplant parmesan and the chicken ziti broccoli. We always go to Sabatino's for pizza, subs and pasta dishes for take out, but this is the first time having them cater - and it was fantastic.
(5)Amber S.
I just ordered the traditional small pizza and a small Caesar salad, great small pizza, good for 1 or two people and the salad looks and taste fantastic. great delivery choice
(4)Devon R.
This is another one of those instances where I wish I could give 4 1/2 stars. This is my go to pizza place and has been for a couple years now. Though they have multiple locations, the Arlington one stands out for me. Their crust is just crisp enough to support a pie with a good number of toppings but also light and doughy at the same time. The buffalo chicken calzone is awesome as well, they make it differently than their allston location, not sure what exactly is different, but it's WAY better. The calzone isn't your standard fare, offering more of a stromboli style offering. This results in a thinner crisperier crust which is perfect for splitting with friends. Not only is the Pizza good, but the pasta is also really tasy, you really can't go wrong here. Only reason it's not 5 stars is it's not the best pizza i've ever had, but it might be the best takeout pizza I've had in boston.
(4)B L.
This place is filthy inside. If you like the food, I suggest delivery only-- once I step foot in here to pick up a pizza I haven't been back. They should try sweeping the place once in a while, fixing the leaky stained ceiling and maybe throwing away the dirty remnants of previous customers. GROSS GROSS GROSS.
(1)Engelbert H.
Just a quick update now that I've gotten food here a bunch of times: In addition to pretty good pizza.. they have the best eggplant parm sub around in my opinion. It's really excellent.. homemade and it shows. If only they had some other bread choices besides your standard sub roll.
(4)V L.
I give them 4 stars for their pizza slices. Never had anything else there. I prefer the slices,(They are huge!) for some reason the whole pies taste different. Definitely my favorite place for Italian style pizza slices in Arlington. I've always wondered how the place made a profit with like six people behind the small counter!
(4)Kim G.
This is the best Italian style pizza in MA!
(5)erin n.
Man, I love this place. My husband and I live so close...dangerously close. So close that I have eaten there too many times in a week to admit. The slices are really good but what I really love is the pasta. Their lasagna and spinach ravioli are my favorites. And the rolls=O.M.G. I love that they have a whole wheat pasta option that is incredibly tasty too. They are so friendly there, too, which means a lot to me. If I ever needed an event catered, I would seriously consider them as I have heard great things about their catering service.
(4)Eva L.
This location of Sabatino's Italian Kitchen is incredible! I have been ordering take-out from the deli and the catering menus for over 13 years. Only once did I have a mixed up delivery. They make the BEST EGGPLANT PARMESAN you will ever have! Thin layers of breaded eggplant with fresh tomatoes--just can't be beat. The "half-tray" feeds at least 10 people and for $33, I literally couldn't buy the ingredients and make this for less, especially considering the time to prep the eggplant. Other family favorites are the Mushroom Ravioli and the Chicken and Broccoli Ziti entrees. Thank you Sabatino's for making my entertaining so easy!
(5)Julia F.
I used to order from here all the time when I lived in the area. I love the wraps that they serve, all very good - as well as the subs, but I would go elsewhere for a really good steak bomb in Arlington. I like the pizza as well, it is very good. I suggest you try either the "Sabatino's" pizza (which has no red sauce, just spinach, feta, garlic, sliced tomato, oregano and mozzarella) or the "meat lovers" is also good. The price is right here! Delivery is free - or they charge a dollar if you order under 10 bucks, or something.
(4)Jason K.
Sad I know, but I am a weekly customer of Sab's for my Pizza fix. (Winter has been hard on my desire to go outside - leave me alone!). I think it's the best East Arl Pizza - italian style, tasty,not too salty sauce and good ingredient selections. They also have really good buffalo-ish wings. I say "ish" as they call them Buffalo, but they're not your classic buffalo. They are, however, hot, messy and awesome. Add to this the biggest upside of Sab's - call them for delivery 1) they use caller ID to know your address in advance..I like that, and 2) they always say "ok, 30-40 minutes"...then show up like 15 minutes later. I'm a big fan of early pizza delivery...you KNOW it's hot when it arries.
(4)Susan M.
Eh...decidedly mediocre. I had the Sabatino's pizza, which I expected to be good since they named it after the restaurant. It had spinach, tomatoes, feta cheese on a white pizza. The crust was pretty good, and the ingredients were fresh, but the flavors were very blah. The feta was overly salty and there was hardly any garlic and the tomatoes were pretty tasteless. Edible, but not flavorful. I've definitely had better, and I've definitely had worse. I'll be trying the other pizza places in town before I go back to this one.
(2)Haviva P.
Two thumbs up for being a good thin crust, NY style if you will, pizza place. The ingredients are fresh and the pizza was not greasy. I also loved the neighborhood feeling of this place - last night was my first time there and they treated me like a regular. With that said, my husband and I make pizza a lot at home and this was not that much better than what we make.When I eat a slice out I want that crispy crust you can only get in a pizza oven and, quite frankly, that little more grease that I am not willing to put on my homemade version. But as I have said before, I am admittedly a pizza snob (Pepe's and Sally's in New Haven have ruined me forever.) There are a lot of pizza places in E. Arlington though and if you are getting pick up, Sabatinos is the way to go.
(3)Corydon S.
Sabatino's has the best slice of pizza in Arlington. I always make the drive to their shop instead of getting delivery. The slices are large, so only go here if your hungry. Sabatino's has the best pizza in town, at a winning price. The only con is a pepperoni slice is pretty greasy, so I tend to stick cheese.
(3)Anne K.
For what is essentially a tiny little sub shop, this place really stands out. I would give it five stars if I was comparing it to simliar places. I can't really say much about their pizza, I ordered it once and it was pretty good (I still like all kinds of pizza including Za and Upper Crust). So it's probably a good bet and certainly less expensive than above said places. But we always order their pasta dishes and they are really good. The broccoli ziti is yum, chicken caccitore is great. The portions are huge and prices really decent. The pasta dishes are on par with a decent Italian restaurant I'd say. They seem tasty, fresh, not too oily/buttery, and they are cooked to order. They even offer wheat pasta (which I tried didn't like too mealy!) But it's nice to have the option. We have also gotten their subs, which strangely only seem to come in one large size. But they were good too. Overall all though- try their pasta dishes, will not disapoint! This is not really a great place to eat in, definetely a take-out or delivery place. There are some tables but it is basically like eating in a sub shop. And this place is insanely busy too so if you eat in expect a mob coming in and out. I haven't tried their catering yet but would give it a shot on their pasta.
(4)Marc H.
While Arlington has become a hotbed of good restaurants, it is certainly not a place to go if you want good pizza. This is ironic, since Arlington used to be known for two things a couple of decades ago--pizza places and banks. But most of the pizza places around back then were mediocre, and most of them today are average to good. But there are a few that are better than the rest, including Sabatino's in East Arlington. This is probably the closest you'll find to foldable New York-style pizza in Arlington, and they do a good version of that type of thin-crust pizza. It isn't mind-blowingly good (and there is zero atmosphere), but it is about as good as you'll get in this northwest suburb of Boston.
(4)Krissy B.
We tried Sabatino's for the first time this past Sunday when no one answered at Armando's in Cambridge. We were VERY pleased with their pizza- the pie was crispy and soft at the same time, not flimsy and not really hard. Totally recommend this place.
(5)Alexis B.
I live within walking distance of this place, and many of their foods are quite good (4 stars worthy even). They are quick, tasty, not too pricey. They lost a star from their chicken fingers though, they were quite overcooked and rubbery, lacking seasoning. If they specialized in chicken fingers, I would have dropped more stars, but because they don't, and because their menu is quite extensive (and everything else I have had has been cooked well), they still deserve 3 out of 5.
(3)J C.
I used to live in Providence, RI and literally dream about their pizza. Moved back to Arlington, and am psyched to have my addiction back. The delivery, fresh quality of the food, and really great service is amazing!
(5)Courtney S.
Sabatino's just catered our company summer party and it was terrific - we got lots of great comments about the food! It was abundant and tasty, the staff was terrific, and it all came in at a very reasonable price.
(4)Susan Z.
Among my friends I am know as a beacon of bad delivery. It doesn't matter where we order from, or where we are if I am present there is always a problem with delivery. You can imagine my sheer and utter happiness when on this COLD February evening I decided to order from Sabatino's for the first time and the delivery guy showed up 10 minutes EARLY! I was thrilled, but I quickly reminded myself that the delivery challenge wasn't over yet. Well, I am glad to report Sabatino's passed with flying colors. The pizza was very good, obviously very fresh ingredients and it was still hot upon arrival! I also ordered a ceaser salad, which I often don't do because I hate getting brown lettuce with holes in it, as is usually my experience with take-out salad. Sabatino's lettuce was incredibly green, crisp and fresh I was happily surprised. Serving sizes were large and for a fantastic value. It is clear from this meal that Sabatino's takes the time to produce quality food and service for a great value. After years of me being delivery disaster prone, I will absolutely make Sabatino's my go-to place for delivery! Thanks Sabatino's!!!
(5)Steve M.
So, this is one of the four Sabatino's restaurants in the Boston area. The "North Ender" sub is really tasty, with a nice array of quality meats involved. I love ordering a sub and getting prosciutto on it. It's really cheap, too.
(4)soxygal E.
Love the pizza here! A boyfriend of mine introduced me to Sabatinos, we religiously ordered pizza every sunday night. My relationship with thie pizza lasted a lot longer than my relationship with my boyfriend. Great pizza, great caprese salad - have never gotten anything else but I'm sure everything else is good. They deliver quickly, and the price is great as well. Can't really ask for much more in a local pizza place.
(5)Jim F.
had no idea what greek pizza was until I moved to MA, so always looked for a joint that reminded me of my north jersey roots, at least from a slice style perspective, and they do not disappoint, thin style, good crust (ny style if you call it that but just pizza to me), $5.95 for 2 slices and a drink (check the plexi glass on the left to see what slices are there, chicken and brocolli, spinach and feta, peppers and onions) slices are big and man they hit the spot, something about twice baked pie makes it right, check the calzone of the day for a good deal as well. solid place, and busy keeps it fresh
(4)Phil B.
Can you say...UNSANITARY?!?!?! I've tried their pizza slices on a few occasions and on each occasion the server places the pizza in the oven and (much worse) takes the pizza slice out of the oven with his or her bare hands. Meanwhile, the same folks are cashing out customers at the register and eating their own food behind the counter while they're touching your food with bare hands. I'ce never seen any of them wash their hands before removing the slice from the oven. Seriously, would it kill them to use a kitchen implement or a bakery tissue to take your slice out of the oven rather than their fingers? UPDATE 1/26/10: OK, having seen them use gloves while checking out the slices more recently, I decided to try a whole pizza. Boy, what a mistake. I ordered a small pepperoni pizza for delivery. Now, I didn't request extra cheese and wasn't necessarily in the mood for a particularly stringy pizza experience that night. I did, however, expect that the entire surface would be covered with cheese, albeit a thin layer. I wasn't that lucky. They put so little cheese on the pizza that there were bald spots throughout the pie. The individual slices I had purchased in the shop before had at least been covered with cheese What pizzeria doesn't cover the entire surface of the pie with cheese? This pizzeria. (For the record, this wasn't a gourmet pie with clumps of fresh mozzerella, in which case you wouldn't expect even distribution of cheese. It was a plain old pepperoni pizza theoretically covered with an even layer of shredded mozzerella).
(1)Melissa S.
Great pizza, pasta and subs. Best place in Arlington for a pizza, in my opinion. Their delivery is pretty quick too. I've gone in a couple of times to pick up, and the people at the counter were friendly too.
(5)Joe B.
In my last review I explained how great it was that they delivered from Arlington to the Medford/Somerville line. Well they don't anymore. Sad day.
(4)Katie K.
I love Sabotino's, my first experience was a grilled ckn caesar sald, I know sounds boring right. But they serve the ckn in a separate container still hot, which is great cuz it's not getting your salad all soggy while it's being delivered. (Delivery is always really quick like 10-15 mins most of the time) I used to travel up there just for the salad on the weekends. Then I tried their ckn parmigian. Oh my goodness, deliscious. It's not your frozen premade ckn fingers cooked rolled in sauce n cheese. It's actually ckn cutlets breaded and cooked, they have homemade sauce and you can taste the effort put into the food. Like home cooking. DELICIOUS!!! I've had other things as well, and never unsatisfied. Good food, check it out yourself.
(5)Ilene F.
Sweetheart and I hunkered down for the endless Red Sox game the other night, and ordered a half sausage/carmelized onion/hot pepper and half tomato/feta/garlic/basil. It arrived hot, and for all those toppings, was reasonably priced. I've only done subs, pizza and salad (as a nod to having something "healthy,") and found their food fresh and not greasy. An important resource for the post season.
(4)Julie A.
good pizza and calzones. haven't tried much else. oh, fries are not so hot. fast delivery, great variety on menu (one of the few local places that has ricotta!) and fresh stuff!
(4)ChianWen T.
Cheap and fast delivery. The wraps are great but I would stay away from the chicken wings. It's not that they are bad, just that they are not good enough.
(5)Melissa P.
this is the only pizza shop in arlington (that i've discovered so far - someone please let me know if there is another!) that actually does *REAL* italian pizza. none of that greek crap (no offense to the greek, you make great gyros and subs, but shitty pizza) that anyone who knows anything about pizza knows what i'm talking about. pizza is fantastic - and a tip from my italian grandmother - freeze leftover pizza and heat it up in the oven and the crust stays fresh. the subs are huge, cheap, and good. love this place.
(5)Lauren B.
Sabatino's take out is perfect to munch on while you watch Patriots playoff football. We ordered a half plain and half veggie pizza. The veggie side was heavy with olives, onions, peppers and tomatoes and required two hands to eat. It was very good but messy. Unfortunately my friend was out of paper towels so I had to use potholders instead (gottta love a boy's apartment). The best part was the Pats won. Maybe we should order from here for the rest of the postseason, not that the Pats need any luck...
(4)Liz K.
VERY BAD DELIVERY SERVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE WAITED 90 MINUTES FOR AN ORDER, PIZZA WAS COLD! way to much garlic, even in their chicken salad. This is the type of pizza that tastes aweful cold, but good when its hot. There salad with grilled chicken is pretty good, lots of different types of veggies. Not worth ordering again.
(2)Jennifer V.
The Sporkie is delicious! My only complaint is that the crust/dough is pretty tough to chew and not nearly as good as Za or Maria's Pizza. If they change up their dough, I think they could easily be one of the best pizza places around. I hope they consider my review.
(4)Marissa K.
When I moved away from Allston/Brighton I was really upset to be leaving Sabatino's. Little did I know that there would be one that delivers to me in Porter Square! Their pizza is awesome - I am a big fan of a thicker slice of pizza with a soft crust. It is more New York pizza and not the thin and crispy kind. I have tried a few different kinds there - we usually stick with onions and mushrooms, but I also looove their sporke pizza which has delicious ricotta cheese and mushrooms. Their veggie is great too. We are also in love with their greek salads with chicken. It is a decent size salad topped with plenty of feta cheese, olives, green peppers, etc. The grilled chicken comes on the side and is a VERY generous portion of chicken. And, best of all, it comes with a piece of homemade bread (think pizza crust) on the side. So. good. Not only is their pizza awesome, but they are all the nicest people that work there! We often get delivery and it is always really fast and the delivery person is always so friendly and nice. Bonus is that if you pay in cash your order will cost less!
(5)leslie m.
once was to much, ordered a pizza came cold called the manager insisted it was hot told me he did not know me so he would not remake another pizza. what's with he did not know me he is not supossed to. pizza was the worst ever tried one bite
(1)Gil G.
Not sure how this place got such great reviews. Some of the blandest pizza I've ever had. My pizza arrives semi-cold, 45 minutes after I ordered it (was told it would take 30 minutes). It was like eating cardboard.
(1)Aunt Selma g.
I am so happy to have found a very good pizza place that delivers to me without having to eat too much cardboard on the way. (only happened once with a terrible pizza delivered from Pinkys) I got a salad which was very good and a caliente pizza which was great. I still haven't gone to whole foods, so tonight I will try a spinach calzone.
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