We had an excellent meal here, my mom is vegan and they had a lot of delicious options for her. She had the charred cabbage plate and I had the lamb kabab wrap. We also got the pickles, tershi, and lutenita salatims. The pickles were not good but literally everything else was phenomenal the fries being my favorite. It was so great. read more

Saba - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The food at Saba was delicious, simple, and fresh! The humus and pita was definitely the star of the show. I could've eaten the blue crab hummus as a meal alone. The shrimp dish was good, but not as wonderful as the rest of the meal! The green falafel was definitely a favorite as well, even if it is simpler than some of the other options. There was slight disappointment in the chicken not being available, so be prepared for disappointment if going on a weekend or busy time as they may sell out! Service was great and the restaurant has wonderful charm to it! I recommend eating in the lounge if available when making your reservations! read more

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This upscale middle eastern restaurant in uptown is worth going out of your way for! Saba was quite packed on a Friday night so would recommend making a reservation in advance to be safe. We arrived ~20 minutes before our reservation and were able to get seated right away outside. My group ordered a bunch of plates to share. We started with the 3 salatim for $27, which we treated as dipping sauces for the pita bread. They were fun to try but would probably skip next time and just order more hummus instead. We were obsessed with the pita bread and asked for refills probably like 5 times. The brussel sprout hummus was incredible and the highlight of our meal - the texture was smooth and creamy, and the flavors out of this world! It featured a heaping portion of crispy, caramelized brussel sprouts with intense flavors that complemented the comparatively mild hummus. It was so delicious that we ended up ordering a second portion. The lamb hummus was decent but was outshone by the brussel sprout hummus. Our server also recommended the blue crab hummus in addition to the two we ordered - would love to try that next time! For our mains, we ordered the bright green falafel and the harissa roasted chicken. The chicken was amazingly succulent and effortlessly fell off the bone. I was a big fan of the harissa sauce but would def recommend eating it was some pita as the flavor can be a bit overwhelming by itself. The falafel was good but nothing special. Overall, I had a lovely experience here and wholeheartedly recommend! read more

Saba - Harissa Roasted Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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

Saba - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Hey, Saba! Girl, you have done it again, constantly raising the bar for us all and doing it flawlessly. I'd say I'm surprised but I know who you are. I've seen it up close and personal. Saba, you make me so proud, and I love you! Food 10/10 Service 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 and normally I don't like sitting so close to other patrons but it's spaced out perfectly. Saba sets the bar high for dining in New Orleans, and i eagerly anticipate my next visit to savor their culinary delights!! read more

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I honestly don't understand people giving this place 4 or 5 stars The food sucks The staff is fake friendly And the prices are outrageous for no reason The place looks good but the tables squeezed together like a school lunch room. I was looking forward to have dinner at saba with multiple recommendation but visit was very disappointing. read more

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

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A taste of Israel on Magazine Street. Another interesting culinary adventure from Alon Shaya, Saba offers twists on traditional Israeli street foods and more. Saba, which means grandfather in Hebrew, has a menu with choices of small plates, large plates, drinks and desserts. Start off with a selection of salatim. These small plate appetizers are so fresh. The pickles are delicious as are the beets. The fresh wood oven baked pita with zaatar dip is delicious. Add a hummus or two. We got the hummus with roasted Brussels sprouts. So good and and fresh. The hummus with spicy lamb ragu was also a good non vegetarian option. Perfect to dip with the fresh pita bread. The fresh Fatoush salad with summer squash was so nice and refreshing. Loved the baby squash and butter lettuce. For mains, the eggplant was a light bite. The lamb kabob on whipped tahini was good as well. Still have room for dessert? The pistachio baklava and malabi are a delicious way to end a nice meal. Outside patio seating is available. Price is higher than what I am used to paying for Mediterranean food, but still a nice meal with family. read more

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So, I don't know if this place takes themselves too seriously or they don't know what they are doing but while they had empty tables and bar stools (that they claimed were also reserved) they told me there was an hour wait- ok, so maybe they didn't have enough staff to accommodate all guests, so I agreed to wait. Although the wait was less than an hour and we were seated in about 20 minutes at some of the bar stools that had been empty, I did wait for about an hour to receive our main course- not sure if the bartender forgot to place our main dish or not but when she realized the wait (which was far beyond reasonable) she didn't offer to buy us a cocktail or coffee during the bizarre delay. I liked the Bright Green Falafel and Hummus. The Shakshuka that finally arrived was overcooked (the eggs were hard) and bland- she did remove that from the bill despite me not asking her too- that was nice but seemed necessary given the obstacles we'd already encountered. I'd still give this place another shot. Ambiance is light and airy- they have many copies of one book on the shelves but aren't partners with the author anymore?? That doesnt make sense to me. read more

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I truly wish I had checked these reviews before deciding to spend a big birthday dinner there. The service was non-existent. The waitress ignored our table. Never any communication or check ins at all. I had to chase her down for the bill and then to pay it. The food was decent, but in no way counter balances the service. There was all this faff for the dinner to come out at once, but it was wrong and we had to ask the hostess (yes the hostess) to find our waitress to even just get bread for our meals. Abysmal. I grew up in New Orleans and no longer live there so this night out mattered and it was such a disappointment for my whole family. At the price point the service needs to change. read more

I went to Saba for the first time on Wednesday night for Valentine's Day. Upon arrival, we were seated quickly. There were multiple rooms and we were seated in the main dining room. This is a great spot for a date night - it is dimly lit and very romantic. I ordered a Dionysius Revival. It is a drink inspired by a margarita with cucumber and ancho infused tequila. It was a good drink, but a little too cucumber-y for me. The food, wow, was delicious. The blue crab hummus I will dream about until the next time I go to Saba. And I will order it every time I go - it's that good. For my entree, I ordered the grilled Louisiana Gulf Shrimp. The shrimp were juicy and delicious, but there were only four and this plate was small. For dessert, the waiter suggested the hazelnut chocolate pudding. Wow, it was delicious. The toasted marshmallow, shortbread, and the pudding at the bottom all in one bite was phenomenal. I will definitely be back to explore the menu at Saba and eat more blue crab hummus! read more

Saba - Grilled Louisiana Gulf Shrimp - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I'm genuinely saddened to give this rating because I had very high expectations for Saba. We arrived with reservations, yet waited about 35 minutes before even being offered water.We came 4 adults and one 11 year old boy. Our server then explained there was confusion about which tables were assigned to which servers, which felt like a pretty flimsy excuse since we kept smiling at all the waiters, hoping they would come and help us. So at 35 minutes in, we finally got water!! Once we got her, to help her, we decided to order drinks, appetizers, and entrées all at once to help move things along, as we mentioned, we were all super starved. We are a fun and happy group, so maybe because we weren't sulking we didn't get attention? Unfortunately, the experience continued to unravel. We waited another 40 minutes for our appetizer, and our drinks still hadn't arrived. During this time, three tables seated after us--who also ordered after us--received both drinks and appetizers before we did. When we asked, we were told the bar was backed up, which didn't align with what we were seeing around us. The lamb hummus was excellent--truly the highlight of the meal. However, we were told additional bread would be brought, and it never was. After finishing the appetizer, we waited another 30 minutes before the next course arrived. By then, the 11-year-old dining with us was completely done and frustrated, which is understandable. From there, the food was disappointing: * The chicken was dry and lukewarm, though flavorful * The fish was overcooked however the sauce was delicious * The falafel was shockingly dry--honestly th,e driest falafel I've ever had The small plate lamb wasn't even given to us until we were done eating. Since the witness never checked on us she only found out about it when she came to get our empty plates. A half apology and 20 Min. later, we finally got the lamb. Our server never checked back to see how the food was, she walked by plenty of times, but not once acknoweldged out table, and nothing was offered to make up for the experience--no dessert, no comp, just a brief, half-hearted apology. Saba is a beautiful restaurant with so much potential, but our visit did not reflect the quality or hospitality we expected. Sadly, we won't be returning, and we can't recommend it based on this experience. I truly hope this was an off night--but it was not a great one for us. All the people that arrived and ordered after us got served before us read more

I was kicking myself a little because I saw a ton of open slots for reservations earlier on a Tuesday and then when we arrived at 6:30, seeing lots of open tables, were still turned away until 8:15 because they had a lot of reservations coming at 7:30. We asked them if we could stay the hour and leave before that happened but were told no in case someone showed how early. We put our names down and went to the bar, only to be told we can't have a drink unless we see the host (who actually came running after us to tell us we had to wait on the patio). Well, we ended up walking down the street to Avo who were more than happy to serve drinks and an app at the bar while we waited. Honestly, it's lost revenue for Saba by doing it this way. Anyway, we came back around 7:45 to see if they could seat us early and they said they would let us know. We did notice when we came back that the side dining room was still fully empty as it had been at 6:30 and the entire row of tables below the patio were also all empty just like when we left earlier. We finally got sat 5 min early and the waitress recommend a Spanish wine for me, which was enjoyable. I was sad to learn that the Brussels sprout hummus that I was looking forward to eating is made in the same place as the pita so I could not have it due to cross contamination risk so we settled for the blue crab hummus... which was really just ok. What really left a bad taste in my mouth was that they made me pay for the $10 crudite since I could not eat the pita for the hummus. Most other places I have been to will provide carrots and cucumber complimentary to accommodate allergies like mine. The labneh we had was nothing amazing, and half of it remained after we finished. But... and this is why I struggled about whether to leave a higher review... their special of the evening was a whole grilled branzino, deboned, surrounded by roasted cherry tomatoes and peppers. The fish was really really tender, cooked perfectly, and the tomatoes were juicy and delicious. Grilled lemon over everything just made it perfect. So, if you have a reservation, don't have any allergies, and get the branzino, this would easily be a 5 star review for you. read more

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

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Beautiful bright restaurant on Magazine street. The food is incredible - fresh, Israeli but still has that New Orleans influence. Service is attentive and helpful but th le food is remarkable. The blue crab hummus is an absolute stand out with fresh, piping hot pita. The other food was excellent too but the blue crab hummus was phenomenal. read more

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Another great restaurant from Shaya! We ate at Shaya a few years ago and were excited to hear there was a new concept coming. We found an open reservation for lunch at 1:30pm on a Sunday. The space is very cute with outdoor patio seating and a cute waiting room off to the side. The main dining room has a large bar too. We got the Tabbouleh, Blue Crab Hummus, and Crudite. The Tabbouleh was a smaller portion than I anticipated but it was very fresh. I've never had pecans in it before and it added a nice crunch. The Blue Crab Hummus was yummy especially with the hints of lemon. I do wish there were larger chunks of blue crab. The pita that is brought by is always the star of the meal - a hot, fluffy pocket of deliciousness. The veggies in the crudite were excellent for dipping in the hummus. The Dionysius Revival was super refreshing and not too spicy! read more

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Yum!!! The best hummus and pita we've had in a while! The chicken was extremely good and the fries were terrific. The salmon was okay, a little burnt but still good. Would happily go again! read more

The blue crab hummus is to die for. One of my favorite appetizers I've ever had. The fresh pita is one of a kind and compliments the hummus so well. Saba is worth the hype when it comes to their hummus. read more

Saba - Blue crab hummus, short rib hummus, fresh pita bread - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The food, drinks and service were incredible. We sat outside on the porch and it was perfect. Best meal I've had in 2026

What a lovely dinner we had at Saba! We made reservations for 3 on a Friday evening where we were first seated outside. We decided to move inside because of the heat and the staff was very kind as we shifted. For drinks, we got a southern bourbon cocktail that wasn't too sweet or strong, but was good. Everyone raves about the hummus, so we got the blue crab hummus and spicy lamb ragu hummus and they were very good with the pita! Probably my favorite dishes from the night. As main courses, we ordered shakshouka, harissa chicken, and duck breast (med rare). The shakshouka was just okay and the chicken had a nice spice. But the duck was sensational my goodness! Overall this is a great spot with a nice atmosphere if you're looking for Mediterranean food in NOLA. read more

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Amazing Mediterranean food in New Orleans that definitely lived up to the hype. The restaurant itself is light and airy with tons of indoor seating as well as a wrap around porch with seating outside. Even with all the seating be sure to make a reservation! We tried the following: - lutenitsa: a very small side sauce for dipping, but tasty all the same. Not sure if it's worth $8 though - lamb Ragu hummus: my favorite item of the night - the hummus dishes definitely steal the show! This one was spicy and super flavorful, 10/10 - Brussels sprout hummus: also amazing, more jalapeño based so still had a kick - harissa chicken: I enjoyed this dish but it didn't blow me away, wish we had tried the lamb even though it was on the hummus - duck: very well cooked and had a fun flavor profile on the sweeter side - green salad: if you need some greens this was light and tasty I would come back just to eat more of this hummus! Definitely recommend when in new otleans read more

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I love the fresh and healthy ingredients of this restaurant. The blue crab hummus is my favorite and the olives. I ordered the lamb breakfast at a Sunday brunch and it was very good. I walked out completely stuffed. I could eat that bread and hummus all day! The ambiance was relaxing and a chill classy vibe with great service. read more

Saba - Lamb breakfast - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Ate dinner here with 6 friends and zero expectations and was BLOWN AWAY. We ordered just about every appetizer and several main dishes and split everything. This was the way to do it! I got to try almost the whole menu. First, I'll say that I'm a labnah fanatic. There are a couple of restaurants in New Orleans that have recently changed their labnah recipe to taste more like tzatziki sauce. Saba is NOT one of them!! The labnah was thick and creamy exactly as God intended. The pita was so fluffy and delicious. It tasted homemade. I arrived before my friends and ordered a drink at the packed bar. Inside was hip and busy. Outside was also busy, in 90-degree weather. Our server was patient and efficient. read more

the best israeli restaurant in new orleans, or maybe just ever @eatwithsaba 's wood fire pitas cannot be beat & i'm SO glad i got to give them a visit again so here's what we ate: brussels sprouts hummus with shabazi onions, black garlic and pickled jalapeños blue crab hummus with soft butter and lemon israeli salad with confit tomatoes, boquerones and cucumbers bright green falafel with tahini and zhoug read more

Saba - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

From the friendly, attentive service to the warm, thick pita bread, to the amazing blue crab hummus and baba ghanoush, this is the place to have Mideastern food! Our group of 5 had lamb, covered with a wonderful tomato topping, but the favorite was the shrimp. The falalfel is what I wanted the most and the crisp outside and tender inside did not disappoint. read more

Saba - Grilled Shrimp kebab with basmati rice and tzatziki - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Every single dish was delicious! We came on a Thursday evening and ordered several plates for the table to try and each dish did not disappoint. We had the tabbouleh, blue crab hummus (ABSOLUTE MUST), lamb ragu hummus, kofta, fries, muhammara, and I ordered a French 75 cocktail. Staff was extremely friendly, the ambiance was chill with cute decor to match the Middle Eastern vibe. Absolute must try on magazine street. Adding to my go-to lists when visiting New Orleans! read more

Saba - Our spread. Blue crab hummus at the bottom right - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Food outstanding. Service outstanding. Ambiance outstanding. Probably the best meal we have had all year. Certainly the best of our New Orleans adventures. Get the redfish. And of course the hummus. It's all good. read more

This place really ticks off all the boxes. The menu has something for everyone, service is spot on, the dining is a beautiful experience whether you're inside or out. I recommend ordering 5 items off the dipping menus (in addition to your meal). The hard part is deciding which ones! Every single thing we ordered including drinks was truly delish. read more

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We went for happy hour (before they serve dinner). Hubby got a beer and I got the Pomegranate gazoz - beautiful and tasty. We got the lutenitsa and beets plus the lamb ragu hummus. It comes with their housemade pita and an olive oil and za'tar dip. Everything was amazing. It was enough to share and they kept bringing warm pita as needed. The staff were attentive, the setting was comfortable and serene. Amazing food, terrific staff, lovely setting - 10 out of 10. read more

Fine dining prices without the fine dining experience, food was very mid. The flavors were rich but the price to taste ratio was not there. The ambiance in this restaurant was very nice though. Beautiful outdoor seating and great drinks. Service could have been better. read more

Saba - Chicken and fish - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Tonight we tried a new restaurant what you would not usually expect for New Orleans but maybe sometimes you need a break. We have eaten lots and lots of Middle Eastern food in our life and this really took it. Interesting twist that we really enjoyed. We have to say probably our two favorite dishes for the incredible french fries with a beautiful sauce And hummus with brussels sprouts. I never thought I would say hummus brussels sprouts would be an outstanding dish. The surface was incredible and it's very vegetarian friendly. read more

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We came here for brunch. The Brussels sprouts hummus with bread was really delicious, while the entrees were less great. We also liked the drinks we ordered. Would recommend but maybe stick to their spreads or maybe the fried chicken if you're really hungry. Service and ambience were really nice even on a busy early afternoon. read more

Saba - BBQ Shrimp over Labne - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Saba had been at the top of our list since moving to New Orleans -- and honestly? I'm embarrassed I even bought into the hype. For a restaurant that screams "hospitality," the service was anything but. We were told it'd be a 45-minute wait, but the bar was "first come, first serve." Perfect. We sat at two open seats... and immediately got a look, the kind that screams "you don't belong here" stare. Seconds later, a hostess marched over to kick us out, then turned to whisper with her coworkers while STILL staring us down. I was confused -- it felt straight out of a movie with how obvious they were. Then the manager swooped in, not to fix anything but to perform damage control. Lots of empty words & zero accountability. She even admitted her staff gave the wrong info but still tried to spin it like it was our fault. Make it make sense. And the best part? A quick scroll through Yelp shows we're not alone. The common thread is clear: terrible service, bad attitudes, and zero professionalism. Newsflash -- good food doesn't cancel out shitty service. It's 2025, not 2005. We won't be back, and if you value being treated with basic respect, you might want to skip the "Saba experience" too. Feel free to take a peek at Boo J's review... ALSO from today. Nice to know it's a shared experience, misery loves company, right? read more

Doesn't look like much whenever you walk past, but the comfortable interior welcomed us in like as if you are visiting a longtime friend at their house and the shareable dishes were delightful to taste! PARKING: There is street parking and a small parking lot behind the restaurant. SERVICE: We were immediately welcomed with a warm greeting from anyone who we encountered. Our waitress was very attentive and caring. She even gave my sorbet on the house, since she noted that I was allergic to dairy and tree nuts. How kind of her! FOOD: Classic Tahini Hummus - Delicious-sized serving for everyone to share! Endless pita bread to accompany the hummus dish. Plus, this dish is for a good cause! $2 from the restaurant's proceeds for the month will benefit the Anti-Defamation League. Grilled Hanger Steak - I wasn't a fan of the green olives and other toppings, but the meat was scrumptious and cooked well. Peach Sorbet - Very frothy and creamy! Highly recommend this post-dinner treat! NOTE: There is a 4% Kitchen Appreciation Fee added to your overall bill. All funds of the fee go directly to the wonderful kitchen cooks and dishwashers. read more

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First visit to New Orleans and Saba, everything was outstanding including the service. Stand outs: lamb ragu (hummus), carrots, corn bread, tabouleh, specialty cocktails Thirsty Grasshopper and Dionysius Revival. Had early reservations, seated immediately. read more

Saba - Baklava, chocolate hazelnut pudding, assorted cookies - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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4.5 Stars - - We were familiar with chef Alon Shaya and wanted to try his flagship restaurant. This isn't the typical NOLA flavor but it is totally worth it especially if you want something different. It's a popular place so reservations are highly recommend. Next time, I would probably order a few more appetizers but we really enjoyed what we had. We started with an order of their classic hummus (good sized portion to share), lutenitsa (eggplant, roasted peppers and tomato) spread [small portion but could be shared for 2 if you only want a taste]. They bring you out fresh hot homemade pita too. For the entree we had the whole fish which was cook perfectly. They topped it with tahini + a few tomatoes & fresh herbs. We also ordered a side of roasted broccoli (small but good). Our friends had the duck and harissa roasted chicken. Everything was really good. We enjoy our 1st visit to Saba and would certainly go back next time we are in town. read more

Saba - Whole fish - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Nice ambiance, good server, the view across the street is a construction site right now! Not really their fault! Crab hummus and Salmon dish were really good! The schnitzel, kofta, falafel and jeweled rice were all very dry and the sauce did not fix it! read more

The highlight of this place was the lamb kofta, we also really enjoyed the bright green falafel. Fresh pita straight out of the coal fired oven next to us, and the hummus was some of the best we've had outside of the middle east. read more

Saba - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Service was truly absolutely terrible. I don't say this a lot, but I really mean it here. We ordered the same cocktail three times and never received it. 30-45 minute periods of not seeing our waitress. We waited an hour and a half for entrees and finally after still not receiving them, we had to kindly ask for the check instead. We even had a reservation for my birthday. It was my first time trying this place, and I really wanted to love it due to the quality of food, but i will never return due to the poor service. Tahini Hummus and pita were great, but that's the only food we could wait long enough to receive (and still waited an hour for). The waitress did eventually apologize once we got the check, claiming the kitchen was backed up, which didn't make sense as other tables around us were receiving food despite arriving after us. No food or drink was comped by them. Don't recommend. read more

So glad we came here! I had heard such amazing things about Saba, and it's very clear why. Everything from the ambience, service and food was top notch, and I can't recommend this spot enough. We were able to make reservations to dine in on a Saturday evening. It was a fairly lively setting, but the interior is still serene so it never felt too loud. This menu really spoke to me. After getting some recommendations from our server, we ended up going with the Brussel Sprouts Hummus, the Lutenitsa, Moroccan Carrots, Fall Squash Fattoush, and the Lamb Kofta. Every item was outstanding, but I have to say that nothing hit the spot as much as the Pita. It's truly perfection -- so fluffy with the perfect amount of chew. I seriously could have eaten this alone and been a happy camper. The Brussel Sprouts Hummus was fantastic -- I'm a big sucker for brussel sprouts and the flavor was infused throughout. The Lutenitsa was also another fantastic dip, while both the Moroccan Carrots and Fall Squash Fattoush were hearty, veggie-forward dishes. The Lamb Kofta was another showstopper and was so tender and flavorful. As for drinks, I got the Red Sea. This cocktail didn't blow my mind in any way, and it ended up being a tad too tart for my liking, but I still enjoyed it. For dessert, we went with the Cookie Plate, which was a great little sweet treat assortment to end the meal with :'). read more

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