I had the pleasure of eating at Savia last night, and I think I may have found my new favorite restaurant in all of Boca Raton. Savia has a true sense of artisanship and a genuine love of food, service, and hospitality that you feel immediately. When the chef and owner, David, realized it was our first time, he came over to welcome us and spoke about his passion for food and his Sicilian heritage. Throughout the evening, both he and his wife moved around the dining room, checking on tables and making people feel genuinely cared for. And then the magic began. We started with the caponata and fritto misto, both fantastic. The vegetables, shrimp, and calamari in the fritto misto were lightly fried and perfectly crisp. For my main course, I had the sole, which was beautifully prepared. My mother's chicken Milanese was absolutely delicious, and the tomato sauce on my father's pasta was some of the best I have ever tasted. Every dish felt thoughtful, refined, and beautifully executed. We chatted with Chef David again on our way out, which felt like the perfect ending to the evening. Savia is more than a restaurant. It has that increasingly rare feeling of being welcomed into someone's home. I will absolutely be back, and if I lived in Boca full time, I would undoubtedly become a regular. Bravo, Savia! You have perfected the art of food, service, and hospitality. read more

What a great find in Boca's Meizner Park! Sicilian (Eastern) food as authentic as you'd find in the streets of Sicily. Arancini as delectable and flavorful as I've ever tasted. And ossobuco that had 48 hours of preparation time before it was perfect. Our group sampled 2 appetizers, 4 entrees and 3 desserts, all of which were prepared expertly from the best ingredients, and we left nothing on the plates. Deliciously prepared authentic food of this quality is a thrill for me and my foodie friends. My suggestion: get there soon! Chef David will be your new food hero after one visit! Perfectly prepared food served with pride and joy in a comfortable and welcoming environment with lots of personal attention. There are not enough stars to indicate my rating for this wonderful gem! I'm not an employee or personal friend, just someone who really thinks Savia is an outstanding restaurant! My recommendation: go soon and go often! Sadly, I have no pictures. Next time! read more

5 Star experience. The food excellent. The atmosphere and music beautiful. The chef and owner just a great guy and amazing chef. Went with a large party last week for my father's 85th birthday and it was amazing. The chef and owner came out to chat with us about his menu and welcome us. Every dish we ordered was perfection. I had the bollonaise with meatballs.....delicious. My father had the seafood pasta....he loved it. Several others had the branzino.....all loved. And to think that we drove down from Jupiter.....well worth it. Would definitely come b back and can't thank them enough for making my father's 85th so special. read more

I came here to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and it was a great meal again. Savia is brining Sicily to Boca Raton and I'm glad I get to get a taste of it. I ordered the Tomato Cream Gnocchi and my boyfriend had the Mediterranean Combo. No exaggeration but this was the best gnocchi I've ever had. The dish changed my view on gnocchi and I'm now a converted fan. The texture was pillow soft with a bit of spring. The magic of this dish is how simple yet delicious it is. I loved a simple dish done well. The Mediterranean combo was a special of the night and it came with prawns, branzino, fried anchovies, and a salad. The combo was also just as goods. The seasoning was yet again, simple but delicious. The prawns were succulent, fish was high quality, and the fried anchovies surprised me. I loved all the proteins. I also tried the squid ink pasta and the seafood linguini. Both were good but the squid ink pasta was unique. I can't put my finger on the flavor but I liked it. Service was incredible and the chef was kind. He came out to talk to us and explained some of the dishes. The restaurant is homey and cozy. I felt like I was in Sicily. Overall, I highly recommend Savia. I can't wait to come back and try more. read more

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While visiting friends in Florida and researching Italian restaurants I came upon this amazing Sicilian gem. We were greeted by Logan who was accommodating, friendly and so much fun throughout the meal. Chef David came to our table several times and he was just a pleasure to speak to about his journey. Vaclav was our server and he was terrific!!! Now to the food, just wow!! We started with bruschetta and fritto misto which was so light and not greasy. I tried everyone's entree and each one was cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. We had the rigatoni with eggplant, meatballs, basil, tomatoes and ricotta salata, involtini, lamb with pistachio cream sauce and swordfish with capers, olives, tomatoes and anchovy paste. Each one was better than the next. For dessert we had cannoli and cheesecake, both so good. You can tell everything is fresh and cooked with love. The restaurant is small, quaint and comfy. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Well worth the drive! We went to Savia this weekend and had a wonderful time. The food was delicious and very authentic. The wait staff were warm and welcoming. The restaurant itself is small, but beautifully decorated. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Excellent Italian food in a homey environment. The staff was great and we even had a visit to the table by the Chef. He seemed to be very good at getting out and talking to everyone. We enjoyed the special mommas pasta and the homemade gnocchi... if I visit Boca Raton again this will be my first stop. read more

We decided to give this restaurant a try, and we were beyond pleased. Their sauces were spot on, and might I add almost as good as my nonna's. Now if we only could get her there so she could see why we love their food. She will read this so I have to say their sauces aren't as good as hers. Hence, four stars instead of five. We will be back VERY SOON. Thank you Savia. We will be back. read more

Back again last week and brought my mom who is Italian and picky. There was not a drop of food or sauce left on the plates. Everything from bread to tiramisu was sensory delight and absolute perfection. Our server Vinny, who has delighted us before was funny and knowledgeable about wines and suggestions for each of us regarding entrees and sides. Chef David came out to say hello and check on our food. He is always up for a quick convo about culture and food and a talented restauranteur. **** get the gnocchi!!!! read more

Savia - Italian Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

Great new authentic Sicilian restaurant in Boca. Owner chef that knows how to make his customer feel welcome and more importantly cook. many fresh quality imported ingredients from Sicily, simple recipes and lots of delicious flavor. We tried the rigatoni alla nonna and the stuffed sepia(calamari). Both outstanding! The deserts look delicious although I had no room for desert. the place got crowed quick so the word is getting out! read more

Savia - Rigatoni alla Nonna - Italian Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

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The food was wonderful. I had the rice balls which was perfection. Chicken parmigiana was huge. I don't know if it was meant to be for 2 people; but took most of it to go. The owner/chef came to our table and we had a nice conversation. Very pleasant and humble man. read more

Saw some write ups on this restaurant on yelp it's new in the area probably three months old so we decided to give it a try and we're really glad we did. It was a Wednesday night which means it wasn't as crowded as when the weekend so we had the restaurant pretty much to ourselves, which was lovely quiet intimate Restaurant like the kind you go to the cafés in Italy when you have family owned businesses this was family owned by the chef. We had the chicken Parmesan, which was the largest piece I've seen in a long time came with a side of pasta delicious also the swordfish pasta, which was delicious Tomato salad with onions, which we all enjoyed very much Bronzino with some seafood, ricotta, cheesecake, and berries, and cream and a bottle of wine. It was a lovely evening. They have a TV screen one where you can watch Sicily go by as you're eating dinner parking is in a parking lot. They have a few outdoor tables the waitress Sophia was lovely. She was a good waitress. She was efficient. She was knowledgeable. The owner and chef David came over to the table. Making sure that we were all happy. This is a place that's going to be very hard to get in as soon as this word gets out so make your reservations and enjoy dinner as good as it gets in the United States and taste just like you're in Sicily read more

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Guys, I found a true Gem in Boca! 5 stars all the way. The food top notch, the service phenomenal! It's like taking a little trip to Sicily right here in your city. Chef David is a true talent. The food is fresh, quality ingredients.. my friend and I were wowed the entire night. Thank you for a special night! PS- you must get the Sicilian cheesecake. It's fab!!! read more

Very quaint restaurant with excellent service and very good food. We were a party of four on a Friday night and we made a reservation for 6:30. We were seated promptly and the restaurant quickly filled up by 7pm. I think they had to turn away a party who didn't have a reservation. The wine selection is decent and fairly priced. We ordered the meatballs per the server's recommendation and we also ordered the arancini to start. The arancini were amazing and the meatballs were good. For entrees, two of us ordered the orange sauced corvina, another ordered the linguini with clams and our fourth ordered gnocchi with added eggplant. The gnocchi and the linguini with clams were fantastic, but the corvina was just okay. The corvina was too saucy, which overpowered the delicate fish. We didn't leave time or room for dessert. All 4 of us enjoyed the experience... especially our server and when Chef (owner) David came to our table to check on us. David is clearly passionate about his food and his restaurant. We will join him again. read more

When you walk in, you realize this place is a hole in the wall. They only have 5 staff working, and they came over to introduce themselves to us directly, including the chef-owner Vito. They prefaced the meal with saying service can be slow, but will be worth the wait. Boy were they right. The service was quite slow (though we never wanted for water), but every single dish we had was fantastic. My half-Sicilian mother in law said the arancini are the best arancini she's ever had, and she goes back to Italy (mainland, albeit not Sicily) semi-frequently. But the experience itself, even with slow service; was amazing. It's intimate, they don't rush you, and you can tell they love their regulars. If you want something a little less popular but has truly excellent food, please try Savia, you won't be disappointed. Every item is good. read more

The food was terrible Chicken Pam the chicken was like a board. It was not edible. You could just tell by looking at it. I should have sent it back. I couldn't even cut it They should be ashamed of themselves for serving that food to me They won't be there for long read more

Wonderful Sicilian food, warm, welcoming staff and chef. Tastefully decorated with Sicilian flare. Will definitely be back again when we're in Boca! read more

awesome real italian sicilian restaurant ,food was amazing !!!! if you want real italian food ,this place is a must

Vinne and Chef Quaderio are absolutely amazing! REAL Sicilian food with proteins flown in from Sicily!! Will definitely be back. Thank you!

We are visiting the area and chose Savia for its notable authentic Sicilian cuisine. My husband ordered the chicken parmigiana, which was a huge portion--certainly enough to feed two or three people. It was topped with homemade red sauce and generous cheeses. The entree also came with a side of spaghetti. I have a much smaller appetite so I order the arancini appetizer as my meal. They served fresh bruschetta and red wine as part of their Sunday special. The server, Bryana, was attentive and extremely friendly. She delivered just the right amount of warmth and made us feel welcomed. Chef David also stopped by our table a couple of times to check on us and ensure we were satisfied. I highly recommend visiting this Italian gem next time you visit Boca Raton or if you reside locally. read more

Family of 7 dined for the first time, out of this world food. Very nice and endearing owner & staff. Food was delicious. Everything we ordered was exceptional. Cheesecake outstanding!!! read more

Savia - Cheesecake - Italian Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

We had the pleasure of dining at Savia a few months ago when my parents and brother were visiting, and I've been meaning to leave this review ever since. My dad is from Sicily, and meeting David - the owner and chef - felt like being welcomed by family. He made us feel completely at home with his warm hospitality. Every dish at our table was absolutely delicious, and you can truly taste the passion and authenticity in every bite. Savia is a hidden gem and a must-visit if you're looking for an unforgettable Italian meal in Boca. Thank you, David! read more

Savia - Italian Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

Savia: Rational, Intelligent. The ambience of the restaurant is very picturesque (sicilian peppered ) with photographs of sicilian architecture of David Vito's hometown Catania. David Vito personally greeted us after we were seated and gave us a passionate insight into his hometown and the way meals come together with fresh ingredients and marvelous wine. APPETIZER: I have so many good things to say about the caponata siciliana... peppers are not really a "dish" I usually look forward to SPECIALLY if they are not thin and small yet at David's you will not be able to get enough of this dish he's mastered by making the peppers so sweet, juicy and soft. They melt in your mouth right away and blend perfectly with the capers and olive oil toast that comes with the dish which could really be optional because it really does not need it you will not want to stop eating them and you will also not want the dish to end, truly a 100/10 kind of appetizer that will not leave you feeling like you've eaten too much but instead prepare your stomach for the wonderful flavors you will experience in an evening at Savia's. ENTREE: We had two pastas Rigatoni allá Nonna Graziella and the linguine capo mulini which are served to you scalding hot (this is a compliment and the best moment to eat the pasta, please be respectful of the chef and the love he puts into the food) which will melt in your mouth beyond explanation. I would like to highlight that David's Rigatoni brought tears of joy to my eyes, a bittersweet moment was unlocked for a good 5 minutes from the distant memory of my deceased mother whose flavor I found within this incredible Rigatoni Alla Nonna Graziella, thank you David for allowing me to live this moment in time that made this evening the more special. The rigatoni is just at the perfect point of al dente with the meatballs being absolutely delightful, the flavors that come together in this dish are truly special. The Linguine Capo Mulini is also a dish that MUST be ordered be it to share or just for yourself (no judgement) as even the seafood is brought from Italy, actually everything you will be eating in the restaurant has been carefully curated by David and brought from the beautiful Sicily, the pasta has a very lovely accentuated oregano and olive oil flavor that makes this dish an adventure on the first bite, please do try it. The Red snapper ( it is usually a grouper but the dish is very popular and he was out of this fish so he recommended the red snapper DID NOT DISAPPOINT) in orange sauce was FANTASTIC, my boyfriend does not eat fish and some how ended up eating more of this dish than me as I took every bite slowly because it was beyond what words can describe, so freshhhhhhh and NOT fishy at all, biting into it was a very beautiful feeling and the sauce made us want to forget table manners and lick the plate (we did manage to remain in control so we did not lick the plate but I would not judge if I ever saw someone doing so) the sauce is based off oranges but somehow the zest is not overpowering specially with the fish. To finish this beautiful perfect evening David allowed us to delight ourselves in his Cassata (Sicilia Ricotta Cheesecake) and I will confess I took a second one home as I truly needed some privacy with this dessert as well as the Pistachio Cannoli because it was like the God's were in that kitchen, the flavors were all coming together so good, wave after wave of just amazingness. I am personally not a huge fan of Tiramisu but I did find myself looking for more after it was done and my boyfriend suggested we went back to get more, the restaurant was closed so we will be ordering all three desserts next time and enjoying them even more. Savia is a true slice of Sicily in Boca Raton that will transport you to a beautiful lunch on a sunny day waterfront with good friends and even better food. The atmosphere is very romantic yet family friendly with David making sure to greet all of his guests as he is not treating anyone like a client, very personal experience that I highly recommend for lover and families as well. David: THANK YOU, THANK YOU, Thank you!!!!! May your hands be blessed beyond expression always and may you continue to have the ability of touching hearts with your food, a truly special Sicilian love story is what I found within all of your dishes. We will be back VERY soon. Till next time! read more

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Wonderful friendly service. Food well,prepared and tasty. Very pleasant room. Need reservations. Highly recommended

Consiglio di provare il ristorante... Servizio ECCELLENTE e atmosfera molto accogliente. C'è un vasto menù di prelibatezze dell'Italia, specificamente della Sicilia. Personale molto accogliente e lo chef David è una persona molto gentile e PROFESSIONALE. Ci tornerò sicuramente, ripeto, consiglio di fare quest'esperienza, ne rimarrete sicuramente soddisfatti! read more

The food was so delicious, flavorful, and uniquely Sicilian, considering most Italian places in Boca are not Sicilian. My branzino in orange sauce was flaky and the acidity of the orange cut through the fat of the sauce, so the flavors was balanced. The veggies on the side probably could have had a bit more done to them, but I think they were more for decoration while the fish really got to be the highlight. The arancini was crispy and quite good. The star of the show was the gnocchi. I've been to Italy twice and to many Italian restaurants in Boca, and this was THE BEST gnocchi I've ever had. They were fat and so soft and PILLOWY to the max. The tomato cream sauce was rich, but the flavor was not drowned out by the cream. They were a special, but I believe they recently added it to the permanent menu, which I begged them to do when I visited because they were that good. I was skeptical about the cheesecake since I'm not always a big cheesecake fan, but it was quite good! Service is friendly and you feel like you're eating at your Italian friend's house. The chef talks to everybody, and he's a really chill guy. The food is pricy, but it's unique and delicious, especially for a splurge day. Def would recommend. And if you can only get one thing. Let it be the GNOCCHI!! read more

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Authentic Italian food. Great quality and service. A real jewel of a restaurant in Boca. I felt like I was dining in Italy.......

BEST DATE SPOT IN BOCA!!! What a charming, cozy, warm space!!! We had the arancini, octopus, and gnocchi to start... WOW. The arancini is the best arancini I've had in my life. The octopus was the most flavorful I've ever had with the BEST texture. Was not rubbery at all. The gnocchi was INSANE! So much flavor in the sauce. Not to mention; chef David... please let us buy the olive oil and red pepper off of you - it's to die for. To finish, we had the tiramisu. We inhaled it in maybe 5 seconds or less. It was SO good. Then we decided, let's try the cannoli. Another dessert gone in under 10 seconds guys PLEASE! This is the most underrated spot in Boca. Food is fresh, authentic. Vinny is an amazing waiter too. We appreciated his honesty and great attention. Can't wait to come back again soon (but chef David, really, please start selling cans or bottles of your olive oil and the red pepper flakes, you have a great market there ) read more

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Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! It was our first time dining here, but we'll definitely be returning to explore more of the menu. We had the bruschetta, eggplant rollatini, and arancini to start -- all were full of flavor. My mom and I ordered the Rigatoni alla Nonna Graziella, but swapped the rigatoni for gnocchi, and it was fantastic. My dad and husband went with the Spaghetti Scotta Bocca, added micro meatballs, and absolutely loved it. To finish, we shared the dessert of the day, crepe filled with ice cream and signature berries sauce, and it was simply amazing. Many of the ingredients are sourced straight from Sicily, which really elevates the flavors. The chef personally checked on us multiple times, making us feel truly welcomed. My parents, husband, and I all had a wonderful experience. Highly recommend this restaurant--it's a must-visit! Ps.: Everything was so good that I only remembered to take photo of the dessert read more

Savia - Dessert of the day - Crepe filled with ice cream and a signature berry sauce with fresh berries - Italian Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

Last night I had the most delicious dinner at savia, I am Sicilian, born and raised there, every bite brought me back to my beautiful island, the aromas, the sauce, fresh food made with love from chef David, it's a family ambience, the staff is amazing, can't wait to go back read more

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A small chef-owned Sicilian restaurant with, not surprisingly, very good Sicilian food. I had the bruschetta, caponata & pasta with seafood -- and 2 glasses of Nero d'Avola -- and I felt transported. The owner/chef David came out to chat, the tablecloths and decor were colorful and homey... step inside & you're in Catania. This part of town is stuffed with big, crowded loud Italian restaurants that are fine for ... whatever. But what a joy to find a quiet, small friendly place with such solid regional Italian food. read more

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Savia located near Mizner Park in Boca Raton, has only been open for 10 months, but thanks to a friend, who introduced us to a great find! Quaint light & bright vibe with free parking, reservations recommended as seating is limited. Charming service by Daniella and traditional, authentic cuisine by sicilian native Chef David owner/operator, makes for an instant connection through his menu & history. We ordered Rigatoni Alla Nona Graziella (diced fried eggplant, mini meatballs, tomato, basil, ricotta) and it was smooth and soul satisfying. Spaghetti allo spada (swordfish, tomato, anchovies, black olives, capers) was fresh, vibrant and crave worthy. We absolutely relaxed in the intimacy of this trattoria and wish them continued success, prosperity & longevity. read more

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Amazing service and amazing people. The best pasta and seafood I've had in the states. Try the blank ink pasta.

True authentic Italian food Small and romantic Exceptional service Food outstanding read more

Lovely little eatery. Waitress was skilled & friendly. Menu featured swordfish and special anchovies. But they were out of swordfish, go figure. Most of my mussels had not opened, a bad sign. Maybe another trip will be better. read more

Small, cozy restaurant with a welcoming staff. Excellent food. Definitely make a reservation for the weekend or call for availability. We will definitely return! read more

A slice of Sicily in your back yard, buon appetito Spaghetti allo spada e il miglior read more

Food was fabulous. Service was very quick and personal and chef did an amazing job with the dishes. Would recommend for authentic Sicilian food. read more

We visited Savia for my husband's birthday dinner. We immediate loved the ambiance and decor of the restaurant, I felt like we were transported to a little neighborhood restaurant in Sicily. The bread was warm, it had a nice crust on the outside and was soft/slightly chewy on the inside. We ordered bruschetta (I pride myself on making good bruschetta at home, my son said Savia's was better :-) ). For mains, we had chicken parmigiana, linguine caps mulini, linguine al nero di seppia, and lasagna neve dell'etna. We sampled one another's dish, and loved them all. David (chef/owner) stopped by and chatted with us for a good 5-10 minutes before returning to the kitchen to cook our meal. This is what I experienced when I visited Italy, the chef would stop by and spend a meaningful amount of time to chat with customers. It was not the typical "Hi, I am the manager, how is everything?" all done in 30 seconds. I highly recommend this restaurant for any occasion. Mangia! Buon appetite! read more

Family owned, authentic Italian food! Want to support a local business that appreciates its customers, serves delicious food? Go here! Bring the whole family and enjoy an amazing meal! The cannolis are amazing! read more