New York loves a restaurant sequel, especially when the original is Don Angie. Enter San Sabino NYC, the West Village seafood destination from acclaimed chef couple Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli, who have taken their playful approach to Italian-American cooking and sent it straight to the coast.
Located at 113 Greenwich Avenue, San Sabino swaps the traditional red-sauce playbook for seafood, handmade pasta and creative cocktails. The result is an energetic neighborhood restaurant where old-school Italian comfort meets a little culinary mischief.
Shrimp Parm Gets the Star Treatment
If you thought shrimp parm was simply chicken parm’s seafood-loving cousin, San Sabino would like a word. Its signature Shrimp Parm pairs enormous shrimp with sweet-and-sour arrabbiata sauce, delivering a dramatic spin on an Italian-American classic.
The menu keeps the surprises coming. Crab and mortadella dip arrives with polenta zeppole, pistachio and hot cherry pepper jelly, while stuffed mussels feature spicy ’nduja rice and lemon aioli. Even the pasta gets a passport stamp: pasta alle vongole combines Manila clams with aji amarillo, adding a lively kick to the familiar Italian favorite.
For something especially indulgent, the lobster triangoli comes dressed in white vodka sauce and black garlic. Meanwhile, the pepperoni carbonara puts a cheeky spin on comfort food with hand-rolled ziti and Sichuan peppercorn.
Cocktails With Italian Attitude
San Sabino’s drinks menu is just as playful as its food. The Scottie’s Martini combines garlic-bread-infused vodka with spicy brine and giant olives, while the Benny puts a spicy twist on the classic margarita with prickly pear and Italian bergamot.
The atmosphere strikes a balance between stylish and relaxed, making it an appealing choice for date nights, celebratory dinners and anyone looking for a West Village restaurant that goes beyond predictable pasta.
Where to Find San Sabino NYC
San Sabino sits at 113 Greenwich Avenue, just steps from its celebrated sibling, Don Angie.
For diners searching for creative Italian-American seafood in NYC, San Sabino delivers big flavors, unexpected combinations and plenty of personality. Come for the shrimp parm, stay for the cocktails — and prepare to rethink everything you thought you knew about Italian-American dining.
