Sapori Cucina & Bar

Tried this place for dinner and was pleasantly surprised! It’s definitely on the pricier side, but we ordered drinks, an app, entrées, and dessert, so honestly, it’s about what you’d spend for a good Italian meal in the North End. We started with the bruschetta, which was fresh and flavorful. For mains, we had the rigatoni cacio e pepe (one with chicken, one without) and the pesto gnocchi — all were delicious and very generous in portion size. We ended up taking leftovers home! For dessert, we tried the affogato and tiramisu. The tiramisu was just okay (we usually prefer the layered cake style version), but it still hit the spot for a sweet ending. The only downside was our table placement, we were seated right by the bathrooms. Not a huge deal, but definitely not the most ideal spot whi

This place is a hidden gem for Italian food aficionado. The restaurant is spacious and they also have bar seatings too!!! Staffs are friendly despite I came at 9:00PM. I ordered their calamari friti, spaghetti alla carbonara, and caprinha with mango. I have to say that they are the ONLY one who used guanciale as protein in their carbonara just as the Romans do. The pasta is al dente and the cheese melt in your mouth well. Calamari friti was good too, fried to crisp but the sauce can be improved. Caprinha is also authentic Brazilian flavor. I was told that this place is 2 family business, Brazilian and Italian. So, definitely check their caprinhas and pastas.

Really delicious food. The red sauce that I had on my baccala (salt cod) with pasta, see photo, was one of the best I’ve had in a long time. The pear salad was equally good, with a hint of lemon in the dressing. My wife thought the food was overly salty, but I didn’t notice that myself. Service was slow on a Thursday night when the restaurant wasn’t particularly crowded, but we weren’t in a hurry so it wasn’t a big deal. One odd thing was someone in our party ordered what is a pretty well-known cocktail, even though it wasn’t on the menu, and had to explain to the server who came back from the bar at least once for clarification on how to make it. She ended up telling the server to just bring one of the ingredients on the side and she’d mix it herself. I mean, how hard is it to look up a c

Sapori is an outstanding restaurant that truly deserves a five-star rating. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels warm and inviting, with a cozy yet elegant setting that makes it perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure every guest feels welcomed and well taken care of throughout the entire dining experience. The food at Sapori is exceptional. Every dish is prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients and full of authentic flavor. The pasta is perfectly cooked, the sauces are rich and well balanced, and the presentation is beautiful. You can tell that a lot of care and passion goes into each plate. Whether you order a classic Italian dish or try one of their specialties, the flavors are consistently de

I honestly hate to be writing this review. We’ve been loyal patrons of this establishment since the days of Gelato Cafe—supported them through COVID and continued to dine here as they transitioned into Sapori Cucina & Bar. But after tonight, my friend and I agreed that this was truly one of the worst dining experiences we’ve ever had. To be clear: the food and drinks were good. That was not the issue. What ruined the entire evening was the way we were treated. We had a 6:30 PM reservation and were seated a bit early around 6:20 PM. We placed all of our orders—food and drinks—immediately. We even asked if items could be brought out as they were ready, but the waiter said the charcuterie board would take up too much space, so we agreed to have the appetizer first. We finished the appetizer