Saba
13 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA13 comments cited below
What people say, in short
One commenter calls Saba a go-to for a nice meal that isn't New Orleans-style cuisine, and another is a big fan who says the dips are always delicious. The shakshuka, lamb hummus and falafel are also singled out, and one diner says it is very good for vegetarians. A commenter says Saba can fit a budget if you order carefully, and another says portions don't look substantial but always leave them full and happy.
Address
Saba, 5757 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Shakshuka, Lamb hummus, Falafel
- Best for
- Vegetarian
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/tm478 in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2026value
Reports a filling, good-value happy-hour meal.
- Recommendsu/ThatsNotGumbo in r/NewOrleans · Apr 2024
Regularly chooses it for a nicer meal outside the local Creole style.
- Recommendsu/WillingnessOk1797 in r/NewOrleans · Apr 2024taste
A big fan of Saba who finds the dips always delicious.
- Recommendsu/get_MEAN_yall in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2024taste
Highlights the shakshuka, a tomato lover's paradise.
- Recommendsu/teamemilygilmore in r/NewOrleans · May 2025taste
Says Saba fits budget if ordering carefully and food is excellent.
- Recommendsu/BbCreatineFeverDream in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2024
Named as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/OPisalady in r/NewOrleans · Jun 2024
Suggests Saba as an alternative.
- Recommendsu/Iridescent-Voidfish in r/NewOrleans · Nov 2025
Says Saba is so good for vegetarians.
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- Recommendsu/babylovebuckley in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2024
One of their favorites.
- Recommendsu/JohnTesh in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2025
Pick Saba over the similar alternative.
- Recommendsu/MichigandanielS in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2025
Says Saba is fantastic.
- Recommendsu/gleam in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2024taste
Highlights the lamb hummus and falafel.
- Recommendsu/Agitated_Ad_1658 in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025
Calls it amazing.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.