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Sabor Divino
Categories: Restaurants Mediterranean Restaurants Seafood Mediterranean, Seafood [Edit]
10220-103 StEdmonton, AB T5J 4A1
(780) 757-1114
- Hours:
Mon-Wed, Sun 11 am - 9 pm
Thu-Sat 11 am - 11 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Price Range:
-
$$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Upscale
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
14 reviews for Sabor Divino
14 reviews in English
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Review from shawnna p.
Edmonton, AB
12/2/2011 1 photo
I met my gal pal Miss M. for a big girl lunch today. Neither of us had eaten here before, so we were excited to try the specials. I was sad when I was told they were already out of the beef tenderloin for $15.00, accompanied with soup which they were also out of. They still had the tagliatelle with salmon and peas for $15.00 and the rabbit for $18.00. They were offering garden salads instead of soups. That was fine by us and we tucked into some delicious greens, tomatoes and cukes with Italian dressing. A bread basket was served at that time as well. Our mains arrived just as we gobbled the last of our salads and we found them to be simply hot, fresh and tasty. Perfect portion sizes. Our server was professional. Boy, I like that. We discussed how the prices here are not that different from "Earls", but you get much better quality and service. It's just a superior dining experience. Or should I say "luncheon"? The space is big, but it's really beautiful and not "warehouse-like. It was tastefully decorated for Christmas with a few poinsettias and lights. Our reservation was for 1:00, so next time I will make it for 11:30am so I can get the tenderloin and soup of the day.
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Review from Janine E.
Edmonton, AB
5/12/2012 1 Check-in Here
I'm giving this place 3 stars because the food was outstanding, the steak was succulent and the lobster was perfectly prepared... the service however, was crap. It took our group of 8 people 3 hours to eat dinner. No one ordered any appetizers or dessert either. The server was really slow and it was actually getting to the point where one of the guys in the group was getting so fed up he just wanted to leave. While I won't dow play the food, our particular experience was less than fantastic. He did not get a very god tip.
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Review from Jay T.
Edmonton, AB
5/9/2012
Had dinner with a large group. The private dining area wasn't very private - I actually felt bad that we were too noisy since it was open to the main restaurant. We ate from a set "family style" menu and though it took quite a long time to get all of the food out, it was excellent. Stand outs were the salt cod, salmon and desserts. Would definitely go again.
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Review from Brittany K.
Edmonton, AB
9/26/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I really like Sabor Divino, the classy little joint situated on 103, just south of the Greyhound station (don't let that throw you - this place is super stellar).
Michael J were attending to U of A Alumni Weekend parties on Friday night with a couple of hours in between the two of them. So what were we to do in our fancy party clothes and hungry stomachs? Take ourselves straight to Sabor, of course. (After all, it was Yelp Eats week!)
My Chicken Supreme (the name of the dish was a bit cheesy) was stellar. The pea risotta - how do you even make pea risotta? - rocked, and the chicken was full of flavour. And did I mention there was bocconcini? I freaking fracking love bocconcini.
Michael seemed to really enjoy his spaghetti and lobster, although it seemed a wee bit difficult to eat.
Neither of us were willing to share dessert, so we both ordered cheesecake. His came with port and cherries, mine with passionfruit. Mine was good, his was even better!
And while I'm not really a wine connoisseur, more just a great enjoyer, I can say that the wine I ordered was wonderful. No bitterness, just smooth and sweet.
This is definitely a sweet spot for a fancy date night out (or even a group dinner - lots of tables of 4 that night). The live classical guitar music doesn't hurt! -
Review from Lea A.
8/31/2011 4 photos
I like Sabor Divino! It was first discovered by my parents and sisters, who really enjoyed their dinner there, and as they have great taste in food, I went there for my birthday last year.
If you decide to go, definitely head on a Saturday night when they have LIVE music -- the maitre d' sure knows how to sing! Sometimes they have piano (the night I was there), and sometimes they have a guitarist.
I really liked the ambiance and feel of the place with the two levels and exposed brick. It had a Mediterrenean feel without heading to kitsch territory which a lot of cheaper, similar establishments end up falling into.
My hubby and I enjoyed the food. I think if you go here, it's best to stick to the seafood options as I believe that's their specialty. I had their Sea Bass and enjoyed every bit -- the star, strangely enough, of our meal was the eggplant appetizer! The balsamic reduction, pine nuts, etc was just so good! However, my husband's veal was just... well, it was good, but I've grilled great steak at home before, too. Slightly disappointing when you want that "wow" factor. -
Review from Rj P.
11/29/2010
Sabor Divino was highly recommended to me while I was in Edmonton for the Grey Cup.
The restaurant has a warm, elegant design and accommodated our large group (12 people) in a private room.
The food was Italian/Spanish fusion with a variety of bean, pasta and fish dishes. I found the food to be reasonably priced for a restaurant that obviously was positioning itself as a more high-end venue. The wine list was extensive and offered a great variety of price points.
The meal itself was memorable. I had the tuna-tartar appetizer and the chicken tagliatelle as the main dish. Both were prepared perfectly - full of flavour and just the right amount to ensure I was full without being stuffed.
The owner sang to the live piano and drum set which added to the elegance of the evening.
As far as service - the owner was very concerned that our group was happy. He came to check on us frequently to ensure we were well attended to. As for the servers - they seemed nervous or unsure (maybe due to our group size?) which made for some awkward interactions throughout the course of our meal. The service was not bad, but it certainly felt a little unpolished.
Overall a good restaurant. No complaints. -
Review from Tricia B.
Edmonton, AB
After driving through a blizzard to get here, we were ready for a yummy meal and a cozy yet elegant atmosphere. It had been a heck of a week, which included our son getting suspended from school, The dog eating my hair extensions and my sons new skull candy headphones , so my husband and I were ready for a relaxing fun evening, and Sabor delivered. The atmosphere was cozy, fun, and the live music set the mood. I had the salt cod which was really delicious and best of all, was served piping hot! The owner greeted us on the way out and thanked us for coming, a very nice, personal touch.
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Review from Quoc H.
Edmonton, AB
3/20/2010
I'd give place a 4* for lunch and a 3* for dinner.
Sabor Divino typically has a lunch special that is $25 and includes a starter (soup or salad) and then an entree (such as a steak or fish). This is great value as the food quality is great and the flavours are good. Perfect for a business lunch as you can chat in a dining room that isn't too cramped.
However, at dinner the prices go up significantly and I can't say its great value. Dishes I've had before that I didn't enjoy - crispy calamari starter with spicy tomato sauce (was not very spicy and I don't see it on the menu anymore), black spaghetti with shrimp/scallop (dyed with squid ink which is cool but the dish is pretty simple tasting and could use a sweet flavour such as some nice lump crab), steak frites (the meat was nicely flavoured and grilled but covered in peppercorn sauce which wasn't necessary). My favourite dish WAS the lobster risotto for 2 (which has a $90 price and has chunks of halibut and a whole lobster) - although I didn't see it on the menu recently when I dined there, salt cod (unique dish with unique flavour) and leite crème dessert (great lighter alternative to creme brule).
Service has gotten better since they first opened and the atmosphere is great. I love the exposed brick and the speakers/lights they have up on the pillars. It's never too busy which allows for private conversations and the live music on the weekend is enjoyable. Also, in the summer, they open on up the front so it's a nice spot to just grab a coffee and effectively sit on an outside patio. -
Review from Kirsti G.
Edmonton, AB
4/21/2011
The duck was fantastic. the live music was awsome, and the atmosphere is one of a kind. perfect for a first date, or a party of four
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Review from Lauren N.
11/18/2009
I fortunately discovered Sabor Divino through a business lunch, and I'm so glad it was chosen as the venue that day. It's been awhile since I've had quality, delicious, melt-in-your mouth food like this outside of home!
There was a large group of us, but the waiter was very fast, efficient, and accomodating. He made sure everyone had what they wanted and was comfortable. The setting for the restaurant itself is gorgeous -- very classy and upscale with lots of lighting. I hate places that are so dim you can't see what's on your plate.
I ordered the beef and mushroom stuffed cannelloni that day, and oh my gosh, I'm so glad I did. Usually, my order decisions are 50/50, but I got incredibly lucky with this choice. The dish consists of three large rolls of cannelloni, stuffed with hot, tender beef and mushrooms and cheese, cooked to such perfection that they literally melt in your mouth. A sweet and savoury tomato sauce is drizzled on top of the cannelloni, with some salad on the side. And it's a large serving too!
If you're not too worried about price and feel like eating somewhere a bit more formal (but not too stuffy), Sabor is a great contender for that. I for one definitely plan on coming back!Listed in: Downtown Lunching Grounds
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Review from Jack G.
Edmonton, AB
12/10/2009
I went to this restaurant after hearing about it from a friend and it was exactly as they described. The atmosphere was welcoming, the service was very good and the food was .
You do have to wait a little bit to get your food but we were enjoying ourselves so we barely noticed. The price is up there but I have come to expect that from places like this in Edmonton. They know they can get away with it.
Aside from that I felt it was a good choice. -
Review from Yasmin S.
Edmonton, AB
11/15/2010
I can honestly say I have never had a bad experience coming to this awesome restaurant. Located on the old boardwalk along side the creperie, the spaghetti factory, and haweli downtown next to city center mall.
I have spent many evenings here whether for big group birthday dinners or date night with my boyfriend.
I have had the pleasure of eating almost everything on the menu or at least having a taste of a friends dish. They have an array of things to choose from with something for everyone. The menu cost I would say is a great price range, anywhere from $18 onward for their dinner entree selections, with seafood being their main focus. I would recommend trying the spicy sausage appetizer or the Charcutaria (a platter great for sharing that has cured meats and cheeses as well as some pickled vegetables and some other tasty treats). Even the vegetarian eggplant pockets are super tasty and available as an appetizer and as a main course meal.
As for main entrees, my most ordered dishes are the chicken peppercorn tagliatelle and the lamb ragu on gnocchi. The last time I went for a thanksgiving get-together with my friends, I decided to try something different and ordered the monkfish and lobster risotto. Oh my god! It's amazing! If you don't know what monkfish is, I wouldn't suggest looking up what it looks like which I decided to do. Man is that thing ugly! Just enjoy the meaty and tasty flavor.
If celebrating or not afraid to spend some cash, they have an amazing seafood platter that I would suggest at least 2 people share as it's huge, but runs around $94. Included on the platter is huge lobster legs, clams, octopus...
As for drinks, we generally settle for a pitcher of sangria available in both red and white. By the end of the meal, everyone is usually too full to even eat dessert.
If you want a great evening with excellent service ask to sit in chris' section. Not only is he a great server with a ton of experience, but he knows what he's talking about and can make your night go from ordinary to extra ordinary, and he's so nice!
The piano in the middle is also a nice touch with live singing and a pianist, but I would suggest sitting a few tables away if possible, since it is a little hard to have a conversation without needing to raise your voice.
The only downfall I would say is the unfortunate location of buffalo right next door. I would definitely suggest coming in a little earlier on Friday and Saturday nights, since the club next door starts to pound it's base around 10 pm and you can definitely feel and hear it in the restaurant.
If you feel like a tasty lunch as well, they offer different lunch specials daily which include a starter salad or soup with prompt service. -
Review from Maria F.
12/24/2009 1 photo
Went to this restaurant after reading rave reviews in two local periodicals. I didn't bother making reservations, and when I and my two dining companions arrived, we were seated right away since the place was virtually deserted. Frankly, I was a bit intimidated to come to this restaurant as it seemed very upscale and pretentious. Upon closer inspection it became clear that this place is nothing to be afraid of as it is no more upscale than Joey Tomatoes. My friends and I were offered a table in the remote corner and we gladly accepted. Sabor Divino is decorated in muted tones and has dim lighting which creates pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. The piano added a touch of class.
Our waiter was very attentive as he took our drinks and food orders. I found dinner menu too limited, and couldn't make up my mind for a long time. I finally decided on fish soup and Tagliatelle pasta. I don't really like ordering pasta at restaurants but since all other main dishes were extremely expensive, I had no choice. Most entrees are priced in $25-$40 range, and some seafood dishes cost as much as $100! Can you believe that? The wine list was rather good but again - most bottles were priced too high.
I enjoyed my fish soup and pasta, but I am not sure they were worth the price. The bowl of soup was rather small; and pasta with vegetables shouldn't cost $18.
Basically, my review is mixed - on the one hand, I liked the atmosphere and the quality of service; on the other hand, the food is good but overpriced. I guess what I am trying to say is that I won't be coming back to Sabor Divino any time soon. -
Review from John A.
Edmonton, AB
6/7/2009 7 photos
Dined here 6 June 2009. Total for 2 with tax was $186.90 (tip extra) but that included an overcharge. The two us arrived without reservations on a Saturday night around 6:00 and left at 8:30. They were able to seat us immediately, unfortunately adjacent to the piano in the middle of the room, the location of the piano not only obscures vision within the room but we had trouble hearing each other and it was a distraction. The room itself is very comfortable, and has has great ambiance - with the brick, and wood available in this old "Boardwalk" location. Perfect for those special dinners or romantic evenings. Dress up or dress business casual. Not a spot for small children - and I would not want that given this is positioned as upscale dinning with a price point to match. That said we were there simply to eat and waited months after its grand opening to allow them time to polish the rough edges of the operations. The restaurant was busy and I would say that by 7:30 and as we left every table was taken.
Our server for the night was a youthful young man, and was accommodating through the night. Asked if we wished to order a drink - we advised we would look through the wine list while deciding what we would order simultaneously. Although we are very familiar French, Italian and Spanish wines, we confessed to the waiter that we are limited knowledge or Portuguese wines. Sabor does not have a Sommelier on staff (or even for core weekend night hours). We knew we wanted a full bodied red - and he suggested a 2006 Cortes de Cima Chamine (Alentejano) ($43). This is of course a Tempranillo with a dark intense red colour with red berry fruit aroma and some smoky notes. Over all easily drinkable and a good choice for this evening and familiar to us as we often enjoy great Spanish Tempranillo.
We started with the Algarve fish soup ($12 each). The soup was highly flavourful with a rich fish broth with a moderate amount of fish. It arrived hot and in a nice sized & shaped bowl of 8-10 oz. Following soup we enjoyed a rather large plate of Charcutaria for 2 persons ($24) which contained a selection of cured meats, cheeses, pate, marinated vegetables. This was very enjoyable, and with the fresh bread served would be an adequate meal with the soup. We might have stopped right there - and should have in hindsight, but we wanted to try the main dishes to see what the kitchen could so.
My partner ordered a medium rare Steak and Frites ($39) which is a grilled 12oz. rib eye steak, home cut fries, green peppercorn cream sauce. He thought it flavourful and I thought it was medium not medium rare and so covered in sauce it was impossible to tell how it was prepared. I did not have a great experience with my first choice. I ordered the Broiled Octopus ($28) flame broiled octopus, roasted red peppers, onions, garlic, olive oil, black olives. It arrived a colourful-sight to the eyes, but the octopus was extremely tuff. These were 3 pieces and the thickness of a big mans thumb and 4 in. in length. They had been grilled, sear marks were evident. I eat octopus often and in fact had octopus the week before at a Chinese restaurant that was similar thickness size and it was extremely tender. Of course the Chinese restaurant serves many many pounds of this a day and all fresh. I concluded it was previously frozen and hence tough as leather. I sent it back as unacceptable and ordered a salt cod fish dish ($28). This dish was very good, flavourful and pleasing to the eye. The server advised it was the most popular dish ordered.
We did not try dessert as we simply could not eat more. We were charged for the entree we returned (or part of it?), and only discovered this later that evening (we trusted the server had removed it as he said he would). My partner looked at the bill but did not pick up on the overcharge. To tell us there would be no problem and then charge us is a little nervy to say the least. We will speak to the Manager when we have a moment to seek a credit. To be fair though this is how we rate this place: Dining Room: 7/10, Service: 5/10, Wine List: 4/10, Food: 6/10,(Soup 8/10) Prices: $$$+ steep for the calibre of this restaurant. Soup for Two: $24, Charcutaria: $24, Entrees: $39 $28, Wine: $43. Total: 158. CC Slip: 178.00 before Tax and Tip - so overcharge is $20.00 Tax was: 8.90 tip was extra.
