Reserving at Don Angie’s new west village restaurant is as challenging as a single woman finding a smart, cool, mature dude in NYC.

San Sabino was a pain in my tush so I pushed back and showed up to stand in line on a hot, humid and rainy Saturday at 4:15pm.

The bar opens at 4:30 and we missed the cutoff by one measly human.

We put in our name and allegedly at 6pm bar seats would be ours.

As the downpour approached we ran for cover and whiled away the time at Moonflower, an adorable natural wine bar a few blocks from San Sabino.

We secured a seat, but staff did not show so the bar sommelier graciously pacified us with a fabulous flute of bubbling.

We proceeded to order wine and a cheese platter ($13).

As 6pm approached we received a text stating that the restaurant was running late most likely due to the torrential rain…no one wanted to leave.

We finally received the call and dashed off to San Sabino, a mellow yellow happy place resembling a cruise ship.

We were hangin’ at yet another bar.

We ended up sitting next to a fabulous woman who was in New York City on business from Florida.

 We multiplied our offerings as we shared dishes.

We kicked off our San Sabino soiree with a creamy, divine Scallop Crudo made with Golden Kiwi, Buttermilk and Piedmontese Hazelnut ($21).

The Spicy Tuna had an unusual preparation. It is a delectable sandwich with Broken Arancini ( deep fried rice balls), Rabe Furikake (Japanese seasoning typically made with toasted sesame seeds, nori, salt, sugar) and Charred Scallion Crema ($19).

The Tricolore Salad with Piave Vecchio (Italian cow’s milk cheese), Nori and Green Garlic was amazing, a San Sabino twist on a Caesar Salad ($19).

We sampled our bar mates house specialty, Cheese Fritzell’s comprised of Orange Blossom Honey and Sicilian Saffron ($16).

The Langoustines with New Orleans Scampi Butter was crunchy with sweet lobster meat ($29).

The  Pasta Alle Vongole was prepared with Manila Clams and Aji Amarillo (chili peppers). It was wonderful with ample sweet clams. The pasta definitely had a kick to it with the addition of the Aji Amarillo ($28).

The Lobster Triangli with Black Garlic was bathed in a creamy White Vodka sauce stuffed with delectable lobster ($38).

We were satiated, but once again our new bestie passed around the Caramelized Crespelle which are Italian Crepes filled with Key Lime and Rum Crema ($15).

The mains which we were too full to indulge in include Halibut, Salmon, Steak, Chicken and a house specialty, Shrimp Parm.

San Sabino’s menu focuses on Italian-American seafood and handmade pastas by husband and wife team, Chef Scott Tacinelli and Chef Angie Rito of Don Angie fame in association with Quality Branded.

San Sabino is named after Tacinelli’s maternal grandfather, Sabino, from Sanza in Italy’s Campania region.

Dishes draw inspiration from the American coasts, with nods to San Francisco, New Orleans, the Jersey Shore and New York City.

Its sunny interior and accommodating staff along with wonderful, nontraditional Italian cuisine, makes it a must try even if nabbing a reservation can prove to be quite challenging.

My advice is show up at 4pm and stand in line with the 20 other foodies. Hopefully, you are one of the chosen ones to be awarded a seat at the bar. If not, prepare for a 2 hour wait.

San Sabino 113 Greenwich West Village, New York City. Open daily. Bar opens at 4:30pm and the restaurant is open from 5-10pm. Reservations on Resy.