You need to know about this Italian hidden gem in the Huntsville area

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Three dishes from Saza Italian in Madison — Lobster ravioli, shrimp marinara + rigatoni bolognese. (Lacey Muenstermann / Hville Blast)

Countless times, our followers have told us that Huntsville needs more authentic Italian places. Luckily, we stumbled upon a hidden gem that will become your new go-to Italian restaurant in the Rocket City.

Read on to learn why you’ll fall in love with SaZa Serious Italian.

From scratch, authentic Italian cooking

Owner of Saza in Madison with chef — Jeff Tharp, Co-owner, with Moises Alvarado, Executive Chef. (Lacey Muenstermann / Hville Blast)

SaZa’s approach to Italian food is to recreate timeless classics with an innovative twist. Moises Alvarado—the Executive Chef—is as creative as it gets. He’s literally always cooking something new, so make sure to keep an eye on their specials.

We got to get a sneak peek into the way he runs the kitchen, and we were impressed. All the sauces were carefully made from scratch, and the pizza crust actually originates from a special dough made with spring water in Utica, New York by Dioro’s bakery.

Top-notch menu

Lasagna Bolognese. (Lacey Muenstermann / Hville Blast)
Fried calamari, baked rigatoni + tomato con pane. (Lacey Muenstermann / Hville Blast)
Margarita + meat lover’s pizzas. (Lacey Muenstermann / Hville Blast)
Chocolate cake, cheesecake + carrot cake. (Lacey Muenstermann / Hville Blast)

One of the best things about SaZa Serious Italian is the variety of options on the menu that can fit any group’s taste preferences or budget.

For example, you could feed a family of four for $16 with a large cheese pizza or treat yourself to a $200 bottle of wine and high-end fish special on an upscale date night.

Check out some of our favorite menu items:

Burrata salad
Lasagna bolognese
Lobster ravioli
Margarita pizza
Meat lovers pizza
Shrimp marinara
Tomato con pane (bruschetta)
View the full menu

And if you’re still hungry for more after enjoying appetizers and entrees, indulge your sweet tooth in SaZa’s homemade desserts like:

Chocolate cheesecake
Six-layer carrot cake
Six-layer chocolate cake

BONUS: We got the inside info that SaZa will offer family meal deals in the restaurant on Mondays starting in August—with enough food to feed a family of four and still have leftovers.

For now, they’re offering them to go seven days a week. Check out their Facebook and Instagram for more information.

Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine—stop by SaZa today.

Relaxing atmosphere

Interior of Saza Serious Italian — I love the casual yet elegant atmosphere at SaZa. (Lacey Muenstermann / Hville Blast)

In the words of owner Jeff Tharp, SaZa is “fine dining without the pretentiousness.” You can come in shorts and a t-shirt or a date night dress—either way, you’ll feel comfortable in the laidback yet upscale atmosphere.

Inside SaZa, you’ll find plenty of table seating, a large full-service bar downstairs and an additional bar upstairs. Outside, you can find more table seating and a 15-person bar featuring fans and umbrellas—perfect for summertime hangs.

Here are some restaurant events to keep your eye on: