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Barbetta Main Dining Room - Barbetta Restaurant, New York, NY

Barbetta Restaurant

4.5
4.5
4504 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
  • Charming
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
Celebrating its 118th Year, Barbetta is the oldest restaurant in New York still owned by its founding family. Barbetta is also New York's oldest Italian restaurant and the oldest restaurant in the Theater District. This three-fold distinction has earned it landmark status by the Locali Storici d'Italia. In a glittering interior decorated with 18th century Italian antiques Barbetta serves the cuisine of Piemonte, Italy's northwestern most region. In summer, its exuberantly verdant garden with century-old trees and scented with the blooms of wisteria, oleander, jasmine and gardenia make it a most sought-after site for al fresco dining.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Dessert
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Wed, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 246-9171
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Dream Team de Cuisine
  • Private party facilities
    Barbetta makes available its verdant garden and spectacular palazzo-like interior for large receptions and weddings. For smaller parties Barbetta offers the patrician rooms of its 1874-1881 Townhouses built by the Astor family preserving their period details, fireplaces & magnificent wood paneling. Please contact Suzanna for more information and booking at barbetta100yrs@aol.com or 212.246.9171.
  • Private party contact
    Suzanna Gardijan: (212) 246-9171
  • Area
    Theater District
  • Cross Street
    Btwn 8th & 9th Aves
  • Parking details
    Public lot adjacent to the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    A,E,C,1,R,N,S
  • Entertainment
    Pianist evenings from 6:00pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

What 4,504 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barbetta Restaurant offers a charming atmosphere with a "beautiful garden" and a rich historical ambiance. It shines as a pre-theater destination, featuring "excellent service" from staff members like Eduardo. The menu boasts "authentic Italian cuisine," though some diners suggest updates. Patrons appreciate its "elegant setting" and "wonderful service."

4,504 Reviews
  1. Toni

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and our server, Eduardo, was adorable. The staff were hard working and attentive. I’ve already recommended it to others.

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  2. Walter

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and Service always top notch. The pre-fixe theater dinners a plus for value. Ramon spot on with drink recommendations.

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  3. Aristotel

    New York City

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not your typical Italian restaurant. Northern Italian food at its best Great Staff. A must go to experience the finest in elegance.

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  4. Nancy

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pre theater menu was great! Beautiful space, perfect location for pre theater dining, staff very nice and attentive. Highly recommend

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  5. Ken

    St. Louis

    11 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The best part was leaving. Too bad. It used to be great

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  6. Kristi

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely meal before the theatre- and they been surprised me with a birthday dessert! Beautiful experience, delicious food!!!

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  7. Barry

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Having been here several times, I expected a great meal. They apparently hired a new chef and I was greatly disappointed. To start, I would say that the dinner roll tasted like cardboard but that would be unfair to cardboard. My wife ordered the chicken paillard and I ordered the scallops. Both were covered with something trying to pass for sauce but both were clearly just trying to hide the poor taste. For dessert, I had the baked pears which were drenched in a sauce with much too much cinnamon. Finally, to top it all off, I went with an open table reward coupon, and they did not know how to get me the credit. I will not be returning.

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  8. Stewart

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attentive service. Pasta and rabbit meals highly recommended

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  9. Evan

    New York City

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful room, attentive service, great Italian wine list, and a pre-theater value. For the top dining experience here go after the pre-theater menu ends at 7:30, as the standard menu has some gems.

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  10. Jackie

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    “Old school” service and very fine food. Great price for the pre theater price fixe!

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Barbetta Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 4504 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Barbetta Restaurant

321 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Btwn 8th & 9th Aves
  • Area
    Theater District
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Wed, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Dessert
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public lot adjacent to the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    A,E,C,1,R,N,S
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dream Team de Cuisine
  • Entertainment
    Pianist evenings from 6:00pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 246-9171
  • Private party facilities
    Barbetta makes available its verdant garden and spectacular palazzo-like interior for large receptions and weddings. For smaller parties Barbetta offers the patrician rooms of its 1874-1881 Townhouses built by the Astor family preserving their period details, fireplaces & magnificent wood paneling. Please contact Suzanna for more information and booking at barbetta100yrs@aol.com or 212.246.9171.
  • Private party contact
    Suzanna Gardijan: (212) 246-9171
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