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Babbo Ristorante, New York, NY
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Babbo Ristorante

$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Located on Waverly Place in Greenwich Village, Babbo opened to great acclaim in 1998 and is as bustling and popular as ever. It offers three-star dining that redefines and reinvents the principles of Italian cuisine for 21st century America. An epic, landmark wine list, an exciting, quintessentially New York dining room and expert, attentive and cordial service make a table at Babbo one of New York’s prized possessions.

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Why they're an Icon

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN Plate

    2023

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN Plate

    2022

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN Plate

    2021

From the OpenTable editors: You know you're going to get some of the best Italian food at this legendary Joe Bastianich haunt because it's been going strong since 1998. Babbo set the stage for contemporary fine-dining Italian restaurants in the city, and you can still expect exemplary dishes like warm lamb's tongue and citrusy sweetbreads all white seated in a Greenwich Village townhouse where Led Zeppelin and Blondie play in the background.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 777-0303
  • Website
    http://babbonyc.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Let Babbo host your next birthday, anniversary, rehearsal dinner or corporate event!
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: (212) 777-0303 ext. 2
  • Location
    110 Waverly Place, New York, NY 10011
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2023
    2. MICHELIN Plate 2022
    3. MICHELIN Plate 2021
  • Area
    Greenwich Village
  • Cross Street
    Between 6th Avenue and MacDougal Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking in front of the restaurant is available after 6pm. The nearest garage is GMC, between Fifth Avenue and MacDougal Street and can be entered via Eighth Street or Waverly Place.
  • Public transit
    West 4th street subway station (8th street/Waverly Place exit): A,C,E,B,D,F and M trains. We recommend traveling at the back of the train if coming from uptown, the front of the train if coming from downtown, to find the closest exit at the station.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Feast of the Seven Fishes

    USD 150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    24 Dec 2024 only
    The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a Babbo Christmas Eve tradition. Enjoy a one-night-only Tasting Menu to celebrate Christmas Babbo style! Due to limited availability, pre-paid tickets are required. The Feast of the Seven Fishes Tasting Menu requires the participation of the entire table. Reservations open November 24th and can be made through our website. Tickets are $150/ person (plus tax and gratuity), with optional Wine Pairings available for purchase night-of for $100/ person.
    Feast of the Seven Fishes photo

  • New Year's Eve at Babbo

    USD 150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in the New Year Babbo style with our one-night-only Tasting Menu, culminating in a Midnight toast! This special menu is available for pre-purchase only, and offered exclusively at 10pm. Our full a la carte selection will be available all night. New Year's Eve tickets are available for purchase starting December 1st for $150/ person (plus tax and gratuity). Optional Wine Pairings are available night-of for $100/ person.
    New Year's Eve at Babbo photo

Menu

Antipasti

  • Local BurrataUSD 37.00

    with Kaluga Caviar, Primo Olive Oil and Sorrel

    • Baby Wild ArugulaUSD 21.00

      with Parmigiano Reggiano and Aceto Manodori

      • Castelfranco RadicchioUSD 26.00

        with Ricotta Salata, Pear and Candied Pecans

        • Mozzarella di Bufala CampaniaUSD 27.00

          with Rapini, Romesco and Almonds

          • Riso al SaltoUSD 29.00

            with Chanterelle Mushrooms, Peas and Crème Fraiche

            • Red Snapper CrudoUSD 27.00

              Pickled Fresno Chili, Cucmber, Sea Beans and Yuzu Vinaigrette

              • Grilled OctopusUSD 30.00

                with "Gigante Beans Marinati" and Spicy Limoncello Vinaigrette

                • Warm Tripe "alla Parmigiana"USD 22.00

                  • Prosciutto San Daniele 24 Month DOK Dall'AvaUSD 29.00

                    with Arugula, Rosemary Fettunta, and Fig

                    • Warm Lamb's TongueUSD 26.00

                      with a 3-Minute Egg, Roasted Tomato and Arugula

                      • Citrus Dusted SweetbreadsUSD 27.00

                        with Carrot, Asparagus and Piccata Sauce

                        • Seared Wagyu Beef Warm CarpaccioUSD 35.00

                          with Roasted Sunchokes, Parmigiano Reggiano and Sunchoke Chips

                          Primi

                          • TonnarelliUSD 26.00

                            with Roasted Tomato, Bread Crumbs, Pecorino and Basil

                            • Gnocchi al GorgonzolaUSD 30.00

                              with Honey Foam and Aceto Balsamico Manodori

                              • Egg RavioloUSD 29.00

                                with Ricotta, Asparagus, and Sage Brown Butter

                                • RavioliUSD 30.00

                                  with Pear and Pecorino "Cacio e Pere"

                                  • GarganelliUSD 37.00

                                    with "Funghi Trifolati" and Black Truffle Pesto

                                    • Black SpaghettiUSD 39.00

                                      with Jumbo Lump Crab and Green Chiles

                                      • SpaghettoniUSD 39.00

                                        with 1 Pound Lobster, Sweet Garlic and Tomato Sauce

                                        • FettuccineUSD 37.00

                                          with Rabbit Mushroom Ragu and N'Duja

                                          • Pappardelle BologneseUSD 36.00

                                            • Mint Love LettersUSD 29.00

                                              with Spicy Lamb Sausage

                                              • TagliatelleUSD 37.00

                                                with Oxtail Ragu

                                                • Beef Cheek RavioliUSD 37.00

                                                  with Crushed Squab Liver and Black Truffles

                                                  • 100 Layer Lasagna al Ragu BologneseUSD 39.00

                                                    Secondi

                                                    • Pork ChopUSD 45.00

                                                      with Cherry Peppers, Cipolline and Aceto Manodori

                                                      • HalibutUSD 48.00

                                                        with Romanesco Cauliflower, Shiitake Mushrooms and Prosecco Sauce

                                                        • Whole Baked BranzinoUSD 48.00

                                                          with Grilled Goldbar Squash and Roasted Cherry Tomato

                                                          • Australian Rack of LambUSD 58.00

                                                            with Grilled Eggplant, Baby Kale and Lemon Yogurt

                                                            • Veal MilaneseUSD 64.00

                                                              with Arugula and Cherry Tomato

                                                              • Short Ribs "Brasato"USD 48.00

                                                                with Creamy Truffle Polenta and Horseradish Gremolata

                                                                • Ossobuco MilaneseUSD 59.00

                                                                  with Risotto Two Ways

                                                                  • Grilled Dry Aged 32oz Porterhouse for Two*USD 180.00

                                                                    with Fingerling Potatoes and Tuscan "Intingolo"

                                                                    • Prime NY Strip Steak*USD 59.00

                                                                      with Wild Mushrooms, Asparagus and Aceto Manodori

                                                                      • Long Island Duck BreastUSD 48.00

                                                                        with Turnip, Kobucha Squash, Plum and Cherry Glaze

                                                                        Contorni

                                                                        • Roasted PotatoesUSD 15.00

                                                                          with Rosemary

                                                                          • CarrotsUSD 15.00

                                                                            with Orange and Yogurt

                                                                            • Brussels SproutsUSD 15.00

                                                                              with Pancetta

                                                                              • RapiniUSD 15.00

                                                                                with Garlic and Chili Flake

                                                                                Last updated: 21 November 2024

                                                                                What 4,841 people are saying

                                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                4.4
                                                                                4.4 based on recent ratings
                                                                                • 4.5Food
                                                                                • 4.5Service
                                                                                • 4.4Ambience
                                                                                • 4Value

                                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                Babbo Ristorante consistently impresses with "excellent service" and "delicious food," offering a memorable dining experience. Guests rave about its "outstanding pasta tasting menu" and the attentive staff. While some diners find the music a bit loud, the overall ambiance remains inviting and elegant. Perfect for special occasions, Babbo is a must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers.

                                                                                4,841 Reviews

                                                                                1. Bryson

                                                                                  Chicago

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  3.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                                  3. Service 2
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  Food was okay for the price and service was less than great for the prices

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                                                                                2. Gabriel

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  Jacksonville

                                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  An outstanding evening. Everything! Food, Service, Atmosphere! Awesome in every respect. Huge Italian wine selection. Ask for the Sommelier’s help. You will be glad you did.

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                                                                                3. Sharon

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                  30 reviews

                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                  30 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Fantastic service and excellent sommelier. I had gone to Babbo quite a few times in the first few years of them being open. It had been about a decade since I returned and found that the food was not as good as it used to be. I had the squid ink spaghetti with lump crab which was very bland. I had to ask for extra chili flakes and Parmesan. My son had the lobster pasta which did not have as much lobster as mentioned on the menu. My husband had the rack of lamb which he said was quite good. The music is a bit loud for the type of place as other reviews mentioned. There are other places in the city for great Italian. Probably won’t return.

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                                                                                4. Patrick

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                  24 reviews

                                                                                  3.0

                                                                                  24 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                  3. Service 1
                                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                                  Food was solid- service was extremely poor. Waiter was indifferent at best- was clear that he wasn't even listening g to special requests which of course were missed because he wasn't paying attention and it was so obvious. Shame that the service was so poor for such a good place

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                                                                                5. MARYELLEN

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                  19 reviews

                                                                                  1.0

                                                                                  19 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 1
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  The restaurant was beautiful. Waiter was excellent. We ordered a bottle of Fiano and it tasted tiny so the sommelier brought us a different bottle Bosco Strano whic was another Fiano and let is taste. We liked the taste. So she opened a new bottle and it wasn’t good. Smelt at tasted like vinegar. Very disappointing. The bottle was $87. We don’t recommend it at all. Branzino and Hailbut were delicious. We also had the Black Spaghetti with crab that was scrumptious . When you order a wine, definitely ask sommelier to recommend wine to your taste bud liking

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                                                                                6. Rick

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  San Francisco

                                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                                  2.0

                                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                                                  2. Food 2
                                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  Our food was served cold. I’ve never had a bad meal in this place. They did not charge us for 2 of our entrees. I will give them another chance. However, very disappointing.

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                                                                                7. Patricia

                                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 15 December 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  We liked the ambience and music but found the food to be just ok. Probably won’t go back.

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                                                                                8. Nicole

                                                                                  Atlantic City

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  3.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 14 December 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  Babbo has been a favorite for years. The service was just a little slow. We were looking forward to the pasta tasting menu and wine pairing. One of our diners is a vegetarian. We asked if one of the diners could have a vegetarian pasta tasting and they said everyone had to do a vegetarian tasting. We were very disappointed since this was the main reason we chose this restaurant. Ended up just getting a bunch of pastas and sharing. Food was good but some of the dishes were cold. This was a big holiday dinner for the family and we were just a bit disappointed. We won’t be going back.

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                                                                                9. Shelby

                                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                                  3.0

                                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 14 December 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                                  The service was excellent. Bread was stale (hit against the table and hear a knocking noise stale). The olive oil cake was awful - the texture was more aligned with a three day old muffin from Dunkin. Probably won't come back.

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                                                                                10. Morgan

                                                                                  Louisville

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  3.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 14 December 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                                  3. Service 2
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Service could have been better. Waiter wasn’t interested in working tonight.

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                                                                                FAQs

                                                                                Babbo Ristorante does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

                                                                                Babbo Ristorante is rated 4.4 stars by 4841 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                                Make a booking

                                                                                2 people
                                                                                9:30 pm
                                                                                Booked 33 times today
                                                                                Experiences are available.

                                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                Google Map for Babbo Ristorante

                                                                                110 Waverly Place, New York, NY 10011

                                                                                Additional information

                                                                                • Award-winning
                                                                                  1. MICHELIN Plate 2023
                                                                                  2. MICHELIN Plate 2022
                                                                                  3. MICHELIN Plate 2021
                                                                                • Cross Street
                                                                                  Between 6th Avenue and MacDougal Street
                                                                                • Area
                                                                                  Greenwich Village
                                                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                                                  Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
                                                                                • Price
                                                                                  $50 and over
                                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                                  Italian
                                                                                • Dining style
                                                                                  Casual Elegant
                                                                                • Dress code
                                                                                  Smart Casual
                                                                                • Parking details
                                                                                  Street parking in front of the restaurant is available after 6pm. The nearest garage is GMC, between Fifth Avenue and MacDougal Street and can be entered via Eighth Street or Waverly Place.
                                                                                • Public transit
                                                                                  West 4th street subway station (8th street/Waverly Place exit): A,C,E,B,D,F and M trains. We recommend traveling at the back of the train if coming from uptown, the front of the train if coming from downtown, to find the closest exit at the station.
                                                                                • Payment Options
                                                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                • Additional
                                                                                  Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                • Website
                                                                                  http://babbonyc.com/
                                                                                • Phone number
                                                                                  (212) 777-0303
                                                                                • Private party facilities
                                                                                  Let Babbo host your next birthday, anniversary, rehearsal dinner or corporate event!
                                                                                • Private party contact
                                                                                  Private Event Coordinator: (212) 777-0303 ext. 2
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