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Babbo Ristorante, New York, NY
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Babbo Ristorante

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$50 and over
Italian

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7:00 pm
Booked 41 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
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.

Why they're an Icon

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Plate2023
  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Plate2022
  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Plate2021

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.

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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

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What 4,917 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

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Babbo Ristorante consistently impresses with its "amazing service" and "exquisite meals." The Italian cuisine is praised for its authenticity, with standout dishes like pasta tasting menus and halibut. Guests appreciate the "warm and friendly" staff and the cozy atmosphere, although some find the music too loud. Ideal for special occasions!
4,917 Reviews
  1. Catherine

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wine director is fantastic — classic New York spot

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  2. Zac VIP

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing meal and even better service. There is a good reason why this place has been around so long

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  3. Miguel VIP

    Cleveland14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Siempre una buena opción para ir en pareja o en familia.

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  4. Lisa VIP

    Baltimore25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was excellent! Halibut was delicious as well as the bolognese! Our server, Alex was so attentive and friendly. Made our dinner experience perfect! The vibe is cozy and energetic with awesome music playing. We love Babbo and will be back again!!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    My friend and I went here to celebrate my birthday. The music was hard, rock and heavy metal which did not fit the Italian atmosphere. However, what was most shocking was how rude the manager, Nico, was to my friend and I. I have never had an experience where a manager was so incredibly rude and offensive. It was so disturbing that my friend and I paid out early and left. Do not come to this restaurant. Instead go to Olio E Piu. The food and atmosphere are superior and the manager, Alex, is warm and friendly.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love it so much!! It’s expensive but we are ok with it on special occasions.

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  7. Falah

    Dallas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the best dinner at Babbo last night. We shared the red snapper crude, pasta with duck and steak with mushrooms. All were cooked beautifully and so delicious. Highly recommend!

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  8. Hal

    Hawaii2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great authentic food and wine served along with ear splitting techno sound so conversation is out

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  9. Gera

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was great, but I didn’t like how loud the music was. Not only was it hard to hear but the music didn’t fit the vibe at all, completely took away from the experience.

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  10. Rosemary

    Pittsburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good and service was outstanding. My only criticism is that the meal was a bit rushed. Restaurant requires meal to be ordered all at once and we felt that there was very little time between courses.

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FAQs

Babbo Ristorante does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Babbo Ristorante is rated 4.5 stars by 4917 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 41 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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