Barbetta Restaurant

4.4

4553 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Romantic

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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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
Website
http://barbettarestaurant.com/
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

Location
321 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036
Neighborhood
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

Private dining

What 4,553 people are saying

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Barbetta Restaurant, a charming gem in the heart of New York City's theater district, offers an "elegant old-world atmosphere" and "attentive service." The spacious interior and beautiful garden setting provide a serene dining experience. Guests praise the "delicious Northern Italian cuisine," with standout dishes and an "excellent pre-theater menu."

4,553 Reviews

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james
Alabama1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant in NyC amazing service, food, experience. Had a great evening.
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Glenn
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Four of us went to Barbetta after seeing a matinee on Broadway. This was our first time and we all agreed that we will be going back again. The price fixed menu was very reasonable and the food was excellent. Even better was our waiter who not only took the order, but had a conversation with each of us. The whole experience was memorable.
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Megan VIP
Tampa28 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant, excellent service and fantastic food. I did a pre-theater meal at Barbetta, and I enjoyed it immensely. Would go again and would recommend.
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marc
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were very happy with the staff and their service. We arrived late and still had a pleasurable meal before our show
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Christopher VIP
New York City57 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved everything about this special restaurant. Had dinner after the opera. From the service to the ambiance to the food, everything was perfect. The beef and the salmon were delicious, as were the spectacular desserts. Can’t wait to come back!
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Sheri
New York City12 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Coming back to Barretta after 8 years, I must say the food was not good. I’m shocked. It was not up to its name and I was sad. I loved this place.
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Steve
Philadelphia60 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
LOVE this gem!!! Eat here EVERY TIME I visit the city! Always at the top of my list!!
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Sherry VIP
New York City21 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely, relaxed pre-theater dinner. Prices very reasonable. Broad food selection - amazing desserts. Old-fashioned fancy so a nice break from bistros and sushi bars. Some of the dishes are true classics.
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Caroline VIP
Philadelphia9 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service but a tired fixed price menu. Very uninspired. Would not go back
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Robin VIP
St. Louis59 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a spacious and elegant restaurant, which is rare in the theater district. Attentive service, excellent food.
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Barbetta Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 4553 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

321 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

Cross street
Btwn 8th & 9th Aves
Neighborhood
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

Website
http://barbettarestaurant.com/
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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Main Dining Room

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The Garden

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First Course

Insalata Fantasia

Roast Fresh Peppers alla Bagna Cauda

Soup of Pureed Roasted Vegetables

Garganelli in a tomato and basil sauce with oven ~ roasted tomatoes

Linguine in a pesto sauce

Second Course

Crespelle alla Savoirda

Risotto flavored with roasted red beets

Broiled Atlantic Salmon with an herbed sauce and Cucumbers

Paillard of Chicken with fennel, fennel greens and oven roasted tomatoes

Bue al Barolo

Dessert

Mousse of Orange Bittersweet Chocolate

Baked Peaches

Hazelnut Cake

Strawberries with Zabaglione

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