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

Barbetta Restaurant

4.4
4.4
4553 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
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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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
  • 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
  • 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

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What 4,553 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Barbetta Restaurant

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
  • Phone number
  • 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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