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Babbo Ristorante

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 69 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood 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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MICHELIN Plate
2023
MICHELIN Plate
2022
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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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
Neighborhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

White Truffle Tasting Menu
$1,000.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 12, 2024 only
Babbo's Annual White Truffle Dinner: We are proud to serve a one-night-only six-course tasting menu paired with wines from Italy's iconic producers. Babbo is partnering with Urbani Truffles to bring you this season's best white truffles. Please visit our website to see the full menu!
Feast of the Seven Fishes
$150.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 24, 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.
New Year's Eve at Babbo
$150.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 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.

Popular dishes

Local Burrata$37.00
with Kaluga Caviar, Primo Olive Oil and Sorrel
Baby Wild Arugula$21.00
with Parmigiano Reggiano and Aceto Manodori
Castelfranco Radicchio$26.00
with Ricotta Salata, Pear and Candied Pecans
Mozzarella di Bufala Campania$27.00
with Rapini, Romesco and Almonds
Riso al Salto$29.00
with Chanterelle Mushrooms, Peas and Crème Fraiche
Red Snapper Crudo$27.00
Pickled Fresno Chili, Cucmber, Sea Beans and Yuzu Vinaigrette
Grilled Octopus$30.00
with "Gigante Beans Marinati" and Spicy Limoncello Vinaigrette
Warm Tripe "alla Parmigiana"$22.00
Prosciutto San Daniele 24 Month DOK Dall'Ava$29.00
with Arugula, Rosemary Fettunta, and Fig
Warm Lamb's Tongue$26.00
with a 3-Minute Egg, Roasted Tomato and Arugula
Citrus Dusted Sweetbreads$27.00
with Carrot, Asparagus and Piccata Sauce
Seared Wagyu Beef Warm Carpaccio$35.00
with Roasted Sunchokes, Parmigiano Reggiano and Sunchoke Chips

Primi

Tonnarelli$26.00
with Roasted Tomato, Bread Crumbs, Pecorino and Basil
Gnocchi al Gorgonzola$30.00
with Honey Foam and Aceto Balsamico Manodori
Egg Raviolo$29.00
with Ricotta, Asparagus, and Sage Brown Butter
Ravioli$30.00
with Pear and Pecorino "Cacio e Pere"
Garganelli$37.00
with "Funghi Trifolati" and Black Truffle Pesto
Black Spaghetti$39.00
with Jumbo Lump Crab and Green Chiles
Spaghettoni$39.00
with 1 Pound Lobster, Sweet Garlic and Tomato Sauce
Fettuccine$37.00
with Rabbit Mushroom Ragu and N'Duja
Pappardelle Bolognese$36.00
Mint Love Letters$29.00
with Spicy Lamb Sausage
Tagliatelle$37.00
with Oxtail Ragu
Beef Cheek Ravioli$37.00
with Crushed Squab Liver and Black Truffles
100 Layer Lasagna al Ragu Bolognese$39.00

Secondi

Pork Chop$45.00
with Cherry Peppers, Cipolline and Aceto Manodori
Halibut$48.00
with Romanesco Cauliflower, Shiitake Mushrooms and Prosecco Sauce
Whole Baked Branzino$48.00
with Grilled Goldbar Squash and Roasted Cherry Tomato
Australian Rack of Lamb$58.00
with Grilled Eggplant, Baby Kale and Lemon Yogurt
Veal Milanese$64.00
with Arugula and Cherry Tomato
Short Ribs "Brasato"$48.00
with Creamy Truffle Polenta and Horseradish Gremolata
Ossobuco Milanese$59.00
with Risotto Two Ways
Grilled Dry Aged 32oz Porterhouse for Two*$180.00
with Fingerling Potatoes and Tuscan "Intingolo"
Prime NY Strip Steak*$59.00
with Wild Mushrooms, Asparagus and Aceto Manodori
Long Island Duck Breast$48.00
with Turnip, Kobucha Squash, Plum and Cherry Glaze

Contorni

Roasted Potatoes$15.00
with Rosemary
Carrots$15.00
with Orange and Yogurt
Brussels Sprouts$15.00
with Pancetta
Rapini$15.00
with Garlic and Chili Flake

What 4,811 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
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Babbo Ristorante offers an "amazing pasta tasting menu" and "outstanding food." Guests appreciate the "first-rate service" and "extensive wine list." While the ambiance can be lively, the restaurant's "attentive staff" and "accommodating approach" ensure a memorable dining experience. Ideal for special occasions, Babbo continues to impress with its culinary excellence.

4,811 Reviews

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Jay
Hawaii
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Very good service and food. Staff was amazing. However their music choice and volume was unbearable. Apparently since the owner is/was part of a rock band they were playing rock music at high volumes. After several conversations we were able to get the volume down so we can hear each other over dinner. Staff reported that this was an issue in the past with several guests. Terrible for a restaurant to do this for an expensive meal.
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Kimberly
New York City
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding pasta tasting menu, outstanding over-the-top service. The upstairs dining room is particularly beautiful.
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Brian
New York City
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall great. The music was loud and the type of music was not to our taste. It got better. Service was excellent. We had a memorable evening and will return.
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Tracy
Dallas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
loved sitting at the bar and great service from diego!
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John
Greater Boston
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Service was slow. Food ok. Should have sat at the bar.
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Monique
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service as amazing! The entire wait staff was attentive and accessible.
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Jennifer
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were excellent but a homeless person came into the restaurant and the staff did not stop or interfere with them. Not worth the food and service if you are not safe.
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated our 25th anniversary here! Food and service were amazing! Highly recommend.
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Hector
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As a former Otto Enoteca Pizzeria employee, I can say Babbo is a step above in refined Italian dining. The atmosphere is both lively and intimate, perfect for savoring signature dishes like the black spaghetti and goat cheese tortelloni. The ingredients are incredibly fresh, and the flavors are balanced to perfection. Babbo offers an unforgettable dining experience that I highly recommend to anyone seeking elevated Italian cuisine in NYC.
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Faith
New York City
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was amazingly delicious. The restaurant is beautiful and elegant and an oasis in the middle of our bustling city. My only negative was the music and decibel level which made conversation difficult. Still we look forward to returning.
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Babbo Ristorante is rated 4.5 stars by 4811 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 69 times today

Experiences are available.

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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
Neighborhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, 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

Babbo Ristorante

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Why they're an Icon

MICHELIN Plate

MICHELIN Plate

MICHELIN Plate

Private dining

Additional information

White Truffle Tasting Menu

Feast of the Seven Fishes

New Year's Eve at Babbo

Spaghettoni

Garganelli

Tagliatelle

Antipasti

Local Burrata$37.00

Baby Wild Arugula$21.00

Castelfranco Radicchio$26.00

Mozzarella di Bufala Campania$27.00

Riso al Salto$29.00

Red Snapper Crudo$27.00

Grilled Octopus$30.00

Warm Tripe "alla Parmigiana"$22.00

Prosciutto San Daniele 24 Month DOK Dall'Ava$29.00

Warm Lamb's Tongue$26.00

Citrus Dusted Sweetbreads$27.00

Seared Wagyu Beef Warm Carpaccio$35.00

Primi

Tonnarelli$26.00

Gnocchi al Gorgonzola$30.00

Egg Raviolo$29.00

Ravioli$30.00

Garganelli$37.00

Black Spaghetti$39.00

Spaghettoni$39.00

Fettuccine$37.00

Pappardelle Bolognese$36.00

Mint Love Letters$29.00

Tagliatelle$37.00

Beef Cheek Ravioli$37.00

100 Layer Lasagna al Ragu Bolognese$39.00

Secondi

Pork Chop$45.00

Halibut$48.00

Whole Baked Branzino$48.00

Australian Rack of Lamb$58.00

Veal Milanese$64.00

Short Ribs "Brasato"$48.00

Ossobuco Milanese$59.00

Grilled Dry Aged 32oz Porterhouse for Two*$180.00

Prime NY Strip Steak*$59.00

Long Island Duck Breast$48.00

Contorni

Roasted Potatoes$15.00

Carrots$15.00

Brussels Sprouts$15.00

Rapini$15.00

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