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Babbo Ristorante

Visa Dining Collection

$50 and over

Italian

110 Waverly Place, New York, NY 10011

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

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 Plate2023
MICHELIN Plate2022
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.

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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!
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

Popular dishes

Local Burrata$39.00
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$28.00
with Rapini, Romesco and Almonds
Riso al Salto$29.00
with Chanterelle Mushrooms, Peas and Crème Fraiche
Red Snapper Crudo$27.00
Pickled Fresno Chile, Cucumber, Sea Beans and Yuzu Vinaigrette
Grilled Octopus$31.00
with "Gigante Beans Marinati" and Spicy Limoncello Vinaigrette
Warm Tripe "alla Parmigiana"$22.00
Prosciutto San Daniele 24 Month DOK Dall'Ava$28.00
with Arugula and Rosemary Fettunta
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, Cipollini and Aceto Manodori
Halibut$48.00
with Asparagus, Peas, 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 Braised Fennel, Spinach 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 Pickled Raspberry, Spring Onion, Fava Bean and Raspberry 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 4,934 people are saying

Babbo Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Babbo Ristorante in NYC impresses with "creative and incredibly delicious dishes," and "impeccable service." The "pasta tasting menu" and "outstanding wine list" are highlights. The ambience is "cozy and energetic," though noise levels can be high. An "amazing meal and even better service" ensure a memorable dining experience.

4,934 Reviews

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Grant
New York City3 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Noise level was off the charts awful. Heavy metal rock 'n' roll when we arrived. We asked to move to a different table. It was even louder over there. We even moved upstairs and it was just as loud. Horrible horrible horrible. Food was mediocre at best. Vesl Milanese was dry. entire Staff was told they were being let go with only a couple of days notice.
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Clarence VIP
New York City4 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Sat downstairs. Blasted hard rock music. Asked to turn it down and they wouldn’t. Long time customer will not go back.
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Eliza
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our primary server, Alex, was excellent; approaching the table with perfect timing, offering helpful information as needed and enhancing our dining experience with utmost charm and competence. and all the service was beautifully coordinated. The food was extraordinary; I was very surprised and absolutely delighted by how delicious and zesty the Mozzarella Di Buffalo Campania was, and my guests complimented the Riso Al Salto and Grilled Octopus Antipasti. The Lasagna with its many layers was the standout as a Primi . I regretted that I ordered the Veal Milanese as a Secondi - once I had tasted the Duck Breast. The desserts were all delicious. All my guests were of Italian descent and loved the cheesecake; this never happens that a cheesecake passes muster with all so I must commend the pastry chef! I chose the chocolate caramel tart as my dessert - and swooned. The ambience in the upstairs dining room was wonderful; like an extension of our home in the Village - with the windows ajar, inviting in the early spring breeze. This was a very lovely and delightful dining experience with nothing amiss and no disappointments.
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Fausto
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Magnífico excelente comida , buen ambiente, buenos vinos y un servicio exquisito
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Wayne
Edinburgh5 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The noise level is more than energetic. The music is deafening and distracted from the food and setting.
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Fred VIP
New York City5 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
So I want to start with that I really liked this restaurant and had been here several times.i came here and we were seated upstairs in a table for two people with the chairs next to each other instead of facing each other which makes it already cramped. And then the waiters station was right behind our table and the waiters would lean on the back of my chair or hot me with chairs they kept pulling past our table. Our waiter who was wonderful and the only saving grace of our evening apologized and asked if we wanted to speak to a manager, when he finally came over I started to explain how we were two very tall guys and the space was cramped for us he responded in a very condescending and cocky way with “congratulations “ he continues to talk to me in a very condescending way that I just wanted to leave it was my birthday and didn’t want to even have dessert I just wanted to leave the restaurant, he even want as far as patting me on the back. This manager is obviously not made to work with the public as he has no social skills and should consider a different career path at no point did he apologize at all, I think he forgets that he has a job because there are customers. Because of his behavior I will never ever return to this restaurant again.
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Susan VIP
Philadelphia County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really wonderful experience. The service was top notch and each course of the tasting menu was better than there one prior. Definitely an experience to remember.
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flowerwhirlie
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Babbo is one of our absolute all time favorite restaurants in NYC! We live on the West Coast and in the many years we have been coming to NYC, we always make a point to go to Babbo. The creative and incredibly delicious dishes, wines and impeccable service never disappoints. Always a 5 Star experience! Love Babbo!
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Christopher VIP
Los Angeles64 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A classic in NYC, the food is great and the service excellent...especially the sommelier! A great experience.
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Angela
San Francisco11 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything we ordered was delicious. Cute restaurant in west village and charming ambiance. Especially loved the ricotta cheesecake!
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Babbo Ristorante is rated 4.5 stars by 4934 OpenTable diners.

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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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://babbonyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 777-0303
Private party facilities
Let Babbo host your next birthday, anniversary, rehearsal dinner or corporate event!

Babbo Ristorante

About this restaurant

Not bookable

Why they're an Icon

There’s more to explore

Colombo Bilbao

Additional information

Spaghettoni

Garganelli

Tonnarelli

Antipasti

Local Burrata$39.00

Baby Wild Arugula$21.00

Castelfranco Radicchio$26.00

Mozzarella di Bufala Campania$28.00

Riso al Salto$29.00

Red Snapper Crudo$27.00

Grilled Octopus$31.00

Warm Tripe "alla Parmigiana"$22.00

Prosciutto San Daniele 24 Month DOK Dall'Ava$28.00

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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