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Babbo Ristorante

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 39 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

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 4,841 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

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Babbo Ristorante consistently impresses with "excellent service" and "delicious food," offering a memorable dining experience. Guests rave about its "outstanding pasta tasting menu" and the attentive staff. While some diners find the music a bit loud, the overall ambiance remains inviting and elegant. Perfect for special occasions, Babbo is a must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers.

4,841 Reviews

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Bryson
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was okay for the price and service was less than great for the prices
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Gabriel
VIP
Jacksonville
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An outstanding evening. Everything! Food, Service, Atmosphere! Awesome in every respect. Huge Italian wine selection. Ask for the Sommelier’s help. You will be glad you did.
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Sharon
VIP
New York City
30 reviews
4.0
30 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service and excellent sommelier. I had gone to Babbo quite a few times in the first few years of them being open. It had been about a decade since I returned and found that the food was not as good as it used to be. I had the squid ink spaghetti with lump crab which was very bland. I had to ask for extra chili flakes and Parmesan. My son had the lobster pasta which did not have as much lobster as mentioned on the menu. My husband had the rack of lamb which he said was quite good. The music is a bit loud for the type of place as other reviews mentioned. There are other places in the city for great Italian. Probably won’t return.
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Patrick
VIP
New York City
24 reviews
3.0
24 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was solid- service was extremely poor. Waiter was indifferent at best- was clear that he wasn't even listening g to special requests which of course were missed because he wasn't paying attention and it was so obvious. Shame that the service was so poor for such a good place
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MARYELLEN
VIP
New York City
19 reviews
1.0
19 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant was beautiful. Waiter was excellent. We ordered a bottle of Fiano and it tasted tiny so the sommelier brought us a different bottle Bosco Strano whic was another Fiano and let is taste. We liked the taste. So she opened a new bottle and it wasn’t good. Smelt at tasted like vinegar. Very disappointing. The bottle was $87. We don’t recommend it at all. Branzino and Hailbut were delicious. We also had the Black Spaghetti with crab that was scrumptious . When you order a wine, definitely ask sommelier to recommend wine to your taste bud liking
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Rick
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Our food was served cold. I’ve never had a bad meal in this place. They did not charge us for 2 of our entrees. I will give them another chance. However, very disappointing.
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Patricia
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We liked the ambience and music but found the food to be just ok. Probably won’t go back.
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Nicole
Atlantic City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Babbo has been a favorite for years. The service was just a little slow. We were looking forward to the pasta tasting menu and wine pairing. One of our diners is a vegetarian. We asked if one of the diners could have a vegetarian pasta tasting and they said everyone had to do a vegetarian tasting. We were very disappointed since this was the main reason we chose this restaurant. Ended up just getting a bunch of pastas and sharing. Food was good but some of the dishes were cold. This was a big holiday dinner for the family and we were just a bit disappointed. We won’t be going back.
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Shelby
Greater Boston
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The service was excellent. Bread was stale (hit against the table and hear a knocking noise stale). The olive oil cake was awful - the texture was more aligned with a three day old muffin from Dunkin. Probably won't come back.
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Morgan
Louisville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Service could have been better. Waiter wasn’t interested in working tonight.
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Babbo Ristorante is rated 4.4 stars by 4841 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Feast of the Seven Fishes

New Year's Eve at Babbo

Spaghettoni

Garganelli

Tonnarelli

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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