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Babbo Ristorante

Name: Babbo Ristorante
Address: 110 Waverly Place, New York, NY, United States, 10011
Telephone: (212) 777-0303
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.4

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 35 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Good for business meals

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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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!
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
Neighbourhood
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 BurrataUS$37.00
with Kaluga Caviar, Primo Olive Oil and Sorrel
Baby Wild ArugulaUS$21.00
with Parmigiano Reggiano and Aceto Manodori
Castelfranco RadicchioUS$26.00
with Ricotta Salata, Pear and Candied Pecans
Mozzarella di Bufala CampaniaUS$27.00
with Rapini, Romesco and Almonds
Riso al SaltoUS$29.00
with Chanterelle Mushrooms, Peas and Crème Fraiche
Red Snapper CrudoUS$27.00
Pickled Fresno Chili, Cucmber, Sea Beans and Yuzu Vinaigrette
Grilled OctopusUS$30.00
with "Gigante Beans Marinati" and Spicy Limoncello Vinaigrette
Warm Tripe "alla Parmigiana"US$22.00
Prosciutto San Daniele 24 Month DOK Dall'AvaUS$29.00
with Arugula, Rosemary Fettunta, and Fig
Warm Lamb's TongueUS$26.00
with a 3-Minute Egg, Roasted Tomato and Arugula
Citrus Dusted SweetbreadsUS$27.00
with Carrot, Asparagus and Piccata Sauce
Seared Wagyu Beef Warm CarpaccioUS$35.00
with Roasted Sunchokes, Parmigiano Reggiano and Sunchoke Chips

Primi

TonnarelliUS$26.00
with Roasted Tomato, Bread Crumbs, Pecorino and Basil
Gnocchi al GorgonzolaUS$30.00
with Honey Foam and Aceto Balsamico Manodori
Egg RavioloUS$29.00
with Ricotta, Asparagus, and Sage Brown Butter
RavioliUS$30.00
with Pear and Pecorino "Cacio e Pere"
GarganelliUS$37.00
with "Funghi Trifolati" and Black Truffle Pesto
Black SpaghettiUS$39.00
with Jumbo Lump Crab and Green Chiles
SpaghettoniUS$39.00
with 1 Pound Lobster, Sweet Garlic and Tomato Sauce
FettuccineUS$37.00
with Rabbit Mushroom Ragu and N'Duja
Pappardelle BologneseUS$36.00
Mint Love LettersUS$29.00
with Spicy Lamb Sausage
TagliatelleUS$37.00
with Oxtail Ragu
Beef Cheek RavioliUS$37.00
with Crushed Squab Liver and Black Truffles
100 Layer Lasagna al Ragu BologneseUS$39.00

Secondi

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

Contorni

Roasted PotatoesUS$15.00
with Rosemary
CarrotsUS$15.00
with Orange and Yogurt
Brussels SproutsUS$15.00
with Pancetta
RapiniUS$15.00
with Garlic and Chili Flake

What 4,887 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
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Babbo Ristorante offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food, service, and drinks." Guests rave about the "fantastic pasta tasting menu" and commend the "attentive, fun and impeccable staff." The ambiance is lively, though sometimes loud, with a "great Italian wine selection." Perfect for a memorable evening in NYC.

4,887 Reviews

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Casey
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved Babbo. The food was top notch. The service was exceptional. Highly recommend!
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Jamaal
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and experience for our night out. Waiters were very courteous
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Janet
VIP
Denver
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent choice for Valentines Day. The service was amazing. Food was great.
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Kate
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent and food was great. Yes it’s expensive, but the quality, taste and experience are the reason why. Best meal I have had in NYC (4 years here). I have eaten a lot of salads in my life and they served the best salad of my life.
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Kay
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The appetizer was pretty good: tartar. The pasta dish was underwhelming; a mushroom truffle pasta. We got the strip steak and two sides. The steak was incredibly dry, it was not a $60 steak but maybe a $20 value. It lost most of its flavor, and probably one of the worst steaks I have eaten in NYC. Coincidentally our potatoes were also incredibly dry as well, to the point where we did not finish either dish. We also ordered a side of carrots that had been soaked in a sauce and over cooked to the point they were mushy. This might have been one of my least satisfying meals in NYC and incredibly overpriced. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.
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Spencer
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone was very accommodating for this last minute birthday surprise reservation and made sure we were well looked after, food was excellent - would return
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Margie
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious and the service was attentive. We were celebrating a birthday and we were very well taken care of. Everyone loved their meal. The only thing slightly comical to us was that they played an entire Grateful Dead album.
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Emmanuel
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Carlos was a great server. He was helpful with recommendations and attentive. A very nice date night with good food.
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Robert
VIP
New York City
9 reviews
1.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Food as usual was very good. However, first it was a 3 hour meal. That’s simply too long. Second, it makes no sense to play The Doors and Rolling Stones loudly during dinner. I asked twice to have it lowered, but the manager (who really should be fired for his awful attitude) refused. I like both rock groups and grew up with them, but it’s wrong to play them, and play them loudly, on a weekday evening. There are plenty of equally good Italian restaurants instead.
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paulina
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The pasta’s and ingredients were absolutely incredible. The olive oil and balsamic vinegar really surprised us. The service was good but could be improved, it was a bit chaotic and the music could be turned down a little bit.
1 person found this helpful

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Babbo Ristorante is rated 4.4 stars by 4887 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 35 times today

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
Neighbourhood
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

Spaghettoni

Garganelli

Tonnarelli

Antipasti

Local BurrataUS$37.00

Baby Wild ArugulaUS$21.00

Castelfranco RadicchioUS$26.00

Mozzarella di Bufala CampaniaUS$27.00

Riso al SaltoUS$29.00

Red Snapper CrudoUS$27.00

Grilled OctopusUS$30.00

Warm Tripe "alla Parmigiana"US$22.00

Prosciutto San Daniele 24 Month DOK Dall'AvaUS$29.00

Warm Lamb's TongueUS$26.00

Citrus Dusted SweetbreadsUS$27.00

Seared Wagyu Beef Warm CarpaccioUS$35.00

Primi

TonnarelliUS$26.00

Gnocchi al GorgonzolaUS$30.00

Egg RavioloUS$29.00

RavioliUS$30.00

GarganelliUS$37.00

Black SpaghettiUS$39.00

SpaghettoniUS$39.00

FettuccineUS$37.00

Pappardelle BologneseUS$36.00

Mint Love LettersUS$29.00

TagliatelleUS$37.00

Beef Cheek RavioliUS$37.00

100 Layer Lasagna al Ragu BologneseUS$39.00

Secondi

Pork ChopUS$45.00

HalibutUS$48.00

Whole Baked BranzinoUS$48.00

Australian Rack of LambUS$58.00

Veal MilaneseUS$64.00

Short Ribs "Brasato"US$48.00

Ossobuco MilaneseUS$59.00

Grilled Dry Aged 32oz Porterhouse for Two*US$180.00

Prime NY Strip Steak*US$59.00

Long Island Duck BreastUS$48.00

Contorni

Roasted PotatoesUS$15.00

CarrotsUS$15.00

Brussels SproutsUS$15.00

RapiniUS$15.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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