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Babbo Ristorante, New York, NY
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Babbo Ristorante

$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • 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.

Why they're an Icon

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Plate2023
  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Plate2022
  • Award icon
    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.

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2023
    2. MICHELIN Plate 2022
    3. MICHELIN Plate 2021
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout

Private dining

What 4,904 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Babbo Ristorante delights with "excellent food and service," making it a top choice for celebrations and special occasions. Guests praise its "super attentive staff," "exquisite Italian dishes," and "expansive wine menu." Although some find the atmosphere "a bit noisy," the overall experience ensures a memorable dining adventure.

4,904 Reviews
  1. charlottej

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friend recommended it last minute and couldn’t have been better. The ambiance is lovely, the service impeccable and the chef has created lovely food that is displayed beautifully. A special gift of the chef was a starter of tasty ricotta polenta I believe; accompanied by a thin crisp of possibly a cheese wafer? We ordered the burrata with small drizzling of olive oil and caviar, the beef cheek ravioli and the broccoli rabe with a quartino of a light red wine, the etna rosso. Amazing food.

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  2. Robert VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding service, food and wine. What else can I say.

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  3. Mark VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always try to stop in when I am in NYC and have never been disappointed Outstanding service and food as always

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  4. danielle VIP

    New York City47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We celebrated my husband's birthday and it was so special from the moment we arrived to dessert we thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our experience. We started with the octopus and carpaccio, lasagna, ravioli and osso buco and ended with the olive oil cake. When we arrived we were given the choice of tables and our waiter was super attentive. I would recommend for a special occasion.

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  5. Ellen VIP

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a lovely cozy spot, service great, always consistently delicious. We love Babbo!

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Babbo is my number one restaurant in NYC! It is such a classy restaurant with top notch service and exquisite meals. It was any birthday celebrated there and there was no other place I would have wanted to celebrate. Joseph was our service and he was so accommodating. He made sure we were taken care of from start to finish. It is an experience from entering Babbo until it’s time to leave. I can’t wait for another date night spend there.

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  7. hakana

    Raleigh2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Uncomfortable seating Tiny tables Difficult to arrange the plates on the table

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  8. Remi

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Babbo is truly an exceptional dining experience. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted by the manager at the door, who went above and beyond to ensure we had an outstanding table. The hospitality here is second to none. The food, as expected, was phenomenal—perfectly executed with bold yet balanced flavors. But what truly elevated our evening was the impeccable wine service. The sommelier was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also kind, approachable, and genuinely enthusiastic about sharing insights. Thank you.

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  9. Maria

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved this place! The food was amazing and the service even better. Great date spot!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favourite place to eat for over 20 years - every time a culinary and sensory experience!

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FAQs

Babbo Ristorante does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Babbo Ristorante is rated 4.4 stars by 4904 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today
Google Map for Babbo Ristorante

110 Waverly Place, New York, NY 10011

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2023
    2. MICHELIN Plate 2022
    3. MICHELIN Plate 2021
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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