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Babbo Ristorante

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

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.

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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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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

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 4,904 people are saying

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Babbo Ristorante is rated 4.4 stars by 4904 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 54 times today

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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

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Why they're an Icon

Private dining

Additional information

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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