Babbo New York - Italian Restaurant in Greenwich Village

Babbo

Greenwich Village
110 Waverly Place
(btwn MacDougal St and 6th Ave)
New York , NY
Phone: 212-777-0303
Website: www.babbonyc.com

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Based on 8 reviews

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Cuisine: Italian Price: Very Expensive

Food Features: Notable Wine List, Slow Food
Restaurant Features: Bar Dining

Hours: Mon-Sat, 5:30-11:30pm; Sun, 5-11pm
Reservations: Required
Payment Options: Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa, American Express
Dress: Business Casual
Noise: Moderate to Loud
Seats: 90 on 2 floors

Drinks: An extensive Italian wine list with many bottles under $40. 13 wines by the glass.
Key People: Executive Chef - Mario Batali, Frank Langello; Pastry Chef - Gina DePalma; Owners - Mario Batali, Joe Bastianich
Year Opened: 1998
Awards and Accolades: Wine Spectator Magazine Best Award of Excellence

Critic Reviews

The New York Times star

06/09/04

Among the restaurants that make my stomach do a special jig, Babbo ranks near the top. - Frank Bruni

New York Magazine star

Critic's Pick

That Babbo has been able to combine the elements of surprise, comfort, delight, and equilibrium throughout its operation. - Hal Rubenstein

Time Out New York Critic's Pick

Supposedly one of the best Italian restaurants in the city, Mario Batali's Babbo is certainly among the hardest to get into. The warmly lit, white-walled...

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Peter H.
19 Reviews

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Posted on 03/20/08

Wow! What a well run restaurant. Everything was first rate from the food to the wine service to the way they handled doggie bags. Go there.

David S.
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Posted on 05/09/08

This is one of the city's great restaurants. You will have dishes like nowhere else.

dan k.
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Posted on 07/28/08

outstanding food and service. tripe, beef cheek ravioli, gnocchi, black spaghetti, duck and sweetbreads are superb. our server and sommelier were incredible. memorable dining experience.

Michael C.
23 Reviews

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Posted on 09/23/08

Despite the noise and the college fraternity atmosphere, this is stunning food.

Dom G.
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Posted on 01/16/09

a perfect evening, food was fantastic, superb wine list, wonderful service, very memorable night.

Jenica H.
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Posted on 02/28/09

I love that Babbo has maintained its "low-key" local factor. Locals will run up to Babbo in the morning and ask the infamous Caroline for a reservation. The space is small, but very italian. Phenomenol wine list, and great menu. If you can't get a reservation, try to walk in, they have 6 tables that are never reserved at the front of the restaurant.

Ann H.
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Posted on 10/07/09

The food was plentiful and delicious. The wine was wonderful. The Grappa was peppery. The bustling atmosphere was surprising: many would not believe such fine food would be served in such an unpretentious setting. Well done.