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Babbo Ristorante, New York, NY
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Babbo Ristorante

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$50 and over
Italian
110 Waverly Place, New York, NY 10011

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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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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.

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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
  • 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!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

What 4,933 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Babbo Ristorante in NYC is celebrated for its "impeccable service" and "creative, delicious dishes." Its tasting menus, particularly the pasta, receive high praise. The ambiance is charming, though the loud rock music is noted as a distraction by some. Standout favorites include the "100-layer lasagna" and exquisite desserts.
4,933 Reviews
  1. Grant

    New York City3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
     Noise level was off the charts awful. Heavy metal rock 'n' roll when we arrived. We asked to move to a different table. It was even louder over there. We even moved upstairs and it was just as loud. Horrible horrible horrible. Food was mediocre at best. Vesl Milanese was dry.  entire Staff was told they were being let go with only a couple of days notice.

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  2. Clarence VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Sat downstairs. Blasted hard rock music. Asked to turn it down and they wouldn’t. Long time customer will not go back.

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  3. Eliza

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our primary server, Alex, was excellent; approaching the table with perfect timing, offering helpful information as needed and enhancing our dining experience with utmost charm and competence. and all the service was beautifully coordinated. The food was extraordinary; I was very surprised and absolutely delighted by how delicious and zesty the Mozzarella Di Buffalo Campania was, and my guests complimented the Riso Al Salto and Grilled Octopus Antipasti. The Lasagna with its many layers was the standout as a Primi . I regretted that I ordered the Veal Milanese as a Secondi - once I had tasted the Duck Breast. The desserts were all delicious. All my guests were of Italian descent and loved the cheesecake; this never happens that a cheesecake passes muster with all so I must commend the pastry chef! I chose the chocolate caramel tart as my dessert - and swooned. The ambience in the upstairs dining room was wonderful; like an extension of our home in the Village - with the windows ajar, inviting in the early spring breeze. This was a very lovely and delightful dining experience with nothing amiss and no disappointments.

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  4. Fausto

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Magnífico excelente comida , buen ambiente, buenos vinos y un servicio exquisito

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  5. Wayne

    Edinburgh/Midlothian5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The noise level is more than energetic. The music is deafening and distracted from the food and setting.

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  6. Fred VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    So I want to start with that I really liked this restaurant and had been here several times.i came here and we were seated upstairs in a table for two people with the chairs next to each other instead of facing each other which makes it already cramped. And then the waiters station was right behind our table and the waiters would lean on the back of my chair or hot me with chairs they kept pulling past our table. Our waiter who was wonderful and the only saving grace of our evening apologized and asked if we wanted to speak to a manager, when he finally came over I started to explain how we were two very tall guys and the space was cramped for us he responded in a very condescending and cocky way with “congratulations “ he continues to talk to me in a very condescending way that I just wanted to leave it was my birthday and didn’t want to even have dessert I just wanted to leave the restaurant, he even want as far as patting me on the back. This manager is obviously not made to work with the public as he has no social skills and should consider a different career path at no point did he apologize at all, I think he forgets that he has a job because there are customers. Because of his behavior I will never ever return to this restaurant again.

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  7. Susan VIP

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really wonderful experience. The service was top notch and each course of the tasting menu was better than there one prior. Definitely an experience to remember.

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  8. flowerwhirlie

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Babbo is one of our absolute all time favorite restaurants in NYC! We live on the West Coast and in the many years we have been coming to NYC, we always make a point to go to Babbo. The creative and incredibly delicious dishes, wines and impeccable service never disappoints. Always a 5 Star experience! Love Babbo!

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  9. Baylie G VIP

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved it. I booked this for my boyfriend's birthday and it was very special. The area is amazing, the service was top noch, and the food was delicious. 5 stars!

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  10. Christopher VIP

    Los Angeles64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A classic in NYC, the food is great and the service excellent...especially the sommelier! A great experience.

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Babbo Ristorante does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Babbo Ristorante is rated 4.5 stars by 4933 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Greenwich Village

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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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
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