Barbetta Restaurant

Barbetta Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   John

   New Mexico8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Ambiance was perfect: an excellent pianist in an medium quiet room. Great for conversations . Both our meals were excellent. My crab on a bed of wild rice was cooked to perfection, and the wild rice was the best I have ever eaten. My wife’s swordfish was perfectly cooked and tender…,not the dry swordfish you get in most restaurants. The desserts were superb yet not overly sweet, the way we like them. Their Piedmont wines are exceptional. A perfect dining experience.
   

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   Diane VIP

   New York City41 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of my favorite places to eat in the Theatre District! It has a feeling of old world elegance with its ornate decor, impeccable service, and beautifully prepared food. I also very much appreciate that it is one of the very few restaurants that is quiet enough to softly talk to my companion!
   

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   Rebecca

   Raleigh1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Extremely slow service. We had 5:30 reservations and had to get up early to leave and ask for the check for our show starting at 7pm next door. There was half an hour between finishing the first course and being served the second course. You need 2.5 hours to eat here.
   

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   Lisa VIP

   Philadelphia49 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went for a prix fixe lunch before a play and it was wonderful. Beautiful space with a wonderful, attentive staff. The luncheon choices were varied and delicious. This place has been in business since 1906 and I can see why. We will be back!
   

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   Joseph VIP

   New York City59 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Waiter/sommelier (didn’t identify his position) pressured me into a bait and switch offering what he claimed was a “great wine” for a reserve from the same producer on the wine list for the same price. What was actually served was an inferior wine (also different year) at a reserve bottle price. When I complained after the pour he defended it because he flashed me the label before opening and I only had time to confirm the producer and point out the year discrepancy (comparably good year). My pasta was overcooked and falling apart off my fork - inedible. I was afraid to complain because our other waiter was also gruff and was obviously in no mood to be helpful. I’ve been dinning at Barbetta for at least 50 years. This was my first bad experience at this venerable elegantly appointed restaurant. Sadly, the staff is now dominated by grouchy old men and a careless cooks. Time for closure or a reboot.
   

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   Rick

   New York City18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Perfect pre-show dinner experience. Old world New York glamour. Loved!
   

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   Vivien

   London2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 3, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful restaurant inside and out. We sat out in the courtyard and were lucky to do so at the beginning of April! Staff are very attentive and polite: We were well looked after.
   

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   Howard

   Los Angeles9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I love Barbetta. It’s always a joy and pleasure to dine here.
   

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   Olga VIP

   Chicago1 review

   1.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   The atmosphere was decent (thanks to the piano, which was a standout during dinner), but sadly, the food was undercooked. The lack of attention from the servers only added to our disappointment (we didn't even receive a proper introduction or any information about specials). It's a place with so much potential, but it's being poorly run and managed.
   

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    Raymond

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    Have been there several times. Always excellent. Seemed slightly understaffed that night.
    

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