Babbo
Italian Restaurant$$$$
Greenwich Village, New York
The experts at Food Network and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
"Holy crow the beef cheek ravioli and the duck were freaking amazing!"(30 Tips)
"Reservations are a must at our favorite Mario Batali restaurant."(16 Tips)
"Pasta tasting menu is the best way to get the most of Babbo"(15 Tips)
"Sweet potato lune and mint love letters every time!"(7 Tips)
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IWalked Audio ToursSeptember 24, 2011#1 - IWalked NYC's Top 10 Italian Restaurants. Opened in 1998 in a former coach house in Greenwich Village. Try pasta tasting menu—a selection of 5-6 pastas with 2 desserts.<LINK> Read more
New York HabitatOctober 26, 2011A block from Washington Square Park, Mario Batali's upscale Italian restaurant is superb. We recommend the pasta tasting menu and the beef cheek ravioli!
Halstead PropertyDecember 14, 2011Absolutely must try the infamous Beef Cheek Ravioli- a creamy, beef-stew like filling inside smooth ravioli shells…So good, it’s been rumored to change a few Vegan’s perspectives
Kate CushingMay 27, 2011Alex is the most amazing sommelier I've ever had. He convinced us to try super unusual wines and dishes that were just fantastic- Sweet potato lune and mint love letters every time! Don't forget about the foursquare check-in special!
Eric LeebowDecember 9, 2016Enjoyed the pumpkin pasta! Excellent customer service and nice atmosphere. Definitely worth it!
Erik KriessmannMay 24, 2018All the pastas were bomb. Wine and dessert too. Service was on point. Good vibes!
Food NetworkJanuary 18, 2011Mario Batali forever changed the Italian dining scene with his legendary spin on authentic Italian cuisine when he opened Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca.
Sarah RoseOctober 5, 2014Amazing Italian! Love to dine at the bar! Squid ink pasta and octopus appetizer are outstanding.
Kelsey AndersonMarch 3, 2019Excellent pastas - make sure to get a mix of sauces. Lobster pasta was delicious!
Michelin Travel & LifestyleDecember 2, 2013Longtime classics include beef cheek ravioli, pork tonnato, and the warm rosemary-olive oil cake w/ olive oil gelato. – Green Guide Editor
Simon & SchusterMarch 16, 2011Mario Battali is a great Italian chef, but he loves American prosciutto. Babbo serves prosciutto from La Quercia, a producer based in Iowa. Try cooking with the meat with JUST MARRIED AND COOKING. Read more
B ChuApril 6, 2013BOOK/#378/$49 lunch or $80 dinner tasting menu/Mon-Sat 1730 -2330, Sun 1700-2300/dress code http://www.yelp.com/menu/babbo-ristorante-e-enoteca-new-york/lunch
Minhee ParkApril 30, 2016Love the clam linguine, mushroom pasta, & the octopus. One of my favorite Italian restaurants.
Jason BellAugust 29, 2014Everything is riculously good. The blackberry and sweet corn gelato dessert is out of this world though
Flo FloJuly 23, 2014Great service and amazing grilled octopus!!! Ohhh and spotted Alcide from true blood...not a bad view either ;)
Lenny KnechtOctober 24, 2014Worth every penny, delicious food. We had the lunch tasting menu and it did not disappoint!
Staff PicksDecember 6, 2016Babbo was one of the more wished for places throughout 2015’s I Want Somewhere holiday campaign. Where’s your somewhere? Enter to win a bucket list experience. Read more
Alexis MichalakisFebruary 2, 2012Do one of the tasting menus...it's similar in price and completely worth it. Did the pasta tasting menu with wine and it was to die for.
- Tom LeeApril 1, 2013As Mario Batali continues his reign atop the American culinary landscape, his flagship restaurant remains a New York essential. What can you say about this place that hasn't already been said? The ...
Leandro LageraMay 30, 2016Certainly lives up to the hype. Great attention to detail and amazing wine selection.
F-Factor NutritionOctober 17, 2012Chef Batali's restaurant lives up to his reputation for great Italian food. After eating, take a walk around Washington Square Park or West Village!
MarthaMarch 7, 2015i just love the food. rich and delicious. you will not leave hungry, that's for sure.
Francine LiFebruary 4, 2015Classic NYC Italian. Impossible to have a bad meal. Incredible service, wine selection, pasta and fish.
Valerie BrownJune 1, 2011Congratulations, you made it in to one of the best Italian spots in the city. I love the Pappardelle Bolognese and tend to skip the Lamb's brain. Love you Mario!
Fabrizio ScadutoAugust 3, 2012orecchiette with sausage....AMAzing!!!!.. and making a check in you can get a glass of prosecco for free....
New York Hilton MidtownJanuary 9, 2012You can't go wrong with the simple & divine menu that changes nightly. If the olive oil sorbet is offered, be sure to try it! - Amanda / Marketing Dept.- Daniel ChouekaFebruary 5, 2017Always a good honest meal. Batali and Bastianich's flagship Italian restaurant. Make res before.
Erman ErbakNovember 19, 2019We tested octopus, ravioli were good and lamb was amazing. Service is really serious.- B ChuApril 5, 2013BOOK/#378/$41-80/Mon-Sat 1730 -2330, Sun 1700-2300/dress code http://www.yelp.com/menu/babbo-ristorante-e-enoteca-new-york/lunch
- Food NetworkJanuary 5, 2011You can always expect a delicious meal on Batali’s watch! – Chef Anne Burrell, host of Worst Cooks in America/Secrets of a Restaurant Chef
Jayme WongJuly 8, 2014Exquisite food. Well worth the money. Love the black spaghetti and crispy branzino
Tasting TableJuly 12, 2012Go for Babbo's new lunch service--quieter but with those same gutsy Italian dishes. If you can get out of the office, this one is a treat: Read more
2Plus2NYCReviewMarch 12, 2011n odd experience to say the least. The food was good and if it were a little corner Italian restaurant anywhere in the city, we probably would have thought it a hidden NYC jem... Check out the rest of Read more
emeFebruary 4, 2015Impressed by apps/dessert, underwhelmed by entree. Service caught on to this and comped the pasta, which was excellent on their part.
Dominic RiosDecember 18, 2017Extremely limited non-reservation (and first-come) seating begins at 4:30 but expect a line so get there early!
Minyi ShihMay 21, 2010went with a friend and split 4 pasta dishes + dessert - perfect amount! Mint Love Letters with Spicy Lamb SausageGarganelli with “Funghi Trifolati”PappardelleBologneseGnocchi with Braised Oxta- Bill B.May 13, 2011Beef cheek ravioli: the cooked-until-tender cheeks are mashed delicately into a sinfully delicious, near heavenly substance used as the ravioli filling.
Erin LaneAugust 10, 2011Must visit spot, although it's impossible to get a res -- you have to call at 10am exactly one month out from the day you want to go, and reservations are gone within minutes.
María Paz DomínguezNovember 20, 2015Have you been to Marea? See you there. Highlight of the night, Red Hot Chilli Peppers album playing.
Fran SuMarch 30, 2016Book really early, like a month early or end up with a 10pm table, probably still worth it.
CompassJuly 23, 2013Babbo is lauded as Mario Batali's favorite of his restaurants, and diners would agree with its original and memorable Italian dishes.
Stephen BlakeDecember 25, 2015Great ristorante to have your reservation not honored and have to wait an extra hour to sit at the bar.
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Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca is an exuberant celebration of the best of Italian food, wine and lifestyle. The menu is a roster of lusty creations, incorporating the best and freshest seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat, game and seafood, accented with fine Italian olive oils, traditional aceto ...
Closed until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Wed–Sun
- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
(212) 777-0303
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
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Street
Restroom
Yes
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Dinner, Happy Hour
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Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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