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Barbetta

Italian Restaurant$$$$

Hell's Kitchen, New York

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Barbetta

6.7^/10

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"Lovable, lovable garden, fabulous food, and great people."(3 Tips)
"Romantic spot pre-theater"(2 Tips)
"Wine Enthusiast Restaurant Award Winner for 2007-2009!"(2 Tips)
"Pasta undercooked."(4 Tips)

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Elyse EstradaOctober 17, 2014
The perfect pre-theater dinner when you have your parents in town! NYC's oldest Italian restaurant is quiet, staff is attentive and the 79 year old bartender makes a helluva martini. Ambiance is ++
New York PostApril 23, 2015
The oldest eatery on Restaurant Row, this Theater District staple was once a popular hangout for John Lennon, Andy Warhol and Dudley Moore. It was even featured in an episode of "Mad Men." Read more
PureWowDecember 18, 2015
Go for the glorious garden and traditional old-world Northern Italian food. It’s still owned by the same family that started it in 1906 and is still just as romantic. Read more
TaniaJuly 26, 2023
I am surprised the rating is so low…. Loved the place, the food, the staff is great! It’s like a hidden gem)
Stribling & AssociatesFebruary 16, 2012
Opened in 1906, Barbetta is NYC’s oldest restaurant still owned by the founding family, the oldest Italian restaurant, and the oldest Theatre District restaurant. A historic restaurant trifecta!
Harumi USeptember 12, 2014
Beautiful restaurant with food to match. It is very much family business and staff are like family too.
Buford BarnesFebruary 29, 2012
Established 1906, continuously family owned, features food of Piemonte, Italy's northwestern-most region. Redecorated in 1962 with imported 18th century Piemontese antiques, some owned by the Savoys.
ChristinaDecember 30, 2014
The outdoor courtyard is very pretty. If it's good enough for Don Draper, it's good enough for me. #madmen
Gigi AlshJuly 25, 2014
A little getaway from the city! Lovely garden with super friendly staff and amazing home made like food!
Matteo P.February 6, 2022
Hard pass. Service is unimpressive, food even less so (despite my bias, as I’m from the same region). Nice location, if you like the vibes.
xin jinJune 9, 2012
Lovable, lovable garden, fabulous food, and great people. Vivid vibe but private and quiet. Magnificent.
Laura FroelichNovember 25, 2018
Upon arrival we were told we could only order from the Pre-Theater menu. A La Carte menu isn’t available until 8pm. Apps terribly seasoned; pastas bland. (I usually never add s&p but had to tonight.)
Lisa NYCnonprofitAugust 16, 2014
Great service . quick lunch and outdoor dining.
Sean PitmanOctober 12, 2010
Amazing food. Worth the price of admission. Even the low-end wines are delicious. Perfect for dinner before a Broadway show.
Wilson ZhouOctober 26, 2015
10% discount on total bill excluding tax & gratuity for NYPhil subscribers; not valid Saturday nights
pezikeMarch 7, 2015
Nice food, beyond pretentious setting but efficient staff. Colonial not in a good way.
Wilson ZhouOctober 21, 2015
2015-2016 Carnegie Hall Concert Season, 15% off food and beverages for members.
Brian Wellington IIIAugust 8, 2019
Awesome 👏 Place
Anna Carolina ManfroiJanuary 9, 2015
Best gnocchi ever! No flour, cream and soft.
Gregg TDecember 12, 2014
Good Italian food and wonderful service
Yanik JayaramDecember 12, 2015
Get the short rib, die, then go to heaven.
CHRISTOPHER ROSELLIJanuary 31, 2015
Braised beef outrageous. Service impeccable
Cafecito Avennue C #185September 21, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Great place for food and drink before seeing @woolfonbroadway
Katty CarionAugust 21, 2018
Honest italian food
Fabian ArvizuJanuary 4, 2016
Romantic spot pre-theater
Audrey OAugust 7, 2014
Bit pricy for small portions of food but enchanting rooms & ambiance.
Polina WeitzDecember 10, 2016
Old style Italian
Alexandra KaufmanJune 24, 2012
Made us wait for 40mins to get our table and no one was there. They were having a 'meeting' and made us wait until they are done. We probably won't go again.
NYCRestaurant .comFebruary 15, 2014
Cannelloni
Kirsten TMay 22, 2011
The atmosphere is incredible. Avoid the fixed menu if possible - the food wasn't worth the cost.
Wine EnthusiastJune 7, 2010
Wine Enthusiast Restaurant Award Winner for 2007-2009! Read more
Tom DeierleinApril 1, 2010
Great outdoor courtyard. This is 104 years old. Quick service perfect for theater dinner. In and out inside an hour. First class. Ask for Elvis.
Ms. MoJuly 16, 2010
Food was only ok. Pasta undercooked.
Woody AllenOctober 2, 2012
Il migliore ristorante italiano di New York, scelto più volte anche dal cinema. Scorsese ha girato qui The Departed e Woody Allen una scena di Alice. Read more

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