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Barbuto

Italian Restaurant, Bar, and American Restaurant$$$$

West Village, New York

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Barbuto

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Ranked #4 for healthy food in the West Village
This Italian restaurant is famous for their roasted chicken. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"2015 James Beard finalist for Best Chef - Jonathan Waxman"(14 Tips)
"The pollo al forno was absolutely delicious."(11 Tips)
"Everything was delicious, the kale salad was so fresh and flavorful."(21 Tips)
"Get the gnocchi w extra veg...beyond amazing and not too filling"(69 Tips)

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Food NetworkAugust 5, 2011
Tyler Florence can't get enough of the Pollo al Forno at Barbuto, an Italian restaurant using seasonal and local ingredients, on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more
Meredith B.December 5, 2014
The roast chicken, hands down, is the best in town. It's also a great place to eat when the weather is nice because they open their doors and windows for great outdoor seating and ambience.
Honghui YuOctober 11, 2015
The roast chicken here is some of the best I've ever had. Get it with a side of garlicky sautéed vegetables (verdure) and a glass of lambrusco
Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014
The signature JW roasted chicken and any pasta dish are always aces in the hole Read more
SparkieOctober 3, 2014
Rustic Italian from a Pioneering Chef - Order as many items from the menu as you can handle, get a nice bottle of Italian wine, and then sit back and relax
Angie JenieApril 23, 2017
Amazingly comfortable in the spring when the garage doors are opened. Delicious roast chicken, the off menu bucatini carbonara, and rosemary potatoes. Good 4 people watching and casual eating ❤️
Cali ZimmermanNovember 12, 2014
Did the chefs table with my family. An absurd amount of food.- not complaining. Everything was delicious. The chicken is as good as you'll thing. And all the pastas were delicious (gnocchi and carb)
Indulgent EatsJune 13, 2016
Chef Jonathan Waxman's prime pastas, pizzas, antipasti, and that famous roast chicken coupled with ample outdoor seating make this the perfect move for brunch, lunch, or dinner al fresco.
Staff PicksOctober 29, 2014
What goes well with perfect roast chicken? Pasta, of course. New to the menu is a rich potato-dumpling dish with sweet delicata squash and walnut pesto, it's called the Gnocchi e Zucca ($19). Read more
Emily WilsonAugust 13, 2015
Book the private dining room (by the kitchen) for a special occasion. The table seats up to 12 guests and they serve a delicious prix fixe menu family-style.
Michael MJuly 21, 2011
Been here 5+ times
You can't go wrong here, except maybe with sea food. The chicken is out of this world, the hanger steak is awesome, the gnocchi will make your head swoon. Been here four times and never disappointed.
Laurea de OcampoApril 2, 2017
The roast chicken is delicious - what is typically a boring & overcooked dish is perfectly made here. The walls open up in spring & summer so you get to eat amazing food in the open air
Sam GilJune 27, 2018
So delicious. Buratta is amazing. Lamb shoulder parpadelle is sososo good. They are worth the price. Gnocchi is nice, calamari salad is fine, chicken is nice but still roast chicken.
Elizabeth BursteinMay 30, 2018
Loved squid ink pasta. Healthy size portion (not 2 much). Enjoyed the 2-cheese app. Project X and goat cheese were delicious. My bf had the gnocci which wasn't too flavorful. Love outdoor seating.
Paula BuzzoNovember 12, 2017
Can I come back already?? Love this place... the attendance is excellent and the gnocchi stagionale is to die for. Make sure to book a reservation because the place is small.
The Corcoran GroupNovember 6, 2010
Awesome seasonal Italian food from Jonathan Waxman – one of our favorite chefs. Try the gnocchi, the chicken (of course), any of the seafood and the budino al cioccolato.
TomJune 9, 2015
The chicken is flavorful and a stable here, but I also love the gnocchi, zuppa soup, and the crostata.
Jorge UrrutiaDecember 5, 2015
The hostesses were very good. They predicted our wait time (no reservations for parties of two) with incredible precision. The tagliatelle with scallops are incredible. Chicken, OF COURSE. And gelato
Sam WeberAugust 17, 2018
If you want a spectacular whiskey drink, try the Sri Lankan Kick Starter. The pastas, the chicken, the kale salad and the calamari salad are tops on the menu but everything is tasty!
Melissa RosenfieldSeptember 26, 2013
Been here 100+ times
Kale salad is perfection but only on the menu seasonally. Also you cannot go wrong with the carbonara for lunch or the JW chix potatoes for dinner. And no matter what end your meal with the budino.
christian svanes koldingOctober 18, 2016
very much enjoyed our meal. unfussy but confidently prepared. the sautéed gnocchi stagionale was pretty damn sublime, while the bucatini alla amatriciana also hit the spot. very satisfying.
Nidhi KayDecember 18, 2018
Ambience 10/10, enjoyed the most the papardelle and tiramisu, pollo del forno was great but the chunkier part was bit simple and dry, gnocchi was sweet and buttery I would pass, kale salad was good
In NYCSeptember 7, 2015
A classic spot closing later this year...famous for the roasted chicken but you really can't miss. I recently enjoyed a stunning beer and pickled peach salad.
Jessica WickhamJuly 2, 2017
Everything was delicious, the kale salad was so fresh and flavorful. Great outside option for a sunny day, with walls that fully open so even if inside, you feel outside
EaterAugust 29, 2017
Barbuto’s garage style doors are flung open as soon as temperatures rise, so every seat feels like it’s outside. Read more
Liz DellAugust 31, 2014
Great spot! Love the indoor-outdoor scene. Food is delish. All the pasta. Chicken was really moist and flavorful as well.
Elliot WehnerJuly 26, 2015
Steak salad was killer. The swordfish was fresh and delicious. Everything else looked great. Cool chefs table. Garage door walls open when it's nice to give the whole place an awesome open air feel
Philip HakimOctober 6, 2017
Best Carbonara I’ve had in the city. A must order if you’re here for brunch (it’s only on the brunch menu).
Jeremy JacobowitzFebruary 3, 2015
This is everything a NY restaurant is supposed to be. Fantastic food, superb service, and a great space! Loved brunch here!
Sarah SpagnoloSeptember 16, 2015
Everyone orders the chicken but if there's goat on the menu, go for it. Also show up right at 5:30 to snag the corner outside table for two
J.R. ReedApril 4, 2018
Kale and calamari salads are among best I’ve ever had — pork shank is a must order, along with chicken and gnocchi; nice, cool setting without feeling too fancy
Dannie EspitiaMarch 15, 2014
I was a little bit hesitant to order the chicken since it can be really dry. Nothing to worry about in this place, though. The gelati is SUPERB! Fave places in NY! 😍
The Wall Street JournalAugust 6, 2010
Everyone comes for the chicken and it lives up to the hype. It's juicy, the skin is crispy and the portion is plentiful. Another option: velvety gnocchi, tossed with corn and roasted cherry tomatoes. Read more
Nancy AckenhausenJuly 22, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Jonathan Waxman West Village resto comes by its popularity honestly. If you can't score on Open Table, don't sweat the wait - put your name in + take a stroll in Hudson River Park, only 1 block away
Robert AccetturaOctober 4, 2014
It's super busy in the evening but the food is good. It's also quite loud. If the weather is nice sit outside and you can actually have a conversation.
Chad HornerOctober 9, 2017
the chicken is what they’re famous for, and it’s tasty but ultimately still roast chicken. make sure to try the pastas, especially the gnocchi if it’s there!
Lisa EAugust 20, 2017
When you order the Budino for dessert, ask for a side of breadsticks to enjoy the best pocky you've ever tasted.
Josh BeckermanSeptember 23, 2016
Been here 10+ times
One of NYC's best. Best roast chicken in NYC. Roasted potatoes and pastas are perfection. Kale salad is green heaven. #LOVE #magical
New York HabitatDecember 15, 2011
If it ain't broke don't fix it, and Chef Jonathan Waxman's Pollo Al Forno has been the main seller here since it opened. The crispiness of the skin and moistness of the meat, it doesn't disappoint.
Johnnie SkywalkingNovember 28, 2015
Chicken is definitely fantastic but this place changed my perception about gnocchi and made me think gnocchi can be extremely tasty.
Berk KapiciogluAugust 20, 2014
It's a great place to have dinner and sit outside. In the summer, it's best to reserve seating beforehand, as it gets crowded. I tried the chicken and it was a bit dry.
Brandon RinckJune 13, 2016
Everyone talks about the chicken but the goat is also amazing. I like Stephanie Izard and her goat but this place has given her some competition.
Ana D.June 9, 2012
The chicken looked very good but I was more in the mood for a lighter fare so went for the monkfish instead and it was delicious! Also shared the hazelnut nougat ice cream and that was amazing!
Kate ConnorSeptember 30, 2016
Jonathan Waxman is incredible and consistent. I always order the server's recommendation and never disappointed. Try the goat stew if it's in season!
Maxine FriedmanMarch 26, 2012
Barbuto never misses. Great ambiance and amazing flavors. I like the kale salad, calamari salad, chicken and fluke. The hostesses are so sweet. Good for families with young children - get there early.
Chris SomersJanuary 18, 2014
The chicken gets all the buzz, but so many great things on the menu ! Sit at the bar one night also - great vibe. Wish I can come more often !
Kevin ThompsonMay 27, 2016
Solid spot for a lunch / dinner in the summer. Lots of fresh air / sidewalk seating. Get a half order gnocchi and the roast chicken.
Burt HermanDecember 9, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Definitely get the chicken - it's the signature dish at the restaurant. Also, the kale salad for a starter, and the gnocchi are amazing
Andrew CAugust 30, 2015
The chicken gets a lot of (justifiably), but the gnocchi are absolutely incredible. Like pillows of bliss.
EaterJuly 22, 2016
Served with an Italian salsa verde redolent of anchovies and capers, the half chicken is every bit as good as it ever was, perhaps better. Read more

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