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Babbo Ristorante, New York, NY
Babbo Ristorante, New York, NY
Babbo Ristorante, New York, NY
Babbo Ristorante, New York, NY
Babbo Ristorante, New York, NY
Award-winning

Babbo Ristorante

4.5
4.5
4512 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.

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Dining areas

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
    (212) 777-0303
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Youjin Jung
  • Private party facilities
    Let Babbo host your next birthday, anniversary, rehearsal dinner or corporate event!
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: (212) 777-0303 ext. 2
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • 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

Experiences

  • Feast of the Seven Fishes Christmas Eve Dinner

    $135.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 24, 2023 only
    The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a Babbo Christmas Eve Tradition in the Heart of Greenwich Village, New York City! Enjoy a 5 course dinner specially created to celebrate the Christmas Season! What are our featured 7 fishes?! Prawns, Octopus, Calamari, Jumbo Lump Crab, Lobster, Monkfish and Halibut! Full Menu on our website. This special dinner requires the full participation of the entire table. Optional Wine Pairings can be purchased the night of your dinner.

What 4,512 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

4,512 Reviews
  1. CristinaV

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    La música estaba tan alta que no se podía hablar. Musica heavy metal nada acordo con el local. Primeros sin cubiertos para servir. Comida muy buena. Pero no volvermos.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server felt harried and gave confusing menu explanations

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  3. cindyb

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing menu and wine list. We ordered the burata and caviar- to die for !

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  4. FrankD

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent. The service wasn't great. Not particularly attentive. Also the menu I received had food on the back of it. Not ideal for a high end restaurant (or any really).

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  5. CRSherman

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food always amazing. Went for client dinner - good atmosphere for that

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite in NY city. Amazing Italian wine list. Will be back.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Too loud. Very difficult to have meaningful conversations with the music as loud as it was.

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  8. EdwardM

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food is good, service ok but rushed, waiter was condescending (my friend and I are elders), tables cramped, and music much too loud (ruins the decent ambience).

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  9. donlopeaguirre

    New York Area

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I mean, it's an institution now, right? They do pasta as good as anyone in town. Our 4 top shared two apps (prosciuto with arugula, classic, but high quality meat) and the crudo which was great. Then we shared 6 pastas - all of which were great. The somm hooked us up with a great red from Sardegna, and then we had the chocolate tart and the cheesecake, both of which were lovely. The only negatives I would suggest is that teh pastas dont need to be over $30 each, and the music (which we loved bc we are "of a certain age" and know it's part of the vibe of the joint) was 10% too loud. All in, 9 out of 10, and still a must do, especially if you have out of towners. There is the whole "me too" back story to consider, but if the staff are ok with working there, we are ok eating there. Enjoy all things!

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  10. JeanM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious! Service was amazing. Drinks were delicious.

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  11. Robert

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Way too noisy. Couldn’t hear guests. Xxxxxxxxxxxccc

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pasta tasting was fantastic! Service was top notch. Wonderful ambiance! We will be back.

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  13. Antonio

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately, my spaghettoni with lobster was just lobster in a watery tomato sauce. Too far from a true Italian good standard.

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  14. RaymondD

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service is always amazing and the wine selection is out of this world!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Waited 40 mins after our reservation time. They basically said “sorry that’s how it goes sometimes.” Horrible service. Menu hasn’t changed in years. Food is decent but not worth their prices. This place is in decline and has been for some time. Will not be back.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This place is terrific. What a lively place with amazing wines and food. The service was excellent and the whole night was enjoyable. Tables are a little tight, especially in the bar, but the overall ambiance is great. We will definitely go back. They play lively music during dinner and keeps the places buzzing. Only change I would make is - drop the heavy metal music. Fun upbeat music is great, not heavy metal.

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  17. abonas

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and wine. Staff was very attentive Wine recommendation were excellent

    1 person found this helpful

  18. DavidT

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious food, excellent service but very noisy

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Nice restaurant. Food good, not phenomenal. Service a bit too pushy with refilling drinks. Music way too loud.

    1 person found this helpful

  20. AaronL

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, good service, but the music was incredibly loud and not what you would expect at a fine dining establishment with prices like this. It REALLY took away from the evening. They should really change the music and turn it down!

    1 person found this helpful

  21. JamesL

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful meal at Babbo. A big shout out for their generous and rational approach to GF options (no "scolding" just really nice options in all categories).

    1 person found this helpful

  22. Martin

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This wasn't my first time, but it was my first time in a long time. Took my girlfriend and every aspect of the restaurant blew us away. The food, the wine, the service, the sommelier, the neighborhood, and the crowd, are all things you want in a 3-day romantic getaway to New York.

    1 person found this helpful

  23. MichaelD

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food and service. Always packed and the space is tight

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  24. LiateS

    London

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great except the music was way too loud in the second floor

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  25. Disappointed

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We were a table of 6 people - sitting upstairs. The music was so loud that the only people one could hear were the two sitting on either side of them. Miserable group dinner. The recommendation for adding white truffles to one dish was poor. The dish we were told would be the best for complimenting the truffles had such dominate tastes -- which were excellent -- the no one -- not a single one of the six people in our group -- could taste the white truffles --- for a cost of $100/person - so $600 to see but not taste the truffles. When our wine glasses were refilled, not everyone's glass got refilled. Don't know how it was decided which wine glasses to not refill. We have eaten at Babbo's multiple times over the last 15 years. This was by far the worst service, ambience, value for the money (truffles) and experience. It will be a long time before we consider going back again. Sad to see the restaurant losing its appeal...

    2 people found this helpful

  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff always friendly, informative and helpful - Diego outstanding. Food exceptional. Out of town guests thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Thank you and bravo!

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  27. JerriB

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is beautiful and the service was excellent. But it was disappointing to have a 7pm reservation on Thanksgiving and they were already out of turkey and stuffing. Otherwise the food and drinks were excellent.

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  28. dg74

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    service was overbearing but would then disappear. food was good. somelier slightly aggressive. no mocktails for my sober friend.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Lively and loud music … created a different atmosphere than times past … more hangout spot than memorable dining experience

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Music definitely don’t match this classy establishment. Food was mediocre. Service was average. I guess I just prefer modern Italian more.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is exceptional!! The restaurant is beautiful! The service was top notch and the food amazing! We will definitely be back soon !

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing - a ny classic restaurant experience. Would recommend

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  33. TonyE

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All around excellent. Food was fantastic. Excellently wine choices.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I want to express my disappointment with the recent experience I had at your establishment. As someone who made a reservation and traveled from Australia to dine at your restaurant in NYC, I expected a positive and welcoming atmosphere. Upon arrival with one friend, we were met with uncomfortable and rude behavior from the waitstaff. Despite having a reservation, we were asked to wait until our two other guests arrived, with no clear explanation but a strong insinuation that we were not welcome or did not belong. The tone of the staff left us feeling disrespected and saddened. The waiters implied that they would "see what they could do" for us once our full party was present. This left us uneasy, and I couldn't bring myself to subject my friends, who were on their way, to such an unwelcoming environment. Regrettably, I decided not to proceed with our reservation. This decision is based on the negative experience during our wait and the concern that our dining experience may not meet our expectations and ruin one of our only nights in NYC. I believe in fair and constructive feedback, and I hope this note helps you address any potential issues in customer service. I kindly request that any potential no-show charges are omitted, as our decision not to dine was influenced by the uncomfortable atmosphere we encountered. Thank you for your understanding, and I hope you take this feedback as an opportunity to enhance the overall customer experience at your establishment.

    1 person found this helpful

  35. HarryD

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Sorry they stick to the silly formula with extremely loud music.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down worth the hype! Service was great, very accommodating with food allergies. Every dish was well prepared with high quality and simple ingredients. Playlist was also great. Intimate setting and worth stopping in for a drink or dinner!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Was way too bridge and tunnel for the price and reputation. Was super crowded and noisy.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome atmosphere, food and a great combination of rock and rap music!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was amazing and prepared well. The waitstaff was responsive and helpful. The sommelier was pushy and rushed and slightly rude. The NOISE from a crowded room with 90's rock songs blasting almost ruined the evening. Wished I had read about this (many reviews mention it) and we would have gone elsewhere to spend a lot of money

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  40. SethD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal! Great atmosphere and ambience. Octopus appetizer is a must.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Babbo Ristorante using the Order Online button. Babbo Ristorante also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Babbo Ristorante is rated 4.5 stars by 4512 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Babbo Ristorante

110 Waverly Place, New York, NY 10011

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • 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
  • Executive chef
    Chef Youjin Jung
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 777-0303
  • Private party facilities
    Let Babbo host your next birthday, anniversary, rehearsal dinner or corporate event!
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: (212) 777-0303 ext. 2
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