Babbo
(212) 777-0303
110 Waverly Pl
New York,
NY
10011
40.7323
-73.9992
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Greenwich Village
Hours:
Mon-Sat 5:30pm-11:30pm Sun 5pm-11pm
Price:
$$$$
Last updated 4.03.09
What People Are Saying About Babbo
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
Babbo sits in a charming two-level Waverly Place townhouse near Washington Square Park. The room is decorated with warm yellow walls, glowing sconces, heavy mirrors and tan banquettes--all contributing to the restaurant's spare, modern elegance. A small, festive bar sits near the entrance, along with a handful of tables set aside for patrons without reservations. The over-the-top Italian food isn't for the faint of heart. Nor is the extensive wine list, although luckily you can count on a knowledgeable sommelier on staff to translate. Expect explosive flavors.
User Reviews
ladynyc0001
June 06, 2009
So a few weeks ago I went to have a late dinner meeting with a business associate of mine and one of his colleagues. I was coming from another meeting so I told them I would meet them there. I was dressed elegantly in a simple black dress and heels. Definitely in good taste. I am in my twenties, but that should be beside the point. I arrived and asked where my party was and the host was SO RUDE to me it was unbelievable!! He basically stepped out and stood in front of me as to block me from entering and said "We don't want your kind here. Go somewhere else". Now, I model for a living, so I would say confidently I am pretty attractive, and definitely carry myself with class and sophistication. I was not wearing anything provacative, so for this man to react like this and EMBARASS me infront of people was UNACCEPTABLE. I tried to explain to him I was meeting two colleagues of mine for a business dinner, and he said "No. Sorry". I felt helpless, embarassed and turned around and ran out crying. Apparently this ignorant host, had just dismissed a crowd of rowdy young people, and JUST BECAUSE I am young and female, he ASSUMED I was with this group!!! Can he get more ignorant??? Once he realized, I was in fact there for a meeting, he ran outside and apologized to me. How dare he? AS IF I WOULD EVER COME BACK IN THERE! This is New York City sweetheart, there are PLENTY of other good italian restuarants with employees that KNOW HOW TO BE POLITE AND HOW TO HANDLE CUSTOMERS. I live here and dine out at fine food establishments all the time, and have NEVER had a problem like this! I have never in my life been so insulted. My associate was also very put off and embarassed over the situation. NONE OF US WILL EVER GO TO BABBO AGAIN. AND I DEFINITELY DON'T RECCOMEND IT TO ANYONE ELSE. I attempted to call Babbo a few days later to complain to management, and after several times of being told that the managers were "unavailable" and empty promises that my phone calls would be returned, I gave up. Not even worth it. I definitely don't recommend this LOW-CLASS establishment to anyone. And alittle advice to the very rude host: Get a clue! We are over the snobby "too important for you attitude", you are a host after all! Have some respect for people! Work on your people skils buddy.
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btour
April 22, 2009
So I had the lamb tongue as a starter and the goat cheese ravioli as an entrée. The tongue was extremely oily and tasted more like bacon swimming in fat. The goat cheese ravioli was OK but very heavy and plenty of butter. Easy on the oil guys, it's good but too much of it turns the food heavy (cooking 101). Now, the service was impeccable!
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felicite
April 19, 2009
The food really depends on what you order. The portions are light, so you will be hungry after the fact. Most of the time you experience over cooked fish so beware of that.
read full reviewThe Details on Babbo
What to Drink:
The all-Italian wine list offers many unusual bottles and a few great buys.
Look Good:
Reservations are hard to come by. The restaurant recommends calling one month to the numeric date ahead, at 10am sharp, to make a reservation, but there are always several tables set aside for walk-ins.
Know Before You Go:
The restaurant's music tends to get louder as the night progresses.
Know Before You Go:
Want to get the most out of your visit? Try the $75 traditional tasting menu.
The Extras:
If you love what you ate, pick up a copy of Mario Batali's "The Babbo Cookbook" or "Dolce Italiano: Desserts from the Babbo Kitchen."
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Catering Services:
Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Business Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Dine At The Bar
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Mario Batali
