(212) 777-0303
110 Waverly Pl
(6th Avenue and Macdougal Street)
New York,
NY
10011
40.7323
-73.9992
Neighborhoods: Greenwich Village, Downtown
Babbo
Last updated 11.20.09
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.
10/18/09
good pasta
by sadienyc25 at Citysearch
great food---amazing pasta and wine. staff is helpful when ordering but could be more friendly. the decor is great and nice for a date spot. expensive but def an experience.
10/02/09
Worst Place EVER
by Utexas at Citysearch
Rude when we made rsvp and rude when we got there. Never again. As for the food, it was not all that and def. not worth the trouble. Def. a two thumbs down!
09/21/09
BABBO: THE WORST NIGHT OF OUR LIVES
by BrunoMastretta at Citysearch
“THE WORST NIGHT OF OUR LIVES” The bold at the entrance is extremely rude. He ignored us and kept me and my wife waiting for 2 ours standing up, and when we complained he yelled at us!!!. 1)Mr. Batalli:Why low class employees?; 2)Rank:Food is not “that good” -27 Zagat ranked? Never!; 3)Clients:OPEN YOUR EYES!; 4)Zagat&other Rankers: Be objective!. Don’t loose the credibility to pamper Mr. Battali…, without that this is only a restaurant directory.
- Pros: NOTHING!!!
- Cons: Poor Service, Pricy, Completley Overated, Mediocre Food
The 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:
Special Occasion Dining, Notable Chef, People Watching, Business Dining, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Mario Batali
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