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Babbo

110 Waverly Pl
New York, NY 10011-9109
Phone: (212) 777-0303
Babbo
Price:
$$$$
Cross Street:
Between 6th Avenue and MacDougal Street
Directions:
A, C, E; B, D, F, V at W 4th St
Best of Citysearch:
Celebrity Chef 2007, Celebrity Chef 2006, Italian Food 2004
Hours:
Mon-Sat 5:30pm-11:30pm, Sun 5pm-11pm

Editorial Review for Babbo – by Rachel Fishman

The Scene
Babbo sits in a charming two-level Waverly Place townhouse. The room is invitingly decorated with warm yellow walls, glowing sconces, heavy mirrors and tan banquettes--all making for a spare, modern elegance. A small and festive bar sits near the entrance, along with a handful of tables set aside for patrons who lack reservations.

The Food
Over-the-top Italian food that isn't for the faint of heart. No other Italian restaurant in Manhattan achieves the same explosiveness of flavor--as in ravioli stuffed with beef cheeks, crushed squab liver and black truffles, or a salad of greens, chanterelle mushrooms and Pecorino cheese layered with a barely cooked egg and lamb's tongue vinaigrette. Desserts take a light, but no less flavorful, tact: Try the saffron panna cotta, with poached quince and pink peppercorns.

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Insider Tips

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.

User Reviews for Babbo

3 Star Rating: Average

03/30/2008 Posted by JAB123456

HAD THE TASTING PASTA MENU, 5 PASTA WERE DELICOIUS, BUT THE THREE DESERTS COURSES WERE TERRIBLE!!!!! IUNREAL! FOR THE MONEY, EVERYTHING SHOULD BE AMAZING. BABBO....WORK ON THE DESERTS AND ...HIRE BARTENDERS WHO HAVE A PERSONALITY!

Pros: STRIVES FOR QUALTIY

Cons: BARTENDERS - TOO SNOBBY - NO PRESONALTIY

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/22/2008 Posted by Chefecita

one of the greatest in town , great pasta and 5 star cheesecake orechiette of the Gods, a little crouded but it;s all worth!!! 10+ for Mario

Pros: if you dont have reservations, the manager will make it happen

Cons: have patience!!!

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Editor's Review

The crown jewel in Mario Batali's empire serves over-the-top Italian in a charming, tucked-away West Village spot.  See the full editorial review.

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What to Drink

The all-Italian wine list offers many unusual bottles and a few great buys.

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Restaurant Information

Notable Chef

  • Mario Batali

Hours

  • Mon-Sat 5:30pm-11:30pm
  • Sun 5pm-11pm

Dress Code

  • Casual to dressy

Payment Types

  • American Express
  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • Diners Club

Cuisines

  • Italian

Meal Price

  • $$$$

Amenities

  • Business Dining
  • Dine at the Bar
  • People Watching
  • Special Occasion Dining

Recognition for Babbo

2007 Audience Winner - Celebrity Chef
2006 Audience Winner - Celebrity Chef
2004 Audience Winner - Italian Food
2004 Audience Winner - Italian Food

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