| ambiance |
91.45999908447266% positive |
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managed to get the last reservation at 11:15pm during the week, and, upon entering the restaurant, my boyfriend and I were seated next to each other, hardly a romantic atmosphere! ”
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Romantic cozy atmosphere. ”
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... my favorite italian restaurant in manhattan; food, atmosphere & service are all incredible. ”
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Very nice, but nothing-fancy decor. ”
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We were a little dissapointed at first to be seated upstairs, where the atmosphere is not as cozy and dark, but our table was private. ”
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Excellent everything, especially the atmosphere and the wine selection can't be beat. ”
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The ambience was romantic and cozy, very knowledgeable wait staff. ”
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The food was extraordinary, the ambience warm and relaxed, and the service terrific. ”
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Overall, we enjoyed the ambience and the service. ”
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You will begin your meal in daylight and end it in candle-light with a beautiful view of the stars above you. ”
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but I could tell they made an effort to seat us in the more romantic upstairs setting. ”
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the decor is great and nice for a date spot. ”
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decadent, over the top pastas, good wine, great cozy atmosphere, and the service was fine. ”
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Great food, a wine list from heaven, great staff, and a warm atmosphere make a Babbo an inviting and refreshing place. ”
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The atmosphere and servcie were just perfect. ”
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The atmosphere was ugly -- pretentious patrons and staff. ”
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Nice ambiance, good service, good food, but something was lacking. ”
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Nice decor, but very stuffy clientele and staff ”
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The food is fabulous, the service impeccable, and the atmosphere divine! ”
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Great place for a date or romantic evening. ”
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We had a great glass of wine at the bar and got to enjoy the atmosphere which is casual elegance at its best. ”
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But you don't go there for a romantic evening with your partner you go to be romanced by the amazing cuisine and service. ”
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The music was loud and blaring dance music, the opposite of what a "romantic" atmosphere should be like. ”
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From the exquisite ambiance, to the attentive service and truly gourmet food, there is not a thing I would change about Babbo. ”
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atmosphere was perfect. ”
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We loved the location of our table. ”
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The ambience is amazingly beautiful, the enire restaurant was filled with cherry blossoms. ”
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The waitress was rude, the bread hard and cold, like the overall service and atmosphere. ”
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Had early reservations and was seated upstairs, which can be a brightly lit room on a clear day, but as the sun sets, the atmosphere can get very romantic. ”
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Again the service and the atmosphere was warm and cozy. ”
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read the great book 'Heat' by Bill Bufford and wanted to celebrate our first wedding anniversary in restaurant Babbo, the place where Bill Bufford took an internship... So romantic at Wasgington Square Park for us Amsterdam people. I knew it was a hype s ”
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It's a fun restaurant with good food (although the chef doesn't change his menu as much as he used to, or challenge himself or his kitchen staff). ”
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If you like good food, good service and an attractive decor and know better, go elsewhere. ”
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While the food was good the attitude at the door as well as the service staff was condescending and did not make you feel comfortable during your meal. ”
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Good food, good ambiance, great service ”
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will admit that they do have a nice ambiance- and our waiter couldn't have been nicer. ”
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Good food, good service, great atmosphere. ”
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This place is so romantic and the food is amazing! ”
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The atmosphere is great, the service is very good, the wine selection is very good, BUT the food is just TRAGIC. ”
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The atmosphere was intimate while the service was friendly & knowledgable. ”
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Great atmosphere and attentive servers ”
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| dessert |
96.30000114440918% positive |
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The desserts were good but not great; however, the espresso was unusually fine. ”
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the desserts are amazing. ”
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We had a great sommelier who advised us on a wonderful desert and desert wine pairing. ”
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The wines were all pretty good (I liked the reds better) and the desert was really good. ”
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(4) Food was quite good -- appetizers: we had the grilled artichokes (special) and the grilled octopus -- both tender and tasty; pasta: we shared the black spaghetti w/ rock shrimp -- big portion, also very tasty and spicy, but the pasta could have been c ”
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Dessert was equally fabulous--ricotta cheesecake. ”
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The desserts were excellent as well, especially the light as air citrus sponge cake. ”
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one of the greatest in town , great pasta and 5 star cheesecake ”
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his peach pene cotta (dessert) that comes with buttermilk gelato was simply amazing. ”
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Everything was fabulous, the wine, the appetizers, the entrees and the desserts --- oh the desserts. ”
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But, the best kept secret about Babbo, (I haven't seen any mention of it) is the bombolino with vanilla cream and apricot spread for dessert. ”
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The espresso ice cream on the almond tarte was my best memory of Babbo. ”
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For dessert the Saffron panna cotta is perfect. ”
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read the great book 'Heat' by Bill Bufford and wanted to celebrate our first wedding anniversary in restaurant Babbo, the place where Bill Bufford took an internship... So romantic at Wasgington Square Park for us Amsterdam people. I knew it was a hype s ”
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All the pastas are great, try the linguine with cockles, and do not miss desserts, some of the best in town. ”
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It's 5 very tasty and plentiful portions of pasta plus 3 desserts and if you choose the wine pairings 8 varied and equally pleasing selections, each of which either the Sommelier or your server will explain to you and how it pairs with the dish. ”
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Pumpkin desert was good- but then again I like anything that is sweet- not hard to please in that department. ”
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In any case, the honey & cheese on bread was excellent, the wild game was good, and the desserts were wonderful. ”
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And after such a let down there was no need to order desert. ”
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Didn't care much for the fennel honey served with the goat cheese, but the desserts were great. ”
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The desserts were wonderful expecially the espresso gelato. ”
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And one of the deserts--a gelato sampler (served in egg holders) was a big hit. ”
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and the brought one out that said Happy Birthday on it in chocolate for me. ”
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The Panecotta dessert was delish but the rhubarb was a little too sour for my taste. ”
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Chocolate cake matched with hazelnut gelato was good. ”
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Didn't like sticky sweet desserts at all. ”
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The dessert wine was over-the-top delicious with our pistachio-chocolate dessert. ”
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| drinks |
93.07000160217285% positive |
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The food was phenomenal, the wine was excellent, the service was fast and good but they could try to be a little more personable. ”
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The service was wonderful, the wine delicious, and we even saw Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin at the next table. ”
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The food is excellent, the wine selection from great value for money to u. ”
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The wine was fabulous, too. ”
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The wine pairings with each course were spot-on superb, each one recommended by our amazing waiter! ”
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mean come on- I love wine- but that's just silly. ”
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decadent, over the top pastas, good wine, great cozy atmosphere, and the service was fine. ”
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wine was awesome,service brilliant. ”
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After watching people seat themselves as said, exclusive "bar seating", and yearning for a simple glass of wine (apparently those were somewhere by the holy grail for the difficulty in their finding), we went down the street to Ciao and had a fantastic ”
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such a nice treat even just to sit at the bar to enjoy a great glass of wine & snack on delicious first courses ”
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The wine list can be overwhelming but the Sommelier was extremely knowledgeable and even stopped back to make sure we were happy with our selection. ”
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the cocktails were also great. ”
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The wine is heavenly and the service spot on perfect. ”
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Amazing gourmet food , wine and WOW. ”
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The food and the drinks are wonderful. ”
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Excellent everything, especially the atmosphere and the wine selection can't be beat. ”
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The food was good and so was the wine. ”
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We were very happy with every single course ordered and the wine suggested by the sommelier was excellent as well. ”
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The wine list is great, our bottle was excellent. ”
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Unfortunately, after dropping $350 on a fabulous dinner and drinks, I was asked to leave. ”
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Great wine list. ”
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We had a great glass of wine at the bar and got to enjoy the atmosphere which is casual elegance at its best. ”
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Waiting for their stand-by tables is a huge hassle becuase they make you wait inside, crammed up against the bar -- often for more than an hour. ”
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The sommelier talks wines better than he recommends them, pushing an overpriced Merlot after I told him I dont like merlot: No, this one is special. ”
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The wine was great and service was perfect. ”
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Also, their markup on wine is huge). ”
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my friends ordered wine and they enjoyed the sommelier's recommendation. ”
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The food was very good, very consistent from course to course and the wines were very good. ”
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told him the type of wine we typically enjoy and the price range which we would prefer and he pointed us to a great bottle of the 1999 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino (after returning home and researching the wine, I found that the 2001 from thi ”
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read the great book 'Heat' by Bill Bufford and wanted to celebrate our first wedding anniversary in restaurant Babbo, the place where Bill Bufford took an internship... So romantic at Wasgington Square Park for us Amsterdam people. I knew it was a hype s ”
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I'd have to urge the pasta tasting menu with matching wines. ”
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Was recommended their classic tasting meny with wines. ”
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The food and wine were excellent. ”
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We were seated promptly, hostess/host were both nice, service was excellent, (traditional) tasting menu was out of this world, especially with the paired wines. ”
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The desserts were wonderful expecially the espresso gelato. ”
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The espresso ice cream on the almond tarte was my best memory of Babbo. ”
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The Sommelier was extremely helpful in navigating the extensive Italian-only wine list. ”
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My suggestion is to sit at the bar (bartenders are all really cool) and enjoy a great night of fine food and wine. ”
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there are other newcomers like the new faced da silvano or the booming hudson square italian called Dani that offer simply delish food and wine at half the price. ”
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We were actually shooed away by the bartender when we asked why he ignored our drink request and what is with the weird commentary from the wait staff after they deliver each food course to the table "oh your pasta looks amazing - Enjoy! ”
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(1) Bartenders knew their stuff -- recommended good wines ”
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In sum, boring food, abysmal service and overpriced wines. ”
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The food is exquisite, the service friendly and helpful and the wine list has something for everyone. ”
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The dessert wine was over-the-top delicious with our pistachio-chocolate dessert. ”
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The service staff is attentive, inobtrusive, very knowledgeable about the menu and all the wines on their list and extremely friendly and entertaining. ”
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great food---amazing pasta and wine. ”
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You can order the full menu at the bar. ”
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The wine however was delightful, but even that was not enough to drown down the food or drown out the music. ”
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The wine pairings were AMAZING, we were not disappointed at all w/ the wines. ”
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The only time his demeanor was friendly was when he thought my friend was asking him for details on a $300 bottle of wine. ”
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The atmosphere is great, the service is very good, the wine selection is very good, BUT the food is just TRAGIC. ”
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He and our resident wine expert had an interesting conversation about a few wines not on the menu they both loved. ”
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The pasta tasting menu was incredible and the wine matching superb. ”
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The waiters were well knowledged to the menu and the wine selection, and the food was impeccable. ”
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Per Se, on the other hand, not only provided us with seating almost immediately, but with the most fantastic food, service, and wine. ”
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Great food, a wine list from heaven, great staff, and a warm atmosphere make a Babbo an inviting and refreshing place. ”
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The sommelier recommended a nice bottle of wine, which costed $75 and really was exactly what we were looking for. ”
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The wines were all pretty good (I liked the reds better) and the desert was really good. ”
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absolutely amazing food and wine though. ”
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Great food, great service, great wine. ”
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We had a great sommelier who advised us on a wonderful desert and desert wine pairing. ”
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After a great first experience 3 years ago, I went back to Babbo two weeks ago and sat at the bar. ”
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The wine list was very extensive, covering many Italian wines, and the waiter made a great suggestion for us. ”
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great variety of flavor and perfect wines to match each course. ”
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He never asked whether we enjoyed our wine or food, never explained any of the dishes when they arrived, and said ? ”
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It's 5 very tasty and plentiful portions of pasta plus 3 desserts and if you choose the wine pairings 8 varied and equally pleasing selections, each of which either the Sommelier or your server will explain to you and how it pairs with the dish. ”
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also thought the prices were reasonable, it came to less than $200 for two of us, but we only had a glass of wine each. ”
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Everything was fabulous, the wine, the appetizers, the entrees and the desserts --- oh the desserts. ”
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We ate at a great little table upstairs and the waitress was patient with us when we asked her what her thoughts were on some of the wines--by the glass, no less! ”
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My waitress was extremely friendly as she explained each dish and the reason the particular wine was chosen as a pairing. ”
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Service just perfect as were the wine choices. ”
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The sommelier is superb: extremely knowledgeable and in no way pushy about trying to get you to order expensive wines. ”
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love the wines in the mini carafes, the bartenders, waitpersons, sommellier, are all charming and are truly interested in making your meal a wonderful experience. ”
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The wine pairings were outstanding. ”
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The desserts were good but not great; however, the espresso was unusually fine. ”
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It's a LOT cheaper than Babbo so we splurged on wine, had the best Amarone on the list, with a proscuitto & arugula pizza and a dish of spaghetti with bottarga & mint, between us. ”
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Smooth, lacking in personality but, overall, quite a nice wine which I could drink bottle after bottle of. ”
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| food quality |
88.24999809265137% positive |
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You will begin your meal in daylight and end it in candle-light with a beautiful view of the stars above you. ”
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The infamous Lambs Brains Ravioli was tasty but overrated. ”
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Shared the Black Spighetti, which was very tasty but laden w/ too many salty pancetta bits. ”
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Amazing gourmet food , wine and WOW. ”
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(4) Food was quite good -- appetizers: we had the grilled artichokes (special) and the grilled octopus -- both tender and tasty; pasta: we shared the black spaghetti w/ rock shrimp -- big portion, also very tasty and spicy, but the pasta could have been c ”
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there are other newcomers like the new faced da silvano or the booming hudson square italian called Dani that offer simply delish food and wine at half the price. ”
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love the wines in the mini carafes, the bartenders, waitpersons, sommellier, are all charming and are truly interested in making your meal a wonderful experience. ”
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The texture in every pasta dish was perfect. ”
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The taste was mediocre, though the dishes were very creative in the use of ingredients. ”
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This restaurant offers a great variety of italian influenced dishes. ”
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Babbo has wonderful Italian food. ”
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The wine however was delightful, but even that was not enough to drown down the food or drown out the music. ”
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the food is very good, reasonable sized portions of delicious rustic italian fare. ”
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The beef cheek ravioli are delicious as are the oxtail gnocchi. ”
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The food, of course, is amazing. ”
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Great food, top service. ”
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The Appetizers and the Deserts were very tasty. ”
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Favorite dish of the evening -- Beet tartare (and I don't generally even like beets! ”
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The pasta was dry and the appetizers were flavorless. ”
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love food and atomosphere there. ”
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The waitress was rude, the bread hard and cold, like the overall service and atmosphere. ”
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Best black pasta I've ever had ”
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Food is absolutely delicious, many wonderful and varied flavors. ”
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one of the greatest in town , great pasta and 5 star cheesecake ”
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The expensive appetizers - fresh anchovies and grilled octopus - portions are small. ”
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If you're looking to dine on expensive food that is well worth the price and beyond, Babbo is for you. ”
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All the food while not great was good. ”
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We had a difficult time deciding on what to order because the menu and the food coming out of the kitchen looked awesome. ”
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But the food is fabulous and the waiters are quite lovely. ”
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The food and wine were excellent. ”
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Through eating at his restaurants and watching his tv shows, I have even impressed my Italian Fiancee with some attempts at a few dishes. ”
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My girlfriend decided to have a Valentine's dinner by picking this restaurant as we heard they have nice food there. ”
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Too bad, since the food was so good. ”
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She managed our time and we enjoyed the food and company. ”
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It's a LOT cheaper than Babbo so we splurged on wine, had the best Amarone on the list, with a proscuitto & arugula pizza and a dish of spaghetti with bottarga & mint, between us. ”
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The restaurant is on a beautiful street in a beautiful brownstone, all leading up to equally beautiful and delicious food. ”
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The food is not for the faint at heart, but very innovative, everything had a creative and delicious blend of flavors. ”
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The first four courses were excellent but the remainder of the meal was unimpressive. ”
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We loved every dish, had expected to be able to say one or two missed my marks, but I was overwhelmed that there wasn't one miss! ”
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Make no mistake about it, the food at Babbo is great. ”
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Their appetizers and pastas are so delicious and filling that I can't get around to an actual entree - just too full! ”
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The food is excellent, the wine selection from great value for money to u. ”
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Also, you have to ask for olive oil to go with the bread, which is very good. ”
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will definitely go back for another round of amazing food. ”
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My favorite pasta actually came at the beginning of the meal - Black Tagliatelle with Parsnips and Pancetta. ”
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The waiters were well knowledged to the menu and the wine selection, and the food was impeccable. ”
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Everything is delicious and served in just the right portions so you can fully enjoy a 4 course meal. ”
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Our waiter recommended - rather than try any of the published tasting menus - that we do an a la carte tasting - in which we can choose any combination of dishes we like. ”
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The service was wonderful, the wine delicious, and we even saw Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin at the next table. ”
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We tried many dishes, and while I didn't love one of the pasta dishes, everything else was delicious. ”
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love all the pasta dishes. ”
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went to Babbo with my boyfriend, expecting exquisite food with exemplary service, and received the complete opposite in return. ”
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We just came back from Italy 4 months ago, and an everyday restaurant there had as good meat and better pasta than Babbo. ”
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read the great book 'Heat' by Bill Bufford and wanted to celebrate our first wedding anniversary in restaurant Babbo, the place where Bill Bufford took an internship... So romantic at Wasgington Square Park for us Amsterdam people. I knew it was a hype s ”
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Best pasta ever made, without question! ”
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In sum, boring food, abysmal service and overpriced wines. ”
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The food was exceptional - we had fresh pappardelle with wild boar, braised beef with Barolo and roasted loin of lamb - but we did not get the service that we expected nor that we had the last time. ”
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Good food almost always ”
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Amazing food despite the hassles ”
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more flavorful dishes at this 'way overpriced' restaurant. ”
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I'll go again, but next time I'll either order a la carte or the regular tasting (not the pasta tasting). ”
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The food was ridiculously good. ”
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The special squid ink pasta with rock shrimp and the stuffed porchetta were standouts among the other beautiful dishes, such as succulent grilled branzino, tender grilled octopus and beef cheek ravioli. ”
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The service was outstanding, the lamb chops were tender. ”
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Lamb's tongue vinaigrette and beef cheek ravioli were two of the most flavorful dishes I've ever eaten, and, for that type of food, the prices could be a lot worse. ”
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Excellent food, down-to-earth service and totally unpretentious ”
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It's 5 very tasty and plentiful portions of pasta plus 3 desserts and if you choose the wine pairings 8 varied and equally pleasing selections, each of which either the Sommelier or your server will explain to you and how it pairs with the dish. ”
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The food it fantastic and the service is attentive. ”
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had a fantastic meal here, one of my best in new york city. ”
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Great food, a wine list from heaven, great staff, and a warm atmosphere make a Babbo an inviting and refreshing place. ”
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He's bald and has big fish eyes, in case anyone is curious what he looks like. ”
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If you like good food, good service and an attractive decor and know better, go elsewhere. ”
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We were not let down - the food was fantastic and the portions were huge. ”
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Menu is filled with unfamiliar dishes, many sublime: satisfying, clearly-flavored, intelligently-conceived and nearly flawlessly-executed dishes, some (Tortellini in Brodo) rising to the level of epiphany: to be long-remembered. ”
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In any case, the honey & cheese on bread was excellent, the wild game was good, and the desserts were wonderful. ”
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always order the pasta tasting menu so that I get a taste of everything. ”
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The food is simply amazing and I can't wait to go back and try the tasting menu which I hear is highly recommended. ”
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The food is SO flavorful that you have to wait about 3 to 5 minutes after every bite to fully get the flavor and depth of the food. ”
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such a nice treat even just to sit at the bar to enjoy a great glass of wine & snack on delicious first courses ”
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Was here a couple of weeks ago, and it has to be some of the best food I've had in NYC. ”
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Babbo lives up to its reputation for excellent and innovative food. ”
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food was amazing. ”
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And one of the deserts--a gelato sampler (served in egg holders) was a big hit. ”
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Good food, Bad business ”
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my friends loved their pasta -- apparently, they were all good. ”
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We had the special pasta and it was ok, but the octopus was great, as usual. ”
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The black spaghetti was amazing and the beef cheek ravioli was good also. ”
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Per Se, on the other hand, not only provided us with seating almost immediately, but with the most fantastic food, service, and wine. ”
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the pasta i had here was the best i've ever tried, perfectly al dente! ”
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First out a cured salmon wich was quite poor and not italian at all. ”
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The food tasted as though a flavor burgalar came by and robbed this place dry. ”
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thinking it would give me a good sampling of several dishes. ”
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got a salad which was really good- with roasted seasonal veggies. ”
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The food was extraordinary, the ambience warm and relaxed, and the service terrific. ”
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The food was incredible, and the service was decent. ”
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We've been to alot of other restaurants in NYC where $200 will get you fantastic food and treatment like royalty. ”
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absolutely amazing food and wine though. ”
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Good food in the past - however, we ate here last night and it was AWFUL - the 'special' soft shell crabs were so salty they actually tasted like bad dry chinese with too much MSG - the black pasta was literally not cooked (we're not talking al dente - we ”
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The atmosphere is great, the service is very good, the wine selection is very good, BUT the food is just TRAGIC. ”
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(3) Waiter was able to recommend good dishes for my wife and I to share ”
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superior food horrible waitress ”
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The duck puree raviole was too salty; and they started our 8 course traditional price fixe c a heavy pasta (tasted like philly cheese steak on flat noodle pasta) that filled us before we even had a chance to try the lighter dishes. ”
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Warm dishes came out cold,very expensive and not too much excitement to talk about it. ”
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The service was awful and the food was sub par. ”
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Then we were served a bruschetta which was bland and served on stale, hard bread. ”
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We had a play at 8pm and wanted to be able to enjoy our meal. ”
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My suggestion is to sit at the bar (bartenders are all really cool) and enjoy a great night of fine food and wine. ”
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As we were left to decipher the menu on our own, the meal was mediocre at best. ”
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The food was good and so was the wine. ”
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Everyone was professional, quick and efficient from the bread guy to the dining room managers. ”
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Good food, good service, great atmosphere. ”
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Great food but hard to score a table! ”
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Minute after minute we became further discouraged and suprized at not only the bland and unimpressive food, but also the terrible service we recieved. ”
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The shrimps were overloaded with salt - this voided any fresh seafood taste. ”
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Good food- poor and confusing service ”
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While the food was good the attitude at the door as well as the service staff was condescending and did not make you feel comfortable during your meal. ”
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This place is warm enough and the food is good enough. ”
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The pasta tasting menu was incredible and the wine matching superb. ”
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We ordered the $75 Pasta tasting menu, which was the best pasta I have ever had. ”
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Our entrees ranged from a pork chop that my friend declared to be the best in her life, pastas (bolognese and boar ragu) (homemade pasts; wonderful sauces), sweetbreads (delectable), etc. ”
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From the exquisite ambiance, to the attentive service and truly gourmet food, there is not a thing I would change about Babbo. ”
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never a mediocre meal ”
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good pasta ”
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Service was the best I've ever experienced, and the food was outstanding! ”
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Food was great - especially the pasta appetizer we had. ”
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The service was impeccable and only added to the food which was exquisite. ”
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Fantastic food, complex and rich. ”
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What an amazing meal - I've eaten at Otto and Del Posto, but Babbo is my favorite. ”
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This venue is to be cherished and the food is truely amazing. ”
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I'd been there only once before and had a great experience with the food and service. ”
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My husband and I both really enjoyed our meal, the environment and the service. ”
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best italian food in city ----------- updated! ”
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Let me just say that the food was amazing. ”
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The flavors have the purity and verve of good Italian food. ”
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The marinated fresh sardines and grilled octopus antipasti were excellent. ”
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The service and food was impeccable and the dining room a little crowded for my taste. ”
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The food is heavenly, but it is impossible to make reservations. ”
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Although the service was top notch, all of the food was disappointing: burnt octopus, bland ravioli, odd tasting mint love letters. ”
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We got the Proscuitto appetizer which was delicious. ”
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Although the food can be fabulous, the staff is often cool and verging on rude. ”
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really enjoyed Babbo, and i typically dont like Italian food. ”
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It all started out right with a nice bottle of Champagne but as the food came it all changed. ”
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thought the dishes were pretty good. ”
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We really enjoyed our meal here. ”
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The food was very good over all, but my bucatini all'amatriciana was too salty and there was no hint of pancetta. ”
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Most delicious food ”
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the brocolli and the brussels sprouts were also tasty. ”
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like Mario Batali, he does high and low versions of the same cuisine, in the same spirit, equally well. ”
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But you don't go there for a romantic evening with your partner you go to be romanced by the amazing cuisine and service. ”
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My wife and I both agreed that the good food is not worth $200, a long reservation line, and emotionless wait staff. ”
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batali certainly knows how to provide you the most authentic italian cusine experience. ”
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Since there was a vegetarian amongst us, the waitress was very helpful in explaining all the options available and made outstanding suggestions in addition to answering any questions (roman artichokes, caprese, sweet potato lunes & goat cheese tortellini ”
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All in all a great experience with great food and a pretty good price. ”
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The signature beef cheek ravioli is a signature dish for a reason - it was quite remarkable, and the pecorino cheese was the perfect complement. ”
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love the pasta ”
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There's good food in better atmospheres in NYC, believe me. ”
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The food was good, but our first course came out late, and when our entrees did, it had taken so long; we were not even hungry anymore. ”
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The food was very good, very consistent from course to course and the wines were very good. ”
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It's a fun restaurant with good food (although the chef doesn't change his menu as much as he used to, or challenge himself or his kitchen staff). ”
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The bread we got was very dry, and we got no oil-had to ask for it. ”
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Good food, good ambiance, great service ”
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The service is unbelievable, the food incredible. ”
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The food at Babbo is unique and delightful. ”
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Desserts were a wonderful cap to the experience (strawberry gelato was absolutely amazing & honey and ricotta dipping sauce for zeppolinis was superb). ”
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The dessert wine was over-the-top delicious with our pistachio-chocolate dessert. ”
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My husband, concerned about the portion size, was not dissapointed when a huge plate of meatballs, sausage and chicken came, another delicious meal. ”
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Freat food with great service. ”
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Overall the food was nice , the service good but i think my expectations were so high i left just a little bit disappointed. ”
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Lamb Loin, off tasting menu, was HUGE dissappointment -- 2 oz of seared, bland meat on a boring eggplant puree. ”
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What I had was averageExample: great place for good bread ”
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My favorite was the beef cheek ravioli, but the Lamb's Tongue appetizer was a close second. ”
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At $114 pre-tax and tip, it's a fantastic value and a heavenly meal. ”
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best food in ny ”
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Everything is delicious. ”
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prefer some dishes over the others (i.e. the Garganelli and Tagliatelle are delicious), but it's always good to get out of your comfort zone and try out new flavors. ”
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Although the food was excellent I was horrified by the service. ”
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mediocre food for celebrity chasers ”
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Beef cheek ravioli is the essence of beef wrapped in fresh pasta - outstanding. ”
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have eaten at a lot of restaurants and Babbo is definitely a musts for those seeking great food in Manhattan. ”
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No dish particularly stood out -- although the bread was excellent. ”
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Three of my family members dined at Babbo recently and had a great meal. ”
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The food and the drinks are wonderful. ”
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This place is so romantic and the food is amazing! ”
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Nice ambiance, good service, good food, but something was lacking. ”
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While the food was good, it certainly wasn't good enough to make up for the appallingly poor service. ”
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The food is excellent but rich and somewhat pedantic: Fans of Mario's show might expect the menu to be a little more accessible w/ english descriptions of the Italian courses (they are not always offered) and more traditional fare than Lamb's tongue, Oxta ”
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... my favorite italian restaurant in manhattan; food, atmosphere & service are all incredible. ”
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The food was excellent and there was a great variety. ”
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We were actually shooed away by the bartender when we asked why he ignored our drink request and what is with the weird commentary from the wait staff after they deliver each food course to the table "oh your pasta looks amazing - Enjoy! ”
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Absolutely the best pasta by far I have had here in NYC. ”
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The seafood and pasta dishes are amazing. ”
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Great food, great service, great wine. ”
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Great food & fast service ”
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We did have high expectations- thinking we were going to walk away from a great meal at the end of the night. ”
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The sorbetti at the end of the meal was fantastic. ”
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everything from the delicious food (go ahead and order something that sounds unusual--it's bound to be good), to the advice of the gifted sommelier to the elegent surroundings lived up to its reputation. ”
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had the lambs tounge and found the dish very good. ”
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The food is exquisite, the service friendly and helpful and the wine list has something for everyone. ”
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There are just too many restaurants in NYC where both the food AND THE SERVICE are excellent and worth the big price tag. ”
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The food was phenomenal, the wine was excellent, the service was fast and good but they could try to be a little more personable. ”
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Like "Mint Love Letters": Ravioli stuffed with peas and fava beans served with a spicy lamb sausage sauce and fresh mint! ”
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The beef cheek ravioli was incredible. ”
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great food---amazing pasta and wine. ”
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He never asked whether we enjoyed our wine or food, never explained any of the dishes when they arrived, and said ? ”
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Then onto two fantastic pasta dishes (world class) especially the Papardelle. ”
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The dishes on the menu sounded amazing, but the food itself was unbelievably salty. ”
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The food is creative without going over the top, the service is always good. ”
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took my boyfriend to Babbo for his birthday last night - the food was wonderful but the service was awful. ”
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And when I asked for a half portion of pasta as my first course, I was told no, even though I offered to pay for the full portion. ”
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the beet salad was, perhaps my least favorite followed by the three cheese appetizer -- they were good, just not as good as the others. ”
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The food here is great, but I don't go very frequently because it's nearly impossible to get a reservation. ”
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The food though wasn't especially great - it was good and enjoyable. ”
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There are so many good nice real italian food in NYC, just stay away from Batali's places (otto is pointless as well) and chek out the real authentic italian restaurants ”
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The food was wonderful. ”
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The pasta was extraordinary, particularly the mint "love letters" that complemented the lamb perfectly. ”
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I'd have to urge the pasta tasting menu with matching wines. ”
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great food ”
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best innovative menu of authentic italian cusine! ”
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My waitress was extremely friendly as she explained each dish and the reason the particular wine was chosen as a pairing. ”
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The food was amazing: we had the goose liver raviolis, pigs foot milanese and the black spaghetti with rock shrimp and chorizo for dinner. ”
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Every dish that we ordered was good to pretty good, but not fantastic. ”
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With it's many innovating and delicious dishes and a staff that is truly professional, knowlegable and yet friendly, Babbo is truly a dining experience that lives up to the hype. ”
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But most importantly, the food is amazing. ”
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The food is fabulous, the service impeccable, and the atmosphere divine! ”
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Unlike other Italian restaurants where you're not quite sure why you're paying $15-$20 for a pasta dish that you could potentially make at home, Babbo has unique dishes that are simultaneously familiar and exotic, with unusual ingredients (e.g. chicken li ”
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went to Babbo to have dinner with friends and had the best food I could dream of. ”
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94.73999977111816% positive |
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great variety of flavor and perfect wines to match each course. ”
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The service staff is attentive, inobtrusive, very knowledgeable about the menu and all the wines on their list and extremely friendly and entertaining. ”
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Excellent everything, especially the atmosphere and the wine selection can't be beat. ”
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Loved the tasting menu, great service ”
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I'd have to urge the pasta tasting menu with matching wines. ”
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We had a difficult time deciding on what to order because the menu and the food coming out of the kitchen looked awesome. ”
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Our waiter recommended - rather than try any of the published tasting menus - that we do an a la carte tasting - in which we can choose any combination of dishes we like. ”
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Pasta menu was great. ”
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Since there was a vegetarian amongst us, the waitress was very helpful in explaining all the options available and made outstanding suggestions in addition to answering any questions (roman artichokes, caprese, sweet potato lunes & goat cheese tortellini ”
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The wine list can be overwhelming but the Sommelier was extremely knowledgeable and even stopped back to make sure we were happy with our selection. ”
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The food is excellent but rich and somewhat pedantic: Fans of Mario's show might expect the menu to be a little more accessible w/ english descriptions of the Italian courses (they are not always offered) and more traditional fare than Lamb's tongue, Oxta ”
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We ordered the $75 Pasta tasting menu, which was the best pasta I have ever had. ”
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Love the menu. ”
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The food is simply amazing and I can't wait to go back and try the tasting menu which I hear is highly recommended. ”
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want to go back next week because the menu is so extensive and there are so many things to try. ”
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The food is excellent, the wine selection from great value for money to u. ”
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The food was excellent and there was a great variety. ”
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It's 5 very tasty and plentiful portions of pasta plus 3 desserts and if you choose the wine pairings 8 varied and equally pleasing selections, each of which either the Sommelier or your server will explain to you and how it pairs with the dish. ”
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We couldn't try the tasting menu b/c we were both way too full from lunch and had a small appetite, which was very disappointing. ”
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You can order the full menu at the bar. ”
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Service just perfect as were the wine choices. ”
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The Sommelier was extremely helpful in navigating the extensive Italian-only wine list. ”
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Lamb Loin, off tasting menu, was HUGE dissappointment -- 2 oz of seared, bland meat on a boring eggplant puree. ”
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The pasta tasting menu was incredible and the wine matching superb. ”
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It's a fun restaurant with good food (although the chef doesn't change his menu as much as he used to, or challenge himself or his kitchen staff). ”
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This restaurant offers a great variety of italian influenced dishes. ”
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The menu was challenging at first because we didn't know what most of the items were, but our waiter very patiently and pleasantly answsered all our questions and everything we got from Appetizers, Pasta, Main Courses and Desserts were absolutely wonderfu ”
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He and our resident wine expert had an interesting conversation about a few wines not on the menu they both loved. ”
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The wine list was very extensive, covering many Italian wines, and the waiter made a great suggestion for us. ”
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As a server and law student, having just enjoyed the tasting menu at Per Se the day before, I felt I was not in a position to spend an exorbitant amount of money. ”
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The waiters were well knowledged to the menu and the wine selection, and the food was impeccable. ”
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The atmosphere is great, the service is very good, the wine selection is very good, BUT the food is just TRAGIC. ”
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As we were left to decipher the menu on our own, the meal was mediocre at best. ”
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always order the pasta tasting menu so that I get a taste of everything. ”
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However, our server was extremely helpful and gave some great advice on their menu. ”
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We were seated promptly, hostess/host were both nice, service was excellent, (traditional) tasting menu was out of this world, especially with the paired wines. ”
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The dishes on the menu sounded amazing, but the food itself was unbelievably salty. ”
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best innovative menu of authentic italian cusine! ”
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97.37000465393066% positive |
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when i go to new york from miami, fl i make sure my trip includes a visit to babbo's, my favorite restaurant in new york. ”
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Babbo is the best of the expensive restaurant, it is well run without being stuffy. ”
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In order to live up it's reputation and prices, Babbo was going to have to be one of the best restaurant experiences of my life. ”
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What I had was averageExample: great place for good bread ”
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My favorite restaurant in NYC. ”
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Babbo used to be my favorite restaurant! ”
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This was the best restaurant I have ever visited in my life. ”
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My wife and I have been going to Babbo for over 6 years and I have always said it is my favorite restaurant in NYC. ”
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Babbo is the best restaurant Ive ever eaten at. ”
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... my favorite italian restaurant in manhattan; food, atmosphere & service are all incredible. ”
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Time after time, friends of mine have raved about Babbo, claiming it to be their favorite restaurant EVER. ”
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This would be a great restaurant to take someone you dislike to. ”
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read the great book 'Heat' by Bill Bufford and wanted to celebrate our first wedding anniversary in restaurant Babbo, the place where Bill Bufford took an internship... So romantic at Wasgington Square Park for us Amsterdam people. I knew it was a hype s ”
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great place ”
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Overall, Babbo is easily the best Italian restaurant in the city and quite possibly the best overall restaurant as well. ”
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The absolute best restaurant in NYC ”
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This is by far the best restaurant we have ever been to. ”
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Great food, a wine list from heaven, great staff, and a warm atmosphere make a Babbo an inviting and refreshing place. ”
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Babbo is in my opinion the best and most innovative Italian restaurant in the city. ”
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100.0% positive |
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went to Babbo with my boyfriend, expecting exquisite food with exemplary service, and received the complete opposite in return. ”
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Overall, babbo was an excellent restaurant that I would love to return to, if only reservations werent so hard! ”
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will definitely go back for another round of amazing food. ”
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want to go back next week because the menu is so extensive and there are so many things to try. ”
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often say that after a great experience like this I'd not be too fast to return as I'd prefer to continue the quest and experience other fine dining establishments, but I'm already trying to figure out another occassion to make a reservation for dinner ”
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The food is simply amazing and I can't wait to go back and try the tasting menu which I hear is highly recommended. ”
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| service |
78.4499979019165% positive |
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Great waiters who are knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. ”
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The bartenders, and all the staff were knowledgable, helpful, and treated us two middle-aged tourists from Texas as great as they treated their hip regulars. ”
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My suggestion is to sit at the bar (bartenders are all really cool) and enjoy a great night of fine food and wine. ”
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This was two days ago, and ever since we have been joking around about what a terrible experience we had and quoting our rude waiter. ”
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The waiter and sommelier were very helpful and not at all "snooty" as some other reviewers may have indicated. ”
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The wine pairings with each course were spot-on superb, each one recommended by our amazing waiter! ”
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The server knew everything there was to know about each one - though I can't say that he was my favorite server of all time, the service was indeed good. ”
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We were actually shooed away by the bartender when we asked why he ignored our drink request and what is with the weird commentary from the wait staff after they deliver each food course to the table "oh your pasta looks amazing - Enjoy! ”
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superior food horrible waitress ”
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The wait staff was pleasant. ”
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Our waitress was incredible. ”
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was not wearing anything provacative, so for this man to react like this and EMBARASS me infront of people was UNACCEPTABLE. ”
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took my boyfriend to Babbo for his birthday last night - the food was wonderful but the service was awful. ”
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the staff was friendly although our waitress didn't come across as being knowledgeable. ”
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Our reservation was "lost", and the host was extremely rude and unapologetic about it. ”
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In sum, boring food, abysmal service and overpriced wines. ”
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Our waiter recommended - rather than try any of the published tasting menus - that we do an a la carte tasting - in which we can choose any combination of dishes we like. ”
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The service was beyond terrible. ”
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The food is fabulous, the service impeccable, and the atmosphere divine! ”
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Great food, a wine list from heaven, great staff, and a warm atmosphere make a Babbo an inviting and refreshing place. ”
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We are a young couple, and the service was outstanding, our waiter was so helpful and actually didn't push anything on us, even had some laughs with him. ”
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have never in my life seen a more attentive staff. ”
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will admit that they do have a nice ambiance- and our waiter couldn't have been nicer. ”
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The wait staff was friendly and knowledgeable. ”
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But the food is fabulous and the waiters are quite lovely. ”
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It was enough for my friend and I, but I can see how people with really big appetites might be underwhelmed with the portions. ”
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But my main complaint was the obnoxious chubby waiter. ”
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First off, the host (little bald guy) was not friendly or nice at all. ”
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But you don't go there for a romantic evening with your partner you go to be romanced by the amazing cuisine and service. ”
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My wife and I both agreed that the good food is not worth $200, a long reservation line, and emotionless wait staff. ”
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Sommelier and wait staff were helpful and attentive. ”
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Poor, obnoxious service ”
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My husband and I both really enjoyed our meal, the environment and the service. ”
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It was for this reason I was especially disappointed at the restaurant manager's decision to not honor an expired $200 gift certificate to the restaurant. ”
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The service, impeccable, our waiter warm and friendly and most importantly knowledgeable. ”
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We ate at a great little table upstairs and the waitress was patient with us when we asked her what her thoughts were on some of the wines--by the glass, no less! ”
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The attention to detail, the professional and friendly staff will make anyone feel welcome. ”
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read the great book 'Heat' by Bill Bufford and wanted to celebrate our first wedding anniversary in restaurant Babbo, the place where Bill Bufford took an internship... So romantic at Wasgington Square Park for us Amsterdam people. I knew it was a hype s ”
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The service was terrible. ”
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wine was awesome,service brilliant. ”
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The service is good as well. ”
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Great atmosphere and attentive servers ”
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service was awful ”
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The service was excellent. ”
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The food was exceptional - we had fresh pappardelle with wild boar, braised beef with Barolo and roasted loin of lamb - but we did not get the service that we expected nor that we had the last time. ”
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The service was wonderful, the wine delicious, and we even saw Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin at the next table. ”
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The atmosphere is great, the service is very good, the wine selection is very good, BUT the food is just TRAGIC. ”
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Nice ambiance, good service, good food, but something was lacking. ”
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While the bartender was great, I was disappointed and grossed out at having eaten what I later found out was the beak of the squid on my grilled calamari! ”
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Minute after minute we became further discouraged and suprized at not only the bland and unimpressive food, but also the terrible service we recieved. ”
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Loved the tasting menu, great service ”
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The wine list was very extensive, covering many Italian wines, and the waiter made a great suggestion for us. ”
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The service is equally wonderful. ”
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With it's many innovating and delicious dishes and a staff that is truly professional, knowlegable and yet friendly, Babbo is truly a dining experience that lives up to the hype. ”
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Overall the food was nice , the service good but i think my expectations were so high i left just a little bit disappointed. ”
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Great food & fast service ”
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Dissmiss the negative reviews, ignore the obnoxious people from LA at the next table celebrating their anniversary and turn your phones off. ”
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The experience was great, service was impeccable. ”
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The waiters were well knowledged to the menu and the wine selection, and the food was impeccable. ”
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staff is helpful when ordering but could be more friendly. ”
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And alittle advice to the very rude host: Get a clue! ”
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While the food was good the attitude at the door as well as the service staff was condescending and did not make you feel comfortable during your meal. ”
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The service was outstanding, the lamb chops were tender. ”
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Good food, good ambiance, great service ”
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The waitress was rude, the bread hard and cold, like the overall service and atmosphere. ”
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had the worst experience in such a rude restaurant. ”
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The only time his demeanor was friendly was when he thought my friend was asking him for details on a $300 bottle of wine. ”
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Excellent food, down-to-earth service and totally unpretentious ”
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If you don't have time to do that, the perfect waiter will take a lot of time in explaning. ”
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The service is unbelievable, the food incredible. ”
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Amazing service; this is a beautiful space. ”
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Even the busboy was friendly, attentive, and polite! ”
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The menu was challenging at first because we didn't know what most of the items were, but our waiter very patiently and pleasantly answsered all our questions and everything we got from Appetizers, Pasta, Main Courses and Desserts were absolutely wonderfu ”
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The restaurant itself is lovely, the waitstaff/sommelier knowledgeable and helpful, the service impeccable. ”
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The wine was great and service was perfect. ”
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We were seated and promptly and the wait staff was extremely helpful and attentive. ”
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The service was also excellent. ”
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The waitress recommended four courses, not three, given their tiny size. ”
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The atmosphere was intimate while the service was friendly & knowledgable. ”
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3rd server perfect. ”
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getting a reservation almost 3 weeks in advance was such a bad experience - first of all their number si constantly busy which is strange in this day and age and then the lady who took reservations was very arrogant and not friendly at all - shehad no pat ”
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It's 5 very tasty and plentiful portions of pasta plus 3 desserts and if you choose the wine pairings 8 varied and equally pleasing selections, each of which either the Sommelier or your server will explain to you and how it pairs with the dish. ”
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The service staff is attentive, inobtrusive, very knowledgeable about the menu and all the wines on their list and extremely friendly and entertaining. ”
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From the exquisite ambiance, to the attentive service and truly gourmet food, there is not a thing I would change about Babbo. ”
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The ambience was romantic and cozy, very knowledgeable wait staff. ”
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We were seated upstairs, and our waiter and the sommelier were both very helpful and friendly. ”
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The only way to get a table in this restaurant is by cowering in the entrance smashed up against people eating next to you, enduring the cold drafts from the entrance door, constantly avoiding people passing by getting their coats and waiters running by ”
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While the food was good, it certainly wasn't good enough to make up for the appallingly poor service. ”
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It has haughty and pretentious staff and an overrated kitchen. ”
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You better be famous for good service at Babbo. ”
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The food it fantastic and the service is attentive. ”
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Great food, top service. ”
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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. ”
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We had dietary restrictions and the servers were not only very diligent in warning us of any problems/switching up ingredients, but I was impressed that they communicated among one another, so that a new server was already aware of our restrictions. ”
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I'd been there only once before and had a great experience with the food and service. ”
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The service is perfect. ”
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The waiter was amazingly attentive and friendly and so helpful! ”
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The service was attentive and one of the runners had charm. ”
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But perhaps worst yet, was the short, ugly, rude, humunculous, bald host and his quasimotesque female sidekick. ”
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My waitress was extremely friendly as she explained each dish and the reason the particular wine was chosen as a pairing. ”
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This restaurant was so highly recommended and so hugely disappointing to a group of people who are not unfamiliar with fine dining. ”
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Overrated, horrible customer service ”
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The atmosphere was ugly -- pretentious patrons and staff. ”
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went tonight - a Sunday - at 5pm (1/2 hour after they open) and a maitre de (female, Asian) that I have not seen before - it wasn't John obviously - was extremely rude and snobbish. ”
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Excellent service and friendly staffs by the way. ”
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Although the service was top notch, all of the food was disappointing: burnt octopus, bland ravioli, odd tasting mint love letters. ”
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Freat food with great service. ”
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Nice decor, but very stuffy clientele and staff ”
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Our waitress was nice but hard to find at times. ”
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... my favorite italian restaurant in manhattan; food, atmosphere & service are all incredible. ”
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The food is creative without going over the top, the service is always good. ”
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service was great. ”
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Overall, an enjoyable evening minus the rude host & the slow service. ”
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The service was impeccable and only added to the food which was exquisite. ”
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The service and food was impeccable and the dining room a little crowded for my taste. ”
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The food was extraordinary, the ambience warm and relaxed, and the service terrific. ”
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However, our server was extremely helpful and gave some great advice on their menu. ”
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Flawless service comes from the well oiled machine. ”
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Overall, we enjoyed the ambience and the service. ”
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Since there was a vegetarian amongst us, the waitress was very helpful in explaining all the options available and made outstanding suggestions in addition to answering any questions (roman artichokes, caprese, sweet potato lunes & goat cheese tortellini ”
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We were seated promptly, hostess/host were both nice, service was excellent, (traditional) tasting menu was out of this world, especially with the paired wines. ”
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We got a nice corner table upstairs and had a great server. ”
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The food is exquisite, the service friendly and helpful and the wine list has something for everyone. ”
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decadent, over the top pastas, good wine, great cozy atmosphere, and the service was fine. ”
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We eat out all the time at upscale NY restaurants and this was the worst service we've experienced in years. ”
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Our waiter Adam was excellent. ”
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Although the food was excellent I was horrified by the service. ”
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If you like good food, good service and an attractive decor and know better, go elsewhere. ”
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The room is warm and welcoming and the staff is great. ”
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Again the service and the atmosphere was warm and cozy. ”
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Good food, good service, great atmosphere. ”
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It's a fun restaurant with good food (although the chef doesn't change his menu as much as he used to, or challenge himself or his kitchen staff). ”
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must have recommended this restaurant to at least 400 people! ”
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the wait staff was very attentive but not hovering. ”
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But given the poor service. ”
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went to Babbo with my boyfriend, expecting exquisite food with exemplary service, and received the complete opposite in return. ”
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We stood there, trying to stay out of the way of the servers moving through constantly to the "charming" front tables. ”
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The service was over the top outstanding. ”
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Per Se, on the other hand, not only provided us with seating almost immediately, but with the most fantastic food, service, and wine. ”
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Great food, great service, great wine. ”
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The service was outstanding. ”
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The food was incredible, and the service was decent. ”
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Our waiter was awful. ”
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love the wines in the mini carafes, the bartenders, waitpersons, sommellier, are all charming and are truly interested in making your meal a wonderful experience. ”
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The service was awful and the food was sub par. ”
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Good food- poor and confusing service ”
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The wine is heavenly and the service spot on perfect. ”
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"THE WORST NIGHT OF OUR LIVES" The bold at the entrance is extremely rude. ”
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Now, the service was impeccable! ”
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After watching people seat themselves as said, exclusive "bar seating", and yearning for a simple glass of wine (apparently those were somewhere by the holy grail for the difficulty in their finding), we went down the street to Ciao and had a fantastic ”
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Servers and wait staff were very attentive but snooty. ”
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The food was phenomenal, the wine was excellent, the service was fast and good but they could try to be a little more personable. ”
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Never have I met a more offensive waiter than the one we suffered through. ”
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Although the food can be fabulous, the staff is often cool and verging on rude. ”
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Waitstaff is friendly. ”
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As a server and law student, having just enjoyed the tasting menu at Per Se the day before, I felt I was not in a position to spend an exorbitant amount of money. ”
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The wait staff was extremely professional and checked in with us enough to be helpful but not annoying. ”
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71.30000114440918% positive |
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(5) Prices were reasonable -- i was surprised at how not egregious the prices were -- maybe i'm affected by all of the pricey NYC restaurants, but this wasn't as expensive as I thought it was going to be ”
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It was a fabulous experience and worth every penny! ”
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200/head... and even then I would rate this as a great value. ”
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The expensive appetizers - fresh anchovies and grilled octopus - portions are small. ”
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The sommelier is superb: extremely knowledgeable and in no way pushy about trying to get you to order expensive wines. ”
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Babbo is the best of the expensive restaurant, it is well run without being stuffy. ”
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there are other newcomers like the new faced da silvano or the booming hudson square italian called Dani that offer simply delish food and wine at half the price. ”
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The food is excellent, the wine selection from great value for money to u. ”
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As a huge fan of iron chef, I was so excited to go to Mario Batalli's restaurant during my visit in New York! ”
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It was enough for my friend and I, but I can see how people with really big appetites might be underwhelmed with the portions. ”
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have to say, the portions are not huge, but we did leave stuffed. ”
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The sommelier talks wines better than he recommends them, pushing an overpriced Merlot after I told him I dont like merlot: No, this one is special. ”
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My wife and I both agreed that the good food is not worth $200, a long reservation line, and emotionless wait staff. ”
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At $114 pre-tax and tip, it's a fantastic value and a heavenly meal. ”
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In order to live up it's reputation and prices, Babbo was going to have to be one of the best restaurant experiences of my life. ”
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We didn't find it as expensive as some other fine dining restaurants. ”
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also thought the prices were reasonable, it came to less than $200 for two of us, but we only had a glass of wine each. ”
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seems to me mario is putting much more time and cooking efforts into the everso expensive del posto. ”
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In sum, boring food, abysmal service and overpriced wines. ”
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the food is very good, reasonable sized portions of delicious rustic italian fare. ”
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Lamb's tongue vinaigrette and beef cheek ravioli were two of the most flavorful dishes I've ever eaten, and, for that type of food, the prices could be a lot worse. ”
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Everything is delicious and served in just the right portions so you can fully enjoy a 4 course meal. ”
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My husband, concerned about the portion size, was not dissapointed when a huge plate of meatballs, sausage and chicken came, another delicious meal. ”
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Mind you, during all this, we were expecting things to improve as all of us are huge mario B fans. ”
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more flavorful dishes at this 'way overpriced' restaurant. ”
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All in all a great experience with great food and a pretty good price. ”
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We were not let down - the food was fantastic and the portions were huge. ”
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Overall a good restaurant, but not for the price. ”
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It's 5 very tasty and plentiful portions of pasta plus 3 desserts and if you choose the wine pairings 8 varied and equally pleasing selections, each of which either the Sommelier or your server will explain to you and how it pairs with the dish. ”
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If you're looking to dine on expensive food that is well worth the price and beyond, Babbo is for you. ”
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Warm dishes came out cold,very expensive and not too much excitement to talk about it. ”
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There are just too many restaurants in NYC where both the food AND THE SERVICE are excellent and worth the big price tag. ”
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Waiting for their stand-by tables is a huge hassle becuase they make you wait inside, crammed up against the bar -- often for more than an hour. ”
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the price was reasonable for a restaurant with a reputation like Babbo and a celebrity chef. ”
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As a server and law student, having just enjoyed the tasting menu at Per Se the day before, I felt I was not in a position to spend an exorbitant amount of money. ”
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The value , was actually really good given the price range for other fine-dining restaurants. ”
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Pretty bad for such an expensive and highly rated place. ”
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Finally, after many disappointing and costly dining experiences at other restaurants (i.e. Cipriani) here is gourmet Italian that is worth the price. ”
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Also, their markup on wine is huge). ”
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great brunello and an inexpensive Arneis. ”
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would call this a "good value ”
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For ridiculous prices, you get nothing! ”
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read the great book 'Heat' by Bill Bufford and wanted to celebrate our first wedding anniversary in restaurant Babbo, the place where Bill Bufford took an internship... So romantic at Wasgington Square Park for us Amsterdam people. I knew it was a hype s ”
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told him the type of wine we typically enjoy and the price range which we would prefer and he pointed us to a great bottle of the 1999 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino (after returning home and researching the wine, I found that the 2001 from thi ”
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The duck puree raviole was too salty; and they started our 8 course traditional price fixe c a heavy pasta (tasted like philly cheese steak on flat noodle pasta) that filled us before we even had a chance to try the lighter dishes. ”
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73.61000061035156% positive |
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Other than the last 15 minutes, the dining experience was simply fantastic! ”
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My wife and I both agreed that the good food is not worth $200, a long reservation line, and emotionless wait staff. ”
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Went with my father without a reservation, and the maitre d' was very nice and sat us within 15 minutes of our arrival - we had been told that the wait would be an hour (this may be unusual). ”
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read the great book 'Heat' by Bill Bufford and wanted to celebrate our first wedding anniversary in restaurant Babbo, the place where Bill Bufford took an internship... So romantic at Wasgington Square Park for us Amsterdam people. I knew it was a hype s ”
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The only way to get a table in this restaurant is by cowering in the entrance smashed up against people eating next to you, enduring the cold drafts from the entrance door, constantly avoiding people passing by getting their coats and waiters running by ”
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Everyone was professional, quick and efficient from the bread guy to the dining room managers. ”
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The food is SO flavorful that you have to wait about 3 to 5 minutes after every bite to fully get the flavor and depth of the food. ”
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Minute after minute we became further discouraged and suprized at not only the bland and unimpressive food, but also the terrible service we recieved. ”
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Overall, an enjoyable evening minus the rude host & the slow service. ”
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The food was good, but our first course came out late, and when our entrees did, it had taken so long; we were not even hungry anymore. ”
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Menu is filled with unfamiliar dishes, many sublime: satisfying, clearly-flavored, intelligently-conceived and nearly flawlessly-executed dishes, some (Tortellini in Brodo) rising to the level of epiphany: to be long-remembered. ”
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quick exit to find an elegant finish to a lousy dinner elsewhere was unfair and inconvenient, but absolutley necessary. ”
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