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Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca

Italian Restaurant$$$$

Greenwich Village, New York

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Ranked #7 for wine in Greenwich Village
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"Holy crow the beef cheek ravioli and the duck were freaking amazing!"(30 Tips)
"Reservations are a must at our favorite Mario Batali restaurant."(16 Tips)
"Pasta tasting menu is the best way to get the most of Babbo"(15 Tips)
"Sweet potato lune and mint love letters every time!"(7 Tips)

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The Corcoran GroupOctober 3, 2011
Reservations are a must at our favorite Mario Batali restaurant. Once you get a table have the Tripe “Alla Parmigiana”, Beef Cheek Ravioli and then ‘Brasato Al Barolo.”
DebSeptember 19, 2017
I had the Goat Cheese Tortelloni with Dried Orange and Wild Fennel Pollen. It was AMAZING!!!!! Definitely going back for more!!
Alice EunjinJanuary 19, 2016
It seems like beef cheek ravioli is a popular dish here, but I liked the tagliatelle a lot better. Also loved the tripe dish as well as the lamb tongue appetizer. Yum
Antonio CalderonJanuary 3, 2023
The pasta tasting menu was excellent. For a wine or bubbly, ask the sommelier and she will help you make an excellent selection. The service was great!!! If you are in NYC, you must go to Babbo.
Rahim HashimDecember 31, 2018
A staple of the city, one of the best meals you can have in nyc. Hard to choose what is best, but don’t miss the octopus and lamb tongue appetizers, as well as the fish main dish. A+
Karla DonjuanSeptember 28, 2019
Garganelli with 🍄 marry me! There are 2 tasting menus, one with all pasta 🍝 that has been offered for 20 years and an Italian traditional one just recently added. You must book ahead. WORTH 100%
Lori LuoAugust 11, 2014
Batali and Bastianich's flagship Italian restaurant still commands one of the busiest dining rooms in the city. Reservations are a must, but worth it for the Beef Cheek Ravioli and Roasted Duck.
Fatou BahNovember 23, 2014
Incredibly cozy. Follow their Twitter to get last minute reservations. Incredible Italian food & awesome pumpkin dessert. Perfect intimate dinner location.
Emilie FuttermanAugust 10, 2015
Great for a traditional Italian meal. Burrata is heavenly. Pasta can be overcooked. The upstairs area has great light, ask for a table there.
Nini YiMarch 21, 2014
Fresh sardines, grilled octupus, sardine salad, mint love letters, gnocchi w/ braised oxtail, pasta w/ fresh black truffle & parmigiano, grilled quail, chocolatr hazelnut cake, saffron panna cotta
Jane KatzAugust 14, 2015
ask the waiters for wine recos. Got a great red for $80 (the wine here is $$). Avoid the squab (super rare and gamey) but go for the beef cheek ravioli. Duck is tasty but pork chop is the real star
Vicki Jeehee KimApril 5, 2016
Everything is great. But when in doubt, go with the tasting menu.
EpicuriousNovember 21, 2014
Former American presidents seated at table 3? Check. Beef cheek ravioli with crushed squab liver and black truffles served at table 6? Check. Such is a typical night at Babbo! Read more
Yueyue GuoMarch 22, 2017
The tripe is unreal, better than they make it in Italy (spicy though for most people, so make sure you got some beer on the side). Goose liver ravioli is also a must
Red & BrownMay 12, 2015
Batali's OG flagship continues to be great for special occasions. You can ask your server to portion and course out shared dishes and even recommend pairings for each.
Gus BorrmannMay 13, 2016
The best restaurant in NYC. Period. You can order anything and prepare yourself to be amazed. My fave: beef cheek ravioli.
Katherine M.April 18, 2015
"Tough to get a spot, but you can occasionally grab a seat at the bar without a reservation and enjoy a bowl of chianti-stained pappardelle with wild boar ragu or fennel-dusted sweetbreads." Read more
Food NetworkAugust 5, 2011
Mario Batali forever changed the Italian dining scene with his legendary spin on authentic Italian cuisine when he opened Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca in New York, NY. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more
Akshay GNovember 21, 2015
Some of the best Italian in NYC, well deserving of its Michelin Star. The goat cheese ravioli, bucatini and the fettuccine were phenomenal. The bucatini is a must get!
Jane DongAugust 11, 2014
Black spaghetti with shrimp is my favorite. Not a fan of the beef cheek ravioli, but that's probably because I don't like the liver taste if the sauce. Olive oil cake was perfect.
Julie SosciaJanuary 29, 2019
Great Italian menu, make sure to ask for a sommelier for the perfect wine pairings and make a reservation in advance. Try the Squid Ink Pasta dish.
Amber NagleMarch 20, 2014
Restaurant played nirvana, the Beatles, foo fighters and the XX to enjoy while eating their gourmet 7 course pasta tasting menu, each paired with wine. Heaven.
Ariana VoyerSeptember 12, 2016
Beef carpaccio and Octopus to start, beef cheek ravioli and sweetbreads for the entree. All incredible!
Thomas KnüwerJanuary 9, 2015
Mario Batali's home ground is better than most fine diningroom restaurants I've been to in Italy - and this is written by a German...
Ashley 🌵July 7, 2014
Was looking forward to eating here... Service was great, food was ok, loved the music! Scarpetta's is far superior tho, go there! (Pictured is the mint love letters... Nothing too spectacular)
GothamistAugust 1, 2014
If you choose to dine a la carte, try the spaghettini served with a one pound lobster ($28) or spring for the massive bowl of deconstructed osso bucco for two ($75). Read more
Taj BaileyJune 16, 2017
Spaghetti with white truffles 🙌🏾, Pappardelle with bolognese 😋& Toasted coconut cheese cake 👍🏾👌🏾
Ricky SherrillJune 26, 2016
The Tasting Menu is my move and it never disappoints. Another good move is to go for lunch. Same menu and a great place for business meetings.
Harumi UMay 30, 2015
I don't necessarily think all Mario Batali's restaurants serve the best food but you cannot go wrong with this location. Definitely try beef cheek ravioli though
JenKuduOctober 11, 2013
Chianti stained papparadelle with boar Ragu is some of the best pasta I've ever eaten. The pork chop is incredible!
Bergdorf GoodmanDecember 11, 2013
It's a BG New York City secret! Designer Monique Lhuillier likes trying one new thing during each of her NYC trips, but this restaurant is a long time favorite.
BravoDecember 2, 2010
One of my favorite bar eating places. Mario’s food is just so good I still taste it a month afterwards. And he is a very funny guy. -Thierry Rautureau, Top Chef
Lee HoffmanNovember 5, 2021
Incredible meal. The porterhouse for 2 and ravioli cacio Pepe were incredible
Bergdorf GoodmanFebruary 11, 2014
It's a BG New York City secret! Designer Monique Lhuillier likes trying one new thing during each of her NYC trips, but this restaurant is a long time favorite.
Ronald CattrysseJune 11, 2017
This is a great Italian, the more traditional setting adds to the experience. Would recommend the sea bass and the steak.
Lisa WMarch 16, 2014
The food was amazing but the staff, especially the ones to check you in and take your coats, are not that friendly. They seem to think that if the food is amazing the service can come second.
Michelle WilesAugust 15, 2016
Pasta tasting menu is the best way to get the most of Babbo
April MSeptember 24, 2013
Must try 「Pappardelle with White Truffles and Parmigiano」, the pasta itself is outstanding with or without white truffle!
Serious EatsAugust 25, 2011
Mario Batali's now-classic West Village townhouse restaurant where pastas and offal dishes may redefine what you think of Italian food Read more
Andres ZirlingerMay 14, 2017
Pastas were incredible. Place is small and can feel a bit overpacked. If you want a great Batali experience, don't miss it
DoubleDeuceJanuary 28, 2015
Miles out of my price range. It was damn good. Fancy dining, fancy people. Best in the area, if cost isn't a big deal for you.
miles lennonSeptember 12, 2015
The bucatini was outstanding as was the oxtail gnocchi. But don't leave without trying the head cheese. Don't ask just consume :)
Erica SantiagoNovember 8, 2015
The truffle tasting menu is out of this world! Expensive but so worth it.
Julie SosciaAugust 1, 2018
Great Italian menu, make sure to ask for a sommelier for the perfect wine pairings and make a reservation in advance.
Ada ChiuJune 19, 2021
Rabbit mushroom ragu was a standout - so good! Upstairs seating is a bit more spacious than downstairs
Tiffany ShinnAugust 1, 2011
Simply a divine dinning experience. Pig Foot "Milanese," Beef Cheek Ravioli, Goose Liver Ravioli and sooooo much more. Why I love Babbo and why all men should be like Batali: http://wp.me/p1IEAz-1
B ChuMay 20, 2013
Grilled Octopus (antipasti) and Semifreddo (dolci) are musts. DO NOT order Black Spaghetti, but people rave about the pastas (can try their $80 pasta tasting menu). Very packed so expect noisy meal
Jeffrey PerrenOctober 12, 2013
Wow ... the service was impeccable, and the food (especially the desserts) was well prepared and presented ... great neighborhood feel and ambiance ...
Erika Siqueira de Castro NevesNovember 15, 2015
Love it! The white truffle menu at truffle season is super!!!!
NicoleAugust 3, 2015
Follow them on Twitter to see reservation cancellations. They usually put how many they can seat at a table and for what time then encourage walk-ins at the bar.

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