The Low Down
EDITORS TIPS
Know Before You Go: Want to get the most out of your visit? Try the $75 traditional tasting menu.
The Extras: If you love what you ate, pick up a copy of Mario Batali's "The Babbo Cookbook" or "Dolce Italiano: Desserts from the Babbo Kitchen."
What to Drink: The all-Italian wine list offers many unusual bottles and a few great buys.
Look Good: Reservations are hard to come by. The restaurant recommends calling one month to the numeric date ahead, at 10am sharp, to make a reservation, but there are always several tables set aside for walk-ins.
Know Before You Go: The restaurant's music tends to get louder as the night progresses.
Rants, Raves & Reviews
The best of Mario Batali's numerous aggressive-Italian contributions to the New York restaurant world.
by Contributor at Citysearch
Babbo sits in a charming two-level Waverly Place townhouse near Washington Square Park. The room is decorated with warm yellow walls, glowing sconces, heavy mirrors and tan banquettes--all contributing to the restaurant's spare, modernâ¦
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Batali's comments are insensitive and hurtful
By Jonathan Stewarts at Citysearch
I can't believe Batali is comparing bankers to Hitler and Stalin. Agree with the previous post that it is completely insensitive. Why can't he ju... Read More
Its a falling star
By NYCFoodie22 at Citysearch
I have been several times and its the classic fall from grace. They used to do fantastic creative things and now its cram expensive fair down the t... Read More
Boycott Mario Batali Restaurants
By Matt Jefferson at Citysearch
Mario Batali's recent comment comparing bankers to Hitler and Stalin are downright disgusting and irresponsible (reference at bottom of review). W... Read More
Terrible Service. So/So Food
By mel059 at Citysearch
After making a reservation one full month in advance, I really do not see what the hype is. We had the traditional tasting menu. Sommelier was help... Read More
NOT WORTH THE MONEY OR HIPE
By Curru at Citysearch
I was very exhited when I finally was able to get a reservation for this very busy and popular restaurant. Was seated upon arrival an staff was ve... Read More