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For three star Italian, try Babbo in New York. Find this expensive restaurant in the W. Village area. The menu is the best way to get your fill of fresh noodles. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice and 10 Best NY Italian awards. Know before you go: this place features a perfect venue for special occasions. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This place features a full bar and fine wines. This place is open late.
5.0 of 5 stars.
My dad was in town over Labor Day weekend and our conversation went something like thisDad: Ahu, my friends scored a reservation for tonight at a really great Italian restaurant, do you want to come...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Babbo is one of New York's most famous and favorite Italian Restaurants. It is also one of the most busiest and hard to get reservations in the city. If you have dined at Babbo you will understand why...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had 10:30 reservations but didnt want to eat that late so we got there early at around 6:30 and sat at one of the bar tables (which are actually normal tables). In short here's the breakdown of the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Made my second visit to Mario Batali's Babbo Ristorante last night. I've had a gift certificate for over a year and never found a date who was either worthy or too picky of an eater to fully...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of Mario Batali. I'm a huge fan of Babbo Ristorante. I'm a bigger fan of Babbo's couch seats where my boyfriend and I sat side by side last night. Not only did we have one of the best...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We made reservations exactly a month ahead of time and still could only get a 6:30 seating! But the meal was amazing. We sat upstairs, which I liked better than downstairs. Overall everything was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a group of 5 people so we had late reservations, but this seems to be the typical thing for New Yorkers. =) The restaurant is so charming, quaint and busy. We ordered appetizers and shared...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was lucky that a couple of friends who are staying with me while visiting NY decided to treat me to Babbo's. It's a wonderful gift that I remember for many years as the food is unlike anything I've...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good, filling, and good price for a restaurant owned by a popular chef.We had the Spaghettini (spaghetti w/ chives and lobster meat), Black Spaghetti (w/ rock shrimp, salami, green chiles),...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
EXACTLY what I was expecting...Mario was out of town for the week, but is always there everyday when home.I sat at the bar, 2 darling gals were tending bar, as a bartender myself, it was too good to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I saved my 500th review for a worthy place, one I have been wanting to try for a while - the great Babbo. While I tasted many dishes on my first visit, the ones I enjoyed the most were those I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mario Batali, I don't know what you're doing on the Food Network with the inane, incompetent, and inexcusably incompetent ingrates (or celebrity chefs, whatever you want to call them), but you are a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the best I had in NYC
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was so excited for this meal. After reading Heat a few years ago and hearing so much amazing hype for this restaurant, I truly expected to have one of the best meals of my life. Unfortunately it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriends had made a 9:15 Reservation, and I was late, rolling in at 9:40. The girls knew I was going to be late, and hoped the restaurant would hold our table while they waited with cocktails at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a foodie (professionally trained in the culinary arts) who has lived in NYC for the past 16 years and in my opinion Babbo is hands down the best restaurant in NYC.I have read some posts on yelp...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mario Bateli will definitely not like me in any of his restaurants. this is the 2nd restaurant of his that I tried. I think the food is pretty good, but it's not worth the hype. Maybe I'm a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An absolutely exceptional meal. It was well worth feeling like a tourist going to an Iron Chef restaurant.My girlfriend and I didn't have a reservation, but we decided to take a gamble and showed up...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has been one of the very few times that I loved a meal and my beau hated it. He's not the fussiest eater, so he is usually pretty happy with decent food.But not here. He hated the fact that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this place was fantastic - The service is spot on and the food was wonderful. My favorite dish was by far the grilled octopus appetizer followed by the sweetbreads. This restaurant is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing- I was able to get a reservation 2 weeks ahead which seems unheard of- we ate upstairs which is definitely quieter than downstairs where the bar is- we arrived at 8:30 and had to walk across...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Getting a reservation for 4 the day of because of cancellation? Score. Sooo, we meander over for our reservation and there's one thing on my mind...hype. Hype scares me. It has ruined a lot for me...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who would have thought I'd have borderline inappropriate thoughts about a husky italian man with a beard!? Mario Batali....I want your....FOOD.OMG, is Babbo not Fabbo!? (dorky! dodges shoes) Really, I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ambience: A-bustling. crowded. lively. a bit cramped. the upstairs restroom must have been measured for a 3 year old child. cute, but cramped. service: Ano nonsense. polite staff. knowledgeable. the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two out of the three visits I've had were simply divine. So let's get the bad one out of the way: Don't order the traditional tasting menus! I'm not talking about the pasta tasting, which I haven't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The 8-Course Prix-Fixe here is unbelievable. Unique and creative, with 4 savory courses and 4 sweet. It's a total progression through the different parts of the palette. The wine pairing is a great...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Is it possible to give a restaurant a 4 star rating and still feel disappointed? I came in here expecting a transcendent experience and left merely satisfied. The food was very good, even at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okie dokie... where do I begin? This place was very cute from the outside and as soon as we entered we loved the bustling and lively atmosphere. Let's back up to when we made the reservation (30 days...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just wanted to leave a mark that I've dined at this super famous Italian restaurant.Very good! Their pastas are great. Well, this place is more for the experience, but it's worth coming at least...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars.For my primi I ordered a 5-cheese plate and my entree was the sweetbreads. For my cheese plate I chose the triple creme, taleggio, parmigiano reggiano, pecorino, and a rubiola? The triple...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM. This was such an experience. First, I love the place. We sat upstairs and the huge skylight looking into the stars with white table clothes was a great mood, then they had rock music playing,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is seriously the best italian i've had outside of italy. very creative, fresh, and just the perfect balance. go for the tasting and pair it w/some wines. you'll have a great time and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
pretty amazing and different type of italian food than i'm used to. excellent atmosphere, and food was really tasty too. definitely must go here to eat. date place only.
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got up at 6:50 am a month to the day of when I wanted to eat at Babbo's and got my reservation...and it was worth the wait! Yum Yum, delicious. Started off with the braised octopus appetizer -...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The prestige and the quality of Babbo have gone
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to really rate Babbo. By the time you get in, you're kind of convinced nothing could be worth the wait. This was, sort of.The service is really perfect but the food, while very, very good,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This really is as good as it gets. The people writing negative reviews on here are crazy. Both times I've eaten here the food and the service have been top notch.If you're thinking about going, get a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like this joint needs one more review but I gotta throw some chips out to the gods of fantastic restaurants to make sure they come back to me. Yes, I believe in karma. Prosecco, Prosciutto, NeroDavola...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry, I dont think I can do this. Trying to recall the sights, the sounds....the tastes......its all too painful (by painful I mean painfully delicous). I will try and recall what I ate, but that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why do I love Babbo? It just screams New York City and reflects the romanticism of the city, does it not? That is until you step inside, and it just screams chaos. But, we are getting ahead of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One random trip to NYC with my dad, he decided to go to each Iron Chef's restaurant in the three or so days we were there for. And so one day, after having lunch at Morimoto's self-titled restaurant,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If possible, my experience at Babbo exceeded my expectations. This was my first visit and based on the recent mixed reviews I wasn't sure what I was going to get.What I did get - great food, great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
3rd visit to babbo, and this time i took my very-hard-to-please parents. they loved it so much, they were already planning on bringing their friends next time... but a 6 person limit isn't my parents'...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My most romantic date ever ended here with an 8 course meal pairings. This place will always remain a favorite, intimate spot.
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down one of the best meals and eating experiences I have had living in New York.My girlfriend and I celebrating our anniversary decided on the Pasta Tasting Menu and it was absolutely...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing that I remember up to this day is the pistachio pannacotta. It is to die for! Hats off to the pastry chef.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Im not sure what else I can add here to what is already known about this unbelievable place. The best of Mario's place in my humble opinion, as I have been to most of his places. Simple, beautiful...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I like good restaurants. I like them even more when they serve excellent food, promote sustainable/local agriculture, and provide a memorable dining experience with solid service. Babbo does great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mario Batali is the King! For a restaurant of this caliber, it is very unpretentious and the prices are sooooooo reasonable. They also have an extensive list of Italian wine. We had the Mint love...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here last night for a friend's farewell NY dinner, and thought it was the perfect spot. My first impression of the restaurant was that it wasnt as cute and quaint as I thought it would be (it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As much as Mario Batali in real life is a pompous, coke sniffing, munson, Babbo is in the upper echelon of any place Ive ever eaten. Previous reviewers shared my experience with the waitstaff and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As the yelp star rater says--"Woohoo! As good as it gets!" Totally right there with ya, yelp.My brother and sister-in-law took me here for a very special birthday dinner. Coming from a foodie family,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you see Mario Batali on his PBS show where he travels and eats throughout Spain, you see a man who truly loves food. This passion is transferred to his great Italian restaurant! Anytime yo see...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
after watching "spain, on the road again", with mario batali and gwyneth paltrow last fall i decided i had to eat at a batali restaurant while in new york. gwynnie recommended babbo on her website so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, we've never been that impressed with Italian food and Babbo didn't change our minds. While the pasta tasting menu was nicely displayed and a bit different, it wasn't worth what we paid. Very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had been trying to get reservations here for months.. but they never had anything for weeks at a time. So, last sunday we called n asked how long a wait they had for walk-ins n the hostess said it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, probably a 4.5 but will give it 5. We didn't have reservations but went early and they sat us pretty quickly considering how full they were (people WITH reservations). Service was fantastic....
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know...how could I? This place has fallen off a bit. Ive had incredible experiences here years ago but when I walked in last week and sat at the bar I felt like a red headed step child. This place...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not even going to waste time talking about the service. I'll only say "SLOW" and that one table walked out after waiting a lengthy amount of time for the check and paid at the front and another...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five Stars and it's all been said before. Delicious, bold, nuanced, divine, transcendent, unique... the heap of praise stands too tall to accommodate whatever else I could heap onto it.Here's what I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bottom Line: Spectacular. I'd eat there every other night if I could.But you already know that. Tips: 1 - People complain that the goose liver tends to blow other pastas out of the water (like, for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As good as it gets.. Mario still has it. Loved the lambs tongue... loved the duck. Super friendly Sommelier and the service was simply divine.. well worth the wait. The only part of the meal that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
10:45pm post-theatre reservation on a Sunday--totally wasn't sure what to expect. Walked in and they were playing the Pixies (Here Comes Your Man followed shortly thereafter by This Monkey's Gone To...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Babbo is one of the best dining experiences in NYC. People always worry about getting in but in truth there are usually tables or bar seats available particularly in off hours. Both tasting menus are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We managed to get a table for three the day of. So, if you have difficulty getting a reservation ahead of time, try calling the day of, you might get lucky! We were seated on the second floor. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know it's meant to be when you walk into one of Mario Batali's top New York restaurants on a Friday night without reservations, and there are two corner seats at the bar waiting just for you.After...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went all out for this one. My dining companion and I had both read the book "Heat", which really elevated out dining experience at Babbo. The wine pairings were perfect, and it really made me...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sadly, it's been about 5 years since I was at Babbo...but it was literally one of the very best meals of my entire life - if not THE best. I had the pasta tasting menu (never had pasta like that EVER...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant is beautiful inside...especially upstairs. We had a 5:30 reservation and was pleasantly surprised at how much natural light floods into the room. I could actually see my food!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Babbo was awesome! The food was excellent as was the service. We opted for the pasta tasting menu with wine pairings. We were first offered the chickpea bruschetta which was wonderful. Then started...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
thumbs up for the decor, but, that's it!!!...almost hidden, on a nice, quaint little block in the city....but the food....cmon mario!...this is not authentic italian....i dont understand the wait,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
God damn you, Mario, you fat bastard.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Babbo... just as jolly of a place as it sounds... the location, across from Washington Square Park and near a ton of happening bars, can't be beat... you will need to be around this type of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here last week with 2 gfs, we were excited but not WOWed. We didn't have reservations, so the positive was that we walked-in and got seated pretty much right away. I would say the service was not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
damn there are a lot of pics of this place. anyways, still think mine are the best! hah. linked throughout the postThe ultimate of Italian in NY, Iron Chef Mario Batali's flagship restaurant, mention...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not much to add more than what has already been said. I spent an amazing three and a half hours there a couple years ago. The food is worth all the hype--Mr. Batali really has a gift. Also, as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure I can add much to what's already been said, but my experience at Babbo was superlative. Walked in, got a table upstairs, back left corner because a 6pm reservation didn't show up. The whole...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Slow service was the only downside. Food was great but def not OUT OF THIS WORLD delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just got back from Babbo. I have been here before and had the tasting menu. BF and I kind of went on a whim and were lucky to get a spot at the bar to eat dinner. Even though we were seated at the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I will fly across the country for Mario, oh yes I will.Although I live in San Francisco, I have flown to NY to eat at Babbo now more than four times, yes its that good. If you want to question love,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here tonight with the parents. I only made reservations two weeks ago so I could only get it at 5:30, but that was fine by us! Long day of shopping, we were ready to eat early.My dad loooved the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say? This is probably my favorite restaurant. I traveled across the country and this was the place I looked forward to the most. It didn't disappoint. Sure, the prices aren't the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it has been awhile my dear. I heart you so. I just couldn't forget you. No, that isn't me whispering sweet nothings in a long lost lover's ear. That's me saying that in my mind whenever I go...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For NYC italian, it doesn't get much better than this. Some people are put off by the loud music and the more-casual attitude, but I love the atmosphere, I think the dA�cor (down to the fun italian...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sir Paddy and I went here for an anniversary dinner. We were only able to snag a 10pm reservation; we arrived at 9:45 and were seated as soon as we arrived, which was lovely. The place was packed and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST MEAL OF MY LIFE (so far)My girlfriend and I ended up sitting at the bar because our 3rd member was a no-show. I think that's what really set this night into motion. The lovely, lovely Amanda...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Babbo four times and my most recent trip was a little disappointing. Perhaps my expectations were too high but i felt both the service and the food were not as good as my previous visits....
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sunday night alone, so I felt the need to self-indulge. I have always been meaning to go here, but it just never worked out that I could take my special someone here. But honestly I was hungry, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the best italian restaurant in the city! love mario batali's food :D
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
pretty fantastic. daring food done really well. totally affordable for the cuisine. only knock is tight quarters. the staff is excellent and knowledgeable. proofing the wine glass is hysterical...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally! I've been wanting to go to the place that started it all for Batali & Bastianich for so long. I had to go through the typical annoying reservation process of calling 1 month ahead to the day;...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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So far 8 out of 11 reviews in 2009 are 1 star. Maybe it's time for Mario to get his hands of womans butts and back on the laddle. I was treated like s#*& at the bar for only having an (ok) pasta and a glass of...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I must be one of very few people who was utterly disappointed by their meal at Babbo. My girlfriend and I went here with high expectations. We had heard that their pasta tasting menu was too much...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even for a late table there was a solid 25 minute wait. That said, the bar up front was lively and had a decent carafe selection of Italian wines. Even with the wait, it was absolutely worth it. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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A homeless man going number two in my plate would have made me more content than eating the horrendous fecal matter I was served at this establishment. Obviously after hearing so much hype you can expect two...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had the eight course pasta tasting menu there, which was AMAZING!! Each course left me looking forward to what's coming next. You might want to starve yourself for a whole day, before going for the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was well prepared, but there was something (dare I say) missing from it? I didn't have a problem getting the reservation time I wanted, just had to plan ahead for it (by a month!) The wine I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The good: Tasting menu!The bad: Hard to get a table at a decent hour, no online reservations.We've gone to Babbo nearly every time we've been in NYC and we've never been disappointed. Even though...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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Spare your wallets. I SLAVED over these reviews not sure if I should go here for my b-day. I didn't want my boyfriend to spend a fortune on my dinner because I wanted to go somewhere that was trendy... etc. So...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Oh how fall you've fallen, Babbo.A previous visit to Babbo several years ago was terrific. Perfectly cooked and simply presented dishes, excellent service, quirky yet charming atmosphere. A recent...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i hate to do it. but i appoint three stars to a restaurant that i've been looking forward to dining at forever.the good:octopus appetizer"tartare" of beets salad (this was a GORGEOUS appetizer...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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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. We even picked Thursday and 2 days before Valentine's. She called to make reservation first...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a Philadelphia fan. Have been all my life even when we were a restaurant prairie and had no winning teams, as far back to when we had no Flyers but the Ramblers who played at the Arena at 46th...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place shrugs of the mystique of celebrity chef restos.Get a Tasting Menu with wine pairing. The price for the experience feels like magic. I had more expensive deals in five other American cities...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes, restaurants deserve all the hype they get, and Babbo is most definitely in that category. It unquestionably deserves 5 stars, even though I had the eat dinner at ungodly hour of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Babbo, is like this extremely attractive sophisticated person you want to date once a week but their reservation is toooooooooooo darn hard to get!They have this five course dinner for only $65... or...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've loved the orange clogged one since the hey days of Molto Mario on Food Network, my first bite of charcuterie at Lupa, or my first slice of pizza with lardo at Otto. He's influenced great...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a lazy hungover Sunday afternoon my roommate looked to me and said "Dude, lets go to a nice restaurant tonight. We need to reward our weekend of laziness with a grand feast, right?"Right. Of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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My wife and I along with her sister went to Babbo for my wife's birthday. I have heard nothing but rave reviews about Babbo from reviews, online, and family members whom I respect their opinion. We opted for...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
DELICIOUS. I was dropped off here after I luckily got into the owner's nephew's brother's son's uncle's godfather's cab, and asked him to take me somewhere authentic and great. A request obviously...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ahh Babbo.Home of the Iron Chef... where reservations are hard to find, but celebrities and the City's finest are just around the corner. We all know some of the dishes offered; if you've watched...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was hard to get reservations for this place, but the food here was amazing!! I had the grilled guinea hen with spaghetti squash and black truffle vinaigrette and I think my date had the wild sea...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best meals I've ever had. The flavors and textures were incredible, and the service was attentive and friendly. They were really able to elevate the dining experience to what it should be...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Babbo, my only regret is that I'm in the city infrequently. Babbo is a surprisingly small restaurant on Waverly, with a dimly lit bar/downstairs dining area, and an upstairs dining area that is a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome. Totally lives up to any hype or any expectation. Nothing short of fabulous....Even the kind gentleman who was the host wished me a happy birthday on the way out. Service deserves 5 stars...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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The food is grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat!! The pig feet and the black pasta are fantastic. Cheese cake is sooo creamy and soft, but not too sweet at all. The service is good as well. It's worth 15mins waiting on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Upscale romantic setting, perfect for occassions. Good size portions and large wine selection for any budget. However, to get reservations for this place if you're just a normal person is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For someone who is extremely impatient, I was willing to stand and wait for what they said would be 1.5 hours for a table (I wasn't even going to try to make a reservation!) Happily, after 45 min,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Back-to-back Batali bashings.I had such high expectations with Babbo. That was probably my first mistake, as I really try to approach every meal with as little expectation as possible. But this was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was the first of Batali's restaurants I went to. It was several years ago, so the memory is a little cloudy. It was excellent. Very clean flavors and spices. I believe we ordered of prix fixe...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best restaurants anywhere. Modern Italian cuisine cooked to perfection. Make some picks off of the menu and bounce them off of your waiter. He/she will tell you what you shouldn't be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food was fantastic, but service was less than I expect at the 'best Italian restaurant in NYC.' Waiter was bored and not inspiring. Great wine list, sommelier helped us pick some of the best wine...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The more you eat at nice restaurants, the higher the bar (as in standard, not the place where you get drinks) gets, it seems. For me, I can enjoy a whole lot of food from hole in the walls to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Read the 10,000 reviews on why you should go, I'm just telling you to go and call in advance. The food was awesome and priced just right. I would have loved to try the tasting menu but we were too...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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My Christmas present was reservations and dinner at Babbo. A long awaited experience that was top of my wish list. I knew from what I've heard from others, was that it would be delicious and a comforting...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
first off, babbo isn't all that expensive despite what the zagat says. mostly because the portions are huge, if not filling. we walked in with no reservations, and got seated in the non-exclusive...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The ULTIMATE dining experience. Not only the best Italian in NYC, but also THE best culinary establishment in the country. Our waiter knew every fine detail on each dish on the menu - really...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very simply, this is my absolute favorite restaurant. Recommend the tasting menu paired with wines. Make reservations weeks in advance.
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had an awesome dinner here last night, as ever, but we felt that the level of upselling has been amped up for the recent economic climate -- e.g., pushing additional appetizers and antipasti (or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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It seems as though G-d was playing a cruel joke on me. It took me weeks to get a good reservation, and finally when I show up what did I get? Pure dissappointment. Everyone at our party agreed that the food...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I lucked out due to an early cancellation New Year's day and was able to get a table for 4 at 5:45. We decided on a round of appetizers, drinks, and dessert. It was great. The food was divine. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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I'm not sure where to begin with our dissapointment. I think I'll go chronologically. First we had to wait quite a while until our small, crowded table was ready. Then we were served a bruschetta which was...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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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! We arrive promptly to our 11pm reservation and still had to wait for our table. The wait was first...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went back in the summer, and from what I can remember, I was really disappointed. Service was pretty bad, but I will just go through the dishes we had. The duck breast was nothing more than a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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I was so looking forward to this because I'm a Mario B. fan. However....the space is your typical cramped, elbow to elbow, NY eatery, ok no big deal. I ordered the "Black Spaghetti" with shrimp which was a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Regarding the reservation process...I called at 7pm tonight (Monday 12/29) to make reservations for my 30th birthday (Jan 15, a Thursday night). The phone range maybe three times and a very sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Babbo is probably my favorite restaurant ever. However, it's frustrating to hear "no no no no nothing uh uh no no no" when trying to get a reservation unless you call a month in advance. So I prefer...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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The food here is great and very reasonably priced, the service is very prompt but down-to-earth and it's quite laid-back. No snobbery here at all. Great place.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a avid fan of the Food Network and having read the book "Heat" by Bill Buford, I went into Batali's restaurant will high aspirations. Just to be sure we got it, we got reservations about a month in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The pasta tasting menu was incredible... every dish presented was amazing. i highly, highly recommend it if you like pasta... convince your table!standouts: pappardelle bolognese and the black...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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We really enjoyed our meal here. The downstairs is a bit loud but the upstair tables are quiet. The wine list is extensive & the food is prepared to perfection. A bit difficult to get a reservation but worth...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We didn't bother trying to get reservations a month in advance. Instead my sister and I showed up on a Sunday night and waited by the bar for over an hour and enjoyed a few glasses of wine. We...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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The room is sleek and stylish, but still warm and comfortable. The food is creative without going over the top, the service is always good. I've been here three times now, and I can now attest to it's...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this place would in no way live up to the hype. It did. 4.5 stars (I cannot give it 5 since it does not live up to Sugiyama as a meal, and that is my standard for anything 5 star).1030 pm...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I possibly add about one of the most highly regarded restaurants in the city and one of the most famous chefs on the planet?Getting a reservation is damned near impossible. In fact, I still...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Because we didn't have reservations, we waited in line in hopes of being one of the 15 or so people that get standby tables or seats at the bar. It was freezing that day and even the rotundity of my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The pasta here is simply sensational.The first time I came to Babbo, I just couldn't make up my mind about it. It'd been so hyped up, and the dishes just seemed ordinary for a first-rate restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ah yes, Babbo...Even though I find Mario Batali an irritating know-it-all as a TV personality, I cannot deny that the man knows food, at least the kind of peasant-variety Italian dishes that I love so...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmph! What can be said about Babbo that hasn't already been said? Not much really-but here goes.Came here for my birthday this past summer after spending a good hour and a half securing a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mario Batali, I usually question the judgement of anyone who wears crocs and sports a ponytail at the back of a receding hairline. After eating at Babbo I may have to re-think my biases.We started...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very overrated. First visit, years ago, was excellent. 2008 visit was disappointing. It was good, but the food was nothing special. Top decor, adequate service. Sweetbreads were decent, but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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Love the menu. Great kitchen. Cooks food. Serves beer. There are waiters who help you out. They will even get you water with ice cubes without you begging for it. Can you tell I'm just writing this review to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are so many reviews for Babbo that I'm not sure I can add much that hasn't already been said - but I'll try anyway.Hubby and I had been planning our vacation to NYC for a couple months and Babbo...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The 5 Stars is dependent on the eater's budget. A very pricey meal for a very (if not perfect) meal. We ordered the non-pasta tasting menu without the suggested wines. It was an absolutely delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Megan and I were seated at what would have been the perfect "date night" table. Think two chairs placed next to eachother, hidden behind a small, round ice-cream-parlor-style table. Que romantico! We...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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I love food and atomosphere there. I always want to go there for any special occasions. Only thing I don't like is the guy at the front desk. He is not nice at all. (Every time I see him there, I am like " Oh...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
definitely creative, unique, and flavorful. babbo is definitely one of those restaurants outside of my comfort zone, it had a bunch of dishes that i wouldnt normally venture out to try. none...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Classy food, classy decor, classy service, but sometimes... not-so-classy diners. I was surprised with dinner here on my birthday by my boyfriend. Our waiter was nice enough to help us with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had really been on the fence about Babbo (we have also eaten at Pizzeria Mozza and Otto before) being our nice dinner out for the week. I'm not into the celeb chef thing but do generally like...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This last visit was not my first visit here. My first visit was several years ago. my then-boyfriend brought me here as a goodbye treat - I was going to study abroad in Tuscany for a semester....
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great time at Babbo. The restaurant is very cozy and warm. It doesn't appear to be a large restaurant based on what I could see from the first floor, but there is a second floor dining area.We...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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Delicious pasta -- the lamb , mint, love letters are incredible. Expensive...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have always wanted to like this place for many reasons beyond just that it's one of the reputed best restaurants in town. I've postponed reviewing it, hoping another experience could change my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is exceptional. I have only had the opportunity to visit twice but both times were excellent. The servers are attentive but not on top of you. The selection of wine by the glass is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
some of the most creative, excellent italian food in the city. Although not classically italian in terms of pasta and red sauce, everything here works and works extraordinarily well. although...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
people either need to stop humping mr batali with these reviews, or check their taste buds to see if they work properly, because babbo serves the SALTIEST food i have ever had at a restaurant. don't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
romantic, great wines, beef cheek ravioli was just the right amount of meaty savoriness and the pasta had a great bite to it. pork chop flavor was fantastic, but came out dry! that was sad. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason to come to Babbo is for the food. My experience getting a seat there was miserable and frustrating. Their reservations system is positively obnoxious. The maitre d is a nasty queen who...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
NYC is a food mecca. So it's obviously well represented by its own "locally grown" celebrity chefs: Bobby Flay, Daniel Boulud, Eric Ripert, Tom Colicchio, Rocco DiSpirito, Jean Georges Vongerichten,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
From the reservations to the moment we walked in the door, the host was rude and weird. However, once you get past that-- oh, and the non-attentive servers-- and get to focus on the food, you will...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place really lives up to its reputation.two words: white truffle.
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i've been here a couple times and this would have been the clincher to decide this was my all time favorite place, but too bad for the awful greeters. they had this stupid rule where you had to be in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Babbo was everything I was expecting and more. The whole dining experience was excellent: the food, the service, the ambiance (upstairs dining room). My husband and I both did the pasta tasting menu,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are a ton of reviews praising the food- so I am going to skip that info and just say Mario can create some fun and yummy dishes.The spot is in Greenwich Village a block from the subway. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm very lucky to have a boyfriend that brings me to nice yummy yummy yummy places and all I need to give in return is a smooch. He doesn't really ask for much (jk). For our anniversary, he surprised...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing in every way possible. I loved the bar, the restaurant, the food, the staff, the aura- everything. For a restaurant as popular and difficult to get into the staff- maitre di, coat check,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE Babbo. I walked in on a Wednesday night without a reservation and pounced on the only empty barstool. The bartender asked me what he could get me, I told him dinner, and the fun began. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ate from 530pm to 830pm like a king!Reservations need to be made 1 month in advance. However, since we couldnt make one in time, we showed up at 5pm to put our name down and hoped for the best. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went to celebrate my daughter's birthday.Every morsel was a delightLeftovers made two more meals at homeYou can call day before at a special time to check for cancellationsFood is fabulousThe...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am so sick of eating in Manhattan and Babbo is an excellent example as to why. The maitre d' greats you with an attitude nothing short of arrogant; I was actually surprised he allowed us to sit...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Walked in about 6pm with no reservation and sat a the bar.If you cannot get a reservation this is not a bad way to go as it is essentially the same as what you get at a table. I was served the amuse...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
batali has flair, we all know that!so much flair, that his restaurant plays The Killers while you're enjoying a vintage bottle of 97 barolo and eating exotics like lamb's tongue and giant octopus. it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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This is a great place to meet for drinks. The downstairs bar is big enough...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Babbo was the crown jewel of our New York trip and it's a meal that we still talk about today. Everything was absolutely fantastic, not just the food but the overall experience. I can't wait to go...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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I have been to Babbo twice. The food is simply amazing and I can't wait to go back and try the tasting menu which I hear is highly recommended. I recommend an early reservation or requesting a table in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Portions: smallFood: above averagePrices: highAmbiance: lovelyGood Wine: Wish I knewBe sure to go with people who can afford it. While we waited for our table, we went to the bar for a drink. One...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think when you become a food network chef, you already have a legion of seals who will believe your every word. IE audience that claps everytime Emeril says garlic. Don't get me wrong I think the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was one of the top five meals I've had in my life. It's worth the wait, it's worth every penny. I've spent more at restaurants that weren't even half as good as this. I had the heirloom...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy steak! Very classy place, thats for sure! The red wine was greatI I really enjoyed dinner here itwas fabulous! I love dressing up and eating at places like this, it was very romantic! :)
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous! I went last night for my girlfriend's birthday. The service is absolutely impeccable. Our waiter could probably qualify as a sommelier. The food is very tasty and unique. Go early and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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This is not about the cuisine, but rather about the rude and totally...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I called 1 month in advance, to the minute they opened, and stayed on the phone listening to a busy signal for 1 hour to get a reservation here. And let me tell you, it was totally worth it. This...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places in the city. If you can't get a reservation walk in when the restaurant opens for a seat in the bar area. Not quite the same service, but the food is still so delicious....
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go!
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Babbo,in the local vernacular,is a dump. I thought this was settled a while ago,where even the lamest New York transplant would realize this place was operating on the fumes od it's first 6 months...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there with my father because it was well rated by Yelp. Food was sophisticated and excellent.Service was a bit slow but the wine advisor knew what he was talking about and therefore wine was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Overated with a capital "O." Don't even bother coming here if you want good Italian. Babbo is a total rip off and the food is bland as all get out. Don't believe the hype. I have had better...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Babbo is worth the money and the wait! I had a table on the upper level and thought the space was very intimate and classy. The food was amazing! I actually thought the price to portion ratio was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing, the best restaurant experience ever. The food was amazing, every single item was just right. Everything was perfect, from the sommelier... to the octopus dish. I've eaten octopus all my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Babbo is pricey but totally worth every penny. The staff was great and the service was amazing. The food I can't even been to say how good it was...except that you have to go and try this place out....
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Last night I had dinner at Babbo for the first time. I want to go back next week because the menu is so extensive and there are so many things to try. I was entertaining my attorney. WE share the ribeye which...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At $75 per person, the traditional tasting menu was worth every penny. It changes on a regular basis but usually includes an appetizer, two pastas, two entrees, and three desserts. If you're ordering...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Italian food I have ever had. My sister gave me a gift certificate here as a graduation gift as well as a reservation, but because of a mix-up, we were unable to go at the time. We ended up...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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I am 100% Italian and I finally went to Babbo, after 6 years in NY. I honestly always wondered why only Americans talk about it and I finally found out why. The atmosphere is great, the service is very good,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A truly amazing dinner. My first fancy meal in Manhattan, I was blown away by the atmosphere, staff, and most importantly the food. From there knowledge of pairing fine wine with innovative tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My qualifications to provide a review are suspect. Only one visit. Not a new yorker. and I'm #198. What can I add that is worth reading?Not much so I'll only waste an hour or two. Sab & I enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my all time favorite italian restaurant in new york city. the first time i made a reservation, i called 30 days in advance from hong kong, and still got a 10 pm reservation. the setting is a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Flew in from California for a wedding in Manhattan with one free night. This is where we spent most of it. I'll admit Im a wine snob and the somalia's brought it. Every course, a superb wine. Pasta...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With 189 reviews and counting, it's nice to see that every review is comprised of different meals.We sat upstairs which is much more lighted than the downstairs. Italian sayings are framed on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Woah - I had no idea how difficult it is to get a reservation at this place. Until tonight. J informed me his colleague wanted to make reservations here and the next available one was Aug 9 at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Black Spaghetti is what I go here for. And can't forget the glass of Pinoche, '45.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to a handful of Italian restaurants, and this one, I can say, tops all of the ones I've tried so far (and am sure will top anything else I try in the future or the rest of my life). My bf...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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Babbo is hard to get in, but once you do it's worth every penny you spend to eat here. First time here we tried the 'pasta tasting menu', we had 5 different types and boy were we stuffed. Then to top it off I...
kudzu.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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i had a really great time here. i brought my wife here for a promotion she got at work. food was amazing. service was great. atmosphere was perfect. i recommend: grilled octopus, "mint love letters", the bass...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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I went to Babbo with my girlfriend last night and it was a great experience! The food was phenomenal, the wine was excellent, the service was fast and good but they could try to be a little more personable....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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I visited Babbo with a few friends and now I know what the fuss was about. The food was incredible, and the service was decent. The place is a tight squeeze and can get loud, but my friends and I had a...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Planning a trip to NYC on less than a month's notice, reservations were seemingly out of the question and my mother, sister, and I had planned to arriive early and sit at the bar. Driving through...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seeing as there were only 183 reviews of Babbo, I felt the need to add one.I had the most amazing birthday dinner at Babbo a year ago. We opted for the tasting, along with the parings. Every course...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The pasta tasting menu with the reserve wine pairing is an exercise in delicious torture.Each course (eight of them!) was perfectly timed; the sommelier would come and present the wine. Two minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
sick, sick, sick. had the traditional tasting menu with wine pairings and it was superb, but i would definitely do the all pasta tasting menu next time. the ratio of desserts to starters and entrees...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I fell in love with 'Babo' at first sight. Although funny looking, he illustrates his stoic charm in an esoteric way that moves me. Sorry I'm talking about the Uglydoll, not the restaurant.The first...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The libations were stunning. We feasted well.Dining partner and I chose the traditional tasting menu. The wine pairings with the amazingly well-executed food were excellent. Even through the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Babbo is my favorite Batali NYC restaurant, from the friendly & informative service, to the amazing food, it is a safe bet. (Yes, I think it's better than Del Posto, Lupa, Esca, Casa Mono/Bar Jamon,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Did Babbo go down hill or have my expectations been raised?I think a bit of both.We were looking forward to a meal at Babbo. This place use to be the safe bet to take visiting friends and family to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kick ass Italian food...Met up with two close buds - Al and Sharad - to have a few drinks and dinner - sans reservations, but got here early (615p, Wed night) and managed to get three seats at the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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I took my boyfriend to Babbo for his birthday last night - the food was wonderful but the service was awful. First, they moved us from one table to another after we had ordered the wine, and admittedly tried...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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First off, the host (little bald guy) was not friendly or nice at all. I didn't like the way he just ignored you. Anyway, back to the food. We started w/ the special soft shell crab appetizer. It was good but...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh. We went to Babbo last night with huge hopes and expectations based on the hype and reviews. We opted to order ala carte and started with two pastas, split for two. We first got the Ravioli...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the guy i am dating chose this restaurant last minute and went in at 7:00pm to ask for a table. by the time i got there at 7:40pm we got in! the maitre'd was very nice. we got seated upstairs. it's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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What an amazing meal - I've eaten at Otto and Del Posto, but Babbo is my favorite. Their appetizers and pastas are so delicious and filling that I can't get around to an actual entree - just too full! We...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BF is a big fan of Mario Batali so we went to Babbo for his post-birthday dinner. It was very hard to make reservation and I actually listened to their music for almost 30 mins before finally some...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, Mario.Mr. Batali.Your Highness.Thank you.What else is there to say when 173 people have already put it so beautifully, really? I'll try. Here goes.My hostess for my weekend in New York, the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While it can take repeat dialing a month to the day in advance of your hopeful date, we walked in last night and were happily seated after 45 minutes at the bar. Totally worth it and I love that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple of times, and it's been consistently excellent. My first visit was in August of 07, and our table of 5 had what I think was the best table in the house. It was at the top of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Upon eating the Black Spaghetti, I felt like Batali and I formed a special connection.
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The lovely lady Paige W. from Chicago was visiting New York, and to celebrate her triumphant return, we planned a Sunday evening dinner for ourselves at Babbo. (Of course, that involved the requisite...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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I walked away from Babbo with mixed feelings. It could have been from being...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a long day. We were tired, but who cares, we were about to eat at Babbo. Last time we were in NY, we had a great meal at Batali's other restaurant, Lupa, and thought that was a great meal, so we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Obviously, I don't think any more reviews are needed for anyone to get how good this place is. But, it's because it is so good that makes you want to celebrate it. The decor was more formal than I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Food can look beautiful, taste exquisite, smell wonderful, makepeople feel good, bring them together, inspire romantic feelings...At its most basic, it is fuel for a hungry machine."...Rosamond...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Considering the fact that I called for reservations at 7 AM PST, precisely 30 calendar days prior to the actual day I was dining and couldn't even get the call to connect...I'm talking not even a busy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wow, it was so good. SO GOOD. eat here. withdraw from your IRA if you must. it was really enjoyable, and i know a lot of people would say italian food shouldn't be this expensive, but it was really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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HAD THE TASTING PASTA MENU, 5 PASTA WERE DELICOIUS, BUT THE THREE DESERTS COURSES WERE TERRIBLE!!!!! IUNREAL! FOR THE MONEY, EVERYTHING SHOULD BE AMAZING. BABBO....WORK ON THE DESERTS AND ...HIRE BARTENDERS...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a fan of Mario's TV shows, but WOW! This place rocks. I had some fabulous pasta, great meat dish, good wine recommendations. This is another must eat at place for me when I am in NYC. We...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was fortunate enough to be invited by my friend shirley to dinner here. And by fortunate, i mean i didn't have to hassle with any of the "one month in advance, call only to get a busy signal over...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My brother and I enjoyed an outstanding meal at Babbo. I had been anxiously wanting to try Babbo for a very long time. I had been to his new Los Angeles restaurant Osteria Mozza and had a good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
yes yes, i concur with the other yelpers! having had the good fortune of recently dining here at the behest of a dear gentleman friend. the goose liver ravioli in thick balsamic sauce was nice (others...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Creative and ingenious marriage of familiar classic Italian ingredients thats presented in a way never seen before. The menu gives simple descriptions of each dish but with a surprising complex...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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I was there a week ago and it was everything I had hoped it was and more. It's always a pleasure to have a restuarant, especially one that has been so hyped and has a celebrity chef, live up to expectations....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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one of the greatest in town , great pasta and 5 star cheesecake orechiette of the Gods, a little crouded but it;s all worth!!! 10 for Mario
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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This venue is to be cherished and the food is truely amazing. It's always a pleasure to dine at an italian restaurant where the entrees are not the standard mass marketed italian american dishes like penne a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad considering I'm not a huge Italian fan. I ordered the wild striped bass with sausage vinaigrette (over the top, mario batali style), blood orange salad, and gelatti/sorbetti for dessert. He...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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The espresso ice cream on the almond tarte was my best memory of Babbo. Four of us went for dinner last night. The service was attentive and one of the runners had charm. The food was very good over all, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.25 StarsEating here has given me a new appreciation for Mario Batali, by far one of my least favorite Food Personality. Food, Drinks, Service, and Decor top rate !!!If it is your first time I would...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To put it simply: we had an absolutely wonderful evening. We just got back from Babbo in celebration of our wedding anniversary. I will admit off the bat that our waiter was not impressive....
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was 100% unimpressed with my visit here. The food was no better than any other "regular" Italian place I've been to but probably 5 times more expensive.Out of the ENTIRE restaurant, my server...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my memory is of a food coma....the best bolognese I think I've ever had....huge portions....fabulous wine....there are a lot of different unusual body parts of animals on the menu...Mint Love Letters...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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My wife and I went for our anniversary again this year after we first dined here 2 years ago for our anniversary. In a word it's fantastic, food, service, ambience, everything. We tried the Pasta Tasting menu...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I remember not being very impressed and not understanding all the hoopla, but to be fair, I've only dined here once and maybe they had an off night or we ordered the wrong things because I'm a big fan...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love BABBO...Walked in to the restaurant to the bounce of Hendrix's 'Are You Experienced?' and left to the drop of 'Paul's Boutique' being pumped throughout the fine establishment. that's just too...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant I can say is hands down the BEST in service I've ever received dining in NY and that's saying a lot. 9pm reservations on a Wednesday night weren't too bad. The area by the bar was much...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We missed this during the last visit and made sure to have secured a reservation exactly a month in advance. Loved how flexible they were when our party from 4 turned to 5. The regular 8 course...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Worth the wait and reservation a month in advance? Housed in a Village townhouse, the mood is warm and welcoming. Did I imagine a fireplace or was there really one? The high ceilings and skylights...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overhyped and Overpriced but big portions. Great pasta, good service. I had the lamb brain, lamb tongue, and lamb chops. The waiter said 'Sorry sir, but we don't have lamb ice cream.' I found that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
NYC #11 (Craving a cute, yet a small, and a suitable dessert place? Must read my next review!)a huge Mario Batali fan would love this place ... Definitely make a ressie @ Babbo when and only you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Batali does what he does best in this legendary Italian restaurant. We got the amazing pasta tasting menu--most people seem to get either the pasta tasting menu or the regular tasting menu. The wine...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We tried to decide which higher end eatery to visit for our short trip to NYC. Babbo was our 2nd choice, but it had an open reservation and we jumped at it.Our reservation was for late in the evening,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Flagship of Mario Batali's shining empire, Babbo offers to its diners an experience that will be spoken of with legendary emphasis. Babbo's decor is designed around a converted brick stone house...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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I've eaten at Babbo maybe six or seven times over the past several years. Its been at best pretty good, but tonight it was just downright terrible. While the food is what it is, tasty and ridiculously...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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Me and my wife ate here on the first night of our honeymoon. It was romantic without being overly stuffy (like Le Bernardin on our final night). Ask for a table upstairs, or else you will be eating with a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Saturday night. Couple days before I accepted a job. I wanted to go celebrate. I told Girlfriend, let's just go. No reservation. Fook it.Got there about 9:45 or 10. The host was a little...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding! I dont even know what I ate, because my friends selected a bunch of things for all of us to share and it was all fantastic. The atmospere was very comfortable and the service...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was [insert profanity of choice here] amazing. My girlfriend is a huge Mario Batali fan and she made the effort to book this place way in advance. The atmosphere isn't unique by any means,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Was here last year and I loved it...my whole party loved it. The atmosphere was warm and cozy...the alternative rock music made it less serious - nice touch. The service was really nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only problem with Babbo is that you can't ask anyone to come with you. I mean, you have to plan a month ahead just to fit your own meal into your budget. And no one in their right mind wants to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Babbo is always an adventure--and the few times I have been there the food and the company are the only things I can concentrate on--everything else seems to disappear. Can you say perfect date spot?...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well-appointed decor framed a near-perfect experience. Both starters set the tone right. Cockles in a tangy sauce hit the spot, while lamb proscuitto and sopressata had just the right punch to awaken...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is ridiculously hard to get a reservation. The line is constantly busy and you usually find yourself re-dialing a ton of times. The staff also asks you to confirm your reservation yourself....
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the place is as good as the other reviews suggest. Traditional Italian redone with modern haute-cuisine touches. So I'll point out the highlights of our meal:I was most impressed by the grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, I too have heard the sad blubbering... "it's too expensive - I can't afford this AND Grandma's hip replacement!" C'mon folks.Bottom line, this place is worth *every* cent. Of course most of us...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really romantic atmosphere. At first, I was reluctant to try the pasta tasting menu ($69 pp) but I was glad I was talked into it. Inventive flavors and meticulously prepared dishes made it worth...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In all fairness, if this was a neighborhood Italian restaurant with better prices, I would likely give this 4 stars but for the hype and the $, I say it's more a 3 1/2. Babbo was the first of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Right out of the gate, Babbo wants you to think that you're going for dinner at a place run by rockstars. Trying to make a reservation is about like trying to call into a live radio show; after 20...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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the foods lost its dazzle. muddled flat flavours which would be forgiveable at half the price . a menu thats starting to feel a little tired....
menupages.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had high hopes and I was pleased beyond my original expectations. I arrived early and had a great glass of wine at the bar and some deliciously spicy garlic sticks. We were seated upstairs which was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply the best dining experience I have ever had. Yeah the bill was stupid, I think over $400 for two, but the sad thing is that I would do it again in a heartbeat. And i'm poor. If you enjoy meat, I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly don't know what the hype is all about. Had to call exactly 30 days out to get a reservation and even on that day I had to call 40 minutes straight before actually leaving the busy signal to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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My friends and I really enjoyed the experience of this place. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for an extraordinary experience. I had the Black Spaghetti with Rock Shrimp I really enjoyed it. I...
menupages.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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Pasta was terrific. I never knew it could taste so good. Server was polished and helpful on specific questions with menu. Main course was good but I ordered something I did not particularily like on a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After a gastro-rrific Thanksgiving weekend, I ended up on Sunday at Babbo with three friends for, what I was told, going to be a fantastic meal. But once again, my expectations were set too high....
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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I had the pleasure of having dinner Babbo for my birthday earlier this year and it was one of the most memorable dining experiences I've ever had. I ordered the 8 course tasting menu with the wine pairings. My...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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I ordered the steamed cockles (good but not all shells were opened), lobster spaghettini (the lobster chunks were almost too big to eat, the pasta was decent) and shared a warm brioche with concord grapes and...
menupages.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, great service, older crowd - great if i was taking my parents - not for a "night on the town"
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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DInner #1, with reservations done by fancy vip friend's personal assistant, was amaaazing. we still could only get an 11pm reservation but no problem. decadent, over the top pastas, good wine, great cozy...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The stars aligned and a friend and I (who does happen to have made friends with the maitre d') walked in and sat down immediately. I feel like the dishes were perhaps trying to be simultaneously a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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Went with a group (of 4 total) of my 20-something friends on a Sat. night for a sort-of birthday celebration. We made reservations for 10:30 about a month in advance like you have to. Overall it was okay. Food...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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I had the worst experience in such a rude restaurant. It was my husband's birthday (11/09/2007); I had attempted to make a reservation one week in advance, but I could not, because it is such a "popular" place...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to Virgin America for a cheap flight from SFO to JFK, I decided to jump on the NYC Marathon 'support team' last minute. My friends who wanted me to come probably thought twice after we all...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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This was our second time at Babbo, and I have to say that I left disappointed. The food was exceptional - we had fresh pappardelle with wild boar, braised beef with Barolo and roasted loin of lamb - but we did...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like most of Batali's restaurants - I frequent Lupa and Po, but I find Babbo to be overrated and overpriced...not to mention incredibly difficult to get a table at.Specifically, here is what I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was really excited to go here and I really wanted to like this place, but sadly I was a little disappointed.Perhaps my expectations were too high, or maybe it was an off night. Who knows?I went for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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Had an excellent meal last night with a couple of friends: spaghetti nero with rock shrimp and some kind of salami, wild striped bass, steak, grilled octopus, sardines, apple crostini for dessert. However the...
menupages.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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We got a last minute reservation last night (Sunday) for 10:45pm and decided to jump on it. I called Sunday at about noon. We arrived at 10 in the hope that it might be a bit quiet on a Sunday night, but there...
menupages.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been meaning to get to my review of Babbo for quite some time. As a result, my memory of the particulars of my meal is a little hazy now. I do remember being blown away by how soft and succulent...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been living on Waverly (1block away from Babbo) for over 7 years and I never been to Babbo until last night. Always walked by and saw chauffeur drivers in their lincolns and benzes waiting for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have voluntarily delayed writing about my experience at the infamous Babbo.In brief, apparently, I should have ordered the Pasta tasting menu, as it most likely represents Batali's forte. Here are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i know, there and a ton of other reviews and all of them good. but still i want to give a brief summary of our experience.i didn't make the reservations so i have no comment on that part, david's mom...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've read nothing but good reviews about this place, and i have to agree with most of them. But i won't talk too much about the food because that's been done to death below, and most reviews are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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Heard & read excellent reviews for this restaurant. Booked 1 mo in advance thinking it is going to be exceptionally better than other restaurants if it had this kind of wait; but was utterly disappointed when...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
105 reviews and counting for Babbo... I guess it's not THAT hard to get a reservation there! After a few weeks of anticipation, the moment had finally come... dinner at Babbo (a late dinner... 10pm...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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This was my first time at any of Mario's restaurants, and I thought it was great. The "one month to the numerical date" reservation bit is annoying, but manageable. We were seated promptly when we arrived for...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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My last two visits to Babbo have been a bit disappointing compared to meals...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Babbo is undoubtedly the best Italian restaurant in New York. Yes, it is hard to get reservations - however it is not hard to get a table if you walk-in at 9PM on a Tuesday or Wednesday. Yes, they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No question one of the best restaurants in NYC, or anywhere else for that matter. I have been there three times over the last three years and each visit was unforgettable. The first time I ate there...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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All I have to day is get the PORK CHOP! it is reduced in a balsamic vinagrette and tastes absolutely delicious! I love this restaurant. Cons: impossible to get a reservation.
menupages.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not going to review Babbo, just gloat that I went... suckas!!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What's to really say or add that hasn't already been said? This is simply the best restaurant I've ever been to. While the price is pretty steep in all honesty it's worth it. I go a few times a year...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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Went to Babbo on Fri night with my girlfriend and another couple. Had 10:30 reservations and we were seated right away. I must say the atmosphere is nice & fun and the service is great, but when it came to the...
menupages.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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The night after our wedding, we got to finally go to Babbo after wanting to eat there for over a year...we kept saying we'd go, then try to get a reservation for that week but we couldn't because they were...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think plenty has been said in the 101 reviews here. So I just want to say this was some of the best food I have ever had. Yum.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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After reading some rather harsh reviews about this restaurant, my Mom and I almost cancelled our reservation in fear of disappointment. But we decided to be courageous, and we were so glad! The ambiance was...
menupages.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
me 3 friends Seated immediately for an 8:15 thursday reservation (got that from a friend of a friend connection) Pasta tasting menu wine pairings Added the beef cheek ravioli (good call!) Had a few...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I count the tasting menu I did here a couple of years ago the best meal in my life. Ever since then, I had been anxiously waiting for Batali to open a place in L.A. It was wonderful meal (see...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Babbo was a long-awaited experience in which we all enjoyed! First getting thru the reservation line an exact MONTH before you want to dine ala Batali ... Frustration much? By some freak of nature,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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I finally ate at Babbo for the first time last night after 8 years living in New York City. My friend and I participated in the traditional tasting with the wine pairing. It was a wonderful culinary...
menupages.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant I have to say is so well known because it's associated with Mario Batali. I watch him cook on Tv all the time and loved how his food looks and style of cooking (not too fancy). At my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I were to die tomorrow hungry with a growling stomach, the truly memorable meals that would flash through my mind would be:1) Sushi breakfast on Thanksgiving Day at Tsukiji Fish Market in Japan.2)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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What can I say? It's perfection! Every trip is a treat worth waiting for. I must have recommended this restaurant to at least 400 people! Hmm...maybe that's why the wait is SOOOOO LONG! But not to experience...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pure perfection. The wait staff, the FOOD the FOOD the FOOD, everything is just amazing. After just coming back from Italy, I thought I wouldn't be able to find as good Italian food here...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Babbo is my favorite Italian restaurant in the city. Their attentive staff, romantic ambience, and excellent food can't be beat. When I get bold and feel like spending most of my paycheck on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So here I am visiting NYC once again. I brought my mom with me this time. And my husband had the idea for us to go to Babbo. I told him I couldn't go without him, but he insisted. So I got up in time...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live just blocks away from Babbo. My husband and I eat there frequently. Reservations? Fugeddabbouditt. It's true that without them, you have to wait, but you can almost ALWAYS get seats at the bar,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When my brother told me that we were going to Babbo for dinner over my family's holiday visit to NYC, it meant nothing to me. "Babbo? What kind of silly establishment is this?" I thought, naively...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took a some friends from Bermuda to dine here on a Thursday night and had one of the most incredible edible experiences of my life. Grilled octopus, duck confit, northern Italian wine...and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Start booking one month in advance (to the day). Make sure you have time to sit and press redial for at least 20 minutes before getting through. Request a table upstairs, personally it is a little...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am thrilled to say that after months of trying (since March!), we secured a reservation and had a fabulous dinner a Babbo. To all those trying for a reservation: keep trying, it's worth it; call one...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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My friend Lori took me to Babbo in June after a serious hospital stay since I was interested in going for more than a year. We were seated up stairs immediately even though we were 90 mins. early for our...
menupages.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Note -- this review is currently a work in progress-------------------------------------------------- ----------------The Tower Of Hanoi problem: The objective of the game is to transfer the entire...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like Mario Batali. He kinda reminds me of a fat Ronald McDonald with the blazing orange hair and jovial grin. I watch Iron Chef America from time to time. It's mildly amusing to watch the fat guy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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I went to Babbo this past weekend expecting a lot. I haven't been to any of Mario's restaurants and was really looking forward to eating a fine meal. Upon arrival, I only had to wait a couple of minutes to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went there in mid-March 2007, it is a surprise dinner for my friend. The food is fabulous, especially for people who can be adventurous in dining. We had tripe as appetizer, I've never had tripe in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best pasta I've ever had. Ever. True, the secondi's were a little disappointing after the pasta, but that's not to say that they weren't good, or even great; they just didn't achieve the level of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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We had a lovely meal at Babbo. Reservations were made one month in advance. We were able to change the number in our party (from 2 to 4) without difficulty by calling back the same day. We arrived 10min early...
menupages.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE:I was here again and what more can I say but DELICIOUSO!!!! My meal was perfect, pasta scrumptious, lamb tongue was incredible, oh and that Beef Cheek ravioli is pure heaven. Please you must...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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Overall, babbo was an excellent restaurant that I would love to return to, if only reservations werent so hard! A party of 6 of us went to dinner and was seated about 15 minutes later than our reservation...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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I have to admit, I was a little skeptical about Babbo after several years (yes, years!) of never being able to get a reservation -- after all, how could any restaurant live up to much that hype? However, I...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We decided to go with the traditional tasting menu ($75), even though we wanted to do one traditional tasting menu and one pasta tasting menu (they require full participation from the table, so we had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely not a restaurant for a picky eater or someone afraid of weird food. Probably more for people who actually know a lot about food. With that said, what I actually *did* eat here was REALLY...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"it's (they're) G-R-R-EAT!!!" as tony the tiger would say.babbo truly lived up to all my expectations; from impeccable waiter service, to a great sommelier, to fantastic food; babbo is truly worth a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tutto Bene! Mario Batali has created a real gem. Although my companion thought the food was too weird (I had the Beef Cheek Ravioli) it was right up my alley. Although the dining room was a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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We came here for our anniversary on July 4th based on a great Zagat review. We didn't have reservations, but they accepted us as walk-ins. We were seated immediately next to a crowded bar with loud music. A...
menupages.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My big birthday dinner was spent at Babbo. I was really excited seeing some of the dirty internal (delicacies) items on the menu. I think I ordered all of them:Lamb's tongueLamb's brain ravioliPig's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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I was really excited about experiencing the best Italian in nyc however I just dont think Babbo is that place. Reservations are hard so I went alone I sat at the bar. I felt about the same as sitting at my...
menupages.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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I heard that this was the pinnacle of Italian food in New York. So i gave Babbo a try with a fellow foodie. I made reservation about a month ahead and promised that i would get a table. Upon arrival and 10...
menupages.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Admittedly I was drawn to the restaurant by all the Iron Chef America that I watch, but very objectively, I thought Babbo was great. I have also been to Mesa Grill (Bobby Flay), which was just OK and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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i adore this restaurant. yes, i had to wait in line for 45 min (outside with no benches) to dine in this place but it was worth every minute. first of all, our hostess was very attentive and promptly seated us...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had my reservations.....I'm so over the food network celebrity chefs that I want to scream. The majority of them are total posers and their recipes a complete waste of time. But, I was given a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the loveliest meals I've ever had. I went with a party of 3, and it was just perfection. We each got our own thing, but shared bits and pieces. It was fine dining, but felt less...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Please do not worry about anyone who complains about "gross items" on this menu. This is real, peasant Italian food and you shouldn't be afraid of it. I went and had the chef's choice . . .some...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I visited Babbo with 4 other people on a Wednesday night. We called the requisite one month to the day at 10am EST (that's 7am for us west-coasters) to secure our 6:15pm reservation, but although we...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We decided on Babbo as our "big" restaurant for our family trip to NYC, since the child is rather unadventurous about food and I figured pan-Italian would provide lots of options. Happily that proved...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay...I had been bombarded from all sides by my foodie friends about how great Babbo is. Even my friends that had relocated here from NYC couldn't stop comparing SF restaurants to the almighty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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My wife and I had our anniversary dinner here last Saturday. It was our first time dining at Babbo, and I was a bit anxious reading some of the reviews about lengthy waits and other complaints. We were seated...
menupages.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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The 4 of us had such high hopes for Babbo but the experience turned into a dissaster. It all started out right with a nice bottle of Champagne but as the food came it all changed. First course we decided on 2...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the best meal I've had in my life. Everything came off perfectly. Seated immediately, service was fast and helpful and the food was orgasmically excellent.Though it's a "fancy" restaurant,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since I was unable to get reservations at Babbo over at Waverly Place (trust me, I tried daily for a month), my friend and I had to hustle to the restaurant before opening time (5pm) to secure one of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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A week ago my in-laws came into town and took us to Babbo. I'd been there only once before and had a great experience with the food and service. It was outstanding. But this time was a total flop. Our waiter...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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My friend and I have been planning and saving for a trip to NYC for many months. In the 5 day span of our visit, we made it our mission to eat only at places that are known for doing what they do better than...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We spent 3 hrs on the Traditional Tasting menu (with wine pairing...wow 8 glasses gets you drunk) and it was fantastic. Our waitress was AMAZING....AMAZING! I think we tipped her like 30%. She...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is every meal I've ever had, and then there is the meal I ate at Babbo. I've been to a few high price/high class restaurants in my day, they've all been good, but not remarkable. The food here...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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Visiting from S.F., we followed up an evening at Per Se with an evening at Babbo. We were not let down - the food was fantastic and the portions were huge. We were able to be seated upstairs within 10 minutes...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here at following disembarkation from a gluttonous week of cruising the Caribbean. You'd think we'd be sick of food...but we could make room for this anytime, anywhere.We had the cockles, in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty: Black Spaghetti and Grilled QuailBland: Wild Striped Bass and Fennel Dusted Sweetbreads, rather plain even with the sauceI was pleasantly surprised when they told me there is no formal dress...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mario is annoying on TV, but this restaurant is definitely a showcase. The food was wonderful and the wine was better. The sommelier was very helpful and gave perfect suggestions for our meals. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In the world of celebrity chefs, Mario Batali is not one of my favorites, but I always respected his culinary skills and appreciated the joy he gets bringing "real" Italian food to the masses. We...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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I have only been to Babbo a couple of times but always look forward to returning. It is simply amazing, the BBQ'd octopus may be my favorite dish in all of New York, they never make a fuss about splitting up...
menupages.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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My fiance and I have been to Babbo three times and all three times w/o reservations. Twice we sat in the main dining area b/c they had either cancellations or an opening and once in the front area reserved for...
menupages.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you don't eat meat, don't go here! Music is loud, wine is delicious and the details are vague. Definitely an experience
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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All about the tourists who think they are getting a NYC dining experience and just being taken for a ride. So medicore and living on an old name.I was ashamed to bring my girlfriend here for our...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart Mario Batali. He can do no wrong in my eyes. That said, I still feel like I can tell whether a meal is good or not and my meal at Babbo was probably one of the best ones I've ever had...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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Babbo was a favorite until they got too trendy and stopped caring about customers. Now you must eat the food the chefs way (raw, even for pork or squab) or be forced to choose something else (really, they...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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just ate there last night for my husbands birthday. Reservation honored after app 10 min wait. Very exciting menu the octopus was the very best i have ever had. The babbo salumi really just ok. We then both...
menupages.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Make no mistake about it, Babbo was absolutely superb. That said, It wasn't even close to the best fine dining experience I've ever had. The chickpea bruschetta they start out with is a bit bombastic...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a terrific meal here. Despite the hype, I really liked it. I especially liked its heartriness (the wild boar ragu, for example). Good place solo to jump in right at opening time and sit at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure I can add much more to what has already been said about this place. The service is great, the food is excellent, and it's ridiculously hard to get a reservation at a prime time. Due to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A little bit of planning and a bit of luck allowed us to get seats.... at the bar, mind you.. at 5:30pm. Do NY'ers eat dinner actually at this time? Apparently, judging by the packed restaurant,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
babbo is or i should say was a very fine restaqurant,however my recent trips to the "impossible" place to get into have left me blah....seems to be the same food,same snobby staff, same small roomless...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thankfully, worth the effort it took to score a prime reservation.HOW TO BOOK A TABLE AT BABBO:1) PLAN AHEAD Call at 10:00am on the calendar day a month ahead of when you want to eat. (yes, I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mario's place...It's always fun when you walk in and spot the owner over by the cash register. It's a reminder that he cares a lot about his "baby." You can tell by the food that's served ---...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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I did the standard 30-day advance reservation by calling multiple times for 3 days to get past the busy signal, which was very annoying. This was for my wife's bday, it was our 1st time there and we heard good...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is my favorite italian restaurant in the city. try the vintage babbo tasting nights, especially if you don't have to pay for it.sit down, get a nice barolo, or maybe try a brunello you haven't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
