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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
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I would say this place is very overrated. I found it average at best. I would actually say below average. I've been in much better restaurants in NYC that don't require a reservation one month in advance.. The...
menupages.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Babbo has a reputation as being one of the most difficult reservations to get in New York, but if my experience here was any indicator it's well worth it.Myself and two others had dinner here this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had an uber late reservation, but it was the best my friend could find, for my Birthday dinner. We decided to check in earlier to see if there was an opening, and to our delight, we got served...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would give Babbo a million stars if I could. I generally think that places where you "can't get a reservation" and have to call exactly one month in advance are ridiculous and need to get over...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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Okay, let's face it. Babbo is not the phenomenon it was when it first opened nine years ago. There is nothing to go with the decent bread (or else our waiter forgot); the ravioli are just the tiniest bit tough...
menupages.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First, let me proclaim to have no idea what damage the ticket at the end of the meal did to someone's wallet. And then let me muse that that fact probably made my enjoyment of the meal that much more...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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Went for the traditional tasting menu last night. My experience there differed from other reviewers, so I'll opine. Reservations were taken care of. We arrived appx. 10 minutes after our reservation. We waited...
menupages.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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I went here with my dad. It was Valentine's Day, but they managed to get us a table. Food was great - especially the pasta appetizer we had. It's not fresh in my mind so I don't have any details, but the food...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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I was so sad to have had this experience at this highly rated restaurant. Perhaps it was just that specific night, but everything you don?t want to see happen at a restaurant did. It was chaos, our sommelier...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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it's my absolute favorite. I don't know what else to say ...I love it! Go for the pasta tasting if you are up for it.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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loved loved loved..it is all that and then some. .besides making a reservation one month to the day it was a fantastic dining experience. .wine was awesome,service brilliant..
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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My husband and I had a reservation at 11pm but wanted to have dinner earlier so we tried to get one of the 6 tables that are available on a first come first served basis at 5pm. We arrived at 4:50 and there...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here a few years ago and had a modified tasting menu for dinner. I have to say this was one of the best meals I have ever had. My personal taste favors Italian over French foods and so it was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was very much looking forward to eating at Babbo, however, my experience did not live up to the hype. I got the pasta tasting meal which consisted of the Black Tagliatelle w/ Parsnips and Pancetta...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could give 0 stars, but I suppose one star can do.I was thinking of eating at Babbo's for Valentine's with my wife, but apparently I made a horrible mistake in restaurant etiquette by calling...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Babbo was our first stop on a whirlwind culinary tour of New York, my Christmas present to the secret agent who had longed to visit the city and its gastronomic wonders. We got the trip off to a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the 2nd time I have been to Babbo's. I think this is the place that got Batali started on this road to success. The restaurant's location is beautiful. If you end up sitting upstairs, there is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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While the menu was interesting, it should not be this difficult to get a reservation at a restaurant. And eating at the bar is equivalent to eating dinner on a crowded subway. While the old building is...
menupages.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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My dad came to town on business and I usually frequent the same old neighborhood places. We decided we wanted some amazing italian and had never been to Babbo but heard great things. The second we walked in my...
menupages.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I saw Jesus in my plate of beef cheek ravioli! Actually, I'm not even joking. Babbo is high mass for your taste buds. While their secondi are all delicious, the pastas are quite possibly the best I've...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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This is truly the best Italian in all of New York City if not the world over!! I recommend the pappardelle.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Normally I don't like to spend money on Italian food- I figure that one can always make/duplicate good pasta dishes if willing to use (and admit to) the correct ingredients that make really good pasta...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!Wow.....seriously disappointed! I have had drinks at Babbo before and friends that raved about the food when Mario was really at the helm.Then my mother got me the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've read the hype and wanted to experience it for myself. I don't know what restaurant reservations Gods were smiling on us but we were able to secure a reservation same day. I love the atmosphere,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the finest meals I've ever had; this place lives up to the hype. Getting a reservation is damn near impossible; exactly 30 days in advance of when you want to go, at exactly 10 AM, keep...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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My wife and i have been to many high class restaurants in Manhattan such as Alan Ducasse, Aquavit., Aureoule , Cru, Bolo etc. Babbo is my top 2. We walked in with very high expectations and our expectations...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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After a great first experience 3 years ago, I went back to Babbo two weeks ago and sat at the bar. While the bartender was great, I was disappointed and grossed out at having eaten what I later found out was...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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It does not get much better, then eating at the bar at Babbo. Just had another great meal at the bar, and met so many nice people. The food was outstanding, the service, with Amanda, and LR was great, you...
menupages.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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Had dinner at Babbo twice and loved it. Food and atmosphere were great, however the person I spoke to on the phone was very impolite. Customer sevice like that does let other people to experience such a great...
menupages.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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After a great first experience 3 years ago, I went back to Babbo two weeks ago and sat at the bar. While the bartender was great, I was disappointed and grossed out at having eaten what I later found out was...
menupages.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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My Husband and I just returned from NYC we had the pleasure of dining at Babbo, it was perfect from start to finish. We loved the atmosphere, the service and the food was just outstanding. We are both Chef's...
menupages.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome - best meal and service I've had in the city. Priced within reason as well... as long as you are willing to spend a few.This review is long, so here is a summary for those of you who like it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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My wife and I made our weekly visit to Babbo last night for our sunday dinner, and it could not have been better. After a quick drink while we waited for our seats at the bar, again the best place to eat. It...
menupages.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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Absolutely fabulous! I've been to Babbo on three different occassions and it has never failed to thrill. The food is great and the atmosphere is ...
gusto.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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The best and most imaginative Italian restaurant in New York. Wonderful food, a vast and exceptionally priced wine list (100% Italian wines) and understated, superb service. Don't miss the octopus, the...
menupages.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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Time after time, friends of mine have raved about Babbo, claiming it to be their favorite restaurant EVER. Being a pasta lover, I went w/ the pasta tasting and wine pairings. The wine pairings were AMAZING, we...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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Babbo is truly amazing. I have been here twice and it just keeps getting better and better. I don't really eat different food so I stick to the normal pastas and meats but they are just delicious. You wouldn't...
menupages.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not usually a huge fan of italian food, but this place certainly proved my tastebuds wrong. The traditional tasting menu came with 4 entrees, a cheese dish, and 3 desserts. The portions were a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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What a treat! Atmosphere, food, and Mario's company. He made a visit to our table for our daughters birthday-he's the best. Wine list outstanding. If you can get a reservation-GO!
menupages.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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Sometimes it's hard to plan your life a month in advance, which you seem to need to do to secure a table at Babbo. However, I found that if you arrive just as the restaurant opens on a Sunday afternoon at...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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i love this place! first off, the service. we were late 10 minutes but they did not give us a hard time (especially considering that reservation availability is very, very hard to come by -- must reserve 1...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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This is the 2nd Mario Batali restaurant I've been to and I had very high expectations - and I was not disappointed. Again the service and the atmosphere was warm and cozy. The star, however, was the food. Our...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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Tonight, with my wife, Mario was there, a Surprise! Food great, service great, what more could you ask for? A lively bar crowd, eat at the bar. The best place to eat. Hey it is Babbo, if you know what I mean....
menupages.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Squisito e molto confortevole
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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The best food and service in the city. Babbo is what a restaurant should be: imaginative, delicious, and consistent. The plating of all the dishes will make your mouth water with anticipation and you won't be...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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A fantastic restaurant... from when my bf and I walked into the restaurant we were greeted by great service. Our waiter was awesome and made perfect selections and the floor manager was very attentive. The...
menupages.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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There's not much to be said about this place that hasn't already been said. The food, of course, is amazing. Unlike other Italian restaurants where you're not quite sure why you're paying $15-$20 for a pasta...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, one of the best meals I've ever had!!! I was in NYC for a brief vacation, but knew I had to dine here. Started dialing for a reservation a month in advance at 7am pacific time. After about...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
what are you waiting for? you read the review, and since i had that 165 dinner for two including two apetizers, two pastas, one secondo and one dessert, WITH a bottle of red wine...im still in a babbo...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You don't have to be a huge meat eater to enjoy Babbo, but it helps. Mario likes his chops, shanks and loins. Although there were only a couple vegetarian options on the menu, they were fabulous:...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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Huge fan of the Batali empire in general. Last visit the food was slightly disappointing though. I have eaten at Babbo maybe 50 times over the past 8 years, but last visit left something to be desired. We had...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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My husband and I celebrated our 10th anniversary here -what a treat! At first I was disapointed that althought I called a month prior and at the right time of day (after hitting redial a few times), I still...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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Like many others, I was also very disappointed that the restaurant would not honor a gift certificate after its expiration date. I tried more than a dozen times to get a reservation during the life of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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I have eaten at Babbo several times and enjoyed my experience there everytime. It was for this reason I was especially disappointed at the restaurant manager's decision to not honor an expired $200 gift...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! For a well established restaurant with a constant reservation list and anxious foodies barking down the door, they don't let their reputation go unearned.The atmoshere is elegant without being...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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I've seen many bad reviews about Babbo here and I just don't get. After reading some of the horror stories, was a bit apprehensive. Made reservation for 6 for my 30th b-day exactly one month...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2006
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I was turning 40 & wanted to go all out. I followed the rules & made my reservation one month prior @ 10am finally got thru after half an hour & was very excited. Me & my dinner companion arrived on time but...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2006
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Tried for a walk in and was told they could accomodate with a (very much acceptable, mind you) wait of 1 hour 30 minutes. Returned 45 minutes later to an amateur hostess letting us know that they had called...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is really good, and the wine list is fantastic. But the place is so loud as to be deafening. I understand the vibe that he's going for, but it was just too loud and chaotic. Still has its...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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I recently went to Babbo with a party of 8 and had the most amazing meal of my life. I love all foods and go to a nice restaurant about once a week, but nothing compared to the quality of food at Babbo. The...
menupages.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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I was super excited to come here and picked Babbo out of the many NY restaurants. We couldn't try the tasting menu b/c we were both way too full from lunch and had a small appetite, which was very...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2006
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1. Some simple logic. When a place is in high demand...guess what? You're not just going to be able to walk in there and be seated right away. And so what if you have to reserve one month in advance? You...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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Visited Babbo to celebrate a birthday on the fly; first time w/out a reservation. Walked in around 6:45pm and waited about 10 mins for a table in the bar area (Although the walk-in tables are in a high traffic...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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When you think about Italian cuisine the first thing that comes to mind for many is pasta. And, while the pasta here is very good, the meats are the real winner. My wife had the lamb chops and I had the pork...
menupages.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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We were lucky enough to get in on the fourth of July due to a cancellation. Whoever couldnt make it there that day... thank you thank you thank you! Our entire table went with the traditional tasting menu with...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2006
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We had so looked forward to our visit to Babbo in NYC! And it was so disappointing! It was to be a highlight and we're foodies -- watch the Food Channel, have bought the cookbooks, love to cook! We had 9:30...
menupages.com - user review - 07/22/2006
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The service was very polite and accomodating at Babbo. However, the food and the atmosphere were lacking. Perhaps it is because my guest and I arrived at around 10pm, rather on the late side. Still, I do not...
menupages.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never thought I would make a dinner reservation for 10:45 PM, but that was the only time available at Babbo. I might have had a different reaction had I gotten through on the first try. They...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Occasion: Birthday DinnerFood: innovative italian. my friends and i shared all dishes (asian style!), so we tried lamb tongue, goat cheese, asparagus and foie gras as appetizers. i highly recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2006
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I cannot understand the "frustration" with not being able to get a reservation. When you call, they ask you to make a reservation one month in advance...do that! I did and I was treated like royalty. They...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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Our Picks for Two: ANTIPASTA: Steamed Cockles with Red Chiles. This probably wasn't the best start to our meal. It was just average, something you would find at your typical Italian fare. PRIMI: - Goose Liver...
menupages.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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My issues with Babbo: (1) You must make a dinner reservation one month in advance (for a Thursday dinner, nonetheless) (2) The host/hostess were curt and rude (3) There is no room to wait at the bar (limited...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not going to go into the gory details -- there's enough of that here already -- but suffice to say that the service was great, the food was very good (although I have to disagree with Mr. Bruni --...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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Did the eight course pasta tasting menu - 5 pastas / 3 desserts. Food was wonderful. Service was exceptional as well. Sommelier was extremely helpful and showed no arrogance at all (although he looked like he...
menupages.com - user review - 07/02/2006
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My friend took me here for a birthday dinner. We decided to give going there a shot the night before, so we did not have a reservation. We walked in around 6 and passed the tables for "walk ins" across from...
menupages.com - user review - 06/11/2006
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We were at Babbo last night and I have to say we were shocked at the rudeness of the front desk peoplean older gentleman with reading glasses and a woman who looked very unhappy. We could not get a...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2006
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This was, by far, the most amazing restaurant experience. I have been to countless amazing restaurants - c'mon we're new yorkers, but this place was impeccable. The pasta, meats, and deserts were nothing short...
menupages.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance (then boyfriend) took me here on my first visit to NY. It was one of his favorite restaurants. I was highly, HIGHLY skeptical b/c it sounded like something that would be all about hype...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2006
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Went there for my birthday and was completely blown away. The food was flawless, atmosphere hip and relaxing, the staff were terrific. I can't wait to go back! I've been to quite a few hot restaurants this...
menupages.com - user review - 05/05/2006
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Good food in the past - however, we ate here last night and it was AWFUL - the 'special' soft shell crabs were so salty they actually tasted like bad dry chinese with too much MSG - the black pasta was...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I did not enjoyed my dinner here because of molto culinary glitches. Glitch #1: When I first sat down at the table, I had the impression I arrived just after the place was painted because I kept...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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Booked a 10:30pm Sat. nite seating for two a month in advance. Entered restaurant at 10:30pm and had to wait ten minutes before seating. There is NO waiting area - waiters, diners,and staff all converge in a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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Don't question yourself why I have been so ruff on this ! Was very disappointing and that's all I have to say. Warm dishes came out cold,very expensive and not too much excitement to talk about it. And I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2006
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I went here for my birthday in July and have been dreaming of the pumpkin luna ever since. Their assortment of sorbets is adorable and tastes like it was made seconds ago.
menupages.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand how other reviewers spent the amount of money they say they did. We have eaten here several times and our bill has never been anywhere near what they claim. The food is outstanding,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is EXCEPTIONAL. The apps, pastas, dessert, service, atmosphere is truly one of the top. However, it is HIGHLY ANNOYING that reservations are impossible to get. I went on a Thursday at 5:30pm...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten here 3 times and I do reccomend it... as long as you aren't paying. I don't want to be "that guy," and say I was down with Mario before he got huge... but frankly I was. I have a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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Just went there for dinner on Friday night, after my boyfriend spent several weeks trying to track down a Friday res. The $350 dinner for two was very disappointing. Although the service was top notch, all of...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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Never thought I would fall that much for an "in-place". I went there because my girlfriend got us a reservation. Had modest expectations, assuming the hype around the food was over-blown and it would be a...
menupages.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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My friends and I showed up just minutes after 5 on a weeknight. We had showtimes just up the road at the comedy cellar to see little jimmy norton. Thought we might have to eat in the bar area but since we're...
menupages.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Actually a welcomed surprise. I did not expect to enjoy it as much as I did. I knew it would be good, but not "dream about it/wish I lived in NY good." What I loved most was the fearless, bold but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The service was great. Our waiter probably could have smiled more but overall, the wine guy and the bussers were friendly enough to cover for him. :)5 of us ordered 5 appetizers and 4 entrees. That...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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Totally agree with Jochen, this is one of the best restaurants in its class in New York. Great food, top service. Just happy to be back again. Try it!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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Babbo is definitely one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. The food is excellent, the wine selection from great value for money to unaffordable and the service is an experience. plus the rock music in...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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I had dinner at Babbo last Saturday. The food was amazing and the waiters very attentive and approachable, just really nice. I also liked the atmosphere very much. We were seated on the 2nd floor and it was...
menupages.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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My parents came into the City for their anniversary, so I thought taking them to Babbo would be a good idea. Alas, it was not. The food fell far below our expectations, and the menu was rather limited. If you...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2006
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Went there last night, a month in the making. They state that the largest party they will take is 6; that's fine. I reserved a table for 6 a month in advance. I triple confirmed the reservation. When we were...
menupages.com - user review - 03/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here at 3:30 on a Sunday and waited for them to open at 4 since we didn't want to wait 14 years for a table. The service was very excellent and the restaurant decor is absolutely beautiful....
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious food. We went there without reservation. As you may imagine, we were treated as if we were coming from another planet (starting with the hostess and then by the other guests who heard such a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2006
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The high expectations were met with some inventive and beautiful cuisine. We were seated within minutes of our reservation and the staff was very considerate and attentive. The gamberoni special was delicious...
menupages.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this was everything it was hyped up to be! buzzing with energy and excellent in every way i could imagine. great wines, fantastic pasta.
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2006
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Obviously the buildup is enourmous, but Babbo met my high expectations. It wasn't overly pretentious, which is very important for an expensive restaurant to succeed at welcoming people. Everyone I went with...
menupages.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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We were very excited about getting reservations on a Saturday night, although we waited a month for the time to come. Needless to say it was going to be a special occasion. But to our surprise the people...
menupages.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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I've been living in NYC for 4 years, and I dine out at least 3-4 times a week. I'm a natural foodie. If you're a true New Yorker, and expect the best in all categories, then Babbo is your place. It is by far...
menupages.com - user review - 02/09/2006
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First off, good luck getting through on the phone for a reservation. Then when you get there, the food is ok but nothing special. I've had much better service at many other restaurants in Manhattan and did not...
menupages.com - user review - 02/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious Italian! The ambiance is great - the staff, knowledgable, and the food, tasty. Don't get the tasting menus - unlike most nice restaurants that feature their best dishes on their tasting...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I had to pick my favorite restaurant in NYC, this would be in the top three. Mario Batali's crown jewel is a cant miss. The place is perfect in size, quaint but not too small and the vibe is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2006
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During one of our many visits to NYC we decided to do Babbo. The food was great and the service was just as good. But I must say the selection of music in the background (or should I say the foreground) is way...
menupages.com - user review - 01/24/2006
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I went to Babbo with my boyfriend, expecting exquisite food with exemplary service, and received the complete opposite in return. I managed to get the last reservation at 11:15pm during the week, and, upon...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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The pastas are the way to go. The Garganelli (sp?) is by far one of the best things I've ever tasted. While I'm sure it's romantic, go with a group. There's too many good things to try to limit yourself to two...
menupages.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't have any problems with going to a restaurant with a celebrity chef. In fact, I quite enjoy checking these places out, if only to find out if their status is well-deserved or not. Well, after...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This for the adventurous diner/foodie only.I did not enjoy my meal, but I also don't like meat that looks like it did when it was alive. Call me crazy, but I will save my money next time.
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i used to live a block away from babbo and would always see mario batali outside smoking cigarettes and ashing on the steps of the house across the street. at the time i did not know him as mario...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Save your funds if you don't have these bucks to give away. Better can be had on a weekend cheapy to Italy in real time. That said, Mario's blown my socks off by reminding me the way true Italians...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Um. I think everyone who knows me knows that I'm cheap and broke most of the time...so I usually don't go to a ridiculously expensive restaurant...unless someone else is treating. And that's how I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. I didnt know that this was how real pasta is suppose to taste. We ordered the $75 Pasta tasting menu, which was the best pasta I have ever had. All "Italian" cruisine chefs should learn from...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2005
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Wow. I didnt know that this was how real pasta is suppose to taste. We ordered the $75 Pasta tasting menu, which was the best pasta I have ever had. All "Italian" cruisine chefs should learn from Babbo! The...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2005
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Upon getting reservations to Babbo, I was extremely excited. I couldn't wait to try the food. But when I got to the restaurant I didn't understand what all the hype was about. Yes the food was good and yes the...
menupages.com - user review - 11/15/2005
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As long as it's a special occassion..GO. The food was wonderful. Pigs feet, pasta, veal all excellent. Service was a bit off unless you were a regular i think. Table next to mine ordered a lot of wine and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2005
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(Edit: My original review is below. I just reduced it from 5 stars to 4 stars because I found out that most of their meat dishes contain ingredients which are not listed. Thus if you cannot eat certain foods,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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I had been planning on going to Babbo for years now and finally made it last night. What a disappointment. Although a lovely town house setting and excellent service, you just can't eat the flowers and the...
menupages.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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I took my fiancee to Babbo to propose to her, and the everything could not have ben more perfect. The ambience is amazingly beautiful, the enire restaurant was filled with cherry blossoms. The waiters were...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2005
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Babbo is one of those rare restaurants that manages to feel both like the treat of a lifetime and like a family dinner at your favorite uncle's house. The food is unapologetically extravagant, but also...
menupages.com - user review - 10/07/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Open since 1998, this continues to be one of the top draws in town. In preparing his ever-changing menu, celebrity chef Mario Batali utilizes ingredients traditionally used by Italian peasants, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2005
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After waiting a month to get a reservation at this place, we were looking forward to enjoying this place. Babbo has gotten rave reviews forever, so we expected nothing less than wonderful. Our experie...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/28/2005
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Babbo is the best restaurant Ive ever eaten at. Ive had the pleasure of dining there about a dozen times over the past two years. I find the food brilliant, bold, playful and many times sublime. The branzino...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2005
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As a huge Mario fan (Molto Mario is sheer Food Network brilliance), you can imagine my excitement once my necessary one-month-prior reservation was secured.The experience was worth the wait, as was...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/20/2005
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This is the best Italian Restaurant there is ! , Amazing gourmet food , wine and WOW.. the desserts are amazing.. Make sure you get reservations a month ahead. You can beat it when they wash out your wine...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2005
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I was a little worried after reading some of the reviews, but my wife, friends, and myself must have gone at the right time. We went after the theatre for an 11:00 PM reservation. The dinner and service were...
menupages.com - user review - 09/12/2005
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My brother has been nagging me for 3 months now... finally we go to Babbo with some friends and order 4 small appetizers, 2 pastas, 4 main course, and dessert. The only thing i liked was the dessert. i thought...
menupages.com - user review - 09/05/2005
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I did not have a pleasant experience at Babbo. Firstly, our waiter was rude and conceited. The music really did not fit the atmosphere. Although the Rolling Stones are a great band, it seemed odd to listen to...
menupages.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I so did not want to jump on the celebrity chef bandwagon, but we were meeting a dear friend and this was the agreed upon destination. The restaurant had a casual elegance to it and felt warm, so I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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This remains one of the great restaurants of NYC but the calibre of the clientele falls daily. The man at the table next to us asked his date if she had ever had an "artichok-ee". When she asked what it was,...
menupages.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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We dined at Babbo May 13th, around 9pm. Our waiter was pretentious and snobby. When my husband questioned him about some items on the salad menu, he quipped "Sir, if you're looking for a green salad you won't...
menupages.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eating at Babbo is otherworldly! On our first visit 4 years ago, we made the same-day reservation in person, and Mario was there to sign our cookbook. I salivated in the hotel room looking over his...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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Have wanted to eat here for several years, based on the food's reputation. Babbo did not disappoint. All four diners shared 4 different appetizers and pastas. Items as diverse as the sweetbreads, tripe, beef...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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Babbo has good food. Their ravioli, esp the goose liver sauce is to die for. But my overall experience there was not pleasant. The NY Times gives Babbo 3 stars raving about their food and service. But I would...
menupages.com - user review - 08/02/2005
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My wife and i had been tryin to secure a reservation at babbos for a couple of years until this tip to NYC when we successfuly made a 9pm reservation. We were seated and promptly and the wait staff was...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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If you truly are a lover of good food, BABBO is the restaurant for you. Have been there at least 70 times & still get the same pleasant feeling!
menupages.com - user review - 07/16/2005
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I chose Babbo as my birthday dinner restaurant. What a mistake. Perhaps my expectations were too high after constantly hearing fabulous reviews as well as being a fan of Mario and Joe. The decor was lovely....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thin crispy crust pizza's rock. Case Closed. A place to try anchovies. I never knew I just never had the right kind of anchovie till trying them here, they are very good.
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2005
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I went to Babbo to have dinner with friends and had the best food I could dream of. Not to be missed: grilled octopuss and steak. The most delicious and cooked to perfection steak I have had in my life....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to a food/wine tasting with Piedmont wines - awesome. Very pricey. But, it was a dining experience with the sommelier explaining every wine and why it was paired with the various courses. They...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2005
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My girlfriend had taken me here for my birthday after waiting one month to get a reservation. Upon arriving, our hostess had checked our coats and seated us promptly. We were seated upstairs, and our waiter...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2005
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Went with my father without a reservation, and the maitre d' was very nice and sat us within 15 minutes of our arrival - we had been told that the wait would be an hour (this may be unusual). The service was...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2005
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Just did not do it for me. I thought I would love this . Very dissapointed
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2005
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We had dinner there (April 27th) at 10:30pm due to the fact it took 2 1/2 hours to get a reservation on the phone. Dine early if you can, I believe service would be better and more on their toes. We tried the...
menupages.com - user review - 05/02/2005
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Ordinary food (at best), ordinary service (bordering on smug), and a staid, stuffy crowd. This place may have been great once, but now it feels lazy and complacent. A real disappointment.
menupages.com - user review - 04/27/2005
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Went there based on the ratings and reviews here on Citysearch, and could not have been more pleased. The service was outstanding, the lamb chops were tender...didn't need a knife...the dessert was tremendous....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2005
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This is the best restaurant in New York, pure and simple. Never a bad meal. The garganelli is a dish I would choose as my last meal. Had the guinea hen and have not found any other restauarant that can make it...
menupages.com - user review - 03/28/2005
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Don't waste time, go now. This place is outstanding. They take food to the next level. Great wine list. Very nice, but nothing-fancy decor. Make reservations. They do have an area for walk-in's but you really...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2005
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This restaurant was so highly recommended and so hugely disappointing to a group of people who are not unfamiliar with fine dining. The wait staff had absolutely no grace or enthusiasm. The menu might have...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2005
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I'd have to urge the pasta tasting menu with matching wines. One of the greatest meals I have ever had, and waiting for each beautifully presented course is like waiting to open a christmas present. We had to...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2005
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I had a fantastic meal here, one of my best in new york city. everything from the delicious food (go ahead and order something that sounds unusual--it's bound to be good), to the advice of the gifted sommelier...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2005
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I grew up in Little Italy during the '70's before the boutiques and condos, when it was all about being Italian and having a ten block radius of some of the best cooks in the world! I now live in Los Angeles...
menupages.com - user review - 02/25/2005
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The service was terrible. Our reservation was "lost", and the host was extremely rude and unapologetic about it. The food was okay, but not phenomenal in any way. The atmosphere was ugly -- pretentious patrons...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2005
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batali is definitely a creative and an amazing Iron Chef. The black spaghetti, the lamb tongue, and the lamb chops are must tries!!!!! I will definitely go back for another round of amazing food. Excellent...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2005
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The tasting menu with accompanying wines is a three-hour experience everyone should have. Batali is a genius.
menupages.com - user review - 02/14/2005
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One of the best dining experiences in NYC. I have been here four times and each time Babbo has lived up to it's excellent standards on both food and service. The quality of ingredients are second to none and...
menupages.com - user review - 02/01/2005
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I'm not sure why the maitre d' had such an attitude, especially since we were kept waiting for an hour past our reservation time. The dishes on the menu sounded amazing, but the food itself was unbelievably...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2005
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Went for 1st anniversary w/girlfriend, couldn't have been better. Service was the best I've ever experienced, and the food was outstanding! Lamb's tongue vinaigrette and beef cheek ravioli were two of the most...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2004
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WOW. A truly magnificent restaurant experience. While the food was superb, the service was even better. We were asked repeatedly how we were doing. I don't know about this Kramer guy - clearly he upset...
menupages.com - user review - 12/21/2004
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Set aside some time for this venture (or adventure) because we waited an hour for our table even with reservations (!) but ultimately were thrilled. Fantastic food, complex and rich. I think I shall never...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2004
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I have only been to Babbo once. The pasta (spicy linguine) and meat (rabbit) main courses I had were exceptional. The dessert (chocolate/pistachio semifreddo) was out of this world. Unfortunately, the service...
menupages.com - user review - 12/15/2004
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Had dinner there last night and was very disappointed. We chose the regular tasting menu with the wine pairing option. After the first and second courses and their accompanying wines were served, our waiter...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2004
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Want to go to a place and have a we prepared Italian cuisine? This is one of the places you could try. I was so stuffed by dessert time, I had no room, but I made room anyway. I recommend it for that outting...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2004
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Do whatever you have to to get a reservation. After seventeen visits to this eatery I have never been even slightly disappointed. The food is second to none, the service nevers misses and Mario seems to always...
menupages.com - user review - 11/15/2004
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I visited Babbo on Sunday, October 3, 2004. I will tell you this.. from the moment we stepped into the restaurant till the moment we left, we were enchanted. The atmosphere, the wait staff, the FOOD! While I...
menupages.com - user review - 10/08/2004
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Babbo was presented to me as the best italian restaurant in NY. I was super excited to try (I'm crazy for italian food & wines). I Tried to order as an appetizer Babbo Salumi plus some san daniele prosciutto....
menupages.com - user review - 09/28/2004
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930 reservations, 30min wait, treated with Bellinis to compensate. We craved a Brunello, so sommelier recommended a lovely $75 bottle. Smooth, lacking in personality but, overall, quite a nice wine which I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2004
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Found in a cute brownstone in the village was this food lover's paradise. Made reservations a month ahead and was so overjoyed to sit down tonight at dinner. The wait staff was amazing. We had the proscuitto...
menupages.com - user review - 08/25/2004
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your first time. Pair with the wines. It is a great way to get the Babbo experience without trying to figure out the menu.
menupages.com - user review - 08/20/2004
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I was aware of the hype surrounding Babbo. After eating there, I must say that this place definitely lives up to it's reputation as some of the best food in New York. The ingredients are exceptionally fresh,...
menupages.com - user review - 08/13/2004
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Was recommended their classic tasting meny with wines. First out a cured salmon wich was quite poor and not italian at all. Then onto two fantastic pasta dishes (world class) especially the Papardelle. After...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2004
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overly casual service and painfully average food, despite the creativity of the menu. definitely a tourist trap filled with people enamored more with the fact that they are ACTUALLY at Mario's rather than...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2004
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I was hesitant to go because of the negative reviews. My friend and I decided to sample the Traditional Tasting Menu with the wine pairing. Folks.... you cannot miss on this! The 7 courses were the most...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2004
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I had fun trying some interesting items here after a full days work. My pick: 1) Testa--headcheese! 2) Calf's brain francobolli 3) Grilled octopus. The meat was delicious and I liked the decor--will go again!
menupages.com - user review - 06/13/2004
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Overrated. Tried their house specialties and did not meet the high expectation we had based on existing reviews. Does not deserve the title of the best Italian restaurant in NYC. Food was good but by far not...
menupages.com - user review - 05/09/2004
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This is what a dining experience should be. The food was extraordinary, the ambience warm and relaxed, and the service terrific. The pasta tasting menu served up the most delicate, sumptuous array of pastas...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/04/2004
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Great food, a wine list from heaven, great staff, and a warm atmosphere make a Babbo an inviting and refreshing place. Pricey, but worth the extra.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2004
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once you get in, you are all set. However, getting a reservation to this place is very difficulrt if you are not famous or a friend of the owners. It is very frustrating!!! But the food is fabulous and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2004
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Upstairs is as close to culinary excellence as I have ever been. The wait staff perfect, knowledgeable and smart; The head waiter delightful and respectful; The freshest food, best presentation. Osso bucco...
menupages.com - user review - 03/12/2004
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Babbo is as good as it gets in New York dining. The food is absolutely sublime. Plenty of choices on the menu, ranging from simple pasta dishes like Papardelle with Bolognese sauce, to more complex plates like...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2004
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I went to celebrate my 40th birthday at Babbo this past weekend. Let me firstly if you want the "same old" tired "red sauce" Italian, then you will be surely disappointed. You will be better served at...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2004
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As habitues of New Yorks finest restaurants, do we not tire, alas, of the once-exciting: the now endless stiff-parade of New-American, creatively vaguely Asian-influenced French-based, Nouvelle-cuisine plated...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2004
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Hard to get reservations, but once you have them... absolutely fantastic! My boyfriend and I sat upstairs where the tables are spaced out more than the more rustic downstairs. We are a young couple, and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2004
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Delicious Italian food. One bad thing I did not like about this place was that the waiter encouraged us to order a pasta and a meat entree and an appetizer telling us the portions were small and they were NOT!...
menupages.com - user review - 02/12/2004
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Most interesting food I have tasted lately. Study the menu before you go. If you don't have time to do that, the perfect waiter will take a lot of time in explaning. Marvelous food, hard to eat elsewhere.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2004
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Chose to go here for my first wedding anniversary...first time diner...high expectations. Other than some great meals at Nobu, my evening here ranks as the most enjoyable dining experience I've ever had in...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2004
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If you're looking to dine on expensive food that is well worth the price and beyond, Babbo is for you.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2003
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My wife and I have been going to Babbo for over 6 years and I have always said it is my favorite restaurant in NYC. The combination of food, cozy decor and service made it top notch. Lately, we've enjoyed...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2003
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The time we waited to be seated was unacceptable. But what was really disappointed was the food. That is not how italian food tastes. I took out from my ragout as much parsley as a feast!! It killed all other...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2003
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Servers and wait staff were very attentive but snooty. Atmosphere was great, very intimate. Food was wonderful. I would encourage people dining here to dress up, men should definitely wear a suit jacket...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2003
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Any one who ever gave Babbo less than a "10" should stay home because they do not know fine dining. The attention to detail, the professional and friendly staff will make anyone feel welcome. I will say the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2003
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Babbo was very disappointing. We were really looking forward to going - one of those places where you have high expectations and it did not deliver. Nice ambiance, good service, good food, but something was...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2003
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Had the pasta tasting menu with wines. Food is absolutely delicious, many wonderful and varied flavors. Service was top notch. Our waiter had fun explaining the different courses and wines to us. Was lucky...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/06/2003
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The food is heavenly, but it is impossible to make reservations. We save this for very special occasions.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2003
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I have eaten at a lot of restaurants and Babbo is definitely a musts for those seeking great food in Manhattan. The service and food was impeccable and the dining room a little crowded for my taste. I've never...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2003
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I was surprised by the decently sized portions. The quality is deservedly legendary and don't believe anybody who tries to tell you differently. The service was fine. We put the wine selection in their hands...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2003
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I lost a bet so my wife and I went to Babbo. We waited a month for a reservation. We are a young couple living in NYC. We were dressed very appropriately yet we were placed in the table deepest in the corner....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2003
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Will go out of my way to tell friends NOT to go to Babbo. While the food was good, it certainly wasn't good enough to make up for the appallingly poor service. We were actually shooed away by the bartender...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2003
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I've eaten at Babbo a few times and it is consistently great. The portions are sufficient for their RICH flavor. VERY satisfying. The seafood and pasta dishes are amazing. The grilled octopus is PERFECT. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2003
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Totally wonderful experience. Would do it over in a second. We were seated promptly, hostess/host were both nice, service was excellent, (traditional) tasting menu was out of this world, especially with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2003
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you can eat at the bar, and we got in twice this trip without reservations (go early or go late, not at peak hours). The bartenders, and all the staff were knowledgable, helpful, and treated us two middle-aged...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2003
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Three of my family members dined at Babbo recently and had a great meal. The duck was excellent. Pastas very, very good. And one of the deserts--a gelato sampler (served in egg holders) was a big hit. Only...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2003
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My wife and I had dinner at Babbo yesterday. Sommelier and wait staff were helpful and attentive. The marinated fresh sardines and grilled octopus antipasti were excellent. The mint love letters and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2003
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After spending a little under $600.00 for 4 people for dinner we were definitely being rushed out. My business partner and I take our clients to the best restaurants in Manhattan. There have been only 3...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2003
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In order to live up it's reputation and prices, Babbo was going to have to be one of the best restaurant experiences of my life. And it nearly was. Let me just say that the food was amazing. Not your usual red...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2003
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Had dinner here last night with family. Place was warm and spacious. Seated promptly though the maitre 'd seemed snooty. Our waitress was nice but hard to find at times. Wine was great. Appetizer of grilled...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2003
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Once you have food at Babbo, you will never want to eat at another resturant in the city again! All the way to service, food, ambiance, bar, etc. everything was perfect. All resturants should be exactly this...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2003
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Lots of people have attested to how good the food at Babbo is and I agree with all of them. I also think Babbo treats their customers better than any other well known, high end restaraunt in NYC. Some...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2003
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After hearing many many good reviews from friends, I have wanted to check this place out for a long while and it was well worth any wait. The food at Babbo is unique and delightful. The combinations are rich...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2003
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Having been to to almost all of the top 50 restaurants in NYC, I was absolutely thrilled to finally get to go to Babbo. The menu was challenging at first because we didn't know what most of the items were, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2003
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Was here a couple of weeks ago, and it has to be some of the best food I've had in NYC. We were seated promptly, our table was on the second floor; key in enjoying this place, I think. Waiter was very...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2003
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Babbo is good, but it's not "Italian" in the classic sense. It's a fun restaurant with good food (although the chef doesn't change his menu as much as he used to, or challenge himself or his kitchen staff)....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2003
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Maitre d' was horrible! After spending close to $400 on dinner, the maitre d' literally stared down his nose at us until we freed up the table for the next paying customer. I have never experienced such a lack...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2003
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I wasn't as impressed with Babbo as other people. We tried the pasta tester's choice. I thought the dishes were pretty good. A couple were excellent and a couple I didn't like too much at all. I thought for...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2003
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Babbo is in my opinion the best and most innovative Italian restaurant in the city. I love all the pasta dishes. The room is warm and welcoming and the staff is great. Definitely going back for more.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2003
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Make no mistake about it, the food at Babbo is great. No problem there. However, we made the mistake of showing up on time for the reservation we had to fight so hard to make. Told curtly that our table wasn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2003
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Babbo is amazing. The food it fantastic and the service is attentive. While getting a reservation upstairs can be a pain, stopping by on Saturday night for a dinner by the window is a fun way to experience...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2003
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The food is excellent but rich and somewhat pedantic: Fans of Mario's show might expect the menu to be a little more accessible w/ english descriptions of the Italian courses (they are not always offered) and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2003
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GRanted that it was 10pm, but two of the dishes were dramatically oversalted; a signature appetizer (lamb's tongue and chanterelles) had overcooked and sometimes hard mushrooms and almost non apparent tongue....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2003
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Made rez on 2 days notice, seated promptly, 3 or 4 other tables open. First of many busboys/runners kinda tossed the amuse on table, mumbled incoherently about what it was. First of 3 servers didn't make eye...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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I have been to Babbo multiple times and always leave excited about everything I ate. Mario is "The Best". He is teaching this German-Irish girl how to cook Italian (which is my favorite). Through eating at his...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2003
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While the food was good the attitude at the door as well as the service staff was condescending and did not make you feel comfortable during your meal. The wine presentation was nice but a bit much and not...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2003
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Babbo!! I feel the need to inform all, so that you don5 have to spend the ridiculous amount of money that boyfriend spent trying to celebrate out anniversary.Firstly, its too expensive, and the food is not at...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2003
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I have been to Babbo many times and have always had a positive experience. I'm not sure what happened to those people who posted their 1-3 ratings. Our service has only been extraordinary. I can't imagine...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2002
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You better be famous for good service at Babbo. It has haughty and pretentious staff and an overrated kitchen. The waitress recommended four courses, not three, given their tiny size. Orson Wells couldnt have...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2002
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The taste was mediocre, though the dishes were very creative in the use of ingredients. Nice decor, but very stuffy clientele and staff
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2002
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My first dining experience at Babbo was a complete catastrophe! Although the food was excellent I was horrified by the service. Unfortunately, after dropping $350 on a fabulous dinner and drinks, I was asked...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2002
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Worth the wait if you can get a reservation a couple of months out...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2002
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I really enjoyed my dinner at Babbo. Not only was the food the most delicious I've had since moving here, but the menu offered such interesting and creative choices. However, if I had anything negative to say,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2002
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I have been to Babbo twice. Each time was a wonderful experience. The food is exquisite, the service friendly and helpful and the wine list has something for everyone. Can't wait to go again!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2002
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I took my boyfriend to Babbo for his birthday celebration this past weekend and it was a culinary delight! We didn't want the evening to end! The food was amazing: we had the goose liver raviolis, pigs foot...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2002
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I love this resturant. Absolutely fabulous. The food and the drinks are wonderful.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2002
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Excellent restaurant from an out-of-towner's perspective. The pasta tasting menu was incredible and the wine matching superb. The service was also excellent. My rap is on the walk-in area in the front. I know...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2002
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Everything about Babbo is exceptional. A truly unique dining experience. This is the way a restaurant should be run. There is no way to describe the food except go their yourself. Try the osso bucco for...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2002
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Excellent everything, especially the atmosphere and the wine selection can't be beat. didn't like the ossobuco but that's just me, i guess. You'll love everything about this graceful and classy place.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2002
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Babbo is the best of the expensive restaurant, it is well run without being stuffy. All the pastas are great, try the linguine with cockles, and do not miss desserts, some of the best in town. I had fun trying...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2002
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when i go to new york from miami, fl i make sure my trip includes a visit to babbo's, my favorite restaurant in new york. i love everything at babbo's from their appetizers to the desserts-not to mention the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2002
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Good food, good service, great atmosphere. Costly but worth the trip.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2002
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the food is very good, reasonable sized portions of delicious rustic italian fare. prices are a little steep. problem is, towards the front, walk-in seating area is really crowded with sporadic service. wait...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2002
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i literally have dreamt about several of their dishes ... my favorite italian restaurant in manhattan; food, atmosphere & service are all incredible. so friendly & warm. such a nice treat even just to sit at...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2002
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Babbo has wonderful Italian food. The oxtail dishes are to die for and the wine list is superb. It is pricey, but well worth the treat.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2002
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We had a reservation, but we were a half an hour late. Even though our table was gone, we only had to wait 40 minutes for another table on a saturday night. It was definitely worth it. The ambience was...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2002
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Babbo exceeded our expectations. We celebrated my mother's birthday here with a group of six. We made reservations well in advance and were seated promplty upon our arrival. Our waitress was incredible. We had...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2002
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This place is so romantic and the food is amazing! The food with a bottle of 97 Super Tuscan wine is a dream! This place is really top top top of the line dining!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2002
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Although the food can be fabulous, the staff is often cool and verging on rude. Although I live in that neighborhood, and was rebuffed several times in off hours, I finally did eat there with mixed success....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2002
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Mario Batali does some wonderful things with some odd choices, such as tripe. But if you are willing to be adventurous, you will not be disappointed. Everything is delicious and served in just the right...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2002
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the pasta i had here was the best i've ever tried, perfectly al dente! very memorable, hope i get a chance to go back again. remember to make reservations early!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2002
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There are many great restuarants in NYC but nowhere have I had what I call a culinary education and experience. Great food, great service, great wine...Yes it's expensive, but what top restuarant isn't.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2002
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The place is full any day of the week, we got lucky to get a table within 30 minutes without a reservation. The wine list is huge, but you can get help with it. You also better know some Italian to help you...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2002
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This was my first time at Babbo, and my boyfriend and I enjoyed an incredible dinner. The food is not for the faint at heart, but very innovative, everything had a creative and delicious blend of flavors. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2002
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Babbo lives up to its reputation for excellent and innovative food. The beef cheek ravioli was incredible. Meats were tender and flavoured without fault. The wine list is all Italian, but exhaustive and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2002
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Our waitress spoiled the entire evening. She was aloof and very distant. My main course took forever to show up...in fact it NEVER did...and I asked for the check...from another employee...because our waitress...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2002
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Service, Food and Attomosphere - just flawless! The selection of after dinner drink is also very impressive. No wonder it's awarded for the best Italian this year.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2002
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How could this place not be on the top 5 list? Val.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2002
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I had a terrible experince. The service was awful and the food was sub par...esp. considering the price.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2002
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Ihave only three things to say about this place . . .OH MY GOD!! Went with two friends and we had the pasta/wine tasting menu. Absolutely the best pasta by far I have had here in NYC. The wine pairings were...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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One of the few restaurants in New York where I actually crave the food when I don't eat there for a while. I love the wines in the mini carafes, the bartenders, waitpersons, sommellier, are all charming and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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The food is fabulous, the service impeccable, and the atmosphere divine! The hard part is getting a reservation.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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The service is unbelievable, the food incredible...what more can you say? Mario Battali is the man! It's romantic, too-- go for a special occasion.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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The wait staff was friendly and knowledgeable. If you can be adventurous,look beyond the ingredients and aren't looking for spaghetti and meatballs, Babbo is the place to go.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2002
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After realizing our first choice restaurant was closed, we quickly had to pick another. With help from our Zagat's restaurant guide we found Babbo's. We walked right in and were seated immediately without a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2002
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The pasta was extraordinary, particularly the mint "love letters" that complemented the lamb perfectly. The flavors at Babbo are not subtle but rather more elemental. Everything is delicious. Against all...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2002
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The service and food were spectacular. None of the waitstaff were stuffy. The food and wine cannot be described with words. Try the mint lovers ravioli
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2002
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My wife and I have been going to Babbo for 3 years now. We are still amazed everytime we go. Beef cheek, tripe, tongue, sweetbreads - you name it, Mario cooks to perfection. We just get enough - that's why we...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2002
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Babbo is quite simply the best dining experience I have had in this city. The restaurant itself is lovely, the waitstaff/sommelier knowledgeable and helpful, the service impeccable. But most importantly, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2002
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I come from a southern Italian Family and have ALWAYS been disappointed when I've eaten at Italian restuarants. But then Babbo entered my exisitence. I had the GREATEST MEAL THAT I'VE EVER HAD at Babbo (Aside...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2002
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Incredible dining experience. Traditional italian? Probably not. Is it one of the best Italian places in the city? Absolutely. Call it progressive Italian, call it whatever you want. Anyone who doesn't like...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2002
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get ready to crave goat cheese tortellini dusted in dried orange and wild fennel pollen and other bizarre mario batali concoctions...
nymag.com - user review
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another hit from batali!
dine.com - user review
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"very expensive great northern italian food,excellent wine list,good service but trying to get in at a reasonable hour is impossible.they only take reservations one month ahead but when i called for a return...
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this is the real deal. no mistaken fusions or self-indulgent experiments, just great food rooted in the italian tradition. roman diners would recognize it...
fodors.com - user review
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rarely has italian food been glorified and reinterpreted as successfully as it is at babbo. mario batali, the former chef-owner of pu, and joseph bastianich, of becco and frico and son of lidia bastianich of...
gayot.com - user review
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wonderful food, service was fair, prices- high...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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some restaurants revel in exquisite subtleties. babbo, blessedly, goes staight for the gut, adding one big taste sensation atop another, gilding already delicious dishes with extra bits of texture and final...
nytimes.com - user review
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the most over-rated restaurant in nycalmost any other beats this hyped up mess of a restaurant...
10best.com - user review
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Mario is sheer genius. By far one of the best interpretations of Italian food w/ unique ingredients. Truly an outstanding dining experience. The wine service, courtesy of David Lynch, is underrated
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molto mario's flagship italian...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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i had to make reservations i month exactly in advance to get.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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celebrity chef mario batali and restaurateur joe bastianich have come together to create the ultimate italian dining experience in new york city. a giant stairway dominates the main dining room, set off by...
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