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Babbo

4.3 (1,722) $$$$ $$$$ Italian

Description

Summary: A long-standing West Village spot serving bold Italian fare with pasta tastings and seafood.

Babbo delivers a playful yet refined experience, blending haute Italian sensibilities with a casual bar and upstairs dining space. The menu spotlights pasta traditions, including garganelli with black truffle pesto and spaghettoni with lobster, alongside standout mains like a long-roasted Australian rack of lamb and a whole grilled branzino. Dishes arrive with clear, vibrant flavors, and the evolving wine list invites guests to savor regional Italian wines and tasteful pairings.

Awards

OAD
Ranked # 269 in Top Restaurants of North America 2024
Ranked # 388 in Top Restaurants of North America 2025
Ranked # 262 in Top Restaurants of North America 2023
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AAA
4 Diamonds
Gayot
2 Toques
2 Toques
Italian Restaurants in the U.S.A.
Best NY Italian Restaurants

Location

110 Waverly Pl, New York, NY 10011

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