Barbetta Restaurant

4.5

4503 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2+ people

26 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 19 times today

Charming
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Celebrating its 118th Year, Barbetta is the oldest restaurant in New York still owned by its founding family. Barbetta is also New York's oldest Italian restaurant and the oldest restaurant in the Theater District. This three-fold distinction has earned it landmark status by the Locali Storici d'Italia. In a glittering interior decorated with 18th century Italian antiques Barbetta serves the cuisine of Piemonte, Italy's northwestern most region. In summer, its exuberantly verdant garden with century-old trees and scented with the blooms of wisteria, oleander, jasmine and gardenia make it a most sought-after site for al fresco dining.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Dessert
Hours of Operation
Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Wed, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 246-9171
Website
http://barbettarestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Dream Team de Cuisine
Private party facilities
Barbetta makes available its verdant garden and spectacular palazzo-like interior for large receptions and weddings. For smaller parties Barbetta offers the patrician rooms of its 1874-1881 Townhouses built by the Astor family preserving their period details, fireplaces & magnificent wood paneling. Please contact Suzanna for more information and booking at barbetta100yrs@aol.com or 212.246.9171.
Private party contact
Suzanna Gardijan: (212) 246-9171

Location
321 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036
Area
Theater District
Cross Street
Btwn 8th & 9th Aves
Parking details
Public lot adjacent to the restaurant.
Public transit
A,E,C,1,R,N,S
Entertainment
Pianist evenings from 6:00pm
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Insalata Fantasia
Fantasy salad of baby greens, julienned carrots, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, roasted peppers and more...
Roast Fresh Peppers alla Bagna Cauda
Soup of Pureed Roasted Vegetables warm or cold
Garganelli in a tomato and basil sauce with oven ~ roasted tomatoes
Linguine in a pesto sauce

Second Course

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Crespelle alla Savoirda
Risotto flavored with roasted red beets
Broiled Atlantic Salmon with an herbed sauce and Cucumbers
Paillard of Chicken with fennel, fennel greens and oven roasted tomatoes
Stracotto alla Fiorentina
the tenderest of beef braised in red wine, in the mode of Florence with chives mashed potatoes

Dessert

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Mousse of Orange Bittersweet Chocolate
Baked Peaches
Hazelnut Cake

What 4,503 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Barbetta Restaurant offers a charming atmosphere with a "beautiful garden" and a rich historical ambiance. It shines as a pre-theater destination, featuring "excellent service" from staff members like Eduardo. The menu boasts "authentic Italian cuisine," though some diners suggest updates. Patrons appreciate its "elegant setting" and "wonderful service."

4,503 Reviews

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Toni
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and our server, Eduardo, was adorable. The staff were hard working and attentive. I’ve already recommended it to others.
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Aristotel
New York City
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not your typical Italian restaurant. Northern Italian food at its best Great Staff. A must go to experience the finest in elegance.
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Nancy
New York City
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pre theater menu was great! Beautiful space, perfect location for pre theater dining, staff very nice and attentive. Highly recommend
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Ken
St. Louis
11 reviews
vip
2.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The best part was leaving. Too bad. It used to be great
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Kristi
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a lovely meal before the theatre- and they been surprised me with a birthday dessert! Beautiful experience, delicious food!!!
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Barry
New York City
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Having been here several times, I expected a great meal. They apparently hired a new chef and I was greatly disappointed. To start, I would say that the dinner roll tasted like cardboard but that would be unfair to cardboard. My wife ordered the chicken paillard and I ordered the scallops. Both were covered with something trying to pass for sauce but both were clearly just trying to hide the poor taste. For dessert, I had the baked pears which were drenched in a sauce with much too much cinnamon. Finally, to top it all off, I went with an open table reward coupon, and they did not know how to get me the credit. I will not be returning.
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Stewart
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Attentive service. Pasta and rabbit meals highly recommended
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Evan
New York City
68 reviews
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful room, attentive service, great Italian wine list, and a pre-theater value. For the top dining experience here go after the pre-theater menu ends at 7:30, as the standard menu has some gems.
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Jackie
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
“Old school” service and very fine food. Great price for the pre theater price fixe!
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Ian
London
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Service a bit hit and miss. No salt and pepper on the table, forgot our bread, had to ask twice for drinks. Food mixed as well - my wife’s lamb was very good but my whole baby chicken with rosti was poor. Chicken was overcooked and very dry. Rosti potato wasn’t cooked through so potatoes still had a firm texture. Also lacked sauce to bring it together. Also a whiff of faded grandeur about the place - that their best years are behind them.
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Barbetta Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 4503 OpenTable diners.

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2+ people

26 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 19 times today

321 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

Cross Street
Btwn 8th & 9th Aves
Area
Theater District
Hours of Operation
Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Wed, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Dessert
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public lot adjacent to the restaurant.
Public transit
A,E,C,1,R,N,S
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Dream Team de Cuisine
Entertainment
Pianist evenings from 6:00pm
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://barbettarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(212) 246-9171
Private party facilities
Barbetta makes available its verdant garden and spectacular palazzo-like interior for large receptions and weddings. For smaller parties Barbetta offers the patrician rooms of its 1874-1881 Townhouses built by the Astor family preserving their period details, fireplaces & magnificent wood paneling. Please contact Suzanna for more information and booking at barbetta100yrs@aol.com or 212.246.9171.
Private party contact
Suzanna Gardijan: (212) 246-9171

Barbetta Restaurant

Make a booking

Private dining

Additional information

Menu

First Course

Insalata Fantasia

Roast Fresh Peppers alla Bagna Cauda

Soup of Pureed Roasted Vegetables warm or cold

Garganelli in a tomato and basil sauce with oven ~ roasted tomatoes

Linguine in a pesto sauce

Second Course

Crespelle alla Savoirda

Risotto flavored with roasted red beets

Broiled Atlantic Salmon with an herbed sauce and Cucumbers

Paillard of Chicken with fennel, fennel greens and oven roasted tomatoes

Stracotto alla Fiorentina

Dessert

Mousse of Orange Bittersweet Chocolate

Baked Peaches

Hazelnut Cake

What 4,503 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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