Barbetta Restaurant

4.4

4551 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

23 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

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 16:30–23:00 Lunch Wed, Sat 12:00–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:30–23:00
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

What 4,551 people are saying

Barbetta Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Barbetta Restaurant offers "exceptional service" and "elegant old-world charm" in its historic New York setting. Diners love the "beautiful garden" and "authentic Piedmontese cuisine." While the ambiance and decor transport guests to a bygone era, the "attentive staff" ensures a memorable dining experience, perfect for pre-theater meals.

4,551 Reviews

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marc
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were very happy with the staff and their service. We arrived late and still had a pleasurable meal before our show
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Christopher VIP
New York City57 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved everything about this special restaurant. Had dinner after the opera. From the service to the ambiance to the food, everything was perfect. The beef and the salmon were delicious, as were the spectacular desserts. Can’t wait to come back!
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Sheri
New York City12 reviews
3.0
Dined on 14 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Coming back to Barretta after 8 years, I must say the food was not good. I’m shocked. It was not up to its name and I was sad. I loved this place.
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Steve
Philadelphia60 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
LOVE this gem!!! Eat here EVERY TIME I visit the city! Always at the top of my list!!
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Caroline VIP
Philadelphia9 reviews
3.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service but a tired fixed price menu. Very uninspired. Would not go back
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Sherry VIP
New York City21 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely, relaxed pre-theater dinner. Prices very reasonable. Broad food selection - amazing desserts. Old-fashioned fancy so a nice break from bistros and sushi bars. Some of the dishes are true classics.
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Robin VIP
St. Louis59 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a spacious and elegant restaurant, which is rare in the theater district. Attentive service, excellent food.
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Ian VIP
New York City457 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a phenomenal dinner at this wonderful restaurant on restaurant row in New York City. We introduced a friend of ours to this restaurant, it was her first time there and she was absolutely blown away with how beautiful the restaurant looked, both upstairs and downstairs. We loved the countless choices of food on their fixed price menu. The beet salad and pasta appetizers were extremely delicious. The short ribs, salmon and fillet were cooked to perfection. And we absolutely loved the hazelnut tart and pistachio desserts. The service as always was top notch. Everyone was super attentive & extremely friendly. Thanks to everyone for an "awesome" evening !!!
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Bill VIP
New York City10 reviews
4.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve eaten here several times; from the mid 70s until now. And I’m pleased to say the atmosphere, food and service remain excellent. It certainly is a throwback to earlier years; but that is to the credit of the owner and manager. If you want to return to dining out of the late 70s, I highly recommend Barbetta.
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Marty
New York City84 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
outstanding staff. from greeter, to bar tender to waitstaff. Eat up and don't safe room for dessert.
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Barbetta Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 4551 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

23 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 12 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 16:30–23:00 Lunch Wed, Sat 12:00–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:30–23:00
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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

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About this restaurant

Private dining

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Menu

First Course

Insalata Fantasia

Roast Fresh Peppers alla Bagna Cauda

Soup of Pureed Roasted Vegetables

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

Bue al Barolo

Dessert

Mousse of Orange Bittersweet Chocolate

Baked Peaches

Hazelnut Cake

Strawberries with Zabaglione

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