Babbo – Italian
This vibrant culinary landmark pulses with a sophisticated energy, where the aroma of slow-simmered broths and seared delicacies fills a space that feels both timeless and avant-garde. Diners embark on a sensory journey through Italy’s rich landscape, moving from the crisp brightness of white escarole salads to the adventurous depth of warm lamb’s tongue and velvety vitello tonnato. Each plate, from the storied 49-day minestrone to the grand seven fishes seafood salad, captures a perfect harmony of rustic tradition and bold, contemporary artistry.
110, Waverly Place +12127770303 https://babbonyc.com0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, mediterranean, diabetic, sugar-free, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free, sirtfood, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Babbo Crudi Trio
- Finfish Trio - $39: Fluke with tomato raisins, sea beans, Sicilian EVOO; Trout caper-cured with stracchino, red onion, dill; Tuna with rose marina sauce & garlic breadcrumbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Raw-Food Available at: dinner, lunch
Antipasti
- Babbo Celery Salad - $21: pink celery “puntarelle style”, caesar dressing, babbo bread sticks Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Escarole Salad - $24: torn escarole hearts, toasted walnuts, Chianti vinegar, shaved torpedo onions, pecorino foglio di noce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood Available at: dinner, lunch
- 49 Day Minestrone - $22: Thai basil pesto & crusco pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seven Fishes Seafood Salad - $42: lobster, shrimp, crab, calamari etc. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawn Royal - $29: artichokes, fregola & cacciucco vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vitello Tonnato - $29: olive crostone, cold sliced veal loin, bonito ventresca sauce, caper leaves, chervil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Cruda - $32: beef tenderloin tartare with mustard zabaglione & potato crisps Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food Available at: dinner, lunch
- Warm Lamb’s Tongue - $33: black truffled mushrooms, lamb’s lettuce, pecorino di Pienza Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Veal Sweetbreads - $34: fennel ragù, quince agrodolce, orange zest Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Goat Cheese Tortelloni - $31: dried citrus, bee & fennel pollen Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mezzalune - $28: beet, smoked mozzarella, poppy seed butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating Available at: dinner, lunch
- Luna Piena - $36: gorgonzola dolce raviolo, black truffle Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
- Linguine Vongole - $33: cockles, fiano, garlic breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Angry Lobster Paccheri - $45: tomato & basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Spaghetti - $35: rock shrimp, spicy Calabrian sausage, green chilies Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cavatelli - $36: rabbit ragù, porcini, piquillo peppers, rosemary Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pappardelle alla Bolognese - $27: Beef ragu Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Beef Cheek Ravioli - $45: crushed chicken liver & black truffle butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Orecchiette - $31: lamb sausage, orange carrots, rye Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Main Courses
- Grilled Branzino - $56: Tuscan kale, cichercie beans, tomato vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Rabbit Cacciatore - $44: soffritto, Castelvetrano olives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barbecued Squab - $69: amaro prunes, celery, hazelnuts, apician spice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dry Aged Pork Chop - $58: sambuca braised fennel, jus
- Charred Beef Rib-Cap - $84: peperonata, eggplant sott’olio, winter savory
- Veal Chop Marsala - $95: sautéed mushrooms, black truffle foie gras jus
- Lamb Scottadito - $82: alla puttanesca & swiss chard
- 32 oz Bistecca alla Fiorentina - $150: 35-day dry aged porterhouse, Venetian radicchio salad
Sides
- Broccolini - $15: garlic & lemon
- Escarole - $15: olives, raisins, breadcrumbs
- Arugula - $15: vinaigrette
- Polenta - $15: mascarpone & parmigiano
Desserts
- Babbo Zabaglione - $18: sour cherries, cat’s tongue cookies
- Prune Crostata - $18: walnut frangipane, fiore di latte gelato
- Blueberry Blue Cheese Budino - $18: grissini crust, macerated blueberries, orange peel
- Chocolate Olive Oil Cake - $18: olive oil gelato, candied orange peel
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