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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Babbo
Dairy-Free at Babbo
Babbo in North Charleston has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Linguine Vongole, Black Spaghetti and Angry Lobster Paccheri. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Babbo
Babbo in North Charleston has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dry Aged Pork Chop, Charred Beef Rib-Cap and Vitello Tonnato. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Babbo
Babbo in North Charleston has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seven Fishes Seafood Salad, 49 Day Minestrone and Chocolate Olive Oil Cake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Babbo
Babbo in North Charleston has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seven Fishes Seafood Salad, Lamb Scottadito and Mezzalune. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Babbo
Babbo in North Charleston has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dry Aged Pork Chop and Charred Beef Rib-Cap. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Babbo
Babbo in North Charleston has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seven Fishes Seafood Salad, Dry Aged Pork Chop and White Escarole Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Babbo
Babbo in North Charleston has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Linguine Vongole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Babbo
Babbo in North Charleston has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Escarole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Babbo
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Seven Fishes Seafood Salad | 18.2 g | 58.6 g |
| Rabbit Cacciatore | 23.9 g | 33.6 g |
| Black Spaghetti | 7.2 g | 24.9 g |
| Polenta | 19.3 g | 21.1 g |
| Lamb Scottadito | 30.5 g | 19 g |
| Cavatelli | 60.3 g | 17.3 g |
| Charred Beef Rib-Cap | 6 g | 17.1 g |
| Finfish Trio | 41.9 g | 15.8 g |
| Veal Chop Marsala | 0 g | 13.9 g |
| Orecchiette | 29.1 g | 11.1 g |
| White Escarole Salad | 8.8 g | 10.7 g |
| Warm Lamb’s Tongue | 0 g | 8.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
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: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Antipasti
- Babbo Celery Salad - $21: pink celery “puntarelle style”, caesar dressing, babbo bread sticks Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- 49 Day Minestrone - $22: Thai basil pesto & crusco pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seven Fishes Seafood Salad - $42: lobster, shrimp, crab, calamari etc. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawn Royal - $29: artichokes, fregola & cacciucco vinaigrette Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vitello Tonnato - $29: olive crostone, cold sliced veal loin, bonito ventresca sauce, caper leaves, chervil Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Cruda - $32: beef tenderloin tartare with mustard zabaglione & potato crisps Available at: dinner, lunch
- Warm Lamb’s Tongue - $33: black truffled mushrooms, lamb’s lettuce, pecorino di Pienza Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Veal Sweetbreads - $34: fennel ragù, quince agrodolce, orange zest Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Goat Cheese Tortelloni - $31: dried citrus, bee & fennel pollen Dietary tags: Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mezzalune - $28: beet, smoked mozzarella, poppy seed butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Luna Piena - $36: gorgonzola dolce raviolo, black truffle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- Linguine Vongole - $33: cockles, fiano, garlic breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Angry Lobster Paccheri - $45: tomato & basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Spaghetti - $35: rock shrimp, spicy Calabrian sausage, green chilies Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cavatelli - $36: rabbit ragù, porcini, piquillo peppers, rosemary Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pappardelle alla Bolognese - $27: Beef ragu
- Beef Cheek Ravioli - $45: crushed chicken liver & black truffle butter
- Orecchiette - $31: lamb sausage, orange carrots, rye
Main Courses
- Grilled Branzino - $56: Tuscan kale, cichercie beans, tomato vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Rabbit Cacciatore - $44: soffritto, Castelvetrano olives Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barbecued Squab - $69: amaro prunes, celery, hazelnuts, apician spice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dry Aged Pork Chop - $58: sambuca braised fennel, jus Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Charred Beef Rib-Cap - $84: peperonata, eggplant sott’olio, winter savory Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
- Veal Chop Marsala - $95: sautéed mushrooms, black truffle foie gras jus Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Lamb Scottadito - $82: alla puttanesca & swiss chard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Soy Free
- 32 oz Bistecca alla Fiorentina - $150: 35-day dry aged porterhouse, Venetian radicchio salad Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
Sides
- Broccolini - $15: garlic & lemon Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Escarole - $15: olives, raisins, breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Arugula - $15: vinaigrette Dietary tags: Halal, Dairy-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free
- Polenta - $15: mascarpone & parmigiano Dietary tags: Halal, Anti-Inflammatory
Desserts
- Babbo Zabaglione - $18: sour cherries, cat’s tongue cookies Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Prune Crostata - $18: walnut frangipane, fiore di latte gelato Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium
- Blueberry Blue Cheese Budino - $18: grissini crust, macerated blueberries, orange peel Dietary tags: Halal
- Chocolate Olive Oil Cake - $18: olive oil gelato, candied orange peel Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Alkaline
Frequently Asked Questions about Babbo
- Is Babbo dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Babbo has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Linguine Vongole, Black Spaghetti and Angry Lobster Paccheri.
- What can I eat at Babbo on a dairy-free diet?
- Linguine Vongole, Black Spaghetti and Angry Lobster Paccheri carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Babbo have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Escarole.
- Is Babbo gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Babbo?
- Seven Fishes Seafood Salad, at roughly 58.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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