This venue may be permanently closed according to Yelp. Information may be out of date.

Barbetta

European · Italian · New York, NY

3.4 (369 · Yelp ) ·$$$ ·European · Italian ·Est. 1906 ·

About

Bar: Full bar

Barbetta is the oldest restaurant in New York still owned by the founding family, dating back to 1906. It's also the oldest Italian restaurant in the city and the oldest in the Theatre District. This landmark brownstone serves Piemonte cuisine in an elegant dining room and a garden patio. The wine list has over 1,700 selections and has won Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence. It's the first American restaurant named a 'Locale Storico' by Italy's Locali Storici d'Italia.

Barbetta offers prix fixe lunch on Wednesday and Saturday, plus a pre-theatre dinner menu Tuesday through Saturday. Reservations are accepted, and dressy attire is expected. The outdoor garden is dog-friendly. Note that Yelp lists this venue as potentially permanently closed, so verify before heading out.

Features

  • Dine in a landmark brownstone with garden patio
  • Wine Spectator Award-winning wine list
  • Prix fixe lunch and pre-theatre menus available

Cuisine & style

EuropeanItalianFine Dining

Good for

Outdoor SeatingUpscale

Practical

Mixed LGBTQMixed Gay/StraightHistorical SiteDog FriendlyReservationsTake-OutCredit Cards AcceptedFull BarDinnerClassyGood for GroupsTable ServiceQuiet AtmosphereDressy Attire

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Barbetta take reservations? +

Yes, reservations are accepted.

Is the outdoor seating dog-friendly? +

Yes, the outdoor garden patio is dog-friendly.

What type of cuisine does Barbetta serve? +

Barbetta specializes in Piemonte cuisine, with dishes like house-made agnolotti, risotto with white truffle, and slow-roasted Piemontese rabbit.

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