Barbuto - New York

Incredibly kind staff, really good food and great price point. We sat at the chef's table and they kindly comped us a few desserts and an appetizer. Strongly recommend the EVOO martini, the gnocchi, and interestingly the mint ice cream! The chicken is also a fan favorite.

Overall, the food was quite well prepared. The Milanese, chicken, Bolognese, and Hannah pizza were simple yet flavorful (although, oddly enough, the chicken dish didn’t come with any sides). The cavatelli, on the other hand, tasted off—there was a distinct lack of flavor in both the pasta and the dish itself, and it wasn't until after dinner that I realized the pasta was probably undercooked. The service was generally excellent, but we did feel somewhat rushed when they asked us three times if we were finished before everyone had put down their forks. The location and venue are beautiful.

Barbuto has a great atmosphere and service The food was good but not great or memorable. The lobster cavatelli could use more flavor. The pollo al forno and bolognese were the better mains. The meatball appetizer was probably our favorite item on the menu.

This is my favorite restaurant in NYC. The food is perfectly flavorful while remaining simple and unpretentious. The atmosphere is nice but casual at the same time. The staff is friendly. I know people rave about the chicken but I think if you HAD to only get ONE THING it would be the calamari salad. Honestly the best salad in the city.

I lived in New York for many years and visit frequently and in all my time then to my visits now this is one of the best restaurants in New York, and I have been to most. Let's just say I prefer Barbuto to Le Bernardin or any Mario Batali restaurant I have been too.