If you’ve ever walked through Midtown Manhattan near the theater district, Barbetta feels like a place that quietly belongs there. It’s not loud, not trendy, and not chasing attention. Instead, it offers something many New Yorkers appreciate — a calm, traditional Italian dining experience that hasn’t tried to reinvent itself.
Barbetta is the kind of restaurant people choose when they want to slow down a bit, especially before or after a Broadway show 🎭.
🏙️ What Kind of Restaurant Is Barbetta?
Barbetta is known as a classic Italian restaurant in Midtown Manhattan. The crowd here usually includes:
- 🎭 Theatergoers
- 💑 Couples looking for a relaxed dinner
- 👔 Professionals meeting over a quiet meal
The space feels traditional and slightly old-world, which is intentional.
📖 Barbetta Menu with Prices – New York USA 🍽️
he Barbetta NYC menu with prices focuses on traditional Italian cuisine. You won’t find experimental fusion dishes here. Instead, the menu sticks to familiar Italian flavors and established recipes.
PRIX FIXE LUNCH
3-Courses: – $45 per person
First Course
Choose One
| ROASTED FRESH PEPPERS alla bagna cauda | INSALATA FANTASIA baby greens, julienned carrots, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, roasted peppers |
| FRAPPÉ OF MELON frothy mixture of melons and berries | SOUP OF PURÉED ROASTED VEGETABLES |
| GARGANELLI tomato and basil sauce | WHOLE WHEAT PENNE ragu of meat sauce |
Second Course
Choose One
| CRESPELLE ALLA SAVOIARDA pasta filled with vegetables, béchamel sauce | LINGUINE AL PESTO |
| ROASTED RED BEETS RISOTTO | ATLANTIC SALMON broiled, herb sauce, cucumber |
| PAILLARD OF CHICKEN fennel, fennel greens, oven roasted tomato |
Dessert
Choose One (Includes Coffee)
| MOUSSE OF ORANGE BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE | TORTA DI NOCCIOLE hazelnut |
| PEARS IN RED WINE ALLA PIEMONTESE | STRAWBERRIES WITH ZABAGLIONE |
Wine
| PINOT GRIGIO DELLE VENEZIE, 2023 | $12 | $55 |
| MONTEPULCIANO D’ABUZZO, 2022 | $12 | $55 |
Barbetta À La Carte Lunch Menu
Served Wednesday and Saturday
Salad
first course portion, main course will be priced accordingly
| ROASTED RED BEETS AND LOLLA ROSA LETTUCES (1993) | $14 |
| INSALATA FANTASIA baby greens, julienned carrot, cherry tomato, cucumber, mushroom, roasted pepper (2009) | $14 |
| WHITE ON WHITE SALAD jicama, radish, white turnip, hearts of celery (2009) | $14 |
| FRESH MUSHROOM ALLA SCHOBERT compositore di musica e piatti ultimi (1962) | $15 |
| MESCLUN GREENS | $8 |
| FINOCCHIO AND PARMIGIANO SALAD (1970) | $15 |
| CAPRESE SALAD imported mozzarella di bufala, cherry tomato, fresh basil (1973) | $15 |
First Course
| ANTIPASTINI roasted fresh pepper, san daniele prosciutto, melons, house-smoked atlantic salmon, grilled zucchini rollatini, mozzarella di bufala and cherry tomato (2014) | $24 |
| ROASTED FRESH PEPPERS alla bagna cauda (1962) | $14 |
| SAN DANIELE PROSCIUTTO AND MELON (2003) | $16 |
| SMOKED ATLANTIC SALMON (1992) house-smoked, low sodium | $16 |
| GRILLED ZUCCHINI ROLLATINI piemontese robiola (1995) | $16 |
| GIRELLO OF VEAL poached veal scallopini, mache, tender greens (2001) | $16 |
| FRAPPÉ OF MELON frothy melons and berries, served chilled (2014) | $12 |
| MINESTRONE GIARDINIERA (1906) | $12 |
| ROASTED VEGETABLE SOUP seasonal vegetables, puréed (2011) | $12 |
| FONDUTA quail’s nest and quail eggs (1998) | $16 |
| STUFFED ONION oven baked, fontina purée (2015) | $16 |
Pasta and Risotto
first course portion, main course will be priced accordingly
| TAJARIN tagliarini, oven-roasted tomato sauce (1906) | $14 |
| HOUSE-MADE AGNOLOTTI (1906) | $14 |
| GNOCCHETTI AI FORMAGGI PIEMONTESI (2001) | $14 |
| CRESPELLE ALLA SAVOIARDA italian crepe, vegetables, béchamel (1962) | $12 |
| GARGANELLI tomato and basil sauce (2014) | $12 |
| WHOLE WHEAT PENNE ragu of meat sauce (2005) | $12 |
| LINGUINE AL PESTO (1914) | $12 |
| LINGUE DI PASSERO AL PATÉ D’OLIVE linguine, black sicilian olives (1975) | $12 |
| RISOTTO ALLA PIEMONTESE wild porcini mushroom (1906) | $14 |
| ROASTED RED BEETS RISOTTO (2014) | $13 |
| RISOTTO AL CAMBOZOLA gorgonzola camembert (2009) | $14 |
| RISOTTO ALLE ERBE fresh herbs, extra virgin olive oil (2003) | $13 |
| RISOTTO AL ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE (1973) | $13 |
Main Course
| TRIO OF RISOTTO roasted red beets | erbe | rosé champagne (2014) | $26 |
| BROILED ATLANTIC SALMON herb sauce, cucumbers (1962) | $26 |
| MAINE DIVER SCALLOPS julienned yukon potato crust, fresh tomato sauce, herbs, baby bok choy (1998) | $28 |
| PACIFIC BASS chive mashed potato, jicama (2009) | $28 |
| FRESH JUMBO LUMP CRABMEAT sauteed in sherry (2014) | $28 |
| PACIFIC SWORDFISH charcoal-grilled, lentils, balsamic vinaigrette (1991) | $28 |
| PAILLARD OF CHICKEN fennel, fennel greens, oven roasted tomato (2013) | $26 |
| POLLO AL BABJ (1962) flattened baked chicken, crisp potato pancake | $28 |
| ROASTED RABBIT ALLA PIEMONTESE savoy cabbage, white wine-lemon sauce (1995) | $28 |
| FEGATO VENEZIANA venetian kosher calf’s liver (1962) | $28 (availability varies daily) |
Barbetta Pre-Theater Dinner Menu
4-Courses:- $65 per person
Served Wednesday through Saturday 4:30-7pm. When busy, our á la carte menu is not offered during this time.
First Course
| Salad of Mesclun Greens |
Second Course
Choose One
| ROASTED FRESH PEPPERS alla bagna cauda | ROASTED RED BEETS AND LOLLA ROSA LETTUCES |
| MINESTRONE GIARDINIERA | CAPRESE SALAD imported mozzarella di bufala, cherry tomato, fresh basil |
| FRAPPÉ OF MELON frothy melons and berries, served chilled | ROASTED VEGETABLES SOUP |
| CRESPELLE ALLA SAVOIARDA Italian crepes, vegetables, béchamel | GARGANELLI tomato and basil |
| WHOLE WHEAT PENNE ragu of meat sauce |
Third Course
Choose One
| BROILED ATLANTIC SALMON herb sauce, cucumbers | |
| PACIFIC SWORDFISH charcoal-grilled, lentils, balsamic vinaigrette | $7 Supplement |
| PACIFIC BASS chives mashed potato, jicama | $7 Supplement |
| PAILLARD OF CHICKEN fennel, fennel greens, oven roasted tomato | |
| ROASTED RABBIT ALLA PIEMONTESE savoy cabbage, white wine-lemon sauce | $7 Supplement |
| BUE AL BAROLO red wine-braised tender beef, polenta | |
| FRESH JUMBO LUMP CRABMEAT sautéed in sherry | $10 Supplement |
| FILET MIGNON roasted, red wine sauce | $10 Supplement |
Dessert Course
| Choose One from selection of desserts | Includes Coffee |
Barbetta À La Carte Dinner Menu
Served Tuesday though Saturday
Please note our 3-course pre-theatre menu is also offered Tuesday through Saturday between 4:30 and 7pm. Our á la carte menu is not offered during this time if we are extremely busy. Our á la carte menu is always available starting at 7:30pm.
Salad
first course portion, main course will be priced accordingly
| ROASTED RED BEETS AND LOLLA ROSA LETTUCES (1993) | $19 |
| INSALATA FANTASIA baby greens, julienned carrot, cherry tomato, cucumber, mushroom, roasted pepper (2009) | $18 |
| WHITE ON WHITE SALAD jicama, radish, white turnip, hearts of celery (2009) | $18 |
| FRESH MUSHROOM ALLA SCHOBERT compositore di musica e piatti ultimi (1962) | $19 |
| MESCLUN GREENS | $12 |
| FINOCCHIO AND PARMIGIANO SALAD (1970) | $19 |
| CAPRESE SALAD imported mozzarella di bufala, cherry tomato, fresh basil (1973) | $19 |
First Course
| ANTIPASTINI roasted fresh pepper, san daniele prosciutto, melons, house-smoked atlantic salmon, grilled zucchini rollatini, mozzarella di bufala and cherry tomato (2014) | $28 |
| ROASTED FRESH PEPPERS alla bagna cauda (1962) | $19 |
| SAN DANIELE PROSCIUTTO IMPORTED AND MELON (2003) | $20 |
| SMOKED ATLANTIC SALMON house-smoked (1992) | $20 |
| GRILLED ZUCCHINI ROLLATINI piemontese robiola (1995) | $20 |
| FRAPPÉ OF MELON frothy melons and berries, served chilled (2014) | $14 |
| MINESTRONE GIARDINIERA (1906) | $18 |
| ROASTED VEGETABLE SOUP seasonal vegetables, puréed (2011) | $18 |
| STUFFED ONION oven baked, fontina purée (2015) | $20 |
| FONDUTA quail’s nest and quail eggs (1998) | $20 |
| GIRELLO OF VEAL poached veal scallopini, mache, tender greens (2001) | $19 |
Pasta and Risotto
first course portion. main course will be priced accordingly.
| TAJARIN tagliarini, oven-roasted tomato sauce (1906) | $20 |
| HOUSE-MADE AGNOLOTTI (1906) | $20 |
| GNOCCHETTI AI FORMAGGI PIEMONTESI (2001) | $20 |
| CRESPELLE ALLA SAVOIARDA italian crepes, vegetables, béchamel (1962) | $19 |
| GARGANELLI tomato and basil sauce (2014) | $19 |
| WHOLE WHEAT PENNE ragu of meat sauce (2005) | $19 |
| LINGUINE AL PESTO (1914) | $19 |
| LINGUE DI PASSERO AL PATÉ D’OLIVE linguine, black sicilian olives (1975) | $19 |
| RISOTTO ALLA PIEMONTESE wild porcini mushroom (1906) | $25 |
| ROASTED RED BEETS RISOTTO (2014) | $23 |
| RISOTTO AL CAMBOZOLA gorgonzola camembert (2009) | $25 |
| RISOTTO ALLE ERBE fresh herbs, extra virgin olive oil (2003) | $23 |
| RISOTTO AL ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE (1973) | $23 |
Main Course
| TRIO OF RISOTTO roasted red beets | erbe | rosé champagne (2014) | $32 |
| FRESH JUMBO LUMP CRABMEAT sautéed in sherry (2014) | $39 |
| MAINE DIVER SCALLOPS julienned yukon potato crust, fresh tomato sauce, herbs, baby bok choy (1998) | $39 |
| PACIFIC BASS chive mashed potato, jicama (2009) | $39 |
| BROILED ATLANTIC SALMON herb sauce, cucumber (1962) | $37 |
| PACIFIC SWORDFISH charcoal-grilled, lentils, balsamic vinaigrette (1991) | $39 |
| PAILLARD OF CHICKEN fennel, fennel greens, oven-roasted tomato (2013) | $37 |
| POLLO AL BABJ (1962) flattened baked chicken, crisp potato pancake | $39 |
| ROASTED RABBIT ALLA PIEMONTESE savoy cabbage, white wine-lemon sauce (1995) | $39 |
| FEGATO VENEZIANA venetian kosher calf’s liver (1962) | $39 | availability varies daily |
| BUE AL BAROLO red wine-braised tender beef, polenta (1962) | $37 |
| ROAST RACK OF COLORADO LAMB peas, fava beans, glazed golden pearl onions, caramelized hazelnuts (2002) | $42 |
| ROAST RACK OF VENISON hudson valley apple, pear croquette (1994) | $40 |
| BISTECCA ALLA FIORENTINA FOR TWO charcoal-grilled aged angus steak, extra-virgin olive oil, fagioli all’uccelletto | $49 PP |
| FILET MIGNON roasted, red wine sauce (2017) | $42 |
Barbetta Desserts Menu
Dessert Selection varies daily
| PANNA COTTA(1984) | TORTA DI NOCCIOLE hazelnut (1992) |
| GIANDUJA CHOCOLATE CAKE chocolate, hazelnut (2009) | MONTE BIANCO chestnut mousse, whipped cream (1962) |
| RED WINE BAKED PEARS ALLA PIEMONTESE(1962) | BAKED HUDSON RIVER VALLEY APPLES (1969) |
| GÂTEAU ST. HONORÉ puff pastry, pâte à choux, pastry cream | ZUPPA INGLESE layered custard and sponge cake (1906) |
| MOUSSE OF ORANGE BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE(2008) | ESPRESSO CHOCOLATE CAKE(2002) |
| LEMON AND PISTACHIO TART (1998) CRÈME BRÛLÉE (1962) | AMARETTO AND MOUSSE OF ZABAGLIONE CAKE(2005) |
| MACEDONIA OF FRESH FRUITS (2002) | CHEESE PLATE assorted imported italian cheeses |
Coffee and Tea
| Espresso | Coffee |
| Selection of Teas |
Barbetta Wines Menu
WINES BY THE GLASS
Please ask to see our By the Bottle Wine List.
Sparkling
| Brut Blanc de Blanc Trento Metodo Classico, Ferrari, NV | Spumante “I Love You” Villa Jolanda, NV |
| Brut Rose Champagne Cuvee Leonie, Canard-Duchene, NV |
A selection of Piemontese wines by the glass
White
| Arneis Blange, Ceretto, Piedmont, Italy, 2022 | Gavi, Marchesi de Barolo, Piedmont, Italy, 2022 |
| Chardonnay, La Spinona, Piedmont, Italy, 2022 |
Red
| Pinot Noir, Marchese Leopoldo, Piedmont, Italy, 2019 | Barbera d’Asti Casata Monticello, Piedmont, Italy, 2022 |
| Gattinara, Travaglini, Piedmont, Italy, 2020 | Barbaresco, Riserva Terre del Barolo, Piedmont, Italy, 2017 |
| Barolo, Riserva Terre del Barolo, Piedmont, Italy, 2016 | Vietti, Dolcetto d’Alba Tre Vigne, Piedmont, Italy, 2022 |
Dessert Wine
| Moscato d’Asti, Coppo, Piedmont, Italy, 2023 | $16 – $25 per glass |
ℹ️ Menu Disclaimer (USA-Standard)
Menu items and prices may change. For the most accurate and updated menu, check Barbetta’s official website or Google Maps listing.
⭐ What People Usually Order at Barbetta
Based on customer reviews and repeat visits:
- 🍝 Traditional pasta dishes
- 🥩 Italian meat entrées
- 🍷 Wine pairings with dinner
Regulars tend to stick with familiar menu items rather than experimenting.
⭐ Barbetta Restaurant Reviews – What Locals Say
Looking across Barbetta New York restaurant reviews, some consistent themes appear.
- ✅ What customers like
- 🍝 Authentic Italian flavors
- 🪑 Calm, romantic atmosphere
- 🍷 Strong wine selection
⚠️ What some reviews mention
- ⏰ Service can feel slower during peak hours
- 🎨 Décor is traditional, not modern
⭐ Overall Rating
Around 4.1 out of 5 stars
🪑 Atmosphere & Dining Experience
Barbetta offers a quieter dining environment compared to many Midtown spots. It’s best suited for:
- 💑 Date nights
- 🎭 Pre-theater dinners
- 🍽️ Relaxed, sit-down meals
This isn’t a fast or loud restaurant — and that’s part of its appeal.
🤔 Is Barbetta Restaurant Worth Visiting?
- If you’re looking for:
- ✔ A traditional Italian restaurant in Midtown
- ✔ A relaxed, classic dining atmosphere
- ✔ A solid pre-theater dinner option
Then Barbetta is worth considering 👍.
If you prefer modern décor or quick dining, it may not be the best match.
📍 Location, Contact & Online Presence
- 📍 Address: Available on the verified Google Maps listing for Barbetta Restaurant, New York USA
- ☎️ Phone Number: Listed on Google Business Profile – Click Here
- 🕒 Hours: May vary, especially on show nights
🌐 Social Media & Online Links
- 🗺️ Google Maps: Search “Barbetta Restaurant New York USA” – Click Here
- 📘 Facebook: Barbetta Restaurant official page – Click Here
- 📸 Instagram: Search Barbetta NYC – Click Here
🏁 Final Local Verdict
Barbetta doesn’t try to compete with modern Italian restaurants. Instead, it focuses on tradition, atmosphere, and consistency — which still works well in New York.
Local rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Barbetta Restaurant NYC
1️⃣ Where is Barbetta Restaurant located in New York?
Barbetta Restaurant is located in Midtown Manhattan, close to New York’s famous Broadway theater district, making it a popular pre-theater dining spot 🎭.
2️⃣ What type of cuisine does Barbetta Restaurant serve?
Barbetta serves traditional Italian cuisine. The menu focuses on classic Italian recipes rather than modern fusion or experimental dishes.
3️⃣ Is Barbetta Restaurant good for pre-theater dining?
Yes 👍
Barbetta is well known for pre-theater dinners because of its calm atmosphere and convenient Midtown location near Broadway venues.
4️⃣ Does Barbetta Restaurant offer vegetarian options?
Yes. The Barbetta NYC menu includes vegetarian-friendly Italian dishes, especially pasta and vegetable-based options.
5️⃣ What is the average price range at Barbetta NYC?
- Starters: $12 – $22
- Pasta dishes: $22 – $32
- Main courses: $32 – $52
Prices may vary depending on season and availability.
6️⃣ Is Barbetta Restaurant family-friendly?
Yes. Barbetta is suitable for families, though the atmosphere is quiet and more formal, making it ideal for relaxed dining rather than casual group outings.
7️⃣ Does Barbetta Restaurant take reservations?
Yes. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends and Broadway show nights, to avoid waiting.
8️⃣ What do customers say in Barbetta Restaurant reviews?
Most Barbetta New York reviews highlight:
- Authentic Italian flavors 🍝
- A peaceful, traditional ambiance
- A strong wine selection 🍷
Some guests mention slower service during peak hours.
9️⃣ Is Barbetta Restaurant expensive?
Barbetta is considered a mid-to-high-range Italian restaurant in New York City, offering classic dining rather than budget meals.
🔟 Does Barbetta have outdoor seating?
Availability of outdoor seating may change seasonally. It’s best to check Google Maps or the official website before visiting.
1️⃣1️⃣ What is the overall rating of Barbetta Restaurant NYC?
Barbetta generally holds an average rating of around 4.1 out of 5 stars based on customer reviews across major platforms.
1️⃣2️⃣ Is Barbetta Restaurant worth visiting?
If you’re looking for:
✔ Classic Italian food
✔ A relaxed Midtown dining experience
✔ A good pre-theater restaurant
Then Barbetta is definitely worth visiting ⭐.
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