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    Babbo Italian Eatery

    3.2 (501 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    BABBO ITALIAN EATERY ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Art H.

    8/9/25 Party of four, early Diner with friends. Parking 5/5 Arrived just before 5 pm. Lots of Resturant parking including a few by by the door. Atmosphere 5/5 Contemporary modern Italian, tables and booths. Service 5/5 We were quickly greeted by our server Jaylynn. She brought menus, and took our drink orders. Like many of you reading this review, we've returned and ordered our favorite go-to's and almost everyone tonight did just that. This review focuses on my order which was the full Mixed Spring salad and the two meatball appetizer and the excellent service we received from Jaylynn. She never missed an opportunity to check in with us, from refills to dish clearing and dessert offerings. I would ask for her again, as she enjoyed what she was doing, it's been hit and miss here which can make the difference in your experience. Did you have supper or dinner with service that was prompt friendly and un-rushed? Food 5/5 Everyone enjoyed their choices tonight and I love their Spring Mix salad ingredients including the Vinaigrette, each elevating flavors and textures. Our part of dinner for two $56.65 including tip. Eat well with friends-SYOY!

    Pete's Pink Fettuccine -  note its messy as it was half eaten.  Really enjoyed the sauce!  Wonderful flavors, the pasta was itself was ok.
    Stephen F.

    It's a good American Italian restaurant. The food is what you expect. I do like the variety of white/cream sauces. The restaurants are always clean, I have found the staff to generally be responsive and friendly. Our server last night was a delight. This is a great place in a pinch if you are craving a pasta dish or a pizza/calzone. Prices are reasonable too.

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    Denise M.

    I used to go to another location of babbo quite often, but I've never been to this one. It looks much smaller than the one I had been to but pretty much the same kind of decor, dark wood tables, some booths, and some regular tables. There was a small bar, but to be honest I didn't take a close look. The girl who's her best was very nice and our food came out quickly. When I got there my friend already had the bread with olive oil and balsamic. The bread really is delicious. We both ordered sandwiches. My friend ordered the spicy chicken sandwich which comes on focaccia, and I ordered the chicken parmesan sandwich on focaccia. My sandwich was just okay, and she said hers was too. The highlight was the zucchini chips on the side. They were delicious! It does look like they're pasta is reasonably priced, but I have to say I have never had pasta at babbo. I've always had sandwiches. Maybe next time.

    Creamy Mushroom & Asparagus -tasteless. The majority of the small to go container was pasta.
    Francine N.

    I ordered to go to pick up a mushroom asparagus with penne pasta. Add chicken for six dollars extra. It came up total for $26. I was craving Italian food so I was excited to get it. When I picked it up, I was so shocked of what I received. It was a small to go container with a bunch of penne pasta, sprinkle it in a couple mushrooms and asparagus. The chicken was tiny for six bucks. I tasted the pasta, and there was no flavor. I couldn't believe. I waited an extra 15 minutes to get bread. This place really let themselves go because I catered before for a wedding and it was fabulous so I was quite disappointed on my meal. I probably won't come here again, unfortunately.

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    Mike J.

    The bread was hot and fresh. The steak panino tasted good, but was a bit skimpy on the steak. The zucca chips were plentiful and tasty. I'd rather hear Italian music than pop/hop for more ambience. The server, while polite didn't smile much. The restaurant itself was very clean, but the men's room floor was sticky.

    Cinnamon hot honey crunch  sooo good!
    Emily A.

    Delicious food but our server Angelina was very un-attentive. Friendly manager working though. Definitely recommend the cinnamon hot honey crunch dessert - it was so good!

    Love the menu listing the vegetarian options for pizza. Wish they had their pastas and salads listed out too.

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    Babbo's has the beat salads. I was surprised that they didn't have any kale salad tonight, but the spring salad was great without kale.

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    My girlfriend and I went here last night. I ate a pizza and I've had diarrhea ever since I will never go to this place again.!!

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    Great service - the wait was a bit long but it was Tuesday Spaghetti night. The place was packed and the food was delicious.

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    Have eaten here many times in the past several years and food has always been outstanding. Reliable & a definite go to favorite.

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