BARBATELLA: "SPIRITED" BUT SENILE? RATING: GO (BUT TREAD CAREFULLY) We were in for the $29 three course dinner tonight. This was our second time. We like the place, we love the deal. So...what was wrong? Our first visit, green dining room. Lovely woman, very good service. Second visit, the other room (with the pizza oven and gelato station). Our server was...let's just say he was in a VERY confused state. -Came to the table with a water pitcher. "Oh, we'd like bottled water, please." Okay. -Took our drink order. -Circled back a few minutes later and took our food order. Interrupted me as I was giving it to say, "I'll take the dessert order later." Okay, no worries. -No drinks. -No drinks. -Bread basket ordered. -Bread basket arrives. -Apps arrive. -Server comes back to confirm food order (maybe don't interrupt me and you'll "hear" it). -No drinks. -I inquire about drinks. "You ordered drinks?" Yes, we did. "Sorry, lots of tables and I'm the bartender, too." Really?! Okay, you know what, just bring the wine. -Server knickname given - Excuses -Brings wine. -App plates cleared. -Entrees arrive. -Server comes by to check on things. Great. -Server comes by, starts "refilling" our glasses with tap water (with the bottled water still on the table. Whoa! -Entree plates cleared. -Server takes Dessert order. -Desserts arrive. -Server arrives in the middle of dessert to ask if we'd like dessert. Whoa!!! Look, we're there for the deal, but we're diners and we're not jerks. We like to order and enjoy a cocktail, bread basket, contorni, add a few bucks to the tab. We generally tip well. The Server did himself a disservice by not offering any add-ons, and providing opportunities to increase the check (bottled water, sides, etc.). We tipped fairly despite the multiple snafus. Barbatella is a very nice restaurant with delicious food and a wood burning oven (a personal weakness) offering a VERY good deal right now. Good luck to you though if you get the server who has recently undergone a lobotomy. p. sand read more

This restaurant is one of our favorites . We love their Margarita pizza . We always sit at the bar due to its much quieter and quainter . The bartender Natalia is wonderful with a great personality and attitude. She had a full bar as well as taking care of the servers drinks. She never missed a beat. When a male bartender eventually joined her , he was not even close to the welcoming personality as Natalia . He seemed to be simply in the way . We have had other food there , which was also delicious. Yet we usually stay with our Margarita pizza . I would recommend this restaurant and I have several times to family and friends. read more

Friends wanted Italian food after Naples Players excellent show, Les Miz, so we chose to try the summer three course menu for $29, with a bottle of wine added if two people ordered the menu. Great first course choices - Caesar salad , fried mozzarella or prosciutto over pea purée. All were tasty. Second course pasta was excellent, salmon cooked well but the Olive/caper topping was overwheming and salty, pork scallopini Parmesan was just ok. Everyone was jealous of my tiramisu for dessert, while they had lemon sorbet and chocolate ice cream. Our white wine was tasty, another surprise, but I don't care for Merlot, which our friends had. Our waiter was friendly and efficient. He didn't rush us but checked often for our needs. Courses were served with time in between to relax. A good meal, but I have to say, I want to return and try their wood fired oven pizzas. read more

Great lunch special!! $16.95 for your entree and a glass of wine!! I had the Parma sandwich and it was absolutely delicious. It was prosciutto arugula, and fresh Parmesan. The bread was toasted to perfection!! the service was quick and absolutely loved the vibes here on a Saturday afternoon. read more

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Had a most pleasant dinner here. The location is very nice. A very nice restaurant just behind this - market - was closed and we originally wanted to go there. Again, the food was good but just expensive. We did not make it for happy hours, so it was just expensive. I have the pizza which was good, we also had two other dished and some wine. The wine was over priced and just ok- overall if the price was 30% less, wine 40% less, it would be a good place. Seems the restaurateurs in Naples are trying pay for their multi-million dollar houses by over charging. read more

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Ok here's one of my best kept secrets so Shhhhh ! I love, love, love Happy Hour especially at Barbatello's on 3rd in Naples! Honestly again, one of the best kept secrets in Naples! I set up on the beach walk over to Happy Hour from 3pm-6pm daily and then walk back for the amazing sunset over the water! $4 Peroni's on tap?!?? Honestly, it doesn't get better! You're welcome and save me a seat please read more

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The food in Barbatella is always on point. Hubby always orders their steak and I love their apps especially their eggplant and end with Nonna lemon torta cake. The glass of Alexander Reisling made it the perfect evening! Ambiance and staff are also the star. read more

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Great outdoor dinning place with a friendly wait staff and several (improvised) vegetarian options. Good selection of reasonably priced cocktails. Solid B+ for the Mario's Negroni. Vegetarian pizza's toppings were fresh and delicious. All vegetarian options were suggested by our very friendly waiter who just made the dinner more special by anticipating our asks. read more

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The food was pretty good and the service was well. The pizza was a little bit undercooked and the cheese fell off. It was the classic Italian American restaurant. read more

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Not worthy of a visit. At a table of 6, we would rate 5 of the meals as average, and one as unacceptable. The half lobster on the $52 seafood platter was inedible due to overcooking. It also had one unopened mussel, and a rotten clam. This platter should never have made it out of the kitchen. However, the worst part was the manager's response to our complaint. Although the meal was comped, the manager's response to the complaint was to say that no one has ever complained about the seafood platter. Some positives; the cocktails and the appetizers were good. But this restaurant is not worthy of it's location in downtown Naples. read more

very incredibly AVERAGE service, and food. we live within walking distance and we're looking forward to the food. Not worth it. so many better experiences in Naples. read more

What's better than 100 layer lasagna this special that they have on occasion is a must have. it is so light and flavorful perfectly crafted. We enjoyed last night with several friends that have not experienced it and we all agreed it was the best lasagna experience at a restaurant. Great setting outside perfect service from our waitress. Great drinks delicious wine all in all an awesome night in Naples read more

Barbatella - Epic layer lasagna special don't miss it when it is featured - Italian Near Me - Naples, Florida

A hidden gem! We missed the happy hour, but were so glad we came. The exterior is beautiful with lots of outdoor seating and a fountain. The interior is just gorgeous with green walls and beautiful light fixtures and a large bar. We ordered wine and the chef's 3 course prefixe menu. The service was nothing to write home about, but it was not bad. The eggplant Parmesan and meatballs were both excellent starters. The swordfish had out of this world flavors with the whipped buratta potatoes and pine nuts. It was the best swordfish I've ever had! My husband enjoyed the pasta primavera. The sundae for dessert really blew me away, so many wonderful flavors and a huge portion size. The doughnuts were a miss. Overall, I would definitely come back to enjoy the prefixe menu- a great price at $39. read more

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This restaurant is gorgeous. Lovely outdoor patio, stellar service by Vanessa as well as our busser. Food was amazing, my salmon was cooked to perfection. Best Ceasar salad I have ever eaten. The other great thing was that they were willing to alter the entree and salad to accommodate my picky husband. Negatives , it's crazy loud inside . As the restaurant got busier, the noise escalated. Acoustics inside are not great so carrying on a conversation is a big no. Then there was the line to the bathroom that stood by our table which made me believe there was one stall in the men's room. Still, the food and the service and the gorgeous ambiance made it a place I would definitely drive from Ft Myers to dine at again. Next time dining outside.... read more

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Is this for real. 1 star only because the bartender is amazing. How do u charge what u do for food when it looks like this. Taste is average. But wow. I bought food for my family. Paid $100 for 3 dishes. Don't care about spending money for food. For FOOD... all i can say is won't be back. Embarrassing really. And this was early. Not busy. And dont say it's because it's in a togo box. Look at the measurements. Ur welcome. Plated no different. And if so even more embarrassing. read more

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Off to the side small ice cream shop Absolutely the Best ! Creamy small batch Ice cream read more

We went to Naples yesterday and had lunch and dinner, and dinner was at this establishment. The outside patio ambiance was beautiful. The inside restaurant was nice and interesting but a little small. Our waiter was a great guy, smile, welcoming, friendly, and attentive. The food came out fast without any kind of delays. The wine we had was fantastic. Now the Italian food . We had lasagna, eggplant appetizer, and pasta alla Norma. If I was a guessing man, there is not an Italian chef in that kitchen. If you all don't mind I would like to keep this food portion simple for this review because the only negative is the food and maybe some people care more about service and ambiance and might not be as picky with the authenticity of Italian dishes. So back to the dishes themselves simply the sauce was chunks of tomato not cooked and everything needed salt and more love, let's just stop there. I think the patio and service was nice, but I cannot return because of the lack of authenticity in their Italian dishes. Food 5.5 on the Italian dishes Ambiance 9.0 outside Service 9.0 read more

Over all I'm giving this place a 3 because the pizza in their online photo looked nothing like and tastes nothing like a traditional Neopolitan pizza, which is what I googled and expected. The main reason we went there was because our favorite pizza place, La Trattoria was closed. The restaurant interior is adorable, with a huge bar and outdoor dining. We were the only ones there inside, except there were two families outside when we first artived. Lastly, the service was good and the waitress was very polite. If they want to know how Neopolitan pizza is done, they need to get training from the staff at La Trattoria. read more

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Delighted to find a great place to dine with 3 young grandchildren! Wonderful choices in food and they loved it all!!! Right there you can tell Barbatella knows how to prepare fabulous meals, plus in a lovely setting in gorgeous old Naples, FL! read more

The most amazing crowd and fun at Barbatella's on 3rd street in Naples!!! the food is outstanding the service is amazing and they know their wines! I highly recommend. Eat outside and people watch too!! read more

Barbatella - Italian Near Me - Naples, Florida

Very solid Italian spot on 3rd. A bit more relaxed and cheaper than Campiello's, it has a gelato take out to boot. We tried the dried cherry radicchio and arugula salad and a classic pasta rigatoni and were very satisfied with the nice bits of guanciale and al dente pasta. Pleasant bartenders with half off wine bottles under $100 on Wednesday night! read more

Making our way to the downtown area we stopped and put our name in for a table. 30 min wait was easy, gave us a chance to walk around. This was our third time at Barbatella's and it's has always been wonderful. Seating either inside or outside will give you good views. The service has always been great and quick. Our party of six ordered pizza, salmon and pasta dishes. Great tasting! This night there was live music and it made the dining even better. By the way, the Peroni beer is very cold from the tap. Make sure you stop by and give them a try and enjoy every bite. read more

The women with an accent answered phone and was very curt with my sister. Informed her that there was an event and there was no outside seating. Our waiter Michael was pleasant enough but when I informed him that the lasagna had ricotta cheese in it not the bechemel that it specifically states in the menu and which I may add they say is one of their specialties he couldn't have cared less. Not only did he not apologize he actually tried to argue about it. I have traveled and eaten all over the world and have never been spoken to with such irrelevance. The artichoke Caesar salad was small, dry and not many artichoke hearts. when we asked for bread it came with no butter or oil. There was no ambiance we were at a high top table in the middle of the bar. It was loud , uncomfortable and very over priced for less than average food. We won't be back and definitely will not recommend and we are not snow birds. Good luck Elizabeth Auer read more

This deserves no more than 3 stars for a few very specific reasons. Although the chicken parm and the eggplant app (tiny but tasty) was very good, the menu for the lasagna clearly lists "bechamel" but it's just cheap ricotta instead. It was an obvious difference, the reason 2 in our party ordered it, and when we asked the waiter he admitted it, brushed it off and said that's just what most places do. Inside is also very small and loud. I would have given 4 stars since most was very good, but this lasagna issue was ridiculous and unfortunately, typical these days. read more

Barbells in Naples! Great place with great food! Fantastic service! Fresh! Outside but covered. Great fun place. Just be ready for a bit of sticker shock when you get the bill, the only negative and I was the only one not drinking alcohol at the table because I was driving. Great experience just plan for the extra money! read more

Consistently one of the best for food, service and setting! We brought a coworker who was in town here. The Octopus appetizer was so good. He loved that and the Pizza. We also had the Broccoli Rabe and Sausage Pasta always my favorite. Thanks for another great meal. Highly Recommend. read more

I ordered the bolognese. It was pasta, watery marinara and almost no meat -- approximatelu 1 tsp of cooked meat in the dish. Oviously they are cheapening their dishes to accommodate whatever financial constraints they are having. We used to go to Barbatella frequently. it's not our first disappointing meal this season. No butter or oil was served with the bread, which unfortunately I had to eat because there was no protein in my dish. read more

We ordered carry out, as we had just arrived in old Naples. The online ordering was non descriptive for the pizzas. Needs work on that aspect. We had wonderful drinks at the bar while waiting for our order. The pizzas were good. In St. Louis, it is hard to beat our pizza style. We needed more spice, garlic and sauce. Just a different foody vibe. The beauty of this place in the Italians style, was impeccable. Worth another visit. read more

The chicken parm was the most tasteless, dry meal I ever had- literally no flavor at all! Caesar was good- Lasagna was ok! read more

love this place. Mario, the manager is a GEM! the opera nights are super. and the food great, service fabulous and the most friendly and accommodating staff. Tina Nicholson read more

We recently had dinner at Barbatella and were very disappointed. We have always dined there in the past and was one of our favorite restaurants. We absolute love the bar area and the outdoor patio seating. We requested outdoor seating with our reservation but upon arrival we were told there were no tables available. We were seated indoors which was not to our liking. Unfortunately this was not the case this time. First off and totally unacceptable was the fact that our server suggested a Cabernet wine which was $30 a glass which we only realized when we got our check. The pasta Carbonara was very watery instead of a thick sauce which is the way it should be served. My husband was disappointed in is linguine and clams entree. read more

Barbatella - This is the linguine and clams entree this year and no where compares to the pasta seafood entree from the previous year - Italian Near Me - Naples, Florida

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It's been awhile since I had a meal here. Every once in awhile I'll go to the bar during happy hour and I think I will stick to that. This place is way overpriced for just average food. I had the Linguine Vongole which is basically linguine with clams, cherry tomatoes and basil. Nothing special and not too flavorful. Some of the friends with me ordered pizza, which looked good but I didn't try any. So a small pasta dish and a glass of wine was $60 which included a small tip. I say small because with such inflated food prices (not just here but everywhere in Naples) servers automatically get more in tips, but now 20% is considered minimum. I don't agree. Plus now tips are not being taxed. I think we have to rethink our tipping culture here in the U.S. Sorry, this is not Barbatella's fault so I'll stick to the rating here. Average. However the ambiance is nice being in downtown Naples (thus the nosebleed prices for average food). read more

excellent food, superior service, very loud acoustics. Mario went out of his way to accommodate us.

Really disappointed, been coming here for a long time and had a very rude waiter. I asked about the buy one get one pizza night for Mondays that I had gotten the week before and he snipped and said oh it's in season we don't do that anymore only in the summer time. I told him how I had gotten it the prior week and I believe sometime in March and he said that I was wrong and that wasn't true. He could have been very nice about it as was I but was not. I don't think I will be coming back for a while now. read more

Barbatella on 3rd Street is always exceptional. The atmosphere is upscale but relaxed, the service is professional, and the food is consistently fresh and full of flavor. One of the best dining experiences in Naples. read more

We went for the 100 Layer Lasagna night and so happy we did! Wonderful and a nice portion- paired with the arugula salad and we were totally content ! Highly recommended you try it ! read more

Barbatella - 100 layer Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Naples, Florida

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I want to start by saying this is the first review I have ever written. I have traveled the wold and have never delt with such rude management in my life. From the start the man and woman that greeted us at the hostess stand were absolutely awful. They treated us like we weren't paying patrons and couldn't care less about our business. If our children weren't starving I would have left. After dealing with the awful treatment the food was completely Inedible. The kids Mac n cheese was bland. They chicken fingers were awful and the adult entrees were tasteless. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place with all costs. read more

Very good food. I'm never a huge fan of margarita pizza but I really enjoyed theirs. Girlfriend was also very happy with food. The inside was beautiful and the pizzas came out very quick. read more

I'll start this review with the positives. This place has decent seating including a nice outdoor area. The staff is very friendly and attentive. As far as the food, we ordered a Caprese salad and Pasta & Fagioli Soup followed by a margarita pizza and one glass of wine. The food was good but not worth the price we paid. Our bill was $76 without the tip. Food not worth the price. Parking is available in the street for free or a near by parking lot. This may be a good spot to check out for some but we won't be going back due to the high prices. read more

Barbatella - Margarita pizza - Italian Near Me - Naples, Florida

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THE PICKY EATER FROM BOSTON Review: Barbatella 1290 3rd Street So. Naples Holiday visitors coming to town? I highly recommend an evening full of Christmas spirit on 3rd Street South with a fabulous dinner at Barbatella! With Christmas on the horizon and nary a snowflake in sight, we were feeling a bit nostalgic for that winter wonderland memory of a New England White Christmas. With that in mind we decided to get fancy, head into town and join in the Christmas Stroll on 3rd Street. And what a fun evening it was! I just love the setting of Barbatella. Nestled in the heart of Old Naples, we chose to sit in the lushly landscaped courtyard with twinkling lights, a gorgeous fountain and planters overflowing with bougainvillea. It feels like you've found a special little hideaway in Tuscany. We started with drinks and I ordered my go-to cocktail, a Belvedere Martini, up with olives with the hot rocks on the side. This time on the advice of a friend who is a Martini aficionado, I ordered it "bone dry" meaning little to no Vermouth...and it was excellent!! I think my complaint about my Martinis being harsh is totally relative to the amount of Vermouth. So it's "Bone dry" for me, from now on. My husband had the specialty drink called Naughty & Nice. A luscious concoction with Vodka, Bitters, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, fresh lime and Prosecco, decadently delicious!! Our server Michael was excellent; super attentive and so cheerful, eager to make sure everything was just right. This time I remembered to take a quick look at the ladies room, it was in ship shape! The bread basket arrived fresh out of the oven, crunchy on the outside, soft and warm inside. We whipped up a dipping sauce and dove in. Next we shared our favorite appetizer, the Arancini. ($19) Hidden inside the perfectly crispy crust is a creamy flavorful wild mushroom risotto, all swimming in a bath of delicious Black Truffle aioli. If we weren't in public I would've licked the plate! After that, we ordered a Regina Margherita Pizza cooked in a wood fired oven. It was just the way we like it; bubbly and ever so slightly burnt crust, sweet tomato sauce, gooey mozzarella and a dusting of Basil chiffonade. ($22) Next up was the Lasagna. ($29) I love Lasagna and this one was a standout. Layers of tender noodles baked with a delicious beef Bolognese, béchamel sauce with fresh green peas, lots of melty mozzarella and topped with shaved Parmesan. So delicious and plenty to share. We went full-on Italian but the menu is really quite varied with offerings such as Faroe Island Salmon ($42) or a 12oz. Black Angus NY Strip Steak ($65) We finished our dinner just in time to join the fun out on the street. At 7:00pm our winter wonderland fantasy came true with a real live snowfall softly wafting out of the streetlights! It's was such fun, Christmas music filled the air, people were bustling about, admiring all the gorgeous window displays, peaking at Santa sleeping in the crescent Moon and taking selfies with the kids in the snow! That very rare New England night when the winter Moon is full and the snow starts to fall, the trees are dusted in a blanket of white and all is calm...that's something very special. But strolling down 3rd Street in shorts and sandals in the middle of December with bedazzled Palm trees swaying gently in the breeze...even Santa would agree, that's pretty hard to beat. Merry Christmas everyone! read more

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