Ambiance Bright, garage-door-open West Village energy -- plenty of natural light, buzzy but not chaotic, the kind of room that makes a long lunch easy to fall into. Appetizers The kale salad is the star of the table -- finely shredded and worked with what tasted like a good hit of pecorino and toasted breadcrumbs for crunch, dressed just enough to stay light. The prosciutto and melon was a solid, well-balanced starter, sweet fruit against salty cured pork with a drizzle of good olive oil, though it's a dish that lives or dies on ingredient quality rather than technique -- this version did the classic justice without reinventing it. Salmon crudo brought citrus and chili for brightness; clean and well-seasoned. Mains The roast chicken was the highlight of the meal -- well-seasoned, properly rested, with crisp skin and a salsa verde that cut through the richness nicely. The meatball, baked bubbling in its own little skillet under melted cheese, was rich and satisfying, more of an indulgent side dish than a centerpiece but a fun one. The pizza was the weak link -- nothing wrong exactly, just unmemorable next to everything else on the table, could use more char or a bolder topping combination to have real personality. Service Quick and attentive throughout -- food and drinks moved at a good pace without ever feeling rushed, and the team stayed on top of refills and plate clearing. Verdict Barbuto nails the fundamentals -- kale salad and roast chicken alone are worth the trip -- and service made the whole meal easy. The pizza just doesn't keep pace with the rest of the menu. Four stars, and I'd go back specifically for that chicken and kale salad. read more

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Situated within the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, Barbuto combines polished Italian cooking with one of Brooklyn's most appealing settings. Surrounded by Brooklyn Bridge Park, the restaurant has a distinct vibe, particularly in the evening. That said, if you choose to dine outdoors, be prepared to share the experience with the park's resident mosquito population. The service was outstanding. The staff were attentive and accommodating when we asked for modifications and substitutions. The food largely lived up to the setting. The complimentary bread was soft, warm and delicious, while the kale salad stood out as flavorful and substantial enough to feel like a dish in its own right. The meatballs, pasta and fish were all very well executed. Dessert was another highlight: the tiramisu was excellent, generously infused with alcohol and a fittingly indulgent end to the meal. Overall, Barbuto delivers a memorable combination of good Italian cooking, polished service and a terrific Brooklyn waterfront setting. A restaurant I'd happily recommend, particularly for an evening when you want the surroundings to be as much a part of the experience as the food. read more

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My two coworkers and I make it a point to plan a dinner together every month, and this month we chose Barbuto. I'll admit, we didn't do much research beforehand. My coworkers tried ordering soft drinks and quickly realized this isn't that kind of restaurant. It's a very authentic Italian spot, so instead they were introduced to Italian ginger ale, which ended up being just ok for them. I had the Sangria which was delicious!! We started with the bread, and it was just freaking amazing. For our mains, we ordered the famous roast chicken (which absolutely lived up to the hype) and the gnocchi, and both were excellent. Not pictured is the kale salad...WOW. I'm usually not a huge salad person because, honestly, when is a salad ever something to write home about? But this one completely changed my mind. It was so fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced that I'm genuinely still thinking about it days later. I can definitely see why Barbuto has such a loyal following. read more

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Barbuto in most cities in America would be great - and it has a great location in NYC and is a beautiful space - but the food just doesn't live up to the hype. Nothing is bad, but nothing is amazing. It is fine italian food with good vibes. At the prices presented to you you would hope for more - and you can get more not far. With Don Angie, Crane Club, I Sodi and others so close, Barbuto is not showing as a winner. Now, if you have a kid or want space while you eat and need a reservation when everything else is booked up, Barbuto does that for you with kind service, that's mostly fast. I'll be back, but more because it's a West Village institution that people enjoy meeting at rather than a culinary experience. If you do come make sure to try the Kale Salad and the meatball, both very good. The Past dishes were all lackluster in my opinion, and the smoked salmon pizza was good, the Hannah pizza was ehh. read more

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That eight year wait for the JW Chicken Al Forno was absolutely worth it. Great service, great food and great company. read more

Barbuto - JW Chicken Al Forno - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I really liked the atmosphere here and great service and he was a bit standard Italian little pricey. The meatball app was good too, but only one meatball even though it was big for $28...tried their classic chicken dish which was good but I prefer my chicken a little better cooked. Not something I would probably re-order though the potatoes were delicious as was the pasta with pepper corns. Definitely above average read more

Barbuto - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

This restaurant really surprised me. I've been to many restaurants in the city and have don't often see a space this large and with this much open space. While normal for long islanders and other non city people, the beautifully decorated area was a welcome sight after spending all day in an office. The food delivered as well. I ordered the duck option and confidently say it is some of the best duck I have had. The sauce wasn't too sweet, and the skin almost had this crispiness to it that was delectable. The side order of potatoes is well worth it, served in a unique extra crunchy manner. Service was the only non perfect thing about this place. While not necessarily bad I wouldn't say we had a great experience either. Waters and drinks were left empty for a while with no one asking and food took a long time to come out. Overall it's enough for me to knock down a star but I still really enjoyed Barbuto and would go back. read more

Barbuto - Pistachio cake, cheesecake, and peach ice cream - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Omg this might be one of my fav restaurant experiences I've had this year. Food was amazing, service was great, and the ambiance!!!!!!!! The slight breeze from the Hudson River, the light and airy seating area, the rustic chic ambiance-- chefs kiss. - Kale salad: 1000000000/10 (best salad I've eaten this year periodt) - Pizza: 100/10 (ok wasn't really expecting the pizza to be amazing but... truly amazing. Sad it was so small though) - Chicken: 100/10 (omg truly the juiciest and best cooked chicken I've had in a whileeee. Chicken is not dry at all and the herbs are really seeped into the chicken, making it super flavorful) - Gnocchi: 7/10 (honestly kinda underwhelmed. Wasn't too sure if the green bean(?) worked well with the gnocchi) - Limoncello sprit: 8/10 (refreshing and perf for the summer) I already recommended Barbuto to like ALL my friends. This might be my go to restaurant for a nice summer night. read more

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Chicken - incredible. Salsa verde amazing. I don't typically love squash but the kubota squash was unreal with a sort of lebneh ricotta type cheese. read more

Barbuto - Chicken and kuurabota (or acorn?) squash - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The pasta here was tasty - I had the gnocchi, which were fried dark and came with a nutty and herbaceous butter sauce. I also had the zucca fritta side, which was battered and fried pumpkin and Swiss Chard with a tangy curry aioli. Everything tasted fresh and the flavors were nice. It's a bit too expensive at $47 after taxes for the pair of dishes, but that's to be expected for the neighborhood. read more

We found everything pretty average from start to finish. Even the baked chicken they're known for was just ok. For what they charge we expected a lot more. read more

Finding the threads of beauty in New York City can be the stuff of adventure -- Barbuto answered the call this night. Having just shaved my beard, I relished the irony of seeking this place out. The contrast of of the dimly lit warehouse-y feel after strolling through the neighborhood-y West Village would have been jarring were I not immediately seated at a candlelit table with a breathtaking view of the Hudson. That's when I told the waiter that I wanted to go "full Waxman." (well half Waxman). Waxman's kale salad was tempting but the calamari and shrimp salad were calling me. A mix of texture -- crunchy greens, threads of soft cheese and perfectly fried shellfish made the salad a delight. Then came the chicken -- the saltiness of the salsa verde hit me like a pesto in a good way and was a wondeful complement to the crispy skin and juicy chicken. I usually never order chicken in restaurants but the medley was worth it. Service was on par - not pushy but very attentive. Memorable night. Thanks Barbuto team! read more

Barbuto - JW Pollo Al Forno - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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We chose this restaurant for quiet conversation that didn't happen but the food was amazing! We had the best seat in the house with a view of the water. We started with the kale Caesar, bread and meatball. The kale was really excellent. We also ordered the fluke app which was yummy but came out late with no plates so we ate it with our mains. I ordered the duck which was perfect! For dessert we had the bubino. Just two bites and I was satisfied! We loved it here! read more

I could not recommend the Chef's Table experience at Barbuto more. I'm a bit of a picky eater, so normally I'm a bit nervous about family style tasting menus where I don't get to select what I'm eating. They brought us out SO many things and I was obsessed with each and every single dish. That literally never happens for me. The tasting menu seems a bit pricey ($100 per person) but when you consider where you are and the huge amount of food you receive it's absolutely worth the price. The meal starts out with an appetizer course, which could really be an entire meal in itself. Meatballs, pesto pizza, olives and focaccia and some delicious salads like kale cesar and radicchio with mushrooms. For mains we were served bucatini amatriciana, gnocchi, roasted cauliflower, crispy parm potatoes, sweet potatoes, frittata and an herb roasted chicken. Everything was 10 out of 10, but my highlight dishes were pastas and the salads. On top of it all, ALLL of this food was per four guests. So for our. party of eight we had duplicates of every single dish. It's an insane amount of food in the best way possible. Service is on point and they kept our red wine flowing all night long. The meal ended with the most delicious pumpkin roll which paired perfectly with an espresso martini. For a special occasion holiday lunch this is the perfect pick. There are so many restaurants around (and of course, Barbuto has their regular menu) but the Chef's Table experience was elevated and an amazing way to treat yourself and indulge. Just note that for the experience you'll need a minimum of 7 guests! read more

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Excellent food. They didn't rush us, which is nice. The service was spot on. They were always filling water glasses, which we love. Cool NYC vibe. Lots of windows. read more

This restaurant always delivers consistently great food whenever I'm In NYC. My client and I dined like royalty on a perfect summer evening on Horatio Street. The only constructive suggestion (after having just read Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara ) is that it wouldn't kill the Barbuto staff to pay attention when patrons frequent your establishment from Dallas on the regular with clients / the restaurant was not busy and no management stopped by to see how our dinner was & the server had zero personality - which was disappointing as the staff brings the dining experience to life in my opinion. read more

Barbuto - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Everything was incredible! The food was absolutely amazing. A couple of standouts: the tuna crudo (melts in your mouth), bucatini amatriciana, kale salad, and the chicken were our favorites. The service was attentive and helpful with great suggestions. A gorgeous space with lovely views as well! read more

The beautifully composed menu unfortunately did not translate to the plate during my visit. I started with the Insalata di Cavolo, which features kale, pecorino, breadcrumbs, and an anchovy vinaigrette. Sadly, the dish fell short of expectations. The kale leaves lacked the necessary oil massage required to break down their naturally tough, waxy texture, leaving the base raw and unpalatable. Furthermore, an overwhelming amount of pecorino cheese dominated the entire dish, creating a harsh, overly salty flavor profile that masked the vinaigrette entirely. At this price point, the execution simply missed the mark. Because of this disappointing start, I did not feel compelled to try an entrée. Instead, I skipped directly to dessert out of curiosity and ordered the Budino. Unfortunately, the chocolate pudding tasted entirely basic. It lacked the depth, refinement, and sophisticated quality one would expect from an upscale kitchen. Despite a fully staffed kitchen, the overall culinary quality was remarkably poor. read more

This restaurant came highly recommended to me by a coworker so was slightly disappointed that the food was very middle of the road when it comes to Italian fare. What it lacks in flavor it makes up in ambiance though as it's situated as an amazingly family-friendly spot for lunch by the water. Although you still have the West Side Highway separating you from the water the massive windows open up the feeling of the restaurant and give a nice sense of airiness. The restaurant has tons of fans set-up which made us a bit chilly but they were quick to turn down the speeds when asked. My favorite item was the pizza (flavorful, saucy and topped with ricotta) although their chicken (which they are known for) was flavorful and juicy. We also ordered a side of potatoes to go with the chicken (as the entree is just the chicken, nothing else) but they were a bit hard and too crunchy for my taste. They also weren't willing to give us any ketchup and instead handed us a bowl of this 'aioli' which wasn't very good. Our waiter was also a bit disinterested and didn't seem happy that we were paying with Blackbird but was at least prompt with taking our orders and at least listening to our concerns. read more

Had breakfast there today and was very underwhelmed. The eggs and toast were room temp, we had to ask for butter and ketchup (they should have been served with the meal), and the servers all seemed a little disconnected. Pretty space, but won't be back. read more

Fantastic Birthday dinner with family last evening. Tyler was an amazing host and walked us through drinks, apps, and dinner- and he didn't miss. Couldn't have picked a better table- street and NJ views with plenty of room. Did I forget to mention the delicious food? Looking forward to returning ! Jim Horgan read more

Was able to make last minute weeknight dinner reservations 24 hours in advance, which was a HUGE lifesaver. JW does it again in the new space. Luckily had a group of 4 so we were able to sample a bunch from the menu. Started with meatball and the insalata di cavolo. Meatball was large but quite pricey for one piece. Salad was reminiscent of the best pizzeria caesar salad you ever had. Brought the group here for the chicken salsa verde and the potatoes. Unbeatable combination. Not usually a dessert person but made sure to save room for 1/2 the dessert menu. Not to be skipped! read more

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Lovely space and friendly, attentive service. Great wine by the glass and the food was decent but disappointing. I found the portions to be quite large so no complaint there. But there is a fine line between hearty rustic and sloppy and I think the kitchen is veering a bit towards the sloppy direction. The beet salad had its skin still on it, though cooked well enough. Not uniformly flavored but sprinkled with salt. The famous chicken's dark meat could have been cooked a bit more, the breast was perfect but I would have preferred more salsa and less oil in the dish. The dessert was very good. read more

I will be dreaming and thinking about the Kale caesar salad! No exaggeration. it was one of the most refreshing and delicious salads I ever had. we had an exceptional dinner at Barbuto and shared all plates. the sage gnocchi was delectable. not pictured is the skirt steak which was so juicy with a perfect char. we finished off with a baked alaska which was a hidden gem! great service and view of the water. will be coming back! read more

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An amazing night helmed by Mr. Waxman and Missy Robbins. Couldn't have asked for better appetizers - kales salad, mushroom pizza, bread so delicious. Missy's pastas were next level - lamb filled tortellini and a ravioli in a delicious homemade tomato basil sauce. Chicken and steak and scallops to finish the evening. We will be back. Nice to see some iconic chefs sitting at the bar at the end of the night enjoying some wine and each others company. read more

Reallyyy enjoyed this place, so much so that I ended up going back the next day for dinner. Great food, service, and vibes? Yes pls! On my first visit, I was with a very quirky friend (hope she reads this lol) and the waiter handled her just fine -- impressive. read more

Barbuto - Pistachio cake and lemon curd for dessert at Barbuto. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Went last week after hearing so many things about Barbuto. I will say the space is beautiful, looking out to the Hudson for sunsets or towards the open kitchen. The service was spot on and exceeded expectations. The food however did not meet expectations. Beet salad was soso, fluke tartare was also mid and the chicken, which I had heard so much about was a bit disappointing. The sauce I did not care for but that's my preference. The bucatini was excellent. Fresh pasta. Delicious read more

Fully lovely experience. We had a reservation for dinner and walked right in. I liked the vibe that they were busy but could still accommodate a walk in. Its welcoming. The waiter brought us our salad before the meal even though he's technically supposed to put the meal in all at once. Very accommodating. I cannot speak to parking as we walked. Yay public transit. read more

Barbuto - Potatoes, Bolognese, Fish, couscous. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The food was good I can't really complain about anything, but I don't think it was memorable. While the ambience is good, great for a date or pre night out drinks, I just think NY has soooo many italian restaurants that are better . read more

I have known about the resturant for a long time but only got to go last Sunday. What a disappointment. Literally everything was disappointing. Everything was so greasy and so underwhelming I was embarrassed to have taken my friends from out of town. read more

Their "famous" roasted chicken was decent. Nothing to brag about. The Zuni Cafe in San Francisco offers a far better roasted chicken. The skirt steak was supposed to have a Bordelaise sauce but I could not taste it. Why?! The accompanying salad of various greens was fresh but the dressing was overly acidic with no balance whatsoever. How can a professional kitchen not provide a proper vinaigrette? Disappointing, to say the least. If Barbuto is rated among the Top 100 restaurants of NYC, I invite you to my home in Baltimore where I can present you with a far tastier and more pleasant dinner. And I am "only" a good home cook! Service was poor. We felt that we were an afterthought. I wanted a beer with dinner but our server did not show up after our entree order. I seriously doubt we will return, much less suggest anyone dine at Barbuto. Shockingly and sadly mediocre overall. read more

I was so excited to get to dine at a Jonathan Waxman restaurant. Roast chicken is my favorite dish and I have eaten it at many restaurants around the world including the famous Zuni cafe in San Francisco! This restaurant is beautiful and intimate inside though a tad noisy. We had a lovely view of the river from our high top table. we ordered a couple of fancy very expensive cocktails that were quite tasty. Our waiter was an absolute doll!! He was efficient, accurate, and funny!! We started by sharing the kale salad. The portion was generous and tasty! Then of course I ordered the roast chicken and my friend ordered the steak. The steak was well cooked but quite under seasoned. The chicken was well cooked and very tasty. Here's the problem- the chicken comes with a very tasty salsa verde on top which unfortunately destroyed the crispness of the skin. A roast chicken with a soggy skin is just not at all what I was hoping for. This meal was indeed tasty though pricey, the setting and service were excellent but the chicken was a tad disappointing. read more

Barbuto - Steak - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here on a Thursday night with a girlfriend and had a fantastic dinner. I was visiting from out of state and she suggested this restaurant, in which she often will take clients. We shared all of our plates and loved everything we ordered. The ambiance and service were great and I look forward to coming back in the future. read more

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I came for an easy Saturday brunch. The dining room is full of high energy and is buzzing with laughter and chatter. Its a great view of the river. Everything was yummy however the pasta was a bit bland. The chicken salsa verde lived up to the hype. The service was incredible. Many waiters and support staff so there was always someone in reach if you needed them. read more

Barbuto - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

We tried to get into Pastis on a rainy Saturday afternoon and there was an hour wait. My friend asked the host which restaurant was his favorite in that area and he recommended Barbuto. We took the short 5 minute walk over. It was lovely inside and had a view of the water. We all loved the food. I had the gnocchi... though not pillowy and soft, the sauce that came with it made up for it a 1000% (still dreaming about it a week later). My friends had a salad and the special and both loved what they had. The only reason for the 4 star rating was that even with the restaurant half full it was still difficult to hear one another and that our server was not the friendliest to the point that we commented on her lack of personality and friendliness. Would definitely recommend and go back for more! read more

Here are the things I remember from my first meal on a Monday night:: Simple and rustic decor that looks out to Hudson River. Crispy, roasted chicken that's well seasoned with savory salsa verde Golden smashed fried potatoes. Crunch outside and soft inside. We got there by 5 and it was pretty empty but became pretty happening an hour into it. My husband ordered some kind of pasta which was decent. The kale salad was pretty good. Pistachio cake was just ok. It's a place I want to return for sure. read more

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Despite how far west it is, we liked this place so much the first time that we came again for a second time! There were no available reservations online, but my friend was able to call for one for the time that we wanted which was a Friday night at 7pm. Like the first time, I appreciated the spacious space. There is some semblance of privacy here unlike other restaurants in NYC. I had the rebelde which contained mezcal (my go to!), passion fruit, campari and lime. The rim was coated with a unique black lime salt. The menu is seasonal so we didn't have the chance to repeat many of the first dishes. We shared the following: 1) kale salad: absolutely delicious. Would get again the third time. 2) fried squash: great concept of a fried vegetable stuffed with cheese on a fresh bed of greens. It was good to try once but nothing special to want again 3) tagiatelle with shrimp and scallops: very tasty. Definitely a great summer dish that tasted light. I thought the noodles were too Al dente/a little undercooked 4) gnocchi with fern, peas, mint and pesto: the texture and taste hit the spot. It was a very delicious summer dish! 5) hanger steak: it was not nearly as good as the first time. In fact it didn't even look like hanger steak; but more of a Chuck meat in how it was cut too.... 6) side of potatoes: amazing as always. Second time was not as good as the first mainly bc of the quality of the hanger steak. There are so many new and great restaurants to try that I probably won't be back for some time. But this still is a great place to try when you're in the City. read more

Barbuto - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

A friend and I visited this spot on a Friday night after leaving the Whitney Museum of American Art around the corner to see Amy Sherald's 'American Sublime' exhibit (which is fantastic by the way). We were seated inside fairly quickly without a reservation. This place does seem popular so I recommend making a reservation if you want to come though. The ambiance was a little loud (it's an open floor almost warehouse like floor plan) and too dimly lit for my liking. I don't like eating in the dark lol. However, the food, staff, and service were amazing. It was also nice that the kitchen is open so you can see the staff preparing all of the dishes. We had the pepperoni pizza and it was fantastic. I don't think I'd go at night again due to how dim it is there, but I'd go back during the day and opt to sit outside with a nice view of the water. read more

Amazing! Try the meatball!!! We had the nicest server, Ryan- such a gem. Definitely will be returning

Finally made it to Barbuto 2.0. Was a big fan of the old one, but this meal fell REAL flat. Made a same-day res on a Friday and got seated at a high table, which was fine. My boyfriend and I started with wine and shared: + Calamari salad + Ravioli + Pizza stagionale + Asparagus + Rhubarb crostata Service: There was a long wait between the apps and entrees, and our server was hard to flag down (after we ordered, never saw him again until dessert). He also recommended a wine to us, we said yes, then he came back with a totally different wine after apparently getting a recommendation from a coworker (?) We drank it but it was an odd order of events. Food: The calamari was the best dish we ate. The ravioli was good but a little underdone, and the asparagus was too salty. The pizza was solid. Dessert was good but at that point we just wanted to get out of there. Verdict: As much as I loved the old Barbuto - I went multiple times and even celebrated Christmas Eve there once - I cannot in good conscience recommend the new iteration. read more

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