Despite having a 7pm reservation we were kept waiting for more than 45 minutes and then ushered into a nearly empty diningroom! The ratio of staff was almost 1 to 1 and it was terribly difficult to figure out who our waiter was: you'd ask one for something and another would scurry up to help us. At one point, we... more

After reading through the other reviews I am shocked on seing this place get 5 stars from anybody?!?! Perhaps the Applebee's Crowd. The food is mediocre and can only be flavorful if you have a bland pallet and not truly used to fine Italian cuisine. The trust me I am Itialian review is outrageous. I understand the need to get... more

My husband, another couple and myself went to Barbetta pre-theatre. The smell as you walk in the door is very musty and the air was clammy. The decor was ridiculously run down. It had an almost surreal feel!! Trust me, poor wait staff, BORING menu (I ordered the "aged" beef with polenta it turned out to be pot roast along... more

I was concerned after reading some recent less-than-stellar reviews, but that was not our experience. On the contrary! We were greeted with warmth and the service continued to be gracious throughout our 2 hour dinner. The piano in the background added such a lovely dimension. The meal was excellent and when I asked for something vegetarian, was given a full... more

My wife and I were looking for a comfortable place for New Year's with our four children. Our hotel the Hilton called and confirmed that it would be an appropriate place. We were underdressed and it was not child-friendly. The wait staff was condescending and rude. We were not drinking and after several attempts to give us wine they assured... more

This is one of the worst dining experiences in New York. I went with a friend and our two daughters, who were turning 16, before they went to a play. The outside of the building is beautiful, but that is the only positive thing I can say. The staff is unfriendly. The furnishings and rugs were run-down and outright dingy.... more

romantic setting, great food and service. more

Beautiful outside garden in summer time. more

We were ignored, not offered water, finally managed to order wine but our food arrived before our wine. We were left with empty glasses for half an hour. Bread was already on the table - getting stale - butter knives but no butter. All of these things are forgivable at a cheap diner but not at a restaurant charging these... more