I ate here tonight and the most disappointing element was the service. We waited on our second course and the waiter never returned to our table once despite needing an additional beverage for my dinner. The food is good but the wait staff need to up their game. It was a Monday nite so not super busy. The waiter's ambivalence impacted the experience of the place for me so this is something they need to work on. read more

Visited on a beautiful spring afternoon, following an enormous and amazing dinner the evening before. So I was looking for fresh and light, and yay! I found it. The carrot side dish was intriguing-true baby carrots whole-roasted with a tangy herb sauce. And the much-reviewed kale salad lived up to its hype. The server was friendly and prompt, and did not seem to mind my asking for a not-on-menu cocktail ( vermouth spritz). In retrospect, I would not sit outside again; the view is strictly 'traffic jam on the West Side Highway' unless you crane your neck far to the left to catch unobstructed river. But I'd twist my neck a bit for that salad. And you can always sit inside. read more

Finally went to the new location and it did not disappoint! I do miss the old vibe but the new space is larger, which is a bonus during these covid days. We had the kale salad, squid salad, meatball, smoked salmon pizza, chicken and potatoes. Everything was perfectly prepared and presented. To me, Barbuto is the ideal neighborhood restaurant, not pretentious, with lots of great menu choices, and where you know you're going to get a fabulous meal. Also if you don't want alcohol, I highly recommend the Phony Negroni. Thank you! read more

One of my top 5 favorite restaurants in the city. So glad they found a new home. Roasted chicken, kale salad, pastas; you can't go wrong.

The food was delicious, from the cheese plate, to the gnocchi and pizza, and the impeccable Negroni. The service however, is subpar at best. Our waiter was rude and impatient. We ordered one of each side, and none of them ended up being what he described. Still delicious, but I'm not sure how one gets kale confused with broccolini. read more

The old Barbuto was much better. Fantastic atmosphere and environment in the new space but the food just isn't as good. The portions are very small and getting smaller and prices are going up. Skip the chicken and bolognese. If they have the carbonara, it's a must get. Overall disappointed in last three visits and and have been going here for 5+ years. read more

The food was AMAZING! Try the chicken or steak - you can't go wrong with either. The "1919" is a cute cocktail that won't have you too buzzed. My only complaint was that we sat at a table pretty much in the kitchen, so it got pretty smoky and uncomfortable at one point - outside of that, top notch experience. The staff was kind and attentive and the vibes were on point. Can't wait to visit again. read more

Another example of The Emperor's New Clothes at a NYC restaurant. The old Barbuto was always wonderful. The new lacks everything the old one had. It is a soulless factory. Everyone orders the chicken and kale salad and the kitchen is pushing it all out so fast so that tables can be turned as quickly as possible. The decor is all concrete - trying to look cool but obviously the cheapest way to go. We ordered the chicken (of course), little gem salad and hannah pizza. The chicken was overcooked and we got maybe a tablespoon of salsa verde (very tasty but way too little) and remember, nothing else comes with it. The salad was terrific, the pizza was boring - a crime in a city that can boast such amazing pizza. Most offensive though was that as we ordered dessert and coffee, our server told us "the hostess" needed our table. In other words: you got to go. We weren't lingering. But ordered dessert coffee and a digestif. Instead of being able to enjoy a Sunday lunch at a leisurely pace, we were given less than 2 hours to finish our meal. As we walked out of the restaurant, we saw empty tables and nobody waiting for tables. Paying exorbitant NYC prices to eat at a restaurant with overly-priced, mediocre food and then being told to leave is not a place I'll go back to. read more

My go to for exceptional Italian in my neighborhood. Hip ambiance and the food is always solid. This last time we had the chicken, potatoes and carbonara. All fantastic and my favorite dishes on the menu. Our server was very attentive and fun to talk to. read more

After waiting a whole month for my reservation (yes, a month), I was glad to finally try dinner at the new Barbuto. It's a totally different vibe from the Barbuto I used to know (and IMO, I liked the charm of that one better). Barbuto is a huge space overlooking the west side highway and water, dimly lit with a pretty large bar area that was totally full. There was a wait list to sit at the bar, so I'd recommend showing up early if that's your thing. We showed up for our reservation and was told the table wasn't ready yet, so we grabbed some negronis at the bar (not the ones on tap) and they were solid. At the table, our server was really friendly and sweet and we didn't feel rushed at all, which was a plus. Started with the kale salad, which is probably one of the best kale salads in the city as you can't go wrong with a bunch of cheese and breadcrumbs on your greens. We also started with the meatball- this was interesting and I think we could have done without it. I'm a melt-in-your-mouth meatball fan, so the deep fried texture was a little off for me. Flavor was good, but I really wish they would have added more sauce! My favorite dish of the night was the rigatoni- nice and al dente with a delicious spicy sausage ragu and whipped ricotta. The chicken was... fine. The smaller pieces were juicy and larger pieces were a bit dry, overall lacked flavor. Got a side of the parmesan crispy potatoes, as well- those were delicious. We were too full for dessert this time. I miss the old Barbuto, tbh. I probably won't be running back, but a good option for dinner complete with a nice view and good service. read more

Jonathan Waxman is a culinary icon. When I went to his Barbuto NYC and expected food to anticipated heights, I found my experience very disappointing. Pasta was way too Al dente, even crunchy on not only my dish, but my partner's. We sent it back, and it was returned corrected. Flavors were not anywhere near a standard such as Chef Waxman would expect when he's not present. The red sauced pasti was more like chef Boyardee if I'm being completely honest. Although we were very nice and kind with regards to our meal, the manager made no attempt to visit with us, in fact we felt ignored by him, when in really high quality restaurants, issues are usually followed up by a managerial showing. His job is to act in lieu and support of the chef, as I'm sure Chef would not be pleased with the way this was handled. This experience did not warrant the cost, as I felt betrayed by an expectation set in history by such a culinary icon. read more

Really pretty restaurant. Casual place and the huge windows are everything. Got the bruschetta and calamari salad. Both really good and tasty. The place was packed. We waited a little bit to get water and service, but once he arrived, it was quick. We got the rigatoni, gnocchi, linguini with shrimp and the soft shell crab. Everything was very good. It was a little heavy handed with the parmesean on the pasta dishes. read more

Longtime fan of pre-Covid Barbuto so I was excited they reopened. Missed the intimate and neighborhood feel in the new space. Walking in last night felt like walking into a sauna. Uncomfortably warm the entire dinner. Ordered old favorites: kale salad, Brussels sprouts, the chicken dish - along w/a few new: strozzapretti w/bolognese & the roasted squash with chestnut honey. Home run dish was the squash. Walked away disappointed with everything else. The kale salad and the Brussels sprouts were insanely salty and the pasta and the famous chicken dish were under seasoned. The chicken dish, which I loved in the past, really lacked flavor and some parts were dry. Had to ask for salt. As much as I wanted to love the meal I just couldn't and wondered what had happened to the deliciousness I remembered from before. Sadly I'm in no hurry to rush back. read more

Great service and atmosphere. Really enjoyed the bar seating and thought the food and drinks were both very tasty. I had dinner before stopping here so was only planning to get a drink to check it out but the menu looked really good so I ended up getting the calamari, corn and zucchini dishes. All three were nicely executed, my only small feedback would be that I felt the zucchini gratin was overly salty due to amount of cheese. The corn has great flavor and tasted fresh. They restaurant has a nice view of the river and the space had a nice intimate feel even though it's very open and could potentially get a little loud. read more

Overrated and overpriced. Had the worst time in our new york experience. Risotto was awful.

Good food, horrible horrible service. I used to go to their old spot all the time, this is not the same Barbuto anymore. This restaurant will not last long if they don't keep up with their staff management. Shame. read more

All good all the time ..chicken is what culinary dreams are made of...that and the kale salad may have ruined me forever from having any desire to try other places, and not just keep eat there exclusively over & over & over & over again read more

Delicious pasta, kale salad, and chicken. Very reasonable prices and large portions. Great service and solid ambiance. Will definitely be going back! read more

The food was good and the service was amazing. The restaurant opened tonight so I want to make sure they had customers. I showed up after chores on Citi bike. I looked a mess in a bright yellow bike jacket. Not a seat in the house. They couldn't have been more welcoming and accommodating. The host, the manager, and the bar tender all went out of their way to ensure I got a seat at the bar. Did I mention that I looked like a bike messenger and they treated me like a celebrity. read more

Hate to do this because Jonathan Waxman seems lovely and how can everyone be wrong? but this dinner stunk! I carry a salt shaker in my purse and the food was too salty even for me. The cabbage salad was boring, the pizza seemed homemade in the worst way possible, and the pastas choked me to death with their salt. Again, I put salt in my fruit smoothies. Avoid!!! read more

This had been on our must-try list for a while, after all the times we saw Jonathan Waxman on Top Chef. As with too many celebrity-chef restaurants, alas, too much gets lost in translation between the maestro and his kitchen orchestra. Barbuto is perhaps best known for its roast chicken, and it is decidedly a cut above the norm, delicately seasoned and juicy. But perfectly fine shouldn't cost $32, especially when it's served a la carte. Want a side dish. That'll cost you another ten. We also had the fettucine in a mushroom sauce. it was fresh. It was flavorful. it was nothing you couldn't get at innumerable Italian joints and for less than $26. The $16 calamari salad was the best thing we ate. Overpriced beer and an aggressively priced wine list are also minuses. You'd think some of the money being made would go toward decor. The current iteration of Barbuto feels like they found an empty space, plopped some tables down and decided to open a restaurant. Warm and welcoming it was not. If you're in the area to head to the Whitney Museum, as we were, you can do better and for less. We were hoping for much more. Barbuto didn't deliver. read more

Incredible. Great food, equally great service. We were out of towners who don't typically eat at "famed restaurants" so we were a little nervous and our waiter Jeffrey could not have been more accommodating and kind. He took the time to explain the menu, the dishes, and make excellent recommendations. We are not kale fans but he talked us into the kale salad (gently!) and it was THE BEST DECISION. if I lived close I would come back just for it and a glass of wine every day. My husband is a big Jonathan Waxman fan and it was a dream to come sample the food in a laid back atmosphere. The food was elevated but not pretentious- we split a reasonable bottle of wine and felt like every dish was well priced and well received. We had such a memorable, lovely experience that I came home and immediately bought the Barbuto cookbook for him. I am still thinking about the potatoes! We will be coming back on our next NYC visit. read more

Had fun with friends beautiful people and staff. I'm looking forward for a great time again brunch

An outstanding meal and everyone was so kind and friendly. They moved our reservation for us at the last minute when my friend was delayed at work and were so gracious about it. Our server, Ida, was fun, friendly and helpful. The gnocchi was so good I wanted to order it again! (But we ordered an excellent dessert instead). Get the kale salad. Looking forward to returning and ordering the other pastas. read more

I need to balance my negative reviews with praise for some of my favorites. Barbuto NEVER MISSES. Excellent. Can't say enough. The food is perfect and the service is fantastic. The Carbonara is #1. read more

tried a few things, including the chicken, steak, and pasta, all terrible. definitely avoid.

Can I give this restaurant WORSE THAN ZERO! DINER BEWARE!... After a very nice early dinner, my husband & I were presented with the check and we furnished our customarily used bank debit card, taken by the Maitre'D. She shortly returned and informed us the card was declined. The problem: IT WAS NOT OUR CARD. She nonetheless persisted in accusing us of putting down that card on the check. A search ensued and our card was not found. The declined card was a different bank, a different color and could not be mistaken for ours...We stopped all charges on our card. In our follow up call to the restaurant the next morning, she still insists we intentionally tried to scam the restaurant. This is outrageous and not good hospitality. Especially since it's likely that someone who works at the restaurant swapped the cards. read more

My wife and I had an amazing meal here. Very cool space, great vibe. Food was amazing, everything we had was delicious. The chicken is as good as advertised. Exceptional pasta. Our new favorite date night destination. read more

Staff rude and insensitive, hard for parking , observed Vermon droppings , I really don't care about the food ,

Yes the great roasted chickens is back ! recognized lotta plates on the menu, still very good, service needs work but still training

Unfortunately overall bad experience dining here after being really excited for the new opening. The host service was terrible - we were seated 45 minutes after our reservation time and the hosts just told me that there was nothing they could do; the people sitting at our table could stay as long as they wanted and we just have to deal with it. They were hostile when we checked in at 30 minutes and when they finally seated us, the hostess didn't even make eye contact with us, threw our menus down, and then proceeded to go back to the host stand and shoot us dirty looks for the remainder of our dining experience. The food was pretty good - pizza, calamari salad, gnocchi were standouts, bucatini and budino were good, chicken and prosciutto were forgettable. Overall not good enough though to make up for the terrible experience. Too many good Italian restaurants even in the West Village to deal with being treated like that. read more