Place looks nice, service was good but unfortunately, food was fair. Started with the burrata. Visually appealing and looked like a large portion with all of the accoutrements. Unfortunately, it was totally bland and not large at all. The side sauce added nothing and over 30$ with tax/tip. For entrees, we shared the lobster pasta and the guazzetto di Pesci. The pasta was good. Reasonable amount of pasta but we would have liked some more chunks of lobster for the price. I thought the sauce was only ok but my girlfriend liked it. The guazzetto di Pesci was only fair. The sauce was lacking flavor. Also a very small bowl of broth with maybe 3 small shrimp and muscles, a few small chunks of fish. and two sad, tiny pieces of bread on the side. Since we were still quite hungry after the meal, we ordered the lotus chocolate caramel dessert. This was the only dish we really liked. kinda hard to mess up gelato though. It came with a hard outer candy shell and a very small cookie center that was sweet and delicious. Overall, an average meal at best that we both felt was lacking in taste and size. Won't return. read more

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We came here for brunch on a Saturday afternoon as a group of six. Overall, the food was pretty good and the service was fine, but both the service and food were noticeably slow. They did bring out complimentary bread, which was appreciated, though it felt like something that should be standard rather than a highlight. One item someone in our group wanted -- the octopus burger -- was unfortunately unavailable, which was disappointing, especially given that it was brunch and still relatively early in the day. That said, the dishes we did order were good and well prepared. The space itself is nice: the front functions as a cute coffee shop, while the back has tables for sit-down dining. Because of that setup, the vibe feels more casual, but the menu offers solid options. Overall, it was a good experience, just not a great one -- a decent brunch spot, but nothing that blew us away. read more

This was a random find for a beautiful breakfast. Spacious with earthy colors all through the dining area. Beautiful set up, sitting area in front and spacious dining towards the back. The staff were helpful and attentive. The food was delicious. Yummy omelette with sides. My only complaint was that the bacon was chips crispy, would have liked it a bit chewy. I stayed in and worked for a few hours, it was quiet and pretty serene. I'd go again. read more

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Perfect spot for a girls night! I'm so glad San Babila opened on the UES - it's a great addition to the neighborhood. Came on a friday night with my girlfriends. We were a little late for our reservation, and they gave our table away, which was quite annoying. However, the service, hospitality, and food more than made up for it. Someone came over to apologize for the mix up and offered us complimentary white wine while we waited for another table to open up. The wine was delicious! When we were finally seated, we started with some drinks. I got the Speranza, and it was light, fresh, and delicious! We were pleasantly surprised by the complimentary bread basket brought to the table, as it's a rarity in nyc these days. We split a burrata amongst the table. Loved the addition of figs. I ordered the rigatoni all'aragosta for my dish, which was beautifully presented and tasted even better than it looked. There was a decent portion of lobster in the dish, and I couldn't even finish all of it, I was so full. One of the best pasta dishes I've had in a while. My friends ordered the bolognese and the fettuccine alla nerano, and they enjoyed their dishes as well! We skipped dessert this time, but I would definitely be back for it. I also want to try the paccheri next time, as well as their coffee shop in the mornings! Overall, a well executed restaurant with great ambience (would be great for a date night with the dim lighting and ability to hear each other speak). They just need to get a bigger dining room so they can seat more parties because they always seem to be booked full! read more

San Babila - Rigatoni all'aragosta, fettuccine alla nerano, pappardelle bolognese - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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3.5/5 This place has been on my list for awhile now. I liked how it was a coffee shop during the day and then restaurant at night. I stopped in to get a coffee and journal. They have some specialty coffees/lattes so naturally I had to get one of them. I got the cocco mello - has coconut flakes and 3 espresso shots. It didn't taste coconuty and it was slightly frothed. It was $9.79, which is quite steep for a drink and considering it was in a skinnier glass. The barista was nice and she brought me a water cup too. The place is super cute and vibey. I liked the green velvet and warm touches - from the bar to the dining room area. I will say, I think the high top tables at the front are too tall for the stools. I was bent over at a weird angle to journal. There's a single stall bathroom in the back. read more

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Second dining experience at San Babila, and it was just as excellent as the first. Our party sat at the bar and started off with cocktails, followed by the focaccia with garlic butter and the arancini. Wow, both of these appetizers were insanely good, and I highly recommend both. For our mains, we ordered the Cacio e Tre Peppe, the risotto, and the Gnocchi. The Gnocchi was the star of the evening, followed by the Cacio e Tre Peppe. Beautiful ambiance, lovely service, and delicious food. What else can you ask for? read more

San Babila - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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I love this place. All of the dishes are plated beautifully and are so colorful. The space is pretty and the service is great. I didn't get it this time, but the lobster pasta is the best I've had. Prices are reasonable too. read more

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We came here the other night for dinner. Ordered the Barada, which was only fair, small portion as well. Side sauce was not very flavorful, for dinner we ordered the lobster pasta, and the guezzetto di pesci. The pasta was good, reasonable size amount of pasta, but we would like some more chunks of lobster for the price. I did like the sauce, though. The other dish was lacking flavor. Very small portion, both of the broth and the fish. Only had three small shrimp and some muscles. We ordered the lotus chocolate caramel for dessert...we both enjoyed this. Overall, average meal, overpriced and small portions. Service was good and ambiance was nice read more

San Babila - Barbara - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Probably one of the top three cacio e pepes I've ever had. All of the pastas were very tasty, creamy, al dente, and came in generous portions. We ordered three vegetarian pastas for two people instead of an app, and we basically took an entire one home. The drinks and service were just okay. Ambiance was nothing special either. Would come back for the pasta read more

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Such a great addition to the upper east side! Came here for dinner on a Thursday night and had a lovely experience. The inside is dimly lit and they were pretty busy but it was not too loud at all. We started with the truffle potato cacio e pepe which was absolutely delicious. The truffle wasn't overpowering and the sauce was amazing. We split the lobster rigatoni and the pappardelle and both were incredible. The rigatoni has large lobster chunks and I normally do not like bolognese sauce but it was incredible with the pappardelle. Would absolutely come back and would love to try their pastries! read more

San Babila - Truffle potato cacio e pepe - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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San Babila is solid, has a good vibe, and won't disappoint. It was a good experience but might need a little tweaks (just my thoughts) to be a more standout experience. The Cacio e Pepe potato antipasti was good, with some truffle shavings on top. It wasn't the hottest when we got it, maybe a little warmer than lukewarm. But the Cacio e Pepe was delicious. My entree of gnocchi with mushroom and truffles was a little too similar to the appetizer, though that is probably an error on my part. The consistency and the sauciness was too similar. It was good but likely could have used some more freshly ground pepper, maybe some more salt, or something more. It didn't quite hit home for me. My wife got the lobster pasta dish, which was good but also needed a little something extra... maybe some spice/heat or something. We ordered a bottle of wine and the price ranges from $50 up for a bottle. read more

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Cute spot with great service! Started with the poached pears with gorgonzola that melted in our mouths. The bolognese and broccoli pasta were both delicious and we ended with a pistachio cannoli and tartufo. Will be back to check out the coffee shop in the morning. read more

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Stopped by for lunch with a friend. She grabbed a cacio e tre pepe ($32) and I got the lobster rigatoni ($38). Everything was... fine. Service was decent (the place was fairly empty for a mid-weekday lunch, but to be expected given the area) but the food was best described as average. My friend's cacio e pepe didn't have enough kick/pepper and my dish wasn't very flavorful. I did bring home half my dish as leftovers and with a night in the fridge, it did absorb more flavor - and my husband enjoyed the leftovers more than I enjoyed my original lunch! Will give them a try for coffee in the near future. The space and interior are gorgeous, it's just a shame that there's construction next door for the foreseeable future. read more

My friend D moved into a small apartment next door and has been raving about this place, ordering takeaway frequently but never braving solo dining. We changed that situation last night. The cafe delivers solid and authentic Italian comfort cuisine at reasonable prices for the UES, and the staff were lovely and attentive. And solos? The bar is the place to be for solo diners, with the ability to order from the full menu . Loved it. read more

This is absolutely one of the best restaurants to open on the upper east side as of late. The food was exceptional. You can tell the pasta was made fresh. And meeting the executive chef it was clear how excited he is about the menu. read more

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We enjoyed our appetizers which were the fritto misto and the arugula salad with fried artichokes. I was disappointed in the lobster rigatoni and thought it was pretty flavorless. The steak and potatoes entree was very good though, it was cooked well and the truffle aioli was a nice addition. For a new restaurant, a bit disappointed that we had to ask the waitress to walk us through the menu as I felt they should be excited and call out their favorites or signature dishes. The ambiance is very nice, it's clean and modern and a cozy space. Would return to try other dishes read more

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What a lovely addition to the upper east side. This coffee shop turned restaurant at night is lovely. The front area has pretty seating and the bar is very pretty. I got an iced latte. It was tasty. This place turns into a bar/ restaurant at night. I am hoping to come here and try dinner as it looks very good. The barista who helped me was friendly. Stop in if you are in the area. read more

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Really tasty new addition to the neighborhood. Really sexy and moody interior, great vibes for date night. Everything was relatively tasty, wine delicious and balanced cocktails. Highlights for me included the black truffle gnocchi, which was incredibly tasty. Couldn't stop eating it! Tuna tartare was fun but I hated the lack of crunch that typically goes with it. I wanted chicken on my salad and the side of chicken was $16 but looked ridiculously small for the price, would not recommend. Was delicious so I guess I can't complain too much. Service was fine for NYC. Overall was a decent experience, will definitely be back! read more

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Stopped by this newly opened cafe and soon to be bar/restaurant! They currently have drinks/pastries in the morning and then drinks at night. The pistachio croissant was tasty. I liked how it wasn't too sweet with a nice legit pistachio flavor. Croissant could have been flakier even after reheating it. The ham and cheese croissant was decent; appreciated the ratio of ingredients to the croissant, but otherwise average. Not sure if they outsource their pastries. My latte and cold brew were mediocre at best. The latte was watered down and cold brew a little burnt. Staff were polite! I do like the interior decor, especially the velvet green seats and green/brown accents. I liked the floor to ceiling windows which offer a great amount of natural light. A few tables in the front available but otherwise the back restaurant is not ready yet. Don't think I'll be coming back for breakfast, however I do look forward to checking out their drinks and restaurant when they officially open! read more

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Currently in their soft opening, San Babila is a cute cafe in UES to grab some coffee and nosh on some Italian pastries! We grabbed some croissants and some cappuccinos, which all were made well and were aesthetically pleasing. Staff were friendly, and they were more than willing to provide recommendations and share their favorites. The place is super cute, and a great morning pit stop before work or anytime you need a caffeine/pastry boost. Their bar and restaurant will be opening soon, offering handcrafted pastas - so, stay tuned! +try their pastries +friendly & helpful staff read more

Wonderful! We stopped in tonight and had the Burrata, Spaghetti San Babila, Bolognese and Branzino. The Spaghetti San Babila was phenomenal and there were zero complaints about the other dishes as well. Every bite was perfect and the service couldn't have been better. We are so excited to have this spot on the upper east side. The ambiance is lovely as well with the perfect vibe for a casual Italian dinner. Cannot wait to come back. read more

San Babila - Branzino - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Came back to try more dishes. Everything has been delicious. My family and friends enjoyed. Thank you! read more

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San Babila is honestly one of my favorite spots in the city. The vibe is beautiful -- cozy, stylish, and just really good energy all around. I've been a bunch of times now, each time with a new friend, or a group of friends, and it's always a great experience. The cocktails are amazing -- the Aperol Spritz and Negroni are my go-tos, and the one with basil (can't remember the name!) is so good also. Food-wise, everything I've tried has been delish. I'm not even a gnocchi person, and I tried some of my friend's order: the gnocchi al tartufo and it was so pillowy and delicious. If you are a gnocchi person you should definitely get this. Also, the ragù di osso buco and branzino are really good, and the truffle potato cacio e pepe is amazing. And get the fries. They're the best fries ever, especially with a side of Caesar dressing and garlic aïoli. You'll thank me later. Everyone who works there is so kind and welcoming -- from Camilo, to Matthew (who makes the best morning coffee there) to Kimberly, Marc, and of course Chef Francesco. You can tell they care, and check on you during your time dining. It's also just a great place to sit at the bar for a drink or grab brunch. It's not too loud, there's nice music, and amazing food. I literally can't stop coming back. read more

San Babila nails the Milan-meets-Manhattan vibe. The space is stylish and cozy, perfect for date night. We started with the artichoke salad which was excellent and fresh. I had the pappardelle with osso bucco ragú and my wife had the gnocchi with black truffle. Both were delicious. Service is friendly and attentive, and prices are reasonable for the quality. The drinks are great too! read more

San Babila - Ragú di osso bucco - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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A great addition to the neighborhood! Very beautiful interior and you can tell everyone who works there really cares. I would recommend the latte with pistachio if you like a sweet latte. The pistachio lobster tail was also really good and crunchy read more

Such a gem- Can't wait to return!! Beautiful restaurant, decor and space is stunning. Had the most delicious pastry with an iced coffee made by friendly and attentive staff! Will be back and can't wait to try their dinner and drinks. read more

1. Food- especially the Octopus, for the price so not worth it. If this is a starter then I worry about the entrees. Hmmm? Considering returning back to try the "dinner entrees" to give it more fair of review. 2. Service - excellent 3. Ambiance- gorgeous Food will either make this restaurant last or not and definitely the price point. Since it recently open people will try it. The question is will they return to give it more business? Let's see... good luck read more

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I recently heard about this place and am so glad we tried it! Pasta made fresh daily!! Very charming and cozy atmosphere. Friendly service and the food was phenomenal! Highly recommend!! read more

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I went to the grand opening of San Babila the other night and have to say I was blown away. This is some of the best pasta I've had in NYC. They have so many incredible options too, each one with such a unique flavor. The service was incredible and quick for how busy they were, and the inside is really chic. Every single appetizer we had was amazing as well. In my opinion, the top bites of the night were the truffle potato cacio e Pepe and the Rigatoni All'arogosta. This is without a doubt my new favorite restaurant on the UES and I can't wait to go back! read more

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Small table, slow service, passive aggressive waitress, over cheesy, masks all the other flavors, doesn't check on the order. I'm still thirsty five hours later from how over cheesy and salty it was. Pretty place. Beautifully decorated. Interesting menu items but the waitress was passive aggressive and did so many things wrong including the order being covered in something I asked for very little of, I couldn't even enjoy the atmosphere. read more

This is such a great addition to the upper east side. I've been for coffee in the morning and went back later that night for dinner. The dinner was 5 Star. Elegant dining with Michelin star chef, who prepared the most amazing meal. The potatoes were some of the best I've ever had and the gnocchi was epic. I heard they're going to roll out a brunch and lunch menu as well. I'm looking forward to coming back and making this my upper east side neighborhood spot :) read more

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A co worker bought us some of your croissants that was delish. I decided to buy a few different items today for us to try. I walked in smiled and said good morning placed my order and ask the flavors of certain item she seemed annoyed then the other person placed my tea down, I said I ordered a large she the proceed to tell me it will taste weird to which I said to her normal places, add two teabags when you order a large, she then poured the small tea into a large cup and added more hot water and of course the tea was horrible when I asked for an Apple soft cake she put it in a bag I ask her to place in box because it'll get smudge which it did. My server Atika also asked me if I wanted my change? Can you wait for me to tip you. At the end I couldn't wait for her to put my items in a big bag I just wanted to get out of the store. I wouldn't recommend this place truly disappointing. Overall ambiance was nice read more

San Babila - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Thrilled to welcome a new Italian restaurant to the UES! Every dish we ordered was outstanding, so much so that we immediately ordered a second round of the truffle potato cacio e pepe the moment we finished the first. Other standouts were the burrata with tomatoes and figs, fettuccine bolognese, cacio e tre pepe, and rigatoni all'aragosta. Each dish was artfully plated and full of flavor. The cocktails were also fantastic! Service was excellent -- very friendly and attentive. The space itself is beautifully designed and has a great vibe. Can't wait to go back soon! read more

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Absolutely authentic Italian food! You can truly taste the quality and passion in every dish. The owner, Francesco, is amazing -- warm, welcoming, and clearly cares about giving guests a genuine Italian experience. The wine tasting was excellent -- definitely try the Ippolito wine! Highly recommend this place for anyone who loves real Italian cuisine. read more

Best truffle potato and gnocchi was out of this world. Great variety of drinks and exquisite wine menu read more

Pastas were ok. Salad and bread were very good. Great and attentive service. Chic and intimate atmosphere.

Amazing food, ambiance and service! All of the pastas were perfect and the drinks were amazing.

Great food. Every bight delicious. Quality and thoughtfulness in the heart of the upper east side's Lenox Hill. I look forward to come back to this place. read more

San Babila - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Really really great new spot on the upper east. I'm picky. I like flavor. And this place delivered. Salads well dressed and perfectly seasoned. Potato truffle app delish. Buratta was perfect and the sauce it came in should be a gazpacho, I'd eat it with a spoon. Gnocchi fire. Fish perfectly cooked. Drinks really tasty. Honestly, no notes. Highly recommended. Will be back. read more

Food was delicious. Great wine. Service was excellent. Feels like a downtown restaurant with warm but hip interiors. Great addition to Upper East Side. read more