Babbo

Italian restaurant in Greenwich Village, Babbo sits on tree-lined Waverly Place tucked between brownstones and small boutiques. The West 4th stop is just a five-minute walk away, making it easy to slip in after a subway ride or a stroll through Washington Square Park.

Over lunch or dinner they lean on classic techniques while bringing in fresh touches nightly, keeping the menu concise but considered. Drinks flow freely—coffee comes straight from the siphon, cocktails balance bitters with fresh citrus, the beer list covers Italian staples, and the wine glasses tilt toward small producers you won’t find on every carte. Dessert orders spike after espresso, the sweets arrive in generous scoops or delicate layers.

Call ahead if you plan to arrive at peak hour; tables in the front room fill before the 7 p.m. bell rings. The 110 Waverly Pl address anchors them a block away from the quieter end of the street, so the sidewalks stay civil even when the dining room hums.

Use the map for the shortest route: directions. A quick right on MacDougal puts you back onto car-free foot traffic in moments.