Del Posto vs. Babbo
Looking at the tasting/prix fixe menus in particular. Going to NYC in May and can't choose between the two. The fiance and I are fairly adventurous (him more so than me) but are both a bit put off by offal. Any advice? Which would you choose?
All of this, of course, assumes I'll be able to get a reservation. Haha.
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11 Comments:
One vote for Del Posto! If you opt to eat their Enoteca, the $52 prix fixe is a fantastic value.
Alaina Browne at 1:15PM on 04/16/09
babbo. had one of my most memorable meals there. del posto didn't quite live up to my expectations even though it was delicious.
SEats at 2:09PM on 04/16/09
babbo! pasta tasting!
allot at 2:31PM on 04/16/09
Yes, Babbo is a bit nicer and not so expensive - not that its cheap. If you get there at 5:30 you can eat at the bar, which I prefer.
bltzie at 3:30PM on 04/16/09
Depends on what atmosphere you want, too. Babbo is a zoo. Pastas are great at Babbo, the rest of the menu less so. Del Posto is excellent across the menu but is more sedate than Babbo. The Enoteca at Del Posto is a great value, as noted above.
JRonLI at 5:07PM on 04/16/09
Babbo, if you can get in, but the Enoteca at Del Posto is very good, too.
empath at 6:01PM on 04/16/09
Babbo's really not that special...lets be honest...both the pasta AND regular tasting menu sound a LOT better than they actually are...and its awfully crowded and a nightmare to get a reservation...Del Posto all the way
maverick2884 at 8:15PM on 04/16/09
Babbo is crowded. It is a zoo. DelPosto is quieter and more elegant and has an amazing bar. But the truth is, the food is infinitely better at Babbo. Enoteca is a relative bargain but it has gotten uneven.
Deb07 at 9:09AM on 04/17/09
Del Posto was a tad bit disappointing when I went. I've never been to Babbo because I can never seem to get in, but I've been to the little sister Lupa and loved it.
meem21 at 10:31AM on 04/17/09
I have only been to Babbo, but it was amazing and worth every penny...I think its popularity after so many years is indicative of its superb quality.
eeichholz at 11:40AM on 04/17/09
Skip them both, go to Il Buco
Il Buco
NoHo
47 Bond St
(btwn Lafayette St and Bowery)
New York , NY 10012
Phone: 212-533-1932
Website: www.ilbuco.com
You'll have a better time and a superior meal.
Babbo is load and Del Posto is pompous. Il Buco is reserved and fulfilling.
angrywayne at 1:36PM on 04/21/09