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$$$ Greenwich Village Italian

It shouldn't take more than one bite of tender barbecue squab to understand why it's so hard to get a reservation at this casually elegant restaurant, whose menu strays widely from Italian standards and hits numerous high points in dishes such as rabbit with Brussels sprouts and house-made pancetta. This is the perfect spot for a raucous celebratory dinner with flowing wine and festive banter. But be forewarned: if anyone in your party is hard of hearing or bothered by loud rock music, choose someplace more sedate.

Italian Lively Prix-Fixe Lunch Dinner $$$

Quick Facts

110 Waverly Pl.
New York, New York  10011-9102, USA

212-777–0303

www.babbonyc.com

Known For:
  • Palate-pleasing house-made pastas
  • Loud, questionable music
  • Great Italian wine list
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: No lunch Sun., Mon., Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential

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