how hard is it to get a seat at the bar for dinner at Babbo on a Saturday night?

Answer 1

For reservations please call [phone]

Babbo serves dinner during the following hours:
Mon - Sat: 5:30 -11:30PM
Sunday: 5:00 -11:00PM

Our Wine Bar opens Monday through Saturday at 5:00PM, and at 4:30PM on Sundays.

We accept reservations up to one month in advance to the numerical date, and for parties of no more than six people. We have no formal dress code, and jacket and tie are not required.

Our phone lines are open to take your reservations from 10:00 AM until Midnight, 7 days a week.

We look forward to hosting you soon!

For reservations, please call [phone].

Answer 2

The bar at least doesn't take reservations. I have waited at their bar while waiting for a table even with reservations. If you get to the bar wait it out for a few minutes because there will be people moving out. Also go by 9:pm because after that there will be like minded people looking for dinner at the bar. One last thing, try opentable.com they may have a table left even if you called the restaraunt and they said there are no tables left.

Answer 3

One time we just showed up around 5 ish. They gave a table right in the fron, not ideal because it was a little cramped. Who cares, the food was amazing! That is the clinker, either show up super early or super late. You can't win without a reservation.

BTW, our last visit there we met Mario Batali. He was outside, across the street sitting on the steps of a townhouse with some of his other chefs. He was so nice and friendly! I called him "Chef Batali" and he laughed and said to call him Mario. He asked what we had for dinner and sopke to my husband and I for a good 20 minutes. Took pics with him and everything! Nice guy!

Enjoy your meal!

Answer 4

What a nice free advertising ;)