Babbo

Meeting for lunch at Babbo is as decorous an affair as doing so at any other restaurant on Albemarle Street. With a modern facade, the dining room is pleasant and well designed though typically on the narrow side, as are most of the venues in the neighbourhood.

We had fizzy water and a salad and roast baby chicken as part of the fixed menu, and all were done well and were sufficiently tasty. We finished with fresh mint tea, conscious that lunch should be light enough to allow us to get back to work with a clear head.

Though I was not sure when Babbo was conceived, it seems a convenient alternative to the many others that I have frequented over the years in the Albemarle neighbourhood.

We had read a number of good reviews about Babbo and looked forward to our dinner this weekend. Sorry to report that is was average at best. The Suckling Pig main course was a surprisingly small portion. The rest of the courses were also a disapointment. Dinner for 4 (3 starters, 4 mains, no puddings, 1 expresso, 2 glasses of wine and 1 presecco, 1 coke) £240.00. Disapointing. Perhaps the head chef was on holiday.

Babbo is without doubt one of the best Italian restaurants in London at the moment. The entire team always seem to go well above and beyond to ensure that you have a fantastic experience whether it's a quick lunch or a long lazy dinner. The restaurant has a nice chic but relaxed feel to it and the rustic inspired menu is fantastic with plenty of traditional dishes given the special treatment by chef Doug Santi.

I've dined there several times over the past few months and still find it difficult to choose as the menu has so many highlights. As many of the previous reviews point out on top of the great food and wine you are made to feel so welcome – something that often seems to slip in restaurants nowadays. Babbo is definitely one for a special occasion and ideal to treat yourself. Prices are on the higher side but to be honest everything is so perfect it's impossible to fault the bill.

If Babbo doesn't have a star come January then there is something deeply wrong with the Michelin Guide! If I could find a bookie I'd stake my house on it!

I went to babbo last week and the restaurant is really good the food is prepared with precision the service friendly,the staff smile all the time ,well done guys…

I recently was recommended Babbo by a few colleagues who had been there before and they wouldn’t stop raving about it, so had to give it a try for myself. I went during lunch and had a set menu that was excellent value for money. I loved the feel and atmosphere about the place, the interior is absolutely stunning. The food was on another level and service was good. Highly recommended

Great place to eat with friends. Food was amazing. One of the best I have had ever!! Very Authentic Italian which i loved. I recommend it to everyone.

I recently visited Babbo with my husband to celebrate our anniversary. We were recommended by a friend and it was an amazing dining experience. The first impression was excellent, we felt really welcomed and the restaurant's atmosphere is great. Loved the interior decoration! My husband was impressed with the quality of our food and the dishes were all delicious. A special place to go, would recommend to all.

I have been to Babbo several times now and I make it a point to eat there at least once on each trip to London. It is a perfect place for a first date when you want a quiet atmosphere to talk with someone. The food is wonderful and the after dinner treats are always a good conversation piece. The decor and service are perfect when you want to escape the hustle of London. I can't think of one thing on the menu to point out. It is all great!

One of the new great restaurants in London, will soon get in the TOP 10 list.
The food is really fresh and there is so many choices in the menu that you will need a help from the waiters (great by the way).
We start with a fresh burrata, not the dry ones that you will find around London, this is something that worth the visit, big, juice and creamy burrata… I’m a huge fan of cheeses but this one is the best in London.
Was looking to indulge myself so got a Lasagna, was crispy on top and really moist inside….Amazing.

My girlfriend had a summer salad, colorful and look really healthy compared with my burrata… but no worries she them got a Veal Milanese, could not resist and helped her out to finish…

After all this extravagance we shared a simple and well done tiramisu, was very good…

The manager even offer us a small glass of sweet wine to finish… service is good… Italians everywhere…

I recommend this restaurant…