I know a lot of people like the food here, but I was not impressed. The service was good. The ambience was slacking as it didn't seem like an Italian eatery. I haven't been back since.
Noah R.
Food was pretty good, and service was not bad at all would actually come back, This left me going to the toilet 4 times now so was it worth it? Perhaps.
Marian E.
Great food reasonably price with great service. Very quiet most of the time.i love the margarita pizza.
Alec G.
The food here was excellent, I was so pleasantly surprised. Our server Stephanie was such a big help; she listened to me struggle to describe the flavor profile I was looking for and made insightful suggestions. The restaurant itself has such a nice vibe! I definitely have to come back here, such a great experience.
Joan P.
I have only been back to babbo three times since the major renovation was completed, and each time I wonder why I am not dining there more often. Recently I stopped in around 2:00 and enjoyed a delicious dish of asparagus and mushrooms with shaved Parmesan, and a perfect GG martini. My server, Drew, was also the bartender, and everything about the experience was first rate thanks to him.
Katie M.
Wow- can't believe we've been missing out on this place! We loaded up at Sprouts for the week then saw Babbo on the other side of the parking lot and went to give it a try. We had been to another location maybe a decade ago so it seemed "new" to us. I ordered the new lemon garlic spaghettini (sun GF noodles) and my husband ordered a fish with buffalo chicken. They also brought bread with olive oil and balsamic to the table. My dinner was so good- so lemony but not overpowering. My husband really enjoyed his but would probably ask to sub for a different pasta next time (slurping noodles gets messy!). This place was pretty dead but I noticed a lot of to-go orders were being picked up. It was clean, friendly staff- overall a great experience- we will definitely be back! Ps- big portions- I've got enough for lunch tomorrow!
Erin O.
This place is the fast food of italian food. Its good, but not even remotely "great." My new favorite thing is their need to add a BS "Surcharge" for rising menu pricing. Nevermind that that are selling a soda that costs 11 cents for $3.50 but now they need to add another FEE because they need to reprint menus everytime the pricing goes up. Heres an idea.. USE COPIED MENUS. I went in and had three drinks and two basic entrees and with their BS surcharge it was $55. Plus tip. NEVER AGAIN.
Janice J.
Food was okay. Nothing special. Service was especially slow that day. Normally it is better supposedly, my husband and I went out with some of our friends who like this place because they said it was their favorite. But it took them awhile for anyone to even get our drink order. Then even longer to bring our drinks out. It wasn't that busy and there was a "manager" talking to an older gentleman who was reading a book because he had been there the past few nights while we were waiting on our drinks and it felt like we were being ignored because all of his attention was on that gentleman. I do think he sat after us and got his drink way before us as well as his bread. Then we had what was either this boys first night working or he was coming off of a serious smoking break because he wasn't on it at all. He was younger but he was clearly having an off night or something. Not something I would justify for a 2%+ service charge to our check for. The food was forgettable and a bit too garlicky but that can happen. I wouldn't mind coming back for take out but the service alone is dissuading me. Then at the end our server thanks us for being so "laid back". We were trying our hardest not to cause a scene and didn't know whether to laugh or be upset. Now looking back, the main thing that sticks out is how slow and irritating the service was. It's a shame too because it is a nice and clean resturant and looked pleasantly inviting at first. I do hope that management is providing better training in the future because this place did have potential to be one of our favorite restaurants and WAS our friends until a few days ago. Please either raise the menu prices so you can afford to get decent servers or have the capacity to actually train them. I'm sure other patrons wouldn't mind the increase instead of paying an addition at the end for sub par service and food.
Mandana N.
Never been. In the mood for Italian. Great ambiance. Very clean & everything is exactly where it's supposed to be. Love that. Drew was so friendly. Told me about the family. Wishing them nothing but best. The food....amazing. Portions are huge! Had the creamy garlic w/ asparagus. I have lunch tomorrow. Thank you for a wonderful experience
Pam S.
The petite salad with chicken, added on 2.94% service charge , plus tip cost $18. Way too much for what I received. The service was great.
Watery marinara, ordered the.spicy Italian sausage pasta. Worst pasta I've ever had. Service. bread and tea were good.
Ernesto Tito A.
My experience at Babbo was great! Showed up on Saturday night (7pm, Mother's Day weekend) and got a table right away. Jordan our server was on top of everything! Food quality was very high! Creamy sauce, well prepared chicken, great flavors, and must try dessert! Enjoy! Clean environment, spacious, full bar, great service!
Kym M.
Love the food and the service at 16th & Glendale. Great lunch specials, pizza and salad - Enjoy
Donna M.
The staff is very friendly and welcoming. The salads are amazing but the my favorite is the spaghetti, the sauce is so delish and it's on special on Monday and Tuesday. Also the bread is yummy. I probably visit this establishment a couple times a month. Would highly recommend.
Josh M.
Brought the family in after an event downtown. Surprised we were able to get a table for 7'so quickly on a Sunday night. The staff was great getting things out for the kids and making recommendations for a couple of first timers. Eating keto is tough at an Italian restaurant but they have some great options that don't have pasta. Definitely dirty keto but better to be dirty than to take down a plate of carbs. Kids enjoyed a simple plate of penne with butte sauce. Their favorite. Our son loves their Spaghetti and Meatballs. Caesar Salad with grilled chicken is great. Get it without the croutons if you want a keto option. Babbos is always consistent. Not the best there are better places in the valley but hard to find consistent places that everyone in a large group will be satisfied with. Give it a visit if you haven't been yet.
I know a lot of people like the food here, but I was not impressed. The service was good. The ambience was slacking as it didn't seem like an Italian eatery. I haven't been back since.
Food was pretty good, and service was not bad at all would actually come back, This left me going to the toilet 4 times now so was it worth it? Perhaps.
Great food reasonably price with great service. Very quiet most of the time.i love the margarita pizza.
The food here was excellent, I was so pleasantly surprised. Our server Stephanie was such a big help; she listened to me struggle to describe the flavor profile I was looking for and made insightful suggestions. The restaurant itself has such a nice vibe! I definitely have to come back here, such a great experience.
I have only been back to babbo three times since the major renovation was completed, and each time I wonder why I am not dining there more often. Recently I stopped in around 2:00 and enjoyed a delicious dish of asparagus and mushrooms with shaved Parmesan, and a perfect GG martini. My server, Drew, was also the bartender, and everything about the experience was first rate thanks to him.
Wow- can't believe we've been missing out on this place! We loaded up at Sprouts for the week then saw Babbo on the other side of the parking lot and went to give it a try. We had been to another location maybe a decade ago so it seemed "new" to us. I ordered the new lemon garlic spaghettini (sun GF noodles) and my husband ordered a fish with buffalo chicken. They also brought bread with olive oil and balsamic to the table. My dinner was so good- so lemony but not overpowering. My husband really enjoyed his but would probably ask to sub for a different pasta next time (slurping noodles gets messy!). This place was pretty dead but I noticed a lot of to-go orders were being picked up. It was clean, friendly staff- overall a great experience- we will definitely be back! Ps- big portions- I've got enough for lunch tomorrow!
This place is the fast food of italian food. Its good, but not even remotely "great." My new favorite thing is their need to add a BS "Surcharge" for rising menu pricing. Nevermind that that are selling a soda that costs 11 cents for $3.50 but now they need to add another FEE because they need to reprint menus everytime the pricing goes up. Heres an idea.. USE COPIED MENUS. I went in and had three drinks and two basic entrees and with their BS surcharge it was $55. Plus tip. NEVER AGAIN.
Food was okay. Nothing special. Service was especially slow that day. Normally it is better supposedly, my husband and I went out with some of our friends who like this place because they said it was their favorite. But it took them awhile for anyone to even get our drink order. Then even longer to bring our drinks out. It wasn't that busy and there was a "manager" talking to an older gentleman who was reading a book because he had been there the past few nights while we were waiting on our drinks and it felt like we were being ignored because all of his attention was on that gentleman. I do think he sat after us and got his drink way before us as well as his bread. Then we had what was either this boys first night working or he was coming off of a serious smoking break because he wasn't on it at all. He was younger but he was clearly having an off night or something. Not something I would justify for a 2%+ service charge to our check for. The food was forgettable and a bit too garlicky but that can happen. I wouldn't mind coming back for take out but the service alone is dissuading me. Then at the end our server thanks us for being so "laid back". We were trying our hardest not to cause a scene and didn't know whether to laugh or be upset. Now looking back, the main thing that sticks out is how slow and irritating the service was. It's a shame too because it is a nice and clean resturant and looked pleasantly inviting at first. I do hope that management is providing better training in the future because this place did have potential to be one of our favorite restaurants and WAS our friends until a few days ago. Please either raise the menu prices so you can afford to get decent servers or have the capacity to actually train them. I'm sure other patrons wouldn't mind the increase instead of paying an addition at the end for sub par service and food.
Never been. In the mood for Italian. Great ambiance. Very clean & everything is exactly where it's supposed to be. Love that. Drew was so friendly. Told me about the family. Wishing them nothing but best. The food....amazing. Portions are huge! Had the creamy garlic w/ asparagus. I have lunch tomorrow. Thank you for a wonderful experience
The petite salad with chicken, added on 2.94% service charge , plus tip cost $18. Way too much for what I received. The service was great.
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Watery marinara, ordered the.spicy Italian sausage pasta. Worst pasta I've ever had. Service. bread and tea were good.
My experience at Babbo was great! Showed up on Saturday night (7pm, Mother's Day weekend) and got a table right away. Jordan our server was on top of everything! Food quality was very high! Creamy sauce, well prepared chicken, great flavors, and must try dessert! Enjoy! Clean environment, spacious, full bar, great service!
Love the food and the service at 16th & Glendale. Great lunch specials, pizza and salad - Enjoy
The staff is very friendly and welcoming. The salads are amazing but the my favorite is the spaghetti, the sauce is so delish and it's on special on Monday and Tuesday. Also the bread is yummy. I probably visit this establishment a couple times a month. Would highly recommend.
Brought the family in after an event downtown. Surprised we were able to get a table for 7'so quickly on a Sunday night. The staff was great getting things out for the kids and making recommendations for a couple of first timers. Eating keto is tough at an Italian restaurant but they have some great options that don't have pasta. Definitely dirty keto but better to be dirty than to take down a plate of carbs. Kids enjoyed a simple plate of penne with butte sauce. Their favorite. Our son loves their Spaghetti and Meatballs. Caesar Salad with grilled chicken is great. Get it without the croutons if you want a keto option. Babbos is always consistent. Not the best there are better places in the valley but hard to find consistent places that everyone in a large group will be satisfied with. Give it a visit if you haven't been yet.