Barbaresco Restaurant Review

843 Lexington Ave. (E. 64th St.) Send to Phone

212-517-2288 | Make Restaurant Reservations | Menu

Price

$$$$$

This unassuming and charming Italian bistro on Lexington Avenue offers a highly polished dining experience.

Cuisine

Open

Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner Mon.-Sat.

Features

Romantic setting
Full bar
Reservations suggested
Casual dressy

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With all the charm and warmth of a traditional Italian trattoria, compact Barbaresco is a draw for both neighborhood doyennes and Bloomingdale’s shoppers. The maître d’ who greets you could well have stepped out of central casting with his white jacket and friendly demeanor. His recitation of the evening’s specials is polished and knowledgeable. Equally polished is the presentation of the wide variety of pastas, seafood, and the beautifully grilled vegetable antipasto set on a wooden country table. The branzino baked in salt produces a tender fish and is served filleted with the salt removed, accompanied by a julienne of vegetables. Grilled asparagus is seasoned with just a little salt, practically al dente. Velvety homemade zabaglione is flamed tableside and served warm over sliced strawberries. With its unassuming location on a commercial section of Lexington Avenue, the restaurant seems determined to remain the neighborhood’s best-kept secret.

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