Barbusa

I mean wow! Everything about this place was amazing! The lollipop chops, the crab salad, the shrimp appetizer, the tuna, the Cesar salad, the wine, the garlic bread. Literally everything was amazing. I definitely suggest everyone getting something different and sharing to try everything. The service was great! Definitely get a reservation if you can. Definitely a little Italy must try!

Sat outside on a cool, busy, Wednesday evening under a heater. It was quiet outside and a beautiful, comfortable setting. The food was delicious and fresh - I ordered the meatballs and an arugula salad with goat cheese and beets. My husband ordered the gnocchi which had rich flavor. The value for the quality and quantity of food was top notch. Highly recommend!

Nice place, lovely decor and very good service. I tried the Chilean sea bass and it is very good. We tried the bone marrow from the appetizer and it was very good. This is the first time I had this kind of dish and I really liked it. Would recommend this for sure.

Made a reservation on OpenTable for Saturday at 11:30 AM and there were a ton of open tables so you can probably get by without making a reservation but you should just in case. Not a ton of parking nearby but they do have a valet service if you are unable to find parking. We ordered 2 of their top 4 pastas and an appetizer. The appetizer came out super quickly but for some reason it took about 45 minutes to get our pasta which was odd since the restaurant wasn't really busy. The service besides the long wait was great and the food was tasty as well. If you haven't tried this place yet I would recommend giving it a try if you are in Little Italy!

If you like Italian food and good vibes this is the place to check out. All the dishes my group ordered were fantastic, the venue was great and the service was great. I enjoyed the osso bucco dish and specialty cocktails. They had plenty of indoor, outdoor, and bar seating. I’d highly recommend making reservations beforehand as it got busy.

Amazing vibe, even on a Monday night! Highly recommend the garlic bread and Sicilian meatballs as apps, and then splitting an entrée. Our waitress was very kind and attentive. Overall, an amazing experience!

Friendly service and good food. It was easier for us to get a spot for brunch than it was for dinner. My partner’s favorites are the carbonara and squash blossoms. Unfortunately, I’m not a fan or the gargonzola which is in the Quattro Framaggio inside the blossom. That’s my stupid palate though as they would’ve been delightful otherwise. The meatballs are a tad different than most appetizers in the area that use a more traditional Ragu. Their sauce was thinner and had a sweetness that some might enjoy. The oxtail risotto was a nice change of pace from traditional creamy risottos of other restaurants. There is outdoor dining but come prepared for some sun as there isn’t enough umbrellas to cover all the tables. The inside of the restaurant is gorgeous, of course. All the staff was super friendly. The darling man that helped us had an accent stronger than my friends that were born Italy and was patient with me and had some laughs with my partner when I struggled to understand the order of my celeb tequila flight. Who orders a tequila flight at an Italian restaurant? Anyone curious about comparing George Clooney’s, The Rock’s, and Michael Jordan’s side by side.

I had my wedding anniversary dinner here and it was a nice choice. The atmosphere is fun and lively. The menu is full of yummy choices. The bruschetta was the favorite dish of the night. Next time I'd pass on the white sangria. But overall it was a nice meal.