# Barbuto

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- Cuisine: Italian
- Neighborhood: West Village (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/west-village)
- Space: Private Room
- Capacity: Chef's Tables (7-20); Waxie's subterranean room (up to 40 seated)
- Price range: $$$
- Typical spend: $50 to $100 per person
- Google rating: 4.3 (1,147 reviews)
- Address: 113 Horatio St, New York, NY 10014, USA
- Phone: (212) 924-9700
- Website: https://barbutonyc.com
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 12:00 to 3:30 PM, 5:00 to 10:00 PM, Friday 12:00 to 3:30 PM, 5:00 to 11:00 PM, Saturday 12:00 to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 11:00 PM, and Sunday 12:00 to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 10:00 PM
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Outdoor seating: Yes
- Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

Barbuto's intimate chef's tables and subterranean Waxie's room transform group gatherings into the kind of memorable Italian feast where conversation flows as freely as the wine. Chef Jonathan Waxman's rustic West Village gem wraps your party in warm, candlelit ambiance while delivering his signature wood-fired chicken and seasonal vegetables that have locals coming back for decades. Whether you're celebrating with seven around the chef's table or hosting forty in the downstairs hideaway, the restaurant's effortless charm makes every guest feel like they've stumbled upon a delicious secret.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Groups book the downstairs private room, semi-private chef's tables or set family-style menus for birthdays, work dinners and weddings.

- Reviewers describe a large private room downstairs with its own bar, plus chef's table and semi-private setups for 7 to 16 guests.
- Group meals are typically family style or a set tasting menu priced per head, with no individual ordering.
- One 2016 group of 8 reported about $142 per person including tip; a 2019 chef's table of 6 paid roughly $1,200 with a 7 person minimum.
- Parties of 10 have been accommodated on short notice with a set menu.

What works: Family style portions large enough that groups leave with leftovers; Staff described as friendly and accommodating with big parties; Set menus arranged quickly, even on short notice; Private downstairs room with its own bar for events.

Watch out for: Repeated service complaints with groups: slow drinks, mistimed courses; One work dinner reported being pushed out soon after the check; Chef's table carries a minimum headcount and per-person charge.

Distilled from 37 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20.

## Questions

**Does Barbuto have a private dining room?**

Yes. Barbuto offers a private dining room for groups in West Village. Chef's Tables (7-20); Waxie's subterranean room (up to 40 seated).

**How much does it cost to book a private event at Barbuto?**

Guests at Barbuto typically spend $50 to $100 per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact Barbuto for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is Barbuto open?**

Barbuto is open Monday to Thursday 12:00 to 3:30 PM, 5:00 to 10:00 PM, Friday 12:00 to 3:30 PM, 5:00 to 11:00 PM, Saturday 12:00 to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 11:00 PM, and Sunday 12:00 to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 10:00 PM, serving brunch, lunch and dinner. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire.

**What kind of restaurant is Barbuto?**

Barbuto is a $$$ Italian restaurant in West Village, New York City, rated 4.3 stars across 1,147 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Revival of an NYC standby serving vibrant Italian plates, with a private dining option. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance.

**What do guests say about group dining at Barbuto?**

Groups book the downstairs private room, semi-private chef's tables or set family-style menus for birthdays, work dinners and weddings. Reviewers describe a large private room downstairs with its own bar, plus chef's table and semi-private setups for 7 to 16 guests. Group meals are typically family style or a set tasting menu priced per head, with no individual ordering. One 2016 group of 8 reported about $142 per person including tip; a 2019 chef's table of 6 paid roughly $1,200 with a 7 person minimum. Parties of 10 have been accommodated on short notice with a set menu. Reviewers praise: family style portions large enough that groups leave with leftovers; staff described as friendly and accommodating with big parties; set menus arranged quickly, even on short notice; private downstairs room with its own bar for events. Watch for: repeated service complaints with groups: slow drinks, mistimed courses; one work dinner reported being pushed out soon after the check; chef's table carries a minimum headcount and per-person charge. Based on 37 Google reviews of Barbuto that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.