NOW OPEN In Harlem: BABBALUCCI Italian Kitchen & Wood Burning Oven

babbalucci Italian Kitchen & Wood Burning Oven Now Open in Harlem

Located on Lenox Ave., Harlem’s Restaurant Row,

babbalucci Italian Kitchen & Wood Burning Oven

is the new Italian restaurant featuring wood-oven fare and

new interpretations of Italian classics in a casual setting.

Dining Room

Husband and wife team Chef/Owner Andrew LoPresto and Christy Phansond (with childhood friend Bobby Freid) were inspired to open babbalucci in the neighborhood

where they live and love.

Short Rib Lasagna

Sausage and Broccoli Rabe on Housemade Hero

LoPresto (Ovest, Blue Duck Tavern) has followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, longtime bread bakers.

babbalucci translates to “snails” in Sicilian and the menu

follows traditions from the standards of slow food

with all bread and pizza dough baked in-house.

Il Forno:

Gnocchi

(Mornay sauce, breadcrumbs)

Sicilian-Style Snails

(garlic, parsley, white wine)

Whole Roasted Orata

(fennel, asparagus)

Wood Burning Oven Pizzas:

Snails

(tomato, garlic, parsley, gorgonzola)

Truffle Paté

(mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmigiana, ricotta, mushroom, prosciutto)

Salame Picante

(mozzarella, tomato, basil)

View babbalucci‘s menus here.

Margherita Pizza (Photo Credit: Shikah Jain)

Wood fired radicchio (burrata, cherry tomatoes, balsamic reduction)

(Photo Credit: Shikah Jain)

Designed by Award-winning Italian mixologist Enzo Cangemi (Ovest, Extra Fancy), the cocktail list focuses on artisanal brands in combination with premium spirits,

house made marmalades, bitters and syrups.

babbalucci’s Bar

babbalucci is warm and inviting, evoking a harmonious vibe

with antique lighting, exposed brick and works by Harlem-based folk artist David Von Kittelberger, who designed the restrooms. There is an original curated soundtrack by

Harlem-based musician Jose Cotto (JacBrainchild).