Barbatella

if you’re in the mood for Italian and want somewhere with real atmosphere, Barbatella is a wonderful choice. The name says it all. Just like a barbatella, a shoot of a grapevine that grows into something bigger and beautiful, this place keeps drawing you back. It’s lively, warm, and genuinely Italian in a way that feels authentic rather than put on.

The setting alone is worth the visit. A beautiful courtyard with views along historic Third Street South, casual and relaxed dining rooms with brick floors and wood accents, a wood-burning pizza oven, and a custom gelato counter. Every corner of this place has character.

What to Eat?

The menu covers regions like Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, Tuscany, Puglia, and the Adriatic Shores. Thin-crust wood-fired pizzas, freshly made pastas, rotisserie meats and fish, and homemade Italian gelatos. The ingredients are Mediterranean in origin, with flavors that lift your spirits and tease your taste buds in all the right ways.

Wine & Bar

There’s a twenty-seat bar featuring a plethora of Italian wines to choose from. A great spot to linger over a glass before or after dinner.

Good to Know

• Open daily. Lunch 11:30 AM to 4:15 PM, dinner 4:30 to 9:00 PM.

• Happy Hour 3 to 6 PM at the bar.

• Great for groups with multiple seating areas including the courtyard, dining rooms, and a long European common table