"Located in the Theater District, Barbetta is the oldest Italian restaurant in New York City. This historic landmark still owned by the family that founded it back in 1906. Here, they stir clear of the rustic Italian look that’s typical of many Italian restaurants, opting for a grand, elegant dining room complete with Piemontese antiques and a chandelier.<br/ <br/ I ordered the Risotto alla Piemontese with wild porcini mushrooms $21) and paired it with a Piemonte Chardonnay. This dish has been served at Barbetta since its founding in 1906. The risotto was well prepared and had an earthiness from the porcini. While John aka “Mr I can’t stand mushrooms” thought the mushrooms added an unappetizing color to my risotto, I thought the color and flavor of mushrooms throughout the dish was delightful. Rich and earthy without being overwhelming. I enjoyed every bite. Sigh, I really need to take a trip to Italy!"
