Barbetta, having celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2006, is the oldest restaurant in New York that is still owned by the family that founded it. Barbetta is also the oldest Italian restaurant in New York, and the oldest restaurant in New York’s Theatre District.
This three-fold distinction makes this historic restaurant a landmark among New York restaurants. Its landmark status has been recognized by the prestigious and highly selective Locali Storici d’Italia, which has designated Barbetta a Locale Storico (Historic Establishment,) the only restaurant in America to have been so named.
Founded in 1906 by Sebastiano Maioglio, Barbetta is now owned by his daughter, Laura Maioglio.
Few Things About Barbetta
Landmark Decor
Barbetta’s spectacular interior was decorated by owner Laura Maioglio. Ms. Maioglio, who received a degree magna cum laude in Art History from Bryn Mawr. Click here to find out more
Barbetta History
Barbetta, having celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2006, is the oldest restaurant in New York that is still owned by the family that founded it. Click here to find out more
Barbetta First
Firsts Achieved under founder, Sebastiano Maioglio’s tenure and his doughtier Laura Maioglio…..Click here to learn more
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
President Bill Clinton
Laura Maioglio, owner of Barbetta
Dr. Gunter Blobel Laura’s husband, Nobel Prize winner in Medicine at Barbetta
Photo by Wallace Jordan
Andrew Cuomo
