575446 Wed Nov 26 06:36:20 -0800 2008 4 18 Manhattan 0 4203096 For a special occasion. I want it to be great and upscale but not stuffy . For 6 people, and I dond want to spend more than about $125.00 per a bit more of less is ok. Wed Nov 26 06:36:20 -0800 2008 217046 Nancy191 1 4203195 Been to Del Posto and Babbo but not Chanterelle. Definitely Babbo though over Del Posto. While the food was good at Del Posto, it is a rip off for what you get. Really small portions, however you are paying for the great space and rent. Babbo on the other hand if definitely better-priced, bigger portions, and better food IMO. Wed Nov 26 07:12:17 -0800 2008 4203096 76968 steakrules85 1 4203451 I replied to your other post as well. I'd recommend Babbo. Del Posto is a very large and very noisy restaurant. It's nice but not a place I would recommend for a more romantic (special) dinner. Babbo is smaller and more charming in my opinion. I have never been to Chantrelle. Wed Nov 26 08:51:43 -0800 2008 4203096 144394 hudsonvalleyfoodblog 1 4204403 Personally I love Chanterelle. The service is wonderful and the food fab. Haven't been to Del Posto so can't comment. Wed Nov 26 15:48:53 -0800 2008 4203096 238324 2dogs2 2 4206526 I think the food is great at all 3, you can't go wrong. Overall, these are 3 of my favorite restaurants in NYC. Chanterelle is more quiet, elegant and could potentially feel "stuffy" but excellent service and food- if you want the most elegant option, Chanterelle may be it. Del Posto is the most grande space, and I again had excellent food and service- was seated with my husband in a banquette when we went to celebrate our anniversary. However, some seats are most definitely better than others, and it is a bit overpriced. Babbo has the most "character" of the 3, but when I was there it was actually louder than my experience at the other 2 with the tables closer together, etc. But I would say by far the most fun. Food may be slightly better here than at Del Posto. Fri Nov 28 07:44:35 -0800 2008 4204403 222254 PurpleEats