Del Posto, Chanterelle, Or Babbo

[Nancy191]

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.

[2dogs2]

Personally I love Chanterelle. The service is wonderful and the food fab. Haven't been to Del Posto so can't comment.

[PurpleEats]

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.

[hudsonvalleyfoodblog]

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.

[steakrules85]

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.