New York is about to lose one of its true dining legends.
After nearly 120 years in the Theatre District, Barbetta will close permanently on Friday, February 27, marking the end of the longest-running family-owned restaurant in the city. The decision follows the passing of longtime owner Laura Maioglio, who led the institution with grace until her death in January at age 93.
For generations, Barbetta wasn’t just a place to eat—it was a New York ritual. From opening-night Broadway dinners to date nights, thousands of memories were made beneath its glittering chandeliers and inside its historic townhouse walls…