It’s 4 p.m., and that means it’s time to play Two for Eight. We just asked nine restaurants the best time they can squeeze a couple in for dinner; you need only make your chosen reservation. (As always, we make the calls but don’t guarantee the results.) Today: the Bastianich-Batali Empire. (Note: Po, though indirectly connected to Batali, is not actually owned by the Batali-Bastianich group.)
Babbo (Menu)
212-777-0303
First attempt: Busy signal
Second attempt: Busy signal
Becco (Menu)
212-397-7597
First attempt: Voice mail
Second attempt: Two for eight? Yes
Casa Mono (Menu)
212-253-2773
Two for eight? No
Best available: 10 p.m.
Del Posto (Menu)
212-497-8090
Two for eight? Not in dining room
Best available: A reserved table in the bar
Esca (Menu)
212-564-7272
First attempt: Voice mail
Second attempt: Two for eight? 9:45 p.m.
Felidia (Menu)
212-758-1479
Two for eight? No
Best available: 7 p.m. or 8:30 p.m.
Lupa Osteria Romana (Menu)
212-982-5089
Two for eight? No
Best available: 9:45 p.m.
OTTO Enoteca Pizzeria (Menu)
212-995-9559
Two for eight? No
Best available: 7:30 p.m.
Po (Menu)
212-645-2189
Two for eight? No
Best available: 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.
