From his restaurants and cookbooks to his vineyard and philanthropic efforts, everything that Mario Batali has achieved is bigger, bolder and more recognizable.
“A great chef is a great cook who can also organize and operate a business or kitchen.”
Guide awards Del Posto two stars and Spotted Pig one star
- 2008
- Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich awarded James Beard Foundation “Outstanding Restaurateur”
- Del Posto awarded Wine Spectator Grand Service Award
- Bon Appetit Awards – Gina DePalma Pastry Chef / Babbo
- New York Michelin Guide awards Del Posto two stars, Babbo one star and Spotted Pig one star
- 2007
- New York Michelin Guide awards Del Posto two stars, Babbo one star and Spotted Pig one star
- 2006
- Molto Italiano awarded James Beard Foundation “Best International Cookbook”
- Babbo Restaurant awarded one star by the premier New York Michelin Restaurant Guide
- 2005
- Awarded James Beard Foundation “Oustanding Chef in America Award”
- Babbo Restaurant awarded Restaurant & Institutions prestigious “Ivy Award”
- 2004
- Babbo Restaurant’s David Lynch awarded James Beard Foundation “Outstanding Wine Director and Wine Service”
- Esca Restaurant’s David Pasternack awarded James Beard Foundation “Best Chef: New York City”
- New York Time’s Frank Bruni awards Babbo 3 stars
- 2002
- Awarded James Beard Foundation “Best Chef: New York City”
- 2001
- Recipient of the D’Artagnan Cervena “Who’s Who of Food and Beverage in America,” the prestigious lifetime achievement award
- 1999
- Babbo Restaurant awarded James Beard Foundation “Best New Restaurant”
- 1998
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