BabagattoNelson East, Nelson
Babagatto – Italian food
Babagatto – Italian food
Babagatto – Italian food
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Italian restaurant · Nelson East

Babagatto

7 Morrison Street, Nelson East, Nelson, 7010 Closed Sundays

Opening hours

Right now in Nelson10:55 am
Closed Sundays
Weekly opening hours for Babagatto
Monday11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Tuesday11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Wednesday11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Thursday11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Friday11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Saturday11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
SundayClosed

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

7 Morrison Street, Nelson East, Nelson, 7010

About

About Babagatto

Tucked into 7 Morrison Street in Nelson East, Babagatto serves Italian food to locals and visitors in Nelson East, Nelson. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

The kitchen focuses on Italian food. Dishes typical of this style include risotto and arancini, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. With 6 Italian options across Nelson, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

Babagatto opens 6 days a week and is closed on Sundays. The earliest start is 11 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 10 pm on Mondays. Like many traditional restaurants, it closes between lunch and dinner service on several days, so check the times before heading over mid-afternoon. In total it trades for about 54 hours each week.

For budgeting, Italian restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $40–$70 per person (Mid-to-upper range). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Italian restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
PastaLinguine alle vongole

Clams, garlic and chilli

$30–36

AntipastiAntipasto board

Cured meats, cheese and olives

$26–36

PizzaProsciutto e rucola

Prosciutto, rocket and parmesan

$26–31

DolciPanna cotta

Vanilla with berries

$11–14

SecondiChicken parmigiana

With salad and fries

$28–34

AntipastiCalamari fritti

With aioli

$16–21

Plan your visit

When is Babagatto busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at Italian restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Babagatto

Where is Babagatto?

Babagatto is at 7 Morrison Street, Nelson East, Nelson, 7010, about 500 m from central Nelson. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Babagatto's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Tuesday 11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Wednesday 11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Thursday 11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Friday 11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Saturday 11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Sunday Closed. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is Babagatto closed?

It is normally closed on Sundays.

What kind of food does Babagatto serve?

Italian food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Italian restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Babagatto?

As an estimate, a meal at a Italian restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near Babagatto?

The closest is Morrison Street Cafe Gallery (50 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

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Other Italian places nearby

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RomeNelson East–60 m
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Club ItaliaThe Wood–920 m
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