It's been a number of years since I had dinner at Barbetta, but I remember that the food was very good - can't remember specifics except the dessert (I'm a sugar addict!), which was fresh strawberries in a beautiful crystal bowl, served from a dessert cart, and topped with a sabayon sauce - yum. It was summertime, and we sat on the small patio - try to be seated there if the weather is nice.

Another place I like near the theater district is Orso; very good Italian food, and more casual than Barbetta.
Bon Appetit!