content: Okay, we all know the food is amazing, especially since it's Mario Batalli's restaurant. However, what impressed me the most was the atmosphere.  Normally, the $50/plate kind of restaurants are incredibly pretentious and as a college student who can't afford these kind of meals as often as the rest of the people dining there, it really sucks when you can't have fun with your friends and talk during your meal.  Last time I went to a nice restaurant, my friend and I were almost whispering but at B&B, they had the Beatles playing in the background, the waiters were coming by to chitchat, and we even got complimentary samples from the chefs.  We didn't feel out of place at all and the 5 of us girls had a really good time.  \n\nThe food was amazing.  The octopus appetizer which all the waiters recommended was delicious.  I never knew octopus could be prepared so well.  We ended up getting 2 pastas to split as a first course and then we each got 2nd courses.  It was ridiculously filling. The pastas were amazing - whenever I see homemade pasta or homemade noodles anywhere on a menu, I have to get it.  I also had rabbit for my first time, kind of felt bad due to the cuteness factor of rabbits but damn, if I ever have rabbit, it would only be at B&B.  It was prepared in 4 different ways and served on one plate and it was so good!!  \n\nHowever, what really gave this place that fifth star was the service and the atmosphere.  I'm in love with Mario Batalli, you are awesome!