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It's just past 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: We have been including in this list restaurants, such as Po and Barbone, which while associated with the Batali empire are not owned by the Batali-Bastianich group.

Babbo (Menu)
212-777-0303
First attempt: Busy signal
Second attempt: Busy signal

Becco (Menu)
212-397-7597
Two for eight? Yes

Casa Mono (Menu)
212-253-2773
Two for eight? No
Best available: 9:30 p.m.

Del Posto (Menu)
212-497-8090
Two for eight? No
Best available: 10 p.m.

Esca (Menu)
212-564-7272
Two for eight? No
Best available: 9:45 p.m.

Felidia (Menu)
212-758-1479
Two for eight? No
Best available: 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? Yes

Po (Menu)
212-645-2189
Two for eight? No
Best available: 9 p.m.