Barbato is an Italian surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Andrea Barbato (1934–1996), Italian journalist, politician, author and screenwriter Elisabetta Barbato (1921–2014), Italian operatic soprano John Barbato (1934–2025), American mobster Johnny Barbato (born 1992), American baseball pitcher Joseph Barbato (born 1994), French footballer Nicola Barbato (1856–1923), Italian medical doctor, socialist and politician Paola Barbato (born 1971), Italian writer Paul Barbato (born 1987), American YouTuber and host of Geography Now! Silvio Barbato (1959–2009), Italian-Brazilian opera conductor and composer