Bar
Carbone
71 locals recommend,
Why locals recommend it
It’s like a scene out of Goodfellas in here. The room is luxuriously decked out in red velvet, and you’re going to get classic Italian food served by sassy waiters in red tuxedos. I can never get a reservation, but that’s probably because I wait until the last minute! Try calling about three weeks in advance. I love the rigatoni with vodka sauce that Carbone is known for. It’s a super simple dish, but it’s been around forever and is at its best here. The pasta is perfectly cooked—just the right amount of chewiness—and the vodka sauce is luxuriously tomato-y.
Tips from locals
The giant meatballs, spicy rigatoni, garlic bread, and caesar salad are stuff to write home about. Make a reservation in advance because it's a tough table ot get.
High-end takes on red-sauce fare await at this A-lister Italian restaurant with a retro-glam space.
Hands down my favourite Italian restaurant. Staff is numero uno. Don't forget to order the AOP and book well in advance. One of the toughest tables in town.
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Location
181 Thompson St
New York, NY