Spicy Rigatoni Vodka
The most famous pasta in America. Carbone's viral TikTok sensation that launched a thousand copycat recipes and made this $32 dish a cultural phenomenon.
Why is Carbone's Spicy Rigatoni Vodka so famous?
Carbone's Spicy Rigatoni Vodka went viral on TikTok in 2020-2021, with videos showing the dramatic tableside sauce toss garnering millions of views. Combined with celebrity endorsements from Drake, the Kardashians, and Gigi Hadid, plus the difficulty of getting a reservation, it became a cultural phenomenon.
The Dish
What's in the Spicy Rigatoni Vodka?
- Rigatoni pasta (house-made)
- Vodka cream sauce with San Marzano tomatoes
- Calabrian chili for heat
- Fresh basil
- Pecorino Romano cheese
The dish is finished tableside with a dramatic sauce toss that makes for perfect social media content.
The Tableside Toss
What makes Carbone's version special is the theatrical presentation. Your server tosses the pasta with sauce tableside in a large pan, creating the Instagram-worthy moment that launched a thousand TikToks. The spice level can be adjusted upon request.
Celebrities Who Love This Dish
Drake
Orders it every time he visits Carbone.
Gigi Hadid
Has shared her love for the dish publicly.
Kim Kardashian
Frequently spotted ordering at Carbone.
Bella Hadid
Another Hadid sister who's a fan.
Where to Order
Spicy Rigatoni FAQs
The dish went viral on TikTok with the tableside sauce toss videos. Celebrity endorsements and the exclusivity of getting a Carbone reservation added to its mystique.
The Spicy Rigatoni Vodka at Carbone costs $32. While expensive for pasta, it's become a must-order dish for the full Carbone experience.
The dish has a moderate to high spice level from Calabrian chilies. You can ask for it less spicy, but the heat is part of what makes it special.