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Restaurant | Greenwich Village, NYC
Carbone
NYC's most coveted table. Red-sauce Italian-American classics in a vintage 1950s setting with tuxedoed waiters. Famous for the viral Spicy Rigatoni Vodka.
Italian-American
$$$$
Reservations Required
230+
Celebrity Visits
#1
NYC Hotspot
4.7
Rating
What is Carbone famous for?
Carbone is famous for its Spicy Rigatoni Vodka (which went viral on TikTok), the Caesar Salad prepared tableside, Veal Parmesan, and its throwback 1950s atmosphere with tuxedoed waiters. It's consistently ranked as NYC's hardest reservation.
Location & Hours
Address
181 Thompson Street
New York, NY 10012
Greenwich Village
Phone
(212) 254-3000
Reservations
Via Resy - Opens 30 days in advance at midnight. Extremely difficult to book.
Price Range
$$$$ (~$150-200 per person)
Celebrity Sightings
Signature Dishes
Viral Sensation
Spicy Rigatoni Vodka
The dish that broke TikTok. Rigatoni in spicy vodka sauce - Carbone's most famous order.
Tableside
Caesar Salad
Prepared tableside by tuxedoed waiters. A theatrical dining experience.
Classic
Veal Parmesan
Massive, shareable veal parm - a red-sauce Italian-American classic done perfectly.
Appetizer
Meatballs
House-made meatballs in marinara - the perfect start to a Carbone meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Carbone reservations open on Resy exactly 30 days in advance at midnight. Many use reservation alerts or try for cancellations. Some tables are held for walk-ins at the bar.
Carbone is famous for its Spicy Rigatoni Vodka, tableside Caesar Salad, Veal Parmesan, and its 1950s Italian-American atmosphere with tuxedoed waiters.
Expect to spend $150-200+ per person before drinks. Entrees range from $35-70, and dishes are often meant to be shared. It's a splurge-worthy experience.