USA · Greenwich Village · Restaurant
NYC's most wanted table. Italian-American. The scene.
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The most reservation-coveted Italian-American restaurant in New York — red leather banquettes, tuxedoed captains, veal parmesan finished tableside, and a clientele drawn from fashion, music, and media. The scene and the food are both exceptional.
XRED EYEZ Guide Note
Carbone reservations drop at midnight on Resy — set an alert. Spicy rigatoni vodka and veal parmesan are non-negotiable.
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