Carbone is one of NYC's most iconic Italian-American restaurants — a Greenwich Village institution famous for theatrical tableside service, celebrity sightings, and elevated red-sauce classics from Major Food Group.
Carbone, opened in 2013 by Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi, and Jeff Zalaznick of Major Food Group, reimagined the classic mid-century Italian-American restaurant for a new generation of New Yorkers. Set inside a former Greenwich Village red-sauce joint called Rocco, the room was preserved and elevated: Sinatra on the speakers, captains in burgundy Zac Posen tuxedos, hand-painted murals, and tableside Caesars prepared with theatrical precision.
The menu is a love letter to the New York Italian-American canon — spicy rigatoni vodka, veal parmesan the size of a hubcap, Mario's meatballs, and a Caesar alla ZZ that has become one of the most photographed dishes in the city. Portions are generous, prices are high, and the experience is unapologetically a show.
More than a decade in, Carbone is still one of the hardest reservations in NYC. It launched a global brand (Miami, Hong Kong, Dallas, Riyadh, Las Vegas) and arguably redefined what a "scene" restaurant could be in modern New York. Celebrities, finance, fashion, and tourists who plan months ahead all share the same dining room — and somehow it works.
The story behind Carbone.
Major Food Group's Greenwich Village flagship — an elevated Italian-American institution where theatrical service meets red-sauce classics.
A genuine New York scene with cooking that lives up to the hype — the spicy rigatoni vodka and tableside Caesar are worth the wait for a reservation.
— The 7Days7Nights editors
Don't miss these.
- 1Spicy Rigatoni Vodka
- 2Caesar alla ZZ (tableside)
- 3Veal Parmesan
- 4Mario's Meatballs
- 5Lobster Ravioli
- 6Tableside service & Sinatra soundtrack
Plan your visit.
Reservations
Reservations strongly recommended — book 2–4 weeks ahead for prime times.
Best time to visit
Dinner
Nearest subway
A/C/E/B/D/F/M to West 4 St–Washington Sq
Hours
Mon–Sun 5:30 PM–11:30 PM (hours may vary; confirm on Resy)
Seasonal note
Great year-round, with a different feel each season.
Insider tip
Go on a weekday afternoon to skip the lines and get the best photos.
Price range
Expect $$$$ pricing. Budget accordingly and check the website for the latest.
Who this is for.
On the map.
Subway: A/C/E/B/D/F/M to West 4 St–Washington Sq
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