Carbone's tableside Caesar, prepared with the theatrical authority the Major Food Group operates at, is the right way to begin. The spicy rigatoni — vodka sauce, no shortcuts — has become one of New York's most imitated dishes. The veal parmesan is a half-portion city best. A decade on and still one of New York's most exciting rooms to walk into.
Carbone New York
Carbone New York is one of the best italian restaurant restaurants in New York for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Manhattan.
Carbone's tableside Caesar, prepared with the theatrical authority the Major Food Group operates at, is the right way to begin. The spicy rigatoni — vodka sauce, no shortcuts — has become one of New York's most imitated dishes. The veal parmesan is a half-portion city best. A decade on and still one of New York's most exciting rooms to walk into.

What makes Carbone New York worth the move
Carbone New York looks like a good night-out option in Manhattan in New York because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 4.3 rating across 2,621 Google reviews.
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- Address
- 181 Thompson St, New York, NY 10012, USA
- Price
- $$$$
- TastyPals score
- Unavailable
- Google rating
- 4.3 (2,621 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Italian Restaurant
- Neighborhood
- Manhattan
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