Carbone
A glamorous red-sauce tribute on Thompson Street, featuring tuxedo-clad service and its famous spicy rigatoni.
- Mon, 17:00 – 23:30; Tue – Sun, 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 23:30
- $$$$
- 181 Thompson Street
- 4.3 (2687 reviews)
People
Mario CarboneChef
Rich TorrisiChef
Jeff ZalaznickOwner
Description
Occupying the former home of Rocco, a classic neighborhood red-sauce joint, the space pairs mid-century theatricality with contemporary art. The dining room features artworks by Julian Schnabel, while the captains attend to tables in tuxedos designed by Zac Posen. The menu draws from the culinary heritage of Little Italy, serving plates like tortellini, ribeye, meatballs, and a rich, cream-based spicy rigatoni vodka. Securing a table is a notorious challenge, and entry requires adhering to a strict dress code that bans shorts, tank tops, and open-toed shoes.
Good to know
Strict dress codeNo shortsNo tank topsNo open-toed shoesTough reservations