Carbone

I've been to Carbone a few times over the years and have just about tried everything on the menu at this point. I'll say it's worth going to once or twice, but not for the food. It's a beautiful establishment and I've seen plenty celebrities there and made plenty of friends at dinner (all the tables are crammed together and it's so easy to chat with everyone around you). That said, the food is pretty overpriced for what it is – it's not bad, just the same as every Italian place in the city. Great vibe though, dimly lit and fun music and occasionally the right Italian song brings clapping and loud singing. It can be hard to get a res – if you call them they can usually get you a table anytime for some crazy min spend (usually 500-1000 range), but I'd more strongly recommend just keeping Resy notifs on – very often, they drop a bunch of tables between 9-11pm hours the day before, and there's probably a 30m window for you to grab something then. Okay, let's get to food. The vodka pasta is good, but so overhyped - it's not at all hard to recreate this, but it does deliver what you'd expect. The other pastas are all alright and I find that the seafood tends to be a bit fishy always, so I'd avoid that. The porterhouse is great but it's real pricy and you can get better porterhouse in the city for half the price. Other meats are generally good (executed well), but not too memorable. I'd say that the baked clams are actually pretty good and the salads are great as well. The desserts are great, no complaints there (esp. the carrot cake, it's the stuff of dreams)! After all these visits, the BEST thing at Carbone (which I think you'll find as soon as you visit) are the little snacks they give you for free. The cheese is delicious, the bread basket has variety and a bunch of delicious types, and the cheeses/meats change over time but are generally great. Anyways, worth a visit or two, but wouldn't go too often - more about the crowd than the food. :)

I’ve seen several people say the carbone food is overhyped but worth going once for the experience. Maybe it was because I went in with lower expectations, but I thought everything from the food to the service was incredible. From the minute you walk in there’s a sense of fine dining and the ambiance is very warm. I got a reservation for 2 people during the holiday season. When we arrived we were immediately taken to our table and given complimentary bread, cheese and meat. I ordered an espresso martini which I thought was delicious. Our server was so attentive and friendly which really elevated our experience. I ordered the famous spicy rigatoni and my fiancé ordered the lobster ravioli. Both dishes were delicious and really uniquely made in my opinion. We wanted to order one spicy rigatoni to go and our server said they don’t do takeout orders, but he was kind enough to pack the extra dish for us which was very thoughtful. Before dessert they gave us two amaretto rainbow cookies after our meals which were very good too. Finally for dessert they bring a whole table of their options to let you see each dessert in person before choosing. Honestly all of the options sounded great but we went with the Nutella tiramisu and it truly was one of the best tiramisus I’ve had. From the service to the food I really think each aspect of our time at carbone was great. If it wasn’t so hard to get a reservation I could see us trying to come again.

Carbone has exceptional food, service, and atmosphere. The lobster ravioli and baked clams are my personal favorite. The lobster ravioli has a satisfying chunks of lobster that are coated in a creamy savory sauce. The baked clams have 3 flavors, and the clams that are topped with fresh uni are my favorites. Ever since my first visit to carbone, I cannot stop coming back to feast on their pasta.

Had such an amazing meal here! The food, the ambience, the service were all phenomenal. It’s definitely not easy to get a reservation, but I recommend trying your best. My family went for lunch and I was unable to join them due to work. But they raved so much we went back the next reservation we could get. The spicy rigatoni is popular for a reason, just wow. And one person at our table ordered the gluten free version which was just as good. We also ordered the chopped salad and Cesar salad which were both delicious. Additionally, I’m personally not a huge fan of carpaccio piemontese was amazing, which honestly surprised me. Will definitely return!

I mean, it’s Carbone. How can you go wrong? Eddie was the best server. The table side starters of bread, cheese, cauliflower, and parm were incredible. The Caesar salad was good. Minestrone was a surprise, I am used to tomato based broth. It was good after we added some salt though. The vodka pasta was the biggest hit. Amazing. Acorn squash was divine. Meatballs were good. Lemon cheesecake was 10/10. The only qualms about the space was the loud music in back but it’s an awesome space otherwise.

I've had this place on my list for quite some time, and I must say, it definitely lived up to the anticipation and excitement. The overall experience, from the impeccable service to the delightful atmosphere, was truly exceptional and deserves a perfect rating. The spicy rigatoni dish is absolutely divine, with flavors that are to die for. And the ribeye steak is incredibly tender, melting in your mouth with every bite. From the beginning of the meal to the very end, every aspect of this dining experience was outstanding, earning it a solid 10 from me. I'm already looking forward to my next visit, and I highly recommend trying their Old Fashioned cocktail, which is made with a unique touch of bourbon and rum.

Carbone was absolutely amazing! From the delicious food to the attentive service and warm atmosphere - it was such a great dining experience. The veal Parmesan and shrimp exceeded my expectations and the carpaccio was one of the best I’ve had. The dessert was very decadent and they also gave us two little almond cakes. The bread and antipasto were also very delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed every dish we ordered and had a great evening. Our server was very friendly, attentive and offered some great recommendations on dishes. We went to Carbone because it was my sister’s first time in NYC and she was very happy with the food. I highly recommend Carbone and I can’t wait to come back!

I don't even need to describe the atmosphere! I had a hard time finding a reservation but finally tried it. The employees are very knowledgeable and nice. I give full points to the service. We tried three different pasta. Very good in terms of freshness and texture, but average in sauce. I didn't like the fact that the onion tasted like a home made sauce. But it's a restaurant I will remember!

This place was a gem. They brought out delicious table snacks of thinly sliced meat, warm mozzarella and garlic bread. We had the Spicy Vodka Pasta, artichoke hearts, and Meatballs. Originally we ordered the veal too but we got too full off the meatballs and pasta. I don’t think the meatballs are a “must” but the spicy vodka definitely is. The desserts had no price tag but were $25 each and in my opinion were not very good. I’ll definitely go again, I even ordered some of the vodka sauce off their website.