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Near-impossible to get a table, but if you can, then it is well worth it. We first tried to get in on a Friday night at 5pm ish, which was unsuccessful because the queue was crazily long. So we came back on a Tuesday at 3pm and managed to grab seats at the bar - slightly tight seating but expected. The food was incredible, service matched that and we loved the tiramisu and the martinis.
I would rate this at a 4.5. The restaurant is great and they do their dishes well. It's also reasonably priced for what they provide. Their biggest issue is the immense clout they've received, causing insane long wait times. AFAIK there are no prior reservations available and they only take walk ins. Walked up at 4:30 on a Friday. There was already a line around the block. Around 5 a server came out and took down all our names and numbers. Then you're allowed to leave and come back when you get a text. It seems like they fully book out the restaurant for the night through this line so rolling up later on in the evening is a no go. It's a cosy restaurant with one main dining room with about 10 tables seating parties of 2-4. There is also I think a private dining room to the side seating larger parties and also a bar and an outdoor sidewalk/patio with several additional tables. The lighting is dim and the ambiance is warm and comforting. Their wooden chairs have a sleeve in the back that they fold up and place the menus in - I found this a little tacky as it creases the menus and makes them dirty. Their menu highlight seems to be greens as they have about 15 salads/veggie dishes available. I had the insalata verde which was incredibly fresh. The dressing was very light and cut the bitterness of the greens rather nicely. The calamari comes with exactly two fried shrimp - the shrimp are huge and quite a bit better than the actual calamari themselves; they should add a separate fried shrimp basket. This is not served with Marinara. There's also quite a popular fried zucchini dish where the zucchini are sliced into long, thin fries. The dessert menu is on the bottom of the main menu and isn't priced. The zabaione came out to $16 - we got strawberries; it seems like they switch out the fruit based on seasonal availability. The cream was thick and flavorful - the touch of Moscato wine came through very nicely. I appreciate that they don't make diners wait on the sidewalk for hours. It you don't mind eating late/waiting in the vicinity for a couple hours to be seated and can make it here around 4-5p I think it's a nice eat. There's plenty of comedy, jazz and Washington Sq Park not too far from the restaurant to kill time while you wait.
I walked into Via Carota on a Friday at around 1pm. We were quoted a wait time of around 45 min for lunch which we decided to wait for so we put down our name and then went to get a coffee nearby. After not hearing back for around an hour, we went back to check in with the restaurant and there was a long line of other people waiting. Thankfully we went back then because the hostess said a table but just finishing up and we were next in line (with so many people waiting, I feel like tables would be given away fairly quickly if you aren't there in time). The restaurant is obviously super cute and vibey: lots of natural light, the white tablecloths, a young and attractive crowd that looks mostly out of Hollywood movies. It's both elevated and casual at once. Our waiter came by to explain the specials for the day and start us off with some still water. We ordered two glasses of sparkling rose which was refreshing and yet had enough body and flavor complexity with fruity hints. For food we shared: - Fritto misto: generous portion of fried seafood. Perfect for sharing. Comes with a lemon wedge. A bit on the more heavily battered side and a bit too salty. I wish it had come with a side of some sauce to balance the flavors out a bit more because it got a bit old by the time we were done. - Piselli salad: worth the hype! Freshest lettuce I've had in a restaurant in NYC. So beautifully presented too. It came with beautiful green peas that screamed "spring is here". Truly beautiful combination of flavors with the earthiness of the peas, the creaminess of the cheese in the dressing, the salty punch from the prosciutto ribbons. Quite excellent! - Funghi: another really great dish. Very rich, they actually served this as a side with our pasta which I thought was very smart. The mushrooms are meaty and the dish includes a few varieties of them. It's flavor profile is earthy, with highlights of shallot, olive oil, and of course the smoked cheese at the bottom which ties everything together. I almost wish they served this with toast or some sort because it is pretty rich on its own. - Cacio e Pepe: creamy, pepper forward, nicely balanced sauce! Pasta was not al dente. Good but would not say it's the best cacio e Pepe I've had in NYC. A bit disappointing. - Pappardelle: this one came with a nice boar ragu that was tender and perfectly spiced. The flavor of the sauce again was nice but nothing out of this world. The pasta was also a bit too cooked. - Semifredo: after a long debate, we chose this over the tiramisu which ended up being the perfect choice. This dessert is amazing-- first of all the flavor profile is like that of a Ferrero Rocher except less sweet. The texture is mousse-like but not too airy, and full to the brim with bits of toasted hazelnuts. The flavors of chocolate and hazelnut are perfectly in balance. It comes with light whipped cream, chocolate dipped gooseberries, and two small biscotti. A very fun dessert with a lot of components that will keep you happy until the end. Overall, standouts really were the apps (especially the vegetables), and also the semifredo! In terms of food, this place is good but I am not sure it is much better than other more lowkey places around the city. The ambiance and location are pretty exceptional though and I would likely come back if the opportunity presented itself again. I can see the appeal of this very open, elevated space in the heart of the West Village, especially in the summer. Prices are on par to other popular Italian spots. Service was very good and professional. 3.5/5 stars.
Stopped in for a Sunday lunch. The location is beautiful with a chic rustic feel to it. The service is fantastic, having been greeted immediately upon entering and shown to our table. Attentive service follows through. The menu changes seasonally. We ordered the carpaccio special and Spuntini Olive All A'scolana appetizers and the flat pasta with pesto sauce special. That would have been enough for two, but we also ordered the Rigatina - pork belly and wow that was amazing. For dessert we shared a classic Tiramisu. The wine selection is good. This location deserves several return visits.
I am a local. I am also a foodie. I ate at Via Carota for the first time. My expectation was that all of the hype was just that..."hype". I was wrong. The food, service, vibe was amazing. We had the salted fish, a salad and Cacio e Pepe and a Negroni (and the bread). Everything we ate was amazing. The food was sublime. The service was casual and a "TEN". The vibe (ate outside) was perfect. Loved it!
Walked up around 4:45pm with no reservation for a table of 4, was seated just around 7pm - not bad since there's lots of cute window shopping to do in the area. We chose to sit outside, just a warning that there are a couple of street vendors with their kids that keep coming up to the table throughout dinner to try to sell you stuff - if that would really bother your dinner, perhaps choose to sit inside. The appetizers were my favorite part of the meal - salad was excellent, and the arancini had a generous amount of cheese. I think the pastas we tried were just okay, and surprisingly small portions for the price. My partner has been here before, and thought the risotto was much better than the pastas we had. Would not recommend the polipo - the octopus was a little rubbery, and the olive pesto was a rather odd blend of flavors that we ended up leaving mostly untouched. The braised pork ribs were actually really good, and a ton of food - felt a little heavy by the end, so it was nice to split it with 4 people. Overall, about 3.75 stars, good but not my favorite Italian place.
Via Carota has been on my wish list for years. Finally I slipped in at lunch today - put my name in and waited less than 30 minutes and before I knew it we were sitting outside with the best people watching view. The hostess was incredibly kind and professional. Our server was outstanding in every way, especially to tables around us who were very rude to him, which he handled with complete grace. I regret I do not recall his name, but he wore glasses which had a greenish frame. He was a true professional. Now the food - it was more delicious than I have been anticipating all these years. We had the prosciutto appetizer, the wild boar ragu pasta, and the cacio e Pepe. The pasta was exquisite. We also had the affogato for dessert which was almost a replica of the best affogato of my life, which I had in Florence. Our awesome server told us the chef was from Florence- it all makes sense! Completely delicious- I wish I had tried sooner for the wait list. I would go back over and over.
We went for lunch and the place was pretty packed. We had a reservation but the table we got was pretty small. That def made the ambiance not the best but the service was great. The food was solid but we didn't feel like there were any standouts. The white asparagus was my favorite of the bunch
Snagged a 10am reservation on a Sunday. Ended up solo dining since my guest bailed last minute and no regrets. The staff was so friendly and kind for my situation they gave me a mocktail on the house! the inside gives classic old school nyc italian vibes truly super aesthetic i still ordered a ton of food to enjoy. i started with an anchovy bread and it was so savory i loved it! also got their seasonal salad with raddish, hazelnut, honey, cheese and this was such a good call. it was crunchy and savory i just knew i had to take it home to enjoy later. for entrees i got their seasonal salad tagliatelle pasta which had a small portion but i honestly couldnt finish it anyway. super savory and full of flavor and came out piping hot as i like it def would recommend and come back as theres still so much i want to try
I will be dreaming about the grilled mushrooms and skate for a long time. I've been trying to eat here for a long time and my cousin snagged a reservation so I was able to tag along. We were a group of 4 and tried a bunch of menu items - they all really blew us away but I would have the skate dish every single time. Bustling restaurant - a little tight in some spaces! Our bags kept getting bopped into and service was slightly off - one of our dishes was missed but the nice thing was we had extra time for conversation as it extended our meal!
Yeah. Definitely worth the hype. A fantastic lunch to remember in a quaint living room setting. The arancini was fried to perfection. The sauce on the cacio e pepe was glistening, tantalizing you to finish the plate without savoring every bite. I had to try the tortelli special (it was a monday). Once again, the server killed it with the suggestion.
Just walked into this establishment, down the street from our home swap in West Village from Venice Beach and was treated both rudely and in a pejorative tone by glass-wearing, short brunette female staff, when inquiring about a reservation. For my snowy BIRTHDAY today of ALL days. Lady we aren't begging to give ya business! Taking it elsewhere asap. Lawrrdd have mercy!
Waitstaff and ambience was wonderful. Food was good but was expecting it to be amazing. The meatballs were not that flavorful and then eight was the sauce but the texture was great. The Tagliatelle was greasy and only a hint of Parmesan and not enough prosciutto- also for some reason ours came out with no green peas... We also got the cannellini beans and bead to start. Everything was tasty and the price point was good. Just nothing life changing.
Finally made it to Via Carota and it lived up to the hype. We started with the Insalata Verde topped with Prosciutto di Parma, and it was phenomenal. The greens were incredibly fresh, perfectly dressed, and somehow a simple salad became one of the most memorable dishes of the night. For pasta, we shared the Tortelli Verdi, the Tagliatelle with prosciutto and peas, and the Pappardelle al Cinghiale. Every dish was excellent. The Tortelli Verdi was rich and flavorful, the Tagliatelle was perfectly cooked with a great balance of prosciutto and sweet peas, and the wild boar ragu was deeply savory and comforting. What impressed me most was how simple everything seemed on paper, yet every dish was executed flawlessly. There wasn't a weak dish on the table. Yes, there's a wait. Yes, it's busy. But after this meal, I can confidently say it's worth both the hype and the wait. I'll definitely be back. read more
22 days ago
Via Carota is one of those places that makes you (me) both love and miss NYC. Between the vibe and decor inside (inspired from a 17th century Tuscan villa) and the large windows looking out to a vibrant West Village street scene (with a bit of a buzz from the Knicks playing in the finals), it was just a fantastic energy. I was interested in VC from a high recent NYT ranking as well as the photos, while my wife (though she swears this isn't true, we both know it is) wanted to go because Taylor Swift liked it (she also swears she's not a Swiftie, but c'mon). I thought the service was actually very good, and a huge plus for very clean WC. The food was wonderful - meatballs were a huge hit, and so was the Tortelli and the fish. Dessert is a must have there too. I understand it's difficult to get a table, but it's still a restaurant I would highly recommend for both locals and tourists. Speaking of those windows, I got to watch the Knicks game (well, for me now I should call it the Spurs game) on a TV across the street while I assume my wife was asking me about what I thought Taylor Swift would eat there but i wasn't really listening. read more
Near-impossible to get a table, but if you can, then it is well worth it. We first tried to get in on a Friday night at 5pm ish, which was unsuccessful because the queue was crazily long. So we came back on a Tuesday at 3pm and managed to grab seats at the bar - slightly tight seating but expected. The food was incredible, service matched that and we loved the tiramisu and the martinis. read more
1 month ago
I would rate this at a 4.5. The restaurant is great and they do their dishes well. It's also reasonably priced for what they provide. Their biggest issue is the immense clout they've received, causing insane long wait times. AFAIK there are no prior reservations available and they only take walk ins. Walked up at 4:30 on a Friday. There was already a line around the block. Around 5 a server came out and took down all our names and numbers. Then you're allowed to leave and come back when you get a text. It seems like they fully book out the restaurant for the night through this line so rolling up later on in the evening is a no go. It's a cosy restaurant with one main dining room with about 10 tables seating parties of 2-4. There is also I think a private dining room to the side seating larger parties and also a bar and an outdoor sidewalk/patio with several additional tables. The lighting is dim and the ambiance is warm and comforting. Their wooden chairs have a sleeve in the back that they fold up and place the menus in - I found this a little tacky as it creases the menus and makes them dirty. Their menu highlight seems to be greens as they have about 15 salads/veggie dishes available. I had the insalata verde which was incredibly fresh. The dressing was very light and cut the bitterness of the greens rather nicely. The calamari comes with exactly two fried shrimp - the shrimp are huge and quite a bit better than the actual calamari themselves; they should add a separate fried shrimp basket. This is not served with Marinara. There's also quite a popular fried zucchini dish where the zucchini are sliced into long, thin fries. The dessert menu is on the bottom of the main menu and isn't priced. The zabaione came out to $16 - we got strawberries; it seems like they switch out the fruit based on seasonal availability. The cream was thick and flavorful - the touch of Moscato wine came through very nicely. I appreciate that they don't make diners wait on the sidewalk for hours. It you don't mind eating late/waiting in the vicinity for a couple hours to be seated and can make it here around 4-5p I think it's a nice eat. There's plenty of comedy, jazz and Washington Sq Park not too far from the restaurant to kill time while you wait. read more
2 months ago
I walked into Via Carota on a Friday at around 1pm. We were quoted a wait time of around 45 min for lunch which we decided to wait for so we put down our name and then went to get a coffee nearby. After not hearing back for around an hour, we went back to check in with the restaurant and there was a long line of other people waiting. Thankfully we went back then because the hostess said a table but just finishing up and we were next in line (with so many people waiting, I feel like tables would be given away fairly quickly if you aren't there in time). The restaurant is obviously super cute and vibey: lots of natural light, the white tablecloths, a young and attractive crowd that looks mostly out of Hollywood movies. It's both elevated and casual at once. Our waiter came by to explain the specials for the day and start us off with some still water. We ordered two glasses of sparkling rose which was refreshing and yet had enough body and flavor complexity with fruity hints. For food we shared: - Fritto misto: generous portion of fried seafood. Perfect for sharing. Comes with a lemon wedge. A bit on the more heavily battered side and a bit too salty. I wish it had come with a side of some sauce to balance the flavors out a bit more because it got a bit old by the time we were done. - Piselli salad: worth the hype! Freshest lettuce I've had in a restaurant in NYC. So beautifully presented too. It came with beautiful green peas that screamed "spring is here". Truly beautiful combination of flavors with the earthiness of the peas, the creaminess of the cheese in the dressing, the salty punch from the prosciutto ribbons. Quite excellent! - Funghi: another really great dish. Very rich, they actually served this as a side with our pasta which I thought was very smart. The mushrooms are meaty and the dish includes a few varieties of them. It's flavor profile is earthy, with highlights of shallot, olive oil, and of course the smoked cheese at the bottom which ties everything together. I almost wish they served this with toast or some sort because it is pretty rich on its own. - Cacio e Pepe: creamy, pepper forward, nicely balanced sauce! Pasta was not al dente. Good but would not say it's the best cacio e Pepe I've had in NYC. A bit disappointing. - Pappardelle: this one came with a nice boar ragu that was tender and perfectly spiced. The flavor of the sauce again was nice but nothing out of this world. The pasta was also a bit too cooked. - Semifredo: after a long debate, we chose this over the tiramisu which ended up being the perfect choice. This dessert is amazing-- first of all the flavor profile is like that of a Ferrero Rocher except less sweet. The texture is mousse-like but not too airy, and full to the brim with bits of toasted hazelnuts. The flavors of chocolate and hazelnut are perfectly in balance. It comes with light whipped cream, chocolate dipped gooseberries, and two small biscotti. A very fun dessert with a lot of components that will keep you happy until the end. Overall, standouts really were the apps (especially the vegetables), and also the semifredo! In terms of food, this place is good but I am not sure it is much better than other more lowkey places around the city. The ambiance and location are pretty exceptional though and I would likely come back if the opportunity presented itself again. I can see the appeal of this very open, elevated space in the heart of the West Village, especially in the summer. Prices are on par to other popular Italian spots. Service was very good and professional. 3.5/5 stars. read more
Stopped in for a Sunday lunch. The location is beautiful with a chic rustic feel to it. The service is fantastic, having been greeted immediately upon entering and shown to our table. Attentive service follows through. The menu changes seasonally. We ordered the carpaccio special and Spuntini Olive All A'scolana appetizers and the flat pasta with pesto sauce special. That would have been enough for two, but we also ordered the Rigatina - pork belly and wow that was amazing. For dessert we shared a classic Tiramisu. The wine selection is good. This location deserves several return visits. read more
29 days ago
I am a local. I am also a foodie. I ate at Via Carota for the first time. My expectation was that all of the hype was just that..."hype". I was wrong. The food, service, vibe was amazing. We had the salted fish, a salad and Cacio e Pepe and a Negroni (and the bread). Everything we ate was amazing. The food was sublime. The service was casual and a "TEN". The vibe (ate outside) was perfect. Loved it! read more
Walked up around 4:45pm with no reservation for a table of 4, was seated just around 7pm - not bad since there's lots of cute window shopping to do in the area. We chose to sit outside, just a warning that there are a couple of street vendors with their kids that keep coming up to the table throughout dinner to try to sell you stuff - if that would really bother your dinner, perhaps choose to sit inside. The appetizers were my favorite part of the meal - salad was excellent, and the arancini had a generous amount of cheese. I think the pastas we tried were just okay, and surprisingly small portions for the price. My partner has been here before, and thought the risotto was much better than the pastas we had. Would not recommend the polipo - the octopus was a little rubbery, and the olive pesto was a rather odd blend of flavors that we ended up leaving mostly untouched. The braised pork ribs were actually really good, and a ton of food - felt a little heavy by the end, so it was nice to split it with 4 people. Overall, about 3.75 stars, good but not my favorite Italian place. read more
1 month ago
2 months ago
Via Carota has been on my wish list for years. Finally I slipped in at lunch today - put my name in and waited less than 30 minutes and before I knew it we were sitting outside with the best people watching view. The hostess was incredibly kind and professional. Our server was outstanding in every way, especially to tables around us who were very rude to him, which he handled with complete grace. I regret I do not recall his name, but he wore glasses which had a greenish frame. He was a true professional. Now the food - it was more delicious than I have been anticipating all these years. We had the prosciutto appetizer, the wild boar ragu pasta, and the cacio e Pepe. The pasta was exquisite. We also had the affogato for dessert which was almost a replica of the best affogato of my life, which I had in Florence. Our awesome server told us the chef was from Florence- it all makes sense! Completely delicious- I wish I had tried sooner for the wait list. I would go back over and over. read more
We went for lunch and the place was pretty packed. We had a reservation but the table we got was pretty small. That def made the ambiance not the best but the service was great. The food was solid but we didn't feel like there were any standouts. The white asparagus was my favorite of the bunch read more
9 hours ago
Snagged a 10am reservation on a Sunday. Ended up solo dining since my guest bailed last minute and no regrets. The staff was so friendly and kind for my situation they gave me a mocktail on the house! the inside gives classic old school nyc italian vibes truly super aesthetic i still ordered a ton of food to enjoy. i started with an anchovy bread and it was so savory i loved it! also got their seasonal salad with raddish, hazelnut, honey, cheese and this was such a good call. it was crunchy and savory i just knew i had to take it home to enjoy later. for entrees i got their seasonal salad tagliatelle pasta which had a small portion but i honestly couldnt finish it anyway. super savory and full of flavor and came out piping hot as i like it def would recommend and come back as theres still so much i want to try read more
6 months ago
I will be dreaming about the grilled mushrooms and skate for a long time. I've been trying to eat here for a long time and my cousin snagged a reservation so I was able to tag along. We were a group of 4 and tried a bunch of menu items - they all really blew us away but I would have the skate dish every single time. Bustling restaurant - a little tight in some spaces! Our bags kept getting bopped into and service was slightly off - one of our dishes was missed but the nice thing was we had extra time for conversation as it extended our meal! read more
Yeah. Definitely worth the hype. A fantastic lunch to remember in a quaint living room setting. The arancini was fried to perfection. The sauce on the cacio e pepe was glistening, tantalizing you to finish the plate without savoring every bite. I had to try the tortelli special (it was a monday). Once again, the server killed it with the suggestion. read more
Just walked into this establishment, down the street from our home swap in West Village from Venice Beach and was treated both rudely and in a pejorative tone by glass-wearing, short brunette female staff, when inquiring about a reservation. For my snowy BIRTHDAY today of ALL days. Lady we aren't begging to give ya business! Taking it elsewhere asap. Lawrrdd have mercy! read more
2 months ago
Waitstaff and ambience was wonderful. Food was good but was expecting it to be amazing. The meatballs were not that flavorful and then eight was the sauce but the texture was great. The Tagliatelle was greasy and only a hint of Parmesan and not enough prosciutto- also for some reason ours came out with no green peas... We also got the cannellini beans and bead to start. Everything was tasty and the price point was good. Just nothing life changing. read more
Ok, so I came back. I wanted my husband to try this place. We got the carrots which were done well. The sauce that accompanied it complemented it well. The octopus was also done well. Very tasty. The fig /prosciutto bruschetta also very tasty. This was a special. We had kid in tow, so we went for a classic tagliatelle and that was on the money. Everything tasted great, a little bit on the heavy side. The food and ingredients are good quality. You definitely pay for the quality. I can see why there is a lot of hoopla. Nice for another try, but will probably reserve for special occasions. I am a little sad, I told the team that it was my husband's birthday and that I would order tiramisu. Please put a candle in it. They forgot and also brought it out when I was in the bathroom with my daughter. Double sad. The tiramisu was a little too much cream, not much cake and a little too sweet. read more
10 months ago
Bestie and I shared lunch at Via Carota, dining outside in the most beautiful weather. We started with a couple of glasses of montepulciano, followed by the stuffed fried green olives, the yummiest salad (piselli) and two pasta dishes. I had the cacio e peppe, he had the tagliatelle. Service was excellent!! Highly recommend. read more
Literally some of the best Italian food I've ever had. The grilled artichokes were incredible and the aioli was yummy which was surprising. The special saffron squash risotto was done super well and was so yummy. The Cacio e Pepe was the best I've ever had. The panna cotta which olive oil and rhubarb was the best panna cotta I've ever had. Every panna cotta should have olive oil and salt on top. The Negroni was tasty and so well balanced. Service was good and I loved the vibes. Would highly recommend this restaurant definitely worth the hype. read more
27 days ago
Food was good but slightly expensive. Famous for being one of the places that Taylor Swift frequents when she's in the city. I ordered the octopus and the cacio e Pepe, both were good but it was definitely on the more expensive side. Service and ambience was good as well read more
1 month ago
6 months ago
I was thankful to be able to get a 7:30pm reservation here on a holiday weekend. This is by the way one of the many restaurants in NYC that is very hard to get into. This is one of Taylor Swifts favorite restaurants to come to my friend told me on our way there. I had no idea. This could also be why it is hard to get into. This place also has a small private room that you would not really notice unless some one points it out to you and there is a back room with a communal like table I believe. I did not go to check it out. I came with 3 friends and we all were here for our first time and had heard wonderful things about this restaurant. First thing we noticed that was cool and different was how they have the menus in back of every chair rolled up. That is new and different. Next when we sat down all of us were surprised at how low/small the chairs are. It took me by surprise. We had a wonderful waitress who answered all of our many questions we all had and gave us her honest opinion on what dishes to get. She took my allergies very seriously and wrote them down and made sure to tell me if what I picked to eat would be ok for me. My friends do not have allergies so they shared everything else. To start off I got the grilled artichokes which were very tasty. I had never had them grilled before. for my main dish I got the chopped steak which is called Svizzerina. The waitress warned me this dish is usually it comes rare but I asked if I could have it medium well or well done and she said it could be cooked medium. When it came out I was pleasantly surprised about how it was cooked and how much flavor it had. It came in a roasted garlic and rosemary confit. For my drink of choice here I stuck with the French 75's they are just so delicious! My friends shared a bunch of different plates and had other drinks. One of my friends actually had a french 75 too and enjoyed it. Two other friends had an aperol spritz which she liked but than she went to red wine after and my other friend got a vodka martini which she had to send back as it was not made to her liking. The second time it came back she still did not enjoy it much but could drink it. But, we could tell she did not really enjoy it. She than also switched to red wine. They ended up just splitting a bottle of red wine. For a dessert drink that same friend had tried the espresso martini which she did enjoy. Some of the plates they shared was the grilled octopus & green olive pesto, cacio e pepe, Sicilian meatballs with pine nuts & raisins and they got some sort of salad but I forgot which one. My friends did not really enjoy the meatballs as it wasn't very saucy and the bread that we got served before our meal we could do without. For dessert I got the affogato which was good but on the small side which I had never seen before. My friends split the Semifreddo I think if I got that correct. I would come back here for sure. read more
10 months ago
Food was really good! We got the artichoke, clams, parpadelle, and tiramisu. Food was on the saltier side. I really liked the artichokes cuz I haven't had it done like that before. It was like a pesto guacamole artichoke salad. Service was ok--not very friendly. read more
Date: Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 Time: 11am Party of: 4 Meal: Lunch Reservation Made: via Resy three days prior *Martini Italiano ($18) *Sbagliato ($19) *Flagship Italian Style Pilsner ($12) *Negroni Bianco ($20) *Insalata e Acciughe ($23) *Cibreo Toscano ($19) *Burrata e Verdure ($23) *Carciofi alla Griglia ($24) *Rigatina ($29) *Tonnarelli ($27) *Pappardelle Al Cinghiale ($28) *Polipo ($28) A girlfriend mentioned she's always wanted to try Via Carota. Being the Type A person I am, I set an alert and voila! I got a last min rezzie. I do get Global Access thru a CC. Not sure if that matters in terms of when you are notified, but I was happy I made it happen. We were late arriving since we had a delayed flight and our travel time took longer than expected. They were very nice and we were still able to get our table. The cacio e pepe was my fav pasta. Simple, yet creamy and comforting. The octopus was also tasty - tender with a nice chew. I always need something green, so the anchovy salad fulfilled that craving. If you want something meaty, the pork belly was savory and delish. Drinks wise, I wasn't sure what I wanted so I just got the italian martini. I'm more of an vodka martini up with olives kinda girl, so I missed that saltiness. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their drinks tho. My gf loves negronis and it seemed to fit the bill. Glad we were able to check out this spot. If you are looking for a rezzie, sign up for notifications. I'm proof they actually work! REVIEW #3765 read more
3 days ago
All of the times I have been to NYC & I think this is the best meal I have had in the city. The space is small, with tables close together in the main room and tables outside. I made a reservation before my trip, it seemed like it was going to be a popular place! We were a little early, but there were some tables open and we were seated right away. Everything on the menu sounded good, but we went with the tonnarelli (cacio e pepe), the insalata verde (greens in a vinaigrette) and the pollo alla griglia (chicken in salmoriglio). Everything was amazing. The chicken was so tender, the pasta had the perfect amount of cheese and I really enoyed the vinaigrette dressing on the leafy greens. All three were shareable portions. I went with an aperol spritz for my drink and it was so good. I appreciated how attentive the wait staff was. Everyone was walking around and checking on all of the customers to make sure they were taken care of. Great vibes & delicious food, my first visit was more than I expected! read more
The big question: IS IT WORTH THE HYPE? Some people have hyped this up to the point where they claim that this is their favorite Italian restaurant, while it was good, I believe other Italian restaurants are just as comparable. I would try just to see but it is not a must go out of your way or this meal is the best mf thing you ever had in your life. That being said, I did enjoy my experience here because I do enjoy Italian cuisine. I heard the vegetables were a star but I don't like vegetables as much as pasta so I went for the arancini, cacio e pepe, and tiramisu. Not my absolute favorite but I would go back to try other things. It does suck though that there is always a line and I can't get reservations. I went on a weekday at 11 AM and I was able to get a table for 1. My overall consensus: it was tasty, really satisfies the Italian food craving, and what I would consider to be a decent restaurant to visit. It's just not the best thing you will ever eat though. read more
Via Carota was a dream. To this day I still think about the burrata, but everything was incredible. Fried zucchini, tiramisu, cacio e pepe, and lovely cocktails were thoroughly enjoyed by all. Service was fantastic and the ambiance was such a delight. Can't wait to go back and try more of the menu. read more
Straight up- this may be the best Italian IMHO in NYC... given, it's not your Little Italy version of NYC or Italian. In my mind it's Northern Italian meets NYC portions and attitude. Great menu superbly prepared and served by a waitstaff who feels like they are looking down on for any number of reasons.... You didn't go to NYU, you're not a Village regular, and / or you pronounced cacio e pepe like it is a Mexican comedy duo - it's NYC "cute" in a way. Reservations here are ridiculous, but so it goes. Wait on-line and enjoy the people watching. Food is fabulous, and the service on point - LOVE IT! read more
6 months ago
A true NYC staple--and rightfully so. Everything was excellent from start to finish. I had a martini that was perfectly done, and the ambiance felt warm and inviting. The staff was attentive without being intrusive. Food-wise, the octopus was cooked to perfection, the lemon risotto was bright and delicious, and the svizzerina--while not the most visually appealing dish--was packed with flavor. We ended with the tiramisu, which was excellent and not overly sweet. Classic, consistent, and always worth the visit. read more
Decent Italian spot in nyc. I got the cacio e Pepe and tiramisu. The cacio e Pepe was good but my pasta was a bit overcooked. The tiramisu was definitely worth it! Overall, I would still recommend trying this place but it is a bit expensive. read more
Stopped in as a group of four on a Sunday afternoon hoping there was a table, and luckily the community table had some room. The ambience is great here, just a happy place. Very professional wait staff, very knowledgeable on the menu and food preparation. Drinks and food were good-cacio e pepe was top notch. read more
Terrific menu with loads of options in a vibrant setting. Drink and dessert menu brought us here. Scrumptious Italian-inspired treats and extensive wine and cocktail and wine list. It's worth a visit! Located at 51 Grove Street, New York, New York Open Mon-Fri 11:00am - 11:00pm Weekends 10:00am-11:00pm read more
The restaurant famously frequented by Taylor Swift ALSO one of the toughest reservations in the city. I can cross off my list. I somehow managed to snag a 6PM reservation for two. How lucky?! The food: - Zucchini Fritti: Light, crisp, and addictive. Not too oily and lightly salted. Perfection! I only wish it came with a dip to take it up a notch. - Carciofi Crudi: Raw artichoke with smashed avocado and Parmigiano. This had potential, but the avocado was overripe--mushy and browning, masked a bit by lemon juice. Disappointed. - Funghi: Grilled mushrooms served with smoked scamorza. The cheese was a highlight, but the mushrooms were heavily salted, which threw things off. - Pappardelle: The pasta itself was delicious. However, the wild boar ragu was a bit too salty for me. - Coniglio Fritto: Yes, that's right! Fried Rabbit! It was actually quite good! Not too dry or overcooked. That said, it was a bit pricey for just three pieces. - Semifreddo: It felt like it's their take on Ferrero Rocher, but it didn't quite hit the mark. Not bad. - Tiramisu: Underwhelming. I've had better. Skip! Service was excellent! Water was constantly refilled. While some of the dishes didn't quite meet expectations, I think it was just an off night. I'd definitely give it another shot to explore more of the menu. read more
Perfection! Its been almost 10 years since I was last at Via Carota. Walked in around 8:30, no reservations. Just a table for 1. It was a 10/15 min wait, not bad at all for a busy night. I was seated towards the back right when you walk in straight ahead. Cute little area for solo diners. I was searching for a spot to eat starving after a long NY day. I remembered Via Carota! Was seated by the super friendly hostess. Ordered the mixed green salad, Cacio e Pepe and a gin and tonic. Every bite was perfection. I forgot how good this spot was! Quite possibly one of me favorite spots in NYC. It was nice to sit and people watch and have an amazing meal. The mixed green salad was fresh and cherry vinaigrette dressing was not overpowering. Cacio e pepe was great. Pasta cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing as well. Service was great, it was a fun packed night to people watch and have a lovely meal. Ordered the chocolate mousse to top off the dinner. So so good! Thank you for an amazing meal, Via Carota! Hats off to the chefs read more
9 months ago
Via Carota has been on my Italian restaurant hit list for years, and I'm so glad I finally tried it. I walked in early on a Monday evening and was able to grab a seat at the bar. The ambiance is warm and inviting, with attentive service. I ordered the Tagliatelle parmigiano & prosciutto, absolute perfection. I'll definitely return to try more dishes. Via Carota lives up to the hype and is a must try for any Italian food aficionado. read more
Finally got lucky and snagged a reservation at 11am on a weekday. We were greeted and seating right away. Our waiter (super tall male) was so sweet and knowledgeable. He was attentive and aware/careful knowing of my cousin's shellfish allergy. We ordered the piselli salad, burrata verde, cacio e pepe, tagliatelle with prosciutto and the olive oil panna cotta. Everything from drinks to food came out promptly. Our water glasses were always filled and napkins folded. Our favorite dishes were the piselli, the pasta dishes and dessert! The burrata wasn't anything special. I'd pass on that dish next time. Now the reason for 4 stars.. besides the bland burrata dish, I felt rushed after they served our mains (pasta). My cousin was still eating and a tall lady with red-ish brown hair pulled up in a bun wearing gold rimmed glasses comes over and asked if we were all set. We tell her we're still working on the main dishes. A few minutes later, she comes back and asks the same question. I understand you have tables to fill, but also we're not here eating for free. I was having a great time until this happened. Can't I just relax and enjoy my meal? I reluctantly ordered dessert and left a great tip (hope it goes to the super tall male that provided amazing service). read more
1 year ago
TLDR: Via Carota is a staple name in the Italian eateries for New York. Difficult to reserve but overall very good. Pappardelle cinghiale alone will keep me coming back along with the olive oil panna cotta. Via Carota has been on my list of places to try for probably over 7 years. I never managed to go until this past weekend, it's one of the most famous Italian spots for sure. Overall - it's good but I don't fully understand the hype. Apps. Carpaccio was good, interesting with the artichokes to give that earthy chew with the beef. The butter + anchovy bruschetta is tasty but for me a bit too much butter. The n'duja arancini were enjoyable but relatively predictable. if you've never had n'duja though - you should try it. Think a rice ball with a smoky spicy pork filling. Pastas. Tonnarelli cacio e pepe. Arguably their most famous dish. The sauce itself was well-emulsified but all the pasta here is fresh pasta. Too much of a wet/heavy mouth feel for me personally. Cacio e pepe I would rather have a more al dente dry pasta bite. Pappardele cinghiale - incredible. Felt like I was back in Tuscany. Mains. Sicilian meatballs. Meatballs with some tomato sauce, overall flavorful and tender. Not sure if I like it with the pine nuts and raisins too much. Dessert. Olive oil panna cotta. Amazing. Such an interesting feel with that richness on the olive oil. There's some orange on top and a bit of flaky salt as well. I'd absolutely come back if i was in the area but felt a bit overhyped to me. I'd love to try their other spot, I Sodi as well. Service was also excellent. read more
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Can I put my name down and then have a drink close by and they inform me or do I have to stand there for two hours? Will they inform me if the table is ready if I go Bar Pizzalino next door?
They own the next door, Bar Pizzalino ,a fantastic bar , and it could be a great waiting option .
Do they have gluten free pizza/pasta or other options?
No pizza on the menu. I haven't seen any pastas advertised as GF there - but I may have missed it
Hi! What time does reservations open for the same day the following month?
They have limited reservations & its 30 days out!
I am visiting New York in a few months and would love to make reservations. Is there a reservation system?
Yes. Through Resy
Where do you wait for a table if the wait is over an hour? Can you wait at a local bar and they txt you when table is ready?
Bars in NYC are closed
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