My friend and I came here because honestly, my friend is a huge Taylor swift fan and knew this was her favorite restaurant. I just really like Italian food. The service was wonderful. We were seated outside and had some great people watching on a great day. My friend and I shared the artichokes and because I was very hungry, I got the bread and olive oil, which comes to 6 dollars. The artichokes were so so good and I would order again my friend got the meatballs and I got the cacio e Pepe. Their cacio e Pepe may have ruined me for other cacio e Pepe cause it was so so good. I then got the affogato, which was wonderful. The biscotti with the affogato was also great. I would definitely come back here again as long as I can get a reservation! read more

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Had dinner here on a Thursday evening with a reservation for 5pm. Very aesthetic inside and even their outside seating is nice. Gives a nice upscale yet non-pretentious feeling. The eats: Tonnarelli (Cacio e Pepe): so good, perfect texture on the pasta. Good amount of black pepper. Amazingly it wasn't drenched in sauce or greasy, but had so much flavor at the same time! Pappardelle: the wild boar ragu was really nice and heartwarming, a hearty and filling dish. Almond cake slice (dessert): this was honestly the highlight. Was the best version of almond cake I've ever had in my life! Was not overly sweet, had a refined chocolate bottom crust and the perfect amount of almonds while keeping a good cake-like ratio. Would 10/10 recommend this, although it's seasonal so hope you get lucky because I don't believe it's on their dessert menu. Get it before it's done! The potions seem small, but are deceivingly filling! Service was very attentive and friendly and food did not take too long to revive which was nice. Bathroom was clean as well. Definitely recommend this place! read more

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My second go around at Via Carota--this time eating indoors in their charming, rustic dining area and yes, reservations are still hard to come by. I like Via Carota--I really do--however, this visit had me thinking about a few things. 1. The fact that I love or perhaps prefer red sauce based, Southern Italian cooking. This style is more Northern Italian. 2. The menu was identical to my first time visit enabling me to compare dishes then vs. now (this visit). 3. Some inconsistencies among the cooking/dishes. My first review bragged about the perfection behind the meal. It was; however, one huge takeaway from that dinner was the fact that 2/4 dishes were overly salted. This time, as we placed the order, we made sure to mention taking the addition of salt down a notch or so. Here's what we ordered (we shared the selected plates). * Gran Spritz Cocktail. A repeat from the first time visit. A herbaceous liquor with Prosecco. Yellow hue and akin to Aperol Spritz but less sweet and stronger. Good enough to order 2nd time around. *Bread with olive oil ($6). Good, but we were disappointed in the bread selection which was sourdough with poppy seeds. Just 4 thick slices with a plate of EVOO. *Zucchini Fritti. Piled high, match stick thin and delicious. I saw this dish brought to many tables. Crispy and delicious though we had to leave some behind as the oil factor kicked in. *Tonno with Fagioli. Fresh Tuna with Cannellini beans. We ordered this the first time so it was a repeat. Just as delicious as the first time--a great marriage of flavors though the portion seemed smaller. *Orata (Sea Bream). This was a rather small-ish portion. Although the seafood was supposedly grilled and included escarole, it sat on a bed of oil and was on the salty side. Still, it was pretty good. *Stracci. Pasta with Pesto (in a nutshell). Delicious, somewhat creamy and a pretty small portion. We wished for more. Overall, Via Carota is a solid/excellent, celebrity pick (hello Taylor Swift) and FOMO establishment. Yes it's very good, but so are others which will always be under the radar. I've tried them myself and come from a family of excellent Italian cooks. And BTW, my initial side note: I truly enjoy traditional Sicilian style Italian food. Would recommend at least once for the experience and innovative food. read more

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Nothing to write home about. Average pasta. The service was extremely slow and infrequent, although they were friendly. read more

Via Carota - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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The pasta here is fantastic and very well seasoned. Eating or simply just having a light drink outside during the summer or fall is definitely the vibe. Very great spot for people watching on Grove St in West Village. The service was pretty quick and excellent. read more

Via Carota - Tagliatelle - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Do yourself a favor and get the Cacio e Pepe - so so good!! We walked in on a Sunday afternoon for bar seating and got lucky with a quick wait. Super cute and bright space. Tables are super close together (as many places in nyc are) and there is also communal seating. read more

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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

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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

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This is always a great place for food and ambiance. Our server was so great. The food was kinda less stellar than on previous visits but I guess that's just occasionally how it goes? read more

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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. read more

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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

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This is not an overhyped restaurant. Service was efficient and nice, and our waiter actually recommended that we order less. Portions are large. I also appreciate the details such as pre-warmed plates, charred lemon wedges, and swift changing of plates between courses. The only thing I'd skip next time is cacio e pepe. Everything else we had was amazing. The restaurant looks very cozy and is not stuffy at all. read more

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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

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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

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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

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I can see why this restaurant gets so much hype. Our meal was absolutely amazing. Great service in a beautiful, intimate environment. Every dish we ordered was amazing from the veggie starters to the cacio e pepe and risotto pastas. The bronzino and steak were both amazing - The steak in particular was cooked and seasoned to perfection. Great selection of wines and alcohols to pair with any of their selections. read more

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

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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

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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

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Gave this place literally 7 visits before I wrote a review to see. If it would "get better"... such a waste! Only good thing about this place is one of the salads. Service ZERO Atmosphere- maybe a 2 You are literally seated SHOULDER TO SHOULDER at the bar. Like REALLY. Not everyone is the same size. Some of us need more room. And I gotta say again- bartender/servers/hostess.. ZERO stars. All need retraining. This isn't a posh nightclub. It's a west village eatery. NEVER AGAIN 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

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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

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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

Via Carota - Chamomile tea and Arancini - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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It's been a while since I've written a review literally upon leaving a place. No big story here...I received the typical SH*TTY service solo diners get. I will say, I usually don't have that issue but man I do not get why this waitress (black lady w/dread) did NOT care about me at all. The person I was supposed to go with cancelled last minute. I was grateful to still get a seat and sat outside. I was parched & ask for ice for my water. It's legit room temp smh. I waited so long I had to ask another waiter for it. Like come on I am not asking for anything crazy! So I order my paperdelle which was in fact delicious! She kept me waiting for so long it was crazy...I eventually tell her I want the rest of my pasta to go & said I know I'm not going to eat all f my dessert right now. I'll take a couple of bites but you can bring it in the to-go container. Listen, I want this table flipped as much as they do but WTF?! The strangest thing is she was decent, neutral demeanor, not nasty. She just didn't care...I would've choked to death before she noticed! So I come back from restroom and see the to go bag for the pasta but not dessert. SHE FINALLY COMES OVER & I ask where is my dessert..is this lady for real?! Then it comes out! Why am I waiting this long for ONE PASTA AND ONE DESSERT (to-go)?! I was noticeably upset and told her to take the dessert oft. No "I'm sorry" etc. it's so gross you need to be an influencer to get good service. Let me mind you I'm a BIG FOODIE...a great experience would've lead to a great review & telling others. I will never come back here. 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

Via Carota - Via Carota Sucks :) - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

What a beautiful spot! The decor was especially charming and the service was impeccable. Cacio Pepe is out of this world. Go early if you want a table! We got lucky at 4:30p. read more

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Via Carota - Meatballs and tagliatelle (sans peas for some reason..?) - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Via Carota - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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I dine out 5 nights a week (homes in New York and London). I love food, I love restaurants. Via Carota has been on my "must try" list for some time, based on reputation and recommendations. I'm not a "stand in line" kind of guy. As a result, I tried making an online reservation ... firstly for "next week" (fully booked) and then for "next month" (also fully booked). Why don't they just tell you, "we don't take reservations"? So I walked down there and stood in line. The hostess was pleasant and helpful, very welcoming. She told me it would be a 30 minute wait for a seat at the bar. I went for a walk in the West Village (lovely, sunny late afternoon) and I returned in time to be seated. The service at the bar was pleasant also. It's not a voluminous menu, so choosing was easy. I ordered the Salt Cod main course. Think "bubble gum". You can chew it for an hour, but you'd never dream of swallowing? That describes the Salt Cod. Tough as leather, endless chewing. I ended up spitting some of it out. Plus it was presented on a bed of flavorless garbanzo beans!?! In a word: awful. Sorry, but I just don't "get" Via Carota! To be fair, maybe I had a one-time bad experience, but suffice to say, I'm not going back. Little Owl (just down the street) is a much superior experience!!! read more