Via Carota

So lucky to have had found this hidden gem. Luckily they had room for walk ins because we couldn’t get a reservation. The salad was so delicious and refreshing I wish I had the opportunity to try other appetizers. The Cacio e Pepe and the Tagliatelle Prosciutto & Parmesan was absolutely delicious! And ended with the hand chopped steak! Definitely recommend!

This is my favorite NYC restaurant and I visit every time I'm in town. I ate lunch here on Friday with my son to celebrate his graduation and the food was delicious. The only reason I didn't give a 5-star review was the rudeness of a junior staff person. I arrived when they opened at 11am and requested a specific table outside while I waited for my son. The young man insisted I take a less desirable table even though very few diners were there at that point. I held my ground. He very visibly shared his annoyance with other staff who sent some glares my way. I'm hoping management notes the concern raised here. That said, I realize the challenges even the best restaurants have retaining quality staff these days.

Salad and veg starts we’re all excellent. Big portions. Recommend basic salad and carrots. Pastas also nice. Good for brunch or dinner. Wine a little warm but nice.

My boyfriend and I stumbled upon this place on a beautiful day and were able to get seated on the patio immediately for lunch. The atmosphere and food were both incredible and left us wanting to come back. I had the tagliatelle the prosciutto was delicious and sauce coating the pasta was one of the best I’ve had in the city. My boyfriend had a pork belly special and it was phenomenal. Definitely worth the stop!

Amazing! Lovely lunch, in lovely surroundings. A genuinely special experience that doesn’t feel too formal. Cool rustic European vibes and amazing negroni menu too.

Great service at Via Carota, the staff make it a welcoming place and accept walk ins, although depending on the day you may have to wait. Its definitely worth it! The dishes were amazing and surprisingly light, even for the heavier dishes. Everything was very fresh from the insalata Verde to the tagliatelle that i ordered. Delicious! The tiramisu wasn't too sweet and had the right amount of coffee and creaminess.

My boyfriend and I stopped in to see if they could accommodate us for lunch, though we didn’t have any reservations. The friendly host (didn’t get his name) said there would be about a 30-minute wait and we would receive a text when the table was ready. This, to my boyfriend and me, was indicative of their excellent service that was to come: the restaurant was half full, yet they still were on a wait. That told me that they value quality of service rather than getting the tables filled regardless of whether or not they have the servers to wait them. We got our text less than 30 minutes later. As expected, the service was top-notch; our waters were never low, and our waitress, Alison, consistently (but not overbearingly) checked in with us to make sure everything tasted good and to make sure we didn’t need anything. Alison also was an excellent waitress from the fact that she knew the menu extremely well, including the specials of the day, and she could without falter explain every ingredient in-depth with an obvious, true understanding of the dishes she was selling. The food was excellent, though we felt the pasta carbonara and tagliatelle was a bit salty; that could just be personal preference. We highly recommend this Via Carota to anyone wanting a five-star dining experience for incredible Italian cuisine in New York.

Not amazing nor good value. Girlfriend had wanted to come here for ages. We got seated outside facing the sidewalk. Dishes were pretty basic. We had a pasta dish that was particularly watery. I went high and was still disappointed - that’s when you know. Service was mediocre, not sure I’d come back. + 1 star for Molly Shannon coming in while we were there.