When it comes to the most famous restaurants in NYC, Carbone is often at the top of the list. Getting a reservation is almost impossible, and how to get a reservation at Carbone is more art than science. It took me almost half a year of refreshing Resy until finally I saw an open reservation, and I pounced on it. For a decade, Carbone was a Michelin starred red sauce Italian spot that locals and celebrities swore by. The Carbone spicy rigatoni, the Carbone meatballs, and the Carbone mozzarella are just a handful of the legendary offerings at the former Michelin star Italian restaurant.

However, notice I said former Michelin star. Carbone lost its Michelin star in 2022, which could be a sign of declining quality. The hype has not died whatsoever, as it took me pretty much forever to land a reservation. Is Michelin Guide just knocking Carbone down a notch due to trivial matters like lapses in service? Or is Carbone overrated? We set out to answer that question as we try the Carbone NYC location, although let me know how the Carbone Las Vegas location is and if it compares to the NYC branch favorably or unfavorably. Is the Carbone pasta legendary or is it just overhyped?

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Restaurant Deets:
Carbone
181 Thompson St, New York, NY 10012