New York · East Harlem

Rao's

Name: Rao's
Address: New York, NY, US
Price range: $$$

#87 in New YorkItalian$$$

Awards

4.4

James Beard Regional

What People Are Saying

“Getting a table at Rao's is harder than closing a deal in Midtown Manhattan. You do not make a reservation you know someone who has a table and they invite you. That is it. No website booking, no OpenTable, no walking in off the street. And once you...”

New Buzz

It may be NYC's toughest reservation. But there is a new way to snag a Rao's dinner

NBC New York · 4 days ago

This One-night Pop-up Recreates Rao’s Legendary Dining Experience—Here’s How to Get a Seat

Travel + Leisure · 5 days ago

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What to Order

Meatballs

Mentioned by every source as the dish to order. Cash only, and you'll need to know someone with a table to get in.

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