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Rao's

New York · East Harlem

Rao's

#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...”

Kevin Joyce

Kevin Joyce

a month ago

Google Reviews

New Buzz

NBC New York

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

Travel + Leisure

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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HRL Ranking

#43#61#79#97
Feb 24Mar 24Apr 27May 25

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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