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Rao's

New York · East Harlem

Rao's

#83 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

6 months ago

Google Reviews

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scotsman.com

I tried ‘iconic’ New York Italian restaurant that’s opened in Scotland - my verdict

scotsman.com · yesterday

worth.com

The Enduring Legacy of NYC's Iconic Rao's Restaurant

worth.com · 8 months ago

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HRL Ranking

#69#79#88#98
Jul 20Aug 17Sep 14Oct 12

What to Order

Lemon Chicken

Mentioned by multiple diners as legendary. Simple, classic, no tricks. Order it alongside the meatballs if your table can swing both.

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