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Rao's

New York · East Harlem

Rao's

#76 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...”

K

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

#48#54#59#65
Jan 13Feb 10Mar 10Apr 7

Snapshot

Rating
4.4
Foot Traffic
Low
Trending
↓ 5 spots
Cuisine
Italian
Price
$$$

Walk-in only. No reservations.

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