Carbone (restaurant)
Carbone is an Italian restaurant operated by Major Food Group, with locations in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan and elsewhere. The restaurant is located on the same street as ZZ's Clam Bar, also founded and operated by Major Food Group. The original restaurant opened in 2013, and replaced another Italian establishment, the 90-year-old Rocco Restaurant. Founders Mario Carbone and Rich Torrisi deliberately modeled the menu, decor, and atmosphere on mid-century Italian restaurants popular in New York City. The Rocco sign in front of the restaurant has never been removed. History. The restaurant's  founders had previously opened a deli, Torrisi Italian Specialties, and a sandwich shop, Parm. Before opening Carbone, the founders conducted research by visiting Italian restaurants throughout New York City. In 2015, a second Carbone opened in Las Vegas, located within the Aria Resort and Casino. The restaurant's New York City location began offering take-out during the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to crowding outside the restaurant as delivery workers and customers waited to pick up orders. By April 2021 the restaurant had stopped offering food for pick-up or delivery. The New York location added a weatherproofed structure for  outdoor eating in late 2020, featuring the same floor tile and tin ceiling as the restaurant's interior. A Miami location opened in January 2021. Carbone also has a location in Hong Kong. Reputation and ratings. "The New York Times" food and restaurant critic Pete Wells first reviewed Carbone in 2013, giving it three out of four possible stars. The restaurant first received a Michelin star in 2013, when it was added to the 2014 edition of the Michelin Guide to New York City. Carbone is known for its celebrity clientele. The Instagram account DeuxMoi frequently features information about celebrities  dining at the restaurant.