Entry № 023_NEW · Verified Apr 2026
About
Rita Sodi and Jody Williams's West Village trattoria has become one of New York's most imitated and least replicable restaurants — the cacio e pepe, the insalata verde, and a room that makes a two-hour queue feel like part of the pleasure.
Italian trattoria serving traditional plates & apéritifs in a rustic, cozy space.
Editors’ notes
“We had a very memorable dinner here. The ambience is surprisingly calm and non pretentious. Had to wait for 20 mins on a Thursday night which was fine because there was excellent jazz being played next door at Arthur’s which you could enjoy. Folks in the restaurant were nicest. We ordered the specials pasta and brusche…”
“Excellent classic Italian. Heard a lot about Via Carota and Chef Jody Williams, and when it was recognized by North America’s Best 50 last year, I finally decided to give it a try. We came for a weekday lunch and were seated without a wait at the communal table in the back. Still thoughtfully spaced, with an empty sea…”
“We had been eager to visit Via Carota for quite some time—especially as it is said that Taylor Swift may have dined here before. On December 23, we decided to stop by at lunchtime on a whim, hoping to get a table, as reservations were already fully booked. Luckily, we were offered seats at the bar. From the moment we e…”
“Woah. This place was very high on my list to visit. A reservation opened up, so I jumped on it. The restaurant blew me away. The service, food, and atmosphere were all immaculate. The risotto, and carrot were the stand outs. Those carrots were one of the best dishes I’ve ever tried. Will definitely be back.”