Troy G

Unforgettable night at Rao’s - from the food to the service and an unbeatable atmosphere this ranks as one of the best in NYC. Fried mutz, meatballs and the veal parm stole the show out of everything we ordered.

SryIjusthavetosaythis

It's always great. I'm rarely in NYC, but I love coming here. Attentive service. Trust their recommendations! The prices are reasonable, quality, portions, and we are in NYC after all :-) Big fan of the baked clams, garlic bread, eggplant, fusilli, broccoli rabe... The sauces are amazing. Be sure to leave room in your stomach for the cheesecake.

Claire Mae Elizabeth Grange

I am really, fully satisfied with a large meal of less heavy, healthier, and possibly lower gluten Italian durum wheat spaghetti topped with quality marinara sauce. I am even a picky snob as marinara should be ideally on its own a well seasoned and satisfying tomato sauce. The basic marinara sauce they make is superb. I love it and a dried parsley dash makes the dish. I wish to visit the restaurant. I love the pizza sauce on homemade honey whole wheat dough. 🥢🍅 🍕

Yanik Guillemette

Dropped by Rao’s on a whim — you know, as one does. Despite the fact it’s famously impossible to get a table unless your great-grandfather once fixed jukeboxes with Frank Sinatra, the owners instantly relocated a table of six retired wiseguys in smoked sunglasses to make room for me. Had the veal, the meatballs, a little wine. Service was celestial, owners charming. Honestly, shocking they don’t just hand out keys to strangers at the door.

Deborah Homan

Oh! My! Gosh!! Hello! I'm Deborah. I found some of your frozen meals, pizza and sauces at Walmart here in Arab Alabama 👍 I've never heard of you until I looked you up to see if you have restaurants, and of course your product sold at Walmart that prompted me to look you up. Your pizza sauce is totally amazing! I must have at least 50 jars. I bought all of them in the store the other day 😁 The sauce is so delicious that it prompted me to try out your frozen meals. Your four cheese ravioli your lasagna and your chicken parmesan is outstanding!!! I haven't tried your pizza yet, but I'm about to try the cheese one next time I go to the store and I'm just going to add some extra toppings to it. If your food taste this good just from the grocery store, I can imagine how amazingly delicious it will taste in your restaurants!!❤️🕊️ I wish I could try your restaurant, but unfortunately there's none of your restaurants around my area. I will be moving back to California soon Woodland California which is around the Sacramento area. It would be nice if you can get a restaurant there! If you did I would bring my sleeping bag and camp outside Lol 🤣 Oh my gosh I just can't believe how good your food is. I'm telling everybody about it!! Walmart can't keep up with me. I keep buying all your pizza sauce! Walmart also sells your pasta sauce as well. I haven't tried those. I bought the caramelized onion one and the marinara one and I haven't tried those yet, but I'm sure they're going to be totally delicious. Thank you so much for your delicious food. There's not much restaurants here in this little town that I live in so I really appreciate your food!! 🍕 🍝 🫙 Happy Father's Day to all the dad's out there and y'all have a blessed rest of the weekend and the next following week 🙏😇🙏 I give you 10 Stars for your wonderful food!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆❤️🕊️🌹🌹🌹 I almost forgot your tomato basil soup sold in jars and your Italian wedding soup both very delicious 😋 You have Many! Dishes in the frozen section of the grocery store. So many that I can't keep up with adding them to this review 😋 I had to go to Guntersville Alabama to the Publix market there where they sell even More! Dishes. I bought your meatballs in sauce. Haven't tried them yet, but I already know they are Delish!!😋😋 I also bought your variety meat pizza, your vegetarian lasagna and other pasta dishes with white sauce😋 I would love to try and buy on a regular basis your eggplant Parmesan but none of the stores have it. I heard that Target sells it. I may have to go there as well. I'm going to have to buy a second freezer to fit all your delishes dishes because my freezer is packed with Rao's s only! Store bought frozen meals I will ever buy. 😋😋😋 Thank you for making it possible for the world to have the chance to have your food in Thier freezers and cupboards. I also bought four more of your soups. Different ones as well ❤️‍🩹😋😋😋🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ God Bless you and your family 🙏😇🙏

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Jackie Botelho

I own a concierge and event planning agency, so I quite literally go to all types of incredible restaurants for a living. None can be compared to Rao’s. It’s not only “worth the hype”, but from the second you walk up to the restaurant, you feel the history. The food is obviously unreal, but it’s the experience that will really change you. The Maitre D, Joe, sits down with you and explains the menu to you. It’s so old school and he’s great at helping you order exactly enough food. I still dream about how great the food was, and to say I can’t wait to go back is an extreme understatement. It was truly a bucket list item for me to go there, and if anyone gets the opportunity to go, take it—you will not be disappointed! The ONLY thing is, it’s “cash only” so plan accordingly!

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Experience Team

Rao’s is a true standout, offering flawless service, a warm ambiance, and exceptional cuisine. From crisp salads to golden fried cheese and fresh seafood, every dish reflects quality and authenticity. Guests rave about their experience, making it one of our top dining recommendations. We’re proud to partner with Rao’s and excited to keep sending clients their way!

Wei Deng

Amazing food, even better atmosphere. When you eat here, you feel like family. Blessed to have had the experience to dine here

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Matt van orden

Rao’s is the best Italian restaurant in these United States. My wife and good friends ate there and every single dish far exceeded our expectations. Tommy is the most welcoming and friendly guy you’d want to meet. The atmosphere. The history. The food. Everything about this restaurant is PHENOMENAL. If you ever get the chance to go, do not miss out on any of it. Get the drinks, get all the appetizers, get as many entrees as you can eat and ENJOY! Fantastic team of cooks, waiters and owners - you’ll see when you go.

Vince S

Ah, Rao's. The hard to get reservation. I am one of the fortunate, "average Joe's" to get a reservation at this iconic Manhattan restaurant. The drinks are made perfect, the food is very, very good. The hosts Ron and Joe treat you like family with a handshake when you walk through the front door. I will just tell you what my party had for dinner last week. Apps: baked clams, roasted peppers, and the house salad. Next up: shells with ricotta and their famous meatballs all delicious. Now on to the main course: eggplant Parmigiana, Chicken parm, and shrimp fra diavolo. Dessert was delicious homemade cheesecake with chocolate ice cream and espresso. Rao's is always great. It is really a dining experience. You never know who you'll see there

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