VIPs fill the dining room of this 10-table Italian icon, where who you know is key to entry. Based on 514 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
455 E 114th St, New York, NY 10029
Phone: (212) 722-6709
Website: http://www.raosrestaurants.com/
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Hours
| Tuesday | 7–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 7–11 PM |
| Thursday | 7–11 PM |
| Friday | 7–11 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 7–11 PM |
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Reviews
Christian Hernandez
A complete privelage to have been able to been able to dine in such a cuisine staple of NYC and the world. Pictures of famous people who dined at the same place as you. Amazing food, meatballs were out of this world. Everything was phenomenal.
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Ray Lo
Amazing!!! All the food we ordered was cooked to Perfection, Flavors! Ridiculous.. Get the Pork Chops they are Delicious!! The steak cooked just right… Meatballs were excellent and the Pesto pasta was fantastic!! As for the Seafood salad getting two orders for one order will not be enough… Amazing Staff, Tommy was the BEST, Fuuny as they come to entertain you as they serve you!!!
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Vince
Went there not sure if we were going to be able to sit down and eat as we all know it’s almost impossible. Sat at the bar drinking Negronis for almost 2 hours, trying to talk my way into a table. Thank you Joe and to the staff for accommodating us. Food was as good as you imagine it would be. Awesome experience!
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Nancy Cavazos
Everything was 5 Stars at Rao’s!!!
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R R
Great place go once a year and the treat you like family seafood salad baked clams broccoli rabbe orchetta is best Raos sauce and linguini great and steak with peas and prosciutto great and best black Raspberry ice cream
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Beau Bender
What an amazing place and an amazing experience. It’s not just the nostalgic and historical ambiance of its 100+ year history. The food was amazing and delicious. The wet meatballs compared to the dry. It was lush versus crispy softness. The lobster Fra Diablo was salty yet creamy sweetness of the lobster the perfect Al dente pasta with a sauce that was light yet left it’s mark at the finish with an application of heat. The patrons were singing to oldies and it was just energy and a vest for life. What an amazing experience.
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Christine Dean
I just bought the meat balls and the sauce was the best I’ve ever had . I had to get used to the meatballs the texture was different but it all tasted very good. The serving portion was very good one person could definitely make at least two meals out of this delicious meal I recommend garlic bread on the side.Your taste buds will thank you
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Michael Desousa
If you have a problem with this place it’s because you’re the problem. Absolutely the best Italian food you’ll ever have. Bring an extra $20 and throw it in the chute box, the staff love’s Christmas all year long. Love this place!!
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David Ryan
I consider myself extremely lucky to be able to eat at the classic Italian restaurant. The experience itself is unlike any other restaurant I have ever been at. After having a few drinks at the bar we were lucky enough to get a seat which is a victory in itself. There are no menus so our host went through the menu verbally and we ended up ordering enough food for 8 people. The food and service were good and the atmosphere is full of cheer. If you are lucky enough to get a chance to eat here, do not pass it up.
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John Galluzzi
Although many dishes here are very good, the Meatballs and Fish Salad are my favorite.
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