Getting a restaurant reservation in New York City sometimes feels like getting a job interview 😭 The spicy rigatoni looks delicious. I'm glad that the hype was real!
@Jamesnu
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! And yeah, the food was definitely good!
@HexicanLS460L
8 ай бұрын
Who cares you're dumb enough to be fully experimental shots 😂 just stick to food
@Wackaz
2 жыл бұрын
That spicy rigatoni vodka pasta looks... unbelievable to say the least. I truly hope to eat here someday :)
@Jamesnu
2 жыл бұрын
It's a simple, but incredibly made dish! I hope you get that chance as well!
@animahmed1190
Жыл бұрын
Too overpriced for the food. 32 dollar for a vodka pasta with no protein. No thanks.
@Jamesnu
Жыл бұрын
Exactly! And it wasn't even a very large portion size.
@alisachamoy225
Жыл бұрын
I've always wanted to eat here. Your reviews are very thorough, clear and comprehensive!
@Jamesnu
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I hope you get the chance to eat at Carbone sometime soon!
@alisachamoy225
Жыл бұрын
Hope so too. I never seem to leave the UES lately lol. @@Jamesnu
@juangarcia-gv2jy
3 жыл бұрын
I like their attention to details, they even chose the right matching plate for the spicy rigatoni vodka pasta.
@Jamesnu
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I also really like the plates they use.
@JK-yi9gk
10 ай бұрын
unsubbed
@trollzone1
Ай бұрын
I went there for lunch a few weeks ago...Honestly the best veal parm I've ever had...the pastas (lobster ravioli and spicy vodlka) were excellent, but the meatballs are a huge let down. While a great place I have to say Carbone is grossly overpriced even by NYC standards. I'd still recommend going as it was really good.
@Jamesnu
Ай бұрын
Nice! I'm happy to hear that you had a great meal!
@trollzone1
Ай бұрын
@@Jamesnu Thanks James keep up the good work. I enjoy your content and insights. Great restaurant choices.
@goldenblue3865
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you ! All the information, I was looking for…😊
@Jamesnu
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@shauntan5395
3 жыл бұрын
Epic review bro!!!!
@Jamesnu
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Much appreciated!
@angiejacobsrs
2 жыл бұрын
Bread service looked great… everything else looked good but not worth the price even in NYC.
@Jamesnu
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the bread service was amazing! No doubt, all of the food was overpriced, but I at least I got the experience of eating at Carbone. The food was really good, but there are much better Italian restaurants in NYC with more reasonable prices.
@Abefroman-lq3md
3 ай бұрын
James, you got your eye wiped with that mediocre portion! Not impressed with this joint.
@Jamesnu
3 ай бұрын
It wasn't the largest portion, but it was delicious at least.
@kswalks2070
3 жыл бұрын
How do you overcome feeling awkward when vlogging alone at the restaurant? I would have loved to sit with you but I'm nowhere near NYC.
@Jamesnu
3 жыл бұрын
I definitely used to feel awkward doing it, but over time I just got used to it.
@Foozball_guy
3 ай бұрын
He seems like the guy that would let you know what vaccine brand he got
@massarschneiter9292
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. You should showcase the bill in the future. :)
@Jamesnu
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yeah, that's one shot I really regret not getting, but next time I'll be ready!
@youngorangee
2 жыл бұрын
Russ met Ed there
@Jamesnu
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I heard about the Carbone mention. Nice!
@Daniel-es9dq
Ай бұрын
Ok this place is talking to me. Nostalgia with modern hints. Guess I should make some reservations and plan to head to 30th street station.
@Jamesnu
Ай бұрын
It's definitely great food!
@user-or6yn8pm3c
Жыл бұрын
Got the Spicy Rigatoni at Andrew Bellucis and no wait. That place is a true gem.
@Jamesnu
Жыл бұрын
Nice! Yeah, I heard that it was pretty good there!
@Nikolaus844
Жыл бұрын
Rainbow cookie? That’s the Italian flag brother
@Jamesnu
Жыл бұрын
Indeed, but they're called rainbow cookies.
@johwa9680
3 жыл бұрын
wow the appetizer breads look really really really good. I mean it looks really good. I can't believe how that simple pasta without any meats or vegetables can be good O_O
@Jamesnu
3 жыл бұрын
I know right! It's one those foods that you have to try to really understand it!
@skinnyfoodlover6120
3 жыл бұрын
Just subbed amazing video man jesus
@Jamesnu
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it!
@mrmaton66
3 жыл бұрын
Love your positive energy!
@Jamesnu
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@nicolarivarossa4027
2 жыл бұрын
loved this video!
@Jamesnu
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@scottduke2809
2 жыл бұрын
you keep saying it’s overpriced but i didn’t hear what the price was or remember seeing a receipt, did i space it? 😁 how much was the meal?
@Jamesnu
2 жыл бұрын
With tax and tip it was $130 something. At the time they did have a covid surcharge, which they don't have now, but certain menu items have increased by price since my visit.
@fernandopena4664
2 жыл бұрын
I was there last night. It is definitely worth the hype. Overpriced yes, but fantastic.
@Jamesnu
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed your meal! The price is probably the only bad thing about the restaurant.
@RRaquello
Жыл бұрын
I used to be in Carbone's every day. But I never ate there. I made deliveries, ha ha ha. 32 dollars for a dish of macaronis? No thanks. I'm a prole. My palate isn't educated enough to appreciate something so good. I did buy a jar of their sauce once out of curiosity to see how good it was. It was good, but I could make better myself at home. I'm sure it's not the same as they serve in the restaurant. That's a quick walk down Thompson Street at 0:46. I thought I might turn up in the background as an innocent by-stander, but I didn't. And actually Carbone isn't that old, at least in that location. I worked in that neighborhood for over 30 years (late 80's to around 2021) and remember when that storefront was empty. It was a restaurant called Rocco's. The Carbone people were cagey enough to keep the old sign to give an illusion of being an ancient joint. Glad you enjoyed the meal.
@Jamesnu
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, it was great food, but so expensive! It's definitely not a place that one can eat at everyday. I do appreciate how they kept the old sign up. It preserves a bit of history in the neighborhood. It's so hard to get a reservation to the restaurant these days. That must've been a unique perspective to do deliveries there. It's still a really neat space.
@RRaquello
Жыл бұрын
@@Jamesnu I've gotten to see a lot of NY's most famous restaurants through the back door, either literally or figuratively. As a teenager, I worked in midtown as a law firm messenger and used to get sent to the fancy restaurants up there during the lawyers' business lunches to pick up or drop off papers. I used to go to the Playboy Club on 58th St (I think) and the Four Seasons on Park Ave a couple of times a week. Later I drove a van for a restaurant supply house. Of course I never got to eat at any of these places. The only famous NY restaurants I ever actually ate at are both defunct. One was Luchow's, where I went with my mother when I was about 7 years old (she was a semi-regular there), and the other was the Automat across from Grand Central Station.
@Jamesnu
Жыл бұрын
@@RRaquello That's a unique perspective that most people don't have. I would've loved to have gone to the Four Seasons. That was probably one of the most important restaurants in America. I wish automats were still around. That's definitely a unique way to eat.
@GettingPaidWithAlexHaney
3 жыл бұрын
Next time, get the white truffle on the pasta. It's fire
@Jamesnu
3 жыл бұрын
I'll definitely have to do that! It sounds awesome!
@SlayNetwork
2 жыл бұрын
mood
@Jamesnu
2 жыл бұрын
Indeed! Thanks for watching!
@0530evan
Жыл бұрын
sometimes hard to enjoy a meal knowing the size of the bill that is coming
@Jamesnu
Жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@danno714
9 ай бұрын
Boxed pasta that they use is unacceptable. such a shame.
@zaptorque
3 ай бұрын
I just ate at the Carbone in Dallas and it was one of the best dining experiences I've had.
@Jamesnu
3 ай бұрын
Nice!
@YtCsBt
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review, great energy!
@Jamesnu
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Thanks for watching!
@s_przybylowicz
3 жыл бұрын
That lemon cheesecake looks incredible!
@Jamesnu
3 жыл бұрын
It was so good!!!!
@1stengineer20
Жыл бұрын
How much did u pay?
@Jamesnu
Жыл бұрын
With tax and the tip I paid about $110. Although, I believe the prices have raised a bit since I ate here.
@BWen3
3 жыл бұрын
I’m triggered by how you hold utensils. Lmao. Ridiculous, I know. Ha
@Jamesnu
3 жыл бұрын
Haha! Well, at least the food ends up in my mouth, that's what counts!
@BWen3
3 жыл бұрын
@@Jamesnu hahaha hell yes. Glad I found your channel. Cheer m8. Hoping to get into Carbone during my trip to the city in November.
@Jamesnu
3 жыл бұрын
@@BWen3 Thanks! I hope you enjoy Carbone!
@jamesmaggio7560
11 ай бұрын
James Given a choice Peter Luger or Carbone dinner choose one!? Lol
@Jamesnu
11 ай бұрын
Haha! I like both of them, but I would choose Carbone just for the fact that it's so much harder to eat there than Peter Luger.
@tomahern8967
3 жыл бұрын
The paste at Carbone is definitely the highlight!
@Jamesnu
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely!
@Yowassup860
Жыл бұрын
159% paid ad
@CoCoFantastique
2 жыл бұрын
Bar Pitti for me. Alla Fiesolana and the Rigatoni Pitti. I have to try Carbone to compare.
@Jamesnu
2 жыл бұрын
All good restaurants!
@Ricktardo
2 жыл бұрын
What is the oil and cauliflower called they give you with the bread? I’ve been trying to find something like it since I tried in over a year ago but no luck!!
@Jamesnu
2 жыл бұрын
I believe it's part of a giardiniera, which is Italian Pickled Vegetables, cauliflower is usually the main ingredient when it comes to an Italian giardiniera.
@joedeech7679
2 жыл бұрын
How does Carbone compare to another NYC Italian legend ... Rao's ?
@Jamesnu
2 жыл бұрын
I wish I knew. Rao's might be the most difficult restaurant to dine at in NYC. I would bet that Carbone has the better food, but I hope at least one day I can visit Rao's to find out for sure.
@amab1853
Жыл бұрын
@@Jamesnu Rao's is even harder to get into unfortunately. They have clients that own tables and you have to know someone to get you in there for a table reservation. When you call, the staff says they are not taking reservations for the rest of the year 🙄 lol Rao's food is probably better than Carbone. Because it is a family owned restaurant that has been in NYC since the late 1800's!!
@Jamesnu
Жыл бұрын
@Ama B Indeed! It's probably the hardest restaurant to get a table at in NYC! It's on my restaurant bucket list. I hope that one day I can be lucky enough to eat there.
@amab1853
Жыл бұрын
@@Jamesnu yes, me too lol it's definitely on my bucket list. Rao's has a location in Las Vegas & Los Angeles too. I think those west coast locations are much easier to get into than the NYC one.
@Jamesnu
Жыл бұрын
@Ama B For sure! To me, the NYC location is the one I want to go to because of its history, but I'm sure the other locations are good too!
@PwnngNbs
3 жыл бұрын
Such a mediocre and pretentious spot. Have ordered 80% of that menu and the hit rate is embarrassingly low; basically, the vodka rigatoni and veal parm are the only things worth trying.
@Jamesnu
3 жыл бұрын
I respect your opinion. Thanks for watching!
@skinnyfoodlover6120
3 жыл бұрын
This is a great video
@Jamesnu
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@vbkngx
Жыл бұрын
If they notify you that your reservation has been moved to the satellite venue, do you have the option of cancelling your reservation at no charge?
@Jamesnu
Жыл бұрын
I don't think so, but luckily the satellite venue is a thing of the past so you don't have to worry about it. Everyone will be seated inside the actual restaurant. The only bad thing about that is that it's much more difficult to get a reservation now compared to when I visited.
@vbkngx
Жыл бұрын
@@Jamesnu Thanks James. Fortunately I was able to get a reservation much to the delight of my partner who's eager to go. Appreciate your reply.
@Jamesnu
Жыл бұрын
@@vbkngx Nice! I hope you enjoy it!
@TheGeekChef
2 жыл бұрын
I recommend peppolinos in west Broadway, the gnocchi and mussels are like eating pieces of heaven. And the ricotta cheesecake is as light as a cloud. I think they are better than carbone and the bill won’t cause you pain
@Jamesnu
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation! I'll have to check the place out sometime!
@TheGeekChef
2 жыл бұрын
@@Jamesnu you’re welcome! The owners are two brothers from Italy, and literally the gnocchi will make you see God 😂
@robertk2007
Жыл бұрын
One in Vegas at aria is really good
@Jamesnu
Жыл бұрын
Nice! Yeah, I would like to go there sometime and compare it to the NYC location.
@bawseeeee602
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome review James !
@Jamesnu
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@FORZANAPOL__10
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great video buddy You cannot go there and not enjoy That spicy rigatoni..OOOOFAAA🇮🇹🤌🏼
@Jamesnu
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Yeah, that food hit the spot! I just wish it was a bit easier to get a reservation there these days.
@FORZANAPOL__10
Жыл бұрын
I understand!! Vegas is an easier reservation ..Manhattan fuggetaboutit
@Jamesnu
Жыл бұрын
@@FORZANAPOL__10 Yeah, I forgot there's a Carbone in Vegas! Nice!
@raymondchow8722
Жыл бұрын
I rather eat at home then go to Carbone. Sorry.
@Jamesnu
Жыл бұрын
Fair enough. Sometimes you can't beat a home cooked meal.
@jaimegutierrez5520
2 жыл бұрын
I cook there 🍳
@Jamesnu
2 жыл бұрын
Nice! The food is excellent!
@jaimegutierrez5520
2 жыл бұрын
@@Jamesnu thanks
@user-or6yn8pm3c
Жыл бұрын
The best Red Sauce restaurant is probably Patsys in Manhattan.
@Jamesnu
Жыл бұрын
Could be, it's definitely a good place!
@user-or6yn8pm3c
Жыл бұрын
@@Jamesnu Carbone used to be Rocco . They closed and rebuilt it. There are a lot of good red sauce places but if I would have to name the absolute best its Patsys. Lot of A listers eat there including Madonna and George Clooney.
@Jamesnu
Жыл бұрын
@@user-or6yn8pm3c Indeed! I'm at least glad Carbone kept Rocco's old sign even though they changed it a bit. I definitely have to try Patsy's sometime.
@user-or6yn8pm3c
Жыл бұрын
@@Jamesnu The Canneloni and the Stuffed Porkchop are killer. The owner is a nice person as he makes everyone feel welcome.
@Jamesnu
Жыл бұрын
@@user-or6yn8pm3c That's good to know!
@ericahoang94
3 жыл бұрын
How do you make a reservation?
@Jamesnu
3 жыл бұрын
Through the restaurant's website. I believe it connects to Resy.
@zizilove09
2 жыл бұрын
I went there once in my life and can’t lie it was amazing
@Jamesnu
2 жыл бұрын
It's a real special restaurant!
@Worldgonemad
3 жыл бұрын
Is the cookie complementary or do you have to order it?
@Jamesnu
3 жыл бұрын
It's complementary. Everyone gets a cookie at the end of their meal. They were good!
@amyar9978
3 жыл бұрын
Woww 😍
@Jamesnu
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@GregKingAtlanta
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video
@Jamesnu
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@michaelchristian7824
9 ай бұрын
Condolences on those 2 shots of Moderna.....really loved your channel
@reichhopprivatwatch1406
2 жыл бұрын
next up bikeskin
@oarancards4443
Жыл бұрын
Nothing special
@Jamesnu
Жыл бұрын
I know what you mean. While I really enjoyed the restaurant's food, one would think with the way people talk about Carbone that it's the best Italian restaurant in the city and it's definitely not.
@j.r.7979
2 жыл бұрын
I know his stomach was on one later that evening hahahaha
@jonjones4661
2 жыл бұрын
Carbone's only worth it for their spicy rigatoni. Everything else was average - the appetizers, the veal parmesan (literally tastes like $20 parmesan chicken), the cookie. Be careful what you order - things you assume are free at other restaurants aren't here (such as water and side vegetables).
@glassesstapler
11 ай бұрын
For a video food reviewer, you eat like a T-rex with two left hands and a Hippopotamus mouth. Lord Jesus help us. Great review too!
@Jamesnu
11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@jakob9585
11 ай бұрын
😭😭😭😭
@Prettynikki815
2 жыл бұрын
This restaurant is impossible to get into -- trying to get in for my best friend's birthday but no luck :-(
@Jamesnu
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it was much easier to get into when I went. It takes a lot of luck to get a reservation.
@Prettynikki815
2 жыл бұрын
@@Jamesnu I ended up going with il Buco which I hear is really good Mediteranean-Italian..
@Jamesnu
2 жыл бұрын
@@Prettynikki815 I haven't been there myself, but I've heard good things about the restaurant! I hope you enjoy it!
@Prettynikki815
2 жыл бұрын
@@Jamesnu Omg that makes me feel better! Thank you!
@dazzelpebbels1207
2 жыл бұрын
@@Jamesnu can you share with us how you got lucky to get in? What did you do?
@billknight9378
Жыл бұрын
Mr. Andrews's table manners need polishing.
@radhikamakkar75
2 жыл бұрын
You look like Brad Pitt sir
@Jamesnu
2 жыл бұрын
Haha! Thank you!
@bertdog7639
Жыл бұрын
A sheep bragging about getting a clot shot. BaaaBaaa
@rationalbacon5872
8 ай бұрын
I hope youve taken your 99th booster.
@JackRed6666
2 жыл бұрын
Can you lend me some Money?
@Jamesnu
2 жыл бұрын
I wish I could.
@alisonfraser8231
Жыл бұрын
Back when two shots was “fully vaccinated”. Sigh...
@Jamesnu
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, things have changed.
@NYCfrankie
2 жыл бұрын
Emilo Ballato's is better
@Jamesnu
2 жыл бұрын
That's a restaurant I hope to check out soon!
@macr84
Жыл бұрын
This is just very overhyped basic food. Those aren't rainbow cookies, it's supposed to be the Italian flag. Their menu contains several spelling mistakes in the Italian words, reflecting how far they are from genuine Italian restaurants. In summary this is very overpriced tacky Italian-American food.
@Jamesnu
Жыл бұрын
Those are rainbow cookies. They're supposed to have the colors of the Italian flag.
@Stokesx
4 ай бұрын
Bragging about your Vax 😂
@giuliaclaudia5593
2 жыл бұрын
Ihih
@giuliaclaudia5593
2 жыл бұрын
Tipo Titanic
@giuliaclaudia5593
2 жыл бұрын
Ieri c'era La leggenda del pianista sull'oceano
@giuliaclaudia5593
2 жыл бұрын
Sono nell'Atlantico
@giuliaclaudia5593
2 жыл бұрын
Titanic e c'è Novecento
@giuliaclaudia5593
2 жыл бұрын
Bambino cresciuto nel Titanic
@basstrammel1322
2 жыл бұрын
So you would lick the napkins clean, but it's OVERRATED and overpriced? I don't know about this. Do you just want the best of foods for cheap, or what?
@Jamesnu
2 жыл бұрын
Of course the food is amazing, but it's no doubt overpriced. It's all about value. One can eat similar food in NYC for much less, but Carbone comes with the distinction as the "popular place" and "celebrity hot spot" allowing them to increase prices.
@basstrammel1322
2 жыл бұрын
@@Jamesnu A food critique would mention a place or two else where to find a similar meal for lower prices?
@Jamesnu
2 жыл бұрын
@@basstrammel1322 Emilio's Ballato for sure. It’s very similar to Carbone, but it’s a true old school Italian American restaurant with history. It’s an establishment I’ve been meaning to make a video on as well. Don Angie is a newer restaurant with prices that are less than Carbone, but not by much, on the other hand, the food is significantly better and more innovative.
@nickh9374
3 жыл бұрын
2 shots, fully vaccianted, team Moderna.. lol what a 🤡🤡🤡
@j.r.7979
2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha right
@sammavacaist
Жыл бұрын
Good. 1 less person on the long wait list.
@choochalah
3 жыл бұрын
I can understand your disappointment at the location and costs. but is sounds like services and food were a great experience. ❤
@Jamesnu
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! The delicious food made the experience worth it! Despite the high costs, I still had a great time!
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