When nostalgia meets precision
Carbone, located in NYC's Greenwich Village, is an Italian-American restaurant by Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi, and Jeff Zalaznick, offering a quintessential New York dining experience. But here's what makes them extraordinary: they've turned old-school Italian-American into high art, complete with tableside Caesar salads that are pure theater and service so precise it borders on choreography.
The empire behind the experience
Founded a decade ago by Jeff Zalaznick, Mario Carbone, and Rich Torrisi, their parent company Major Food Group has established a global empire that today exceeds forty restaurants, private clubs, bars, and hotels. This isn't just about one restaurant—it's about a hospitality empire that spans continents. From Greenwich Village to Hong Kong, from Miami to Riyadh, Carbone has become the gold standard for elevated Italian-American dining.
The team behind Carbone doesn't just run restaurants; they craft experiences. They have consistently delivered the most celebrated, innovative, and exciting culinary experiences in the world. When you book Carbone for your event, you're not just hiring caterers—you're bringing in the architects of modern hospitality.
Where luxury meets legendary
Past MFE clients include the luxury brands CHANEL, Prada, Valentino, and Tiffany; top global planners Marcy Blum Events, Van Wyck & Van Wyck, and CS Global; nonprofit organizations the Kering Foundation, CFDA, and Art Production Fund. When fashion's biggest names choose your catering, you know you're doing something right.
The client list reads like a who's who of cultural influence. The Kering Foundation, CFDA, and Art Production Fund don't just throw parties—they create moments that define industries. When these organizations trust Carbone with their most important gatherings, it speaks to something deeper than just good food.
The art of intimate grandeur
Carbone can be booked privately for up to 80 guests seated or up to 100 guests for a reception-style event. Carbone's Back Room can be booked as a semi-private space for up to 50 guests seated. Carbone's Front Room can be booked as a semi-private space for up to 30 guests seated. These aren't massive events—they're carefully curated experiences.
There's something powerful about intimate scale. When you can only seat 80 people, every single guest matters. Every plate, every pour, every moment of service becomes intentional. This is hospitality as craft, not volume.
The theater of service
What sets Carbone apart isn't just the food—it's the performance. The Caesar salad prepared tableside, the synchronized service, the way servers move like dancers through the dining room. This is dinner as entertainment, where every course comes with its own narrative arc.
Guests are encouraged to dress for the occasion. Any guest who does not appear sufficiently well-presented may be refused entry. No shorts, open-toed shoes, or tank tops. Even their dress code tells a story. This isn't casual dining—it's an event. When you dress for Carbone, you're participating in something larger than a meal.
Beyond the borough
Carbone's private rooms present an impressive setting for more intimate affairs, or together for grander celebrations. The fact that they've successfully exported this distinctly New York experience to multiple international locations speaks to something universal about their approach. Great hospitality transcends geography.
For those who understand the difference
When fashion week needs feeding, when the art world gathers, when corporate titans want to impress—they call Carbone. Not because it's trendy, but because it's transcendent. This is Italian-American cuisine elevated to an art form, served with the kind of precision that makes other restaurants look amateur.
In a city full of good restaurants, Carbone stands alone. They're the ones you call when the night needs to be perfect, when hospitality isn't just service—it's legacy.
Check them out here → https://carbonenewyork.com/
