Via Carota is a beloved West Village osteria created by chefs Rita Sodi and Jody Williams. Known for its simple, seasonal Italian menu, it offers food that feels like home, served with warmth and care. Inspired by a 17th-century villa near Florence where Sodi once lived, the restaurant blends old-world traditions with a relaxed neighborhood spirit. Its interiors are filled with heirloom keepsakes collected by the chefs, while the terrazza provides an inviting space to enjoy tree-lined Grove Street.

Open from morning through late night in true osteria style, Via Carota welcomes guests for everything from casual lunches and family dinners to late-night amaros. In 2019, Sodi and Williams earned the James Beard Award for Best Chefs in New York City, further cementing Via Carota’s place as a cornerstone of downtown dining. Their other restaurants—I Sodi, Buvette, Bar Pisellino, and The Commerce Inn—sit nearby, creating a small constellation of celebrated neighborhood spots.