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Via Carota Italian in West Village
The mood
Cozy, romantic · good late at night · good for small groups
Known for
grilled octopus
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A mid-priced Italian restaurant in the West Village. Reviewers single out the Italian food, mention afternoon visits, and describe a high-energy crowd. Insider tip: Walk-ins always welcome. Via Carota is open early until late, serving food and drink without pause in true osteria fashion. Known for its grilled octopus.
“Your neighborhood place for a leisurely lunch with a friend, family dinners or a late-night amaro. Via Carota is the West Village osteria of celebrated downtown chefs Rita Sodi and Jody Williams. Renowned for its simple, seasonal menu, Via Carota serves Italian food reminiscent of home in a spirit of relaxed care and warmth.”
Know before you go
- Vibe
- Cozy, Romantic, Family Friendly
- Perfect for
- Afternoon Hangout, Lively Night Out
- Best times
- Afternoon, Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour, Late Night
- Group size
- Friends (2-3), Small Group (4-6)
- Insider tip
- Walk-ins always welcome. Via Carota is open early until late, serving food and drink without pause in true osteria fashion.
The details at Via Carota
- How to visit
- Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian
- Setting
- Indoors and outdoors · Outdoor seating
- Atmosphere
- Casual · Trendy · Upscale
- Payment
- Credit cards · Debit cards · Tap to pay
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible restroom · Wheelchair-accessible seating
What reviewers mention about Via Carota
Moodap read 10 public reviews of Via Carota and counted what they talk about.
- Italian food7 of 10
- Afternoons4 of 10
- High energy3 of 10
- Book ahead3 of 10
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Good to know about Via Carota
Via Carota is at 51 Grove St, New York, NY 10014, in the West Village, Manhattan.
Mon–Thu 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM; Fri–Sun 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Via Carota is known for its grilled octopus.
In the 10 reviews of Via Carota that Moodap read, the most mentioned are Italian food (7), afternoons (4), high energy (3), and book ahead (3).
Afternoon hangout and lively night out.
Yes: delivery and takeout.
Yes: vegetarian options.
Yes: indoors and outdoors and outdoor seating.
Via Carota lists: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible restroom, and wheelchair-accessible seating.
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