How to Get a Reservation at Carbone
West Village · New York
Carbone is Major Food Group's legendary West Village Italian-American restaurant. Red sauce classics executed at the highest level, with a retro clubhouse atmosphere that has made it one of the most talked-about restaurants in the world.
Want a table here? ResTracker watches Carbone on Resy for cancellations and emails you the moment one opens.
Watch Carbone for meWhy Is It So Hard to Book?
Carbone may be the hardest restaurant reservation in America. Celebrity sightings, constant press coverage, and genuinely outstanding food have created demand that far outpaces its 100-seat dining room.
Tips for Getting a Table at Carbone
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New dates open on Resy at 10am Eastern, 30 days ahead.
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Have your Resy account ready and act fast.
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Lunch reservations at Carbone are meaningfully easier to get than dinner. Consider making a lunch booking if dinner is impossible.
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Cancellations do happen, especially in the 48-hour window before a reservation. ResTracker can catch these automatically and book on your behalf.
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The bar seats a handful of walk-in guests.
The Fastest Way: Cancellation Alerts
Even fully booked restaurants have cancellations: usually in the 24–72 hours before a seating. ResTracker checks Carbone on Resy every few minutes and emails you the moment a slot opens up. The free trial runs 30 days, no card needed.
Watch Carbone for meFrequently Asked Questions
Is Carbone on Resy or OpenTable?
Carbone takes reservations on Resy.
When do reservations open at Carbone?
New dates open on Resy at 10am Eastern, 30 days ahead.
Does Carbone have walk-in seating?
Carbone seats a small number of walk-in guests at the bar. Arriving at or before 5pm on a weekday is your best shot.
Is Carbone open for lunch?
Yes, Carbone serves lunch, and those reservations are considerably easier to get than dinner. If dinner is impossible, lunch is the next best option.
How do I get a last-minute table at Carbone?
Cancellations at Carbone happen most frequently in the 24–48 hours before a seating. Using a service like ResTracker to monitor around the clock is the most reliable way to land a last-minute table.