Carlotto NYC - 4.7 rating - Michelin-Recommended Italian Restaurant in Gramercy

🔹 Restaurant Overview

Name of Restaurant: Carlotto

Location + Full Address (with nearby landmark/subway): 100 East 19th Street, New York, NY 10003

City + Neighborhood Tag: Manhattan – Gramercy / Union Square

Opening Year / Recognition: Michelin-recommended modern Italian trattoria

Cuisine Type: Regional Italian · Housemade Pasta · Seasonal Italian Classics

Dining Style: Modern Trattoria · Chic · Intimate · Smart-Casual

Price Range: Approx. $70–$100 for two (excluding wine)

Special Menus / Events: Chef’s Counter dining · Prix-Fixe & Holiday menus · NYE tasting menus

🔹 Ambience & Interiors

Interior Theme: Low-lit · Brick-lined · Elegant Italian bistro

Seating Options: Dining Room · Bar · Chef’s Counter

Lighting & Music Style: Moody lighting · Lively yet refined atmosphere

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Design Highlights: Exposed brick walls · Warm tones · Intimate table spacing · European trattoria feel

🔹 Food & Drinks

Most Recommended Dishes:

• Housemade Regional Pastas

• Parmigiano-forward Italian specialties

• Seasonal antipasti

• Classic Italian mains inspired by regional traditions

Beverage Highlights:

• Extensive Italian wine list

• Sommelier-curated bottles

• Classic Italian cocktails & aperitivi

Signature Focus: Handcrafted pasta · Italian regional authenticity · High-quality ingredients

Dietary Options: Vegetarian dishes available · Seasonal menu flexibility

🔹 Service & Experience

Service Style: Polished full-service dining with knowledgeable staff

Chef Leadership: Executive Chef Andy Kitko

Seating Policy: Complete parties only · 10-minute grace period for late arrivals

Best For: Date nights · Wine-focused dinners · Special occasions · Italian food enthusiasts

🔹 What Makes This Place Special?

Concept & Identity: Carlotto blends regional Italian cooking with modern elegance, delivering Michelin-recognized quality in a relaxed, intimate setting just steps from Union Square.

Culinary Philosophy: Respect for Italian traditions · Handmade pasta · Balanced, ingredient-driven plates

Sister Restaurant: Located near acclaimed seafood destination Oceans

🔹 Ratings Snapshot

4.7 star rating

🔹 Operational Info

Hours: Dinner service daily

Phone: +1 212-209-1054

Special Events: Prix-Fixe menus · Holiday & NYE dinners

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

🔹 Map & Directions

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XMAsCgL7z2Kuo84t9