# Carbone Page: https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/carbone JSON: https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/carbone.json - Cuisine: Italian-American - Neighborhood: SoHo (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/soho) - Space: Private Room - Capacity: Buyout options available; retro Greenwich Village setting - Price range: $$$$ - Typical spend: $100+ per person - Google rating: 4.3 (2,736 reviews) - Address: 181 Thompson St, New York, NY 10012, USA - Website: https://carbonenewyork.com - Hours: Monday 5:00 to 11:30 PM, and Tuesday to Sunday 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM, 5:00 to 11:30 PM - Reservations: Takes reservations - Good for groups: Yes - Outdoor seating: Yes - Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance - Data updated: 2026-09-20 Carbone transforms your group gathering into a theatrical celebration of old-school Italian-American dining, where tableside Caesar salads and towering seafood platters become the centerpiece of an unforgettable evening in their intimate Greenwich Village-inspired setting. The restaurant's dramatic flair extends beyond the legendary spicy rigatoni vodka to the impeccable service that makes every guest feel like family at a festive Sunday dinner. With full buyout options available, your party can experience the complete Carbone magic—from the vintage ambiance to the show-stopping dishes that have made this Thompson Street gem a New York institution. ## Group dining, from guest reviews Groups of 6 to 10 book tables for birthdays and work lunches, ordering pastas family style in a tight dining room. - Reviewers report parties of 6 to 10; one group of 10 says the restaurant would not add an 11th guest last minute. - Tables are seated in the main rooms rather than a separate private space; one reviewer planned a private dinner at Sadelle's catered by Carbone. - Ordering is a la carte and shared, with pastas split and plated individually for larger tables; half portions are billed separately. - Cost signals include a party of 6 at about $1,600 before tip and a party of 10 spending $8,000 to $10,000 over 3 hours. What works: Captains split and plate pastas for larger tables; Family style ordering works well for shared pastas; Staff make birthday celebrations feel special; Complimentary bread, cheese and salami start every table. Watch out for: Tables packed tight and the room is loud; Strict on party size changes and 2 hour turn times; Reports of slow pacing and billing errors with groups of 6. Distilled from 70 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20. ## Questions **Does Carbone have a private dining room?** Yes. Carbone offers a private dining room for groups in SoHo. Buyout options available; retro Greenwich Village setting. **How much does it cost to book a private event at Carbone?** Guests at Carbone typically spend $100+ per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact Carbone for the current minimum and deposit terms. **When is Carbone open?** Carbone is open Monday 5:00 to 11:30 PM, and Tuesday to Sunday 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM, 5:00 to 11:30 PM, serving lunch and dinner. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire. **What kind of restaurant is Carbone?** Carbone is a $$$$ Italian-American restaurant in SoHo, New York City, rated 4.3 stars across 2,736 Google reviews. Google describes it as: High-end takes on red-sauce fare await at this A-lister Italian restaurant in a retro-glam space. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance. **What do guests say about group dining at Carbone?** Groups of 6 to 10 book tables for birthdays and work lunches, ordering pastas family style in a tight dining room. Reviewers report parties of 6 to 10; one group of 10 says the restaurant would not add an 11th guest last minute. Tables are seated in the main rooms rather than a separate private space; one reviewer planned a private dinner at Sadelle's catered by Carbone. Ordering is a la carte and shared, with pastas split and plated individually for larger tables; half portions are billed separately. Cost signals include a party of 6 at about $1,600 before tip and a party of 10 spending $8,000 to $10,000 over 3 hours. Reviewers praise: captains split and plate pastas for larger tables; family style ordering works well for shared pastas; staff make birthday celebrations feel special; complimentary bread, cheese and salami start every table. Watch for: tables packed tight and the room is loud; strict on party size changes and 2 hour turn times; reports of slow pacing and billing errors with groups of 6. Based on 70 Google reviews of Carbone that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.