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  • Dine at Rao's and don't worry about the ride!
  • Dine at Rao's and don't worry about the ride!

Dine at Rao's and don't worry about the ride!

Item Number
105
Estimated Value
1000 USD
Sold
1000 USD to glennpro
Number of Bids
6  -  Bid History

Item Description

  

   
 

 

RAO'S RESTAURANT


For reservations, call:  212-722-6709

 

 

Open Monday through Friday...Dinner Only.  If you do not have a reservation, you can always have a drink at the bar.

Have an evening at Rao’s sent to your door.

Rao's is renowned for its jukebox, its quirky decor, its unmatched hospitality and most of all, the spectacular Neapolitan cuisine. It's also notorious for being one of the most difficult restaurants in New York in which to get a reservation. Year-long waits for one of its ten tables are not uncommon. But what is it about this tiny, charming restaurant that makes it the most in-demand spot in the city night after night, year after year?

For decades Rao's existed as a neighborhood restaurant. Its local customers would fill the tables with such regularity that eventually they were given standing reservations - bookings that persevere to this day. The Rao's phenomenon exploded in 1977, when New York Times food critic Mimi Sheraton gave Rao's a gushing, half-page, three-star review, splashing the city's best-kept secret in front of millions of readers.

Since Rao's NYC location only has ten tables, and only one seating per evening, the resulting demand would have been overwhelming even if the tables weren't already spoken for. That the tables were "owned" like a condominium translated to almost no empty seats in the house, night after night.

Item Special Note

Here's your opportunity to dine in one of New York City's most exclusive restaurants!  With only ten tables and one seating per night, reservations can take up to a year to obtain. 

We have Tuesday night reservations for four in the most sought-after booth - the first one!  This exciting package includes round trip limo service and a dinner valued at $500. 

A must for those who injoy great Italian cuisine and would like the bragging rights for securing a reservation at Rao's first booth.

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