Via Carota has no reservations and often a long queue, but the seasonal Italian cooking — cacio e pepe, roasted vegetables, handmade pasta — justifies the wait. The room is small and candlelit, the wine list is thoughtful, and the insalata verde became briefly famous as a dish that people ordered as a main course.
Via Carota
Italian vegetable-focused trattoria on Grove Street — one of the city's most sought-after tables