"Right now, you have better odds of getting elected mayor than you do of snagging a reservation at Torrisi. But the Nolita spot from the people behind Carbone offers multiple buyout options, and a private dining room. It won’t be cheap, but rest assured your guests will leave properly floored by tortellini pomodoro, dover sole, and the restaurant’s signature hams and zeppole. Reservations are released online 30 days in advance at 10am. There's also a large bar area up front that's saved for walk-ins. We came on a weeknight around 6pm to see if we could snag a few of those seats, and they quoted us a four-hour wait. So maybe bring a crossword—or come for lunch." - neha talreja, bryan kim, hannah albertine, will hartman