Carbone New York

"Carbone, a restaurant in Manhattan, became the center of controversy when flyers claimed that their spicy rigatoni contains seed oils, which are considered unhealthy by some. Major Food Group, the owner, sent a cease and desist letter to Seed Oil Scout, demanding the removal of these claims, which they called false and misleading. SOS maintains that they have confirmation that the spicy rigatoni uses sunflower oil. The restaurant is battling these claims while maintaining the recipe hasn't changed." - Jaya Saxena

"The Show: Caesar Salad The first time you manage to get a table at Carbone, you have to get the tableside caesar. (If there's ever a second time, go for the chopped salad, which is better.) Your server will bring a table over and begin mixing a dressing in a large wooden bowl, before tossing it with little gems, plating it, and then topping it with big sourdough croutons, and grated ricotta salata. This is a very necessary ritual: If it weren't for the expert show, you might notice the salad is fairly standard—sometimes even slightly underdressed. But more likely you'll be too busy wondering if you can ask your server to toss it just one more time. " - willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, sonal shah, will hartman

"Verdict: Carbone is overhyped. It’s so overhyped, in fact, that you’ll hear people claim that the food here isn’t even any good. That is untrue. The red sauce Italian food at Carbone is consistently delicious. This is just such a sceney restaurant, and there are so many other places where you can get excellent Italian food in this city. The only real reason to struggle for a table here is if you want to sit in a chair that Rihanna might have once occupied." - bryan kim

"Difficult to get reservations but known for its cream pasta which leaves a lasting impression." - Edward Barsamian

"Carbone is now doing delivery here. Yes, we know. We plan on ordering spicy rigatoni with vodka sauce to our apartments too." - hannah albertine