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Rao's

455 E. 114th St. (Pleasant Ave.) Manhattan, NY 10029
Phone:
212-722-6709
Website:
www.raos.com
Cuisine:
Italian Southern
Neighborhood:
East Harlem
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Meals Served:

  • Dinner

Reservations:

  • Required

Payment:

  • No Major Credit Cards Accepted

Dress Code:

  • Casual

Date Opened:

  • Jan. 1896

Good For:

  • People Watching
  • Seniors

Special Features:

  • Family Style Portions
  • Gracious Hosts

Vibe / Atmosphere:

  • Old City Feel
  • Power Scene
  • Transporting Experience

Hours:

  • Mon: 6:00PM - 10:00PM
  • Tues: 6:00PM - 10:00PM
  • Wed: 6:00PM - 10:00PM
  • Thurs: 6:00PM - 10:00PM
  • Fri: 6:00PM - 10:00PM
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123 Member Reviews for:
Rao's

  • 1-5 of 123

Reviewed by FoodForThought8 on 09/12/2009.
Member since October 2002, Total Reviews: 292 (New York, NY)

Very Over Rated, Not Worth the Price Of Admission, or CAB FARE

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Reviewed by K98765 on 05/17/2009.
Member since May 2004, Total Reviews: 148 (New York, NY)

This is your grandmother's Sunday food but for the small number of reservations this would not be so special

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Reviewed by JacquelineH4152 on 05/17/2009.
Member since May 2009, Total Reviews: 10 (Forest Hills, NY)

Gotta love the Christmas decor after all these years. Great food, great people. When you're in, you're in and treated like family. The nicest staff around. Truly a magical and unique dining experience.

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Reviewed by MaxineS552248 on 05/17/2009.
Member since February 2002, Total Reviews: 55 (New York, NY)

This place is a throw-back to another era. If only one could get in so scout all your "connections" to get in. Unfortgetable fantastic "home-style" food with atmosphere which will make you think you stepped into the underworld.

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Reviewed by RandalS2451 on 05/14/2009.
Member since May 2009, Total Reviews: 40 (New York, NY)

once you're IN, you definitely feel the love!

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