After many thoughtful delays, adjustments of décor, menu tweakings, and downright experiments of all sorts on the part of chefs Rita Sodi and Jody Williams, Via Carota opened somewhat stealthily last week with little fanfare.
A companion and I dined there Friday night, arriving when the door swung open at 5:45, figuring that was the way to be sure to get in. By 7 p.m. the place was thronged and every seat was taken at this no-reservations spot.
Source: http://ny.eater.com