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Via Carota

Via Carota is a popular Italian restaurant located in the West Village of New York City. It was founded by married restaurateurs Jody Williams and Rita Sodi, known for their authentic Italian cuisine and charming ambiance.

November 2014: Via Carota Opens

Via Carota opened in November 2014 in the West Village, near I Sodi, Buvette, and Bar Pisellino. The restaurant is named after a street in an Italian town where co-owner Rita Sodi previously lived.

2019: Williams and Sodi win "Best Chef" award

In 2019, Jody Williams and Rita Sodi won the "Best Chef" award in New York City at the James Beard Foundation Awards for their work at Via Carota.

2023: Via Carota ranked fourth best restaurant

In 2023, Pete Wells ranked Via Carota in fourth place in his ranking of the hundred best restaurants in New York City.

2023: Via Carota-branded pre-bottled cocktails launched

In 2023, owners Rita Sodi and Jody Williams began selling Via Carota-branded pre-bottled cocktails.

2024: Via Carota ranked fifth best restaurant

In 2024, Pete Wells ranked Via Carota in fifth place in his ranking of the hundred best restaurants in New York City.