Carbone, New York City and Miami-cult favorite, debuts in London

Carbone, one of New York’s most iconic restaurants, has officially arrived in London, marking a significant addition to the city’s luxury dining scene. The famed Italian-American eatery has opened its first European outpost in Mayfair, housed within the newly transformed Chancery Rosewood hotel on Grosvenor Square, once the U.S. Embassy. Bringing a slice of midcentury Manhattan glamour to one of London’s most exclusive neighborhoods, Carbone London has been highly anticipated by food lovers and the international jet set alike.

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The Carbone story began in 2013 in New York City’s Greenwich Village, where chef Mario Carbone, along with partners Rich Torrisi and Jeff Zalaznick of Major Food Group, reimagined the classic mid-20th-century Italian-American restaurant. The original Carbone quickly became a sensation, recognized as one of the most celebrated Italian restaurants in the country and a quintessential New York dining experience. With tuxedo-clad waiters, tableside Caesar salad, and the now-famous spicy rigatoni vodka, the restaurant blended nostalgic charm with elevated cuisine and immediately attracted celebrities and tastemakers, cementing its status as a cultural phenomenon.

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Following its success in New York, Carbone expanded into other influential markets, carefully building a global reputation for indulgent dining. Locations in Las Vegas, Hong Kong, Miami, and Dallas quickly followed, each one adapted to its local setting while staying true to the brand’s signature style. The Miami outpost in particular became a sensation, with its tropical twist on the original concept and a constant stream of high-profile guests. Today, Carbone’s footprint extends to the Middle East with restaurants in Doha and Riyadh, while Hong Kong introduced the brand to Asia. Dubai is next, with a new outpost planned for Atlantis The Royal, underscoring Major Food Group’s vision that every major city should have a Carbone.

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Carbone London builds on this legacy with an expansive design that elevates the brand’s signature glamour for its Mayfair setting. Designed by Ken Fulk, the restaurant channels the legendary supper clubs of 1950s New York while adding British refinement. Guests enter through a private street-level entrance into a series of lavish spaces featuring vintage-style flooring, a zinc-topped bar, and a sweeping staircase adorned with a mural celebrating New York’s golden age. The dining areas, more than three times the size of the Greenwich Village original, are layered with rich mahogany, red velvet, burgundy leather banquettes, and curated art from names such as Julian Schnabel and Ai Weiwei. Private dining rooms feature Murano chandeliers, while the patio evokes the Riviera with striped umbrellas and rattan chairs.

While the setting in London is distinctly grand, the heart of the Carbone experience remains familiar. Approximately 90 percent of the menu mirrors that of the other Carbones around the world, ensuring consistency across continents. Beloved dishes such as veal Parmesan, branzino al forno, and the famous spicy rigatoni vodka are served on retro-style crockery, and desserts are presented from a vintage trolley for a flourish of old-school hospitality. Service, delivered by tuxedo-clad captains with theatrical precision, matches the elevated yet playful energy that has defined the brand since its New York beginnings.

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Beyond food and design, Carbone’s London debut represents a cultural moment. Over the past decade, Carbone has become more than a restaurant; it is a symbol of luxury hospitality and a lifestyle brand in its own right. Its growth has contributed to a global revival of Italian-American cuisine, inspiring imitators but remaining unmatched in cultural influence. For Major Food Group, the expansion has reinforced its reputation as one of the most dynamic forces in contemporary dining. For travelers and locals alike, a reservation at Carbone is a badge of distinction, whether in New York, Miami, Hong Kong, or now London.