Italian
Rao's
New York, New York
Why stop here: Rao's is a $$$$ italian pick in New York. Order Lemon chicken.
CuisineItalian
Price$$$$
TownNew York
Legendary East Harlem red-sauce institution since 1896 with famously impossible-to-book tables passed down among regulars.
What to order
Lemon chicken
At Rao's, Roamward highlights Lemon chicken because it gives travelers a clear first order instead of leaving the meal to guesswork. Use it as the anchor, then check the current menu before you go.
Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.
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