A sauce with a story
Rooted in heritage
Born and raised in Queens, Chef Mario Carbone found inspiration from family — the northern elegance of his maternal grandparents and the Sicilian abbondanza of his father’s side of the family. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, he spent a year in Italy immersing himself in the flavors, techniques, and traditions that would then become Carbone.
Rooted in NYC
With its menu inspired by the great, NYC red-sauce joints of the past, Carbone is the place to see and be seen. Located on historic Thompson Street under the neon glow of the original Rocco sign, Chef Mario and crew serve up his award-winning fare in an anything-can-happen atmosphere. Now, you can get a taste of that magic right in your own kitchen.
Simple hits different
Nothing but the best is added to our sauces — because when the ingredients are this real, nothing extra is needed.
Meet the stars of the show
The Reds
The sauces that made Carbone a household name. Classic Italian flavors crafted from hand-picked tomatoes and slow-simmered to perfection. Big flavor, bold energy, and pure red-sauce nostalgia in every jar.
Pizza Sauce
Straight from Thompson Street to your kitchen. Our Pizza Sauce captures the heart of a perfect NYC slice, balancing rich tomato sweetness with a little attitude. Regular or spicy, it’s your shortcut to that iconic Carbone taste.
The Whites
Rich, velvety, and unapologetically indulgent. From the original Alfredo to our newest creamy creations, these sauces prove white can steal the spotlight. Every bite tastes like a night out, even when you’re in.
Because dinner is the show
A great dinner is nothing short of magic. It pulls you in. Sparks connections. And creates memories that echo in time. Carbone restaurants serve up that magic every night. Now, so can you. Right at home.