The coronavirus can’t keep New Yorkers away from the famed Greenwich Village Italian hot spot Carbone.
“I paid $600 for their veal, rigatoni, special branzino, mushrooms and caesar salad,” restaurant fanatic Alex Min said while placing a takeout order Monday evening amid the state lockdown.
“There is such demand — people are waiting for two hours. People can’t live without Carbone,” she said.
Min was among a smattering of patrons standing outside in the rain 15 minutes before the Thompson Street eatery was even open for business.
On Monday night, the vibrant neon sign outside of Carbone was shut off. The dining area, bereft of its usual A-List clientele. The tables were instead set up for take-out and delivery
A manager at the restaurant told The Post that customers were placing orders on the fine-dining delivery app Caviar.
Some neighbors weren’t so happy about the crowded sidewalks in front of the Michelin-starred restaurant.
“The ten pounds they will all gain is not enough punishment!” Greenwich Villager Susan Rosenberg said.
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Last week, Carbone attempted to separate customers and delivery men by using tape and barricades.
Twitter users posted photos of the delivery workers overcrowding the sidewalks while picking up meals.
The Web site Eater said that police officers eventually arrived to space out the crowds of people.
