In New York City, a great restaurant serves dinner. A Major Food Group restaurant turns dinner into an event. From celebrity-favorite Italian-American dining to extravagant steakhouses and brunches worth getting out of bed for, this hospitality powerhouse has mastered the art of making a reservation feel like a social occasion.
Founded by restaurateur Jeff Zalaznick and chefs Mario Carbone and Rich Torrisi, Major Food Group (MFG) has grown from a New York dining success story into an international hospitality empire. Its signature recipe combines ambitious menus, dramatic interiors, attentive service and an unmistakable sense of occasion.
Carbone, Torrisi and Other Must-Know Names
The crown jewel for Italian-American food lovers is undoubtedly Carbone, where red-sauce classics meet vintage glamour. Think spicy rigatoni vodka, theatrical tableside service and a dining room where dressing up feels entirely appropriate. Getting a reservation can be competitive, but that’s part of the New York dining game.
For another celebrated experience, Torrisi brings creative Italian-American cooking to a glamorous downtown setting, while Sadelle’s makes brunch an occasion with bagel towers, smoked fish, chopped salads and famously indulgent French toast. Because sometimes a morning meal deserves the same enthusiasm as dinner.
Meanwhile, The Grill delivers grand steakhouse energy, and The Lobster Club offers a contemporary Japanese dining experience in equally striking surroundings.
More Than Just Restaurants
Major Food Group’s portfolio also includes private members’ clubs, including ZZ’s Club, extending its approach to hospitality beyond traditional restaurant dining.
The group is also preparing a new American tavern and steakhouse for the former Tribeca Grill space, with an opening planned for 2027.
For New Yorkers planning date nights, birthday dinners or simply an unforgettable meal, Major Food Group offers plenty of destinations. Just remember: when the pasta is this good, ordering another plate isn’t excessive. It’s research.
