The New York City Marathon is coming up this weekend, Sunday November 2. For participants looking to carb up before the race, or celebrate afterwards we have select restaurants to make dining a special occasion.

Bella Luna
If you’re looking to load up on carbs, Bella Luna invites pasta lovers to indulge in a comforting, crave-worthy selection of pasta classics!

Located just steps from Central Park, Bella Luna has been an Upper West Side favorite for almost 40 years.

Highlights Include:

• Tagliatelle Bolognese – house-made pasta with slow-cooked beef and veal sauce
• Linguini with Clams – littleneck clams, garlic, olive oil, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley
• Homemade Gnocchi – with your choice of Bolognese or pesto and sun-dried tomatoes
• Rigatoni Norma – eggplant ragu, cherry tomatoes, and creamy ricotta

House of Domes
For runners in the South Village, West Village and SoHo, House of Domes, the new Tuscan-Italian restaurant on Charlton Street, offers a menu focused on fresh, simple ingredients, ideal for carb-loading, along with a relaxed yet elevated atmosphere.

Dine in the casual glass-domed lounge or enjoy a quiet meal in the intimate dining room while savoring house-made pastas. A few standouts perfect for the night before the race include:

• A simple Pici all’Aglione – thick spaghetti-style pasta with a Tuscan garlic-tomato sauce, topped with Pecorino Romano
• Rigatoni al Pesto di Pistachio –  rigatoni tossed in a light pistachio pesto and mushrooms
• Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe – Tellicherrry black pepper, Parmigiano Reggiano, and Pecorino Romano made exclusively with Sardinian milk

Blu Ember
For an elegant pre-marathon meal, participants situated in the Queens area -or flying into town-  should stop by Blu Ember at The Westin Flushing LaGuardia Airport Hotel for a blend of New American cuisine with distinctive Asian influences.

Athletes can fuel up on carbohydrates with dishes such as:

• Fettuccine Bolognese – Pancetta, sausage bolognese, Pecorino cheese, and English peas
• Risotto – Fresh truffle, acquerello, served with a wild mushroom medley and Onsen Egg
• Seafood Pasta – Classic or whole wheat spaghetti with a seafood medley, finished with marinara sauce

Terra
Terra,  newly opened in Sheepshead Bay, is the neighborhood’s only casual fine-dining destination. The modern European restaurant welcomes New York City Marathon runners to stop by and fuel-up for the race. Tucked in Southern Brooklyn, Terra offers a perfect spot for athletes to enjoy a pre-marathon meal, with a variety of options available throughout the day.

Carb-heavy favorites:

• Black Linguine with Seafood & Tom Yum Sauce – Squid ink linguine tossed with shrimp, mussels, and calamari in a bold Thai-inspired tom yum coconut sauce
• Ravioli with Ricotta – Ravioli stuffed with fresh ricotta and dipped in roasted red pepper sauce
• For breakfast, Millet Porridge – Topped with sweet potato and stracciatella

Blu on the Hudson
With the NYC marathon on the horizon, runners from across the Hudson River are looking for the perfect pre-race meal to power all 26.2 miles, and Blu on the Hudson delivers. Located on the scenic Weehawken waterfront, this modern American restaurant is the ultimate destination for flavorful, energy-packed carb-loading. And it is just a five-minute ferry ride to and from Manhattan.

Under the direction of Executive Chef Juan Carlos “JC” Ortega, Blu on the Hudson crafts artisanal, handmade pastas that go far beyond the typical pre-race fare. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared with luxurious ingredients and bold, house-made sauces, fueling runners with clean, healthy food.

Featured selections include:

• Truffle Cacio e Pepe with a soft poached egg, coated in truffle butter, and finished with pecorino
• Hand-rolled Gnocchi with spicy vodka sauce and locally sourced ricotta
• Ricotta Tortellini topped with shaved summer truffles, peas, and tender wagyu bacon
• Lobster Fra Diavolo, paired with spicy four-hour tomato sauce and a basil garnish
• Bolognese, rigatoni with wagyu & prime blend ricotta, finished with chili