Rao's is an Italian-American restaurant founded in East Harlem, New York City in 1896 by Joshua Anthony Rao, who moved with his parents from Italy to the United States. In December 2006, Rao's opened a second restaurant in Las Vegas.
History with the Macy's Parade[]
In 2024, it was announced that Rao's Homemade would sponsor a float called "Pasta Knight" in that year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The float displays a scene made entirely of food and other kitchenware depicting a knight on horseback with a white flag that says "Rao's Homemade" in a battle against a dragon.