Carmine’s Times Square is a legendary family-style Italian restaurant celebrated for its generous portions of Southern Italian classics, perfect for sharing. Inspired by Italian American wedding feasts, Carmine’s creates a warm, festive atmosphere where every meal feels like Sunday at Grandma’s. Enjoy abundant platters of savory seafood, hearty meat dishes, signature pastas, and decadent house-made desserts. The Times Square location features The Sinatra Room, a stunning private dining space perfect for all types of occasions, such as bar/bat mitzvahs, rehearsal dinners, and corporate events. We also offer pick-up, delivery, catering, and private event options.
Relaxed, family-friendly restaurant serving a menu of homestyle Southern Italian meals.
Cristina Vasquez
The show is amazing and the actors and actresses are so great. It was very entertaining. My only issue was the food. They give a great amount of food but not enough time to eat it. You are sharing plates with 10 different people. you serve yourself a little at first so everyone can eat. They then would send you to do a task and when u came back they would clear the entire table. We had full plates of food left and you think you are going to go back to finish it but it’s gone. They don’t mention that they are going to take everything away. For the price you are paying it should give an option to take leftovers home.
… moreKathy D
Definitely a tourist restaurant that serves family size portions. I haven’t been here in years and decided to give it a try. The portions are large, the menu is large and the flavors are not bad at all. It is standard Italian food, cooked well and served in a friendly atmosphere. It is a great restaurant if that is what you want. I came first lunch and had two appetizers, fried zucchini and stuffed artichokes. Zucchini was good, thinly sliced, lightly battered and fried well. Artichokes also good, leaves were very tender and easy to eat. The artichoke was a little too stuffed for me but I would prefer that to not enough stuffing because it’s very easy to just take some of the stuffing out. The stuffing was a little under seasoned but overall a good dish.
… moreKathleen Reimer
Want the feel of family style Italian? This is the place to go. We started with drinks from the bar. Of course we had a Manhattan. You have to when you’re in Manhattan. We had the baked clams as an appetizer. So good. We also got the Carmine Salad. The dressing was so good and not over done. This restaurant serves family style so come hungry or bring a group with a wallet. Since it was just the two of us and we didn’t need leftovers, we order the shrimp parmesan with some angel hair pasta. It did not disappoint. It was a good compromise for us since I wanted seafood and he wanted the chicken parmesan. Plan ahead to get in. A reservation is a must. Put it in the list when you visit NY.
… moreRamesh END-POLIO Ferris
I wasn’t aware this was a family style restaurant, which means massive portions meant for sharing
I had the lasagna and it was delicious, massive but delicious. I ended up giving half my lasagna to the table next to me.
I had the cheese cake and again that was unbelievably huge as well
I found everything to be reasonably priced given the portion sizes
The service was great, and the server took the time to give me great recommendations.
Highly recommended this dinning experience. If you’re going by yourself prepare to take leftovers with you.
… moreFrancisco Simón Verger
Review – Carmine’s (Times Square, NYC)
Carmine’s is a classic Italian restaurant right in the heart of Times Square, and it’s absolutely a must-go if you’re in the area. The place has that old-school Italian charm —bustling, lively, and full of energy— perfect for groups or family-style dining.
The portions are enormous. Seriously, one dish can easily serve three to five people. We were two and ordered a lasagna, which could have fed four hungry diners without a problem. The flavors were rich and comforting, exactly what you’d expect from a great Italian spot.
The service is outstanding —friendly, efficient, and perfectly coordinated, even though the restaurant is huge and always busy. I’d recommend making a reservation, but even if you don’t, the staff handles everything very smoothly.
Prices are extremely reasonable, especially considering the portion sizes and location. We were so full we couldn’t even think about dessert —a rare thing!
Conclusion:
Carmine’s is an NYC institution that delivers big flavor, big portions, and great service. Ideal for sharing and enjoying a true Italian-American dining experience.
⭐ Overall rating: 9.5/10
Best: massive portions and excellent service.
Worst: impossible to save room for dessert.
Price: amazing value for Times Square.
… moreTanya Andrews
We visited this place yesterday. I ordered fried calamari. We ate almost the whole dish and took leftovers home. My son ate them home. And after that my son and I felt very sick during the whole night! Vomiting and diarrhea were our friends at that moment! They should check their kitchen if everything is clean there! I won’t come back there for sure
… moreLL0206
We ventured here for lunch while on our trip to NYC. After doing a Google search, we decided upon this because I wanted authentic Italian food. I’m so glad we decided on this establishment. From the hosts to the server, Justin, to wait staff that assisted with our dishes, we were greeted with friendly faces and superior customer service. We had the lasagna and it was absolutely delicious. The portions are very generous and filling. The bread basket was filled with various types and all that we tried were tasty too! I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone in the vicinity of it. If we happen to ever get back to NYC, we definitely will be back
… moreJ. Lamar Hannah
To my surprise, this is one of the best meals I’ve had in New York. I look forward to going back. The portions are enormous, but very tasty dishes. The Caesar salad is a must get the house made. Caesar dressing is amazing. The steak rivals the major steakhouses in New York City simply delicious. Looking forward to going back!
… moreFranco C
This place is quite the experience. It’s loud, full of people and huge but still works and has its charm. The waiters are excellent and super kind and helpful. What i like the most is that it’s not only for tourists, there are a lot of locals. Don’t skip this place. Also, you won’t leave hungry.
… moreKatherine S
Carmine’s Italian Restaurant was absolutely amazing! From start to finish, the experience was worth every minute. Our waitress, Kiara, was phenomenal. She was so kind, attentive, and genuinely made us feel taken care of the entire time. The food came out perfectly cooked and full of flavor, with very generous family-style portions. Seriously…huge servings. They even packed our to-go boxes neatly and thoughtfully which was such a nice touch. We didn’t have a reservation and waited about 45 minutes, but it was beyond worth it. The atmosphere, service and food all delivered. We’d gladly wait again. Highly recommend if you’re in NYC and want a memorable, comforting Italian meal.
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