Carmine’s Italian Restaurant in Times Square Review – A Meal for the Senses in Times Square

Carmine’s Restaurant is a family-style Italian restaurant in the heart of Times Square, New York. This spot is best for tourists, groups, families, and locals. It serves classic Italian-American dining and has built a strong reputation. The staff is fast and friendly, too.

Carmine's Italian Restaurant is a family-style Italian restaurant in the heart of Times Square.
Carmine’s Italian Restaurant is a family-style Italian restaurant in the heart of Times Square.

Restaurant information:

Address: 200 W 44th St, New York

Cusine: Italian-american

Open and closing hours:

  • Thursday: 11:30 AM–12 AM
  • Frida: 11:30 AM–12 AM
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM–12 AM
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM–11 PM
  • Monday: 11:30 AM–11 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM–11 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM–11 PM

Phone: +1 212-221-3800

Menu: carminesnyc.com

Reservations: carminesnyc.com

Order: olo.com

Smoking: No

Alcohol: yes

Live music: No

Rating: 4.5/5 (17,630 reviews by Google)

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Food Quality: 8.5/10
  • Service: 8/10
  • Ambiance: 9/10
  • Cleanliness: 8/10
  • Value for Money: 9/10

Pros and Cons

  • Massive portions – Great for sharing and getting your money’s worth.
  • Lively atmosphere – Perfect for celebrations and group dinners.
  • Classic Italian-American flavors
  • Ideal for pre-theater dining.

Cons:

  • Can be noisy – Not ideal for a quiet, intimate dinner.
  • Long waits – Even with reservations, it gets packed.
  • Some dishes are heavy – Not the best for light eaters. 

Family-style Italian-American classics, including:

ListCatagoriesFood 
01AppetizersStuffed mushrooms, baked clams, mozzarella sticks 
02PastaSpaghetti & meatballs, fettuccine Alfredo, rigatoni with broccoli 
03MainsVeal Marsala, shrimp scampi, brick-oven pizzas 
04DessertsTiramisu, cannoli, and the legendary Titanic Sundae 

Recommendation:

I recommend Carmine’s restaurant for groups. Their food is satisfying. My recommendation is 8/10.

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