07/29/09

Pretty cool spot!

by anadeau

We ate here a few years ago and really enjoyed it. It really lets you see what the NY city life is all about. Food wasn't amazing but good. Wine was very tasty! Check it out sometime.

• Pros: Great atmosphere
• Cons: Not a great place to bring your kids!

06/25/09

Not as great as led to believe....

by vincenzia

The waitress was not able to communicate the way the menu worked. In other words, instead of elaborating on that the menu selections were "family style" - enough for the whole table, we were led to believe that we could order individual portions. Therefore, when we ordered Sea Bass, we were unaware that it was enough for the whole table @ $48.50 a dish, and proceeded to order five other entrees. Needless to say, a lot of waste of food and dollars. Will not be back.......

• Cons: incompetent waitress - not knowing how to explain menu

04/26/09

One of my NYC favorites...

by GeneK11105

Considering all the tourist traps and franchise-type restaurants in Times Sq, it's good for New Yorkers to have a really good Italian restaurant right in the heart of it all. Been here a bunch of times and the food's always been top-notch. I mean, sure it's not the best Italian in the world like when we go to Batali's Babbo, but all the dishes we've ever tried are excellent and the serving sizes are absolutely huge (family-portion or larger!). If you order an appetizer, it's going to be for like 3 or 4 people, no joke. I have a huge appetite, and I always bring home a doggy bag. My faves are the calamari with sauce for appetitzer, and the shrimp diavlo for entree. The shrimp are huge, they must include 15-20 shrimps, and the sauce is perfect...spicy enough to enjoy, but not too hot. Everything else I've gotten has been either very good or great. We always go with other people. The only con might be the noise -its really loud in this place...so dont expect to go here on a romantic date, that would be a bad choice. The service we've gotten has been OK considering how big the place is, and its always packed. Prices are very affordable, absolutely make reservations ahead. Best times to go would be mid-afternoon on a weekend or about 8:00pm on a weekday after the theater crowd has already left to go to their shows. Bottomline...the food's delicious and they give you plenty and price isnt bad. Carmine's... big thumbs up!

• Pros: HUMONGOUS portions of delicious Italian food...
• Cons: Always noisy

01/03/09

Good Price Late Seating

by julie29

We had a good meal with lots of food for the money. reservation was very slow-made for 4 people for 9:30 and didn't get seated until 10:30. It was the evening of black friday so we were understanding. The food was worth the wait. Will return again.

• Pros: food
• Cons: wait

07/28/08

Decent Italian

by crazyman29

Decent Italian Food. Easy to order menu. The lasagna comes in a nice portion and the chicken marsala is tasty. Recommended for large groups.

• Pros: Convenient. Good for groups.
• Cons: Groups have to wait until the majority is there.

05/24/08

Big Place, Big Tasting Food

by rabbas11

Carmines is a very good place right on the streets of New York City nice and pretty. If you want Italian food and pizza and all of that stuff go there.

• Pros: It has so many that I can't even say.
• Cons: None.

04/21/08

VERY GOOD FOOD,A BIT CROWDED AT SHOW TIMES

by nutn

FOOD IS VERY GOOD,FAMILY STYLE.

RESERVATIONS A MUST,IT IS THE THEATRE DISTRIC AND YOU CAN FORGET ABOUT WALK INS AT CERTAIN TIMES.

• Pros: VERY GOOD FOOD AND PORTIONS
• Cons: WALK INS CAN BE A VERY LONG WAIT

01/26/08

Best marinara sauce and most generous portions in town

by enjoy2travel

In my kids' words: Mom, this is the best food I've ever had. The portions are truly "family size", four could eat from a single order. The place is very crowded but it's easy to understand why. The waiter was not as polite as he should have been, but, hey, it's NY and he was on the go. We are Italian food fans and, believe me, this was the very best in a looonnnggg time. Don't miss it!

• Pros: Food taste, portion size and prices.
• Cons: Very crowded and not the most polite waiter.

01/13/08

Food is awesome but the service is fleeting

by france26

I have gone to this restaurant on many occassions with my family and the food is aswesome.

However, it can only be said that if you don't make reservations in advance you might have to wait for the titatic to arrive to get a table. Moreover, the staff is rude and pushy if you are a couple versus a group as they are so hungry for tips. If you are a couple at this 42nd street location expect to be ignored by your waiter who will be talking up a storm with larger groups. I sugguest to go uptown where the food is awesome and the service really rocks!

• Pros: If your a group this is the place to be but make reservations
• Cons: If your a couple stay away since your waiter will not attend you table equally.

12/22/07

Big portions, delicious italian dishes, 2 thumbs up.

by daveinator

Me and 3 others went to Carmine's the other night and had an amazing time. The food was served in huge portions. Top notch, amazing italian dishes! Probably one of my favorites outside of Little Italy of course. Carmine's is an excellent place to go for a group or family dinner. I'll definitely have to go back for more when i get another big group of people together and want some delicious italian food.

• Pros: You're guaranteed to get full and enjoy an amazing italian dish.
• Cons: This location can be a bit crowded... but it's still well worth the wait and they have plenty room to accommodate.