Carmine's
8 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Diners recommend Carmine's Italian restaurant near the theaters, with an explicit report from the 44th Street location. One visitor found good food and service despite a packed room and a wait. One favors the large sharing portions, and another likes family-style dining for groups. Two describe it as touristy.
Address
Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC, 200 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/BatVivid9633 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025
Enjoyed the food and service at the 44th Street restaurant despite a crowded room and a wait.
- Recommendsu/SpeedDemon_29 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025portion
Still recommends it despite criticism; says no meal was ever bad and portions are big for sharing.
- Recommendsu/Mr-Macphisto in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025
Suggests Carmine's.
- Recommendsu/LongInternational503 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025taste
Says Carmine's is really good.
- Recommendsu/Potential-Card3959 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025
Suggests Carmine's for show-goers, as it is very close to the theaters.
- Mixedu/Free-Bandicoot6929 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025taste
Notes it's a bit touristy, but says the cooking holds up and family-style dining suits big groups.
- Recommendsu/Appropriate-Tie-6524 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025
Prefers Carmine's to the other recommendation discussed.
- Recommendsu/fargus_ in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025
Admits it's touristy but thinks Carmine's is the right pick.
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- Recommendsu/Individual_arstriste in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025
Includes it in a short list of suggestions.
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Details last checked 4 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.