in:Graduation Dinner 6 pts
“Carmines is a family style Italian that is good for larger groups.”
H3
5.3/10Italian
AI-generated summary
Go with a group. The portions are family style and huge, and the servers will tell you how many plates your table needs. The and the family style are the usual orders. Nobody claims it's the best Italian in the city, and plenty call it a tourist trap, but people say it does the one thing it sets out to do.
“Carmines is a family style Italian that is good for larger groups.”
H3
“Carmine's may be a tourist trap but they do their thing very well.”
H3
“I will second Carmine’s, we were 6 people and we couldn’t finish 3 plates (1 salad, 1 penne alla vodka, 1 veal limone). Food was abundant, service was quick and attentive and the wait was less than 30 minutes, even after broadway shows end-times.”
H3
“22 ravioli for $34.95 is a shitty deal when they’re Sysco cheese ravioli in marinara.”
H3
“Carmine's on the upper west side is our family's favorite restaurant in NYC. We always visit when on vacation in the big Apple.”
H3
“their sicilian vodka is like a better version of prince st”
H2
“their pasta is as good as any other non-homemade pasta joint, and the value is great for large groups.”
H2
“Carmines, Times Square - Traditional Thanksgiving meal. (this was weird to do with Italian food all around, but very tasty and memorable).”
H2
“Carmines or Tony Dinapoli. They bother cater to larger groups, food is plentiful, and it’s always so loud inside so 17 teenagers isn’t going to cause a ruckus.”
H2
“Carmines would be perfect. The dishes are family style so great for sharing and food is quite good.”
H2
“Carmines is great for kids, and I think Tony di Napoli is actually pretty decent (also I’m obsessed with their sesame bread). I think either would be good for a family.”
H2
“Yes, its touristy, but Carmine's was built for this type of situation. And the food is very good.”
H2