in:Graduation Dinner 6 pts
“Carmines is a family style Italian that is good for larger groups.”
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“Carmines is a family style Italian that is good for larger groups.”
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“Carmine's may be a tourist trap but they do their thing very well.”
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“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.”
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“22 ravioli for $34.95 is a shitty deal when they’re Sysco cheese ravioli in marinara.”
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“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.”
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“their sicilian vodka is like a better version of prince st”
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“their pasta is as good as any other non-homemade pasta joint, and the value is great for large groups.”
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“Carmines, Times Square - Traditional Thanksgiving meal. (this was weird to do with Italian food all around, but very tasty and memorable).”
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“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.”
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“Carmines would be perfect. The dishes are family style so great for sharing and food is quite good.”
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“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.”
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“Yes, its touristy, but Carmine's was built for this type of situation. And the food is very good.”
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“I still recommend Carmines to this day. Never had a bad meal there. Portions are huge and definitely for sharing.”
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“I am a sucker for Carmines, family style huge portions and the penne vodka is terrific.”
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“Carmines is good value for large groups and dessert is incredible”
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“Carmines for pisghetti and meatballs. She’ll get tons.”
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“They're also pretty spot on for food and service.”
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“been there, done that, it's touristy, doesn't meet my criteria beyond being The Official Place With The Giant Portions. We all know there's better Italian to be found.”
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“Carmine's is pretty solid but the portions are massive.”
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“Great flavor and portions but a bit touristy….ok really touristy.”
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“Carmines is great, it’s close enough. Perfect for groups and kids will have good kid options.”
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“Carmine's is great for what it is -- a huge pile of crowd pleasing for for pretty cheap.”
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“Carmines would be perfect. Huge family style portions, great for a large group.”
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“going to Carmine’s and getting the family-style Caesar”
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“For pizza there’s a ton of great options in Wburg and Greenpoint. Starting north to south, Paulie Gee (slice shop or sit-down restaurant for Neapolitan style) and Upside pizza in Greenpoint, and in Wburg you have a lot but my recs would be Best Pizza, Joes, Rosas and Carmines for their upside down Sicilian slices, Williamsburg Pizza, Aces for Detroit style, Fini, and L’industrie for hands down best, however in my opinion it’s frankly become way too much of a scene to even be worth it at this point when there’s so many other great options in the neighborhood imo.”
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“I'd also add [Carmine's](https://www.carminesnyc.com/locations/times-square) as a solid family-friendly option.”
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“Pizza - Carmines (grandma slice)”
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“I also love Carmine’s in Williamsburg and I think theyre priced better than the above.”
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“carmines gas an excellent bread basket with garlic and olive oil”
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“Not fancy at all. Italian American slop in gigantic portions. Tourist trap.”
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“Carmine’s (iconic, albeit not the best, but huge family style portions)”
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“For pasta, Carmine's is good for large groups.”
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“I think they might really get a kick out of Carmines: it’s not ‘fancy’, but they will love the portions and price.”
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“Carmine's in Jersey City has really great fresh Mozz”
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“Carmine's tends to be fine. I think of it more as a place where the office does a holiday dinner: able to accommodate a lot of people (even on short notice) with a lot of decent enough, non-controversial food.”
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“Carmines family style nicely battered and fried with a nice spicy red sauce to dip”
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“Carmin'es is a tourist trap with large portions of Italian American slop served family style to unsophisticated travellers. It is not in the least bit special.”
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“Don’t listen to Carmines - touristy and fatty glutinous oversized portion”
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“Maybe lean into the feasting vibes with some giant plates of pasta and tiramisu at Carmine’s”
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“Carmine’s is good hearty Italian with huge portions made for sharing. Not anything amazing.”
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“one of the easiest places to wrangle a large group for acceptable American Italian food. If you’re looking for knockout meals, I don’t think they fit the bill”
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“I agree. The dressing probably comes from a humongous industrial vat but it's delicious.”
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“If you want a plate of chicken parm the size of your head, Carmine’s.”
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“Carmine's is my favorite, I love everything about their menu, the restaurantc staff.”
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“Carmine's assortment of different breads is always a treat to me”
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“It's a great place to take out of town guests who aren't used to and probably won't like better food. And I'll always go for those fried zucchini when people come visit.”
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“Carmine’s in Williamsburg does a decent circa 1980’s/90’s/00’s NYC style cheese pie.”
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“The ragu is closest to my memory of my grandparents’.”
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“Extremely underrated. Vodka pepperoni square slice is a gift from Heaven.”
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“Carmine’s Tiramisu is a great bang for your buck considering how delicious it is”
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