Anyone care to share their experience there- Richie and I want to go there next Wednesday but only if its worth it!
Any recommendations for food? Keep in mind Rich and I only eat chicken no meat, pork or fish
E-n-K
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yum, yum yuuuuuum!!! Their food is great, but definitely make a reservation! It gets so crowded that they don't even take walkins sometimes! DH and I always get spedini as an appetizer (bread fried w/mozzarella in the middle). For a meal we either get chicken parm or penne a la vodka and we add chicken. ENJOY!
bonitachyc
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right in times square or on the upper west side? i worked at the one on the uws, great stuff, def try it out!
Brian and Marie
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YUMMY!!!! Everything is sooooo good! The fried calamari is to die for, and I'm picky about that! And the penne ala vodka is delicious!!
cookiemonster
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So good...SO much food. Don't eat like, all day beforehand
jtgarsik
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oooh CARMINES!!! the best! The Chicken Saltimbocca is absolutely AMAAAZING. We get it almost everytime we go. and of course they're spedini(sliced garlic toast w/mozzerella in between) is to DIE FOR! It's all family style..so if u get an appetizer u'll probably only need 1entree to share!(u could do two of course..and bring some home!) all of their stuff is good..penne alla vodka, broccoli rabe, yum yum yum!...and the Tirimisu for desert is out of this world! (the best i've ever had!)(and if u're an icecreme fan get a half size titanic!) enjoy it! it's SO YUMMY! ..i'd definetly call & see what u can do for reservations.
jtgarsik
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ps: their alla vodka MAY have sausage in it..so be sure to check if u go that route!
Katie33
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It is delicious!! There Penne alla vodka is amazing. Their meatballs are amazing as well. I love Carmines.... thats were we got engaged!!
LOVE Carmines!! Such yummy food! The chicken parm is so good...actually every chicken dish I have had there I have loved...and of course their pasta dishes are phenomenal! Have fun!!!
PeteysBride
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I just passed the one in Times Saure today; Which one is better? Upper west side or Times Square?
hunnybunnyxoxo
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chicken parm is the best!!!!! have fun! the food is so yummy!
Kara and Todd
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Sorry, but I think it's one of the most overrated places I've eaten at in the city. It's definitely a tourist trap and the food isn't worth the 1 hour + wait at all. (Might be no wait on a Wednesday, don't know...)
The best thing I've eaten there ever has been garlic bread. (Garlic bread is pretty good - I'd recommend trying it! Other than that... eh.)
Food's not BAD at all, but it sure isn't great. The portions are family style and huge. 1 appetizer and 1 entree fed 4 of us last time we were there.
jtgarsik
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ps: i would DEFINETLY go to the one on the upper west side. the one in times square is WAY to overcrowded & u'll get more attention & probably better food on the UWS where there isn't so much hustle & bustle. ps: I LOVE THE CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA! (lol yea i know - that's like 3times now)..just something different to try rather than ur typical dishes that u can get anywhere else
PeteysBride
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Thanks Taryn for actually answering my question -grins-
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Posted by Kara and Todd
Sorry, but I think it's one of the most overrated places I've eaten at in the city. It's definitely a tourist trap and the food isn't worth the 1 hour + wait at all. (Might be no wait on a Wednesday, don't know...)
The best thing I've eaten there ever has been garlic bread. (Garlic bread is pretty good - I'd recommend trying it! Other than that... eh.)
Food's not BAD at all, but it sure isn't great. The portions are family style and huge. 1 appetizer and 1 entree fed 4 of us last time we were there.
I agree. I have been to both locations and I think it is noisy, crowded and the food is just ok. I have had waaaaaaay better Italian food. Last time I went there I didn't even want any leftovers (there were a lot of leftovers). It's also a pain in the a$$ to park (unless you pay for parking, which can get ). JMO.
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Dh and I were just last sunday - the one in the Theatre District by Times Square. I think its really good. Chicken Parm is great.
Make a reservation and keep in mind that it is family style - so you will be sharing. We ordered one entree and an appetizer and had A LOT left over.
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I think the one in Times Square is a lot better. If you can, go with another couple since the platters are HUGE, and that way, you can try more things.
I would definitely order the eggplant parm. I think it is very good and it's veggie.
Athee07
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wow! thank you ladies!!!!
we are going to go to the one in times square since right after that we are heading to see the radio city rockettes!
Thanks all for your suggestions!!!
shelbygirl
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We went mon. no matter what you order it will be delish. HUGE portions
