Carmine's Times Square

What groups say

Tour groups, schools, companies and birthday parties of 10 to 158 book upstairs private space with prepaid family-style menus.

• Reviewers report groups of 10, 16, 25, 30, 35, 50, 56, 57, 75 and 158 guests.
• A private event space upstairs is used for large parties and for a ticketed murder mystery dinner show.
• Groups work with a special events or sales team to pick a set family-style menu, add alcohol packages and pay in advance; custom printed menus were mentioned.
• Several bus and Broadway groups note the kitchen times service so parties finish before showtime.

Drawn from 70 Google reviews of Carmine's Times Square that mention a group, a private room or a celebration, read September 2026. The reviews below describe a group visit, private rooms and larger events first, with the critical ones kept in.

• student group dinner, party of 158

  We recently sent a group of 158 students and chaperones to Carmine's for dinner while they were in New York City, and the feedback was incredible. Many of them said it was the best dinner they had on the entire trip! The private event space worked out perfectly for our group, and everything was organized and seamless from start to finish. Joanna on the sales team is always fabulous to work with—responsive, professional, and truly understands the needs of group travel. We love sending our groups to Carmine's because the food is consistently great, the service is excellent, and they do an outstanding job accommodating large groups. Highly recommend for anyone planning a group event in NYC!

• private room dinner, party of 10

  If you are looking for a delicious top-notch private dinner for a large group of people, this is your spot!! Ashley, from the special events team, made the process of booking the private room with a prefixed menu and alcohol package that kept our party of 10 so happy! If you have a large group I definitely recommend reserving your dinner with her. She gave me amazing suggestions to build out the perfect menu for our group. She even included the logo of the company and a small customized message printed on our menus!! The service and food was soooo delicious but y'all already knew that! Portions were big and perfect for sharing.

• bus group lunch, party of 57

  Five stars for Carmine’s in Times Square! We brought a massive bus group of 57 people, and the service was absolutely flawless. The two fabulous women in charge of our group were total rockstars. They were incredibly accommodating, even helping us seamlessly transition a guest using a walker. The family-style Italian food was plentiful and delicious. Best of all, the entire staff was so efficient that they got all 57 of us fed and back on the bus exactly on time. Highly recommend for large groups!

• murder mystery dinner, party of 10

  Please note that this review is for the murder mystery dinner show held upstairs at Carmine's, not the main dining room restaurant. It pains me to write this, but prospective guests should know about our experience before attending this event. We attended the murder mystery show at Carmine's, and while the food itself was good, there simply wasn't enough of it for our table. The staff divided attendees into seven tables. Most tables had five or six guests, with one table seating seven. Our table, however, was filled to all ten seats. Despite having significantly more people, our table received the same amount of food as the smaller tables. The result was that nearly every other table had leftovers, while our table did not have enough food for everyone to try all of the dishes. It became embarrassing when Instead of enjoying the meal, ten strangers found themselves deciding who would get an extra shrimp and who would have to go without chicken parmesan or Caesar salad altogether. Some guests didn't get to try certain dishes, including the salad and chicken parmesan, despite having paid for the event. Guests should not be put in that position. What makes this especially surprising is that Carmine's is known for its large family style portions. I don't understand why the restaurant couldn't ensure at least one piece of chicken parmesan and 1 spoonful of salad per guest like dessert when every guest gets their own plate of 1 cannoli, it clearly can be done very easily. Asking ten strangers to share six pieces of chicken parm is simply unacceptable. The solution offered by the wait staff was to order additional food à la carte on a separate bill. That might be reasonable if guests had already received an adequate meal and wanted more, but several people at our table hadn't even been able to taste some of the dishes that were included in the event. It felt as though the staff's role was limited to taking drink orders, while concerns about the shared meal was not of any concern By the time tickets, drinks, and gratuity were included, for us the evening cost well over $250+ per person and we left hungry. As for the murder mystery show itself, the actors were nice. They were interactive, engaging, and entertaining from the moment we entered the space until the end of the night. I don't know whether the responsibility lies with the show organizers, the restaurant, or both. Regardless, the overall experience was disappointing, and based on our experience, I would not recommend this event.

• business trip dinner, party of 30

  I took a group of 30 for a business trip dinner and Carmine's took exceptional care of us! They were extremely responsive during the planning period and provided everything we needed to make decisions up front. Day of, they were ready right on time and service was excellent, there was SO MUCH FOOD for the price. Everyone had a great time and loved the experience. I'll definitely be coming back!

Good to know

Relaxed, family-friendly restaurant serving a menu of homestyle Southern Italian meals.

Hours, spend and amenities from Google. Private event hours and minimums are set by the restaurant.

Frequently asked questions

Does Carmine's Times Square have a private dining room?

Yes. Carmine's Times Square offers a private dining room for groups in Midtown. Up to 200 seated / 250 cocktail; separate entrance, bar, restrooms.

How much does it cost to book a private event at Carmine's Times Square?

Carmine's Times Square sits in the $$ price bracket for Midtown. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact Carmine's Times Square for the current minimum and deposit terms.

When is Carmine's Times Square open?

Carmine's Times Square is open Monday to Thursday 11:30 AM to 11:00 PM, Friday 11:30 AM to 12:00 AM, Saturday 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM, and Sunday 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, serving lunch and dinner. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire.

What kind of restaurant is Carmine's Times Square?

Carmine's Times Square is a $$ Italian-American restaurant in Midtown, New York City, rated 4.5 stars across 19,538 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Relaxed, family-friendly restaurant serving a menu of homestyle Southern Italian meals. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance.

What do guests say about group dining at Carmine's Times Square?

Tour groups, schools, companies and birthday parties of 10 to 158 book upstairs private space with prepaid family-style menus. Reviewers report groups of 10, 16, 25, 30, 35, 50, 56, 57, 75 and 158 guests. A private event space upstairs is used for large parties and for a ticketed murder mystery dinner show. Groups work with a special events or sales team to pick a set family-style menu, add alcohol packages and pay in advance; custom printed menus were mentioned. Several bus and Broadway groups note the kitchen times service so parties finish before showtime. Reviewers praise: handles very large parties, including last-minute additions; family-style portions are huge and shared easily; responsive events team with prepaid set menus and alcohol packages; fast, well-timed service before broadway shows. Watch for: very loud dining room, hard to converse; murder mystery tables of 10 got the same food as smaller tables; one party of 8 squeezed into a too-small, wobbly table. Based on 70 Google reviews of Carmine's Times Square that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.

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