# Carmine's Times Square

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- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Neighborhood: Midtown (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/midtown)
- Space: Private Room
- Capacity: Up to 200 seated / 250 cocktail; separate entrance, bar, restrooms
- Price range: $$
- Google rating: 4.5 (19,538 reviews)
- Address: 200 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036, USA
- Phone: (212) 221-3800
- Website: https://carminesnyc.com
- Hours: 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
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Outdoor seating: Yes
- Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

Carmine's Times Square transforms group dining into a boisterous Italian-American feast, where platters of chicken parmigiana and bowls of rigatoni arrive sized for sharing and stories flow as freely as the wine. Their private dining room feels like stepping into your own slice of Little Italy right in the heart of the Theater District, complete with a dedicated bar and separate entrance that lets your celebration unfold without interruption. With space for up to 250 guests, this is where milestone birthdays, corporate celebrations, and family reunions become the kind of memorable nights that everyone talks about for years.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

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.

What works: 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 out 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.

Distilled from 70 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20.

## 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.