Da Marino NYC in New York

Had a phenomenal experience the first visit in 2018 and was looking forward to going again last week. What a disappointment. The ambience is first rate with a real old-scool Italian restaurant vibe. Unfortunately it was downhill from there. Our waiter emitted a strong smell of body odor. He made up for it by forgetting to put in our appetizers, bringing the main course before realizing his mistake. Thus, by the time the appetizers were finally delivered and eaten ten minutes later, our main courses were brought out, obviously re-warmed. Not very good at all. In fact, I had better Rigattoni at the Cafe in MOMA the next day. The coup de Gras is our waiter basically disappeared at that point. We were already neck deep in the mess and wanted dessert so we flagged down a hostess who brought us menus. After dessert, we waited another fifteen minutes before leaving the table to flag down another hostess to get the check. As I did so, I saw our waiter helping other tables. We had better food and service at the MOMA Cafe and especially in Little Italy. The hiring practices at many NYC restaurants leaves a lot to be desired.

This is must go to restaurant! And, if you re going to a Broadway show, this is THE restaurant! The manager, Tom, is second to NONE. Every time I m in New York City I dine there. The food is delicious, the service is impeccable and they go over and above in every way. Marcie, is amazing and her piano music fills the restaurant with incredible live music. From the moment you walk in, they make you feel at home and is the reason why myself and many many others go back and back again and again! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Da Marino NYC!

I made reservations for my daughters birthday. The bald guy checking me in said there was a 45-minute wait. He then questioned when I made the reservation, which was supposed to have been made by his staff during the week. He made faces and acted like he didnt care about my business. I wont be giving someone like that my business and I suggest stay away from a place who cant handle reservations when made. If you have a problem with your reservations find another place. I did at Empire Steakhouse who went out of there way to accommodate my party of 7!!!! The food there was amazing!!!!!

Absolutely the best lamb chops Ive ever had! A little pricey, but hey youre in NYC!

Unfortunately, if I could leave a less than zero, I would. I made a reservation for 5:45 pm for 12/13/24, a pre-dinner before Cabaret, which starts @ 7:30 p.m., not like most of the rest of Boardway at 8:00 p.m. 1) called to confirm during week, was told If you made it on opentable, its already confirmed Arrived a restaurant a few minutes early. Hostess said a few minutes, wait at bar. Barmaid did not at any point, for 30 minutes of waiting, make any eye contact, let alone ask if we wanted something. Looking around there were no tables available, IDK how it couldve been a few minutes. Manager/owner? abrasive, did nothing to help, and was hanging out more with the piano player and table closest to them. Very few tables had food on them... After checking a few times during the wait, we left @ 6:15, still not seated... There was absolutely no way food would be served in time to make the play. Had they told us when we got there sorry were over booked, or its going to be a bit etc. we could have possibly gotten into another restaurant. Ended up at a stand-up pizza place eating a slice. Recognizing the rest. industry is tough work, I almost get it, but I would never re-book here. The website wasnt up either, that shouldve been a clue. Also, lastly, the bar smelled of mildew, even if we were able to eat at the bar, I wouldnt have. Kinda gross, and place is terribly dated, still using the fake grapes for decorations. Needs a makeover and new management. I wouldnt believe any good reviews you read, they cant possibly be from recent holiday time. :/

The food was ok and the waiter was very nice . But when we walked in, waiting to be seated the person in charge of seating us was rude and started screaming at the waiter that was trying to tell him to seat us.... in a very loud voice and in front of us, not good, not nice... There was a person playing the piano! I like that!

Mushroom ravioli, bread and tiramisu were all excellent. Carafe of wine was pricey at $58.00 (review your bill -- were overcharged for the wine from what menu listed, and waiter adjusted; this was second restaurant this happened)

Food was good however the server made are experience very unenjoyable. The lack of attention given to us was incredibly disappointing. Would have to ask multiple times for things that never came, and was checked on maybe 3 times in the 2 hours we were there. Not only that the server RAN after us in the middle of the street to scold us for tipping under 20%. After reading other reviews and seeing similar expierence of being ran over after an OPTIONAL tip is insane. This man is literally costing you business. Also got charged more than the listed menu prices???

I used to like Italian food. At least I thought I did. Big family night? Go to the Olive Garden. Sigh. (Living in Southern California will do that). Then I spent two years of my Navy career working in Naples, Italy. Now when my family says they want Italian food, and my Daughter says let s go to Olive Garden, I just shake my head. We have actually found a few very good Italian restaurants in the Southern California area, but none are as good as Rome or Florence, or Da Marino. We recently helped our son move to NYC, and while there, was referred to Da Marino by a friend who had been there several times. Now, when my wife says she wants Italian food, I almost start looking at tickets to JFK. It s THAT good. I have had the best food Italy has to offer, from Florence to Rome to Naples to the Amalfi Coast. Our visit to Da Marino put us in the heart of Italy (the country with the best food on the planet), and they met the standard. Conveniently located a block from Times Square and in the heart of the Theatre District, perfect for a pre-Broadway meal. The owner Craig is also a retired Navy veteran, so we had some commonality there. Frequent guests to the restaurant are a veritable who s who of NYC and Hollywood, with Martin Scorcese and Robert De Niro (among others) known to dine there, and countless other signed photographs from notable patrons adorn in the walls. If Scorcese and De Niro find Da Marino to be up to the standard for Italian food, I d say that s a ringing endorsement. Upon entering, we were taken with the old-world look and feel of the decor, and greeted by Tom, the most gregarious and likable Maitre D in the Big Apple. The hospitality of the entire staff is exceptional. There is a full cocktail bar (at which was produced an impeccable martini), there s a robust wine list (house Chianti was exceptional) and the appetizers were magnificent (Caprese and Calamari). Dinner was beyond compare, we ordered Pappardele Bolognese, Linguini with Clams and Linguini di Mare, which were all amazing. Linguini with clams was the best I have ever had, and I am very particular about that dish. Live piano music made for a perfect ambiance, and our sever Josh was wonderful. Dessert was cannoli and tiramisu; I had basically given up on tiramisu outside of Italy, but have now found the one place in the US I can really enjoy it. Light, delicious, perfect. Tom said the cheesecake is always extremely popular, but we had no room so we will be back for that. I rarely if ever write restaurant reviews of this length and detail, but Da Marino was well worth the effort. It was the finest Italian restaurant experience I have enjoyed outside of Italy. Can t recommend this wonderful restaurant strongly enough.

My first time in the US, so I didn t know how the tip thing works; for that I apologize if I didn t let any after I paid (I thought I had to do it before - and not while signing - but I didn t see how). Everything was fine, I recommend it Food

The food was just OK. But what was weird about it was the host/the person greeting upfront and running around. He was visibly stressed out and frazzled the entire time. Kept on loudly shouting names from up front to the back of the seating corridor (yeah it s basically a hallway with tables but it s cute). He started to stress me out and I rushed my dinner to get out of there. Everyone was zooming past my table so it felt really uneasy and annoying. Too bad because I really liked the piano lady :(. The host was also stressing out all the waiters and other staff. Everyone s face showed it. Not sure what s up with that entire situation. Won t go back.

Over rated, showed up early for a 730pm reservation and then waited an hour and a half at the bar. Couldn t get a drink for the first hour due to a thoroughly understaffed barmaid who finally took our order. Finally gave up and left. Sad to see a popular place just milking it and not caring about their clientele. Don t waste your time, plenty of other great places who care about your business.

Best meal that I have ever had in my whole life. While visiting New York City we stumbled across Da Marino NYC. The service was out of this world and the food was unforgettable. We both ordered Ossobuco Milanese specialty and it was like a piece of heaven. If you re ever in NYC you have got to try this place.

Wonderful Italian restaurant with friendly staff! Hidden little gem in NYC! Kid-friendliness: The kids had a great time. The staff interacted and were super kid friendly! Food : 5/5 |

The best dine in authentic Italian restaurant in nyc. Staff is friendly. Food is extremely delicious. Perfect date night. Highly recommended. Dietary restrictions: Has a great chef that can accommodate all dietery and vegan choices. Also, has gluten-free choices as well.

Great place, definitely going back. Friendly staff.

Food is second to none, with fantastic service. Live music creates a great atmosphere. You will not be disappointed.

The best food and service we had while visiting New York.

Dietary restrictions: Es comida italiana, mediterranea... nada para dieta, se come rico y con mucho sabor y sazón. Food

Wonderful meal and experience before a show!

Best Burrata Ive ever eaten in my life. Tasty, delicious food in short, the best Italian in NYC

Host was very unfriendly. The waiter, on the other hand, was nice to us. Large portions Atmosphere resembles a dingy cellar dungeon. All in all quite ok.

Went in for a few drinks. Bartender was wonderful. Environment was charming and cozy. Never tried anything off the food menu as I had eaten prior.

One of the best steaks Ive had

Great place when you are the theater or any other time. Pastas off the chart. Fish is fresh and the desserts homemade.

Quaint , close to the action , excellent service and awesome veal ! Menu prices are not correct , they need updating

Nice vibe. Got live music but the food was untraditional

Server tried to increase the price of the meals 5$ compared to what was listed on the menu. Also charged us 12$ for water without saying anything. The server then annoyed when asked to resolve this issue. Also to note they dont have card machines and dont mention that prior to seating. Food proportions were small and the taste was not fantastic. I would go back

The best old school Italian joint around the Theater District, NYC. Piano bar, fine dining & get service!

My Wife and I ate here about 2 hours after our Broadway show on a Saturday. The food was excellent, we had the specials, lamb chops and my wife had a cocoa infused pasta dish. The owner/manager was really nice, friendly, and funny. Highly recommend this restaurant. The atmosphere inside is a little tight but I thought it was cozy.

We reserved a table for 2 and ended up at a tiny table right outside the kitchen where my chair was bumped a dozen times by servers. Food was less than acceptable - beans in a bowl - plate with a slab of fatty steak and nothing else until asked where the side of pasta was - got a small bowl of overcooked pasta in what tasted like canned sauce. Had to flag down server for EVERYTHING! We left an 18 % tip which was generous given our experience and get this the server ran to catch us at the door before we left to ask us why we tipped so little. We told him the whole experience was at best, ok and he told us we didn t leave enough of a tip. Never again at this joint! Too many other good places in NYC!

Amazing experience! The food was amazing and the staff was very kind and made us feel welcome.

Perfect spot for cozy, real italian food. Shout out to our sweet server Brittany, who gives her customers impeccable service. Food is truly made with love, and if you re fortunate, you will hear live piano bar music! Prices are reasonable and portions generous. Food

Excellent service from friendly, attentive staff. Food was delicious. Wonderful atmosphere with live music.

Exceptional period. Thank you Tom, my server, the kitchen, Kay and Craig. Incredible experience with excellence in every way

Very cozy Italian place, intimate and romantic we loved our experience

An unforgettable evening at this Italian restaurant in NYC! Celebrating with a group of ten friends, we were treated to impeccable service and a delightful atmosphere. The highlight for me was the chocolate fettuccine a culinary masterpiece! The pasta was perfect, with a rich, velvety chocolate sauce that was both unique and delicious . Every bite was a revelation. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate our large group, ensuring that our experience was seamless and enjoyable. If youre looking for a memorable dining experience with fantastic food and top-notch service, this place is a must-visit. Five stars all the way!

It was absolutely amazing. The best Italian food I have ever had. Definitely recommend the tiramisu and the espresso.

On May 26th I was at the restaurant to celebrate my birthday. A skinny Indian waiter told us about the memorial day holiday promotion where we could choose a glass and get another, I asked twice if it would be like that, he replied yes in a specious way. In the end, when I brought the bill he said that there was no promotion for drinks on the menu and said in a very harsh and ironic way that I didnt know how to speak English. Because he treated us badly and said he wanted to speak to the manager, he and his fellow waiter refused to call the establishment manager. So I paid the bill, he started being aggressive again because I didnt pay tips, he told me again that I dont know how to speak English and turned his back. This was the worst service I had in NY. I had ordered pasta, the noodles and sauce were OK, but the meatballs tasted like processed and frozen meat, I couldnt eat them. What saved my special day was the wine and the pianist who is very talented and kind.

We had dinner there on 5/29,party of 4. We enjoyed our food, but to our surprise, when we got the bill, for each item the charge was about 10% higher than the price we had seen on the menu. We called the manager and he said they should have told us about the higher prices when ordering, but they did not... He then went ahead to fix the bill to charge the menu prices without even apologizing! So check closely your bill when you eat here.

Cant say enough about how great my experience was here. I was looking for food after watching Broadway and this place came up. You almost miss it of you arent paying attention. This place was so cute and you could 100% feel the history and love put into this place. The staff were friendly and the food was excellent. I was the last customer of the night and the entire staff sang me happy birthday and brought me cake after I mentioned I was on a birthday trip. I felt so loved! Please give this place your business. You wont regret it!

Prior to attending a Broadway show I had dinner reservations at this restaurant, I called in advanced to ensure that they were handicap accessible, and I was confirmed over the phone that they were. When I showed up at the restaurant they were not handicap accessible. There was a very long staircase and the staff seemed shocked that someone told me that it was handicap accessible. We had to scramble to find reservations on a Saturday night in Manhattan right before our Broadway show since they do not serve or accommodate people with disabilities here. Wheelchair accessibility: This restraint does not serve or accommodate people with disabilities.

Great food, excellent staff, superb restaurant! My go to for Italian when going to shows!!

My husband and I for our last night in NY wanted a special romantic dining experience as we had just grab and go food for most of the week. Our experience was awful. Host was rude saying he didn t have a reservation for us even though my husband made copies. Sat us in a very cramped table with waiters bumping my arm each time they went by. Asked to move and were treated rudely by staff. Music was not romantic or even Italian but rather a gal singing Disney songs and so loud you couldn t talk or hear the person next to you. The dish I had was unattractively platted and I couldn t eat mine. The bill came and they charged us for 4 glasses of wine instead of 2.Very slow service. It was a very unpleasant experience overall.

I had the ravioli. It was so delicious. I would totally recommend this location. That atmosphere was wonderful. My family and I really enjoyed it. everyone enjoyed their meal. Also enjoyed the live music. I would totally recommend this location if you re looking for pasta. Food

Average in everything, poor service and expensive for what it delivers.

Calamari appetizer not good. Chicken in chicken francese undercooked. Specials fine; pastas tasteless and cheap. Server kind (albeit LOUD) until he knew we were unhappy - then became short and rude. Incredibly hot and uncomfortable atmosphere. Manager tried to make awkward small talk to make up for undercooked chicken, did NOT take it off the bill although uneaten. Not recommended! So many better establishments in NYC! Save your $$$!

Delicious food, excellent service,nice atmosphere but my only comply is the air conditioner wasnt working. But beside that everything was ok.

I LOVE IT HERE ! Such an amazing experience with culture and love ! Cheers literally when you come in such a beautiful bar. I love the piano and the music . It was cinco de mayo and we still came to have a drink. They did a two for one on a Sunday! absolutely amazing. The bread is so so good and warm. I never felt so loved before please visit !

Card prices are not those charged. Unsmiling staff.

Noodles cooked to a perfect al dente, great service, delicious sauces. Would come again!

Wonderful food! But even living 40 dolars as a tip with a bill of 200, the waiter was upset about and made us felt unconfortable.

This place is great! Came in off a rainy street after standing room only drinking across the street. Da Marino literally treated me like family when I walked through the door. I was alone and felt safe, welcome, and cozy.

I went two times here. The first time was exelent but when we came for the second time the food was cold they give as a table to then some people came and take our table. After that the manger came get better the situation but the experience was bad

Went to Da Marino for a late lunch before seeing MJ at the Neil Simon Theater. The Calamari was delicious; lite and fresh. We had Ravioli con crema de fungi (ravioli with asparagus and mushrooms) and Lobster Ravioli. Both were delicious. Lovely atmosphere (reminded me of eating in Italy).

First time visitors but we will definitely be back. Special shout out to Brittany for friendly and prompt service! Drinks were delicious, a little pricy but pretty standard for nyc, and food was delicious and reasonably priced. Really fun ambience too!

If you re a fan of traditional Italian food, look no further. Da Marino is THE spot for your Italian fix. The food is made fresh daily and the flavors are exquisite. Our table had the pleasure of eating several delectable dishes throughout the night we ended up spending the entire time passing our plates around the table and sharing everything. The calamari was delicious and the the pasta dishes were mouth-watering. And don t get me started on the complementary freshly-made bread and lentils an amazing duo! And the drinks were delightful - a perfect pair to each plate. We finished with the most yummy desserts - I m not even sure how we made room for it all. In addition to the excellent food and drinks, the staff was super friendly and made us feel at home. Special shoutout to Tom, the manager, who took care of everything and anticipated every need before we even knew we had them. The servers, bartenders, and live pianist were also super lively and friendly. Will be coming there again and again and again! *Bonus points: There is an amazing pianted mural of the Les Miserables logo. And great location: right in the heart of Times Square. And the owners of the restaurant are super warm and welcoming.

Da Marino is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in NYC. Its proximity to the theater district makes it ideal for dinner before or after a show, and the food is always delicious. However, what really makes Da Marino so special is its staff and manager, Tom D Angelo. They truly make every guest feel like family, and over the years of going to Da Marino, this family feeling has never wavered! I love the fact that this lovely, warm restaurant not only serves up great Italian dishes, it serves them with a huge side of friendliness and conviviality! Da Marino s never disappoints, and I can t wait until my next visit!

All the food is delicious, great atmosphere and they serve you very quickly. excellent service.

Fantastic service (Tom is awesome! Friendliest host you ll meet on the phone and in person), delicious meals, great ambiance with live music! 5 stars!!!

Cute, charming atmosphere close to Times Square. Best Tiramisu I may have ever tasted!!

A wonderful find. Great staff, fantastic food. Fun and lively.

Think everything old style NYC and you can almost picture Dean Martin sitting next to eat while you are eating a delicious made from scratch italian dish full of just the right balance of spice and hint of sweet care put into the al dente pasta. Fantastic! I did not have a reservation and enjoyed the bar seat!

Classic Italian decor, excellent food, very honest wines by the glass and a pianist playing good music at a level that doesnt bother you, which is very rare these days

Best Italian Food in the City!!!

Can t recommend enough if your looking for a good vibe

Upon entry the basement smelled like stagnant water, service was average. Penne vodka pasta $26 with a $15 up charge for a chicken cutlet. Pasta was dry insufficient sauce. The Coca Cola was watery . I ve had better pasta at mom and pop pizza shops.

Great atmosphere, great service... Thank you

Great welcome, good food

Extremely overpriced for less than mediocre food. Drinks were horrible its clear their bartender hasnt had much experience making real drinks. I dont mind a small cramped but cute venue, it is NY. But the food was nothing spectacular. youll get better tasting pasta at a pizzeria. For a party of 4 we were charged $275. We each only had one regular entree and 1 drink. Very disappointed

Been twice in different trips and the staff is so friendly! The bartender is conversational and the pianist makes the night with requests! Love the atmosphere!

On March 15, We had dinner here before going to the theater next door. The wait staff is professional and efficient. The food was cafeteria quality. When our bill arrived it turns out the amount we were charged was not what appears on the menu. Even though it amounted to about $12 more, the restaurant really should print new menus, or at a minimum inform diners BEFORE they order!

My family of 5 were in NYC to see Hadestown on Broadway. I procrastinated booking a dinner reservation, so when I did, this was the closest one available to our theater (Walter Kerr) that still had times available. I was a bit skeptical (why are there available reservations the day before a Saturday evening Broadway show AND on St Patricks Day weekend??), but I am SO GLAD we ate here. We got there at 5:25 for a 5:30 reservation. They werent quite ready for us, so we had a drink at the bar and chatted with an extremely friendly and efficient bartender who was from the Ukraine (Im sorry I didnt get your name!). We were seated within about 15 minutes and received excellent, efficient service. The delicious, crusty, complementary bread came not with tomato sauce like Id expect, but lentils. I LOVE lentils and I had to restrain myself from eating it all. My family got a variety of pasta dishes off the menu and not a speck was left of them. I got a fish/spinach/green bean special and I was sad I couldnt bring it with me because I couldnt finish it all. It was fantastic! The service was attentive without being overbearing. It was definitely a typical crowded NYC restaurant (but again, we were there on a Saturday night so its probably different at other times) and tables were close together. I personally like this ambiance, but if you dont, now you know. I give this meal an unreserved 5 stars and I wish I lived in NYC so I could go back and try more of their food. We didnt get dessert, but we saw multiple desserts served to other tables and were quite jealous!

Outstanding on all accounts! Tom and the team do a great job at making every customer experience a five star meal, toped off with exceptional food. I will be back!

Amazing old school NY atmosphere and some of the best NY in the city with awesome staff!

Loved this bar/ restaurant. So cute & cozy & right next to time square but makes it feel like your away from the craziness Also my bartender was great & very nice & helpful

Restaurant looks incredible I love it but food wasn t too good, and for the service the only person who was friendly to us was a host or front area server.

Got the gnocchi and it was terrible! Would not recommend this restaurant!

We had dinner on Valentine s Day to celebrate our 25th anniversary. The atmosphere was great and the manager was extremely friendly and welcoming. The music was fun and entertaining. Food and service were great. Would highly recommend if you are in NYC. Thanks for making us feel welcome.

Fantastic little Gem Everything was great Food

The waiter was rude and obnoxious. The host was even worse. The space between the tables is very small. The people behind our table were trying to leave. I was at our table and the host was trying to bring 3 guests. It was no room for new guests to get in so the host told me get out of the way. He was obnoxious and extremely unfriendly. The food was not worth the money. I would strongly discourage to dine at this establishment.

Veal Marsala was fantastic. The seafood pasta was easily enough fir two!

Waited 45 mins to get a drink..that after wait 10 min s for the waiter to. Come over...a table with 7 people got served with drinks and he still didnt make our drinks...we walked out... dont eat here

I booked my reservation on OpenTable as we were seeing a show across the street. The host was very rude and told me that I was too early for my reservation (15 min) and I would have to come back 40 minutes later. He said there were people ahead of me and he could not guarantee me a table. I told him I made a reservation and he said it doesn t matter OpenTable over books him 100% every time. We went to Serafina next-door and they were very accommodating. The food was very good and the service attentive and the host was nice and not rude. It seems this happens often with Da Marino and people end up going next door.

I love Italian food, and the lasagna was excellent. The lentil soup and bread, along with the glass of wine, tasted so good.

My favorite authentic restaurant in NYC! Amazing dishes, clean and outstanding service. True NY Italian! Looking forward to being back in the city and our next visit!

ONE OF MY BEST EXPERIENCES IN THE CITY!! I stopped in late and exhausted with my son. I didn t expect much, as I only wanted a to go order to take back to the hotel. We ended up there for close to 2 hours. The manager and bartender (Hector) were the best I ve ever experienced anywhere. They were fun, attentive, kind, and made us feel like we were regulars! The food was phenomenal and extremely fair priced. The beer was ICE cold and the Shirley Temple was the literal cherry on top. Thanks guys for giving us the best night we ve had yet in our Jammie s no less! Dont miss this hidden little gem!

Absolutely incredible restaurant. The food, the atmosphere, and The service were amazing. Highly recommended.

Outstanding food, service and the setting was perfect.

Amazing italian food!!! Everything was so fresh. We had a great time and thank you Tom for making us laugh- we enjoyed you being our waiter New fav place when we re in town!

Great place, wonderful staff, amazing dood

The place is very small, but the food and service is excellent. Also like that their bar is open until 2AM, which has a piano player and reasonably priced drinks. Vegetarian options: Pasta and Ravioli dishes.

Amazing food, love music a bit too loud although it IS beautiful, just hard to have a comvo. Great attentive service :)

If you don t go here, you missed NYC!

It wasnt what I expected. It was good but nothing out of this world

The best Italian restaurant in Manhattan. I have lived in NYC for more than 15-years and dine here often, and the food and service is always exceptional. The kitchen would make any Italian mom proud, delicious and fresh Italian food cooked to perfection; the deserts are heavenly; and the atmosphere is everything you expect in NYC. Love the live piano ... and keep your eye out, because this famed eatery is frequented by celebrities. The owners Craig and Kay make you feel like part of the family, and Tom, the host, is an icon in NYC.

Amazing food!

Care for some meat drowned in sauce? Da Marino is your place to be. An Italian restaurant that does not serve pizzas? Da Marino is your place to be. Care for some bad piano music during your meal? Da Marino is your place to be. Its overpriced.

Had reservation and when we arrived they laughed in our face literally and and said they triple booked

Very good Italian place, in an area full of tourist traps. Simple, but excellent pasta and drinks.

Great piano bar that is centrally located. The manager was friendly and attentive. I was passing by and the music stopped me in my tracks. I stepped in and was pleasantly surprised. I sat at the bar to have a drink and enjoy the scene. The piano player even made his way to the bar to say hello to me. Definitely, plan on stopping by again and having dinner all while enjoying the atmosphere.

I will never go back or recommend this place to anyone. Tiny & crowded place with subpar service, a HIGHLY inappropriate server and overpriced pasta & wine. Listen to the reviews and don t waste your money here like I unfortunately did. (Over $140)

This restaurant was absolutely phenomenal. I never leave reviews but the least I can do is take the time to let the owner & others know how much we enjoyed eating here. The piano player, Dennis, is a beautiful, kind person with a gift for seeing the heart in people. Talk to him for 1 minute and you ll see what I mean. The food was fantastic. My family and I have traveled to over 20 countries & eaten at hundreds of restaurants around the world, but the food at this place was INSANELY DELICIOUS. I got the penne with garlic & olive oil, SO SO tasty. The servers were on the ball & very nice. The owner was right up front, making sure everything in his restaurant ran smoothly. Even the bathrooms were awesome. Seriously, this place was one of my favorite dining experiences ever. We love you Dennis and thank you to the owner and servers for such a lovely dinner!!!!

The piano player was great. The entire restaurant sang New York & Happy Birthday to me. One of the highlights of my trip. THANKS

Did not honor reservation.

Food was delicious! Our reservation was honored on time, and service was fast and super friendly!

Overbooked and the wait was 40 min so we left. Completely disappointing as we came from out of town and this was our night out.

Host was very rude as we walked in. (The short bald man). He accused me of shoving a phone in his face when I wanted to show him our reservation number, and then threatened me by saying you re lucky it s not december because you would be risking your life by shoving your phone in my face when it s really busy . He also rudely tried to kick out the table next to us as he needed more room . But the family had just ordered dessert . We should have left, but did not. Food and waitress made up for the host. However- we will not be back due to the host.

Server was attentive. The piano player was funny and sang good songs. For the food and the experience, the menu was a bit pricey for me. I got lasagne, it was fine.

Parking: There are several parking garages next to the restaurant there are also some Pasrking on the streets Kid-friendliness: I assume there was a family with children. And they seemed to be enjoying themselves I noticed the chef actually make fresh chicken fingers for the little girl which they are not on the menu

We arrived at 5:45PM for our pre-theatre confirmed reservation, only to be told there was no table available. We werent alone, as other groups were in the same boat. Do not let this over-booking restaurant ruin your night out!

Hector the bartender was very attentive in service, cozy Italian restaurant you most visit this restaurant, piano bar amazing.. two thumbs up..

Very lively Italian place. Food is americanized, pasta is a but overcooked, but it is nice atmosphere and especially loved live piano music. Highly recommend beef carpaccio. It was very nice. Lobster ravioli was nice too. Carbonara was just OK. Tiramisu was moist and was gone in two seconds. Def good

The food was mediocre, but the seating was a disaster. First, if you are seeing a show make a reservation (we did). Once you get there be prepared to wait (it is clear they overbook). At arrival you ll have to walk through the extremely narrow spaces between the bar seats and the wall (where people are also standing waiting for their tables) to get to the host/hostess podium. If you don t want to sit in the same room as the piano player - make sure and ask for the room to your left (the piano player/singer is very good it s just a small space that loud). The hostess seated another couple who had the same reservation time but arrived after us - before us (not good).

Ingredients were fresh, and was some of the better chicken parm I have had!

I booked whatever restaurant had availability so soon before valentines and wasn t expecting too much since every other restaurant was booked. Da Marinos had an immaculate vibe for valentines. The live music, the sweet moscato, and the delicious food made for the perfect valentines dinner. The venue is cozy and so inviting. And the pasta was fresh and cheesy. I got the penne with salmon and it was amazing!

Goca is the best bartender ever! Food is excellent and selection of wines is just amasing! Must visit when in NYC

Great food and service

We went for dinner on a Tuesday evening, the waiters welcomed us well despite their questionable language level and the dishes were correct but when the bill was added the prices did not conform to those indicated on the menu; the boss came and was very aggressive, telling us that since the pandemic the prices had changed. So we told him to change what was done and we saved $20. In short, a restaurant to avoid despite the good atmosphere.

The service was excellent, the staff was very pleasant

Excellent piano singer. Good quality food. However, be careful with the bill. The price charged was higher than what was on the menu. A lack of professionalism and ethics.

We celebrated my wifes birthday, for our first visit to Da Marinos. It was two thumbs up, double grrr. The food, and the service were Fantastic. It was our virgin trip to New York, and this restaurant was one the best choices we made. Tom, the manager, made it an especially memorable experience for my wife an I. Thank you, Tom. Im sorry, I cant remember our waiters name, but he was fantastic, as well.

Incredible food, truly just fabulous! The atmosphere was everything we wanted, and the live music was a great touch

So nice and friendly! We were treated like royalty and the food was SO DELICIOUS! Love the staff

We stopped by for a late night meal after the theater and were so happy we did. The food was tasty and the service terrific. We particularly loved the singer/pianist Marcie. I hope to come back soon.

I was visiting Manhattan and decided to try Italian food at Da Marino for dinner. I had to wait 10 minutes for the waiter to take the drink order; only two other tables had patrons so not sure why the waiter took so long to come? Thirty minutes later, I was still waiting for my food. I asked for the manager. When I told him the situation, he just shook his head and told me I should be more patient. Ten minutes later (40 minutes after I ordered), my soup arrived. It tasted terrible and the vegetables were not fresh. Then the main entree came (Shrimp pasta). The pasta was not cooked completely. The worst meal I ever had; it didnt even taste Italian. I was very disappointed. There are plenty of other good authentic Italian restaurants. Dont go here; look for another one. I DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!

Had a phenomenal dinner. We were seated next to the piano and were comfortable able to carry on a conversation and sang along with Dennis who was very entertaining. Tom was a great host who made us feel very welcome and comfortable. Our server, John, was extremely attentive (even when a large table was seated). He was patient with substitutions, questions and made great recommendations. Food was terrific. I have never had a risotto I liked till I tried their saffron risotto with the Ossobuco. Phenomenal. Thank you, guys for a special evening

Delicious food, quaint restaurant and attentive staff. Took care of our large group very efficiently.

I love this place! The food is always tasty, super friendly staff, and adorable fun inside decor. The piano player some nights is always nice, and this is just off of Times Square, but it s still like a hidden gem.

The 6pm reservation wasnt honored until 630pm. The service was slow. The waiter fouled up the drink order. The salmon and cream sauce pasta had more tomato sauce in it than Chef Boyardee spaghetti and meatballs. It was inedible. When I told the waiter, he took the dish away and never fixed it When I told the manager, he said, Im sorry? No offer to fix any of this. Horrible.

Nice restaurant and good atmosphere. Very pleasant servers. But it was the worst meal we had in New York. The pasta was too salty and still bathed in water on the plate. Avoid for meals. Good for a drink at the bar only

Came here before a show. The service was rushed. The food was of poor quality. Although the location of the restaurant is convenient for a pre-show dinner, there are many better places than this.

Excellent food and service. Great atmosphere, especially at night when there s a pianist playing.

I m only giving 1 stars for the live music. The bartender was all over the place. We asked for the drink menu and ordered 2 jamessons on the rock which is $13 on the menu. When it was time to pay our tab came out to $32 plus tax. When we spoke to the bartender she said you asked for the drink menu, jamesson is actually $16 which made no sense since the jamesson on the drink menu is $13. Beware of this place for charging whatever they want. The menu prices ARE NOT same as what you order. They are scamming their patrons.

Totally LoVe it! Highly recommended! Great service and wonderful prices

Really enjoyed the vongole: had two servings!

Great Location. Fun atmosphere. Very good prices. Good service. Very, very average food.

Excellent food, excellent atmosphere, excellent entertainment. Da Marino has all of it. Tom took care of us and we felt like family. Truly an amazing experience!

The food was very good. Luckily we had a table at the back, otherwise it would have been too loud for us to sit at the front next to the live music. Unfortunately the evening ended badly. When we wanted to pay, we discovered that we were charged higher prices for all four main courses than stated in the menu. The manager came to the table and was still very unfriendly. After long discussions he corrected the bill. A pity

The food was great and the service was superb! Easy to get to before or after going to the theater.

This is my new favorite restaurant that I will come to all the time-right in the heart of the theater district-I honestly felt that the staff were part of my family-we were celebrating my sons 21st birthday and they let him order a cocktail of his choice ( his first legal drink) on the house!! He ordered the pistachio martini and it was a treat on so many levels-the chocolate fettuccine, the salmon, the filet mignon , the burrata and all the sides were all off the chart-even the lentils that they serve with bread were the tastiest I have had- I also want to mention that we found the lounge singer to be a delightful bonus to the evening- After our cheesecake dessert accompanied by a happy birthday spectacular, the staff came over with shots of limoncello for all-no complaints be this very satisfied customer and my (adult) kids agree- a restaurant that appeals to all!! Dietary restrictions: My kids are gluten-free but it was no problem

Super fantastic restaurant! My family from Missouri loved the whole atmosphere and the food. Thank you to the staff and cooks for an amazing time.

Such a cool place. The staff were very friendly. Food ....amazing.

SO GOOD

Fan-freaking-tactic place!!! we were in the area to see a show and had some time to kill. As we walked by the live music was so good it literally pulled us inside. Once we were there, we decided to grab a couple drinks and dinner. The bartender Donna was absolutely phenomenal. She made great recommendations and was even nice enough to hold our food until intermission of the show when we returned she was actually doing a duet with one of the best musicians we ve ever heard. The ambience, food and overall vibe of this place makes it my new favorite restaurant in New York City! If you re in the area you must check this place out!

Had dinner and drinks with friends. The food was excellent and the wait staff was phenomenal. Vegetarian options: NA

Warm family atmosphere in every way. Superior music, cuisine, service and management Vegetarian options: Healthy and delicious options. Kid-friendliness: They get a birrhday song

Food took long and it didn t taste good. I asked for vegetables instead of pasta and they gave me a bowl of broccoli. Nit a good experience.

Favorite place to visit when in NY. The food is amazing, great alcohol selection and atmosphere is perfect. It s never been extremely busy when I ve visited, and occasionally has a piano player/singer. Great little hole in the wall. Food : 5/5

rip off please check the price first very, very costly

Weve gone here for years whenever we visit Manhattan, but this visit will be our last. Years ago the food was amazing, but we noticed when we were here last the food and service had been going down some. This time it was really bad. The bread was dry and the entrees had hardly any flavor. Not sure whats changed but stay away.

Very delicious Italian food and kind people! Im recommending the past with mushrooms, fantastic taste

Above and Beyond! Very special place, the Staff is incredible. The food is Amazing. Love this place. Food : 5/5

We called at 6 on a Friday and Tom got us right in. We were so happy when the server came and said, tell me what you want and the chef will meet your needs. Tom was hilarious, the pianist was entertaining. We highly recommend a visit when you come to NYC.

great fun! old school.

Good was good spaghetti & fresh but the sauce was a little too sweet.

Wonderful experience!! Very accommodating staff. Enjoyed celebrating my 70th birthday there.

Dietary restrictions: Tuvieron todos los cuidados con la comida dada la alergia al pimentón Food

Excellent place, with live music, piano and vocals. Relaxed atmosphere, good service.

I know restaurants are generally excellent in NYC, otherwise they go out of business. But this little gem exceeded my expectations. I was blown away. I had their signature special, chocolate-infused fettuccini with shrimp. It was so good I kept scraping the plate with my spoon. My wife had the steak, and my daughter had ravioli with asparagus and mushrooms in a light cream sauce. I dont think it said the ravioli were homemade on the menu, but they had to be. I had some and they were amazing. We finished with tiramisu which might have been the best Ive ever had in my life.

Fantastic meal and ambiance in a tucked away, below street level space. The piano man was excellent and added to the experience. The manager and wait staff were awesome and very accommodating. We enjoyed a bottle of wine, the chicken parmigiana and mushrooms ravioli. Wheelchair accessibility: Not an accessible entrance, but they will provide as much assistance as you need to get to your seat.

Great ambience and best manager there !!! But food little pricey but then great quantity !!!

Food and atmosphere very good. Prices around 20~40 for main menu.

Absolutely terrible! Let s start with the stale bread. Next, I make far better pasta and sauce in my own kitchen. From the later sticker shock of being charged for regular water, to the bland pasta and sad old vibe- avoid this tourist trap! Had to heavily season the main dish in order to conjure up the slightest taste. Have enjoyed some of the best pasta eg. Umberto Menghi and this isn t it folks. Save your $$$ and move along to something newer and better!

Our 2nd visit and food was still great and great service. Would definitely come back

Excellent. Delicious food, live piano playing and the people are very friendly. Tom is the most wonderful host. I recommend 110%

I just adore this place, I go to this restaurant every time I visit the city wonderful staff, great spot and delicious food. How could you pass this up?! 10/10!!

DO NOT BOOK ON OPEN TABLE if you re trying to make a show. The manager said Open Table overbooks by 200% and that we d have to wait 30 minutes for our 6:15 table after waiting in a long line for 10 minutes just to get to the Maitre d . Terrible.

This place is amazing. Such a cozy atmosphere, and the staff and owner are super friendly. After our first visit, this is our new favorite home away from home, and we ended up closing the bar with the staff and pianist.

Over booked and everyone with a reservation had to wait over an hour to get a table.

Dont trust your reservation time, Restaurant seriously overbooked. Couldnt sit our table of 4 until 30 minutes after our reservation. Then they slightly rushed us through the meal ... Food was decent

Da marino nyc

Interesting restaurant, very pleasant and fun live music! Good quality of food, many options and correctly cooked pasta (difficult to find in NY)

The manager Tom was the man. Ask him to sing a Sinatra song, guy has an incredible voice.

Maybe not for other kids. My grandkids 9 and 11 liked.

Update: I wanted to give them another try so I made a reservation that night for 3pm the next day. I thought I would try an off time for dinner to see if it would be better and it was amazing! No wait and some of the best pasta our party has ever eaten. They also have THE BEST moscato I ve ever had. The staff was friendly and explained to us that there was a glitch and open table kept accepting reservations when they shouldn t have and extremely over booked them the day before. We ended up having a great experience and it will become a go to for us whenever in NYC! The staff and mgmt made up for the fiasco the night before and the meal was fantastic. Ruined our evening! Made reservations months in advance they overbooked by over 100 people. With a reservation, still almost a 1.5 hour wait. We ended up having to go someplace else and lost hours before our show.

I was thrilled to find the this restaurant survived COVID.... I first found this gem more than a decade ago and fell in love with it then. Food is phenomenal, piano player was terrific and Donna behind the bar was attentive. Im still in LOVE and so is my daughter!

Thank you Mr. D Angelo for making our thanksgiving so special. You were welcoming, charming, and the food was absolutely delicious! Can t wait to come back for every trip to New York.

The restaurant is typical Italian with excellent dishes in a cozy atmosphere and with personalized service.

Can t say enough about this place. Food, atmosphere, staff, all 5 stars. Fine dining meets casual, all close to time square. You won t regret it!

Excellent American/Italian food with live music and an attentive staff. What s not to like?

Like many restaurants in the region, you need to make a reservation in advance. This is a cute business with the atmosphere of an Italian town, its like a home environment, far from luxury. I say home environment, you will understand what I mean when you come, it is a small place, the tables are very close to each other, a person wearing size L cannot pass between the tables The nice thing is that the tables around you immediately become friends. There is live music, a very pleasant lady excites you with her energy. The food is very delicious and the menu is extensive, but bad news for risotto lovers, unfortunately the menu is not sufficient in that regard. We enjoyed it very much, the waiters are very helpful, have fun in advance everyone.

We were welcomed at the door. The atmosphere was fantastic. We got a great table for two. The server was great. The food and wine was exceptional. To top it off they had a piano player and singer. Great experience all around! Vegetarian options: Not looking for vegetarian menu Parking: Did not need parking. Easy to walk if staying in Times square area.

From the moment you walk in the door the service is 10/10. The bartender, the manager, the pianist & singer all phenomenal. Definitely make reservations in advance. Food was great but service was even better. Will be back soon!

This is my choice during every visit to NYC. Outstanding personalized piano player/singer. Food is 5* Service is 5* Ambience is 5* You feel like youre in Italy. The decor is just perfect. Touch of Italy everywhere. Stars pictures on wall. Location from The Christmas tree is a 12 minute walk. I cant say enough! Go and try it! I googled Italian Restuarant with piano player years ago, and this is how I found them! Tonight I had the best steak in the house! Cooked to perfection! Exactly as I ordered. Vegetarian options: You can make any pasta dish vegetarian!

Great place! Highly recommend.

We had a reservation for a party of 10 at 8:30 PM. We were told to arrive early and upon check in we were told they were running a little behind. After an hour had passed when we asked what was going on, we were told that it would still be a while.We waited at the bar to get a drink and that took us over an hour also.They had one bartender to take care of the entire restaurant and no one at the bar was able to get a drink for almost an hour.The bartender was very nice and i know it was not her fault,she was doing the best she could.But the owner could not care less , very unprofessional. He had an attitude and was NOT pleasant. He never once came over to even offer us a drink or apologize for the situation .I usually do not write bad reviews but felt i needed to share this so maybe he will see this and change how he runs his business and treats his patrons.

Best vodka sauce Ive ever had.

Worth the reservation or popping in! Such a cool place from the decor, the live piano, and the servers. The chocolate infused pasta was out of this world incredible. Sounds strange just do it. You won t regret it! The manager, Tom, is also awesome!

Get the Tiramisu! Made the traditional way in a sheet pan (vs individual) it was excellent. Best a I ve had in the US (maybe a tiny touch too much whipped cream on the top layer). Pasta dinners were all lovely and typical of a good Italian restaurant. The wine list wasn t current but the waiter suggested a great bottle. Service was fast. Gets crowded before and after theatre show times of course so plan ahead.

Just terrible. To start the bartender couldn t make a drink to save her life. We waited about an hour for our food and when it came it was cold. Instead of asking if they could do something, they said for us to just leave. The piano player was so loud and it was like karaoke rather than relaxing music. I ve been here a few times years ago and loved it. I can t believe how bad it s gone downhill. Don t waste your time or money here.

Did we have to wait for a table? Yes. Was it worth it -1000%! My sister & brother in law were in NY for a concert and wanted GOOD Italian & we knew just the place! Great conversation while waiting, super attentive service and all dishes were prepared to perfection. Not all our meals are listed in the recommend-chicken francaise, pasta w/spicy sauce 2 ways, cheesecake & espresso panna cotta - all delicious! I cant recommend DaMarinos enough and well definitely go every chance we get!

Great experience, very friendly staff and good food. They made a birthday experience very memorable!

Delicious meal served quickly (perfect for a pre-theater meal). We were celebrating a birthday, which was made memorable for all at the table! Thank you!

Great Italian food. Close to many shows. Live piano music for entertainment.

Made a reservation because its Saturday night. Got there a little before our reservation and were told it would be AT LEAST 45 minutes AFTER our reservation that we would get seated. So we left. No point in taking reservations if you cant honor them. We can get Italian food in NYC somewhere else. Be warned you Will NOT get a table when you should. And they were rude as hell about it. Be nice.

It s very crowded and loud, the sitting is very tight and the food was fair. Not a place for a relaxing dinner.

Had 7p reservation for 3. Its tough to be be kind when youre seated next to the piano singer. Literally yelling to waiter when ordering. Asked to move..too busy. Impossible to enjoy company of guests. Veal Gnocchi very pasty/bland. Cocktails 0 for 2..returned. Wine Food

Had an amazing meal! It was my birthday and they made sure it was special. Had a special table, was serenaded and the piano man, Dennis, played me a few songs. A quaint place with great food and entertainment! Youll need a reservation! Vegetarian options: Good vegetarian options!

we found this place online. It s seconds from the Eugene ONeil Theater. Great Italian cuisine. Rustic atmosphere . Looks like it s been there forever. A great find!

We made a reservation here months in advance for my wifes 30th Birthday. We turned up on time and couldnt even get through to the staff to let them know wed arrived. After having to battle our way to the front of a very hot, crowded, narrow bar area, we were told that there would be a 45minute + wait for our table. Not sure why/ how this happened given we had a reservation (made months in advance) but we left very disappointed. It somewhat ruined the end of a really nice day.

Don t bother trying to get in or make a reservation because they overbook and don t care. Had 6:15 reservations and told(after 10min to get to hostess desk) still another 40min wait. Waste of time

If you like being crammed in, having the staff literally step on you at your table, have poor service, marginal food, in a deafening environment, youll love this place.

Don t have reservations available on OpenTable if you can t honor them, and then give attitude and turned up noses at people who dare to think the reservation they made might result in a table. Terrible service, terrible waste of time.