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A photo of Marseille restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(9403)
Price: Moderate
• French • Theater District
Booked 78 times today
For nearly two decades, Marseille has been the essential French brasserie of Broadway & Hell's Kitchen, its favorite gathering place and its premiere dining destination. The brasserie has long been known as the heartbeat of its neighborhood, and as such Marseilles is beloved by neighbors, theatre goers, performers, tourists, and lovers of joie de vivre of all ages and backgrounds.
A photo of Tony's Di Napoli - Midtown restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(18526)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Theater District
Booked 174 times today
Tony's has served up some of the best old NY Italian favorites. Our cooking comes from Southern Neapolitan traditions and served up in huge family style platters that serve 2 to 3 people.
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4.5
Awesome(515)
Price: Moderate
• American • Theater District
Booked 50 times today
Please call for parties over 4 guests. Your table will be held for 15 minutes.The Elgin is a bar & restaurant serving upscale fare situated just south of Rockefeller Center & steps from Broadway & Times Square. Our goal is to provide sophisticated cocktails, a carefully curated craft & seasonal beer list, amazing food in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Please join us!The Elgin’s 4 main principals, Peter Pernicone, Darwin Conner, Paul Baum & Christine Trauben, have known each other for 30 years. They all grew up on the lower west side of NYC in Chelsea & had a goal of owning a bar together & could not be more excited about opening The Elgin. As an acknowledgment of their collective history, they named a signature cocktail—the Chelsea 1724—after their neighborhood. Darwin & Paul grew up in Chelsea on 17th St and Peter & Christine lived on 24th St. They are joined by Patrick Callaghan who has been working with Peter for many years.
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4.7
Exceptional(30229)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Theater District
Booked 379 times today
Carmine's is a family style restaurant offering exceptional value to its guests through the many dishes of Southern Italian cuisine. Restaurateur Artie Cutler crafted Carmine's with a singular vision; bringing his guests abundant portions and making any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast.Platters of made to order pasta, decadent seafood or meat entrees, and of course homemade desserts are all staples at Carmine's, meant for sharing among friends and family. When great food and wine are supported by friendly and knowledgeable service, the results are magic - we want every day to feel like a Sunday afternoon at Grandma's!We are open for Indoor & Outdoor Dining, Pick-up, Delivery, Catering and Private Parties.Your safety is our priority. As of 3/7/22, NYC no longer requires proof of vaccination to dine indoors. Indoor & Outdoor dining are available.
A photo of Kellari Taverna restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(7522)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • Theater District
Kellari Taverna is located in the heart of New York City, three blocks from Grand Central Station, Times Square and the Theater District. The dining room décor evokes a subterranean wine cellar designed with contemporary elegance. Kellari features the traditional Greek taverna specialties, such as our signature grilled whole fish, prime lamb chops and chicken meats, and an eclectic selection of contemporary Hellenic savory appetizers ("mezedes") created by our Executive Chef. The Kellari dessert menu includes innovative specialties such as warm sokolata with goat milk vanilla ice cream as as well as traditional favorites such as Baklava and bougatsa. Kellari Taverna offers an extensive international wine list featuring a large selection of Greek wines.
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4.7
Exceptional(3215)
Price: Expensive
• American • Midtown West
Booked 144 times today
Quality Bistro is a bustling brasserie in midtown Manhattan from the team behind Quality Meats and Quality Italian. Quality Bistro offers contemporary takes on bistro classics in a whimsical space serving the best French Onion Soup and Steak Frites in New York City. Located in Midtown Manhattan near Central Park, MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and Times Square, Quality Bistro is the best restaurant in Midtown Manhattan.
A photo of Serafina Times Square restaurant
4.2
Awesome(1257)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Theater District
Booked 22 times today
Bringing authentic Italian fare to the heart of New York City, Serafina extended their famous eateries to the hip Time Hotel. This sanctuary set in the middle of boisterous Times Square next to Broadway hit The Book of Mormon was fashioned by renowned designer David Rockwell. The cozy ambiance combined with Serafina’s unbelievable thin crust pizza and homemade pastas, is the prefect refuge from the outside hustle and bustle.Located in the heart of the Broadway Theater District, Serafina at The Time Hotel is the perfect pre or post show venue. International tourists, local business professionals and residents alike enjoy Serafina’s signature home comforts, upbeat environment and authentic Italian cuisine.
A photo of Oceana restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(7171)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Midtown West
Booked 77 times today
Oceana is the quintessential New York Seafood restaurant located on 49th Street in midtown Manhattan, just west of Rockefeller Center, and steps away from Radio City Music Hall and Broadway's famed theaters. Oceana serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the elegant main dining room for a sophisticated dining experience. For a more casual setting enjoy an Oceana signature cocktail reflecting the freshest seasonal ingredients with small bites (or a full meal!) in our lively cafe and Oyster bar.
A photo of Sushi of Gari 46 restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(1857)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Theater District
Booked 15 times today
Beginning in January 2025, we will be open 7 days a week. We look forward to welcoming you with extended hours and more opportunities to dine with us! Please check our updated hours.For a decade founder Gari Sugio has run a sushi restaurant that is innovative in the way it serves sushi with both cold and warm ingredients, offering more than 130 varieties. Sushi of Gari 46 focuses primarily on serving Gari’s “Signature Omakase” Sushi dinner which shows off his expertise with marinated and spiced raw and slightly cooked ingredients, in addition to a menu of traditional Japanese dishes. The sake selection, by Gari Sugio, is one of the best in town along with a limited wine selection of fine wines.Please note: Sushi Bar reservation is not available online. Please contact the restaurant directly.
A photo of Carnegie Diner & Café – 828 8th Ave, New York, NY restaurant
4.3
Awesome(767)
Price: Moderate
• American • Theater District
Booked 82 times today
We are Open ! Our Newest restaurant just Opened in the Times Square District. In the heart of our New York City.We are located in the corner of 50th street and 8th Avenue.Best New Pre - Theater menu. We are open from 7 am - 1 am.

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  • Siria
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Amazing experience. It was my first time and I had such a great time. Though busy, the ambience felt warm and inviting. It felt like being home with family. Our server Elona was a bit cold and stand offish but all others who touched the table - Kesha and Ciro were an absolute pleasure. Also a thank you to Erik. The food was delicious and plentiful, we had the seafood and squid ink pasta, the calamari. Also the Italian cheesecake and tiramisu were to die for. Would return.
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    Tony's Di Napoli - MidtownPrice: Expensive• Italian• Theater District
    4.8
  • jeanine
    New York City •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    What can I say…Carmine’s never disappoints. It’s just one of my all time favorites in NYC. Food and service and cocktails were fantastic!
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    Carmine's - 44th Street - NYCPrice: Moderate• Italian• Theater District
    4.7
  • DeeVIP
    Philadelphia County •9 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Really enjoyed the cheeseburger egg rolls, sloppy joe empanadas, avocado toast and pizza. Great service from the moment we arrived until we left. The manager was very accommodating.
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    The ElginPrice: Moderate• American• Theater District
    4.5
  • George
    Philadelphia County •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We love Kellari Taverna. We always eat here when we come to New York. The food is delicious and they are always aware of your plans so that you can get to the theater on time. The service was excellent, and the ambiance is wonderful. If you have not tried it as yet, you must.
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    Kellari TavernaPrice: Expensive• Greek• Theater District
    4.6
  • Terry
    Jackson Hole / Wyoming •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    The dinner was absolutely delicious, and not the usual restaurant fare. The warm rolls and butter and oil started us off beautifully. We were thrilled with the recommendation for the skate. It was cooked so perfectly with lentils and spinach. I had never had this before, but I will definitely be going back to Marseille to have it again. Additionally, the bouillabaisse was outstanding!
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    MarseillePrice: Moderate• French• Theater District
    4.6
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