Best Pre-Theater Restaurants in Midtown East

Great place for before show dinner! Great food, cocktails, and even better service

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Carmine's on 44th with a large party, and I must say, the service was exceptional from start to finish! The hostess made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived, and the attentive service continued throughout the evening. I spoke with the manager, who went above and beyond to accommodate our needs, ensuring we had everything we needed for a great experience. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was perfect for our gathering. I highly recommend Carmine's on 44th for its fantastic food and outstanding service!

Oh, we love this restaurant! Excellent drinks, love the atmosphere, service was wonderful and the food is always good. The waitress was great. Did not rush us at all. Took our time between drinks and starters and dinner! Whether you’re With going as a pre-theatre dinner or just a fun night out!, You can’t go wrong with this place.

Our group enjoyed the food, ambiance, and service at this restaurant. I give extra points to the staff, who were very attentive at the door, at the table, and at the bar as we ordered takeout for our colleagues who could not make the lunch meeting. Thank you!

Food was quite wonderful, surprisingly so for a venue close to theater. A little noisier than I would have liked but to be proximate to our show (7 PM curtain) made it a worthwhile trade-off. Would absolutely return, my new "go to" restaurant for theater evenings.