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Trattoria Italiana. Creative Italian in the heart of the Theater Dist.
  • Homemade Pastas, Meat, Seafood
  • Finest Wine Selection
  • Cozy and Intimate Setting

Cara Mia Restaurant is located in the heart of the Theater District, just a few steps away from Times Square. Since 1997, Cara Mia has offered its customers delicious and creative Italian cuisine, specializing in homemade pastas, as well as a variety of meats and seafood. Cara Mia also features a magical combination of excellent Italian cuisine and the finest wine selection. The finest pasta, seafood and meats are served up by the most talented waiters anywhere. Cara Mia, a 75-seat restaurant located in the heart of the Theater District off the corner of Restaurant Row, is set in a cozy and brick walled ambiance and is decorated with stills from Italian Holiday and photographs of Italian celebrities.

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4 Star Rating - Very good 1 review – Review Cara Mia

(212) 262-6767

654 Ninth Ave (btw 45th & 46th)
New York, NY 10036

Editorial Description by Citysearch
Italian restaurant in Theater District serves variety of pasta, meat and seafood dishes. Also wine list, prix-fixe menu, desserts.
Rated 8.9 out of 10 by Citysearch.

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Sensational Italian  4 Star Rating - Very good

Great italian food on 9th Avenue. My favorite dish there is spinach pasta with pan seared tuna. Everything was done just right. Great wine list, perfect for a quiet date dinner.

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Great Dining Experience 5 Star Rating - World class

We had a fantastic meal with excellent service. One draw back is that it only has a Beer and Wine license but It MORE then makes up for that in its delicious food, presentation and service. You cant find a better restaurant in the city for this price. There were 4 of us and we all had a glass of wine, appetizer, main dish and dessert and our cost was $55.00 each including tip. If you dont believe me try it for yourself and youll be pleasantly surprised. Highly recommended and I will go back.

Pros: Great Food and Service
Cons: Beer & Wine License only (but don't let that stop you from going)
Posted 10/06/08 at 9:25am

Quaint and lovely 4 Star Rating - Very good

Simple but elegant. I love this place. Walking distance from our hotel in times square, so adorable. Friendly service, decent prices and a great overall feeling. We made reservations, which may be recommended, its small and may be packed on the weekends.

Pros: Ambience, quaint feeling
Cons: not good for severe clausterphobs.
Posted 05/31/08 at 11:08pm

Good food and good price 4 Star Rating - Very good

This little restaurant was really nice. We had some bread and focaccia with olive oil and 2 mini brushetta as we were waiting. My husband took the mozzarella & tomato salad and the mozzarella was really really good. I had the spaghetti zuchini with mint and my husband the penne puttanesca and both were excellent. I would recommand this restaurant. Very good price too.

Posted 03/12/08 at 3:24pm

Not what it is made up to be. 3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

This restaurant is not bad, but not great either. The service was pretty average and so was the food. While it is reasonably priced for HK, it's not exactly cheap.

Pros: Ambiance
Cons: Small
Posted 09/30/07 at 8:34am

Great pre-dinner eatery!!! 5 Star Rating - World class

I was referred to this place by my former boss in 2000 as a pre-theater eatery. Every time I have returned I have had a lovely time. It's quick and fast... with generous portions. Not a place I would recommend for a romantic meal on theater nights, as the room is bustling and the energy is high... and the table turnover is quick... but it's small and cozy enough for a nice quiet dinner after 8... or on a monday evening.
The seafood medley dish is extraordinary... big pasta bowl filled with all the joys of the sea... wine was good. I always opt to go here for before theater if I know I have a short timeframe and want a quick, decent-sized meal.

Pros: Quick and easy for theater-goers, great portion sizes
Posted 03/27/07 at 7:19am