Carmine's - Times Square vs Lindens
A decision guide to help you choose between two of New York's top restaurants.
Best choice overall
Lindens
★ 4.9 · Bar · $$ - $$$ · 2 Renwick St, New York City, NY 10013
Side by side comparison
Category
Carmine's - Times Square
Lindens
Rating
★ 4.4
★ 4.9
Price
$$ - $$$
$$ - $$$
Cuisine
Italian
Bar
Neighborhood
200 W 44th St. Times Square, New York City, NY 10036
2 Renwick St, New York City, NY 10013
Winner by category
Category
Winner
Reason
Best value
Carmine's - Times Square
Lower price at $$ - $$$
Highest rated
Lindens
Rated ★ 4.9
Best for tourists
Lindens
Higher rated and widely recognised
Best for date night
Carmine's - Times Square
$$ - $$$ price point
Best for casual dining
Carmine's - Times Square
Italian at $$ - $$$
Best overall
Lindens
★ 4.9 with Bar cuisine
Choose Carmine's - Times Square if...
- ✓ You want Italian cuisine
- ✓ Your budget is $$ - $$$
- ✓ You are visiting 200 W 44th St. Times Square, New York City, NY 10036
Choose Lindens if...
- ✓ You want Bar cuisine
- ✓ Your budget is $$ - $$$
- ✓ You want the highest rated option
- ✓ You are visiting 2 Renwick St, New York City, NY 10013
The tradeoffs
Carmine's - Times Square
You gain: Italian cuisine at $$ - $$$.
You sacrifice: Bar cuisine and the higher rating of ★ 4.9.
Lindens
You gain: Bar cuisine at $$ - $$$.
You sacrifice: Italian cuisine.
Who should go where
Budget-conscious diners
→ Carmine's - Times Square ($$ - $$$)
Experience-focused diners
→ Lindens (★ 4.9)
First-time visitors to New York
→ Lindens (higher rated and well established)
Special occasions
→ Carmine's - Times Square ($$ - $$$ price point)
Final verdict
Lindens is the stronger default choice — rated ★ 4.9, serving Bar at $$ - $$$ in 2 Renwick St, New York City, NY 10013.
Unless you specifically want Italian cuisine or are dining near 200 W 44th St. Times Square, New York City, NY 10036, Lindens is the recommendation for most visitors.
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