DaMarino NYC
Midtown-Times Square, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
Book with PearlThe Read
Dress
Business Casual
Why go
DaMarino NYC is a practical Times Square pick when location and timing matter more than a destination-level dining brief. It is easier to justify for a pre- or post-theater meal than for a special occasion built around chef, menu, or awards credentials.
About DaMarino NYC
DaMarino NYC is a New York City venue to consider when the priority is planning around clear basics. Use the listed hours and dress code to plan, and check the venue directly for menu, pricing, and reservation details before building the night around it.
Use it for a New York City visit with clear timing basics
DaMarino NYC has broad listed hours: Monday from 4 PM to 12 AM, and Tuesday through Sunday from 12 PM to 12 AM. That makes it easier to plan around an evening schedule than a venue with narrower posted hours, though specific availability should still be checked directly with the venue.
The dress code is business casual. When cuisine, chef, menu format, price range, awards, or specific dishes matter, check directly before making it the centerpiece of the night. If you are comparing options in New York City, consider DaMarino NYC alongside Palm, The, Empire Steak House Times Square, See No Evil Pizza, La Masseria, or Serafina Times Square depending on what best fits your plans.
Plan around the basics, not assumptions about the room
Do not plan around a specific seating format, service style, menu structure, or signature dish unless you have checked it directly with DaMarino NYC. The core planning details are the New York City location, the posted hours, and the business-casual dress code.
For broader planning, use Our full New York City restaurants guide to compare other options. Travelers building a full itinerary can also check Our full New York City hotels guide and Our full New York City bars guide. The verdict: choose DaMarino NYC when its hours and business-casual dress code fit your New York City plans, and compare other venues when cuisine, format, or occasion value is the deciding factor.
Planning details
- Location
- 220 W 49th St APT 222, New York, NY 10019
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- damarinonyc.com
- Phone
- +12125416601
The take
The Take
The Vibe
DaMarino sits squarely in the Theater District’s swift, occasion-focused rhythm, balancing an intimate dining room with the energy of a Midtown crowd. The piece positions the restaurant as a classic Italian reference point that reads as polished and purpose-driven: it understands curtain times and hotel traffic and tailors the service tempo accordingly. Rather than lingering, meals here are calibrated to fit into a larger itinerary, which gives the dining experience a quietly efficient sophistication. The restaurant feels warm and composed—well suited to guests who want flavorful, familiar Italian cooking delivered with timing and tact.
Best For
This is a go-to for pre-theater dinners and date nights, and it also works well for celebratory evenings when timing matters. The write-up emphasizes the neighborhood’s transient audience—hotel guests, theatergoers and business diners—so the restaurant is a practical choice for visitors coordinating meals with curtain times or meetings. Lunch is likewise relevant, given the mention of corporate schedules. In short, book it for evening plans tied to Broadway, for polished date-night service, or for business meals where punctuality and a dependable Italian menu matter.
Ordering Tips
Given the restaurant’s Theater District location and the copy’s focus on timing, tell your server if you need to be out by a specific curtain time; the staff is accustomed to coordinating pace. Lean on signature classics: lasagna, chicken marsala, branzino and gnocchi are noted specialties and convey the kitchen’s Italian reference point. For pre-show meals, choose dishes that travel and plate promptly—pasta or the chicken marsala are reliable picks. If you’re dining without a hard time constraint, the branzino and larger shared plates let you savor a more leisurely experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, nostalgic Italian villa atmosphere with theatrical energy from live piano, friendly staff, and celebrity photo decor.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Lasagna
- Chicken Marsala
- Branzino
- Gnocchi
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 220 W 49th St APT 222, New York, NY 10019
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Serafina Times Square, Notable alternative
- Palm, The, Steakhouse, Steakhouse
- Empire Steak House Times Square, Notable alternative
- La Masseria, Notable alternative
- See No Evil Pizza, Pizza, $$
Restaurant context
How DaMarino NYC compares in Times Square
DaMarino NYC is the convenience play: central, easy to fit around theater timing, and less clearly positioned by cuisine or price than its nearby peers. Serafina Times Square is the safer pick when the group wants a more recognizable casual Italian-style format near the same tourist corridor, while La Masseria is the better cross-shop if the meal needs to feel more planned.
For a heavier occasion meal, Palm, The and Empire Steak House Times Square give clearer expectations because steakhouse dining is easier to budget and frame for groups. Choose those when the table wants a celebratory format; choose DaMarino NYC when the schedule is the main constraint.
See No Evil Pizza is the value-minded alternative, especially for a quicker, lower-commitment meal. If booking difficulty is the concern, DaMarino NYC reads as the easier fallback; if quality certainty is the concern, pick the peer with the clearer category fit.
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Compare DaMarino NYC
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DaMarino NYC | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Serafina Times Square | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Palm, The | New York City | Steakhouse | , | 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4502025 OpenTable Top 100 Restaurants2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4692023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
| Empire Steak House Times Square | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| La Masseria | New York City | , | , | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| See No Evil Pizza | New York City | Pizza | $$ | 2025 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book DaMarino NYC?
For booking timing, check DaMarino NYC directly for current reservation availability. The listed hours are Monday from 4 PM to 12 AM, and Tuesday through Sunday from 12 PM to 12 AM.
Is lunch or dinner better at DaMarino NYC?
DaMarino NYC lists hours from 12 PM to 12 AM Tuesday through Sunday, and 4 PM to 12 AM on Monday. Choose the time that best fits your New York City plans, and check current service details directly with the venue.
What should a first-timer know about DaMarino NYC?
Go in with the basics: DaMarino NYC is in New York City, lists hours until 12 AM every day, and has a business-casual dress code. For cuisine, pricing, menu format, and signature dishes, check directly before you go.
Is DaMarino NYC good for a special occasion?
It can work if the hours and business-casual dress code fit the occasion. If you want to compare several New York City options, you may also look at Palm, The, Empire Steak House Times Square, La Masseria, Serafina Times Square, or See No Evil Pizza.
What are alternatives to DaMarino NYC in New York City?
Other New York City options to compare include Serafina Times Square, Palm, The, Empire Steak House Times Square, La Masseria, and See No Evil Pizza. DaMarino NYC makes the most sense when its hours and business-casual dress code fit your plans.
