Best Family Friendly Favorites Italian Restaurants in Midtown-Times Square
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Carmine’s
Massive family-style portions that make every meal feel like an Italian wedding
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Carmine’s
8.4
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Legendary family-style Southern Italian since 1990, serving wedding feast-sized portions under candelabra chandeliers. With over 32,000 OpenTable reviews and consistent 4.6 stars, this 500-seat institution has proven staying power for groups seeking shareable classics.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Parmigiana, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Rigatoni alla Vodka
What makes it special: Massive family-style portions that make every meal feel like an Italian wedding
8.1
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Hidden Gems Heaven
Quick Bites Champions
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Family-run Theater District staple since 1991 with homemade pastas and sauces made fresh daily. Nearly 3,000 Yelp reviews attest to consistent quality at reasonable prices, making it a neighborhood favorite for pre-show dining.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spaghetti alla Carbonara, Rigatoni alla Trecolori, Homemade Tiramisu
What makes it special: Family-owned 30+ years with everything made fresh in-house daily
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Birthday & Celebration Central
Comfort Food Classics
Southern Neapolitan family-style dining with old-school Italian American ambiance featuring chandeliers and checkered tablecloths. Over 20 years of serving gargantuan portions of chicken parm and spaghetti with meatballs has earned a loyal following.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Parmigiana, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Veal Francese
What makes it special: Theatrical family-style service with enormous portions meant for sharing
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The country's largest pizzeria occupies a stunning 19th-century church with original stained glass windows, serving thin-crust brick oven pizza since 1997. Seating 400 in the soaring nave makes it ideal for groups before Broadway shows.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Cheese Pizza, Sausage and Peppers Pizza, Garlic Knots
What makes it special: Pizzeria in a converted church with stunning stained glass architecture