How is Cara Mia restaurant rated?

Name: Cara Mia
Address: 693 9th Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10036
Telephone: (212) 262-6767
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.1

Cara Mia

4.1 (2251)

$30 and under

Italian

693 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Cara Mia restaurant is a neighborhood treasure in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan. Minutes from Times Square, locals and tourists alike flock to this Italian trattoria which features delicious homemade pastas, fresh meats and seafood, as well as an extensive wine list. Cara Mia's cozy and intimate atmosphere are the perfect location for a romantic dinner.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Sunday 12pm - 4pm Dinner: Sunday - Wednesday 4pm - 11pm Thursday - Saturday 4pm - 12am
Phone number
(212) 262-6767
Website
http://www.caramiany.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Adrian Lazo
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Cara Mia can accommodate all your special event needs.

Location
693 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036
Neighborhood
Midtown
Cross street
Between 47th &48th
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
N, R, Q, 1, 2, 3, A, C, E, 7
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Wine

Prataioli Ripieni
Stuffed mushrooms, pancetta, breadcrumbs, mozzarella and red peppers
Calamari Fritti
Fra diavolo dipping sauce
Vongole Oreganata
Baked clams in a lemon, butter and white wine sauce
Carpaccio Di Manzo
Paper-thin slices of raw meat with arugula and parmigiano
Mozzarella Di Bufala
Imported mozzarella, vine-ripe tomatoes and basil
Gamberi
Grilled shrimp, avocado guacamole on a bed of scallion & corn pancake
Crocchette Di Granchio
Crab cakes served with corn, avocado, scallions, tomatoes
Calamari Arrosto
Roasted calamari with wild mushrooms

Insalate

Insalata Di Campo
Organic mixed greens, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata Cesare
Traditional style
Insalata Bianca
Fennel, endive, celery, walnuts, and pancetta
Cara Mia
Romaine, peppers, shrimp, haricot vert, scallions, tomatoes, olives, fennel, beans
Luna Rosa
Red onion, beefsteak tomatoes, crumpled gorgonzola
Insalata Di Pera
Arugula, pear, gorgonzola, honeyed-walnuts and crispy pancetta
Portobello
Grilled portobello with goat cheese, roasted peppers and arugula
Carciofini
Baby artichokes, avocado, peppers, parmigiano, tomatoes, citrus dressing

Pasta Secca

Spaghetti Margherita
Crushed San Marzano tomatoes and fresh basil
Capellini Primavera
Angel hair pasta, mixed vegetables, garlic and olive oil
Bucatini All'amatriciana
Smoked pancetta, onions, and tomato sauce
Penne Puttanesca
Tomatoes, capers, olives, and anchovies
Rigatoni Alla Siciliana
Large pasta tubes, eggplant, tomatoes, basil and mozzarella
Linguine Con Calamari Fra Diavolo
Calamari in a spicy tomato sauce
Rigatoni Pollo Pazzo
Sun-dried tomatoes and chicken in pink vodka sauce
Fusilli Del Bosco
Garlic, olive oil, broccoli, sausage, and tomatoes
Linguine Alle Vongole
Clams, white wine, garlic, and olive oil

Homemade Pasta & Risotto

Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina
Tomato, basil and ricotta salata
Cavatelli Bolognese
Homemade country meat sauce
Tagliarelli Alla Carbonara
Eggs, pancetta, onions, parmigiano
Strozzapreti
"Priest Stranglers" with slow-cooked wild boar, porcini and Chianti wine sauce
Tortellini Alla Nonna
Peas, mushrooms, pancetta and a touch of cream
Pappardelle
Portobello, porcini and shiitake mushrooms in a garlic and olive oil sauce
Risotto Agli Asparagi E Gorgonzola
Arborio rice with gorgonzola and asparagus
Risotto Ai Porcini
Arborio rice with porcini mushrooms and truffle oil
Risotto Alla Pescatore
Arborio rice with shrimp, calamari, clams, spicy tomato sauce

Secondi

Melanzane Alla Parmigiana
My mother's eggplant parmigiana with spaghetti tomato sauce
Pollo Alla Griglia
Grilled chicken breast, arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onion
Pollo Rustico
Sautéed chicken breast, sausages, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted peppers, olives
Pollo Parmigiana
Chicken cutlet, spaghetti pasta, parmesan, tomato sauce
Scaloppine Piccata
Sautéed veal loin, lemon, capers, white wine sauce
Pork Scaloppine Saltimbocca
Prosciutto, sage, sautéed spinach, white wine sauce
La Fiorentina
Sliced grilled sirloin, roasted potatoes, crispy vegetables, Chianti reduction
Stinco D' Agnello
Slow cooked lamb shank in Barbaresco red wine sauce, soft polenta

Pesce

Tilapia Alla Livornesse
Pan-seared tilapia, tomato, olives, capers
Calamari & Gamberi Piccante
Sautéed shrimp, calamari, spicy tomato sauce
Branzino Salmoriglio
Grilled fillet of striped bass, lemon, fresh herb, grilled vegetables
Salmone Alla Griglia
Grilled salmon, asparagus, peppers, shiitake, corn, potatoes
Scampi Al Limone
Large shrimp, lemon capers sauce on a bed of sautéed spinach

Contorni

Sautéed Broccoli
Patate Al Rosmarino
Sautéed Spinach Polenta
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe

What 2,251 people are saying

Cara Mia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
3.8Ambience
1.7Value

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2,251 Reviews

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Alene
New York City26 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
LOVE...I have been going to Cara Mia for over 20 years...NEVER DISAPPOINTS!
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Keeshaun VIP
New York City36 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 22, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Visited here for date night with a Pulsd voucher that included 2 entrees and a bottle of wine. When we arrived, I started immediately second guessing the decision as there was a line of about 8-10 people outside of the restaurant and it was a very cozy space inside with lots of small tables close together. I am also a close follower of restaurant health ratings and noticed the restaurant had been recently downgraded to a B (it was an A at the time I purchased the voucher just a few weeks prior). I tend to be a stickler about health ratings but ultimately decided to stay and we were quickly seated at a table (we had made reservations - not sure if this was a factor or not). The service was excellent - prompt and efficient without feeling rushed, and our server was friendly. The food was also very good - I had a simple pasta dish with an excellent sauce and my date had the lamb which was very tender although fatty in parts. The wine we were served was solid - we both enjoyed it. While the space is quite cozy the ladies seated next to us were very kind and we joked about "dining together" rather than it being a source of tension. Now that I know what to expect, I would certainly return if Cara Mia can overcome their recent health rating downgrade as we had a positive experience and it was an excellent value.
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MargotC
New York City4 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 20, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
the food was very good, service attentive. the portions were on the smaller side for the price(in my opinion). the only negative is that an 18%gratuity was automatically added to the check(we were a party of 2). thankfully i noticed it when signing my credit card receipt so i did not add an additional tip, though the standard tip line was included at the bottom of the check. i recommend it based on the quality of the food, but i warn diners to check the check at the end of the meal. the tip is included in the total so do not(unless you want to) add additional gratuity.
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WillE
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. We enjoyed it very much and will go back again.
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis - St. Paul2 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 17, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was amazing. Price comparable to other restaurants in the area. Experience deflated when they brought our tab and told us cash only as the credit card machine was not working. They did not tell us this until it was time to pay, and all of the other tables around us were using their credit cards to pay. They would not accept a check and no cash machines in the area. They insisted we pay cash despite us not having enough to cover the bill. Shortly before we were finished with our meal we told them our hotel recommended we eat here, so we are not sure if they “played” us as tourists to try to avoid the fee for running a credit card? After we insisted they try to run our credit card since we had no cash and all of the other tables were paying with credit cards, somehow it miraculously worked. Despite how good the food was, this spoiled the evening and with as many good restaurants as there are in Manhattan, we will not be back.
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JhonF
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely experience. Intimate atmoshpere.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City5 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
After receiving numerous reminders about our reservation, including one received 20 minutes before the 12:15 p.m. reservation, we were surprised to find that our reservation had been cancelled by the restaurant so that they could accommodate a brunch. No tables were available until 3:15. Cara Mia claimed that they had told OpenTable to cancel the reservation. Everybody knew about the cancelled reservation except me. And the other four guests who were suddenly left to find a place to eat. Thanks for nothing Cara Mia. Thanks for nothing OpenTable.
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jtisles
New York City14 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Unfortunately don't get to visit Cara Mia very often as we don't live very close. Always a wonderful experience, great food and service. Meals always fresh and hot. Recommend reservations as it can get crowded.
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KelvinD VIP
Atlanta15 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 10, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cara Mia is a must each time we go to NY. Everyone should make it a regular go-to place. You will not be disappointed.
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AnnC
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 8, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I went with 2 friends after a Broadway show. I ordered one of the specials, spinach fettuccine with shrimp with pesto sauce. The pasta was swimming in pesto sauce. Too much sauce that had no taste. After eating our entree, the waiter gave us check. When we asked about coffe and dessert, he said”we don’t have coffee”. We asked someone else and was told coffee machine was not working. We went somewhere else for coffee. I would not go back to this restaurant.
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693 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

Cross street
Between 47th &48th
Neighborhood
Midtown
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Sunday 12pm - 4pm Dinner: Sunday - Wednesday 4pm - 11pm Thursday - Saturday 4pm - 12am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
N, R, Q, 1, 2, 3, A, C, E, 7
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Adrian Lazo
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Wine

Website
http://www.caramiany.com/
Phone number
(212) 262-6767
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Cara Mia can accommodate all your special event needs.

Cara Mia

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Antipasti

Prataioli Ripieni

Calamari Fritti

Vongole Oreganata

Carpaccio Di Manzo

Mozzarella Di Bufala

Gamberi

Crocchette Di Granchio

Calamari Arrosto

Insalate

Insalata Di Campo

Insalata Cesare

Insalata Bianca

Cara Mia

Luna Rosa

Insalata Di Pera

Portobello

Carciofini

Pasta Secca

Spaghetti Margherita

Capellini Primavera

Bucatini All'amatriciana

Penne Puttanesca

Rigatoni Alla Siciliana

Linguine Con Calamari Fra Diavolo

Rigatoni Pollo Pazzo

Fusilli Del Bosco

Linguine Alle Vongole

Homemade Pasta & Risotto

Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina

Cavatelli Bolognese

Tagliarelli Alla Carbonara

Strozzapreti

Tortellini Alla Nonna

Pappardelle

Risotto Agli Asparagi E Gorgonzola

Risotto Ai Porcini

Risotto Alla Pescatore

Secondi

Melanzane Alla Parmigiana

Pollo Alla Griglia

Pollo Rustico

Pollo Parmigiana

Scaloppine Piccata

Pork Scaloppine Saltimbocca

La Fiorentina

Stinco D' Agnello

Pesce

Tilapia Alla Livornesse

Calamari & Gamberi Piccante

Branzino Salmoriglio

Salmone Alla Griglia

Scampi Al Limone

Contorni

Sautéed Broccoli

Patate Al Rosmarino

Sautéed Spinach Polenta

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe

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