An OK place to eat in midtown. The cuisine isn't very imaginative. Some things were good. The empanadas were good. The grilled chicken was underdone and translucent. My wife felt a bit queasy for the rest of the evening and she only ate a couple. The black beans were great. My Cuban sandwich was dry and i only ate half. The servers were very attentive
Mary
We were stuck in traffic, and I changed my reservation from 5:15 to the next available at 6:15. I knew we would be cutting it close for our 7:30 show time, but I knew we would never make 5:15. We arrived at the restaurant at 5:45, and I asked if we could be seated early. We were told no. OK, went to the bar for a drink. At 6:10, I went back, and we were brought to a table. My husband commented that he had noticed that table, and that it had been empty the entire time we were at the bar. We wound up having to rush through our meal and skip dessert (we had ordered the price fixe menu). I know that busy restaurants have to have policies in place, but we really would've appreciated the courtesy since there clearly was an available table.
Tiffany
Reservation was at 6:15, table ready and sat at 6:22. Did not have a waitress come to our table until 6:54. We ordered food along with our check because we had a show to see. We were ensured we would be able to make it in time for our show. 7:26 our food was still not out, mind you we had only ordered appetizers. Three other tables surrounding us had also got up and left as well.
Omer
The service was slow and inconsistent but the quality of the food was good but a bit over priced in my opinion.
Dmitry
The food was really good! Everything else - meh. Despite me making a reservation and confirming it prior to arriving there we still had to wait for the table to be prepared. Because of this delay, we had limited time, and I asked our server to expedite our order, which did not happen. The band was way too loud, even though we were sitting in the opposite corner of the dining hall we could still hardly hear each other. Maybe on a less busy night (we were there on a Sunday) these issues would not happen. But then again, how a place handles customers on a busy night really tells the story.
Erica
Just a 5-minute walk from Times Square, this Cuban restaurant is a gem. I've dined here twice now, most recently in 2023, and the food is simply spectacular. I had the pernil with white rice, black beans, and a side of sweet plantains, all of which were absolutely delicious. I also want to highlight the wonderful service and kindness of our waiter, Jaime. The atmosphere is cozy, and once again, the food, drinks, and service are excellent.
Brittany
I was called immediately when our reservation time was past their last seating. Due to being in a show, I missed the call however I was able to be seated upon walking in. My waiter was great as well.
Celeste
Some may consider this a tourist trap, but it's a must visit every time i'm in NYC which is pretty frequent. The food and drinks are fantastic every time. We had the pre-theatre menu which is an amazing deal. The service was fast and great!
Oj
Great vibe, reminded me of lLittle Havana a bit. Food was on point, will return. Right off Time Square, good value, good live music
Danay
Lo mejor!!! Mejor atención imposible!!! Sazón de la comida Cubana!! Exactamente!! Todo exquisito!!! Lo recomiendo 💯💯💯💯💯💯❤️
Had a great meal before Beuna Vista Social Club. The service was very good, and the food did not disappoint. The empanadas and the Cuban sandwiches were excellent.
Natasha
I love Havanna. The food is always good. The drinks are always good. I haven't been disappointed yet. I highly recommend Havanna Central.
Edna
I was disappointed to be seated upstairs, but more disappointed to see that the upstairs needs to be upgraded. For such a busy area, I imagine Havana gets lots of customers. They need to make the place look better. It could use some updating.
DONNA
We couldn't have wanted a better experience. Waitstaff was friendly and kind. Food was delicious and served hot! The perfect ending of our Cuban experience after seeing Buena Vista Social Club!!
Carolyn
I found this restaurant several visits ago and have returned every time I visited New York since! The food is delicious! The staff does a terrific job! For this trip without it was a great intro before we went to see Buena Vista Social Club. Our Cuban in the evening was wonderful!
An OK place to eat in midtown. The cuisine isn't very imaginative. Some things were good. The empanadas were good. The grilled chicken was underdone and translucent. My wife felt a bit queasy for the rest of the evening and she only ate a couple. The black beans were great. My Cuban sandwich was dry and i only ate half. The servers were very attentive
We were stuck in traffic, and I changed my reservation from 5:15 to the next available at 6:15. I knew we would be cutting it close for our 7:30 show time, but I knew we would never make 5:15. We arrived at the restaurant at 5:45, and I asked if we could be seated early. We were told no. OK, went to the bar for a drink. At 6:10, I went back, and we were brought to a table. My husband commented that he had noticed that table, and that it had been empty the entire time we were at the bar. We wound up having to rush through our meal and skip dessert (we had ordered the price fixe menu). I know that busy restaurants have to have policies in place, but we really would've appreciated the courtesy since there clearly was an available table.
Reservation was at 6:15, table ready and sat at 6:22. Did not have a waitress come to our table until 6:54. We ordered food along with our check because we had a show to see. We were ensured we would be able to make it in time for our show. 7:26 our food was still not out, mind you we had only ordered appetizers. Three other tables surrounding us had also got up and left as well.
The service was slow and inconsistent but the quality of the food was good but a bit over priced in my opinion.
The food was really good! Everything else - meh. Despite me making a reservation and confirming it prior to arriving there we still had to wait for the table to be prepared. Because of this delay, we had limited time, and I asked our server to expedite our order, which did not happen. The band was way too loud, even though we were sitting in the opposite corner of the dining hall we could still hardly hear each other. Maybe on a less busy night (we were there on a Sunday) these issues would not happen. But then again, how a place handles customers on a busy night really tells the story.
Just a 5-minute walk from Times Square, this Cuban restaurant is a gem. I've dined here twice now, most recently in 2023, and the food is simply spectacular. I had the pernil with white rice, black beans, and a side of sweet plantains, all of which were absolutely delicious. I also want to highlight the wonderful service and kindness of our waiter, Jaime. The atmosphere is cozy, and once again, the food, drinks, and service are excellent.
I was called immediately when our reservation time was past their last seating. Due to being in a show, I missed the call however I was able to be seated upon walking in. My waiter was great as well.
Some may consider this a tourist trap, but it's a must visit every time i'm in NYC which is pretty frequent. The food and drinks are fantastic every time. We had the pre-theatre menu which is an amazing deal. The service was fast and great!
Great vibe, reminded me of lLittle Havana a bit. Food was on point, will return. Right off Time Square, good value, good live music
Lo mejor!!! Mejor atención imposible!!! Sazón de la comida Cubana!! Exactamente!! Todo exquisito!!! Lo recomiendo 💯💯💯💯💯💯❤️
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Had a great meal before Beuna Vista Social Club. The service was very good, and the food did not disappoint. The empanadas and the Cuban sandwiches were excellent.
I love Havanna. The food is always good. The drinks are always good. I haven't been disappointed yet. I highly recommend Havanna Central.
I was disappointed to be seated upstairs, but more disappointed to see that the upstairs needs to be upgraded. For such a busy area, I imagine Havana gets lots of customers. They need to make the place look better. It could use some updating.
We couldn't have wanted a better experience. Waitstaff was friendly and kind. Food was delicious and served hot! The perfect ending of our Cuban experience after seeing Buena Vista Social Club!!
I found this restaurant several visits ago and have returned every time I visited New York since! The food is delicious! The staff does a terrific job! For this trip without it was a great intro before we went to see Buena Vista Social Club. Our Cuban in the evening was wonderful!
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