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Havana Central Times Square, New York, NY

Havana Central Times Square

4.3
4.3
8265 Reviews
$30 and under
Cuban

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 49 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Havana Central Times Square is the best Cuban restaurant and rum bar in New York City. We serve an assortment of delicious Cuban food for dine-in, takeout, and delivery. Every week, immerse yourself in our live Latin music on Thursdays from 6pm-9pm, Fridays from 7pm-10pm, and Sundays from 5pm-8pm. Havana Central is not just about great food; we also offer Happy Hour Specials, off-site catering, and host special events to cater to all your needs.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Fri, Sun 11:30 am–10:30 pm Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 398-7440
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Havana Central brings authentic Latin cuisine to your home and office. Featuring Boxed Lunches, Family Bundles & Party Platters, plus a full menu of classic Cuban cuisine. Our experienced staff can accommodate all of your catering needs from drop off luncheons to full service banquets. Pharmaceutical Lunches available too.
  • Private party facilities
    Available to host parties of 10-250 guests. Our private mezzanine is perfect for cocktail parties, presentations, seated receptions & holiday events. Both our Glass Room & VIP Area are also ideal for groups up to 25. We can also bring a taste of Cuba to you with our off-site catering program!
  • Private party contact
    Elaine Peralta: (212) 398-7447
  • Neighbourhood
    Theater District
  • Cross Street
    Between 6th & 7th
  • Parking details
    Street Parking & Public pay lots in the area:<br />145 West 47th Street between 6th and 7th Ave<br />25 W 48th St, between 5th and 6th Ave<br />148 W 48th St, between 6th and 7th Ave
  • Public transit
    N,R,W trains at 49th St <br />B,D,F,V trains at 47-50th St's <br />N,Q,R,S,W,1,2,3,7 trains at Time Square
  • Entertainment
    Live Latin music 5 nights a week.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 8,265 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Havana Central Times Square offers a vibrant Cuban dining experience with authentic and flavorful dishes. The "food is always delicious," especially the Ropa Vieja and empanadas, complemented by impressive cocktails like the Mojito. While the service can be inconsistent, "our waiter was the bomb," ensuring a lively atmosphere. Despite occasional noise, it's a "must-visit" spot for pre-theater meals in the heart of Times Square.

8,265 Reviews
  1. Diana Vita

    New York City

    141 reviews

    4.0

    141 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Ramon, our waiter, never rushed us and checked to c if we needed anything while my friend and I chatted. My mango glazed salmon was delicious and perfectly cooked. And, Ramon and the other servers did a great Happy Birthday song, as well. It was a very enjoyable lunch, complete with music. Thank u.

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  2. Jeff

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Closed way too early. We got there at 9:45 pm and the kitchen closed at 10:30. we weren’t offered dessert. We had to ask and take it to go

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  3. Donna

    Atlantic City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was very good waitress was excellent but seemed you were short staffed
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you, Donna!

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  4. Maria

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made reservations last minute before our matinee show of Sunset Blvd. Havana Central didn’t disappoint. The drinks were on par and the food was delicious. The restaurant filled up quickly after we arrived but we didn’t have a long wait for our orders. Our waitress never came back to our table after our orders arrived but the rest of the staff was excellent. We were finished in time for us to get to our show. I read other reviews about the long wait for food and food temps were cold. This was not the case in our situation. We will definitely come back!
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 1 day ago
    Maria, thank you for joining us before your broadway show! We're glad you were able to experience the best of Havana Central. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  5. Kasey

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great dinner and service! Has a great vibe, especially when the live music is playing!
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you, Kasey! We are glad you were able to experience our live music

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  6. Michael

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were excellent. Even though we were blocks from Times Square, it definitely felt more like a local place.
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 1 day ago
    Michael, thank you for joining us! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed out atmosphere and menu. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  7. Janine

    New York City

    38 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Our party of 4 arrived slightly early, but we were seated right away. A server gave us menus and water. After a while our order was taken. We waited over 30 minutes for the food, even after seeing others seated after us being served. Two of the orders were cold. The server called over the manager who was very apologetic. He took the cold food and promptly replaced it with hot. (Why did the 1st order take so long??) When we got the bill, both orders were comped. KUDOS to the management!! We will DEFINITELY come back.
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 1 day ago
    Janine, thank you for choosing Havana Central! We apologize for the mishap with your meal but we're glad to hear our management took care of you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  8. ritamarie

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always delicious. Love the live music. The service is always wonderful.
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded on November 18, 2024
    Thank you so much! We are so glad you enjoyed out food, music and service!

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  9. Tameeka

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time. Service was fast our server Edwin was kind. Our food was really good and our drinks were great. There is a photographer there who will take your photo which is nice for memories. We were there on a Sunday at 4:30p, at around 5p a band came to play it was so nice, music was great addition.
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded on November 18, 2024
    Tameeka, we are so glad you enjoyed your visit! We take pride in our vibrant, energetic atmosphere and we're glad you enjoyed every minute of it! See you soon!

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  10. Susan

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Havana is a great place to meet up with friends - to have a good laugh, and great drinks and food!
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded on November 18, 2024
    Susan, thank you for choosing us as your meet up spot- we are glad you and your friends enjoy our lively atmosphere and menu!

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FAQs

Havana Central Times Square offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Havana Central Times Square also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 398-7440.

Havana Central Times Square is rated 4.3 stars by 8265 OpenTable diners.

Havana Central Times Square does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 49 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Havana Central Times Square

151 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between 6th & 7th
  • Neighbourhood
    Theater District
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Fri, Sun 11:30 am–10:30 pm Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–11:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking & Public pay lots in the area:<br />145 West 47th Street between 6th and 7th Ave<br />25 W 48th St, between 5th and 6th Ave<br />148 W 48th St, between 6th and 7th Ave
  • Public transit
    N,R,W trains at 49th St B,D,F,V trains at 47-50th St's N,Q,R,S,W,1,2,3,7 trains at Time Square
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live Latin music 5 nights a week.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 398-7440
  • Catering
    Havana Central brings authentic Latin cuisine to your home and office. Featuring Boxed Lunches, Family Bundles &amp; Party Platters, plus a full menu of classic Cuban cuisine. Our experienced staff can accommodate all of your catering needs from drop off luncheons to full service banquets. Pharmaceutical Lunches available too.
  • Private party facilities
    Available to host parties of 10-250 guests. Our private mezzanine is perfect for cocktail parties, presentations, seated receptions & holiday events. Both our Glass Room & VIP Area are also ideal for groups up to 25. We can also bring a taste of Cuba to you with our off-site catering program!
  • Private party contact
    Elaine Peralta: (212) 398-7447
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