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Havana Central Times Square, New York, NY

Havana Central Times Square

4.4
4.4
8316 Reviews
$30 and under
Cuban

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri, Sun 11:30 am–10:30 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 B,D,F,V trains at 47-50th St's 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 8,316 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Havana Central Times Square offers a lively Cuban dining experience with "delicious food," authentic flavors, and an inviting atmosphere. Guests appreciate "excellent service," "great drinks," and the vibrant ambiance, perfect for pre-theater dining. Although some reviews mention noise, the restaurant remains a favorite for its "tasty" dishes and efficient reservations.

8,316 Reviews
  1. Natasha

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been there several times, and I'm never disappointed.
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you!

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  2. Josephine

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and portions are big. Great to order a Few plates and share with the group. Would definitely recommend.
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you, Josephine! We are glad you enjoyed our portions. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!

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  3. Mary

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, generous serving sizes, and served promptly. White Sangria was disappointing, but Margaritas were great. Service was attentive, even though dining room was almost completely filled. Our only complaint was the live Cuban band music. It helped to create a festive atmosphere, but it was so loud, it was very difficult to carry on a conversation.
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 1 day ago
    Mary, thank you for joining us! We're so glad you enjoyed your portions and our hospitality! We appreciate your feedback on our band. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!

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  4. RickC

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Havana Central was soooo good and right in the theater district. We were visiting for a few days and wanted a place that wasn’t too touristy. The food and service was excellent! All four of us loved our dinners. The happy hour drink deals were great. The menu pricing was perfect - not high at all. Highly recommend!
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 1 day ago
    Rick, we're so glad you and your party enjoyed their experience at Havana Central! We're also happy you were able to enjoy our happy hour-cheers!

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  5. Linda

    VIP

    New York City

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent choice for before or after theater. Really friendly service and thought the mojito and dinner dish I had was delicious. Definitely recommend
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 1 day ago
    Linda, we're so glad you were able to join us alongside enjoying the theater! We are thrilled to hear your enthusiasm about our service and meal! We hope to see you again soon.

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  6. Monica

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, enjoyed live music. Our waiter never checked on us and we waited about 30 minutes for our bill
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded on January 13, 2025
    Monica, we're so happy to hear you enjoyed your meal and our live band. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  7. GEORGE

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the service and the food. Wish there was more done for my birthday.
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded on January 13, 2025
    George, we're so happy to hear you enjoyed our hospitality and menu. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!

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  8. Roz

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, good service, reasonably priced but very crowded and loud in the main dining area. We were seated in a small area off of the entrance, and it was quiet enough to have conversations. I really appreciated that!
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded on January 13, 2025
    Roz, we're so glad we were able to accommodate your seating preference! We're also thrilled to hear you enjoyed your meal and our hospitality! We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  9. Meghla

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was a gem, I wish I got his name! There were two huge parties (15+) each, and we had a broadway show to catch in an hour. We were definitely feeling the pressure but the waiter had our appetizers and entrees out super timely and we were out within an hour. Service 10/10 The food was next level. My husband said it's the best restaurant food he's had in a while. I got the Ropa Vieja, friends got the Garlic Shrimp, and Churrasco, Husband got the crispy fried Steak. We all ordered well and shared! Portions are huge and all come with rice and beans (get maduros on the side, you won't regret it) We'll be back soon Havana Central. Amazing food, atmosphere, prices, and service 🤲🏽🔥
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded on January 13, 2025
    Meghla, we are so thrilled to hear that your party was able to join us pre-theater! We are so glad our team was able to accommodate you group within the hour. We loved hearing how much you loved your meal. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  10. sara

    VIP

    Washington DC

    161 reviews

    3.0

    161 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We stood in front of the hostess stand for a good minute and a half before being acknowledged by either woman working there. Not a good start. When we were seated, there was no "have a nice meal" or any kind of smile. The sandwich and rice and beans and the flan were all good, but when more water was requested of a waiter, he tried to ignore us (I guess we weren't his table) and then very grudgingly came over. Overall, not a very welcoming atmosphere.
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded on January 13, 2025
    Sara, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate this feedback and we are sorry to hear about this. We do apologize and we hope you can give us another chance soon to wow you.

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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 4.4 stars by 8316 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 PM
Booked 45 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
  • Neighborhood
    Theater District
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri, Sun 11:30 am–10:30 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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