Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 7254 reviews

What Elle Z likes about Carmine's:
I met my friend for a light lunch before they close tomorrow for renovation.She got the Carne asada, and loved it. The meat was like the side of a cow, there was so much. Huge plate of food. I got the Rosebud gluten-free Fish Salad.Calamari, octopus, shrimp, scungilli, Italian vinegar, peppers, celery, garlic, lemon vinaigrette for $26.75. Well worth it, IMHO. One gigantic shrimp sat on top. Beautifully presented and... View all feedback. What Dan Reamer doesn't like about Carmine's:
Overall this place was average for downtown Chicago. The food was decent with good portion sizes. The layout of the restaurant is really weird as big as it is. The service was definitely subpar. We didn’t order drinks and we certainly paid the price. I hate when servers do this.Vegetarian options: YesParking: Valet is the best option View all feedback.

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Menulist
4.4 ★ from 33 reviews
Frederik
16.03.2022 - 15:20

From the greeting through our entire service we were treated wonderfully. Food was tasty and enormous portions. There was a little confusion on wine selection s...

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Vernie
16.03.2022 - 15:20

We had a great dinner on Saturday evening. The veal, lamb chops, shrimp cocktail and pasta dishes were outstanding. The service was spot on. Carmine’s is a mu...

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Marquis
16.03.2022 - 15:20

Service wasn’t great and menu online wasn’t the same when we got there .

Anna
16.03.2022 - 15:20

Carmine’s is always extraordinary- very large menu, quality and the service is exceptional. I highly recommend Carmine’s for authentic Italian cusine.

Eufemia
16.03.2022 - 15:20

One of my favorite places to eat in Chicago. Love the eggplant stack!

Carmine's in downtown Chicago offers a mix of average but decent food with good portion sizes, highlighted by the delicious stuffed mushrooms. There were some complaints about subpar service and odd ambiance, but overall, the staff was described as attentive and friendly. The restaurant may benefit from a renovation, but customers seem to keep coming back for the great food, especially the chicken parm and rib eye steak. Vegetarian options are available, and valet parking is recommended. Despite some mixed reviews, Carmine's appears to be a popular choice for those seeking a classic Chicago dining experience.

Top-rated
5.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Deondre
31.05.2023 - 10:43

The first visit to a business meeting. My wife and I had the meatball, Italian sausage and Lb and it was great! The bread was also hot and fresh. Coming from Ho...

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Ian
31.05.2023 - 10:43

We had the sausage peppers, Calamari and Veggies plated and all were amazing. Chicken stable was HUGE. Spaghetti meatballs were also big and the rib eye steak w...

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Lino
31.05.2023 - 10:43

Very enjoyed this place. Went for restaurant week, so the menu was somewhat different, but everything we had was delicious. The best was the duck, the New York...

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Andy
31.05.2023 - 10:43

The bastards are fantastic. Make sure to keep the sauce to dip your bread. Square noodles with meatballs were also very good. Didn't love Tiramisu, it was a lit...

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Emmett
31.05.2023 - 10:43

The food and the service was excellent. We had a large party, ordering appetizers, salads, entrées and dessert. Everything was delicious ans served beautifully.

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Restaurantji
4.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Dan
06.08.2023 - 11:49

Overall this place was average for downtown Chicago. The food was decent with good portion sizes. The layout of the restaurant is really weird as big as it is....

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Martinez
06.08.2023 - 11:49

Carmine's is a fabulous Italian restaurant! The restaurant has a really cozy and welcoming atmosphere, and the food is absolutely delicious. Stopped in for Chic...

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Yana
06.08.2023 - 11:49

I recently dined here and was UNFORTUNATELY disappointed with the service provided by the SERVER. The server was rude and unprofessional, which made for an unpl...

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OpenTable
06.08.2023 - 11:49

Had a great experience. Carmine's never disappoints!!

Happy
06.08.2023 - 11:49

Carmine's is by far one of the best Italian restaurant I have ever been to. The excitement of the restaurant itself whets your appetite before you even sit down...

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Opentable
4.5 ★ from 5551 reviews

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