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Carmine's Italian Restaurant - Washington D.C.

Italian Restaurant$$$$

Penn Quarter, Washington

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"Carmine's spicy scarpariello wings are an amazing happy hour snack."(2 Tips)
"$4 Peronis, $5 Frozen Cosmos, $4 Meatball Sliders, Zucchini Straws"(2 Tips)
"2nd Fav place for best calamari."(5 Tips)
"salad and chicken parm..."(3 Tips)

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Lindsey KimDecember 27, 2014
Even though it's a tourist trap, the food and service are great. Portions are designed to be enormous so it's the perfect spot for large families to feel at home.
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Jen MareckFebruary 27, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Belly up to the bar during Happy Hour & get delicious food (I highly recommend the fried ravioli) for a bargain!! 😉
Mary DalnekoffNovember 18, 2014
The eggplant parmesan serves 5 and is both absolutely delicious and tender and light. All the dishes serve 4 - 6 so go with a group of at least 4 if you're all gonna share one main dish.
Marion T.February 21, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Carmine's spicy scarpariello wings are an amazing happy hour snack. If the full order is too much you can always ask for a half order. If you're at the bar, Andy and Dan are the best.
Ed DennisDecember 2, 2016
Family style meal for the whole team of six was good. We had a meat dish, a seafood dish a very good salad and great calamari.
Tierra MMay 29, 2011
Having lived in Italy, I can say Carmine's is pretty damn good. It has an American twist but living in Italy, made me miss the twist. Plus the portions are ginormous.
Gabriel BetitMarch 20, 2015
Family style, very accommodating service. Delicious food. Carmine's salad is a recommendation.
bruce hoffmanAugust 10, 2013
Unbelievably good. Mussels delicious. Incredibly flavorful fra Diavlo sauce.service good. Don't eat for days before coming. The portions are HuGE!!!
Nakeva (Photography) CorothersJanuary 15, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Try the Fried Calamari - Excellent light batter, low on oil and very tasty! 2nd Fav place for best calamari.
Roly TorresNovember 16, 2015
Be prepared for family sized portions! Get the mixed seafood pasta! Also open in NYC!
Katherine Kennedy AllenMarch 28, 2011
Been here 50+ times
One of the best lunch specials in DC- can feed 2 people for $11! Grab one of the heroes (chicken Parma is my fav!) it comes w a side salad! Yum!
CarlyMay 14, 2016
The food was excellent. Come with an empty stomach though.
Vanessa SimmonsOctober 22, 2013
Come with a big group and an appetite. The portions are huge and the food is fantastic!
AnnieMarch 15, 2014
Most entrees can be split between 3-4 people. Be sure to make reservations beforehand!
Letícia FerreiraDecember 22, 2012
Delicious food to share with the family. The shrimps are HUGE and the service is amazing!
Jessica GeiszlerMay 30, 2013
Sit at the bar for normal size portions (still huge!). Split a single sandwich with a friend.
Scott IrvingAugust 8, 2014
In a family of 4, I reccomend getting only 2 dishes, as they are FAMILY sized!
Nakeva (Photography) CorothersJanuary 15, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Try the Tiramisu - OMG! A must for tiramisu lovers! My birthday dessert shared with friends.
Vera HolmanNovember 25, 2019
I felt the food is cooked in a great big pot & dished out all night .. it did not feel freshly made at all .. disappointed
Jelena BoldtJuly 10, 2012
Lasagna was fantastic...and a LOT of it! Now that's Italian;)
Donna McFebruary 16, 2011
Tourist tip: Enormous portions! A great deal for lunch... split hero/sub + it comes w/side salad, substantial enough for two.
Nakeva (Photography) CorothersJanuary 15, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Try the Carmines Salad - Great basic salad to start the Italian meal. Loved the dressing.
Jelena BoldtJuly 10, 2012
The chocolate torte is one of the best desserts I have ever had! A MUST!
Christian LetiziaAugust 30, 2013
Do not come here with just 2 if you are from out of town! Wish I new portions were this big! Have a group of at least 4!
Chas StevensOctober 28, 2012
They have a separate vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menu (you have to ask for it)
Gianluca GiustiSeptember 14, 2010
Good food. Good kitchen. One pasta is enough for 3 or 4 people. Too much garlic!!! Ask for pasta without garlic!!! Real italian kitchen
RaShonda (shessavvy)August 21, 2010
The food is delicious from the bread to the heros. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Go for lunch for the best deal.
Glenn CraigAugust 16, 2011
Food is great. Portions are huge. Service is good and friendly. This place is a must try!!
Andrew WhiteNovember 3, 2011
Found the food to be over-salted - sophomoric chef error - and marginal in quality. Portion sizes are borderline offensive in the midst of a dark recession, with people starving on the streets.
LauraAugust 9, 2010
DELICIOUS! Move over, Buca di Beppo. Had the salad and chicken parm... the best I've had in DC in five years. Keep it up, Carmine's!
Katie KourakisSeptember 25, 2010
Secret menu item: The tug boat (small version of the Titanic). This place is great for parties of four or more.
Gary CarpinetaDecember 22, 2017
Food was ok, I wouldn't make this a go to spot since there are much better places nearby. It was a hit with my two boys that have bottomless stomachs.
Michelle MortonAugust 24, 2010
Great Food!!! And Maisha is the BEST SERVER EVER. PS. Don't forget to try the Berry Bubbly Basil XoXo
IS KLEMay 8, 2016
Chicken parm sandwich for lunch. Enough for 2.
Shelly BarcaJanuary 9, 2013
Portions are huge don't go with less than 3 people us less you want a lot of leftovers!
Chickie M.July 21, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Sit at the bar and ask for Jen...she's AMAZE! Get a frozen Cosmojito...yummo!
Brad MoodyApril 5, 2012
The TITANIC dessert is HUGE. I bet your table can't eat the whole thing... Yes that's a challenge.
Ken LeekNovember 27, 2011
This place is the bomb!! The executive chef came and chatted with us for 10 min, very cool.
Collin ChartierDecember 7, 2015
If you are paying for dinner, don't chose Carmine's. Lack luster cuisine. Shoddy cocktails.
Loreal MonroeJune 21, 2014
Delicious Delicious Delicious my new favorite place to dine Italian !
MaryaJuly 2, 2019
Portions are huge, but food is not the best quality.
Kyle ClarkOctober 6, 2011
Very large portions. Excellent food! A must see if you're visiting d.c.
heidi longOctober 1, 2017
The eggplant Parmesan is wonderful.
Washington CapitalsFebruary 13, 2013
At Gallery Place for Caps game? Stop by Carmine’s for a great Italian meal.
Tammy GordonSeptember 2, 2010
$4 Peronis, $5 Frozen Cosmos, $4 Meatball Sliders, Zucchini Straws
Karla De VitaMarch 21, 2015
This is not an italian restaurant, if you really want an authentic one go to La Perla.
Alejandra IrazoqueMarch 25, 2013
Great Ceasar Salad!!
Justin ThorpOctober 10, 2011
Try the fried zucchini. It's fried crack. Plus the plate is MONSTEROUS.
Josei ==> @ShoesNFood www.JetSetDC.comAugust 23, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Delicious family style Italian dining. My 3rd trip in 3 weeks...
M. G. StellaJuly 7, 2012
What we learned today is: tiramisu is your friend!

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