Great food great service. We come here for the only real Italian food in Cambridge. Great lasagna.

Incredible authentic Italian cuisine. haven't had food this good since my trip to Spain/France/Italy.

While visiting St.Michael's from out of town, I searched on line for a good meal, and we were pleasantly thrilled to find this place. Carmela's Cucina is a family owned gem, if you want fresh made pizzas & dishes made from scratch, you bring your appetite here. They have a small place, cross between a pizzeria & a no frills old Italian restaurant. We were met by the owners son, "Stefano", who was making pizzas, calzones, & other dishes in between, including ours. We wanted a good meal, never been here, so "Stefano" recommended a couple of items that set the bar for others...high. Started with a couple of slices of fresh made pizza. Perfect, just thin enough, tasty sauce with a crispy crust. For our entrees (suggested), my wife had the Vitello Parma, over a bed of spaghetti w/house sauce. This dish was to die for. The best, biggest, tenderest piece of veal we've ever had. I ordered (suggested) Nola Penne. This dish came with a blush style Alfredo sauce, over the best penne pasta I've ever had, mixed with chicken, fresh shrimp & peppers. Both of our dishes were absolutely delicious! They serve large 1 1/2 size portions, so either get your hungry on or plan on taking your delicious leftovers home (to enjoy tomorrow) We couldn't help to cap-off our meal with a homemade Cannoli, that was fresh, crispy, light, not overly sweet with a mouth watering filling that was perfect. Without doubt, we would not only highly recommended Carmela's Cucina, but if we're ever within the area, we will go out of our way to come back. We were very happy to meet Stefano's parents (owners), & found out, they lived the next street over from us when I was a kid, nice friendly family...small world,,,FANTASTIC FOOD! read more

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Being seated first and then completely ignored while the hostess/waitress proceeded to take a full order for the people she sat after me, fix their drinks, get their bread ALL before even coming back to me to day 'can I help you?' was enough for me to gather my things and walk the heck out!!! I just don't get it...save for the fact I was the only person of color in the establishment; other than the young man making the pizzas. Oh well.... read more

Great New York style pizza! & wonderful homemade Italian dishes! Service is always friendly & the location.has a homey feel. read more

Best service ever!!! The food is also amazing with good porand authentic Italian cuisines. It is a must go if you are in the Chesapeake Bay! Thank you Abby for the amazing service! :)))) read more

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A really pleasant surprise. Food was delicious and large portions. I had a meatball sub...and I love a meatball sub. I finally found a delicious one! And I got two meals out of it! My husband and his friend got pasta dishes ( lasagna and tortellini). Both loved their dishes. We will be back! read more

We grabbed dinner 3 nights ago at this charming Italian gem nestled in the heart of Cambridge. When you walk in, you will immediately become aware of the delicious aroma of pizza. We got some pizza and pasta, as you can see in the photos. portions were decent, and food was good. surprisingly, the food was not salty. It's a good thing, for health reasons. Pizza was salty though, a little too much for my taste, but still quite delicious. Give the place a try, if you stop by! read more

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Loved the pizza, salad & eggplant Parma dinner. Great service from Reese and the crew. Take out or eat there. Cozy & nicely decorated eating area. Easy parking even for large truck with 2 bikes on the back. read more

There is no better authentic Italian food. Period! And the love shown for all the Ironman athletes is tremendous - special menu to ensure proper fueling before the race. We ALWAYS come to Carmela's. read more

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I had the gnocchi w/ shrimp added recently and really liked it. Before I had just eggplant dishes but they were kind of bland. I decided to give them another try and glad I did read more

"Vorrei le lasagne"!! Talk about a great find!!! Small, quaint, family run home-away-from-home! The menu is fantastic. You want a family feel, slip on in to Carmelas Cucina and say hello to your fabulous waitress Resee! You'll feel like you're at the dining room table while here. The Linguine Vongole was spot on!! I felt like staying long enough to let the first serving settle, just so I could order another. Carmelas Cucina has daily specials that you won't want to miss. Come on down, order a glass of wine, and snack on the garlic bread as you shimmy down the menu. read more

Pizza the homemade way. The savory pasta dishes and subs will surely please the palette. The staff is friendly and are very knowledgeable about the menu items. Prices are reasonable and the food is delicious. read more

What a hidden gem! We visited this restaurant with young children during our short trip. We were greeted by the owner? who was amazingly pleasant and professional in taking orders and attending to our table, considering he was the only person serving all the table at the time (there was a call out, apparently.) We ended up ordering dessert too because the visit was so pleasant. Food. We ordered seafood pasta- a big portion and and taste spot on. I find a lot of pasta dish either very salty or watery.. but this lace did it just right. Must order cannoli. Again, thank you so much for accommodating 5 kids, and we will visit here next time we are in town or on our way to the beach for sure. read more

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This was probably the best pizza I've ever had in my life and that includes Italy. The ambience is amazing. The service is great, and the price is very affordable. read more

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Authentic homemade Italian food! delicious and perfect! Not a lot of space to sit, but we do take out so that is never a problem for us! The staff are the nicest people i. the planet! read more

Super welcoming, AMAZING PASTA AND PIZZA, and they even have special menus for the Ironman athletes and supporters. I can't rave enough about the food and service!!! Don't miss this place!!! read more

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Awesome place to get a meal! My favorite is their YaYa Greek salad! All of their food is awesome! read more

We have been coming to Cambridge Maryland to stay at the Hyatt for several years. We do have a couple local restaurants that we like to eat it but we decided to try this one based upon all of the rave reviews. We really wish that they had not been our first time to come here because we enjoyed it so much. The waitress at helpers was very kind and they had a very good crowd. We are two pizzas and I ordered a pasta dish that was very tasty. When we come back to the area we will definitely check this place out. read more

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Wonderful Italian food. I had the Eggplant Rollatini and it was so yummy with a delicious mix of ingredients. My husband had the pollo parmesan, his usual at Italian restaurants and it was perfect. We ate there about 7 years ago when we were in their area and enjoyed it back then. Was glad that this gem is still around!!! Our server Reese was fantastic and so attentive. We would gladly recommend to anyone passing through Cambridge! read more

Updating to confirm that this is the best pizza place around by far. Consistent and delicious. The family that runs this place is awesome and you can tell how proud they are of their food. Still haven't tried anything else because I'm obsessed with their pizza at the moment. read more

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We passed this place earlier in the Day when we were sightseeing. So we decided to come back for Dinner. This is a small Hole in the Wall, that gives a Mom and Pop homey feel. The parking lot was full so we knew they were busy. When we entered and stood at the Counter, we were told we could find a Table and seat ourselves. The dining room is very small but we found a Table in the Corner which was perfect. Our Waitress Reese told us she will be right with us. She came over after several minutes and took our Drink orders and brought out Garlic Bread, that's was warm and good. We ordered several items. The Food took a while to come out, because Ms. Reese was the only Waitress we saw working the Dining Room. Kudos to her, she did a Phenomenal job!!! She was nice and did it with a smile on her face. Everything was delicious, we ate everything, no leftovers for us. We did take Dessert with us. Which was Cannoli and Cheesecake. Which was yummy. Ms. Reese said, she hopes to see us again soon. I highly recommend if you want great Authentic Italian food. read more

Great service from this family owned establishment and delicious fresh food. We had the margarita pizza, cheesesteak wrap, pizza fries and Cajun pasta. Would absolutely get any one of them again. We also shared some desserts and I could eat those cannolis every day. The lemon cake was light and the perfect end to the meal. Will definitely return to try some other menu items. read more

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It's a small Mama Papa restaurant. The owner was super friendly and helpful, and the food was good. If I'm in the area, I'll swing by again because there aren't too many good options in town. read more

Wonderful Italian family restaurant. Excellent pastas and pizza. Great local hangout.

First time trying out Carmela's. Eggplant Parm was soooooo delicious. Others people got pizzas but didn't have the same reaction as I did. Definitely will visit again! The service was great too and portion sizes are large. read more

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The best and most authentic Italian food we have had. Everything was delicious! The owners were very accommodating! read more

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Mom and Pop Italian restaurant. Huge portions, good service and flavorful meals! Place a little small and I recommend to call ahead sitting especially on the weekend. read more

Delicious food and amazing people! Charlie, Carmela & Stefano do it right! Just had their scallop, shrimp & crab pasta special & it was absolutely delicious. read more

We came here from Saint Louis and were looking for a great local restaurant. This exceeded expectations in terms of both the cuisine and the service. Thanks so much! read more

Amazing hidden gem on the eastern shore! Don't be fooled by the small exterior. This place is a powerhouse of rich authentic Italian cuisine. From the caprese salad to the gnocchi and wine sauce or the crab meat spaghetti. It's all delicious! My wife and I could not get enough of this place and the service was phenomenal. We will be coming back to Cambridge just to eat here. read more

Could Carmela's Cucina really be that great? Rated 4.7 on over 1,000 reviews from a variety of sites? 1. Reese greets you at the door! She's delightful and engaging! Over the top service! 2. Charlie, Carmela and Stefano deliver a MICHELIN star experience! a. Finest ingredients b. Mastery of Authentic Flavor and Technique c. Personality of Chefs in the Cuisine d. Value e. Consistency 3. If you are within 100 miles of Carmela's, stop in for an experience you'll write home about! To remember, I took a picture with Charlie and Carmela against their wall decorated with awards and recognitions! read more

If you ever go to Cambridge, MD, you must eat at this lovely Italian restaurant. I attended a conference and stopped by for pizza. My goodness, it was divine. I stopped by on the way home for a large pie. The food is authentic, the staff are kind, and the smell and taste are so good. I am in love. I wish I did not live 2 1/2 hours away. Great place, please support them! read more

Best Pizza and Italian cuisine around. Old school Italian Recipes and old world charm. No pretense here ever. Highly Recommend you try EVERYTHING on the menu. read more

Had a great meal at Carmela's Cucina! Reese was a great waitress, so friendly and helpful. Come enjoy some great pizza and Italian if you're in Cambridge! read more

Was in town for Ironman Maryland - and when you're racing, you want CARBS! This place hits the spot x 10. HUGE portions, delicious dishes, and a warm and friendly staff w the actual Carmela gracefully serving us and a full house. Coming from NY, you're spoiled w great Italian - this place is no exception and at a fraction of the price. I only wish they were open post race day for more grub! Must have the garlic sticks - it puts Olive Garden to shame and they kept bringing us more. Promise we weren't squirreling them away in our bags either! read more

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One of the best spots on the Eastern Shore! Stopped in for dinner, chicken piccata was the best I ever had! Wow. Also, the cookies are amazing! I had macadamia nut. If your headed down route 50 you must stop here! You won't be disappointed. read more

Great food and service! We called this restaurant with very little notice to seat our party of 16. All 16 people loved their meals...delicious! Our server, Reese, was fantastic! read more

New York style pizza is my favorite, and Carmela's makes the best around. It's got a bistro-like atmosphere. Service is fast and efficient.

We were steered to Carmela's by a local while standing in front of another restaurant. Their exterior does not do this place justice. Boy were we glad we went inside. Charlie is born Italian and Carmela is a though n through Brooklyn Italian...she's a wonderful chef. It's Carmela's SAUCES that make the dishes. This is American Italian cuisine. Here's the DL. + Wide range of selection (NY pizza, pasta, entrees, sandwiches, appetizers) + Welcoming owners & staff + Home style cooking + Reasonable prices + Very accommodating to special requests + Cannoli We had pasta and I requested scampi with sauce substituted with arrabbiata. Carmela accommodated and it was exactly what I was craving for. My sister had garlic oil sauce and that was yummy. We don't typically eat pasta for dinner and this was definitely worth working out for. They came with side salads and bread & marinara sauce. I inhaled the sauce - it's addictive. We didn't have any room for dessert but Charlie generously packed us a cannoli to go - we ate it back at the hotel and OMG - so so good! Carmela's is run by kind folks with big hearts. A pleasant and unexpected surprise to find an authentic NY Italian restaurant in Cambridge. P.S. There aren't pictures of pasta b/c we ate it all before pictures - it's that good read more

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