Carmela&#x27;s Restaurant

We loved this place so much that we stopped back a second time for carryout on our drive back to…read moreBoston! We first wandered in on a cold, rainy afternoon and were immediately charmed by the cozy atmosphere. The service was warm and welcoming, and everywhere we looked, steaming plates of comfort food were making their way to happy diners. The cod Reuben with sweet potato fries was outstanding, and the clam chowder was exceptional. In fact, after trying chowder at six different places during our trip, my husband and I both agreed this was our favorite by far. The shepherd's pie looked incredible as it passed our table, but we'll have to save that for next time. The only real downside is the limited parking, but it's a small trade-off for such a wonderful spot. If you're in the area, don't miss this hidden gem!

We chose this restaurant largely because of its 4.5-star rating, even passing up a few waterfront…read morerestaurants with beautiful views but slightly lower ratings. Unfortunately, we left pretty confused about where the 4.5 stars are coming from. We were seated quickly, and the staff was genuinely very nice and welcoming. We had a booth, although it was oddly high and uncomfortable for me at 5'3" because my feet could barely reach the ledge. Service was pleasant, but after we ordered, no one really checked in on us. Our table tried quite a bit: the Reuben, classic New England cod, another cod and clam dish, clam chowder, and a pretzel. The clam chowder was probably the highlight. It had good flavor, although I would have loved more actual clams. The wine was mediocre. Unfortunately, the rest of the food was about a 5/10 for us. Nothing was terrible, but most of it was surprisingly bland and just not memorable. My cod and clam dish was especially disappointing. It came with four very large clams, but one was completely closed and should never have made it onto the plate. The cod, potatoes, and other ingredients were sitting in a pool of cream sauce, yet somehow the dish still tasted underseasoned. It felt more like something I could have steamed and put together myself at home for a simple, healthy weeknight dinner rather than something I'd be excited to order at a restaurant. Maybe we caught the kitchen on an off day, because the consistently high ratings made us expect much more. We specifically chose this place based on those reviews instead of going somewhere with a view and slightly lower ratings. In the end, we got neither the view nor particularly good food, which was disappointing. The kind staff and clam chowder were the bright spots, but based on our meal, I personally wouldn't rate the overall experience anywhere near 4.5 stars.

Onion soup was perfection!

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I got an iced strawberry latte with cold foam! Their sizes are huge here! I thought that the…read morestrawberry flavor was good but I think it was a little watery/milky. I would've loved more espresso taste & a bit more strawberry flavor! Overall, unique flavors and a nice selection.

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D'orazio's Italian Market Place

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3.1 mi

Do they ever answer the phone? Not sure why it's so hard to order a sandwich! Great food…read more Impossible to order.

Went to D'Orazio's today for lunch. The chicken parm sandwich was delicious. The sauce is a warm…read moreItalian variety like my family makes. Met the owner, Michael, who is obviously making his mother's namesake a wonderful place to eat. Deb D Silverman Hull, Ma

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4.5(195 reviews)

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I was in Plymouth for a work trip and my coworkers were raving about the Yellow Deli, so i went…read morewith one of them for lunch. OH EM GEE!!!! the ambiance was so cute! it was like a cute little cottage vibe, we were lucky to get seated upstairs and it wasn't packed like how my coworkers described, we probably came at a great time. Everyone was nice and welcoming. I had their special soup of the day which was the carrot ginger soup. That soup was literally so fresh and their home made bread they gave on the side and I don't even like carrot! I still dream about that soup and i'm back home in Houston now, boo. I had the salmon sandwich with their homemade tartar sauce without the bread and i devoured it! I love how you could just tell each dish was made with love and everything was fresh! 11/10!

We stopped in for an early dinner, not expecting a ton. This place is the coolest! The food is so…read morefresh, the building is unlike anything I've seen, and the staff were so nice. The drink menu is really extensive, and everything we tried was great! My son had the Belgian waffle, I had a grilled cheese, and my husband had a bowl of chili. All the bread is homemade, so anything with bread is amazing. I could go on and on, but please, just go. You won't be disappointed.

Funny restroom door

Carrot Ginger soup with fresh in house made bread

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A Fork In The Road

4.6(67 reviews)

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Hit the spot! This place is just what I was looking for; quick quality takeout!…read more My husband and I were in the area and someone local recommended this place for lunch. I ordered the "stagestop" which is a sliced roasted chicken, bacon, cheese, lettuce, onion and barbecue sauce sandwich served on a braided scali roll. It was great! Not too big and not too small either made with quality ingredients. The sauce tasted homemade and not really like barbecue but I really enjoyed it! My husband ordered the "pilgrim" and raved about how much he loved the bread. I would definitely order from here again if I'm ever back in the area! :)

Got sick twice on their turkey sandwich. They don't upkeep the weeds in front by traffic light,…read morelooks like they are not open, abandoned. Also worker was saying anyone want a cookie, so my husband tried it and she charged him for it. That's shady.

Sandwich / Deli bar

The stagestop sandwich

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4.3(306 reviews)

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The public parking lot in back is a plus and entering through the back door, I thought for a…read moreminute, did I make a mistake coming here? But upon coming up the stairs I saw a welcoming dining room...and we had a great dinner. Pleasantly surprised by how good everything was... the service, the food, and the pricing. --vegan kimchi, oh so good, spicy but not killer --chicken skewer app, super tasty, I wonder what the spice is that gives this a great flavor? --scallion pancakes, these are a bit different from the Chinese version, and really, really good, crispy exterior and soft interior (tho they're a bit oily) --bulgogi, another good choice, the gochujang dipping sauce is a must, but wish they gave more than four lettuce leaves to wrap, the platter is huge Next time in the area, I wouldn't hesitate to returning.

Highly recommend for sushi and ramen in downtown Plymouth. Their new location (across the street…read morefrom the old) was beautifully renovated. They consistently deliver good food and service. Recommend for a casual date night

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Chopper roll

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The Tasty

4.4(217 reviews)

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The food is great! The staff is friendly, and the place has good vibe…read more Everything about this place is amazing. Try the wings, the cornbread, and the fries....all on the appetizer menu. All are outstanding. And when you get to the main courses, it just gets better. We'll be back again & again. What a great evening we had!

Trendy looking spot in the main drag in Plymouth, a few blocks from Plymouth Rock. Bar on one side,…read moretables on the other, with window view down to the water. Bartender handled the whole joint on a Saturday lunch. -- Patty Melt: Nice straddling between traditional and innovative. Brisket patty, neither thick nor thin, with a soft grind, cooked showing pink (I asked for medium rare if possible). Bacon-onion-jalapeño jam with some zip and bacon saltiness and bendy texture. Caramelized onions with a hint of sweetness. Partly-melted American cheese. Griddled marble rye with unnoticeable butter. Not perfection, but an enjoyable mix of flavors and textures. -- Fries (with the patty melt): Thin, crunchy shoestrings, aggressively salted, in assorted lengths. -- Quinoa Bowl: Bright flavors, good textures, per my wife. -- Ginger Soda: Made in house, string Ginger flavors, not too much sugar. Very good, though at $7, it's gotta be something you're certain you want. Solid experience. Hard to get a full picture without trying more things, but good enough to try more. And many good options for vegetarian dishes and mocktails.

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Paisano's kingston

3.8(36 reviews)

1.5 mi

Yummy, came on multiple times and the food was great both times prime rib was good. Service was…read moregood. Food was delicious. Interior was awesome. Haven't been here in a while since it was owned by other people but now I feel like it's finally great. We will be coming back. I definitely recommend this place.

I so wanted this to be 5 Stars. The atmosphere and staff was a definite 5 Star , but Prime Rib…read more(that was a special) was sent back and they still served it raw. I know the difference between medium rare and raw, this was raw (twice)

Our first Pinot Noir, front label.

Paisano's menu, front page.

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Paisano's menu, back page.

The Mea Thai Cuisine

4.4(91 reviews)

3.2 mi

I had the basil pad thai with chicken from their food truck at the Plymouth Punk Rock Market at the…read moreMayflower Brewery, and it was some of the best pad thai I have ever had. Really rich flavorful sauce, and fresh ingredients. It made me want to try their storefront, but it's a haul from Hyannis. I'm gonna make a point of stopping there sometime coming back from another comic show. So good.

I saw the MEA food truck at the Marshfield Art Festival yesterday afternoon. Was excited to get a…read moresmall bite to eat and that's certainly what I got. Looks like the reviews from the actual restaurant are great however the food truck personally was a rip off. I only tried to pork dumplings and while definitely tasty and delicious, for $9 I received 5 small/tiny fried dumplings. The pork inside was the side of a quarter of that, and the dumpling itself was about an inch to an inch and a half big? I was shocked. Disappointed. Again they tasted delicious but for the price I paid and the quantity and size, never again. And the photo I took makes it look bigger than it actually is.

Seating area

Spicy Seafood stir fried.

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3A Cafe & Bakery

4.2(115 reviews)

2.0 mi

Some places remind you why they have been around forever. 3A Café is one of them…read more I had not eaten here in years, and this visit was a welcome reset. The avocado toast special was excellent; fresh, well balanced, and genuinely satisfying without feeling heavy. Paired with hot tea, it made for a meal that felt both comforting and reasonably healthy. The café itself is small, with a busy counter that anchors the room. It was packed the day I went, and I grabbed a seat at the diner-style counter, which turned out to be part of the fun. The staff were friendly and efficient, and there was a steady stream of local banter that made it clear this is a true neighborhood spot, not a place chasing trends. This is the kind of café you forget about only because it has always been there. That was a mistake on my part. I will not be letting that much time pass before my next visit.

This is an amazing hidden gem. We went in February, which is of course the off-season so the place…read morewas pretty much locals. Don't expect anything fancy-smancy, this was just a real down to earth place that seats about 40 people at tables with a diner style counter for nine. Everyone was super friendly. The staff was awesome. The menu is monstrous. We had the Greek eggsBenedict, the kitchen sink omelette, and their signature homemade corn beef hash. This is one of those places that could be featured on Food Network! I almost didn't want to write a review because I don't want people to know about this great place

Busy at the counter

Blueberry pancakes, sausage links and shredded hash browns

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Busy at the counter

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Jen T.

4 years ago

My fiancé and I have been meaning to stop by Carmela's, and now that we've been we'll be back all the time. Not sure what took us so long to go in but WOW. We went on a Friday evening, while the parking lot was full (had to valet), we didn't have to wait for a table. We didn't make a reservation so I was pleasantly surprised about that. We were sat in a separate room off of the bar, and I know some other reviews mentioned the noise level, but the ambiance was great. Our waitress was lovely and we had an exceptional meal. I had the chicken pesto tortellini and WOW. They make the bread in house and it is amazing. My fiancé has Celiac and he enjoyed the Seafood Scampi without getting sick. Portions were really big- no complaints here. This is a huge deal for us because it is a huge make or break on whether we'll return to a restaurant. We also loved the GF molten lava cake and espresso martinis with a cinnamon sugar rim at the end of our meal. Can't wait to return soon! read more

Pamela B.

3 months ago

Party of 11... We had a great experience Emma was our server and was personable and attentive. Bolognese was fantastic! We all enjoyed our meals and came out all together and timely! read more

Carrie B.

8 months ago

Chicken carmela & chicken marsala over the homemade noodles are amazing. Staff is wonderful. Love the bar area and the seats along the window. Great drink selection. read more

Carrie C.

7 years ago

Carmelas is awesome!! Food and drinks were amazing !! Our service was the best. Eli knows how to take care of his customers!! We will definitely be back!! read more

Jill W.

12 years ago

This place has absolutely the best Italian food and the largest portions and great prices and they even have valet parking what a amazing restuarant read more

Mia O.

10 years ago

Love the new decor. Keep up the good work. Yummy food and love seeing the same friendly faces when I go, for years! Food is great!

Katie B.

4 years ago

Food is delicious. Drinks are great. All staff and service are friendly and helpful. Everything thing was super.

Richard F.

11 years ago

This restaurant don't cater to minority's. They turned me away even in military uniform. read more

Bob M.

8 years ago

Really good, reasonably priced food with great portion sizes! The drinks are good too.

Lynne A.

3 years ago

Always excellent. Food and services. One of our go to restaurants on the South Shore.

John H.

6 years ago

The best baked ziti and the best lasagna on the planet, bar none. Jack H read more

Kyle S.

15 years ago

This place is amazing. The prices are fair and the portions are huge.

Douglas S.

15 years ago

You cant go wrong, simple italian food, nice people.

Maureen C.

15 years ago

Great Italian food and home made pasta good service,

pico d.

15 years ago

Some of the better Italian food on the south shore.

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