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    Carmella's Cafe

    4.0 (59 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Fried bologna sandwich.  I asked for onions. Was tasty and big.
    Debra V.

    The covered patio is surrounded by the parking lot, but you don't notice because it's big and there are lots of people. We came for lunch, and took leftovers home. The interior is nicely decorated with an Italian theme. The waitresses are patient and helpful explaining the items. The menu has something for everyone, and the pastas were delicious. Most items cost about $9.99. We had the stuffed banana peppers that were delicious and not hot. The eggplant platter was plentiful for one or to share. The Caprese salad was good with lots of tomato slices. Meatballs were very good. Three of us had the Fried egg and Bologna sandwich. Was big with lots of melted white cheese. Would be nice to have a big slice of sweet onion as an option. This nice family restaurant is definitely a go-to spot.

    Chicken Alfredo with fettuccine
    Ariel A.

    Where to start.. I ordered takeout for my husband and I. The food stayed hot and fresh even after a 20 minute drive. The portions were HUGE. My husband had chicken Alfredo with fettuccine. I had the Chicken Carmella sandwich with veggies as my side, and we shared calamari. It was all so delicious! Highly recommend :)

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    Bill J.

    A charming restaurant with fantastic food. They feature Italian meals with a very good pasta sauce, and also have a nice selection of steaks, chops, seafood, salads, and sandwiches. The interior seating area is cozy and offers a nice ambiance. There is also outdoor seating on the patio. There is also a full bar with plenty of seating inside. The staff is friendly and very helpful. Our server on this visit was Laura, and she was pleasant and funny! We dined with another couple, who are good friends. We saw that one of the special meals featured this evening was the Salisbury Steak and smashed potatoes. Both my friend and I opted for this and it was a great choice! It was served with a nice salad. The three portions of steak was prepared expertly and the gravy on the steak and mashed potatoes was outstanding. My wife selected the Chicken and Greens, which she loves at Carmella's. The other young lady chose the Eggplant Parmesan, which she enjoyed. Our dinners came with a fresh baked sliced loaf of bread which was delicious. Carmella's Cafe is a real gem of a restaurant and I recommend it. Great food, ambiance, and service at reasonable pricing.

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    13 years ago

    Great place to bring a date! Classy yet comfortable. The food is great and the staff is super nice and fun. I recommend highly!

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    12 years ago

    Great dinner one if the best. A lot of food. Great service. We were very happy. I will come back as often as possible

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    14 years ago

    It is, by far, one of my favorite restaurants. I have not disliked anything I have tried there. Courteous service. Try it!

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    8 years ago

    Great experience . They are a place we will visit many times now. The food is some of the best Italian food in Youngstown

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    9 years ago

    Had lunch. Had chicken sandwich with greens. Highly recommend. Husband had stuffed hot pepper sandwich. Been there for supper too. Mmmm!!

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    9 years ago

    Average at best ... Really skimpy dinner salad and bread offering... Pasta was average at best for the price charged...

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    We were traveling and went across the street to Station Square. At first, I thought a restaurant…read morethat big couldn't have quality service and food. I was so wrong. We had a fabulous meal. Destiny was a terrific server. We enjoyed our entrees (salmon for me and a steak for my husband). The drinks were very reasonable. The salad was generous. Over all, we thought this was a terrific place. We are trying to figure out a trip that goes through Youngstown so we can eat there again!

    I absolutely wish that, I could give this zero stars. My Husband and I ordered takeout,not once but…read moretwice! Both times were absolutely horrendous. Ordered there "famous" Station Square Charred Ribeye and Prime Rib Au Jus and neither of them had any flavor at all. My husband said it tasted like steak from Ponderosa back in the day and he was absolutely right. We also ordered the lamb lollipops that were dry, had absolutely no flavor. The little bit of juice from the lamb had soaked into the instant mashed potatoes,that are underneath?? it's an appetizer?!? They tasted like paste!!! The most flavorful thing we got was the Ajou sauce which I ordered an extra side of it/paid for the up charge and they were extremely rude about it. It was extremely overpriced and nothing was good! We won't be returning. As a young child, I used to eat there a lot with my family, but I see things have changed tremendously.

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    Have been going here my entire life and will continue to do so. I have never once had a bad…read moreexperience or bad, cold food. From the bread and oil to the salad served in the chilled metal bowl with that phenomenal dressing you just can't go wrong eating here. I recommend a few dishes. #1: Always my number 1 go to and what I always order when dining in is the Chicken Marsala. They make it different from other restaurants because they don't do a reduction with their sauce but rather they thicken and sweeten it making it amazing. I order extra sauce which is pricey at $5 for the sauce but it's worth it I feel. Try the potatoes as the side dish. #2: If you like seafood fry their Linguini and Clam sauce. It's amazing! #3: If you're looking for pizza, you HAVE TO get their Brier Hill with extra cheese. Best BH pizza i've ever had. They have a sweeter sauce and I personally like that with my Brier Hill pizza. It's definitely worth trying and reasonably priced. Bottom line, don't let the negative reviews here turn you away before trying for yourself. I assure you if you try their Chicken Marsala or Chicken/Fish Francaise you will not be disappointed. If you don't, I will pay for your meal! Just call my secretary.

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