Waiter was irritated. Fries were ordered never delivered. Chili flakes requested never came. When food was delivered fresh cheese never offered. I would suggest going somewhere else for service. Food was good but didn't taste as good with the lower service provided by waiter, Miguel B. read more

Wished the service was better. I visited for lunch with two of my girl friends. The restaurant was very slow on the Monday early lunch. Our seats were wonderful, the interior was stunning. The lunch menu had some very fun things on it. We asked our server his recommendations on a pasta and after we asked about the cioppino. His comment was "that is a complete 180" and it rubbed us the wrong way. Without permission, our personal belongings were touched. We were also questioned on our table etiquette, and demeaning comments were made. Our meals were nothing to rave about. I had very high expectations. I got the salmon risotto and it lacked salt. The bread and butter on the table was cold and hard. The prices were also way too high for the quality and service we received. However the tiramisu was delicious. Not a great first impression. We left feeling criticized and underwhelmed. As paying customers it is inappropriate to leave feeling judged. read more

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Tl;dr great atmosphere and Italian food in the heart of old Bellevue Came here for a birthday dinner celebrating a friend and had an awesome time. The service was top notch and the food we ordered was delicious. I loved the cioppino and squid ink pasta! read more

Have never had a bad experience. Service and food are both top notch. HIGHLY RECOMMEND MAKING A RESERVATION. I have seen them turn people away due to how busy it gets. I have only ever tried 2 things here: Fettuccine Al pesto con gamberoni and the filetto con gnocchi. The fettuccine is very very good. The shrimp are perfect. The steak is perfect. It might sound odd going to an Italian restaurant to get a good steak, but if I want a good steak, I'm going to Carmines. It is one of the most tender and flavorful steaks I have ever had. Apart from the main course, the complimentary bread is great. I also really appreciate that there are dedicated servers who take care of drink refills. Staff is highly attentive and not spread too thin. Great service. Always quite busy inside. The main seating area is generally pretty loud but there are some side sections that are definitely a little quieter. read more

We visited Carmine's to celebrate a birthday. It is very popular, so it pays to get reservations well in advance. There is no parking at restaurant and not much street parking, so plan some time to walk after you park. It is very classy and a great choice to celebrate events. They also have excellent service. They have an extensive wine list. We had a nice Washington red. The bread basket is great--you could make a meal out of that. They have some interesting appetizers. One of them was a bruschetta trio--we liked the most traditional one with tomatoes and garlic, then one with avocado and salmon was great. However the one with the goat cheese and the tapenade was not so popular. Everyone loved the calamari that came with a great marinara sauce. Then we had a charcuterie board that had all kind of great treats on it, with a particular good choice of cheeses. For the main course, I had one of the specials which was a ravioli stuffed with mushrooms. The pasta was excellent--everyone loved their meals. The squid ink pasta was particularly popular. For dessert, we had the trio of cannoli. That was outstanding, all three were great. All the desserts were very popular--really try to save room. Definitely a great meal and experience-- we will be back. read more

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Such great service! The pasta was so delicious, and paired well with the pizza and salad too. The outdoor area was really cute and quiet. Appreciate the attention to the dinner celebrating an event and them bringing a cute card and dessert. Will definitely return. read more

Great ambience and excellent service. Wide variety of food options. A fine dining place for celebrating special occasions that doesn't feel so uptight. read more

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Our server Drew (Andrew) was amazing. My girlfriend and I stopped by for an early Valentines Day dinner and Drew made sure to bring the energy as well as great service. We ordered drinks, appetizers, entree and dessert and all were delicious. I even asked if he could make a drink off menu and he made sure to accommodate our preferences. Despite having an allergy, the staff was careful to keep us safe as well. Cheers Drew, thanks again! read more

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This restaurant is such a vibe! Great place to celebrate , catch up with your friends or just a business meal. We went here for anniversary lunch and The service was spectacular. The food was delicious and was served quite quickly. The calamari was outstanding. The pesto and vongole pasta was scrumptious too. The asparagus soup was hearty and filling. They do serve bread with butter with paired perfectly with the warm soup. Tiramisu was one of the best I have had. The liquor and espresso kick in it was transcendental. The cappuccino harmonized the entire meal together. This place will be even more enjoyable in summer with outdoor seating. Definitely making a come back ver soon. read more

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There's nothing like coming down here for a delicious Italian treat to cap off the week - it's my favorite way to celebrate the end of work! Being Served with dignified server along with a relaxing outdoor and refined indoor ... #Bellevue read more

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- cozy, good service.. food was alright - Food: 3 stars Service: 4 stars Price: 2 stars Ambiance: 4 stars Overall: 3.25 stars We celebrated my birthday here this year, but someone forgot to tell the restaurant that it's a special day *facepalm.* The waiter also didn't ask either, which is unlike the other highend places that I've been to. The free 4 hour parking was straightforward. You'd enter the parking lot from the small alley (NE 1st Pl) behind the restaurant, then enter your phone number. Upon entering the restaurant, you will see a huge QR code to validate parking, and you can do it whenever before you need to get out of the parking lot. They will scan your license plate to release you. It's quite smart imo. The restaurant has a cozy vibe, but they have an insanely high number of waiters and waitress walking around. We got our bread right away, but it came with butter instead of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, which was a bit disappointing. We ordered the Lombata Di Vitello Al Rosmarino ($68), grilled veal with risotto, and squid ink Jonnarelli Di Mare ($33 for large), squid ink pasta with seafood. The food took a while even though the restaurant was less than 50% full at 6pm. They split plates for us already, so we didn't have to split anything. The squid ink pasta came first and it was delicious. However, I didn't think it's anymore impressive than the clam pasta at the pink door. I vaguely remember the price at the pink door for that dish was lower as well. We waited for a long time for the veal, but it was a bit underwhelming. I enjoyed the root vegetables more on the side than the actual dish. The risotto was just okay as well. I'd recommend skipping this one. Overall a nice dining experience, but I didn't feel like I was celebrating my birthday since my husband is private. Maybe I should make my own reservation next time to get the treatment (or complimentary tiramisu) that I deserve lol. They do have 2 small biscottis in a paper box for you to enjoy when you leave though.. just watch out since one of them might chip your teeth lol.. read more

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Terrific restaurant! Excellent service from Joshua P- Enjoyed the Melon & Prosciutto, Crab Risotto, world famous () meatballs and Celebration Cake! Delicious Paloma's too! read more

I hadn't been to Carmine's since their opening day--seven or eight years ago now? My last memory of the place was what you'd expect from a new restaurant. Clearly, a lot has changed since then! Came back recently and was pretty happy I gave it another shot. The food has definitely leveled up. We started with the calamari, which was honestly excellent--crispy, not greasy at all, and the kind of thing that disappears off the table in about two minutes flat. We had to order a second round. We also tried the mushroom pizza as a table and it was super "truffle-y" (in a good way). If you like mushrooms and a little bit of that earthy richness, it's definitely worth ordering. I went with the ravioli for my main, and it was fine--nothing to write home about, but it did the job. Meanwhile, someone else at our table got the duck, and it looked incredible. We wrapped up with the lemon meringue pie. It was good--nice and tart, with a solid meringue--but nothing particularly memorable or standout compared to the rest of the meal. All in all, though, Carmine's has come a long way since opening night, and I'd say it's definitely worth a visit now, especially if you're into calamari or truffle-y pizza. read more

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The Best Italian Restaurant In the 425! The Restaurant Is Beautiful with Decor! The Food Is Top Tier! Come see them for the best service & the best food! 10/10 read more

*First Timer* I came across this restaurant while on a business trip. It was a pleasant surprise. They were able to accommodate me with a pesto, linguine and salmon dinner. It was absolutely awesome. The service was amazing and the ambience was professional. I was able to watch the World Series game as well. Great restaurant. Great vibes. Look forward to visiting Seattle again. Sorry, I forgot to take pictures. Too hungry. read more

Great service and amazing food! The restaurant has such a fun atmosphere. We will be coming back!

First time in, absolutely amazing. All around service and food are right on point as well. We definitely enjoy our date night read more

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I came here to celebrate my wife's birthday and my son's first visit to my childhood city, Seattle! Carmines is an upscale Italian restaurant just outside of Bellevue Park and a short walk from the busy shopping malls like Bellevue Square and Lincoln Center. Street parking is hard to find and the surrounding area is dark at night, so use their $12 valet. Note the restaurant is NOT the same Carmine's at the one in New York or Caesars Palace Forum Shops in Vegas. We went to that Carmine's last November and those entrees were so big you need 3-4 adults to finish one. The Bellevue Carmine's has much smaller, but equally high-quality entrees. You'll have room for dessert for sure! The Vodka-Cream King Salmon with Penne is a superb dish, and yes its okay for toddlers too. The alcohol should mostly be evaporated leaving a rich, creamy sauce and super-soft and moist salmon (5 stars) Cedar Plank King Salmon is another wonderful preparation of you like things alacarte like me. Super moist Salmon with cheesy linguine on the side and asparagus and baby tomatoes are a winning combination. (5 stars). Wife got the pork chip, medium well. Good flavors but probably better cooked medium to squeeze some more juice out of the meat. It came with some nice risotto so you're not missing out on carbs (4 stars). For dessert, you can't go wrong with either the panna cotta or the red velvet cake. Our son ate a good portion of mom's birthday cake. read more

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Definitely our FAVORITE restaurant in the City. We often get a table in the bar area. The service if fantastic and the food is SUPERB! Located across the street from a beautiful park so if the weather permits, take a stroll after dinner. I LOVE the peppercorn new york steak but like the sauce on the side. The pasta with sausage is the best I have ever had. (Get it for the table) - whatever you order, you will not be disappointed! read more

I've been wanting to dine here for quite some time. I had a friend visiting from San Diego and figured this would be a perfect opportunity. I called and made reservations. The only thing they had available was on the patio. Which happens to be covered and heated. An a lot less noisy then sitting inside. They offer an extensive wine list, which was great. The food was incredible. I look forward to trying II Terrazo Carmine read more

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Went here for a friends birthday and it was a nice place! The service was so nice and friendly and especially so nice to my friend for her birthday. All of the service was so prompt and nice and quick, we were def impressed. All of our pastas were also really good, I really liked my clams and they brought extra plates and spoons so I could eat it more neatly. They even asked about fresher cracked pepper and cheese and did all that. One of my friends was gluten free and they were happy to accommodate as well! I did find the birthdays dessert to taste kind of watery?? But it was free so will not complain. Overall would come back. read more

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We mostly ordered from the specials Lobster Pappardale - can taste the lobster and plentiful of pieces! Wagyu Tartare - absolutely delicious Burrata Prosciutto - flavorful Ambiance was very beautiful Great service Solid first date I'd say read more

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We keep coming back to Carmine's! The atmosphere is always lively and inviting, the service was attentive, and the food was absolutely delicious. I've probably went through 60% of the menu at this point and every dish is spot on. The service is always top notch with a full breakdown on each item. Perfect spot for a nice date night out--definitely looking forward to coming back! read more

One of my favorite restaurants that we've tried recently. Outdoor patio was very nice with heaters. Great variety of food, and I was especially in love with the fresh mozzarella on the pizza. Very busy, must make reservations well in advance! read more

Rodrigo was professional and knowledgeable and friendly. Food was absolutely amazing. Restaurant is beautiful and clean and upscale in a great area of downtown Bellvue. read more

One of the finest restaurants in Bellevue. Amazing Italian food. Plus if you like seafood or steak, this place is better than most steakhouses in town, so give them a shot. Not inexpensive by any means, but the service is top notch and the food quality is outstanding. We had the veal ravioli special and the bisteca and both were great. The outdoor patio is always a treat in nice weather and despite being busy, the restaurant has a nice refined ambiance. read more

Everything about this place is amazing. Will definitely be coming back more. Parking is validated or you could use their valet parking.

A group of friends and I went to Carmine's to celebrate a friends birthday. It was very busy, so you definitely need a reservation. When we sat down, there was a small birthday card on the table. I love the personalized touch! I ordered the small gluten free pesto pasta with shrimp. My pasta came with only two shrimp which was pretty disappointing. Next time I visit I would definitely order the large. The restaurant is bustling with waiters constantly running around, this being said the wait staff were attentive. I forgot to ask for gluten free originally and we were able to flag a staff member down quickly. The bathrooms were also clean and fully stocked. This is a great place to celebrate a birthday or a date night. read more

Carmine's - Fettuccine Al Pesto con Gamberoni - Italian Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

This place is absolutely beautiful. If you are being seated, it's worth sitting outside. I've seen multiple people eat here, so I wanted to give it a try. Service was great. They were super accommodating and tended to our needs. Easy going as well. The food was good. No complaints. I ordered some pasta dishes, but forgot to take photos as I was starving. The food was great and the price is fair. The portions are good to the point you don't overstuff yourself. Overall, I would go back! read more

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Our server was great the food was mid and the management was not the nicest. I wouldn't recommend this place.

found this place looking for a cute date night and it did not disappoint. we were a walk in for dinner during the week and we got a table almost immediately. Dress code is more dressy and leans towards business casual. pretty lights and plenty of seating within restaurant. Our server was amazing and had plenty of recommendations as first time goers here. there pastas are above averagely priced but is expected for a restaurant like this. I had a steak dinner which was the chefs special for the night and it was really delicious. Portions were bigger than I imagined so good bang for the buck. I would definitely recommend trying there appetizers and at least one of their pastas alongside dessert. would come back if I ever was in the area again! read more

Carmine's - New York steak special - Italian Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Wonderful Italian food in downtown Bellevue! I had the filet and gnocchi combination, and the gnocchi was so pillow soft and flavorful. I could eat another two bowls of that alone. Steak was decent but not outstanding. My wife had a special of the day, a pappardelle with generous chunks of lobster tail and tender pasta in a delicious sauce. My daughter had the risotto with crab and that had lots of crab meat and if you like truffle flavor you'll love this one! To finish they gave us a house-made tiramisu for our anniversary, which was light yet rich, and a perfect way to end our meal. But the thing that really set our evening apart was the great service. This includes the people greeting us at the front door and patiently explaining how to get our parking validated, to our server that described each dish and answered our questions, and all the support staff that filled our waters quickly and took our dishes away. They all made the experience memorable. If I'm being picky the two issues were the dining area is very loud because the ceilings are low and the tables are close to each other (wait staff were bumping our chairs to pass by), and prices are high for the quantity you get. But honestly what dining experience isn't expensive nowadays, and at Carmine's I will gladly pay to dine here again! read more

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Service: 3.5 stars Food: 5 stars Ambiance: 5 stars Let me begin saying that FOOD is AMAZING. All the dishes we ordered were out of this world. The lobster risotto was the best!! For dessert I'd recommend the tiramisu. Other good choices: fetuchini pesto with shrimp (gamberi)! Their cocktails are yum! Prices vary from $18 to $22 (as of 2023) And they have non alcoholic cocktails too $13. Reservations are highly recommended, this place is always packed. Great view and location in the heart of bellevue. The ambience is lovely!!! Sadly our server was not in a good mood or maybe she was not happy with our large party, because she seemed annoyed all the time we order something. We asked for extra marinara sauce and the server came back WARNING us that the extra sauce had an extra charge in a very rude way (?????) I mean, we were fine knowing that it might cost extra and we were willing to pay, but the way how she said it was not polite. And don't get me wrong, servers work very hard so maybe it was a tough day but we had a couple of tense moments with her. Other than that, I highly recommend this place for a special occasion. PS: They also will validate your parking ticket read more

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The Best Dining Experience in Bellevue! The more I learn about this place, the more convinced I am that it's not just a restaurant--it's one of the most exquisite dining spots in Bellevue. From the moment we arrived, the staff was warm and accommodating, even allowing us to add an extra person to our party at the very last minute. The ambiance is simply grandiose. The beautiful chandeliers and mood lighting set the perfect tone for a special evening. Our group was seated at a spacious table that comfortably fit eight people--a rarity in most restaurants where seating often feels cramped. The food was absolutely phenomenal. The mushroom risotto transported me back in time with its comforting and nostalgic flavors. We also ordered the Neapolitan pizza and a classic Margherita pizza, both of which were perfectly done. The squid ink pasta exceeded expectations, generously loaded with seafood, and the Finochio pasta was equally delightful. If you want to try a refreshing Non-alcoholic cocktail go for French 0.0. Fruity, citrusy and delightful! Also cannot recommend the garlic bread enough! I think we got three breads and wanted to do a fourth! And then there was the tiramisu--a must-try! It was incredibly fresh, soft, and fluffy, the perfect ending to an amazing meal. Whether it's for a celebration or just a night out, this is the place to be. I highly recommend it for its impeccable service, delicious food, and unforgettable atmosphere. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Very disappointed with both the service and food. Our waiter spoke so fast we could barely understand him, the interaction felt rushed. He failed to clarify entree sizes and asked "soup or salad" in a way that implied it was complimentary rather than optional, which resulted in unexpected charges we did not knowingly agree to. This felt deceptive and intentionally misleading. It was clear he assumed we were naïve because we were a younger group in our early 20s. He said he could not split the check but offered to take all of our debit cards and charge them individually, which made no sense and felt extremely sketchy. The food was overpriced for the quality provided. Overall, the experience felt dishonest and was not worth the money. Will not be returning. read more

Great appetizers, loved their main courses. Would go back any time! Food is delicious. The kids love it too. read more

I've been here before during dinner and it was good. But my lunch visit without reservations - not so much. Granted they were extremely busy with a huge party going on. And my business date, I assumed had a reservation, but did not. So we were confined to the bar area. OK, bar area. So I see a table for 4, and it's only 2, and I feel well OK, in this upscale tata restaurant. And they kept asking me to push my seat in because they were bumping into me. And then my date arrives and the hostess come screaming "You do not have a reservation for this table!". So we had to find a spot at the bar. It was a humiliating experience, to say the least. read more

We went here to celebrate a birthday on our visit. Another review gave this restaurant a 3.5 for service and a 5 for food. I think that rating is spot on. The food is great! The lobster risotto was a special, and the gnocchi was tasty. The service definitely needs some polishing. The waiter's first words to us were, "So, what would you like?" There was no mention of the specials, no beverage inquiries...it seemed like he just wanted to get out of there. As it was a birthday, we called ahead and were told that they provide a complimentary dessert for the celebrant. The bill arrived with no dessert, so we had to inquire about the dessert even when we told the waiter we were celebrating a birthday. The restaurant provides a tasty biscotti/cookie gift on your way out. As you can guess, not provided by the waiter. One of us had to ask what the basket of wrapped items was for. At least for future guests, the waiter will probably be different, so it's good to know you will be getting delicious food, with the wildcard being service. read more

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I called to order and they didn't ask what size entree I wanted. It was huge! For me that wasn't good news since I have a small appetite. Also I would have preferred no prawns; it tasted fishy. read more

Great place , service and food is amazing! Absolutely amazing! Everything tasted incredibly delicious, the steak, pasta and pizza, mocktail tasted just as a cocktail but no alcohol and I've got delicious complimentary coffee from our wonderful waiter. Best experience ever. read more

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