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    Carmine's

    3.7 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:30 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    CARMINE'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Ceasar salad, arrabbiata, gnocchi
    Clara S.

    We came on a beautiful sunday summer evening and sat at the bar on the rooftop patio. The vibes are excellent here, as is the overall service and experience. I had a delicious glass of chianti with our meal. We got the ceasar salad, arrabbiata, and gnocchi. Everything was delicious and nice portions. Can't wait to be back and try more dishes!

    Safia S.

    Old school Italian on a rainy cold night? Yes, please. Carmines on a week night is still busy but way less chaotic. I was seated promptly by a wonderful member of the wait staff. I wasn't too famished so the server recommended the papardelle ( which are made in house). This meal was just what I needed. Deliciously fresh pasta with zesty tomato sauce and warm bread!

    Lasagna
    John G.

    We've waited for months for them to open. They tore down the old building and built a new one. The decor and service are great especially our server Chersti. The food was just ok, not like we remembered . The veal piccata could have been more tender and the chicken Parmesan was huge but just ok and the lasagna hit the spot. The sizes are big so don't order too many appetizers! A hit with our group was the banana pie, which we cleaned the plate.

    Only ate a third of the chicken parm and still had enough for lunch the next day.
    Suvondal T.

    Listen... everybody cannot get me outside in negative 35-degree Chicago weather at night But for my goddaughter's 18th birthday, I did it and let me tell you, it was WORTH IT. Every negative degree. Every layer of clothing. Every step outside Italian food is my absolute favorite, so I was excited to see that Carmine's Italian Restaurant is back open and just in time for Chicago Restaurant Week! The $60 Restaurant Week menu did not disappoint. For appetizers, you can choose between stuffed mushrooms or calamari. For salads, there's the caprese or Caesar salad. Quick note: the Caesar dressing does include anchovies, which gives it a strong, authentic Italian flavor so if you're sensitive to that or have allergies, just keep that in mind. For your main course, you can choose from a variety of pastas like cheese ravioli, spaghetti and meatballs, and more or go for an entrée. I had the chicken parmesan, and baby... it was EVERYTHING And for dessert, you get to choose between tiramisu or cheesecake. The portion sizes? Let's just say they understood the assignment I was so hungry that I started eating before taking pictures, so I only snapped my entrée The staff was friendly, the vibe was intimate yet spacious, and the aesthetics were beautiful. Carmine's used to be one level, but now it's two levels, and the space feels warm, elevated, and welcoming. I'm honestly just happy that Carmine's is back open. And yes, I'll definitely be going back. If you're looking for a cozy Italian spot with great food and atmosphere, do yourself a favor and check out Carmine's.

    Seafood salad
    Elle Z.

    Welcome back, Carmine's! We had 4pm reservations and were STOKED to go there today, their 1st day of business! The new building is fabulous! Enter into a bar foyer area with a hostess at the end. We had reservations and were greeted promptly. We were told to take staircase or the elevator. We chose the stairs. It's a GORGEOUS winding stairway, but with wet boots it is a teensy bit slippery. So if you take the staircase be cautious if your shoes are wet. The structure is truly fabulous. The 2nd floor is beautiful. Gorgeous bar area with ginormous televisions screens. Definitely not overcrowded room, and the choice music is fabulous. We loved it. We sat at a table, not a booth. (I don't like booths so glad we got a table.) Our server was Bruno. Very nice guy and very attentive. First question was about food allergies, which is so refreshing as a gal who suffers from anaphylaxis-type. I only stated nuts and sesame. My mistake. I felt very comfortable eating here. My tablemate ordered the seafood salad and I got my favorite... chicken Vesuvio. Choice of chicken on bone or off? I chose on. I should have said chicken breast with the bones but ask them to remove the bone and cartilage of the breast after it's cooked. Makes it way easier to cut and eat. My Chicken Vesuvio was $38 and served in a beautiful lemon sauce (would have liked a bit more juice, cuz it was so delish) a breast, wing, leg and thigh. The only issue was my fault. It was covered in peas and I'm allergic. The kind of allergy where simple removal from the plate was all I needed. They offered twice to remake it but I insisted no! It was my fault and removing the peas was sufficient in this case. (I asked if the dish had capers, not peas! And yes, peas are listed on the menu, I just missed it.) My chicken was insanely delish. Perfection, actually! My tablemate ate part of the chicken breast and one of the potatoes. Said it was juicy and he might get that next time. But he had his own dish. Seafood salad ($32) with shrimp and lots of calamari! Lots! Served on a bed of lettuce with a dressing but I forgot to ask which kind. I think it might have been an Italian vinaigrette. He said he'd definitely order that seafood salad again. Having Carmine's reopen is a great start to 2026. It's one of my most favorite restaurants and we are super excited about the patio opening at some point.

    Chopped salad
    Leonard Yelp M.

    We returned to restaurant after being going for a few years. The overall setting changed with space and more space. The room is very large which allow sound to travel back and forth. The booth was very colorful popping and was very warm. The eggplant stack was on point. The stack and 6 layers the alternate with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, crispy egg plant layer, arugula, and the drizzle of balsamic vinegar. The olives flanked the stacks on each side. Slivers of Parmesan cheese on each stack. This is a must on our return. The chopped salad was very engaging and most enjoyable. The salad was separated with chopped elements in pyramid on base of lettuce. The ingredients were carrots, beets, celery, tomatoes, red bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, cumbersome, and olives surrounded to pyramid with side order of blacken shrimp. The dressing was serviced on the side. They should bottle the salad dressing, it was an Italian vinaigrette. The Chicken Milanese with arugula on the side was very thin, and lack flavor in the actual meat. We spoke with Steve the manage. He indicated that we would speak with chef. We ask for manager card. The card have not come yet. We will return placing chicken milanese on the side for another choice, the eggplant stack, and the chopped salad will be selected. Shalom

    Veal Parmesan
    John S.

    I've always been a fan of Carmine's - good Italian food with big portions and decent price point. The veal parm was HUGE and nicely breaded and tender. The zuppa di pesce was full pf seafood and the spicy sauce a nice conpliment. Sevice was slower than expected, but we were a large party.

    Wine recommended by Yuly.
    Kate G.

    Just went for the first time since the reopening. The food is just as I remembered and so delicious. Every course was incredible! The server, Yuly, was honestly the best part! She knew her wines and the menu incredibly well. Her personality was perfect for the atmosphere and she took lovely care of us. Will as for her and her recommendations again.

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    The food and the ambience was great great scenery looking out the balcony on Rush Street

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    Remodel looks amazing! Food was great, and our server Matt made the experience extremely enjoyable!

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    Is this the same restaurant as the family-style one in NY?

    No, this restaurant is only in Chicago, it is from the Rosebud company.

    Does Carmine's offer gluten free pasta?

    Yes. Gluten free is available upon request

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