I'm officially obsessed with this place. I'm not even lying to you. The best empanadas I've ever…read morehad in my entire life. They are so addicting. I'm actually glad I don't live super close to this place because I would get it every day. The chopped cheese sandwich is also to die for.

Very good Cuban made fresh to order. They used pulled pork so the meat was very tender and moist…read more The bread was thin with a nice outer crust...very unique and very good. I would definitely stop in for a cuban sandwich you like them. $12 I also tried to Chimi de Res and it was the same unique bread with a fantastic sauce, hamburger, and a slaw to bring it all together. $11.50 While waiting for the sandwiches, I ordered the pizza empanada. It was the perfect snack, very tasty stuffed with cheese and red sauce. The dough was really good, soft, warm with great flavor. $1.85

I can't believe we had never been to Carmine's before. Honestly, I didn't even realize it was there…read moreuntil a couple of weeks ago when we happened to drive by. I remembered the building from when it was Cal's and had no idea Carmine's had moved into the space. I'm glad we finally decided to stop in because this place was an absolute home run. The dining room is on the smaller side and pretty simple, but that's part of its charm. It's comfortable, welcoming, and puts the focus exactly where it belongs, on the food. We arrived around 5:00 p.m. and there was only one other table occupied, but by the time we finished dinner the restaurant had filled up. After eating there, it's easy to understand why. My wife and I are admittedly pizza snobs. At our home in Phoenix we even have an outdoor wood-fired pizza oven, so we're probably a little more critical than the average customer. Naturally, when we saw pizza on the menu we had to order one. We went with the Carmine Pizza, and it completely exceeded our expectations. The crust had great texture, the toppings were balanced, and everything worked together without trying too hard. I'd go as far as saying it's one of the best pizzas I've had in North Providence. I also ordered the Italian Wedding Soup, something I hadn't had in years, and it instantly reminded me why I used to love it. It was flavorful, comforting, and exactly what I was hoping for. For my entrée I ordered the veal parmigiana. I always think it's a good benchmark for an Italian-American restaurant because it sounds simple, but you'd be surprised how many places manage to overcook the veal or drown everything in mediocre sauce. Carmine's got it exactly right. The veal was tender, the breading stayed crisp under the sauce, and the gravy had that rich, homemade flavor that reminded me of family dinners growing up. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, just the way it should be. Unfortunately, we were too full for dessert. The portions here are generous, and considering the quality of the food, I thought the prices were extremely reasonable. One of the nicest surprises of the evening was finding out our server was also the owner. He spent some time telling us about the restaurant, why he moved into this location, and checked on us throughout the meal without ever hovering. You could tell he genuinely cared that everyone was enjoying themselves, and that kind of hospitality is becoming harder to find. If you're visiting for the first time, just know there's no dedicated parking lot, so you'll need to park on the street. It wasn't an issue at all, and certainly not something that would keep us from coming back. In fact, there's no question we'll be back. It's not a matter of if, but when. They're close enough to our home in Lincoln that I can already see takeout becoming a regular thing after a long week when neither of us feels like cooking. This was one of those meals that exceeded every expectation. Great food, generous portions, fair prices, and an owner who clearly takes pride in what he's serving. Carmine's has earned every bit of this five-star review.

A little hidden gem , with AMAZING FOOD ! Seafood is so…read morefresh . We have been going since they opened. Never had a bad meal everything is so fresh and cooked to order . The lobster roll and lazy man lobster to die for lol.. if you haven't been get up and go you won't be sorry ....

Came for cinco de mayo yesterday. Service was good given the busy holiday with the restaurant being…read morepacked. The staff was competent, effective and you can tell they were organized and prepared, not their first rodeo. They got Us in for a walk in waitlist within 15mins which shocked me as we were 4th in line on their waitlist link. Having a waitlist link was impressive in itself tbh. Love the communication for customers... showing the wait time and which spot in line you have. Chips and water came out quick even with the packed restaurant. At the end, I believe a manager, came by to ask how our dining experience was and to clear the table. Love that ! Nice that the manager jumps in to help and takes time to check in with customers. I was very impressed by their operations. I had el pastor tacos which the cinnamon-ish flavor profile wasn't my taste but the tacos were good if you enjoy that, came with black refried beans and rice. Rice was really good! I had the spicy Diablo margaritas with tajin rim and really enjoyed that as well. My bf had the birria tacos which came with the dip and he said it was mid, could've been better as wasn't much flavor. I also had shrimp ceviche which was ok too. Was hoping for more flavor. Really loved the warm tortilla chips and salsa was nice. We also ordered the cheese queso blanco dip which was really good.

Food was good, decent portions, semi high price point, but not too bad. Love that they offered…read moremocktails without having to ask for them. Served was really nice and attentive. Loved the sign when you first walk in. Music not loud at all, they do have tv's to play sports games. Seating, size friendly, tables spaces well . Also outdoor seating in the warmer weather. Parking, This is an actively SHARED lot, you will most likely have to drive around for parking .

We had tacos and burgers on our trip. The food was all so good. The dining room is small but cozy…read moreenough. A huge tv had some weird desperate housewives show (haha). Service was super attentive and nice. We really loved our visit.

I visited as a part of the RI Food Fights burger competition. My coupon gave me a standard…read morecheeseburger, so I paid a bit extra to upgrade it to the ABC burger, which featured avocado and bacon. The bacon was cooked well, and the avocado was very fresh and ripe. While the burger itself was small, it had a great flavor, and the char on the bun gave a great extra crunch. The restaurant is very small, with a few tables inside and a small parking lot attached. They offer a varied menu, and the drinks are canned. The server was friendly and my food was prepared fairly quickly. If I were in the area again, I'd definitely consider stopping by and ordering this burger!

I really enjoyed chatting with the owner of this business. It's so important to support our local,…read moresmall businesses. She was so sweet. The food was absolutely delicious. You knew that it was fresh, and that someone really cared. There's plenty of seating for a quick lunch, super casual. I had a falafel burger with some Cajun seasoned fries. It was super tasty. The owner mentioned that she does some soul food on the weekends, and I am hyped up to try it out!

Staff were very nice , service was accurate. It's a small business owner. Lots is space inside for…read moreseating. The food is always delicious.

Been waiting to try this place for years, finally went and the food was fantastic, big portions,…read moregreat prices and friendly service. Will definitely be back!

I had a horrible experience. I had gone to celebrate with friends and family for my birthday. This…read morelady with white short hair decided to bang a bong next to my new born for someone's birthday,, as my fiancee is tryna get her attention to please move he realized he had to raise his voice to get her to please stop hitting the bong near my baby and this BIG lady with red hair decided to interject herself and yell at him and grill him the whole time and ruined my experience we decided to just grab the check and leave. That BIG URSILA LOOKALIKE NEEDS TO LEARN HOSPITALITY.

Best portions around! Super friendly service. The servers treat you like family. I love the prime…read morerib, it's huge and delicious. All the food is great, I promise you won't leave hungry. Lots of Portuguese food options if you like that. Drinks are also very generous!

I was really looking forward to trying this restaurant. I wish I could give a good review I…read moreremember Joseph's restraunt fondly. The food was subpar, also there was a fly flying around the table our entire meal my husband said the sauce on chicken parm was inedible. The Mozambique dip for bread was Very Good but that's about all that was good.

Not sure what happened in the last few months but definitely went so far down hill that they fell…read moreoff the earth. They had the best nachos and now they were just sitting in a pool of broth which made them soggy. In my early review my only complaint was that the wait staff wasn't very attentive. Well it looks like they took that and doubled down. We now have to get up and order at the bar. I will not go to a restaurant where I have order my food at a counter unless its fast food and even then I'll do drive through. I go to a sit down restaurant for the food and service and when I'm not getting one I won't go back.

Back again! I do love Maiz. There have been some changes, not all are positively viewed by others…read more The food is on point and quite yummy. The staff is super friendly, however they are reduced to only serving the food not taking the order. It is not a big deal to me, however I can see it being an issue for others. The food was as good as ever, again another "however", there seems to be small er portions and the pizza has gone away (the old oven isn't working to par) and the street corn is demoted to kernels in a very small dish drowning in the condiments. Note the 3 tortilla chips...not sure what that is about. I could have sworn the burritos came with some sauce on the side, but not sure. I will keep going, the small changes are not a game changer for me and I will continue to recommend them if your looking for good food!