Great place for a large family. They take reservations which is hard to find in Gulf Shores. Excellent food, reasonably priced. Great happy hour specials too. Thank you for the great service. Made for a great end to our vacation. read more

Carmelo's is one of our favorite places to eat at while in OB! The food and the service is always top tier! We were a group of 5 so we shared 2 appetizers, calamari and meatballs. They were both really good. The calamari was fresh and lightly battered and fried. The meatballs were great as well. They were both half price during happy hour. We also enjoyed complimentary bread service with olive oil and Italian seasonings. My husband and I shared the lasagna for dinner because it can basically feed 4 people! It was delicious and very authentic tasting. Although we went on a Thursday evening, they do offer a daily entree special Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for $16.99 or $18.99. read more

Ristorante Carmelo - Italian Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Service is always amazing. Food was good. Always love the atmosphere here. Perfect for large parties! read more

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My husband had selected this place to celebrate our 41st Anniversary while we are in Orange Beach for a couple Days. The food is fabulous and delicious as well as abundantly.. We will certainly come back to this restaurant. read more

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service let me down tonight. we sat at the bar which was enjoyable but service was lacking. drinks never refilled, olive oil only obtained because it was in reach . beautiful restaurant with great outdoor area but menu is lacking in choice selection. very limited with few to no vegetarian options. veal used in many dishes. i was however able to select a dish i really enjoyed and would gladly return. ( i just won't sit at the bar) read more

Ristorante Carmelo - Italian Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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Service was great! I had the special lasagna and my wife opted for the chicken parm! It was HUGE!! We ate two more meals off it (with sides) at home. Just across the street from our condo so walked, and glad to be able to walk home with all we ate. Good pricing and wine . Will go back when we're there. read more

Ristorante Carmelo - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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Me and my boyfriend went for our 2 year anniversary and this did not disappoint! It was so good 10/10 recommend! Our server was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions! Thank you Khrisy you were an amazing server!!! read more

Ristorante Carmelo - Italian Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

This spot really felt like a hidden gem! It's located in a plaza of restaurants and stores. So there's a lot of parking. We came while visiting AL. Let's talk food! The lasagna was very good, but massive. It can easily be shared. I struggled to get through 5 bites without getting full!! The sauce that the mussels were in... wow SO good, I honestly could've taken that home My partner had the spaghetti and said the it was good & had flavor! I was really impressed with this spot. We sat outside and enjoyed the live music from the spot next door, which was very good. I'd come back here and recommend this spot while in the area! Also, our server Anna, was exceptional! 5 stars for her!!! She was very nice, knew the menu, and able to help us with choices. read more

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Great atmosphere, very nice bar with attentive skilled bar tenders and great food!. Just east of Publix on the Beach Road. read more

The pictures I posted are deceiving. There was nothing appetizing about them. The Bruschetta tasted like old tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and was bland. It certainly was not freshly made. The Calamari was cold and soggy. The bartender was inattentive and the bar lacked any atmosphere. We certainly will not be visiting again. read more

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We went to Carmelo's restaurant tonight. It was Ravioli night special and it was very good. We had Great service Phillip was great. Love their bread I had 2 loaves awesome crispy on the out side and pillowy & fresh on the inside. I had the crab ravioli it was very good. My Husband had the truffle mushroom ravioli. The restaurant was very nice. It could up its game with tablecloths & small lights at each table. It would add to the ambience. read more

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Our food was wonderful from the warm bread, cocktails, salad and pasta. We ate here last year and chose this for our anniversary dinner this year. Our server Zach was personable and very nice. The Ambiance was also very nice we came to the restaurant around 6pm and the first to be seated outside. It was nice to be the only ones outdoors but it was an early dinner. I can't wait to come eat here again if we end up in Orange Beach next year. read more

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The ambiance was nice. The service was superb. The bread was delish, the meatballs and sauce were really good, the lasagna was humongous and like five servings and tasted impeccable and the Alfredo dish was next level with the pappardelle noodles and grilled chicken....!!! read more

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Another extraordinary evening!! Way too much food !!! Drinks poured perfectly and you could not ask for a better waitress than Sarah and her daughter!!! The pesto sauce was loaded with basil and it was perfect one we the tortellini's and mushrooms. Added shrimp as well. Lasagna was HUGE... took home enough for the next day lunch and dinner. Desserts.... Lemon ricotta cake is light but loaded with flavor. it looked huge but it was not too sweet so it was easily eaten. read more

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Great option for late lunch/early dinner with a daily happy hour from 3-6 PM that offers discounts on appetizers and certain alcoholic beverages. Dedicated parking and no step entrance makes sure easy access. Offering both a bar area and the dining area allows you to choose how you want to relax. We were pleasantly greeted and quickly seated for an early dinner and enjoyed some of their house, salad (large enough to share) and homemade bread, which was great. We enjoyed several of their entrées that included the house special Seafood pasta. Their menu also offer a variety of veal dishes, which I haven't seen since Chicago. Reasonably priced left room for dessert to go, which was super generous portions. A really nice option from your standard Cajun or seafood options that are plentiful in the area read more

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We came here on our last night in Orange Beach and sat on the patio and it was very lovely. Our waiter, I think Phillip, was a doll and gave great service. We had the carrozza appetizer and it was downright delicious and pretty decadent! The bread service was delicious, hot and fresh! We shared a few dinners - Ammazzafame was delicious and the Veal Piccata was amazing but the Maielando was pretty meh. We tried several of their house cocktails and all loved them. I had the italian rum punch and it was very yummy! read more

Ristorante Carmelo - Carrozza - Italian Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Ordered the Scaloppine Abruzzese. Amazing dish but I would recommend either an elongated plate or take the recommendation for another plate. It's a lot of food! The music was appropriate and the wine cellar we walked through was perfect. The service I can't say enough for. She was attentive and very helpful. We will be back! read more

Food was excellent. Would definitely recommend it. We took the leftovers back to the condo and heated them up the next day and they were still delicious. read more

Service staff were amazing, very accommodating for our large party despite having ordering mixups on our party's end. Food was delicious - recommend their charcuterie board for an app. Really good seating inside and felt together without having a separate room. Only area of improvement was how long the food took to come out as the food orders sent were accurate but the entrees took some time, salads and apps were quick. Would overall recommend! read more

This is my second review of this fabulous restaurant. I had the veal piccata, and it was absolutely divine. Everything was "just right" about it. My husband had one their specialties...Ammazzafame. It is Penne rigate, Porcini mushrooms, sausage, broccoli, sun-dried tomato, and capers. It must have been good because when he finished, his plate looked like it just came out of the dishwasher. We ordered to cannolis to take back to our condo. The cannolis were light and creamy and very good. We are eagerly awaiting our next trip to the area to try another of their fabulous dishes. read more

Anna was absolutely amazing! Everything she recommended was fantastic - 10/10 Wine, appetizers, and entrees were great. We took a piece of chocolate cake home read more

Ristorante Carmelo - Italian Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

This was our first time here, and we live here! Not sure why we have never been here but OMG... Upon arriving our server Sara, took the time to describe some of the dishes and give her recommendations. The bread and rosemary oil was a huge surprise and was excellent. My daughter got the Chicken parm and it was MASSIVE. My dad got the spaghetti and meatballs special and some of the best meatballs he's ever had. I had the veal Marsala and it was amazing. Tasted almost like french onion soup. We are local and will absolutely be back! read more

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We sat at a high top in the bar and it was just right. Our server, Philip was terrific and had good recommendations. He brought us a fresh baked loaf of bread and we loved it. My wife had a Negroni while we examined the menu. First we ordered Caesar salad with anchovies on the side. She had the steamed mussels with crostini and I ordered linguine with clam sauce. Next time I'll ask for it without the mushrooms (they were good but there were just too many of them) The meal was all delicious and we even brought home some leftovers read more

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The food was amazing, definitely worth going for Italian food the service is great. And it tastes like Italy. read more

Ristorante Carmelo - Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

The front desk lacked personality, didn't ask if we would like to sit inside/ outside, and stuck us in a corner to be forgotten. My daughter scooped up her sauce to let me have a taste and behold there was a hair in it. we did get a new one but the price vs the amount of food was wild. The bread that comes out was good. And my husband did enjoy his lasagna.... The dish I got looked like something I could have made in 5 min at home. So it lacked the look of a dish you get when you go out and spend so much on a dish. Also, This was good, but I told the waitress I didn't eat meat, asked for mozz sticks which she said this was the closest thing to that.... So we got it. It was stuffed with meat. my husband enjoyed them. Picture attached read more

Ristorante Carmelo - Italian Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

I was a bit hesitant with this one. It's in a strip mall which isn't a big deal but we were seated by a window and I think the flies had reserved the table before us. I know the hostess saw him just chilling on the table. I had to ask her could she at least get it up for us. She finally woke him up from his nap and he left but then another one came by. My husband suggested with the restaurant being dim the flies are attracted to the light and it didn't help we were seated by the exit door. Anyway, we sit down and the water glasses were dirty and before I could say anything our water was poured. We sat them on the far table just in case any other flies came by thirsty. Why 5 stars??? The food. The food made up for any issues. Amazing! The portion sizes are epic and it doesn't take away from the taste. The manager came by to explain how most items are imported and some pasta is made in house. You can tell. The marinara sauce is cooked for 12 hours. Next time I will ask for a table away from the window!! Because there will be a next time. read more

Ristorante Carmelo - Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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Went for an early dinner. Split the stuffed meatball appetizer, veal marsala & chicken with artichoke hearts. Our server was Derek who did a great job. Ambiance was classy, with a walk through the wine "cellar" read more

Ristorante Carmelo - Stuffed meatball appetizer - Italian Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

We were visiting the area and after a few nights of seafood and steaks we decided Italian sounded good. Based on the Yelp reviews we called and booked a table. It is a bit more casual than restaurants we typically have dinner in, but don't let that stop you. The food was really tasty and while the service left a bit to be desired, we were pleased overall. We had the house salad minus the onion to start and it was large enough to share. The warm bread was wonderful! I had a pasta with a smoky pink sauce that was very good. My hubby had the veal parmigiana and it was huge. We contemplated dessert but we were too full to partake in that. They did allow me to bring my own wine for a $20 corkage fee. Overall good experience. read more

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OMG what a hidden jewel in Orange Beach. We drove over from Pensacola so worth the drive. Lasagna was excellent filled with beef veal and pork full of ricotta, the gnocchi for me stole the show light fluffy in a nice light sauce. Cesar salad was dressed perfectly, and did I mention rosemary bread right out of oven. Our server Derek was pleasant and very knowledgeable about menu. Nicely decorated interior very clean and welcoming. They open at 3pm. Highly recommend read more

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Vacation on the beach, Ristorante Carmelo was highly recommended by the locals and tourist. I really enjoyed my meal. I ordered the Melanzane Parmigiana, baked eggplant layered with a light tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese with bread and olive oil. I would recommend if you enjoyed pasta without seafood. read more

Ristorante Carmelo - Bread and olive oil. - Italian Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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Great food, and service. Plenty of food! We had a very nice waitress from Ukraine. We love this place and its atmosphere! Keep up the great work! read more

Cool atmosphere, great food and service. We arrived early for our reservation but were seated immediately.

As we prepare to leave to go back home to Missouri, I just have to compliment Ristorante Carmelo once again for a delicious meal and warm welcoming service. We will be sure to visit again on our next visit! read more

Amazing service and food! They treated us so well and we enjoyed the service, food and experience. We got there early and took our time. read more

Ristorante Carmelo - Amazing food! - Italian Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

The food was great! The bartender was very friendly. The problem came with the bill. On the website and on a poster ON THEIR DOOR, it says appetizers are seven dollars during happy hour. With the exception of the meat and cheese tray. That was the only exclusion. I get my check and everything is full price. (I had put my card down and the bartender, grabbed it without letting me see the ticket first otherwise I would've noted it before he ran the card) When I brought it up to him, he said "Oh, I'm sorry. I'll make sure Management knows about it." not sorry, let me fix it. He said again. I will let them know the website is wrong and I showed him a picture of his own front door with the sign. Oh, I'm sorry I'll let someone know is all I got. There are a ton of great restaurants in Orange Beach Alabama. I think I'll stick with the honest ones. read more

Food was delicious. Portions are big. Lasagna is the best ever. Our waiter was fantastic. Don't let the strip mall fool you. This place is the best restaurant we've been to on the beach. We will be back next time we are in town. read more

We come here every year on our beach trip. The food is absolutely amazing! Everything is so good!! Hands down the best lasagna!!

Visited Carmelo's while on vacation in Orange Beach. Celebrating my wife's birthday. Food and service was great. Thanks for helping us celebrate this special occasion. read more

It was so amazing! i'll definitely be making this place a monthly visit I got the ravioli special, which was cheese with vodka sauce, and we also got the stuffed meatball with mozzarella. read more

Ristorante Carmelo - Cheese ravioli w/ vodka sauce and stuffed mozzarella meatballs! They were absolutely amazing im definitely making this a monthly visit - Italian Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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Veal was tough, grilled chicken was too salty, gnocchi with veal was way too salty. And it took 10 minutes of standing at the host stand for anyone to greet us. read more