Carmine's Italian Restaurant - Washington D.C.

"We liked the penne a la vodka (very creamy), the fried calamari ( loved the crunch), and scarpariello wings. We remembered to order from the lunch menu, as the dinner servings were large, we still had enough for a meal at the restaurant and a couple more meals at home. Really reasonable prices. We received excellent service from Makayla and the rest of the staff."

"I went here with some friends for a lunch, and we had a really good meal! I recommend going for lunch in the early afternoon, because the restaurant atmosphere was quiet and relaxed. However, I’m sure going for dinner would be just fine, too. The service was welcoming and our waiter was very patient, kind, and gave us good suggestions. Finally, the food was really delicious and good! I would definitely recommend getting the lunch portion Penne alla Vodka (best shared between two to three people) and the Chicken Parmesan. The only thing to take note of for anyone unfamiliar with the menu is that the cuisine is not truly authentic Italian food; it definitely has New York Style Italian food incorporated. Also, the food was a bit expensive (however, I understand that it is a more pricey restaurant, and the fact that it is in downtown DC). Nonetheless, the food was very enjoyable and I had a great experience at this restaurant!"

"Food was good. We didn't realize the plates were family sized portions so we did over order. We were seated next to the window at the front of the restaurant, and every time someone opened the door (which was every few minutes) it made a very loud and long creaking sound so that took away from us enjoying the experience."

"We went here for a Christmas Girls Night Out and we had the absolute best time! Our waiter was very attentive and helpful. We asked him for lots of recommendations and he absolutely delivered with some fantastic dishes! I am gluten free so he was very helpful to get our table gluten free dishes to share. The atmosphere in the restaurant was wonderful- classy but relaxed. We definitely recommend going to Carmine's for a nice dinner experience!"

"Excellent family style Italian meals. Old school hospitality and service. Great food and nice selection of drinks. DC outpost of NYC classic. As many mentioned, large portions of food is served family style for sharing. Staff are warm and attentive. The porterhouse is the center of attraction. Good to share and maybe pair with 1 or 2 other dishes."