Carmello's of Old Town Manassas

"We have nothing but AMAZING things to say about Carmello’s, chosen as one of 4 top Restaurants in Prince William county! We were thrilled to host a private client event for almost 90 guests at the restaurant which involved a lot of planning and staff to make it go smoothly. This was our 8th annual VIP Winter White Party so needed to be perfect. We started the planning process months before the event and Stephen remained in regular contact with us to ensure everything was planned to a T. They were very accommodating and helped us pick a fantastic menu. The night of the event, Stephen, Nick, Brian, Melissa and the entire staff were extremely kind and professional with our guests. The food was amazing, especially the salmon! All of our guests had rave reviews for the food and the service. The whole experience was an absolute pleasure. Whether you’re planning an event or just thinking of going here for dinner, you will not be disappointed!!"

"We hosted a wedding rehearsal dinner for 28 at Carmelo's and it was a seamless and wonderful experience. The folks there gave great advice on food and wine choices and set-up, the space was warm and intimate, the dinner was delicious, and the service was exceptional. We had some unexpected toasts, and the staff was careful not to interrupt the flow, but also kept us on track. Communication all along was superb, there were no surprises, and it was a delightful evening all around. Many thanks to everyone who made our evening so memorable!"

"My significant other and I have been dining at Carmello’s for a very long time. Yesterday I made dinner reservations for 7:00 and mentioned it was her birthday. The service is usually top notch at this establishment, but for some reason, last night it was terrible. I ordered the veiras and it was great. My parter ordered the special, bacon wrapped filet mignon, asparagus and potatoes (the server told us it was with mashed potatoes, and they were whole boiled red potato’s) The temperature she requested was medium. When our food came out, after what seemed like a longer than usual wait (could be because they were busy, that’s understandable). Our food comes out and my SO cut into her steak, it was very well done. We let the server know, and they apologized and took it back to make her a new one at the right temperature. This took another 30 minutes of which I had to wait to eat my food until she got hers, so I had mine pretty cold. The taste was still good, but this was a major inconvenience. To top things off, our water was not refilled one time our entire meal, other than by someone other than our server, right before we walked out the door. My SO’s martini glass sat on the table and empty for our entire stay, our bread basket sat on the table the whole time, as well as soiled appetizer plates. The manager on duty came and apologized for the steak and brought it out himself, then I had to track him down to relay once again that it was my SO’s birthday because apparently nobody was told. He offered us a free dessert for the inconvenience. I have to say, this is one of the absolute worst experiences as far as service goes when we’ve been out for a meal I think I’ve ever had. This is a fine dining restaurant, which is reflected in the price of the food, but last night it wasn’t reflected in the service whatsoever. This was a huge heartbreak for me, because it ruined what was supposed to be a special night for her. After years of coming here, it was a huge letdown to have this experience at what was one of our favorite restaurants. I hope someone sees this and addresses it so the establishment doesn’t lose loyal diners like us. I never write reviews, but this is something I felt I needed to let others know. I have attached photos of the empty martini glass, as well as the empty water glass that you can see we moved from the back of the table to the front, and still weren’t offered more water until we had our food boxes up and check on its way."

"Food was all very good: bread, salad, soup, fish. I don’t like truffle oil, so the server accommodated by offering an alternate salad dressing. The blue cheese dressing was delicious but at the same time let the other ingredients come forward. The soup was served in an unusually large bowl with high sides. It was a little awkward to work around its edges. I will definitely return here for any special occasion in the future. The Portuguese red wine (Quinta de Chocopalha) was a nice accompaniment."

"My husband and I went here last night for our first date night in months and had a spectacular time! Our waiter, Stephen/Steven, was friendly and fast with service, and the food was delicious. My husband rarely finishes his appetizers and finished his entire bowl of soup (bisque de camarao)! I got the beet salad and vegetarian lasagna and thoroughly enjoyed both. We "split" a crème brûlée (he had a bite) for dessert. We had a great time and would love to go back for future romantic outings!"