IL Carino Restaurant

"Came for the chicken Parm. Was a little bit disappointed when I didn’t see it on the menu. I asked and they said that they could make it for me. I got excited. I started the meal off with some minestrone soup. It was very good, although the portion size was pretty small. I liked the fine cut of the vegetables. Flavorful and rich broth. Then came the chicken Parmesan! It was served on a bed of spaghetti. I had a requested the spicy marinara sauce, that’s just the way I like it. I’m glad I requested this change this sauce because it was very good. The pasta was nice as well. However, I didn’t love the chicken Parm. The breading was soggy. That was a disappointment for me. Also, they brought over crushed red pepper but didn’t offer Parmesan cheese for the entree (although Parmesan cheese was offered for the soup, which I turned down). The vibe inside was nice. Dimly lit with a nostalgic feel. The checks were handwritten, which is a nice touch. The water was constantly refilled. They had availability on a busy night, probably 3/4 full. Extensive wine list, triple the food list. I asked for a glass of rose which cost me $22, which felt expensive, especially for the pour that I was given."

"I had such a negative experience at Il Carino. I went with my mother and girlfriend for New Years Eve dinner and had really bad quality food. I ordered the sea food pasta special and the clams and salmon were not fresh. Moreover, I asked for the alioli sauce option which had a watery taste. I had two bites of it and that was it. My mother and girlfriend had very negative choice as well. My girlfriend ordered a pasta carbonara that had a burnt taste and same thing, was not able to finish it. My mother ordered a salad that was in the specials menu and ate it but said that it was super plain as well. The bread was dry and hard. Had to put a lot of butter to be able to eat it. The worst part about the whole experience was the poor attitude of the waiter who said that we were wrong when we communicated to them that the food had a very bad quality. My mother is from Italy and has been eating highest quality pasta all her life so I have. Never coming back to this restaurant again."

"Just a fabulous experience! The food was outstanding and the service exceptional. Giulio was great, accommodating, and very personable. The home made pasta (fettuccini & ravioli) was delicious and perfectly cooked. They have a great wine list including cognac! The atmosphere is so authentic highlighted by an elegant décor. Highly recommended."

"Good food. Tried the Carbonara and the Gnocchi con crema rosa al tartufo. The carbonara was good though not memorable; the choice of meat is bacon that was rather bland compared to guanciale or pancetta. The gnocchi was very good with a nice crema rosa. Tiramisu was very good, though the size is quite single-serving rather than a dessert meant to be shared— likely for the best after a filling pasta meal."

"An unexpected diamond amongst the surrounding pubs and bars! We walked by it and assumed that it would be only ok food, given that the exterior looked a little uninviting/unimpressive. Don't be fooled by the book cover! Cos this place holds true to its roots and I was brought back to Italy! Real authentic wholesome Italian food, from appetizer to desserts! One of the best Italian restaurants I've been to in the last 6 years! Great service and great atmosphere :) perfect date night!"