Carlos & Carlos Restaurant

"Just outstanding. I didn't realize that almost every restaurant closes their kitchen at 8pm in downtown Arlington Heights. Carlos & Carlos did not, and I decided to sit at the bar. I was dining solo, which I do often, and I am a proud resident of Arlington Heights. Yet somehow I had never brought myself to Carlos & Carlos. I ordered a grey goose martini, and it was made to perfection. I then ordered the beef carpaccio as an appetizer, and the Fettuccine and Short-ribs for entree. Both dishes were incredible, and the fresh cheese, and warm bread just made it all come together. The ambiance was a fine dining, yet comfortable space for those who are looking for a truly exceptional dining experience. I won't be frequenting anywhere else in Downtown Arlington Heights and I'm pleased to know that Carlos & Carlos is a restaurant establishment in the town that I live. 5 stars across the board."

"It is a tasty, authentic Italian restaurant where the locals also hang out. The food is delicious, and the drinks are spot on. It dies get busy, recommend reservations."

"I’m not sure how this restaurant has a total rating of 4.4 but after this past Saturday night, I feel like it should be -1 out of 5 at most. Food was bad, only good items that were decent were the complimentary bread and the black pasta. Food took 1.5 hrs which is unacceptable for a $$ restaurant. Maybe if it was higher end and a Michelin star, I can understand a little. I’ve been to many Michelin and omakase restaurants, and the service and food are always superb. The lamb chops were horrendously butchered. We asked for medium rare and it came out well-done. First time, I experienced anything above medium rare for lamb chops. It was way too chewy. Veal porterhouse was slightly better, it was cooked medium rare. However, it could have been juicier, a little dry in some spots. The pasta with scampi was way too salty. Service was nonexistent. Water refilled once. After they dropped off the food, they never came back to ask how our food was. We didn’t really know who was our waitress or waiter was because it was that terrible. After they finally cleared our plates, they had the audacity to ask if we wanted dessert. I would highly recommend skipping this restaurant if you’re in the area or just grab pizza nearby. This place is garbage. Oh btw they were out of dinner plates, so they gave us 3 tiny plates."

"Went here with the wife after looking up restaurants in downtown Arlington Heights and this place was awesome. We went at 7:30 on a Friday night and it was pretty packed. We started off trying our best not to eat the tapenade that came with the bread and failing. Then we had the mussels and clams appetizer which was the bomb. We could have just drank that sauce by itself. Then my wife got the black pasta, and I got the pasta with short rib. Both pastas were super delicious but the black pasta took the cake. The sauce was so decadent it was loaded with seafood. We finished off with the creme brûlée which comes topped with berries. Overall a great experience and we will be coming back."

"Excellent Italian food. Service is quick and efficient. This place is distinguished by its authenticity. No bar food here, just a full range of Italian dishes designed to satisfy every palate. One odd thing..only time I have had a wedge salad with a vinaigrette dressing (not bad, but ask for blue cheese). The deserts are something else...leave room because they are made on site and delicious. I was so full I just ordered Tiramisu to go It looked so tasty."