Carmine's Reviews
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- Our waitress was phenomenal!!
Read More On Citysearch by appletonlaurie at Menuism 1/3/2011 - Terrible!
Read More On Citysearch by Misty03 at Citysearch 12/3/2010 - so sorry
Read More On Citysearch latinacarlos 6/30/2010 - Owner is an idiot
Read More On Citysearch callmebond 5/15/2010 - Great food/wait staff/terrible hostsWalked in-hosts didn't even LOOK at us. We were in jeans(nice jeans) and had walked over from the very upscale hotel nearby in which we were staying-thought we would pop in to see if a table was available. Manager came out finally after we were ignored by hosts for 2 minutes(they weren't on phones!), I asked if we were dressed appropriately, he said of course. Hosts still didn't even look or a...
Read More On Citysearch vulrich 10/6/2009 - BewareHad 1/2 Cesar and cheese ravioli. Got ill at 4AM.
Read More On Citysearch 4chun8grl 7/13/2009 - Disappointing return trip to Carmines!!!Every time I am back in Chicago, I love to go to Carmines for the great food and atmosphere. This past Saturday was really disappointing!!!! We made a reservation for 8 people at 8:00PM several weeks ago. We arrived 10 minutes early, and were told we would be seated in 10-15 minutes. That came and went & every time we checked status up front, the hostess was very rude & said either "5 -to-1...
Read More On Citysearch geebabs9199 6/21/2009 - amazingI loved every minute at this place - until they walked us into the overflow seating in the "tent".
The time spent in the bar with the live music beforehand and the food itself made up for a very subpar dining atmosphere. If we'd been in the main restaurant, it would've been 5 stars and superb.
Read More On Citysearch oldhomewbl 6/13/2009 - YummyThis is an Italian restaurant but they specialize in fresh Seafood. It is to die for. I had the clams served with hot garlic bread that you can dip in the sauce. Can you say YUMMY!!
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 10/29/2008 - wonderful!Hubby took me there last night after a very strange week. It did seem to have more than it's share of tourists but honestly the food was wonderful. The service was spectacular and the wine.... oh the wine... well, let's just say it put me in the mood for a even more thrilling evening.
Husband got major points for this choice!
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Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 10/25/2008 - delicious!great quality italian food with a price tag that won't break the bank! plus, the portions are huge so you can totally split and still take home leftovers!! i defintiely reccommend the rigatoni, the vodka sauce is divine!
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 10/20/2008 - world class italian foodcarmines is the excellent place to celebrate special occassions. it an italian restaurant that serves great pastas and fish. my favorite i the toretellini carbonara and the chilean sea bass is really good according to my friends. it is a bit pricey but you get large portions and the food is excellent.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 10/15/2008 - Great Food, Great LocationWe were in town for a Romantic weekend and we were finishing up some shopping when we decided to stop. It was the middle of the dinner rush and we lucked out and got their last walk-in table. We were seated upstairs and it was much more quiet. The atmosphere seemed pretty the standard and our server wasn't the most gifted guy in the world but he was attentive and polite. The bread was served ...
Read More On Citysearch eetcheso 9/3/2008 - TOURIST TRAP!I come to Chicago quite a bit on business, and decided to head to Carmine's on the advice of the concierge at my hotel. My friend and I arrived in that area and right away noticed we were sent to a tourist trap. That entire area is full of midwest tourists looking for a "night out" in Chicago. The service was absolutely laughable, the food was fair-to-poor, and the wine was old (and not in the...
Read More On Citysearch BWEIG 7/24/2008 - Good Food, Not Great
This is the place to be if you're injected with silicon and want to have a little fun with the 40 - 50 something men (sugar daddies). My date and I had dinner (we're both mid-20s) and while I enjoyed my meal ( the stuffed mushrooms are wonderful) I had no idea that the menu was the exact same as Rosebud on Rush. The local scene and the fact that my "homey Italian food" wasn't original was kind ...
Read More On Citysearch nolachitown 7/22/2008 - Amazing ItalianThis is an AMAZING Italian restaurant. The portions are large and the food is full of flavor. A bit expensive but well worth it. Great location and service.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 4/20/2008 - good italian food, not the best serviceWe were from out of town, from Nashville where we are used to going to many good upscale restaurants. We were seated quickly, but the downstairs was very crowded and noisy. I felt like the table next to us could hear our entire conversation. Our waiter was very prompt, but I felt like he was very disinterested in us and more interested in turning our table quickly. Our glasses were always fu...
Read More On Citysearch eboulware 3/19/2008 - Great place to spend your anniversary!My husband and I visited Chicago for our 7 year wedding anniversary. The concierge at our hotel suggested, and then made a reservation for us at Carmine's. From the moment we walked in, we were impressed. As soon as we sat down at the table, our server was there to help us, and offered great suggestions to us. The food was amazing! Be sure to try the Pasta Fagoli, the best I have ever had! ...
Read More On Citysearch CutieBrie0401 2/25/2008 - the place to goi have always had a good time at this place. Large portions of great food. It has at great downtown atmosphere.
Read More On Citysearch SamGPol 2/25/2008 - The best mussels in the countryI stopped by here late night with a friend when we were craving steamed mussels. They were so good, we went back the next night. But they were out! I was destroyed and asked for the manager. Donny called a sister company and was actually going to get tmussels for us, but we decided to have the clams instead and they were just as good. Food, wine, atmosphere, friendly staff - all an A+. Than...
Read More On Citysearch wkendtravlr 12/18/2007 - Horiffic Customer ServiceNot able to rate the food as we never got that far. We had a reservation for 4 arrived ahead of reservation time...to an overly crowded reception area. The scene was out of control and the receptionists were harried. We were told to wait in the bar. 30 minutes past our reservation time we started asking 'how much longer" and were told a "little while", 45 minutes past our reservation time we were...
Read More On Citysearch lfoltz 12/10/2007 - Great spotI have eaten here twice and had a great meal both times. The bar (and the entire restaurant) can be loud and busy, but has good live music. One of the best shrimp cocktails I have ever had and I highly recommend any of the veal dishes.
Read More On Citysearch mdostal 7/22/2007 - looked forward to it, but came out disappointedBecause of its bustling facade and even busier interior dining room, I expected to be very good, or at least decent at the very least. Instead I was very disappointed at my experience there, as I have tried most of the other Italian restaurants in the area, and this had one of the most popular names. I ordered the Parmesan Chicken entree which came with a side of pasta. It looked good, but it ...
Read More On Citysearch thirdcoast4 5/24/2007 - Excellent pasta. A must see for vistors to the downtown area.This past weekend was St. Patrick's Day and I found myself in Chicago with two friends. After a long day and many miles of walking we found ourselves seeking a satisfying meal before we soaked in a few libations. We happened upon Carmine's. The building was inviting and good Italian, despite the holiday, seemed to be just what we needed. I had the basics. Spaghetti and meatballs with an antipasto...
Read More On Citysearch shipkins 3/19/2007 - All around goodFor good eating, just go here. the food is always good and its very nice. always try to eat outdoors.
Read More On Citysearch mickey38 3/19/2007 - Good Italian in a Great LocationFor our anniversary, my wife and I went to Carmine's for dinner. We had to wait an hour and a half after our reservation time to be seated. Luckily, we had read reviews that told us of this ahead of time, so we were all ready to take our time and have a few drinks at the bar. Once we were finally seated, we both found the food to be tasty and to be large and satisfactory portions. We also fou...
Read More On Citysearch ndgravy 1/15/2007 - Left waiting on Christmas EveI made a reservation a week in advance for a party of nine for Christmas Eve. We arrived on time and waited 45 minutes to be seated in a room off the main dining room and next to the entrance to the Kitchen. The staff made no attempt to make ammends even when asked. The food was average at best; my pasta was served luke warm. They won't see my credit card again.
Read More On Citysearch jrcoughli 12/29/2006 - Great Italian, Big Portions!I moved to the city from the south suburbs and happen to be just a few blocks away from Carmines. Its all up to you...the food is fabulous and they serve huge portions. Many can be split between two of you. The restaurant is very noisy, very crowded and extremely smokey. If you don't mind the above mentioned, you will have an evening of some fabulous food. Despite the few negative, I keep goi...
Read More On Citysearch lolox2 11/16/2006 - Over priced, touristyThe food was fair, drinks were watered..for the price..low value....but for some reason the place was packed. Maybe we just ordered the wrong food off the menu. The Pasta was average, have had as good in Olive Garden.
Long wait if you don't have reservations. One woman ate got up and walked out and proceeded to let go of her meal in the street in front of the place....nice atmosphere....made su...
Read More On Citysearch lucyw 7/14/2006 - 30th Birthday Bash a FlopWhat was supposed to be a special evening for my husband turned into a disaster at Carmines. Our waitress was overzealous with the olive oil on our bread plates. In addition, she read the daily specials with no enthusiasm. She carded us and then made a big scene in front of other patrons regarding the validity of our ids. The kicker...our drinks were incorrectly made. The food was cold and bl...
Read More On Citysearch choclab 12/29/2005 - HORRIBLE EXPERIENCEI went to the restaurant not too long ago with a few friends. We were searching through the menu, and decided to order a bottle of wine. We showed our I.D.'s to the waiter, who then showed them to the manager, who told us all of our I.D.'s were fake. All of us were much older than 21, and we offered to show further verification of our age, but the manager refused, and so we left. DO NOT GO T...
Read More On Citysearch skg12 10/30/2005 - User review by ktarkanyWe waited a full hour even though we had reservations. No where to sit so we had to stand while waiting. Hostesses were beyond rude. Food was just OK.
Read More On Citysearch ktarkany 10/11/2005 - Absolute DisappointmentWhat was supposed to be a special occasion turned out to be absolutely disappointing. Service was pretentious and food was barely edible. I was embarressed that I had brought my parents there. I don't know why so many people were there, but I will not be back!
Read More On Citysearch jww444 9/5/2005 - Great Time, great serviceService was superb. Mushrooms to die for and recomended new york steak which I usally stick with filets and was blown away by the NY steak. Fun place and the next time I'm in town I will be back
Read More On Citysearch tanash 7/7/2005 - Great location, Great service, Memorable food.Living only couple of blocks away from Carmine's it is great to know that we can always count on their quality food and service. The Rush street's scene is only the frosting on the cake.
Read More On Citysearch morad 5/20/2005 - Always the BEST!!!!Carmine's in our eyes is really one of the greats!! We headed there for my husband's 30th and we were wined and dined like royalty!! The food is ALWAYS amazing with HUGE portions and the service was GREAT!!! The Caprese Salad and Stuffed Mushrooms are a MUST!!! Their pasta was fabulous and they will go out of their way to make your food made to order how you like it!!!!
The downstairs area is th...
Read More On Citysearch ncswanson 10/5/2004 - service never disappointsI recently hosted 10 of my friends at Carmine's for dinner. I chose this restaurant due to their detail-oriented staff and amazing service. The waitstaff continues to exceed my expectations each time I visit. It was if we were in a private dining room. The food is always great and offers something for everyone. Also, great outdoor dining in the summer. Great people watching in the summer.
Read More On Citysearch smartsusie 5/22/2004 - Slice of ItalyStopped in at Carmine's on a recent trip to Chicago. Had no problem getting a table for four on a Thursday at 9 PM. Great food (especially the veal) and okay service. My only gripes are that the portions are just TOO big, and that my waiter 'argued' about my wanting to refuse a bottle of wine that was obviously "corked".
Read More On Citysearch bobiyd 9/24/2002 - Our absolute Chicago Favorite!!!!!!!Discovered 'Carmine's' when my daughter lived just a block away, and have made it a part of nearly every visit to Chicago since! No matter which restaurant we try, the top votes still go to 'Carmine's'! Even enjoyed a lovely Thanksgiving Dinner there. The service is always superb, the atmosphere friendly & fun! Great bar to wait for your table - tho usually quick to seat. Have tried many ite...
Read More On Citysearch bekke 8/20/2002 - The Best in the CityI LOVE carmines. I really enjoy eating there, the food is always something you can count on, as well as the atmosphere. I can truly say that this is one of my favorite restaurants. The portions are HUGE, the wait staff is amazing, and the bread is simply divine.
Read More On Citysearch presperry3 8/8/2002 - Lotsa foodSeated quickly (and outside too!) and the portions were huge. Sausage and pepper appetizer was big enough for me and my friend to split, and we both eat like horses. My pasta dish was huge as well, and very good. I'd definitely go back.
Read More On Citysearch joez 8/7/2002 - Fave Summer Place!If you can charm the host and get a great table outside, your night is made! The servers are kind and patient...won't rush you if you want to sit and enjoy a few cocktails pre or post dinner. The food is great and frankly quite reasonable for the neighborhood. Try the meatballs!
Read More On Citysearch lesleyo 7/30/2002 - Absolutely the Best Night OutIt's my favorite, and I've been to the top-rated restaurants from Napa Valley-San Diego-New York City-Miami. Even waiting for a table is fun because of the "high energy" ambience. The food is delicious. (Jimmy Buffet was present the night I was there recently). I recommend the Sea Food Salad for something that you can't get anywhere else. It's definitely a "best" Chicago experience.
Read More On Citysearch katiecmartin 7/29/2002 - THE best of the best!Carmine's is the best of the best in Chicago. The food is consistent, and spectacular. The ambiance is great, whether upstairs or down. I highly recommend downstairs for people watching and upstairs for more quiet dinners. Admitedly the wait-staff can be a bit unpredictable, the food is never less than excellent! And I have yet to meet a single waitperson at Carmine's that didn't come around...
Read More On Citysearch wordgirl 6/18/2002
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