Everything was perfect! Moscato and bread starter, Shrimp scampi delicious and the Teramisu was fluffy and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Tomato and Basil Bruschetta, Tiramisu, Calamari
C. Hepp
Our appetizer, entre and dessert were bursting with flavor. The sauces ... Mmm Never fast food. The food has always been delicious, Any day of the week. Please remember this will be a dining experience that lasts hours. So if you have the time go enjoy every bite.
Lindsey Flondro
Carmen’s son was our waiter and treated our table of 12 girls like princesses. Our food was the best italian all of us have had in a while, and the service made our whole night. Incredible for the price! Thank you to Carmen’s for being the highlight of our trip!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bella M.
BEST SERVICE EVER AND BEST MEAL EVER! Little Carmen our waiter was awesome and the whole dinning experience was fabulous. Everyone was more than pleased with the delicious pasta and more. Next time visiting I plan on making a stop here and you should too!
Theresa DeMarco
Stopped here for dinner this evening. What an awesome meal, and the owner was so nice, and we enjoyed the conversations we had with him.We plan on making this a regular place to have a nice dinner.Hubby had the veal parm, which we haven't been able to find any place here that's serves it, until now.Todays special I had was the ravioli stuffed with braised beef it was awesome!If you enjoy Italian (Sicilian) food, this is the place to go!!Thanks, Little Carmen!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veal Marsala, Cannoli
Jeff Newby
The menu has several pizzas listed, but on a Saturday night they were not making pizzas for whatever reason. So I got what they call lasagna, which is a lot of sweet sauce in a bowl that has very thin noodles with cheese and meat, that ends up being a soup. The prices are overpriced for what you get in quality, service and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Madisen Mace
Food was absolutely wonderful but the service was pathetic. I have never had this experience in a “classy” restaurant before. We were treated with the utmost disrespect. From the time we walked in the door, to the time we left. Our waiter, who I believe was either the manager or owner, flew through the specials and seemed like we were an inconvenience to him. All while he treated other patrons in the restaurant like royalty. Not only did he walk them through the entire wine list, but he also went into detail about specials and specific items on their menu, like any decent restaurant would do. Will not return and definitely will not recommend to friends or family. Don’t think twice about stepping foot inside this establishment if you don’t “look” like you have money.
Highly recommended. Excellent little restaurant with great food, atmosphere, and staff. Don’t expect fast food though, sit back and enjoy the experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Mcgregor
Food was 5 star everything was so full of flavor!!!!! I ordered lasagna,meatballs,mozarella stick,stuffed mushrooms,home made Italian dressing is the bomb..Lil Carmen so pleasant !;)Great Authentic Italian Food!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna, Meatball and Cheese Appetizer, Side Salad with House Dressing
James Wolfe
every thing is made fresh on site,pasta and sauces, great tasting food, great service , dark
Good things come to those who wait! Carmen's food is always incredible. Freshly made with every meal. We have been going there for a few years now and it never disappoints.
We were buried disappointed. The food was very pasty and bland. The food came out at all different times so we couldn't eat together. There was a two hour wait four hour food. And when we ask to speak to the owner he was very rude and abrupt. Our server was very good and kept apologizing trying to make it right. Unfortunately none of us will be coming back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Jay D.
We had the Caprece, Chicken All Carmen and Baked Ziti. Food is a a bit pricey but good. I wood give it $$$-$$$$ on the pricing scale. We were disappointed when the Caprece came with balsamic vinaigrette than just with extra virgin olive oil like the menu read. I ordered their house Old Fashion. It was one of the pricier house old fashions I have ever ordered at a restaurant. It was disappointing that they used regular ice causing it to be watered down and half a peel orange. Other than that the food was good.
C B
By far the best Italian I have had in the Sarasota/Bradenton area. The only negative is you will wait awhile for your food. But, it is worth the wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lakota Hancock
Overall experience of this place wasn’t bad! The food my husband & I ordered was good. The waiter did a great job, being that he was the only one serving us with a larger party. Did it take some time? Yes. But it was only 1 man vs. a huge group. Gave 4 stars only because we were there so long, but overall I’d probably return!
Everything was perfect! Moscato and bread starter, Shrimp scampi delicious and the Teramisu was fluffy and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Tomato and Basil Bruschetta, Tiramisu, Calamari
Our appetizer, entre and dessert were bursting with flavor. The sauces ... Mmm Never fast food. The food has always been delicious, Any day of the week. Please remember this will be a dining experience that lasts hours. So if you have the time go enjoy every bite.
Carmen’s son was our waiter and treated our table of 12 girls like princesses. Our food was the best italian all of us have had in a while, and the service made our whole night. Incredible for the price! Thank you to Carmen’s for being the highlight of our trip!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
BEST SERVICE EVER AND BEST MEAL EVER! Little Carmen our waiter was awesome and the whole dinning experience was fabulous. Everyone was more than pleased with the delicious pasta and more. Next time visiting I plan on making a stop here and you should too!
Stopped here for dinner this evening. What an awesome meal, and the owner was so nice, and we enjoyed the conversations we had with him.We plan on making this a regular place to have a nice dinner.Hubby had the veal parm, which we haven't been able to find any place here that's serves it, until now.Todays special I had was the ravioli stuffed with braised beef it was awesome!If you enjoy Italian (Sicilian) food, this is the place to go!!Thanks, Little Carmen!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veal Marsala, Cannoli
The menu has several pizzas listed, but on a Saturday night they were not making pizzas for whatever reason. So I got what they call lasagna, which is a lot of sweet sauce in a bowl that has very thin noodles with cheese and meat, that ends up being a soup. The prices are overpriced for what you get in quality, service and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Food was absolutely wonderful but the service was pathetic. I have never had this experience in a “classy” restaurant before. We were treated with the utmost disrespect. From the time we walked in the door, to the time we left. Our waiter, who I believe was either the manager or owner, flew through the specials and seemed like we were an inconvenience to him. All while he treated other patrons in the restaurant like royalty. Not only did he walk them through the entire wine list, but he also went into detail about specials and specific items on their menu, like any decent restaurant would do. Will not return and definitely will not recommend to friends or family. Don’t think twice about stepping foot inside this establishment if you don’t “look” like you have money.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Dinner Bread, Eggplant Parmesan
Highly recommended. Excellent little restaurant with great food, atmosphere, and staff. Don’t expect fast food though, sit back and enjoy the experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was 5 star everything was so full of flavor!!!!! I ordered lasagna,meatballs,mozarella stick,stuffed mushrooms,home made Italian dressing is the bomb..Lil Carmen so pleasant !;)Great Authentic Italian Food!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna, Meatball and Cheese Appetizer, Side Salad with House Dressing
every thing is made fresh on site,pasta and sauces, great tasting food, great service , dark
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Marsala
Restaurantji Recommends
Good things come to those who wait! Carmen's food is always incredible. Freshly made with every meal. We have been going there for a few years now and it never disappoints.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmigiana, Lasagna, Seafood Pasta, Meatball and Cheese Appetizer
We were buried disappointed. The food was very pasty and bland. The food came out at all different times so we couldn't eat together. There was a two hour wait four hour food. And when we ask to speak to the owner he was very rude and abrupt. Our server was very good and kept apologizing trying to make it right. Unfortunately none of us will be coming back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
We had the Caprece, Chicken All Carmen and Baked Ziti. Food is a a bit pricey but good. I wood give it $$$-$$$$ on the pricing scale. We were disappointed when the Caprece came with balsamic vinaigrette than just with extra virgin olive oil like the menu read. I ordered their house Old Fashion. It was one of the pricier house old fashions I have ever ordered at a restaurant. It was disappointing that they used regular ice causing it to be watered down and half a peel orange. Other than that the food was good.
By far the best Italian I have had in the Sarasota/Bradenton area. The only negative is you will wait awhile for your food. But, it is worth the wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overall experience of this place wasn’t bad! The food my husband & I ordered was good. The waiter did a great job, being that he was the only one serving us with a larger party. Did it take some time? Yes. But it was only 1 man vs. a huge group. Gave 4 stars only because we were there so long, but overall I’d probably return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5