Carmelo's Italian Ristorante
$$ • Italian, Vegan, Vegetarian
Hours:
321 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
(941) 621-4091
About Carmelo's Italian Ristorante
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Recent Reviews
Our favorite Italian restaurant ever. Great ambience and service. Make a reservation weeks ahead of time!
⚠️ 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝗔𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 ⚠️
𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿,
𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘀...read full review
So good! Highly recommend
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Hours
| Monday | 4 - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 4 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 4 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 4 - 9PM |
| Friday | 4 - 9PM |
| Saturday | 4 - 9PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Carmelo's Italian Ristorante offers excellent service and delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere, making it a popular choice for various occasions. Guests often enjoy the Bada Bing and chicken Valentina, with many also recommending the veal Parm and seafood pasta. The decor, music, and menu details add to the cozy environment. The staff, including chef Carmelo, are attentive and friendly, ensuring a memorable dining experience. Visitors appreciate the special dishes like octopus with ziti, describing them as truly amazing and never less than spectacular. The restaurant is highly regarded as a top Italian spot in SWFL, and many diners wish they could watch their meals being made, often opting to dine inside for the full experience.