Carmelo's Italian Ristorante
$$ • Italian, Vegan, Vegetarian
Hours:
321 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
(941) 621-4091
About Carmelo's Italian Ristorante
Customers' Favorites
Recent Reviews
Spent $30 at the bar for two drinks with tip. We ordered bucatini amatriciana with sausage added and spaghetti con polpette. The meals included salads and hot rolls which were enjoyable. Neither of us enjoyed the pasta entrees. The bucatini was heavily sauced and spicy rendering it not enjoyable. The spaghetti sauce was very bitter and the meatballs were not flavorful. We each ate about half our meals and opted for no dessert. Our bill was $79 (including one more cocktail)...read full review
Always a pleasure, Bryce was our server tonight and absolutely dominated our 8 top reservation. The food was amazing as usual, we had two new guests with us and they will surely be back as well! Thank you for another amazing experience and great food!
Excellent food, service was the best, garden area was wonderful for our dinner.highly recommend!
Menu
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.