Was here this past weekend, and the Bolognese was absolutely amazing. I can't stop thinking about that and the adorable server! 10/10 recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amani
I ordered spicy shrimp and the shrimp was overcooked. I was really disappointed!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
tolitos jones
Food is great, but service leaves much to be desired.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Chris R
The food was excellent. We started with the calamari and the tuna as our appetizer. We then had the crazy Alfredo, lobster ravioli, and Brasato beef short rib. The food came out hot and is was flavorful. The staff was friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Grace Ryan
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - one of my favorites in the North End! The dishes are delicious! Plan ahead, their reservations fill up fast!
Updated review: STILL HIGHLY RECOMMEND! They were spot on during our latest visit. The service, drinks, and food were all excellent. This was our second time ordering the meatball appetizer, and it was just as delicious as before. The gnocchi was perfectly fluffy and “light”!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathryn Clarke
Amazing experience! We had a lovely lunch. It was a highly sought after place and I understand why. The food was amazing and staff were wonderful. Wish I could rate it higher!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah
The food here is Amazing!!! We had the Sunday Macaroni and the Rollati. They paired perfectly together if you like sharing with your significant other!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Eddie Koller
Strongly recommend. I make a point to come here each trip to Boston (i live in Arlanta). Best italian in Boston and Top 2 I have eaten in the US. Great value, great wine at reasonable prices, cool scene and great service. Gianno is awesome and came by to chat. Again, highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kiran Nagara
Good food
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Joel Ferguson
First time in Boston. We went there on a Thursday around 2 pm. We were able to get seated on bar stools next to the chefs (party of two). No reservation needed at that time. We even found parking up the road on Hanover Street! We ordered the Lobster Ravioli and Chicken Parmesan. These guys are phenomenal to watch behind the counter, each dish being cooked with passion. The chicken parmesan was cooked to perfection and the cheese blend on it, was a meal in itself. The red sauce is perfect in my opinion. The lobster ravioli had a bit of spice to it, tasted like a spicy vodka sauce. The lobster meat chunks weren't very big but the shrimp that came with were huge. We split the dishes between us and left completely satisfied, what a great meal. Compliments to the staff at this place highly recommend if your in Boston for Italian.
I went here on Saturday, the 24th, my reservations were set for 7 pm. With that night being the coldest ever we planned to be there early and thankfully we were accommodated quickly. All I have to say is that was the best bowl of pasta in my life. I got the Tono Siciliano, my friend got the crazy Alfredo, and my other friend got the Penne Gorgonzola, and my friends my ordered a non pasta dish, but was sent the cabonara, the waiter still left the bowl and me and my friends picked at it along with trying each others dishes. This place is a must! It is very small in there that’s why they fill up with reservations so quickly, have to make it months in advance! I will be making another reservation when a good day pops up. keep up the awesome food! I’ll be back (when I can find a reservation LOL!)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maryellen Belisle
Love Carmelina’s - the best food, atmosphere and service. Nick is amazing and always makes us feel right at home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sara Hawkins
Before leaving Boston, we decided to try an Italian place within walking distance from our hotel & landed at this absolute beauty. Based on the other reviews we seemed to have luckily wondered in to a hard to get into spot, but we were right there at Opening on a Monday & sat at the bar stools which I recommend.
Because of the size & quality of the place they do have some restrictions that I think would turn some people off. For example, you must order everything at the same time & you only have 90mins to eat. I actually liked not having a reservation & being allowed to sit at the bar so we could watch the cooks.
We got the Mussels to start which were very good. I got the Crazy Alfredo (Thinking it was the Carbonara thru my own error) and still left happy. My boyfriend got the Penne Gorgonzola & Brasato which was great even though we both thought the risotto was bland.
Overall, for the amount of dishes we got I think it was fairly priced!
It cracked me up that the staff ended up giving me a whole pitcher of water because I was drinking like a fish from the spiciness of the Alfredo 😂 Thanks guys.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brendon Elliot
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the best dining experiences we’ve had in Boston, hands down. The food at Carmelina’s was absolutely amazing—every dish was on point. The staff was warm, attentive, and made the whole night feel effortless, and the atmosphere struck that perfect balance between lively and intimate. Pro tip: book your reservation well in advance. Even sitting at the bar was an experience in itself—watching the chefs cook in the open kitchen was honestly magical. If you’re looking for a memorable meal in Boston, Carmelina’s is a must.
Was here this past weekend, and the Bolognese was absolutely amazing. I can't stop thinking about that and the adorable server! 10/10 recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered spicy shrimp and the shrimp was overcooked. I was really disappointed!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Food is great, but service leaves much to be desired.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
The food was excellent. We started with the calamari and the tuna as our appetizer. We then had the crazy Alfredo, lobster ravioli, and Brasato beef short rib. The food came out hot and is was flavorful. The staff was friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - one of my favorites in the North End! The dishes are delicious! Plan ahead, their reservations fill up fast!
Updated review: STILL HIGHLY RECOMMEND! They were spot on during our latest visit. The service, drinks, and food were all excellent. This was our second time ordering the meatball appetizer, and it was just as delicious as before. The gnocchi was perfectly fluffy and “light”!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing experience! We had a lovely lunch. It was a highly sought after place and I understand why. The food was amazing and staff were wonderful. Wish I could rate it higher!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food here is Amazing!!! We had the Sunday Macaroni and the Rollati. They paired perfectly together if you like sharing with your significant other!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Strongly recommend. I make a point to come here each trip to Boston (i live in Arlanta). Best italian in Boston and Top 2 I have eaten in the US. Great value, great wine at reasonable prices, cool scene and great service. Gianno is awesome and came by to chat. Again, highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
First time in Boston. We went there on a Thursday around 2 pm. We were able to get seated on bar stools next to the chefs (party of two). No reservation needed at that time. We even found parking up the road on Hanover Street!
We ordered the Lobster Ravioli and Chicken Parmesan.
These guys are phenomenal to watch behind the counter, each dish being cooked with passion.
The chicken parmesan was cooked to perfection and the cheese blend on it, was a meal in itself. The red sauce is perfect in my opinion.
The lobster ravioli had a bit of spice to it, tasted like a spicy vodka sauce. The lobster meat chunks weren't very big but the shrimp that came with were huge. We split the dishes between us and left completely satisfied, what a great meal. Compliments to the staff at this place highly recommend if your in Boston for Italian.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I went here on Saturday, the 24th, my reservations were set for 7 pm. With that night being the coldest ever we planned to be there early and thankfully we were accommodated quickly. All I have to say is that was the best bowl of pasta in my life. I got the Tono Siciliano, my friend got the crazy Alfredo, and my other friend got the Penne Gorgonzola, and my friends my ordered a non pasta dish, but was sent the cabonara, the waiter still left the bowl and me and my friends picked at it along with trying each others dishes. This place is a must! It is very small in there that’s why they fill up with reservations so quickly, have to make it months in advance! I will be making another reservation when a good day pops up. keep up the awesome food! I’ll be back (when I can find a reservation LOL!)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love Carmelina’s - the best food, atmosphere and service. Nick is amazing and always makes us feel right at home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Before leaving Boston, we decided to try an Italian place within walking distance from our hotel & landed at this absolute beauty. Based on the other reviews we seemed to have luckily wondered in to a hard to get into spot, but we were right there at Opening on a Monday & sat at the bar stools which I recommend.
Because of the size & quality of the place they do have some restrictions that I think would turn some people off. For example, you must order everything at the same time & you only have 90mins to eat. I actually liked not having a reservation & being allowed to sit at the bar so we could watch the cooks.
We got the Mussels to start which were very good. I got the Crazy Alfredo (Thinking it was the Carbonara thru my own error) and still left happy. My boyfriend got the Penne Gorgonzola & Brasato which was great even though we both thought the risotto was bland.
Overall, for the amount of dishes we got I think it was fairly priced!
It cracked me up that the staff ended up giving me a whole pitcher of water because I was drinking like a fish from the spiciness of the Alfredo 😂 Thanks guys.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
One of the best dining experiences we’ve had in Boston, hands down. The food at Carmelina’s was absolutely amazing—every dish was on point. The staff was warm, attentive, and made the whole night feel effortless, and the atmosphere struck that perfect balance between lively and intimate.
Pro tip: book your reservation well in advance. Even sitting at the bar was an experience in itself—watching the chefs cook in the open kitchen was honestly magical. If you’re looking for a memorable meal in Boston, Carmelina’s is a must.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The amount was plenty and I was full.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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