Shame on us for not reading the fine print under a reservation for two, but an hour for dinner is just a little bit rushed. Everything was great until the last 15 minutes. We had ordered espresso martinis at the 45/50 minute mark and were told that was fine. They were brought over close to the hour time limit, and from the second they were put down, we were being “cheers-ed” out. Within 10 minutes, we were “cheers-ed” 4 times before we were told there was another reservation. I’d rather have been told not to order the espresso martinis. We essentially took them like a shot as it was super uncomfortable at the end!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
nicholas watkins
First, the food is good. Second, the “timed” dining at this place is the first I’ve ever encountered outside of an all you can eat buffet. Embarrassing behavior for any establishment, let alone in that location, expecting you to pay that amount of money for a meal you need to shovel in your mouth before the timer rings. Carmine, please have some class moving forward. This review has nothing to do with wait staff. All on you management.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jay Gordon
The Good - We had a fantastic meal at Carmine. The mussels, penne vodka (although they were out of penne) and crazy Alfredo were all excellent. I had a dirty martini and it was one of the best I've ever had including their home made blue cheese stuffed olives.
The Bad - we had no idea we had a 60 minute limit to eat. We were enjoying ourselves only to have the hostess come by and indicate that another reservation was waiting on our table. This didn't ruin the night but left us a little frustrated to end the experience. $200 for two people and we had 1 hour to take it all in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steven Serra
Had a perfect meal today at Carmine's. My wife had the classic spaghetti and meatballs. Meatballs were soft, moist and delicious. I had veal parm and fusilli. The sauce was great a little tangy with crushed red pepper. The veal cutlet was cooked perfectly. Love this place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alice Duong
Update: my go to spot in Newburyport for Italian high end dinner. I would totally go to Carmine over LaRosa’s.
Hard to get reservation for a good dinner time. Filll up fast. Limited seating. But so worth it. Menu with traditional Italian items but creative choices are available and this is where being adventurous pays off. So glad I got the fruitti di mare because I loved it. Not usually a big fan of Italian joints due to its high carb and low protein ratio but this place satisfy my standard. Protein to carb ratio is perfect. Tasty and enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff Ferrante
Food was great. Our server Dennis was great. We were very disappointed when we learned that we had our table for only 75 minutes. Seems rushed for a fine dining establishment. We would have had a leisurely cocktail, an appetizer, entree, a bottle of wine and dessert Instead we had a drink, entree and were gone. I guess I can think of it as I probably spent about half as much as I would have otherwise. I would have like to have been informed before I sat down at the table for dinner.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
John
A 3% kitchen fee to pay the kitchen staff??? All set,ill skip these types of establishments
Rich Johnson
We enjoyed a fabulous meal which reminded us of of our treasured recent visit to Italy! WOW!!! Very impressed . Our server was delightful as were all of the staff who worked together as a team to make the time spent at Carmine’s’an overwhelming delightful evening!!! Food was phenomenal 👏👏👏obsessed with the Exoloding Clams in rich broth and deliscious enormous Vesl parm over a unique homemade pasta !!!
Jack
The best Italian restaurant in the NH/MA coastal area. I loved my food so much for forgot to take a photo of it for my 5 star review. I will be coming back here wothout a doubt.
SCOTT SHERMAN
Excellent Italian cuisine! Warm atmosphere. Good cocktails. Great service - Dennis has waited on us several times & has consistently been great.
A MUST GO!!!! If you love Italian food this is definitely the place to go to !! The appetizers we got were eggplant parm and meatballs both incredible along with the bread and oil service ! For dinner I got the chicken parm with vodka sauce I am speechless the crispiest most flavorful chicken cutlet I’ve ever had!! I love how they do their vodka sauce as well with the meats in it as well ! Delicious wagon wheel pasta it’s the best I can’t say anything but amazing things about this place!!!! Highly recommend
Diego Rivas Garita
Even though we had a reservation, had to wait outside for half an hour.
Esther Sayer
Always amazing food & great staff It’s one of my go to’s
Cathy Mccoy
We sat at the bar, we had the best service, the bartenders were awesome, drinks were delicious, the meatballs were fabulous and our meal was to die for. It was so good! I can't wait to go back 😍
Shame on us for not reading the fine print under a reservation for two, but an hour for dinner is just a little bit rushed. Everything was great until the last 15 minutes. We had ordered espresso martinis at the 45/50 minute mark and were told that was fine. They were brought over close to the hour time limit, and from the second they were put down, we were being “cheers-ed” out. Within 10 minutes, we were “cheers-ed” 4 times before we were told there was another reservation. I’d rather have been told not to order the espresso martinis. We essentially took them like a shot as it was super uncomfortable at the end!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
First, the food is good. Second, the “timed” dining at this place is the first I’ve ever encountered outside of an all you can eat buffet. Embarrassing behavior for any establishment, let alone in that location, expecting you to pay that amount of money for a meal you need to shovel in your mouth before the timer rings. Carmine, please have some class moving forward. This review has nothing to do with wait staff. All on you management.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 4
The Good - We had a fantastic meal at Carmine. The mussels, penne vodka (although they were out of penne) and crazy Alfredo were all excellent. I had a dirty martini and it was one of the best I've ever had including their home made blue cheese stuffed olives.
The Bad - we had no idea we had a 60 minute limit to eat. We were enjoying ourselves only to have the hostess come by and indicate that another reservation was waiting on our table. This didn't ruin the night but left us a little frustrated to end the experience. $200 for two people and we had 1 hour to take it all in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a perfect meal today at Carmine's. My wife had the classic spaghetti and meatballs. Meatballs were soft, moist and delicious. I had veal parm and fusilli. The sauce was great a little tangy with crushed red pepper. The veal cutlet was cooked perfectly. Love this place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Update: my go to spot in Newburyport for Italian high end dinner. I would totally go to Carmine over LaRosa’s.
Hard to get reservation for a good dinner time. Filll up fast. Limited seating. But so worth it. Menu with traditional Italian items but creative choices are available and this is where being adventurous pays off. So glad I got the fruitti di mare because I loved it. Not usually a big fan of Italian joints due to its high carb and low protein ratio but this place satisfy my standard. Protein to carb ratio is perfect. Tasty and enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was great. Our server Dennis was great. We were very disappointed when we learned that we had our table for only 75 minutes. Seems rushed for a fine dining establishment. We would have had a leisurely cocktail, an appetizer, entree, a bottle of wine and dessert Instead we had a drink, entree and were gone. I guess I can think of it as I probably spent about half as much as I would have otherwise. I would have like to have been informed before I sat down at the table for dinner.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
A 3% kitchen fee to pay the kitchen staff??? All set,ill skip these types of establishments
We enjoyed a fabulous meal which reminded us of of our treasured recent visit to Italy! WOW!!! Very impressed . Our server was delightful as were all of the staff who worked together as a team to make the time spent at Carmine’s’an overwhelming delightful evening!!! Food was phenomenal 👏👏👏obsessed with the Exoloding Clams in rich broth and deliscious enormous Vesl parm over a unique homemade pasta !!!
The best Italian restaurant in the NH/MA coastal area. I loved my food so much for forgot to take a photo of it for my 5 star review. I will be coming back here wothout a doubt.
Excellent Italian cuisine! Warm atmosphere. Good cocktails. Great service - Dennis has waited on us several times & has consistently been great.
Restaurantji Recommends
Good service. Good food
A MUST GO!!!! If you love Italian food this is definitely the place to go to !! The appetizers we got were eggplant parm and meatballs both incredible along with the bread and oil service ! For dinner I got the chicken parm with vodka sauce I am speechless the crispiest most flavorful chicken cutlet I’ve ever had!! I love how they do their vodka sauce as well with the meats in it as well ! Delicious wagon wheel pasta it’s the best I can’t say anything but amazing things about this place!!!! Highly recommend
Even though we had a reservation, had to wait outside for half an hour.
Always amazing food & great staff
It’s one of my go to’s
We sat at the bar, we had the best service, the bartenders were awesome, drinks were delicious, the meatballs were fabulous and our meal was to die for. It was so good! I can't wait to go back 😍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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