Carmela's Cucina

400 Academy St, Cambridge
(410) 221-8082

Recent Reviews

King Allah

The food was prepared very quickly. I ordered out on a Monday evening for dinner. The Philly pizza was good, although, it should come with some marinara or pizza sauce. The BBQ wings were fine. The ole bay fries were straight cut and good af. The cheese steak was sufficient enough. I did enjoy the grilled chicken Caesar wrap. I cannot wait to return to try the more authentic Italian dishes. Keep up the good work and thank you. No pictures were taken.Parking: Parking in front of the restaurant is limited. There are other parking options nearby.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak and Cheese, Slice of Cheese Pizza and Naked Fries

W Whitaker

It is Very Ovious That They are not expecting to be patronized by a Black Person. Very cold and impersonal interaction with staff. Went there three times and each time my order was served with ingredients missing. Last time I got the message of Not Being Welcome to return when order came without the peppers, Ketchup, Salt and pepper.Really surprised that in this town their way of serving Black people still exist. I have been to Italy while serving in combat and the Italians treated me with the utmost respect!! No Respect here !!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Andrea Lavergne

The NOLA Penne hit the spot. A tasty Cajun dish with all the flavors of New Orleans LA. Friendly service and friendly atmosphere! Amazingly Delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Eggplant Parmesan, Eggplant Parmigiana, Fettuccine Alfredo, Fettuccine, Pepperoni Pizza, Lasagna

Krispy P

This family owned gem is delightful. The relaxed atmosphere reminded me of being at home except tonight I didn't have to make dinner. The employees were smiling and friendly. The food portions are huge and delicious. The service was that off a high end restaurant without the pricing. I can't wait to come again!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Garlic Bread, Breadsticks

Jeffery Malatsts

Just great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak and Cheese, Garlic Bread, Fettuccine Bolognese, House-Made Marinara & Mozzarella, Caprese Salad, Slice of Cheese Pizza and Naked Fries, Caprese, Eggplant Parmesan, Eggplant Parmigiana, Marinara Sauce, Breadsticks, Sauce, Chicken Parmesan, Fettuccine Alfredo, GF Pizza, White Pizza, Penne Vodka, Fettuccine, Pepperoni Pizza, Lasagna

braden

I don't leave reviews often, but this place deserves one. Amazing Italian food, give it a try.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Janet Gean

Pizza is so delicious. Served hot and fresh. Smiling faces everywhere...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

T F

Delicious lunch. Plenty of chips and salsa. Great service and a very affordable price.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Daniel Sensenig

Food and service were acceptable. Tight seating. Would return would not be a must. Would get pizza for sub next time.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 3

Rita J.

Being seated first and then completely ignored while the hostess/waitress proceeded to take a full order for the people she sat after me, fix their drinks, get their bread ALL before even coming back to me to day 'can I help you?' was enough for me to gather my things and walk the heck out!!! I just don't get it...save for the fact I was the only person of color in the establishment; other than the young man making the pizzas. Oh well....

Stefano Bono

I’m hoping T R sees this and reaches out via FB so we can right our wrongs!I’m the owner of Carmela’s Cucina, to put into context, we had a busy night the last Friday we are open of the year! Our pregnant waitress who was working a double 2 days back to back and assisting the counter girl (blonde with pink hair) who doesn’t work for us but because we were short staffed and came from another restaurant to give us a hand. No one was being racist, we were hustling all night to get great food out to very patient customers. I, the owner, the one who asked if you had been helped. I will say if anyone’s tone changed it wasn’t because you or anyone walked through the door, it was because we were slammed! Sorry if you felt a certain way about your visit. That ain’t us. Our pizza and staff are award winning! I’d be happy to refund you. I’d hate for a customer to be unhappy. We pride ourselves too much on our reputation. Please reach out on fb.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

T R

Had a terrible experience here and won’t be coming back. For context, I’m black and my boyfriend is white, so we’re used to stares we get from people, which is exactly what happened when we walked into the pizzeria.I see there’s someone who’s being helped so my boyfriend and I wait until they leave and we walk up to the register. The pregnant cashier is still there but she doesn’t look at me or acknowledge me there and I can see her face/mood has shifted from what it was with the last customer. She’s shuffling around and touching things near the register and then asks me “Can I help you?” with the most bleh, unprofessional and bordering rude tone. I then realize that she has a problem with me because of my skin color and I can tell that other workers are feeling a bit uncomfortable. But then I answer her in the same flat tone and told her that I placed an order. She then pulls up the order and tells me the total and walks away. Another woman becomes the person cashing me out and assisting me and she’s a bit more friendly albeit still a little flustered. She then starts clicking on the screen of the register after I signed the receipt (that she doesn’t take immediately and leaves it barely near the register) and says nothing to update me on what she’s doing. The guy making the pizzas asks me if I’m being helped and the woman tells him that she’s working on it. We then get our food bagged and handed to us as we wait for change to tip (yes…unfortunately I still had a mind to tip) and left. So, ultimately, I should just told her to never mind and went to get dominos bc on top of the racism, the pizza wasn’t good :)

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Michele Mahoney

Wonderful dinner! Service was great!! Affordable and GOOD! Oh...and the mini breadsticks were a surprise! Must go!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lasagna, Eggplant Parmesan, Eggplant Parmigiana, Breadsticks

andrew snow

Taylor is the best. Pizza is always on point. Great lunch spot. Always quick.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pepperoni Pizza

Richard Starling

We love their pizza, it's my son's favorite. Always packed in there, great staff and the cooks are awesome. Always welcome even when it's elbow deep. Go there and try it, you will get hooked.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak and Cheese, Garlic Bread, Breadsticks, GF Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza

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