I have been coming here since 2005 whenever I am working in the area and I just noticed I have yet to leave a review. This is the best and most authentic Italian Deli in Jersey. Small place with Great service and great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken on Garlic Bread, Prosciutto and Fresh Mozzarella
Israel Cabrera
Amazing food!!
Jose Antonio
Delicious Italian food!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Sheehan
Carmine's (j.c. legend)lives up to a five star rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Donald Evans
Giovanni was awesome from the moment we arrived til the second we left. Great attitude, atmosphere and service. It's not fancy. It's down to earth with amazing food and people. Carmine was also a very nice person but we interacted with Giovanni more. They helped us with the huge menu and served everything to the table.The Pasta e Fagiole was great with perfect beans and pasta in a nice savory broth. The Chicken Soup was also in a flavorful broth with shredded chicken and veggies. The Chicken Parm was enormous and perfectly breaded with a sauce that packed a punch. The Chicken Marsala was tender and the sauce was sooo good. Mushrooms on the dish were particularly good for some reason. The Broccoli Rabe had excellent flavor. Salted with a touch of chili flake. Mmmm mmm. The bread and butter hit the spot. Pasta and sauce on the side with the Chicken Parm was also perfectly al dented with a winning tomato sauce. Oh, the macaroni salad is good too. Nice and tamgy with sweetness but not too much.We will definitely come back the next time we are in town. All the people who came on were nice good people too. We had a fun experience listening to all the banter between people who clearly eat there daily. It's a must try.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe Joe
Loved everything about this place. Food was DELICIOUS. Staff were amazing - so welcoming, helpful and just plain good people. They told us they'd been in business over 27 years and you can tell by the love in their food. Not too mention the value - prices were great and the portions were more generous than I'd expected. I'd highly recommend. Especially that mac salad ?Sorry I didn't take photos of the food - I didn't expect I'd write a review but I just had to after I'd left and I was too enamored with the place to think of photos at the time.
I’ve been coming to carmines for quite a few years now. By far the worst thing I’ve seen be done in a deli. I walked in and as I’m waiting in line, one of the co-owners/works walks pass the cold cuts & the turkey cold cut fell on the floor right in front of my eyes. Took a few second & it got picked up, and placed back in the fridge (away from the other cold cuts). It’s my turn in line & I order a small chicken soup & a turkey sandwich. As I’m waiting, I realized the turkey that was placed away from the other cold cuts, was not there anymore & they used the turkey that fell on the floor to make my sandwich. Unknowingly by the person who made my sandwich, however, the person who picked it up, did not say a word & choose to not speak up to let the coworkers know not to use that turkey. Unsanitary floor to then be served from what has fallen on that floor. Is honestly disgusting.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Young Abstract
A friend of mine recently showed me this place and this place is a ?GEM?. The food is off the hook. Everyday they have specials so I chose a Shrimp Parm Sandwich, personally never tried one and now I’m 100% a fan. You can tell the chefs know what they’re doing. The place was extremely busy. They are cash only and parking is tough to find. Highly suggest to get take out as there isn’t many seats to dine in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mr. AR
Usually a little line when you walk in but besides that .. Great food and great
Excellent meatball Parm!!! Wow!!!! Small, only 3 tables and that's it but got one right away. A do not miss. And I came from journal square! And without a car. Kinda a long walk. Loved it
Good people
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I have been coming here since 2005 whenever I am working in the area and I just noticed I have yet to leave a review. This is the best and most authentic Italian Deli in Jersey. Small place with Great service and great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken on Garlic Bread, Prosciutto and Fresh Mozzarella
Amazing food!!
Delicious Italian food!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carmine's (j.c. legend)lives up to a five star rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Giovanni was awesome from the moment we arrived til the second we left. Great attitude, atmosphere and service. It's not fancy. It's down to earth with amazing food and people. Carmine was also a very nice person but we interacted with Giovanni more. They helped us with the huge menu and served everything to the table.The Pasta e Fagiole was great with perfect beans and pasta in a nice savory broth. The Chicken Soup was also in a flavorful broth with shredded chicken and veggies. The Chicken Parm was enormous and perfectly breaded with a sauce that packed a punch. The Chicken Marsala was tender and the sauce was sooo good. Mushrooms on the dish were particularly good for some reason. The Broccoli Rabe had excellent flavor. Salted with a touch of chili flake. Mmmm mmm. The bread and butter hit the spot. Pasta and sauce on the side with the Chicken Parm was also perfectly al dented with a winning tomato sauce. Oh, the macaroni salad is good too. Nice and tamgy with sweetness but not too much.We will definitely come back the next time we are in town. All the people who came on were nice good people too. We had a fun experience listening to all the banter between people who clearly eat there daily. It's a must try.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved everything about this place. Food was DELICIOUS. Staff were amazing - so welcoming, helpful and just plain good people. They told us they'd been in business over 27 years and you can tell by the love in their food. Not too mention the value - prices were great and the portions were more generous than I'd expected. I'd highly recommend. Especially that mac salad ?Sorry I didn't take photos of the food - I didn't expect I'd write a review but I just had to after I'd left and I was too enamored with the place to think of photos at the time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmigiana, Penne Vodka, Chicken Soup
Best place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been going there for years ..the food is the best...and also the staff..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken, Penne Vodka, Chicken Soup
Great home town
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken, Penne Vodka, Chicken Soup
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I’ve been coming to carmines for quite a few years now. By far the worst thing I’ve seen be done in a deli. I walked in and as I’m waiting in line, one of the co-owners/works walks pass the cold cuts & the turkey cold cut fell on the floor right in front of my eyes. Took a few second & it got picked up, and placed back in the fridge (away from the other cold cuts). It’s my turn in line & I order a small chicken soup & a turkey sandwich. As I’m waiting, I realized the turkey that was placed away from the other cold cuts, was not there anymore & they used the turkey that fell on the floor to make my sandwich. Unknowingly by the person who made my sandwich, however, the person who picked it up, did not say a word & choose to not speak up to let the coworkers know not to use that turkey. Unsanitary floor to then be served from what has fallen on that floor. Is honestly disgusting.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
A friend of mine recently showed me this place and this place is a ?GEM?. The food is off the hook. Everyday they have specials so I chose a Shrimp Parm Sandwich, personally never tried one and now I’m 100% a fan. You can tell the chefs know what they’re doing. The place was extremely busy. They are cash only and parking is tough to find. Highly suggest to get take out as there isn’t many seats to dine in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Usually a little line when you walk in but besides that .. Great food and great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Meatball, Grilled Chicken, Chicken Parmigiana
Great food always go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent meatball Parm!!! Wow!!!! Small, only 3 tables and that's it but got one right away. A do not miss. And I came from journal square! And without a car. Kinda a long walk. Loved it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5