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Carmela's at Macri's, South Bend, IN

Carmela's at Macri's

4.7
4.7
1235 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Our authentic Italian restaurant is full of Italian classics inspired by Carmela herself. Enjoy rich Italian favorites like homemade lasagna, chicken marsala and lake perch. Relax over a hearty meal of spaghetti and arancini or enjoy chicken parmigiana, one of our old world selections. Located right next door to our very own Macri's Italian Bakery, save room for an exquisite dessert selection! Open since 1978 and ran by the same family for 45 years. Join us at our one and only location Downtown South Bend, for the best authentic Italian!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Dessert, Meat
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (574) 280-4824
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Carmela Macri
  • Catering
    Carmela's offers elegant catering selections for your special occasions and business meetings so your Italian favorites can meet you where you are! To request a Carmela's catering order or to set up a catering consultation, please call 574.280.4824.
  • Private party facilities
    Carmela's hosts private events for all occasions! From rehearsal dinners to Holiday parties and even weddings Carmela's is the perfect spot to celebrate. We accommodate large parties and our unique presentation and attention to detail will make your celebration truly memorable.
  • Area
    South Bend
  • Cross Street
    Colfax and Lasalle
  • Parking details
    Street Parking is available on Niles Ave. as well as parking directly across the street on Niles Ave. Private parking lot for Carmela's customers only is also available and located off of Hill Street near our bakery entrance.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,235 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Bend

    Best Service

  • South Bend

    Best Ambience

  • South Bend

    Good for groups

  • South Bend

    Neighbourhood gem

  • South Bend

    Great for fine wines

  • South Bend

    Romantic

  • South Bend

    Good for special occasions

  • South Bend

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carmela's at Macri's delights with its "authentic Italian" cuisine and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "amazing atmosphere" and personal touch of family greetings. Highlights include "awesome lobster ravioli" and "incredible homemade pasta." Despite occasional hiccups, it's a "5 star South Bend gem" perfect for special occasions and casual dining alike.

1,235 Reviews
  1. Smileyjohn

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Carmela's is always good. I recommend the restaurant a little noisy but the ambiance and food make it truly a great restaurant

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  2. Marc

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was exceptional. We went to the bakery before dinner and got an assortment of goodies that were all excellent. The food, the staff and the atmosphere were great. This is a really special place. We are already planning our next visit!

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  3. Nick

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent and quick. Samantha did a wonderful job as our waitress. The food was delicious and each course came out at just the right time.

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  4. Grant

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing. The lobster ravioli is awesome.

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  5. Anna

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly authentic Italian. The food and service is always good and consistent! Love that the family is there to greet you and check in on your experience. 5 star south bend gem

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  6. Anna

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 11 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience from the moment we walked in the door. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our group of 10 was impressed with the food and service and will definitely be back. Wine selection was great and great special cocktails

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Carmella’s is normally very good; their customer service is excellent, attn. to detail and personable. Only negative, was the pre dinner salads, the lettuce was wilty, not crispy fresh. Other than that, I would recommend Carmellas.

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  8. Diana

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time at this restaurant. Everything was fabulous, staff felt like family. Service and suggestions were on point and we will definitely return. The wine deeeelish!

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  9. Vi

    VIP

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the best Italian food! Service is outstanding! Family owned and the family will come out and say hello and thank you. Kaylee is a wonderful server! 12/10 recommended.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice- no complaints

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FAQs

Carmela's at Macri's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (574) 280-4824.

Carmela's at Macri's is rated 4.7 stars by 1235 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Carmela's at Macri's

214 N. Niles Ave, South Bend, IN 46617

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Colfax and Lasalle
  • Area
    South Bend
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Dessert, Meat
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking is available on Niles Ave. as well as parking directly across the street on Niles Ave. Private parking lot for Carmela's customers only is also available and located off of Hill Street near our bakery entrance.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Carmela Macri
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (574) 280-4824
  • Catering
    Carmela's offers elegant catering selections for your special occasions and business meetings so your Italian favorites can meet you where you are! To request a Carmela's catering order or to set up a catering consultation, please call 574.280.4824.
  • Private party facilities
    Carmela's hosts private events for all occasions! From rehearsal dinners to Holiday parties and even weddings Carmela's is the perfect spot to celebrate. We accommodate large parties and our unique presentation and attention to detail will make your celebration truly memorable.
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