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Carmine's - Washington DC, Washington, DC

Carmine's - Washington DC

4.5
4.5
6538 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 126 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Carmine's is a family style restaurant offering exceptional value to its guests through the many dishes of Southern Italian cuisine. Restaurateur Artie Cutler crafted Carmine's with a singular vision; bringing his guests abundant portions and making any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast. Platters of made to order pasta, decadent seafood or meat entrees, and of course homemade desserts are all staples at Carmine's, meant for sharing among friends and family. When great food and wine are supported by friendly and knowledgeable service, the results are magic - we want every day to feel like a Sunday afternoon at Grandma's!

We are open for Indoor & Outdoor Dining, Pick-up, Delivery, Catering and Private Parties. Your safety is our priority. DC no longer requires proof of vaccination to dine indoors. Indoor & Outdoor dining are available.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Sicilian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 737-7770
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Isidro Ruiz
  • Catering
    Enjoy Carmine"s classics catered to the venue of your choice. From a small drop-off and set up for 20 to a full-scale, off-premises event for 2000. Carmine's Catering offers one-stop shopping. Professional staff, complete set-up and service, rentals, linens, décor, and venue selection. Catering packages or customized menus are available.
  • Private party facilities
    9 private dining rooms with 700 seats including a fireside dining room and state of the art technology in our boardrooms, Carmine’s specializes in catering, banquet, and special events. With an elevator from the garage, and other VIP amenities, Carmine's is the place for your next event in NW DC.
  • Private party contact
    Hanane Nafidi: (202) 737-7770 ext. 480
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross Street
    between E and D street on 7th street
  • Parking details
    Entrance to parking garage is on E street. Address to parking garage is 616 E Street NW Washington 20004. The parking garage has an elevator entrance into Carmine's above. Valet parking is available nightly after 5pm.
  • Public transit
    Metro: Carmine’s is 2 blocks north of the Archives-Navy Memorial stop on the Yellow/Green line; Carmine’s is 3 blocks south of the Gallery Place/Chinatown stop on the Red line.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 6,538 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carmine's in Washington DC offers a lively dining experience with "amazing food" and "huge portions" perfect for sharing. The restaurant's "stellar value" and "superb atmosphere" make it ideal for family gatherings and special occasions. While service can be inconsistent, many guests praise the "friendly and attentive" staff.

6,538 Reviews
  1. Regina

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful restaurant with excellent food. My daughter and I had a wonderful time.

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  2. Harold

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Carmines has become a Christmas tradition and yesterday didn’t disappoint. We had plenty of delicious food, a waitress who was attentive but not overbearing. a table that allowed for conversation and time to enjoy our dinner.

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  3. Mahammad

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing portion size! Great food! Value for your meal! Definitely bring the family and even some friends because it’s a lot of food!

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  4. David

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good time and the consistency between restaurants is evident. We just returned from their location in Vegas and the experience was remarkably similar.

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  5. Kristi

    Oklahoma City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a great choice if you are wanting a family style restaurant. The portions are very large.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A lot of food and a fun environment. Good place for a family

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  7. Kevin

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The restaurant was absolutely hopping when I arrived, and pretty much stayed that way during the meal. Once seated, things went very well. The server was absolutely outstanding: friendly, the right amount of attentive, and helpful with suggestions. She made the experience a very nice one. Thanks (and sorry I didn't ask for your name so I could give you a shout out). I had pasta with a white clam sauce, which was very nice. The staff warned me repeatedly that the portions were very generous, and they were right. I was no where near finishing my enormous portion, and since I was staying at a hotel in town, unable to take the rest away with me. The wines and drinks selection was nice, and the house Pinot Grigio I ordered meshed very well with my pasta. I would recommend Carmine's for anyone wanting a very hearty meal in a friendly, lively environment. I'll go back there next time I am in DC.

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  8. Eric

    Denver

    19 reviews

    1.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    We walked out before sitting down. The restaurant was old and smelled. Time to remodel the place. 😬

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Dan

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good for large groups, but not for couples. Service was excellent.

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  10. Clayton

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had great food and great service! Thank you for a great dinner!

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FAQs

Carmine's - Washington DC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 737-7770.

Carmine's - Washington DC is rated 4.5 stars by 6538 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 126 times today

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Google Map for Carmine's - Washington DC

425 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    between E and D street on 7th street
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Sicilian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Entrance to parking garage is on E street. Address to parking garage is 616 E Street NW Washington 20004. The parking garage has an elevator entrance into Carmine's above. Valet parking is available nightly after 5pm.
  • Public transit
    Metro: Carmine’s is 2 blocks north of the Archives-Navy Memorial stop on the Yellow/Green line; Carmine’s is 3 blocks south of the Gallery Place/Chinatown stop on the Red line.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Isidro Ruiz
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 737-7770
  • Catering
    Enjoy Carmine"s classics catered to the venue of your choice. From a small drop-off and set up for 20 to a full-scale, off-premises event for 2000. Carmine's Catering offers one-stop shopping. Professional staff, complete set-up and service, rentals, linens, décor, and venue selection. Catering packages or customized menus are available.
  • Private party facilities
    9 private dining rooms with 700 seats including a fireside dining room and state of the art technology in our boardrooms, Carmine’s specializes in catering, banquet, and special events. With an elevator from the garage, and other VIP amenities, Carmine's is the place for your next event in NW DC.
  • Private party contact
    Hanane Nafidi: (202) 737-7770 ext. 480
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