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Carmine's - Washington DC, Washington, DC

Carmine's - Washington DC

4.5
4.5
6510 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 110 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving Feast

    USD 295.00 per party

    28 Nov 2024 only
    Celebrate the season Italian-style at Carmine's—where every feast is a family affair! Leave Thanksgiving Dinner to us! Carmine's Italian Restaurant has your Thanksgiving covered. Enjoy a family-style feast featuring an 18-pound roast turkey with sausage and sage stuffing, homemade cranberry sauce, and classic sides like Brussels sprouts, string beans, baby carrots, sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows, and mashed potatoes with gravy. Carmine's classics will also be available for purchase to complement your meal. This full feast serves 6-8 people.
    Thanksgiving Feast photo

What 6,510 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carmine's in Washington DC is a crowd-pleaser with its "HUGE portions" and family-style dining, perfect for groups. Diners praise the "delicious food" and "superb service," though some note inconsistencies. With a lively atmosphere and a menu that caters to different dietary needs, it's a memorable Italian dining experience.

6,510 Reviews
  1. Anthony

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service, price and ambiance. Amazing experience!!!

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  2. Bruce

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great for the price and portions! We weren't quite ready for how large those family portions are! Service was great. A nice place for a family and casual atmosphere!

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  3. Kathy

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Always a great go-to place for a large group. A bit noisy and frenetic but always fresh and tasty food.

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  4. Lois

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Nowhere on Open Table does it say that a diner cannot order a single serving of any meal. Every entree, appetizer, dessert, etc. is an amount that serves 2 or 4 people. The menu has 2 sides - side one is considered the lunch menu, or what you can order for 2 people. Dinner entrees are servings for 4. Had we known this, we would never have gone to this restaurant. In addition, the food was not of the quality level we would expect from a restaurant that had gotten good reviews. Many people were happily taking food home. When you live out of town and are staying in a hotel, that is not an option. A great deal of food was left on our plates. An extremely disappointing dining experience.

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  5. Kimberly

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time ! The food was great! Would go back .

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  6. Maria

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had been to Carmine’s in NYC but not DC. Loved the DC space - felt spacious & well situated. Convenient parking right next door. Service was phenomenal - from the smiling,efficient ladies at the front desk to our wonderful, extremely knowledgeable waiter. Food was fantastic - just a great time shared with friends in a perfect space!!

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  7. Robert

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The penne alla vodka was one of the best I've ever had! All of the food we had (meatballs, bread, tiramisu) was absolutely perfect. The service was great and they even added candles to the tiramisu for my girlfriend's birthday!

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  8. Alba E.

    South Dakota

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Paula was a great server! Thank you so much for making the experience so enjoyable. The food was fantastic too!

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  9. Alean

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved this place! Portions are massive so we agreed to share a little bit of everything. The food was amazing! Perfect restaurant to come with family or a group of friends. The atmosphere is very cozy. Our waitress was nice but it looked like she was extremely busy and she was nowhere to be found when we finished our meals so we had to wait about 15 minutes until we saw her again. We had also put a note that we were celebrating a birthday but it wasn't mentioned at any point so I would recommend just letting a waiter know what you are celebrating and skip the OpenTable request.

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  10. Ingrassia

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun restaurant to be at with a group with good food and large family style portions.

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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 6510 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 110 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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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