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

Carmela's at Macri's

4.7
4.7
1215 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
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
  • Website
    http://www.carmelassouthbend.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    214 N. Niles Ave, South Bend, IN 46617
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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What 1,215 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • South Bend

    Best Service

  • South Bend

    Best Value

  • South Bend

    Healthy

  • South Bend

    Neighbourhood gem

  • South Bend

    Great for fine wines

  • South Bend

    Great for outdoor dining

  • South Bend

    Romantic

  • South Bend

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carmela's at Macri's offers an exceptional Italian dining experience with "the best Italian food in our area" and "amazing atmosphere." Patrons praise the delicious, authentic cuisine and attentive service, making it perfect for special occasions. While some noted noise levels and inconsistencies, many agree it's a "neighborhood gem" worth visiting.

1,215 Reviews

  1. Dean

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    24 reviews

    2.0

    24 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Out waitresses was sub-par there was 1 tale that got seated at the same time as us and had their main course before we even got our order taken. The cadence of the entire service was out of wack. Our drink order was taken and apps order taken but we still had our menus and hadn’t even ordered anything when the apps were delivered. 2 other tables were seated after us about 15 minutes and had their drinks and apps before our main course arrived.

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  2. Steven

    Grand Rapids

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party consisted of 4 and we ordered 3 different meals (2 people had the same choice). All entrees were decent but nothing was outstanding. We had high expectations based on the reviews we saw. I'd return to this restaurant but it won't be one of my favorites.

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  3. Michael

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    41 reviews

    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the best Italian Restaurants in South Bend.

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  4. Jill

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were exceptionally pleased. It was a lovely evening of quiet family-like dining. Laughter from other tables of guests enjoying themselves and an elegantly lit Christmas tree in the middle of the room. Our food was perfect temperatures, both hot and cold. We intended to share desserts and had to order more tiramisu because it was so exceptional! Drinks were fun and new to us, as Winter Specials. Will return soon as this is our new Italian favorite.

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  5. Patricia

    VIP

    Indiana

    123 reviews

    5.0

    123 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was fantastic! No better Italian restaurant around!

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  6. Jessica

    Indiana

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I felt like my waitress was rushing me. Everything we asked her response was always we don’t have that. Sample vegetables of the night were mixed with carrots cauliflower green beans. We asked if they had any broccoli she said no. Well we found broccoli in our vegetables. We asked for ice for our water she said they didn’t have any. But yet I saw another waitress walk by with ice water for her customer’s.

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  7. Melissa

    Indiana

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Papardelle pasta special was incredible...a must have Parmesan chicken was delicious but there is enough for 2 people. The dining area was beautifully decorated for the season. It was very warm and inviting.

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  8. cindy

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in town. Superb food and service and amazing atmosphere

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  9. Anna

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautifully decorated and festive! Such a cozy and fun environment. We loved the holiday cocktails, arancini appetizer, and our fresh pasta dishes were incredible. Rigatoni and gnocchi 👌🏼

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  10. David

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Chicken piccata had very little flavor and seemed oily

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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 1215 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 11 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    http://www.carmelassouthbend.com/
  • 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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