Carmine's - Washington DC

4.5

6509 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 106 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
Website
http://www.carminesnyc.com/
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

Location
425 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
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
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

Thanksgiving Feast
US$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.

Popular dishes

Garlic Bread ParmigianaUS$24.95
Baked ClamsUS$25.95
Fried ZucchiniUS$24.95
Stuffed MushroomsUS$21.95
Fried CalamariUS$42.95
Zuppa di ClamsUS$27.95
Red or White
Zuppa di MusselsUS$24.95
Red or White
Spiedini alla RomanaUS$25.95
Cold AntipastoUS$49.95
Hot AntipastoUS$49.95
Spicy Scarpariello WingsUS$39.95
Stuffed ArtichokesUS$24.95
Portobello ParmigianaUS$22.95
Roasted Peppers w/ AnchoviesUS$21.95
- W/ MozzarellaUS$24.95

Salads

Caesar SaladUS$29.95
Mixed Green SaladUS$29.95
Carmine's SaladUS$32.95
Caprese SaladUS$32.95

Raw Bar

Shrimp CocktailUS$28.95
- Sm (6)US$28.95
- Lg (10)US$39.95
Clams on the Half Shell*US$16.95
- Sm (6)US$16.95
- Lg (10)US$24.95

Pasta

Choice of Angel Hair, Linguini, Penne, Spaghetti, Rigatoni

Garlic & OilUS$28.95
MarinaraUS$29.95
Penne alla VodkaUS$36.95
PomodoroUS$29.95
GiardinieraUS$32.95
Rigatoni & BroccoliUS$30.95
Rigatoni w/ Sausage & BroccoliUS$34.95
Rigatoni Country StyleUS$35.95
MeatballsUS$37.95
SausageUS$35.95
Bolognese Meat SauceUS$35.95
RaguUS$39.95
Ravioli w/ CheeseUS$32.95
ManicottiUS$35.95
LasagnaUS$37.95
CalamariUS$41.95
Red or White
ShrimpUS$42.95
Red or White
Clam SauceUS$38.95
Red or White
Mixed SeafoodUS$0.00
Red or White
- P.A.US$0.00

Chicken

Chicken ScarparielloUS$39.95
Chicken CutletUS$34.95
Chicken ParmigianaUS$37.95
Chicken MarsalaUS$35.95
Chicken Scaloppine w/ Lemon & ButterUS$35.95
Chicken SaltimboccaUS$36.95
Chicken ContadinaUS$49.95

Veal

Veal CutletUS$40.95
Veal ParmigianaUS$43.95
Veal MarsalaUS$41.95
Veal Scaloppine w/ Lemon & ButterUS$41.95
Veal SaltimboccaUS$42.95

Seafood

Salmon Oreganata*US$0.00
- P.A.US$0.00
Shrimp MarinaraUS$41.95
Shrimp ScampiUS$41.95
Shrimp ParmigianaUS$43.95
Shrimp Fra DiavoloUS$41.95
Broiled Lobster OreganataUS$0.00
- P.A.US$0.00
Lobster Fra DiavoloUS$0.00
- P.A.US$0.00

Steak

45oz Porterhouse

Broiled Porterhouse Steak*US$0.00
- P.A.US$0.00
Porterhouse Pizzaiola*US$0.00
- P.A.US$0.00
Porterhouse w/ Peppers & Onions*US$0.00
- P.A.US$0.00
Porterhouse Contadina Style*US$0.00
- P.A.US$0.00

Vegetables & Sides

Sautéed BroccoliUS$17.95
Sautéed SpinachUS$17.95
Sautéed EscaroleUS$17.95
Eggplant ParmigianaUS$31.95
MeatballsUS$23.95
Sweet Italian Fennel SausageUS$22.95
Sautéed Peppers & OnionsUS$17.95

Dessert

Chocolate TorteUS$18.95
Strawberry ShortcakeUS$19.95
Bread PuddingUS$22.95
Chocolate CannoliUS$19.95
TiramisuUS$24.95
TartufiUS$16.95
Italian CheesecakeUS$29.95
TitanicUS$32.95
Seasonal Fresh Fruit PlatterUS$0.00
- P.A.US$0.00

What 6,509 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

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

6,509 Reviews

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Bruce
Los Angeles
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined 5 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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Kathy
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ingrassia
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 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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Mary Rose
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a full day walking in DC and decided to go to Carmines after visiting our last stop, Ford Theater. Walked over for a table for two and enjoyed our late lunch early dinner. We had the Carmines salad (delicious) with the chicken saltimbocca- gravey was so good with their awesome bread. Glad we had dinner here.
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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 6509 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 106 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
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.carminesnyc.com/
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

Carmine's - Washington DC

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Thanksgiving Feast

Meatball

Manicotti

Fried Calamari

Appetizers

Garlic Bread ParmigianaUS$24.95

Baked ClamsUS$25.95

Fried ZucchiniUS$24.95

Stuffed MushroomsUS$21.95

Fried CalamariUS$42.95

Zuppa di ClamsUS$27.95

Zuppa di MusselsUS$24.95

Spiedini alla RomanaUS$25.95

Cold AntipastoUS$49.95

Hot AntipastoUS$49.95

Spicy Scarpariello WingsUS$39.95

Stuffed ArtichokesUS$24.95

Portobello ParmigianaUS$22.95

Roasted Peppers w/ AnchoviesUS$21.95

Salads

Caesar SaladUS$29.95

Mixed Green SaladUS$29.95

Carmine's SaladUS$32.95

Caprese SaladUS$32.95

Raw Bar

Shrimp CocktailUS$28.95

Clams on the Half Shell*US$16.95

Pasta

Garlic & OilUS$28.95

MarinaraUS$29.95

Penne alla VodkaUS$36.95

PomodoroUS$29.95

GiardinieraUS$32.95

Rigatoni & BroccoliUS$30.95

Rigatoni w/ Sausage & BroccoliUS$34.95

Rigatoni Country StyleUS$35.95

MeatballsUS$37.95

SausageUS$35.95

Bolognese Meat SauceUS$35.95

RaguUS$39.95

Ravioli w/ CheeseUS$32.95

ManicottiUS$35.95

LasagnaUS$37.95

CalamariUS$41.95

ShrimpUS$42.95

Clam SauceUS$38.95

Mixed SeafoodUS$0.00

Chicken

Chicken ScarparielloUS$39.95

Chicken CutletUS$34.95

Chicken ParmigianaUS$37.95

Chicken MarsalaUS$35.95

Chicken Scaloppine w/ Lemon & ButterUS$35.95

Chicken SaltimboccaUS$36.95

Chicken ContadinaUS$49.95

Veal

Veal CutletUS$40.95

Veal ParmigianaUS$43.95

Veal MarsalaUS$41.95

Veal Scaloppine w/ Lemon & ButterUS$41.95

Veal SaltimboccaUS$42.95

Seafood

Salmon Oreganata*US$0.00

Shrimp MarinaraUS$41.95

Shrimp ScampiUS$41.95

Shrimp ParmigianaUS$43.95

Shrimp Fra DiavoloUS$41.95

Broiled Lobster OreganataUS$0.00

Lobster Fra DiavoloUS$0.00

Steak

Broiled Porterhouse Steak*US$0.00

Porterhouse Pizzaiola*US$0.00

Porterhouse w/ Peppers & Onions*US$0.00

Porterhouse Contadina Style*US$0.00

Vegetables & Sides