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Carmine's - Washington DC, Washington, DC

Carmine's - Washington DC

4.5
4.5
6634 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 107 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

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What 6,634 people are saying

Carmine's - Washington DC reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carmine's in Washington DC offers a vibrant atmosphere and "huge family-style portions" perfect for group dining. Guests rave about the "amazing" food and attentive staff, making it a popular spot for celebrations. While some find the environment loud, the "fantastic" service and "wonderful" Italian dishes, like lasagna and Caesar salad, shine through.
6,634 Reviews
  1. Steven

    Baltimore7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were able to reserve a table a couple of days prior to celebrate our kids' birthday. We got there early and they were able to accommodate and seat us earlier than our reservation. Darrell, our server, was awesome. He clearly explained everything to the boys. He replaced my wife's drink, which was good but a touch too sweet. Portions were ginormous. So much so that we had enough for dinner the following night. Just a great time.
    Carmine's - Washington DCResponded today
    Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review. The team here at Carmine's Washington DC is thrilled to hear such good feedback, and we are proud to be the best Italian Family-Style restaurant in Washington, D.C. We are glad you and your party loved our friendly services and homemade dishes, which are made fresh daily. We hope to see you again and please bring all your friends and family! Sincerely, Kevin Alexander Assistant General Manager

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  2. Robin

    Louisville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Separate vegetarian menu, huge portions, delicious desserts.
    Carmine's - Washington DCResponded today
    Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review. The team here at Carmine's Washington DC is thrilled to hear such good feedback, and we are proud to be the best Italian Family-Style restaurant in Washington, D.C. We are glad you and your party loved our friendly services and homemade dishes, which are made fresh daily. We strive to deliver great experiences consistently and hope to see you again with all your friends and family! Sincerely, Kevin Alexander Assistant General Manager

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  3. Family216

    Washington DC30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful dining experience with my family. The food was amazing and well prepared! Our server, Daryl, was very attentive to our needs and provided great insight into the menu options. Had the Titanic for dessert and it was so, so good 😋!!
    Carmine's - Washington DCResponded today
    Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review. The team here at Carmine's Washington DC is thrilled to hear such good feedback, and we are proud to be the best Italian Family-Style restaurant in Washington, D.C. We are glad you and your party loved our friendly services and homemade dishes, which are made fresh daily. We hope to see you again and please bring all your friends and family! Sincerely, Kevin Alexander Assistant General Manager

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  4. Brooke

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is good, service is attentive but it’s a chaotic and very loud environment.
    Carmine's - Washington DCResponded today
    Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review. The team here at Carmine's Washington DC is thrilled to hear such good feedback, and we are proud to be the best Italian Family-Style restaurant in Washington, D.C. We are glad you and your party loved our friendly services and homemade dishes, which are made fresh daily. We strive to deliver great experiences consistently and hope to see you again with all your friends and family! Sincerely, Kevin Alexander Assistant General Manager

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner, awesome service and fantastic food! Excellent location to get dinner before attending events at Capital One arena, with parking right beneath the restaurant. Warning huge quantities of food! The entrees truly do serve at least 4 people.
    Carmine's - Washington DCResponded today
    Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review. The team here at Carmine's Washington DC is thrilled to hear such good feedback, and we are proud to be the best Italian Family-Style restaurant in Washington, D.C. We are glad you and your party loved our friendly services and homemade dishes, which are made fresh daily. We hope to see you again and please bring all your friends and family! Sincerely, Kevin Alexander Assistant General Manager

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  6. Kristopher

    Richmond3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always an exceptional experience visiting Carmines!! The food and service are always amazing!!
    Carmine's - Washington DCResponded today
    Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review. The team here at Carmine's Washington DC is thrilled to hear such good feedback, and we are proud to be the best Italian Family-Style restaurant in Washington, D.C. We are glad you and your party loved our friendly services and homemade dishes, which are made fresh daily. We hope to see you again and please bring all your friends and family! Sincerely, Kevin Alexander Assistant General Manager

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  7. Terri

    Kansas City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Even after looking online at the menu, we were not prepared for the food to be served "family style," and each dish made to serve 3-5 people. This may explain why the prices are not listed on their website. We ordered the eggplant parm, and I would only give it a 2 out of 5 rating. It was big, I'll give you that, but it had no flavor and was mushy. The breadbasket was full of a variety of different tasty choices. Our waiter was excellent and the drinks were very good.
    Carmine's - Washington DCResponded today
    Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review. The team here at Carmine's Washington DC is thrilled to hear such good feedback, and we are proud to be the best Italian Family-Style restaurant in Washington, D.C. We are glad you and your party loved our friendly services and homemade dishes, which are made fresh daily. We strive to deliver great experiences consistently and hope to see you again with all your friends and family! Sincerely, Kevin Alexander Assistant General Manager

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food!!! The staff is very nice and helpful
    Carmine's - Washington DCResponded today
    Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review. The team here at Carmine's Washington DC is thrilled to hear such good feedback, and we are proud to be the best Italian Family-Style restaurant in Washington, D.C. We are glad you and your party loved our friendly services and homemade dishes, which are made fresh daily. We hope to see you again and please bring all your friends and family! Sincerely, Kevin Alexander Assistant General Manager

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Lame. Very lame. Pasta was underdone - brought wrong wine.

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  10. Karen

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delightful time. Be careful the portions are indeed large but sharing was so much fun. We all got to try several things as we were a big group. Get the monster sized dessert. It was fabulous. Service was perfection. Prompt with refills, helpful, friendly and anticipated our needs. You will not regret the combination of great food, great service, great ambiance. We definitely recommend.
    Carmine's - Washington DCResponded today
    Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review. The team here at Carmine's Washington DC is thrilled to hear such good feedback, and we are proud to be the best Italian Family-Style restaurant in Washington, D.C. We are glad you and your party loved our friendly services and homemade dishes, which are made fresh daily. We hope to see you again and please bring all your friends and family! Sincerely, Kevin Alexander Assistant General Manager

    Is this helpful?

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 6634 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 107 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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