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  • Sun
  • 5:00PM- 8:30PM
  • Mon
  • 11:00AM- 2:00PM
    7:30PM- 9:00PM
  • Tue
  • 11:00AM- 1:00PM
  • Wed
  • 11:00AM- 1:00PM
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  • 11:00AM- 1:00PM
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  • 11:00AM- 1:00PM
  • Sat
  • 5:00PM- 5:45PM
Carmelo's Ristorante Italiano - Austin
Carmelo's Ristorante Italiano - Austin

Carmelo's Ristorante Italiano - Austin Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.carmelosrestaurant.com
  • Phone: (512) 477-7497
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:30pm
    Dinner: Sunday - Monday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Italian, Sicilian
  • Executive Chef: Margarito Machado
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Catering: Catering to your home for 10-500 guests. We will set up, provide service if required and leave your house or facility as we found it. One of our managers, Luis or Eddie will be happy to assist in the planning your event.
  • Entertainment: Accordionist playing Italian and other tunes. Will take requests.
  • Special Events & Promotions: We specialize in rehearsal dinners, weddings and receptions. Our private dining rooms are perfect for all celebrations and meetings

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Red River
  • Public Transit: Armadillo Trolley.
  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: Valet attendant. Tipping recommended.
A word from Carmelo's Ristorante Italiano - Austin
Carmelo’s Ristorante Italiano, Austin, is located in the historical "Old Depot Hotel" downtown across from the Hilton. Open since 1985, Carmelo's, was recently awarded the Seal of "Ospitalita Italiana" from the Italian Government for our use of authentic Italian products and the preparation of… genuine Italian cuisine. We have created a menu that is not only carefully thought out and authentically Italian, but also one that uses the finest quality beef, veal and poultry and the freshest of seafood, and when available local produce. With an extensive wine list and options ranging from an award winning Risotto with Truffles, a tableside cooked Steak Diane and gluten free, vegetarian and vegan fare it is our aim that everyone will be satisfied. Our delectable desserts include homemade specialties such as Tiramisu and Millefoglie. Come on by and experience a little bit of Italy tucked away in downtown Austin! We are also in Houston.Continued
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerItalian
  • Diners' Choice WinnerRomantic
  • Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked 1000-Point Tables
Diner Reviews
  • "The staff weren't AS attentive as you'd maybe expect and I had to flag them down to finally get out check, but it's in part because this restaurant had a LOT of patrons + a private party going on and we were thee on a Saturday night of a holiday weekend. Service was good, but wasn't "wow" in any memorable way. The food, however, was delicious! We'll definitely be back."
    Dined on 7/5/2014
  • "Carmelo's is right in the midst of downtown, a block away from the Convention Center. It resides within an architecturally interesting building that evokes being in a prior era, perfect for enjoying an authentic Italian meal. The staff are immaculately dressed and extremely courteous; they ensure that every detail is perfect and manage to fulfill every need without "hovering." And the food (while slightly more expensive than a casual lunch) is first rate. We enjoyed one of the daily specials--just the right amount, and prepared beautifully."
    Dined on 7/3/2014
  • "I hadn't been to Carmelo's for over 20 years. The food is still great, the service is wonderful and the atmosphere is calm and romantic."
    Dined on 7/6/2014
  • "The waiter we had 7/6 was rude and snobbish, discouraging questions about the food, so that their 'signature' salad came dripping with dressing, more sauce than greens, actually slimy. Although the place was empty, they put someone at the next booth - and then moved their table, creating a shrieking squeal like a 747 taking off. TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE!"
    Dined on 7/6/2014
  • "Dining at Carmelo's is an eclectic, international experience. The activity level among the staff is very energetic and vibrant with very attentive staff. Not a minute goes by without someone wanting to make your dining experience perfect. From the greeting to the presenting of the dishes, everything is expeditious and efficient. It reminds us of European fine dining with all the decor and the accordian music topped of the perfect dining experience."
    Dined on 7/5/2014
  • "Had a great experience as first time patrons. We dined here for our engagement dinner before being picked up out front by a horse drawn carriage that I had arranged. The wait staff was very nice. The setting is very romantic with beautiful decor and the ambient lighting. I loved the accordionist who came to play by our table a few different times...it made the dinner so very romantic and memorable. The food was delicious and very well prepared, and the management went the extra mile by giving us a free glass of champagne at the end of our dinner to make the experience very special."
    Dined on 7/5/2014
  • "I give this resturant five stars i love to dine there with my husband when we get a chance!:-)"
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "The food was good and the staff was very attentive. Not only was the server attentive, but there were several other staff members also taking care of the table simultaneously. The dessert selections were also very good."
    Dined on 6/22/2014
  • "We just moved to Austin, and were introduced to this restaurant, and loved it! The ambiance is terrific, the food is great and the service was both attentive and complete."
    Dined on 6/20/2014
  • "The food and service was terrific. We did not care for the loud music playing all the time. It was too loud and interfered with our conversations at our table (there were 4 of us) I would cut down the music, a little background music is OK, a little volume, but it was too much for us, and detracted from what could have been a perfect evening."
    Dined on 6/19/2014
  • "We loved everything-- food great and service of each person very attentive!"
    Dined on 6/18/2014
  • "The food was great and the accordion player added to the ambience."
    Dined on 6/17/2014
  • "I took my husband to Carmelos for Father's Day with neither of us having been there before. We were pleasantly surprised. The service was great and the food was delicious. My husband is not that easy to please when it comes to food preparation, but he really enjoyed what he ordered to the point he was ready to pick up the lamb chop bone and suck off the remains. So Carmelos is definitely going on our list of restaurants that we will definitely recommend and visit again."
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "Celebrated a birthday with large group of 12. Excellent food, great ambience and an especially attentive and professional wait staff. Liked that they accept reservations. Good wine list. Our assigned waiter was always within a few feet of our table and very attentive to every need without being intrusive. His choices when asked for recommendations were spot-on. The food was wonderful! No one had a complaint. Prices seemed a little high at first glance, but the food, service, ambience and overall experience made the final bill well worth it. Would highly recommend Carmelo's for anyone seeking great Italian/American food in a classy and refined setting with excellent service. Will go back soon!"
    Dined on 6/12/2014
  • "My wife and I went to Carmelo's for our 9th Anniversary. It was pretty great. Definitely exceeded expectations. It's not exactly affordable dining, but it's really good."
    Dined on 6/11/2014
  • "Carmelo's did an outstanding job. Their food was wonderful, service was excellent and the ambience was just right. My husband had the Steak Dianne prepared table side and it was tender and delicious. I had the Rigatoni Conpollo - outstanding flavor. I highly recommend Carmelo's."
    Dined on 6/9/2014
  • "The staff at Carmelo's went to great lengths to make my daughter feel really special at her post-graduation dinner! They were attentive and kind and surprised her (and the rest of us!) with a special dessert and beautifully decorated plate. The food was hot and delicious, too. It was the perfect setting for our small family celebration. "
    Dined on 6/6/2014
  • "The food was very good. We had a wonderful time. I would recommend it to my friends. "
    Dined on 5/31/2014
  • "Loved this place. Best Italian we've had in Austin "
    Dined on 5/31/2014
  • "My SO and I had been looking for a unique Austin restaurant and located Carmelo's through Google. We made a reservation even though we didn't need to. The ambiance was very pleasant, is a good 'date' sort of location, though I think a pleasant family meal could also be enjoyed at this venu. The food was very tasty, the base for the red-sauce was excellent (which meant anything we tried with red-cause for dipping or pastas was delicious). One of my favorite aspects of the restaurant was the live accordion player-- it added greatly to the romantic-yet-slightly-energetic mood. One other big convenience was that the restaurant had its own valet parking (pay by tips) which is a great help in a city area. "
    Dined on 5/9/2014
  • "Took my family here for daughter's graduation dinner. Expert recommendations on food and wine. All 4 meals outstanding. Service attentive and accommodating without being pushy. Gluten free options excellent for my mom. Special treat dessert really finished everything off. Thank you! "
    Dined on 5/16/2014
  • "We had a wonderful dinner and a sweet birthday surprise for my husband. It was very nice , indeed."
    Dined on 5/24/2014
  • "This was our favorite restaurant when we lived in Austin. It is even better. Food and service were excellent. We visited Carmelo's when we were in Austin in April. Had to return in May with the family."
    Dined on 5/17/2014
  • "Carmelo's does everything right. The food is wonderful, the service is impeccable, the gentleman playing an accordion is delightful. The little things that set Carmelo's apart from other restaurants is their service / how they treat people. The staff is friendly and respectful. Your glass of water or iced tea is never empty. Your food arrives at a nice pace; we never feel rushed. Prices of food and wine is more, but very few places provide the service this establishment does. "
    Dined on 5/15/2014
  • "i was here for a board meeting. the atmosphere was elegant and comfortable. food was fabulous. service was excellent. can not wait to go again"
    Dined on 5/8/2014
  • "I went there with a good sized group of friends for our dinner before prom. The food was great and I loved the surrounding atmosphere! The waiters were very friendly and helpful. "
    Dined on 5/10/2014
  • "My wife and I ate here prior to the Ballet at the Austin Ballet. Even though it was Prom Night for several high schools, and there were some youngsters there, the atmosphere was nice and quiet. The staff was very attentive, yet not intrusive. The menu was nice and varied and both of our meals were excellent (my wife had Pollo Parmenjani and I had the Veal Marsala. We delighted in sharing bites of each other's dish. We prefaced the meal with the Tower of Avacado, Artichoke, Tomato, and onion. Dessert was Tirramasoo (spelling?), and it was excellent as well."
    Dined on 5/10/2014
  • "Carmelo's was the perfect place for our prom dinner! The outside had lovely vines and fountains and stone work to take some pictures by. Inside the staff were very friendly, and there were candles and an accordion player to create an authentic and lovely dining space. The bread and dinner was amazing and then the dessert from the pastry cart was like nothing else. A perfect place for any occasion. "
    Dined on 5/10/2014
  • "John was incredibly attentive and helpful! Had a wonderful Mothers Day meal. Great main course, soup, salad, dessert. No negatives at all."
    Dined on 5/9/2014
  • "I was in town for a conference, and 4 of us went to Carmelos for dinner. I chose the restaurant because we had people with various food issues - one person was vegan, another allergic to dairy - and the online menu seemed to offer enough variety. I was pretty sure we could find something for everyone. Finding food choices was easy, and the restaurant was extremely accommodating - they even have a special vegetarian-vegan-gluten free menu! The food was delicious and all enjoyed the quality of food. While we ate primarily vegetarian and vegan, all of the food looked excellent."
    Dined on 4/26/2014
  • "The restaurant is beautiful. It really is. But the food was okay and definitely overpriced. My mum had the crab-stuffed shrimp. It was $24 for 2 shrimps. The beef carpaccio is okay, not great. My dad and my meal was pretty under-whelming. It's a typical over-priced, small portion restaurant. But, again, beautiful. Maybe dinner isn't their strong suit."
    Dined on 4/19/2014
  • "need to have dinner for two on menu. the waiter did not ask us if we wanted a salad"
    Dined on 4/19/2014
  • "The service was excellent and very accommodating. The ambience was excellent. The food was great but I think it needs more flavor. I had the angus steak and overall it was ok but the meat flavor needs more taste. "
    Dined on 4/17/2014
  • "Atmosphere was great as was the food. My hubby had to ask for a second drink, and I have up waiting thinking we. Could have coffee with dessert. When our dessert was delivered we asked for coffee, we're told someone else would get our coffee order bit no one ever came by. I get they they were trying to give us room to eat, but the service suffered as a result."
    Dined on 4/6/2014
  • "We celebrated my 33 year old son's birthday at Carmelo's on April 5th and was very impressed by the fantastic service, the ambiance (to include the accordion player), and the delicious food! My entire party of 8 thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the celebration dinner and they even came out with a special birthday dessert for my son and the accordion player came over to the table to play for him. Many kudos to Carmlo's for the wonderful, memorable experience that we will cherish forever!"
    Dined on 4/5/2014
  • "This resturaunt is located close to my apartment and came highly recommended by a few colleagues. I made a reservation for a Friday night and it was a fantastic idea. Service was spectacular, wine list was extensive and the appetizers and meals were great. This is a great date spot and one of the rare italian spots you can find in Austin. Acordian player was laying it down as well!"
    Dined on 4/4/2014
  • "We have been celebrating our daughter's birthday at Carmelo's since she was 9. She recently turned 28! For a log time we kept thinking that she would want to change, but no, this is her place to celebrate, especially with the special birthday place and the bananas foster. We usually bring at least one guest and are never disappointed with the cocktails, choice of food, and excellent service. We also love the accordion music. Fun and filling place to eat!"
    Dined on 4/3/2014
  • "Carmelo's is a nice place with friendly and excellent service. The sauces are authentic and delicious. They have specialty menus for gluten free and vegan eaters which is a plus as we tend towards dining in a mixed group. This part hasn't changed in years. Our last two visits were a bit disappointing, though. The quality seems the same, although the portions are smaller, prices higher, and the hot dishes were really more lukewarm when they arrived. I was surprised that there weren't more diners this time. It used to be packed at peak hours. Maybe they've fallen on hard times. We miss their Sunday brunches, too. If you like authentic Italian food in a calm atmosphere, its a nice place to visit in downtown Austin."
    Dined on 3/30/2014
  • "My wife and I went for dinner Saturday night and it was incredible. It was a bit loud(somewhat expected). Our appetizers, main course and dessert were all great. I highly recommend for date-night and small groups. There were some men in a coat and tie and others in golf-style shirt and shorts."
    Dined on 3/29/2014
  • "We were anxious to try Carmelo's because we are fans of his brother's restaurant in Bellingham, WA , and weren't not disappointed. This is an Italian restaurant located in an historic building and which was originally a Mexican restaurant. The decor is very European and the food and service excellent. We were only able to enjoy lunch on the way to the airport, but will definitely go for dinner when we are back in Austin."
    Dined on 3/26/2014
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