Carmine'sI WILL RETURNMy first experience to Carmine's, but it won't be my last. I went with my girlfriend to celebrate her birthday on a Monday night. The food was phenomenal. The service added to the levity. The prices were reasonable.5/13/2013 12:00:00 AMFantastic Mother's Day BrunchTook my mother to Carmine's for Mother's Day brunch. Fantastic! There were so many things to choose from. Service was spectacular. My mimosa was always topped off. Thanks for a very nice day5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMMother's day brunchVery crowded for Mother's day brunch. Long lines but they were able to keep the trays adequately full. Waitress was wonderful and would get things from buffet if you needed her too.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMPerfect Mother's Day brunchEverything was wonderful! Highlight: service was top-notch, buffet had many options, was fresh, and great tasting! Great with the kids. Table on porch was nice. No real complaints!5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMgoodFood was great. Only issue was that we were seated near the kitchen so we heard plates slamming the whole time5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful PlaceTook our mother to the Mother's Day Brunch - she loved it! We all had a fantasitc time. The food was great and the service was outstanding! We will definately be back!!!!5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat experience, food and serviceWe had a very large group for mothers day and the bus boys made sure everyone was well taken care of the entire time. The hostess was also kind enough to accommodate us for a garden table which was requested - but not guaranteed. She went out of her was to make sure we were in the area we wanted to be when we arrived. The food was fantastic and they made sure the food was always fresh and available.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat ExperienceWe ordered 5 dishes for 6 people and asked to have it presented family style. We all loved all the dishes. We had penne with vodka sauce, veal parmesan and chicken parm, veal saltimbocca and a lemon shrimp dish. We also had stuffed mushrooms and bruschetta for appetizers which were delicious and a house salad--also very good. Portions are large and we could have had 4 main course dishes and had plenty to eat. The service was also very good.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways a good night out -Always a good night out - the service and the food.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways fun to people watchThe best eggplant salat I have ever had. Be prepared to share as portions are huge. NO pizza which is fine. The staff is very attentive. The way some of the people dress there is worth the trip. The clear plastic was drawn out side as it was cool and windy. We sat inside and had a great glass of Cabernet (house). Total bill was a bit pricey but we had a great time. Then the wife checked out the LuLu Lemon shop accross the street and more eye candy.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMPHENOMENAL ALWAYS!I can't stress just how much I absolutely love this place. The food is phenomenal and the service is exceptional!5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMOutstanding food!!!The service and the food was great as usual. Our waiter offered my wife a few options that were not on the menu for the salmon. She took one and loved it. I want to try other restaurants in the area, but we always return to Carmine's because it is dependable.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food and great serviceHad a great time. Had 2 bottles of 2009 Ramey Cab to get things started. Our server Danny was not only on point but hilarious too. We ordered as he called off the menu food, square noodles in Viska sauce sprinkled heavily with sausage. Tremendous. Some other food we ordered was the skirt steak, and linguini with clams. All in all a great time, great scenery and a great vibe. See you Next time Chi-Town!5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMServerOur server was Eric. He was very friendly and could recite the menu. Great help.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMGood food great serviceGreat food.....as to be expected by a rosebud restaurant. We did find that the Parking can be difficult and valet was a bit slow for the cost. Otherwise another pleasurable evening at Carmine's!5/9/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful FoodLoved the ambiance in the restaurant. The chopped salad was plenty for two and very good - fresh and crisp. Our entrees were delicious Chicken Marsala was excellent and Bolognese some of the best I've had. The wait staff was extraordinary - attentive without hovering, polite, helpful. Definitely a restaurant we look forward to returning to.5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMOn vacation, and found itOn vacation, and found it online. We were celebrating my daughters 20th birthday! Food was very good, and menu had plenty of items as well as 4-5 specials. Service was spot on. Our waiter was very social with us, even though the restaurant was packed. He even offered options to us for creating our own special dish not listed on menu. We will return to Carmine's.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had six people at a roundWe had six people at a round table. The food is very good, but the noise level makes it hard to talk to others.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMCarmine'sIt was a special occasion and we were a party of eight. Everything was perfect and everyone was pleased. The service was as good as it gets. All meals were excellent. Quickly becoming my favorite Italian spot in Chicago.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMHad a great time at Carmine'sHad a great time at Carmine's this past weekend! The food was delicious and the service was wonderful! The scene is warm and cozy,but definitely very energetic and actually pretty loud, especially with the piano player by the bar. The staff was great and very accomodating - we had a 2 month old baby with us, but they were able to put us in the quieter garden room - it was perfect. As for the food - the spicy calamari was so tasty! And the brick chicken was so moist and flavorful. We will definitely be returning!4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMTedi's 19th Birthday!Took my daughter for her 19th birthday lunch with her aunties. Our server was great and the food great. Haven't been there in years. Definitely will be back!4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMHad 5 people in from out ofHad 5 people in from out of town. They all loved it.4/17/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had a group of 6 guests,We had a group of 6 guests, every one of our guests reported the best food ever, portions were more than expected and talked about it for days.
Note; they spotted Gary Sinese during their visit.
I would highly recommend Carmines for any event.4/15/2013 12:00:00 AMOutstanding service-as always.Outstanding service-as always. Specials were wonderful this evening.4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMour first but but not our last!first time at Carmine's - went on recommendation when we received a gift-card to Rosebuds' Restaurants. Expected to be "out-priced" but was proved wrong. SO much food, and such great presentation along with quality. My husband had pork-chops, and, boy, was he impressed- huge! Deserts are not be passed-by.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMWe are parents to a toddlerWe are parents to a toddler and had a much-deserved date night. We both have had a variety of high-end to low-end dining experiences fr the US to Europe. Carmine's was excellent in service, ambience, and food quality and variety. Loved the appetizer (grilled Octopus, shrimp and calamari). Our entrees were also excellent! We will definitely go back.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat dinner, good location.Great dinner, good location. I would go back again and again.4/12/2013 12:00:00 AMLove it!This is our 4th time going to Carmines, each time bringing different people with us to experience it. We love it. The food has always been wonderful, and the service is always great. I wish I could recall our waiters name this last time, but it's been about a week. He was so friendly and so knowledgable. My husband always gets the skirt steak(soooo good!) and I got the Tortellin Carbonara, it was voted the best dish at our table :) It's a very nice and comfortable atmosphere. I definitely recommend enjoying dinner here!4/12/2013 12:00:00 AMShort notice - was downtownShort notice - was downtown and decided to stay for dinner. Booked my reservation 15 minutes before arriving! We sat outside and it was quaint. Food was delicious (though heavy) and waitstaff was very attentive. My date, who was in from SoCal, was very impressed.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMCarmine'sLarge space. Great good for the money, fresh and flavorful.
Kid friendly- great service!4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMThis has become one of ourThis has become one of our favorites when traveling to Chicago! You NEVER leave hungry.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMgood ambiance great bread,good ambiance great bread, salad and dessert. Pasta dishes were nothing special. Probably better Italian places to eat.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMWe have been there severalWe have been there several times in the past and this was by far the best. The front host staff was awesome and accomodating of my special requests for my g/f's birthday. Food was outstanding, although we both had the Brick Chicken and felt it was very heavy on the salt content. Even still it was great. Server was excellent (Hugo).
Busboys were prompt and on the job.
Thank you, we'll be back sooner than later!4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMAwesome Cuisine!The food and atmosphere was fantastic. Lasagne and chicken parmesean entrees were among the best I've tasted in a long time (and very generous portions). I'm planning a return visit when I'm in the area again!4/4/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat service, cute spot,Great service, cute spot, live piano player. However, food did not impress and the specialty cocktail I ordered didn't taste right. Mussels with white wine sauce were good.4/4/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent food served in HUGEExcellent food served in HUGE portions. Pasta is homemade and sauces are delicious. Best Cesar salad I've ever had.4/1/2013 12:00:00 AMEaster brunch was a bit expensiveEaster brunch was a bit expensive (even with "bottomless" mimosas). $49 for adults. But the food is outstanding and service was attentive. and Highly recommended.3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat experienceGreat food and wonderful service .
We went here for Easter brunch, and the price and the food was outstanding.
Everyone From the Hostess to the busboy provided first class service. Our server never let our glasses get empty so Brunch absolute pleasure.3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMEaster BrunchWe took our two kids to Carmine's for Easter buffet brunch. The food was fresh and delicious and appealed to all of us (not a small feat since my daughter is a vegetarian). There was a great variety from salads to hot breakfast dishes to meats to delectable desserts. The service was exceptional. We would return here without a doubt.3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful Service on a Busy Day!We went to Carmine's for Easter brunch which also happened to be our daughter's birthday. The staff at Carmine's outdid themselves, on a busy day, with their excellent service and for making my daughter feel special on her big day. The food was also fsntastic. It was a great overall experience-I highly recommend Carmine's!3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMWent to Carmine's for theWent to Carmine's for the first time for the Easter brunch. The staff was attentive and friendly they did an outstanding job. The endless selection of food made it impossible to sample everything! Loved the live music. My family would definitely go here again and recommend it to everyone we know. Thanks for a wonderful Easter.3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMWas very impressed with theWas very impressed with the Easter brunch. Better food and a much better price then some of the popular brunch spots for Easter. Will definitely consider this again.3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMThis was our first EasterThis was our first Easter Brunch at Carmine's and it was amazing! Everything from the staff to the set-up to the selection to the quality of taste was perfect! Even the piano player was perfectly placed and his music was relaxing and enjoyable!3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMBEST EASTER BRUNCHWe had Easter brunch at Carmine's; my family and I were beyond impressed. The menu options were amazing, including all of the different pastas. Most notably was the french toast that was very delicious. I have to say one of the best parts of the entire brunch was our waitress Sharon W. She was absolutely amazing. She was on top of every need, super polite, and just totally and utterly efficient. We were beyond impressed with her.
I would DEFINITELY recommend this Easter brunch (and regular dining) to a friend.
Thank you!3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMThis is an incredible littleThis is an incredible little spot with amazing food and service. A trip to Chicago is never complete without a stop here.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMCarmine's is always GOOD!!!Carmine's never disappoints - they have great Italian food and the service for amazing - if I could have given the service 10 stars I would have - Brought 4 children all under the age of 7 and they were more than accommodating - I had the Chicken Parm and it was delicious - the kids ate this beautiful fruit assortment with yogart and pasta - something for everyone - one of the best Italian restaurants in Chicago - I will be back -3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMCarmine'sVery well managed and great food. We dine here often and it only gets better.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had our first wedding anniversarWe had our first wedding anniversary and I included a note in the reservation. It was amazing. We got the best spot and everybody was great. I would come back anytime3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMFirst Visit, but not the lastThis was a pleasant surprise. I've been to other Rosebud properties and found them to be ok. Carmine's is by far their best location, with the best food and service. The wait staff is attentive without being intrusive. The menu is extensive without being too large.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMService was excellent andService was excellent and like the menu options. Food was great; location was great.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AM