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

Carmela's at Macri's

4.7 (1255)
$30 and under
Italian
214 N. Niles Ave, South Bend, IN 46617

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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!

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.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    214 N. Niles Ave, South Bend, IN 46617
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,255 people are saying

Carmela's at Macri's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Bend

    Best Overall

  • South Bend

    Best Food

  • South Bend

    Best Service

  • South Bend

    Best Ambiance

  • South Bend

    Best Value

  • South Bend

    Neighborhood gem

  • South Bend

    Good for special occasions

  • South Bend

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carmela's at Macri's offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "great food, great service," and an inviting atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing wine selection" and "delicious desserts." The staff is "friendly and attentive," with standout servers like Kaylee and Lisa. It's a "South Bend gem" for consistent quality and hospitality.
1,255 Reviews

  1. Matty

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was great. Atmosphere decent. Food was good, but not anything amazing. Value is terrific.

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  2. Sharon

    Pittsburgh / Western PA10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    On a good note, we had excellent service! Our server was very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive! She was kind enough to ask the bartender if they could make me a peach Bellini, which they did and it was awesome! Unfortunately, the food was only so-so at best. Our adult grandson was highly disappointed in the carbonara, which contained huge hunks of uncooked bacon. It was as if they chopped it in a stack and failed to separate it while cooking! He ate maybe a quarter of his entree. My husband had the chicken parmigiana and I had the eggplant parmigiana. Ours were decent, but nothing special. We felt the entire meal was overpriced for what we received.
    Carmela's at Macri'sResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words about our service — We’re sorry to hear the food didn’t meet your expectations. Regarding the carbonara, we’d like to offer a little context, as it’s a traditional Italian dish that’s sometimes different from what guests expect. Authentic carbonara is made with guanciale (Italian cured pork), which is rendered and gently cooked — not meant to be crispy like American bacon, but definitely not raw. We prepare it in that classic Italian style, though we understand it may not be for everyone. We truly wish you would have let us know while you were dining with us. Your feedback and experience are very important to us, and we would have gladly offered you something else had we known at the time, especially when we checked on your table.

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  3. Kurt VIP

    Indiana18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had the shrimp scampi and it was good, not great. For dessert I had the chocolate bomba and it was fantastic. I’ve had many meals here and it’s always good to great. Good selection of beer and wine, they have hard liquor too. I highly recommend Carmela’s.

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  4. Justin

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is amazing, we were in town for 3 days and had breakfast lunch and dinner here. Amazing wine selection, and desserts are out of this world! Every server is top notch and prompt. The owner was extremely involved and inviting. Carmela thank you for having us.

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  5. Vi VIP

    Indiana6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always outstanding. Great food and drink specials also. Server Kaylee is so great and attentive and always makes excellent recommendations. So nice Adriana always stops by to say hello and check in also. 10/10 recommended. Support local!

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  6. Nancy

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I wanted to try somewhere new for his Birthday. We both like Italian, so, I searched on-line. Carmelas looked good, so went went. WE WILL BE GOING BACK!!! GREAT food, GREAT service, I can't think of a thing they could do to imrove it!!

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  7. John VIP

    Indiana7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the Perch and it was outstanding. Service was great

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  8. Joleen

    Indiana9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Salmon portion and broccoli green bean pepper onion veggies were very good. Salad had a lot of Romain stems/ribs in it., which I don’t include when I make salad. Lettuce texture seemed very dry, not brown, just dry, no moisture …too much lettuce for the veggies in it. Desserts were very good.

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  9. Nate

    Charlotte4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, anticipated our desires and served promptly. The food was delicious! Will definitely return.

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  10. Chuck

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our table was ready upon arrival! The setting was very nice and our server was very good. Everyone was pleased with their menu selections and our overall dining experience was Great! Thank you for a wonderful time!

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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 1255 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Carmela's at Macri's

214 N. Niles Ave, South Bend, IN 46617

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Colfax and Lasalle
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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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