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Carmine's - Washington DC, Washington, DC

Carmine's - Washington DC

4.5 (6714)
$30 and under
Italian
425 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 67 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.

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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 6,714 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carmine's in Washington DC excels with "excellent food," "huge portions," and "great service." Perfect for large groups, this family-style Italian restaurant offers a diverse menu, including gluten-free options. The "warm atmosphere" and attentive staff make it an ideal choice for celebrations or a casual meal, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
6,714 Reviews
  1. Susan VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley88 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Let me just say BIG PORTIONS…. And very tasty! They serve family style and the 3 of us had one pasta (vodka ), a veal Marsala and garlic cheese bread ….. we all enjoyed but could not come close to finishing it! Perfect for families and groups. Our 16 year old loved it.

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  2. Ashley

    West Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is seriously underrated! The food portions are enough for 4-5 hearty appetites. Hands down the best Caesar salad I’ve ever had and the marinara was so fresh. 11/10. Will definitely make this a trip staple.

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  3. Deborah

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fresh and amazing and a huge heaping amount. But the star of the meal was the titanic ice cream banana split with a chocolate tort. It could feed 10 pp.

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  4. Jennifer

    Washington, D.C. Area15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant is fun for a special occasion. With its huge family style portions, you could not go often. The pasta dishes are very yummy but I thought the salad was average. However, the best/most noteworthy part of this restaurant experience is the service. Our server on Saturday was fantastic! The service alone would keep us coming back and driving into the city!

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  5. Leigh

    New York City30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our second time eating at Carmines in Washington DC. The first experience was fantastic…everything from the food to the service was great. But this time, sadly, not so much. First, they seemed to be short staffed so not the servers fault for being pulled in multiple directions but regardless, we did a lot of waiting at the beginning even to be greeted and at the end, waiting for our check. Secondly, the food on this occasion wasn’t as good. We ordered the garlic bread as an appetizer (which was a hit last time), but at this meal, it was lacking. The bread was overcooked and the flavors almost nonexistent. *We did order the caesar salad and it was fantastic. We both commented that the salad was the tastiest part of the meal. We also ordered a pitcher of sangria and it seemed to have an almost sour taste (like the wine they used was possibly sour/going bad. *We additionally had chicken parmesan and it was delicious so no complaints there. All in all… we will return if for no other reason than the fresh and yummy salad!

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  6. John

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s a pretty place but I would probably not recommend or go back

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  7. jill

    New Orleans / Louisiana2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a group of 5 and ordered an appetizer (garlic bread) a pasta dish and chicken dish. The pasta and chicken were excellent! The garlic bread was dry and limited in flavor. The food amount was perfect for our group of 5!

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  8. Chelsi

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love a carmines experience . This restaurant was wonderful

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  9. DeAnne

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lots and lots of food. We ended up sitting at the bar and the service was great

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  10. Suzanne

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on July 9, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    We had a crazy night at Carmine. While we were there, it flooded. The ceiling started to come down. There was a lot of chaos. Not a good dining experience for us.

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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 6714 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Penn Quarter

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 67 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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