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Carmine's - Washington DC, Washington, DC

Carmine's - Washington DC

4.4
4.4
6051 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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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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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 87 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
    (202) 737-7770
  • Website
    http://www.carminesnyc.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    425 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
  • 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

What 6,051 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Good for groups

6,051 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic for a group, fun, affordablep, good food

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  2. CorinaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Morgan was outstanding. Everything was wonderful.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. ElyseT

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great italian dishes. Very good service! Large portions!!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food5service1ambience4
    Service was terrible! Server was reactive, not proactive at all.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food3service2ambience4
    Service was not good. For what we paid and what we got they should have done way better.

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  6. SheilaK

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Just know if at all entrées, desserts, and appetizers or family size. My son and I went together and it was a lot of food for just two of us. But the server was lovely and the food is very good.

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  7. DuncanC

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Meal was a bit late. Otherwise, everything was very nice.

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  8. CherieC

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is amazing, fresh and delicious. The portions are gigantic, more than enough for 4 people.

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  9. Stephen

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing dinner! Thank you to our awesome waiter for being so patient with us.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to Carmine’s to celebrate family members’ birthdays. Everything was top notch - food, service, and atmosphere. We ate drank laughed and just really enjoyed ourselves. Thank you so much, Carmine’s for the exceptional experience.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply outstanding service and top notch food and drinks!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Family style, meaning portions for 3-4 people per dish. We had a party of 4 adults and ordered 3 dishes. All great tasting with one meal worth of leftovers for the next day.

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  13. andrewg

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant in DC. Mario the GM is a total pro.

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  14. cnewk

    Washington DC

    37 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience4
    I like Carmines, but it can be pretty pricey/inefficient for just two people. Our waiter, Charles, was terrific, though. And they took care of our doggy bag while we attended the theater nearby; we picked up our bag on the way home -- nice touch. Still, $155 for salad, eggplant parm and a bottle of fairly modest pinot grigio is a bit much. Again, Charles was terrific, and the food is good.

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  15. Ween

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Wonderful evening! Our server Rob was OUTSTANDING! The portions of food were unbelievable, we are from Michigan and we have a restaurant similar to yours called Maggiano’s, when we drove by your restaurant it reminded us of old school Italian. 5 stars! Thank you for a very nice evening in DC.

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  16. JoFL

    Kansas City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We were there at 5:00 after a matinee of STC. Pretty deserted when we got there, but much busier when we left. Servings are family size and certainly would suffice for a family of four, and perhaps more. Plan on leftovers unless you have a large group and order relatively few dishes. The calimari appetizer was great. The bread tasted like yesterday's. We had to ask for oil and vinegar for dipping. The lemon chicken was very lemony and was enjoyed by some in our group for that reason, but not by others. Ravioli was nice and very cheesy, but I was surprised that we had to pay extra for the vodka sauce. Eggplant parmigiana came as a layered dish and could be sliced or taken one layer at a time. Overall a very nice, although not inexpensive meal.

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  17. LaciL

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    Our server refused to explain to us that the portions per platter were enough to feed three people before we ordered an appetizer and two platters of food, despite telling her it was our first time eating there. $50 dollars worth of food was wasted because we had no where to store the leftovers. She refused to accommodate us in any way.

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  18. JeniferS

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    I sent back the veal marsala as it just tasted no good. they offered me anything else I wanted on the menu and I settled for a salad that was very fresh.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    The food was amazing. Great portions! You have to go with empty stomach to enjoy the food. YUMMY! Def coming back.

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  20. LizG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was absolutely amazing. Portion sizes are huge. Perfect for an outing with lots of people. Service was great and the restaurant itself is gorgeous.

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  21. TKMoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food but the portions are really huge. nice ambiance, great service.

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  22. LFL18

    Dallas

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food but it is served family style so be prepared to share an entree. Only complaint is I always enjoy a salad with my pasta & because of their size (serves 4-6) I couldn’t get my greens!

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  23. Mahn

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food but be warned they only have family size portions . Sausage and broccoli Pasta was great with the white sauce

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  24. BrandiS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Great family style restaurant. Service was great, food was good.

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  25. George

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Experience was great all around! The food was a great value for a family dinner of 4. The manager came around and talked to us and he was such a friendly guy. My family had a blast and we’re definitely coming back again!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Terrible experience !! I Ordered a linguine four cheese (waiter’s recommendation for “special of the day”) and we found a FLY in the middle of pasta, after we have started to eat. So disgusting and unforgiven. I will Never come back.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Perfect for a couple that loves takeout. The lasagna was exquisite. Dishes are big and whe took some for lunch the next day.

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  28. HaNNgryNoypi

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food is excellent!place is perfect for family dinners as food serving is sizable. Our servant, Ruth, has always been accommodating. Lights just a bit dim but overall ideal for family dining.

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  29. DianaR

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food was outstanding. Love when my food temperature is hot. It was perfect!

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  30. MarkD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Would come back again the food was really really good

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  31. patriciar

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The server was unattentive. We went to Carmine's to celebrate my daughter's 15th birthday and it was stated in the reservation but she was not even acknowledged. The food was not worth the amount of money we spent there. 3 of our orders did not come out and the 2 steak were overcooked after we asked for medium well, not burnt. We waited 45 minutes for out steaks and pastas and of course we ate because we were hungry. When I went to express to our server just a mere suggestion and I did start off by saying I was not trying to get anything taken off my bill, I just wanted to let her know the steak were overcooked. She said that she couldn't do anything because we had already eaten them. I just assumed that customer feedback was appreciated but I see that it isn't. Very disappointed in choosing this restaurant to celebrate my daughter's birthday with family.

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  32. AMITK

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great location, food and ambience. Great for celebrating a birthday.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Very ok. Service was inconsistent - the runner was great but the server (who was switched half way due to shift changes) did little more than drop off our check.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was exquisite from the time we walked in until we left. Went there for my sister’s Birthday & it was both of our first time there. You get a nice portion to share and the staff made sure to explain how everything worked there. The food was wonderful & the drinks !! The drinks were really good & not watered down considering I had a frozen drink. Will definitely visit again.

    Carmine's - Washington DCResponded on August 29, 2023

    Dear Guest, 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, Mario Paz General Manager

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  35. MikeS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We were an hour early for our dinner reservation and thought we would need to wait. Carmine's is a lot bigger inside then is looks from the street. They seated us right away and we had a very good experience all around. Recommend it.

    Carmine's - Washington DCResponded on August 28, 2023

    Dear MikeS, 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, Mario Paz General Manager

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  36. Oldz

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Carmine’s. The food was great, the amount of food was enough for four people, so the two of us had ample leftovers! Charles was a knowledgeable and attentive server who made us feel at home. Highly recommended place for delicious Italian food.

    Carmine's - Washington DCResponded on August 28, 2023

    Dear Oldz, 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, Mario Paz General Manager

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, scene, and food. Alex was awesome, drinks awesome, ravioli on point, and strawberry shortcake with a twist delicious

    Carmine's - Washington DCResponded on August 29, 2023

    Dear Guest, 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, Mario Paz General Manager

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  38. CameronK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Italian i’ve had in a while. Dishes are huge and one is plenty for two. Ask for Charles when you are waiting for a table.

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  39. JimD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Jayln was fantastic great personality and very helpful with our order. As for the food all I can say we all needed a couch for a nap after. We are hoping for a return before we leave town. Thanks again Jim Doyle

    Carmine's - Washington DCResponded on August 25, 2023

    Dear JimD, 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, Mario Paz General Manager

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  40. SandiCG

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great and our server was very friendly.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Carmine's - Washington DC using the Order Online button. Carmine's - Washington DC also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 737-7770.

Carmine's - Washington DC is rated 4.4 stars by 6051 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
7:00 PM
Booked 87 times today

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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
  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.carminesnyc.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 737-7770
  • 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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