Carmine's - Washington DC

Name: Carmine's - Washington DC
Address: 425 7th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20004
Telephone: (202) 737-7770
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (6687)

$30 and under

Italian

425 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004

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2 people

Jun 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 56 times today

Experiences are available.

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
(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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

Experiences

Carmine's 15th anniversary Soirée
$75.00 per person
Prepaid
Jun 25, 2025 only
6:00 PM
Celebrate our 15 legendary years in D.C. with food and tradition... served family-style, of course! Slip behind the curtain and into our speakeasy-style soirée, where vintage glamour meets bold flavors. As we honor our roots and raise a glass to the future, we’re proud to support DC Central Kitchen. Net proceeds from ticket sales will benefit their mission to fight hunger and poverty. Cocktail Hour from 6 - 7 pm, followed by Carmine’s Style family style dinner!

Private dining

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Popular dishes

Garlic Bread Parmigiana$24.95
Baked Clams$25.95
Fried Zucchini$24.95
Stuffed Mushrooms$21.95
Fried Calamari$42.95
Zuppa di Clams$27.95
Red or White
Zuppa di Mussels$24.95
Red or White
Spiedini alla Romana$25.95
Cold Antipasto$49.95
Hot Antipasto$49.95
Spicy Scarpariello Wings$39.95
Stuffed Artichokes$24.95
Portobello Parmigiana$22.95
Roasted Peppers w/ Anchovies$21.95
- W/ Mozzarella$24.95

Salads

Caesar Salad$29.95
Mixed Green Salad$29.95
Carmine's Salad$32.95
Caprese Salad$32.95

Raw Bar

Shrimp Cocktail$28.95
- Sm (6)$28.95
- Lg (10)$39.95
Clams on the Half Shell*$16.95
- Sm (6)$16.95
- Lg (10)$24.95

Pasta

Choice of Angel Hair, Linguini, Penne, Spaghetti, Rigatoni

Garlic & Oil$28.95
Marinara$29.95
Penne alla Vodka$36.95
Pomodoro$29.95
Giardiniera$32.95
Rigatoni & Broccoli$30.95
Rigatoni w/ Sausage & Broccoli$34.95
Rigatoni Country Style$35.95
Meatballs$37.95
Sausage$35.95
Bolognese Meat Sauce$35.95
Ragu$39.95
Ravioli w/ Cheese$32.95
Manicotti$35.95
Lasagna$37.95
Calamari$41.95
Red or White
Shrimp$42.95
Red or White
Clam Sauce$38.95
Red or White
Mixed Seafood$0.00
Red or White
- P.A.$0.00

Chicken

Chicken Scarpariello$39.95
Chicken Cutlet$34.95
Chicken Parmigiana$37.95
Chicken Marsala$35.95
Chicken Scaloppine w/ Lemon & Butter$35.95
Chicken Saltimbocca$36.95
Chicken Contadina$49.95

Veal

Veal Cutlet$40.95
Veal Parmigiana$43.95
Veal Marsala$41.95
Veal Scaloppine w/ Lemon & Butter$41.95
Veal Saltimbocca$42.95

Seafood

Salmon Oreganata*$0.00
- P.A.$0.00
Shrimp Marinara$41.95
Shrimp Scampi$41.95
Shrimp Parmigiana$43.95
Shrimp Fra Diavolo$41.95
Broiled Lobster Oreganata$0.00
- P.A.$0.00
Lobster Fra Diavolo$0.00
- P.A.$0.00

Steak

45oz Porterhouse

Broiled Porterhouse Steak*$0.00
- P.A.$0.00
Porterhouse Pizzaiola*$0.00
- P.A.$0.00
Porterhouse w/ Peppers & Onions*$0.00
- P.A.$0.00
Porterhouse Contadina Style*$0.00
- P.A.$0.00

Vegetables & Sides

Sautéed Broccoli$17.95
Sautéed Spinach$17.95
Sautéed Escarole$17.95
Eggplant Parmigiana$31.95
Meatballs$23.95
Sweet Italian Fennel Sausage$22.95
Sautéed Peppers & Onions$17.95

Dessert

Chocolate Torte$18.95
Strawberry Shortcake$19.95
Bread Pudding$22.95
Chocolate Cannoli$19.95
Tiramisu$24.95
Tartufi$16.95
Italian Cheesecake$29.95
Titanic$32.95
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter$0.00
- P.A.$0.00

What 6,687 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

District of Columbia
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Carmine's in Washington DC is a bustling Italian restaurant known for its "amazing food" and "huge family-sized portions." The service is often praised as "superb," with attentive staff that enhance the dining experience. Ideal for large groups, it offers a lively atmosphere and "delicious" traditional dishes. Reservations recommended.

6,687 Reviews

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Angely
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great. service was great, and quick. it was family style which was perfect for our family of 6. they even recommended one plate of pasta for the table which i'm glad he did because the portions were huge.
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Jennifer VIP
Atlanta11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was great!!! We enjoyed our visit and will return.
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Catherine VIP
Austin21 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Carmine’s is ideal for large groups with family style dishes in huge portions to share. For our lunch for two, we ordered one entree and one salad on the lunch menu and there was enough leftover for a third person. The tricky part is deciding what one dish you want to share since you’d be crazy to order two separate entrees. Our server was very persuasive to explain how this works. The food was very good and service very attentive. Just plan on taking food home no matter what.
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Robyn VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ta'Shyra provided great service and recommendations that made our anniversary lunch a lovely occasion. Thank you to Nandi and staff. The food and drinks was delicious.
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Angie
Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review
2.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We waited over 45 mins for food. All we ordered was chicken and spaghetti for 3 people. I would t take kids unless you’re willing to wait.
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Joni
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food! Don’t miss the eggplant parm! Huge portions. Excellent service.
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Rose
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The staff’s attitude are mostly terrible/not good, not like a restraint of such pricing. The food is pretty good, just terrible people and service.
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Rachael
Indiana1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We have a child with severe gluten allergies so finding an Italian restaurant we can eat at is tricky. Our family loves Carmines! Our son with the allergies has requested to have his birthday dinner here 2 years in a row, it is that good. The family size portions fills up 3 hungry teen boys easily! The location in DC is convenient to lots of DC activities.
Carmine's - Washington DCResponded 7 days ago
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, Kevin Alexander Assistant General Manager
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Michael
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The overall experience was very good. The food was good not amazing but good enough to come back. Family style serving so it was communal and fun to serve each other and enjoy. No single serve meals so if you have dietary restrictions be prepared to order a family size even for 1 person. The service was top notch though and made the visit worth it as we celebrated two graduations and three fathers for Father’s Day all in one meal.
Carmine's - Washington DCResponded 7 days ago
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, Kevin Alexander Assistant General Manager
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Randall
Virginia1 review
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I were truly blown away by the service, food, and experience at Carmine’s. Their family serving style left us with leftovers that lasted several days after our dinner, and the food was amazing. Our server was very attentive to our needs and explained the serving style (which was new to us) so we did not accidentally over order. Will be coming back again!
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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 6687 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 56 times today

Experiences are available.

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
Order direct

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

Carmine's - Washington DC

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Carmine's 15th anniversary Soirée

Puccini Room

Bernini Room

Botticelli

DaVinci Room

Caruso Room

Custom inquiry

Meatball

Manicotti

Fried Calamari

Appetizers

Garlic Bread Parmigiana$24.95

Baked Clams$25.95

Fried Zucchini$24.95

Stuffed Mushrooms$21.95

Fried Calamari$42.95

Zuppa di Clams$27.95

Zuppa di Mussels$24.95

Spiedini alla Romana$25.95

Cold Antipasto$49.95

Hot Antipasto$49.95

Spicy Scarpariello Wings$39.95

Stuffed Artichokes$24.95

Portobello Parmigiana$22.95

Roasted Peppers w/ Anchovies$21.95

Salads

Caesar Salad$29.95

Mixed Green Salad$29.95

Carmine's Salad$32.95

Caprese Salad$32.95

Raw Bar

Shrimp Cocktail$28.95

Clams on the Half Shell*$16.95

Pasta

Garlic & Oil$28.95

Marinara$29.95

Penne alla Vodka$36.95

Pomodoro$29.95

Giardiniera$32.95

Rigatoni & Broccoli$30.95

Rigatoni w/ Sausage & Broccoli$34.95

Rigatoni Country Style$35.95

Meatballs$37.95

Sausage$35.95

Bolognese Meat Sauce$35.95

Ragu$39.95

Ravioli w/ Cheese$32.95

Manicotti$35.95

Lasagna$37.95

Calamari$41.95

Shrimp$42.95

Clam Sauce$38.95

Mixed Seafood$0.00

Chicken

Chicken Scarpariello$39.95

Chicken Cutlet$34.95

Chicken Parmigiana$37.95

Chicken Marsala$35.95

Chicken Scaloppine w/ Lemon & Butter$35.95

Chicken Saltimbocca$36.95

Chicken Contadina$49.95

Veal

Veal Cutlet$40.95

Veal Parmigiana$43.95

Veal Marsala$41.95

Veal Scaloppine w/ Lemon & Butter$41.95

Veal Saltimbocca$42.95

Seafood

Salmon Oreganata*$0.00

Shrimp Marinara$41.95

Shrimp Scampi$41.95

Shrimp Parmigiana$43.95

Shrimp Fra Diavolo$41.95

Broiled Lobster Oreganata$0.00

Lobster Fra Diavolo$0.00

Steak