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Carmello's Of Old Town Manassas, Manassas, VA

Carmello's Of Old Town Manassas

4.8
4.8
951 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
Carmello's Of Old Town Manassas is a family owned and operated restaurant in Historic Manassas, which specializes in Contemporary Cuisine with Italian and Portuguese Fusion. The restaurant features a seasonal menu with locally sourced items from local farms. We are proud to be featured as one of the 50 best restaurants in Northern Virginia By Northern Virginia Magazine.

To accompany your dinner, select from our 2010-2022 Wine Spectator Award Winning Wine List. Come try our extensive Portuguese wine list and taste for yourself what everyone will be talking about. We currently carry over 75 Portuguese wines from such regions as Alentejo, Douro, Doa, Estremadura, and Vinho Verde. Our list of Portuguese wines is one of the finest in the DC Metropolitan area and is comparable to many of the top Portuguese wine lists in the America.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Portuguese, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 368-5522
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Executive chef
    Alice Pires
  • Private party facilities
    Located in historic Old Town Manassas we have been serving the local community for 36 years. Our private dining area seats 60 comfortably and we have many package options to fill any need.
  • Private party contact
    Gaby Buckley: (703) 368-5522
  • Neighborhood
    Manassas
  • Cross street
    Battle Street
  • Parking details
    Parking garage by the train station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 951 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Mediterranean

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Best Service

951 Reviews
  1. TokoM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The attention to detail was amazing. The attention to us from staff was excellent. It was a clean and quiet space. We were well pleased with everything and we will be back.

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  2. Chris

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delectable and the ambiance was very quaint and high end. The service was great too.

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  3. AthenaK

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fantastic, from being greeted as soon as we walked in the front door until we walked out the front door. We were seated right away and were introduced to our waiter, had a brief jovial conversation which set the tone for the evening and lead to some fantastic recommendations from him (including the wine, appetizers, main courses and dessert) the staff was very knowledgeable and extremely friendly. All 4 of us at the table had a Great experience and thoroughly enjoyed our time at Carmello’s.

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  4. NancyA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time there. The food and service was excellent. We will definitely be back.

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  5. Trey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I read about the restaurant in Northern Virginia magazine. We tried it for the first time, and it was excellent. Will definitely go back again with visiting family.

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  6. MikeT

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Everything was delicious, including the complimentary wine.

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  7. DIANA

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Some of the food options lacked flavor (the scallops as an appetizer, the fall squash soup), the desserts were disappointing. It was ok food for a high price.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious. I had the ravioli with steak tips. My husband had the Muscles and they were both excellent! It was our anniversary so they brought us out a special dessert-crème brûlée which was excellent. Ambiance was calm and soothing. Price was very reasonable for the type of food we ordered. We will definitely return.

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  9. RobertG

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    The bone in Prime Rib was over cooked and Fish dish was thin and dry.

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  10. StacyS

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We have reservations but their system was down but they were still able to seat us right away. Very quiet old school style restaurant, great service and excellent food!! The value for the meal was also great and unexpected given the fine dining experience it was. Highly recommend for an intimate date night!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great service and great food! We couldn’t have been happier

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  12. Christine

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was absolutely amazing. Our waitress was very nice and very knowledgeable about the new menu. She also made a great suggestion for a wine since the wine we first wanted to order wasn't available.

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  13. JamesW

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went to Carmello's for our Wedding Anniversary. The food was excellent and our waitress was kind and attentive. They gave us a complimentary Creme Brule with "Happy Anniversary" written on the plate in syrup I think. Highly recommended and will go again.

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  14. RobinE

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely place, first date worthy. Food was amazing and Javiar was super attentive. Will return regularly.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I went there last week and wanted to sit outdoors but Carmello’s didn’t offer outside seating due to it being fine dining. However the host (Jennifer ) if I’m not mistaken was kind enough to tell us that we can be seated out in the garden style patio next door which is the sister restaurant of theirs and order from the Carmello’s menu which I thought was very welcoming. I had a great experience and Steven the manager checked on us often. It was a pleasant experience especially since it was my first time in downtown Manassas. Oh they also had a live singer and he was amazing as well. I ordered the squid salad and filet mignon. Everything was amazing

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious, the service was great! Highly recommend for a nice evening out.

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  17. MarilynM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect, Wonderful evening. Favorite restaurant…Waiter was amazing. Food presentation was over the top…. Thank you for being there..

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  18. Larry

    Washington DC

    142 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    142 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service are always very good at Carmello's. Owner is from Portugal and our sever was also from there. WE always order a wine from Portugal as the restaurant offers a nice selection and server made a great wine suggestion for us.

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  19. Therenstar

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great and the service was excellent. This was our first time eating there and we were very impressed.

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  20. BrianD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Best crab stuffed salmon filet!! Everything done perfectly.

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  21. DeniseM

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food and service was excellent as usual. Highly recommend and will most certainly return for another good meal.

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  22. CFM1

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing, ambiance and staff were wonderful and friendly. We brought clients here for an appreciation dinner. Being able to make reservations makes a big difference for us, the process was smooth and pleasant.

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  23. PAmmie

    Washington DC

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Very nice selection of foods. Escargot was delicious. Pork medallions with risotto and snap peas were also very good. Very nice touch with a glass of wine at the beginning. Prices are high on some items, but I would definitely recommend this restaurant, especially for a special occasion. Our wait staff was wonderful, very helpful and available.

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  24. Larry

    Washington DC

    142 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    142 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server and food were great. One of our favorite restaurants.

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  25. NANA

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrating a birthday on a very quiet evening. Service was excellent and the food glorious. Enjoyed oysters Rockerfellow and the wonderful gazpacho!! Split the steak order, and found it more than enough for two. Veal succulent and tasty rissotto w/ mushrooms delightful. Thank you--we'll be back!!

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  26. MichaelB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed our meal, the service and atmosphere at Carmello's. No complaints. We will be back.

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  27. Rafiq

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our anniversary they wished us, brought us flowers, the manager came out to make sure we’re good, packed our leftovers for us, and wrote happy anniversary on our desserts, all for free :)

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  28. Belle

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service are always top notch. We like to arrive early and have a drink at the Monza bar before dinner.

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  29. GloriaS

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service, food, wine list, et al are fantastic at Carmello's. Real neighborhood gem!

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  30. TanyaA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and the service was excellent. It was the perfect place to celebrate my husbands birthday.

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  31. JoMary

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Celebrated our 38th Anniversary, however, had car problems in a 15 minute parking spot running an errand in old town Manassas. It wouldn’t start to move closer to restaurant. Had to get it jump started so I had to leave my husband a few times. He ordered the veal dishes and said it was a bit tough but the flavor was wonderful. I had the seafood dish over risotto and it was fabulous! We will return.

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  32. StanJ

    Atlantic City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent restaurant and great service. A variety of food- all prepared with perfection.

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  33. RossO

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated our 29th anniversary. Service was especially excellent!!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We hadn’t been to Carmello’s for a while. We went for our 33rd anniversary and it was lovely. They had actually read my comments in open table and tried their best to accommodate them. We started off with a free glass of wine from Portugal. We got calamari as an appetizer and it was delicious. My husband ordered the fruit de mare and I got salmon. Both were excellent. They had a nice wine list. Our waiter was very attentive. The restaurant was rather expensive but perfect for a special occasion.

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  35. Sharon

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    I love Carmello's but it was an off night noise wise. There were two very noisy tables that ruined the evening.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our family went here for Mother’s Day, and everything was absolutely perfect! My only regret is not having enough room for dessert, all of which looked truly amazing!

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  37. KellyK

    Richmond

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a delightful Mother's Day dinner at Carmellos in Manassas! We had oysters Rockefeller, lobster ravioli, and a seafood buccatelli. All dishes were delicious and beautifully prepared and presented We even had room for dessert! The meal began with complimentary wine from Portugal which was such a treat! Our server was the perfect combination of there when we needed her, but also scarce when we didn't need her. She was great! We love the ambiance at Carmello's. The music was perfect, and the decor was comfortable but classy. We highly recommend Carmellos for any occasion!

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  38. jroccofella

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Fine dining experience in Old Town Manassas with a mostly Italian and Spanish menu. I went hoping for more of a Portuguese focus but the most Portuguese thing was the menu language. Still, very good service - very accommodating of our wild, young children - and good, if unremarkable food. It was Mother's Day and the restaurant gave her flowers in the way out - nice touch.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Went to celebrate Mother's Day recently, our first visit and an abysmal disappointment. From the unprofessional, lackadaisical, slovenly staff, to the slow, underwhelming meal service and low quality food both in taste and presentation, I haven't been this upset by a restaurant experience in my life. I do not understand the high ratings here. Did we just have bad luck and it's normal good?

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  40. brendaw

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We did not wind up eating here on Mother's Day. We arrived for our reservation a little early. I was with my mother (who is in her mid 80s) and my husband. We were taken through the main dining room where there were some empty tables that were set and other diners. We were lead through the area for bussing tables and taken into another room that was empty except for several tables full of dirty dishes and one with dirty linens. We were taken to the table with the dirty linens and that was to be our table. At that point I looked up at the buffet and it was very unappetizing. It was messy and was not set up to meet minimal standards for cleanliness. My mother asked if we could order off the menu and we couldn't. It was very disappointing and one of the few times in my life I left a restaurant without eating.

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FAQs

Carmello's Of Old Town Manassas is rated 4.8 stars by 951 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Carmello's Of Old Town Manassas

9108 Center St, Manassas, VA 20110

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Battle Street
  • Neighborhood
    Manassas
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Portuguese, Italian
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking garage by the train station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Executive chef
    Alice Pires
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (703) 368-5522
  • Private party facilities
    Located in historic Old Town Manassas we have been serving the local community for 36 years. Our private dining area seats 60 comfortably and we have many package options to fill any need.
  • Private party contact
    Gaby Buckley: (703) 368-5522
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