I went to Carmine's for the first time last week and everything was superb. The staff was friendly and prompt with everything my husband and I ordered - we were even greeted by the owner! The ambiance is inviting, casual, but classy. It was not noisy so I was able to have a romantic dinner with my husband. The bruchetta we ordered as an appetizer was the freshest I have had at any other restaurant. For dinner, I had a Stromboli and my husband ordered the Penne a la Vodka. My Stromboli came out crisp and tasteful - their red sauce had a great mix of flavors. We were so full from their portions, we did not have desert but it seemed classic Italian with Cheesecake, Cannoli, and Tiramisu. Overall we will most definitely come here again because with their close to NY Style-as- you-can-get-in-the-south pizza crust and rich flavored sauces, it is definitely worth the trip.
Pros: Fresh tasting Italian-style food, ambiance, service. Prices good for the portions they serve.
Cons: Parking wasn't bad, but I could see it being a problem during shopping hours.
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