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Carmelo's Ristorante
- Italian
- Saint Paul, MN
About this business
We do not believe in ready-made. We believe in homemade. That is why everything we serve, from the bread, to the pasta, to all of our sauces, they are made from scratch & all from generational recipes. Just the way Grandpa Carmelo intended it to be.
Location details
238 Snelling Ave S, Saint Paul, MN, 55105, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
22nd Anniversary Disappointment Last night was our 22nd Anniversary and we had made reservations at Carmelo's for dinner at 7:45 pm. We had been once before and really enjoyed our dinner. We were both really looking forward to this and had made the reservation over a week ago. We arrived a few minutes early were asked to wait. We sat outside on the porch and waited. During this time, many people came out of the restaurant and others arrived and were seated. My husband went up and checked as I was getting bitten by "No ... read more
Loved the food - delicious and all homemade. Atmosphere (lighting and music) was very nice for conversation. Good service. My favorite restauran!
Wonderful food, good value – We stopped at Carmelo's last week during the awful heat wave to avoid cooking. They didn't appear to be expecting many people and the service was slow. However, the food was really outstanding. We had 2 appetizers and 3 main courses and all of us loved our choices. I've eaten there before and thought it was just OK. After our last visit, I"m a fan. Nice atmosphere, decent wine.
Little Italian Gem! – I've been coming to Carmelo's for years and it is one of my favorite places to relax with a glass of wine and a truly delicious Italian meal. I was introduced to this place by a friend, who's family live in the neighborhood. Service has always been good, but I come for the cozy atmosphere. If you're looking for an authentic, sweet, romantic place to dine, you're in for a treat. You can't go wrong with their nightly specials, and we try to save a bit of room for their perfect tiramisu!
Marginal food & Apathetic Service = Never going back – Bad experience all around. The restaurant is dated, the service rude and disinterested, the food at Olive Garden exceeds what we had. For my money, I'd rather go to La Grolla or numerous other St. Paul restaurants.
Rude treatment - never go back! – Our gift card was refused because it had expired and we pointed out that that was against the law. Our embarrassed server had orders from the owner to not honor it because it was a certificate and not a gift card (also against the law). They had our $25 card and it was not returned to us either. So our friend had pretty much given them a free $25. We are (or were) loyal neighborhood customers. No more! We were very disappointed. Apparently they make their own rules!
owner charmed me into coming in and I am so glad she did! – I randomly met the owner, Heather, and we got to talking about food and she mentioned she had a restaurant along with her husband (cute story behind it all but too long to get into). Anyway she was very charming and passionate about the place. She gave me her card and I decided to give it a try. I brought in my wife and her parents. We walked in and were immediately taken in by the aroma of wonderful smells. The hostess was very sweet and seated us within a few minu... read more
consistently the best italian food in the area. – warm and cozy atmosphere (with great music) and outstanding food combine to make this one of our favoites. the pesto is superb and it is a great place to carbo load if you are a runner! italian chains pale by comparison. everyone we know loves this little gem.
Best Tiramisu Anywhere – In my opinion Carmelo's has the best bolognese and tiramisu in the US. I have tried many restaurants in NY's Little Italy and elsewhere, always searching for comparable Italian food and have not found it. While the tables are too close to be considered romantic and the decor is subpar, Carmelo's food is delightful. The balsamic salad dressing is delicious to use as a dip for the warm bread. The calamari is crispy but not too greasy and the tiramisu is to die for.
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How is Carmelo's Ristorante rated?
Carmelo's Ristorante has a 4.5 star rating with 381 reviews.
When is Carmelo's Ristorante open?
Carmelo's Ristorante is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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