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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 |
Bland – My husband and I were both looking forward to trying out Carmelo's. We thought it would be a fun little neighborhood hole in the wall, with homemade Italian food. The atmosphere lived up to our expectations, but the food did not. I had the crab stuffed mushrooms and he had the Chicken Carmelo - pan fried chicken breast topped with crab, alfredo sauce and cheese. Both dishes were under-seasoned, bland, what one would expect from a chain like the Olive Garden. It certainly wasn't the worst food we've ever had; it just ... read more
Horrible Food – I was quite excited to eat at Carmelo's and was very, very disappointed. The food was horrible and the service was average at best. I would only recommend this place to my worst enemy. We tried the crab mushrooms which was a complete waste of calories and I also had the chicken parm with spaghetti. I cannot stress how disgusting it was.
Good food – The food is excellent, to bad the owner has no customer service skills. Don't make a reservation and expect it to be there, if you don't confirm your reservation you lose it! Why would you make a reservation in the first place. Unfortunately we won't be back there.
Avoid the owner's wife when she is the Hostess – I called the restaurant at 5:30 pm the same night for a 7:00 pm reserveration. We arrives 5 minutes before 7:00 and there was a line of people waiting. The place is very small, we found a place near the hostess booth in small hall way. We checked in with the owner/Hostess, she was very unfriendly, not even smiling when she greeted us. As we were waiting, I noticed that they had their seating policy listed, it said that people with reservations would be seated before call ahead... read more
Relaxed Italian eatery on Snelling caters to groups of friends and families. – In Short A nondescript facade kitty-corner from the time-honored St. Clair Broiler opens into a modest, painted-paneling dining room. The absence of any know-it-all-ness and of decor with a big D makes Carmelos comfortable. Pastas anchor the menu--robust tomato and cream sauces and Parmesan-flecked pestos--chicken and seafood options are also contenders. Servers without attitudes gladly help navigate an ample wine list and advise ahead of time if ... read more
The Best – We dine at Carmelo's rarely, NOT because of any dissatisfaction on our part, but because we think so highly of this place that we save it for rare, special occasions. Each time we have been there, we have been served food that is delectable to say the least, with service that is attentive and very well performed. The atmosphere there is quiet and intimate, and the wine selection has never failed. They have impressed us each and every time we have been there, so much so that we truly think of them as in a class by ... read more
You feel like family. – I was recommended to this place by a friend of mine. She went on and on about how she feels like family. She was right. Everything from the food to the service was comforting. Try the artichoke dip. The stuffed steaks are the best. I love how the menu suggests certain wines to pair with your entree. This place is great. I can't wait to go back.
Carmelo's is a Cozy Little Spot. – The restaurant is small, cozy and romantic. There are friendly waitstaff, who are conscientous about checking with patrons without being overbearing about it. We started with crab stuffed mushrooms and sweet potato soup. Both were delicious. The soup was tangy and "herbal". Next on the menu, the Pesto pasta. It is so flavorful with plenty of pine nuts and fresh basil. I added chicken for a nominal cost. We had the suggested wine of the evening and weren't disappointed. The feta cheese stuff... read more
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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 closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.
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