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Carmela's at Macri's, South Bend, IN

Carmela's at Macri's

4.7
4.7
1235 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Our authentic Italian restaurant is full of Italian classics inspired by Carmela herself. Enjoy rich Italian favorites like homemade lasagna, chicken marsala and lake perch. Relax over a hearty meal of spaghetti and arancini or enjoy chicken parmigiana, one of our old world selections. Located right next door to our very own Macri's Italian Bakery, save room for an exquisite dessert selection! Open since 1978 and ran by the same family for 45 years. Join us at our one and only location Downtown South Bend, for the best authentic Italian!

Additional information

  • Location
    214 N. Niles Ave, South Bend, IN 46617
  • Phone number
    (574) 280-4824
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Dessert, Meat
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking is available on Niles Ave. as well as parking directly across the street on Niles Ave. Private parking lot for Carmela's customers only is also available and located off of Hill Street near our bakery entrance.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Carmela Macri
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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What 1,235 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Bend

    Best Overall

  • South Bend

    Best Service

  • South Bend

    Best Ambience

  • South Bend

    Best Value

  • South Bend

    Neighbourhood gem

  • South Bend

    Great for fine wines

  • South Bend

    Romantic

  • South Bend

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carmela's at Macri's offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "wonderfully good food" and "friendly, attentive staff." Guests enjoy the "beautiful atmosphere" and rave about standout dishes like lobster ravioli and veal piccata. Despite occasional service delays, the overall experience is "always a pleasure," making it a "favorite South Bend restaurant."

1,235 Reviews

  1. Patricia VIP

    Indiana125 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always excellent as is service and atmosphere! We love Carmella’s!

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  2. Robert

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Kaylie, was training a new server at the time but, that did not diminish the great service we received. I can see why she is chosen to train new servers. Our meals were delicious, as usual.

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  3. Smileyjohn

    Chicago17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Carmela's is always good. I recommend the restaurant a little noisy but the ambiance and food make it truly a great restaurant

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  4. Marc

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was exceptional. We went to the bakery before dinner and got an assortment of goodies that were all excellent. The food, the staff and the atmosphere were great. This is a really special place. We are already planning our next visit!

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  5. Nick

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent and quick. Samantha did a wonderful job as our waitress. The food was delicious and each course came out at just the right time.

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  6. Grant

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing. The lobster ravioli is awesome.

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  7. Anna VIP

    Los Angeles19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly authentic Italian. The food and service is always good and consistent! Love that the family is there to greet you and check in on your experience. 5 star south bend gem

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  8. Anna VIP

    Los Angeles19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience from the moment we walked in the door. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our group of 10 was impressed with the food and service and will definitely be back. Wine selection was great and great special cocktails

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Carmella’s is normally very good; their customer service is excellent, attn. to detail and personable. Only negative, was the pre dinner salads, the lettuce was wilty, not crispy fresh. Other than that, I would recommend Carmellas.

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  10. Diana

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time at this restaurant. Everything was fabulous, staff felt like family. Service and suggestions were on point and we will definitely return. The wine deeeelish!

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FAQs

Carmela's at Macri's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (574) 280-4824.

Carmela's at Macri's is rated 4.7 stars by 1235 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Carmela's at Macri's

214 N. Niles Ave, South Bend, IN 46617

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (574) 280-4824
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Dessert, Meat
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking is available on Niles Ave. as well as parking directly across the street on Niles Ave. Private parking lot for Carmela's customers only is also available and located off of Hill Street near our bakery entrance.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Carmela Macri
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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