Carmine's - Washington DC

Name: Carmine's - Washington DC
Address: 425 7th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20004
Telephone: (202) 737-7770
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

6575 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 81 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Lively

Carmine's is a family style restaurant offering exceptional value to its guests through the many dishes of Southern Italian cuisine. Restaurateur Artie Cutler crafted Carmine's with a singular vision; bringing his guests abundant portions and making any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast. Platters of made to order pasta, decadent seafood or meat entrees, and of course homemade desserts are all staples at Carmine's, meant for sharing among friends and family. When great food and wine are supported by friendly and knowledgeable service, the results are magic - we want every day to feel like a Sunday afternoon at Grandma's!

We are open for Indoor & Outdoor Dining, Pick-up, Delivery, Catering and Private Parties. Your safety is our priority. DC no longer requires proof of vaccination to dine indoors. Indoor & Outdoor dining are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Sicilian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 737-7770
Website
http://www.carminesnyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Isidro Ruiz
Catering
Enjoy Carmine"s classics catered to the venue of your choice. From a small drop-off and set up for 20 to a full-scale, off-premises event for 2000. Carmine's Catering offers one-stop shopping. Professional staff, complete set-up and service, rentals, linens, décor, and venue selection. Catering packages or customized menus are available.
Private party facilities
9 private dining rooms with 700 seats including a fireside dining room and state of the art technology in our boardrooms, Carmine’s specializes in catering, banquet, and special events. With an elevator from the garage, and other VIP amenities, Carmine's is the place for your next event in NW DC.
Private party contact
Hanane Nafidi: (202) 737-7770 ext. 480

Location
425 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Neighbourhood
Penn Quarter
Cross Street
between E and D street on 7th street
Parking details
Entrance to parking garage is on E street. Address to parking garage is 616 E Street NW Washington 20004. The parking garage has an elevator entrance into Carmine's above. Valet parking is available nightly after 5pm.
Public transit
Metro: Carmine’s is 2 blocks north of the Archives-Navy Memorial stop on the Yellow/Green line; Carmine’s is 3 blocks south of the Gallery Place/Chinatown stop on the Red line.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Presidential Inauguration Breakfast Buffet
US$28.95 per person
Jan 20, 2025 only
Escape the cold while you enjoy Carmine's breakfast buffet on your way to inauguration.

Popular dishes

Garlic Bread ParmigianaUS$24.95
Baked ClamsUS$25.95
Fried ZucchiniUS$24.95
Stuffed MushroomsUS$21.95
Fried CalamariUS$42.95
Zuppa di ClamsUS$27.95
Red or White
Zuppa di MusselsUS$24.95
Red or White
Spiedini alla RomanaUS$25.95
Cold AntipastoUS$49.95
Hot AntipastoUS$49.95
Spicy Scarpariello WingsUS$39.95
Stuffed ArtichokesUS$24.95
Portobello ParmigianaUS$22.95
Roasted Peppers w/ AnchoviesUS$21.95
- W/ MozzarellaUS$24.95

Salads

Caesar SaladUS$29.95
Mixed Green SaladUS$29.95
Carmine's SaladUS$32.95
Caprese SaladUS$32.95

Raw Bar

Shrimp CocktailUS$28.95
- Sm (6)US$28.95
- Lg (10)US$39.95
Clams on the Half Shell*US$16.95
- Sm (6)US$16.95
- Lg (10)US$24.95

Pasta

Choice of Angel Hair, Linguini, Penne, Spaghetti, Rigatoni

Garlic & OilUS$28.95
MarinaraUS$29.95
Penne alla VodkaUS$36.95
PomodoroUS$29.95
GiardinieraUS$32.95
Rigatoni & BroccoliUS$30.95
Rigatoni w/ Sausage & BroccoliUS$34.95
Rigatoni Country StyleUS$35.95
MeatballsUS$37.95
SausageUS$35.95
Bolognese Meat SauceUS$35.95
RaguUS$39.95
Ravioli w/ CheeseUS$32.95
ManicottiUS$35.95
LasagnaUS$37.95
CalamariUS$41.95
Red or White
ShrimpUS$42.95
Red or White
Clam SauceUS$38.95
Red or White
Mixed SeafoodUS$0.00
Red or White
- P.A.US$0.00

Chicken

Chicken ScarparielloUS$39.95
Chicken CutletUS$34.95
Chicken ParmigianaUS$37.95
Chicken MarsalaUS$35.95
Chicken Scaloppine w/ Lemon & ButterUS$35.95
Chicken SaltimboccaUS$36.95
Chicken ContadinaUS$49.95

Veal

Veal CutletUS$40.95
Veal ParmigianaUS$43.95
Veal MarsalaUS$41.95
Veal Scaloppine w/ Lemon & ButterUS$41.95
Veal SaltimboccaUS$42.95

Seafood

Salmon Oreganata*US$0.00
- P.A.US$0.00
Shrimp MarinaraUS$41.95
Shrimp ScampiUS$41.95
Shrimp ParmigianaUS$43.95
Shrimp Fra DiavoloUS$41.95
Broiled Lobster OreganataUS$0.00
- P.A.US$0.00
Lobster Fra DiavoloUS$0.00
- P.A.US$0.00

Steak

45oz Porterhouse

Broiled Porterhouse Steak*US$0.00
- P.A.US$0.00
Porterhouse Pizzaiola*US$0.00
- P.A.US$0.00
Porterhouse w/ Peppers & Onions*US$0.00
- P.A.US$0.00
Porterhouse Contadina Style*US$0.00
- P.A.US$0.00

Vegetables & Sides

Sautéed BroccoliUS$17.95
Sautéed SpinachUS$17.95
Sautéed EscaroleUS$17.95
Eggplant ParmigianaUS$31.95
MeatballsUS$23.95
Sweet Italian Fennel SausageUS$22.95
Sautéed Peppers & OnionsUS$17.95

Dessert

Chocolate TorteUS$18.95
Strawberry ShortcakeUS$19.95
Bread PuddingUS$22.95
Chocolate CannoliUS$19.95
TiramisuUS$24.95
TartufiUS$16.95
Italian CheesecakeUS$29.95
TitanicUS$32.95
Seasonal Fresh Fruit PlatterUS$0.00
- P.A.US$0.00

What 6,575 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

District of Columbia
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Carmine's in Washington, DC, offers a vibrant Italian dining experience with "huge family-style portions" perfect for sharing. Guests rave about "delicious food" and commend the "friendly and attentive service." While some found portions overwhelming, the "authentic Italian flavors" and "excellent atmosphere" make it a top choice for group gatherings.

6,575 Reviews

M
Mark
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good place good food good service. Portions are large and leave leftovers. Great location and easy to get in.
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Jayme
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
I made a reservation late last week for me and my boyfriend to come to celebrate his birthday yesterday, which I noted in the original reservation. I called and spoke to the hostess, Crystal, on Wednesday, asking if you all did anything special for birthdays, and she said I could order a dessert and have it brought out with "Happy Birthday" on it. I declined because I saw the portion size the restaurant offered, and I knew a whole dessert and food would be too much for the two of us. We got to the restaurant early, which was not busy or packed. I have worked in food service as a server, hostess, bartender, and food runner for 8 years, and I understand rotations and the harm in sometimes double-seating servers. Still, where we were sat, considering I put in the res notes that there was a birthday and then calling to emphasize it was a birthday again, was unacceptable. We sat in a dark corner of the restaurant by the kitchen. It was so dark that we asked to move after we had ordered the appetizer. When we moved, it was unclear who our server was because we had a young man (Darryl, I think was his name) come to greet us, but a young lady ultimately waited on us, and we did not see the young man until it was time to collect payment for the bill. I picked this restaurant because my boyfriend enjoys lasagna. We had a bottle of wine, calamari, a Caesar salad, and lasagna. The best-tasting item was the Caesar salad. The lasagna was disgusting. It had no flavor. It was falling apart. There wasn't much cheese, and it wasn't hot in the middle. We were finishing the wine, my boyfriend went to the bathroom, and the men's bathroom was DISGUSTING. Also, we didn't even get the scoop of ice cream the hostess said you all offer for birthdays. We paid the bill and just left. This was a disappointing experience.
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wendy
VIP
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was excellent and friendly; pasta was very good; carmines is always one of the best places to go for a fantastic italian dinner
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Karen
VIP
Baltimore
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and the service were both excellent. Our party enjoyed the food and the dessert. McKenzie our waitress was amazing. We will be returning.
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Brian
VIP
Anchorage
21 reviews
1.0
21 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The worst food we have eaten since we moved back to the NCR.
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T
Trent
Dallas
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good decision for our family. Plenty of leftovers. Staff were great, attentive and polite.
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heidi
Minneapolis
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious flavor for food in a comfortable surrounding. Excellent service and very large portions meant to share.
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KendallG
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. I have been to both New Yorks and DC and both had phenomenal service. My son was blown away by the portion sizes. Definitely had left overs and will be going back.
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Gustavo
New York City
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The lasagna was good but it could be better. The garlic and oil pasta and chicken was great! The Titanic dessert was gourgeous!
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N
Nicolas
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Really bad food… to avoid absolutely Closes at 10pm but in reality before and makes you understand it is time to leave Really bad experience
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FAQs

Carmine's - Washington DC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 737-7770.

Carmine's - Washington DC is rated 4.5 stars by 6575 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 81 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Carmine's - Washington DC

425 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

Cross Street
between E and D street on 7th street
Neighbourhood
Penn Quarter
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Sicilian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Entrance to parking garage is on E street. Address to parking garage is 616 E Street NW Washington 20004. The parking garage has an elevator entrance into Carmine's above. Valet parking is available nightly after 5pm.
Public transit
Metro: Carmine’s is 2 blocks north of the Archives-Navy Memorial stop on the Yellow/Green line; Carmine’s is 3 blocks south of the Gallery Place/Chinatown stop on the Red line.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Isidro Ruiz
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.carminesnyc.com/
Phone number
(202) 737-7770
Catering
Enjoy Carmine"s classics catered to the venue of your choice. From a small drop-off and set up for 20 to a full-scale, off-premises event for 2000. Carmine's Catering offers one-stop shopping. Professional staff, complete set-up and service, rentals, linens, décor, and venue selection. Catering packages or customized menus are available.
Private party facilities
9 private dining rooms with 700 seats including a fireside dining room and state of the art technology in our boardrooms, Carmine’s specializes in catering, banquet, and special events. With an elevator from the garage, and other VIP amenities, Carmine's is the place for your next event in NW DC.
Private party contact
Hanane Nafidi: (202) 737-7770 ext. 480

Carmine's - Washington DC

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Presidential Inauguration Breakfast Buffet

Meatball

Manicotti

Fried Calamari

Appetizers

Garlic Bread ParmigianaUS$24.95

Baked ClamsUS$25.95

Fried ZucchiniUS$24.95

Stuffed MushroomsUS$21.95

Fried CalamariUS$42.95

Zuppa di ClamsUS$27.95

Zuppa di MusselsUS$24.95

Spiedini alla RomanaUS$25.95

Cold AntipastoUS$49.95

Hot AntipastoUS$49.95

Spicy Scarpariello WingsUS$39.95

Stuffed ArtichokesUS$24.95

Portobello ParmigianaUS$22.95

Roasted Peppers w/ AnchoviesUS$21.95

Salads

Caesar SaladUS$29.95

Mixed Green SaladUS$29.95

Carmine's SaladUS$32.95

Caprese SaladUS$32.95

Raw Bar

Shrimp CocktailUS$28.95

Clams on the Half Shell*US$16.95

Pasta

Garlic & OilUS$28.95

MarinaraUS$29.95

Penne alla VodkaUS$36.95

PomodoroUS$29.95

GiardinieraUS$32.95

Rigatoni & BroccoliUS$30.95

Rigatoni w/ Sausage & BroccoliUS$34.95

Rigatoni Country StyleUS$35.95

MeatballsUS$37.95

SausageUS$35.95

Bolognese Meat SauceUS$35.95

RaguUS$39.95

Ravioli w/ CheeseUS$32.95

ManicottiUS$35.95

LasagnaUS$37.95

CalamariUS$41.95

ShrimpUS$42.95

Clam SauceUS$38.95

Mixed SeafoodUS$0.00

Chicken

Chicken ScarparielloUS$39.95

Chicken CutletUS$34.95

Chicken ParmigianaUS$37.95

Chicken MarsalaUS$35.95

Chicken Scaloppine w/ Lemon & ButterUS$35.95

Chicken SaltimboccaUS$36.95

Chicken ContadinaUS$49.95

Veal

Veal CutletUS$40.95

Veal ParmigianaUS$43.95

Veal MarsalaUS$41.95

Veal Scaloppine w/ Lemon & ButterUS$41.95

Veal SaltimboccaUS$42.95

Seafood

Salmon Oreganata*US$0.00

Shrimp MarinaraUS$41.95

Shrimp ScampiUS$41.95

Shrimp ParmigianaUS$43.95

Shrimp Fra DiavoloUS$41.95

Broiled Lobster OreganataUS$0.00

Lobster Fra DiavoloUS$0.00

Steak

Broiled Porterhouse Steak*US$0.00

Porterhouse Pizzaiola*US$0.00

Porterhouse w/ Peppers & Onions*US$0.00

Porterhouse Contadina Style*US$0.00

Vegetables & Sides