"The food was delicious, the appetizers mouth watering."
"The food was phenomenal."
"Every bite of our entrees and appetizers was bursting with flavor and made with the utmost attention to detail."
"The sauce for the pasta had been slow cooking all day and it was honestly delicious!!"
"The food was phenomenal, no its not super authentic but flavor, presentation, and price was great."
Cons:
"The food was salty and the meat tasted a little freezer burned."
"Pasta was overcooked."
"Also the spaghetti had an aftertaste of throwup and the chicken was mushy."
"The meatballs had a funny taste to them."
"Overly priced pasta with no flavor."
"The fried zucchini and calamari appetizers were both too greasy."
"Chicken parmigiana and Lasagne were okay for the price but far from authentic Italian food (too much garlic and grease)."
Portion Size
Pros:
"But bring your appetite because you get a great portion of the food you ordered..."
"The portions, as you can see, are huge."
"If you're looking for a place in NYC where you can enjoy delicious food, generous portions, and impeccable service, look no further than Carmine's."
"One thing to know about this place is that the portions are for 3-4 people."
"Portions of food are large so make sure you ask questions before ordering !"
"Can't believe the size portions. We had left overs!!"
"The proportions are family style so you will get your money’s worth."
Cons:
"It's way too much food for 2 people unless you want to eat the same thing every day for almost a week."
"For two people this was way too much food but, as far as I know, you can’t do half portions here."
"The only negative is that for two people there is just way too much food to finish."
"It is a real shame to see how much food is wasted as it just is impossible for a normal person(s) to finish a main or starter (1 shared between 4)."
"Don't go to this restaurant if you are only 2 people as they serve family size dishes and they do not have anything smaller than a 6 people dish."
"The place is not cheap, so I would not recommend it for a couple."
"If you are a couple (or pair of couples) who enjoy 'small plate' experiences and intimate conversation, go elsewhere."
Service
Pros:
"All the staff was very attentive and polite."
"Our server was a new guy named Johnathan. He truly is a gem!"
"The waitress was very friendly and have good knowledge of the food they are serving."
"The staff embraced us with warmth and speedy service."
"Our server was very good and was often around."
"The service and pace of the meal were perfect."
"The staff were awesome and cater to all of our needs."
Cons:
"Our waiter had a terrible attitude."
"It took a long time for the waiter to come."
"I want to start out the review by saying our food was amazing. The service, however, was very poor."
"The biggest disappointment was our waiter Carlos, he was very friendly until the bill came and when we only gave an 18% tip he acted as if we had trodden into something unpleasant."
"We waited for 50 minutes. 50 MINUTES. Definitely not ok."
"Service below average. I had to kept reminding the Server about Water or Butter or everything else."
"The waiters seem to have a bit of an attitude and aren’t very welcomed."
Atmosphere
Pros:
"Atmosphere was fantastic."
"The vibe of the restaurant was great."
"The atmosphere was charming and friendly."
"The atmosphere was fantastic with ambiance galore."
"Step into the vibrant and welcoming atmosphere of Carmine’s, where every meal feels like a joyous Italian family gathering!"
"The place was beautiful with a good feel."
"The atmosphere transports you to a different time."
Cons:
"The table selected was horrible."
"The atmosphere was a little fake."
"The ambience is good but loud; you can tell it's a popular restaurant that's always full despite having 2 floors and like 400 seats."
"The atmosphere was a little fake; the place keeps the aesthetics of the old school restaurant although it's no longer owned by the original family."