Authenticly real food! The Chicken Cacciatore was beyond expectations. Flavors and textures of fresh cut vegetables in a chianti marinara sauce that resembled a family recipe served at birthday celebrations. Memorable experience! Garlic fingers of a special crisp bread sprinkled with cheese and served with marinara to dip. Canoli large enough to savor with the best Espresso I've had in a restaurant in a long time. Welcoming old school interior. The owner and son kept busy supervising staff. Debbie our server was excellent. read more

Great Pizza! I had the ricotta tomato and spinach slice and my friend had the barbecue chicken slice. In addition to that we had the Philly cheesesteak wrap and the Italian wrap came with fries great meal for the price. Nice end to a day in Cambridge and tour of the Harriet Tubman Museum read more

Found this place on Yelp as usual and came here today for an early dinner. The ambiance is nice and cozy. The service was satisfying. The food was plenty. It is a New York style Italian cooking but I really enjoyed their Frutta del mare (it should be Frutti di mare.) although the linguine was swimming in the white wine (and maybe clam juice?) sauce. I only wish the AC was working. The ceiling fans were not enough. It was really warm in the restaurant and it was cooler outside. read more

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The food was exceptional, the service was fast and courteous, we'll definitely be returning. read more

Carmela's Cucina - Fettuccine Carbonara - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Maryland

Good service, but we were literally the only ones there at the time. Food is ok, nowhere near the overall Yelp rating. Greek salad was ok, chicken parm was just ok. Sauce was bland. Good portions. Good, not great overall in terms of leaving satisfied. This place is better for a lunch than a sit down dinner. read more

Carmela's reminds me of the Italian places in NJ. In NJ, you just pick one and it'll be good. In MD though, this is a rare gem. The lasagna is excellent. Perfect ratio of cheese and meat. The star of course is the gravy. Side salad has a lot more olives, tomato's and cucumbers than I expected. Cannoli is one of the best ones I've had. I usually get pizza for takeout. Pizza is the best I've had in the state, and the next best is Costco. Originally from the PA/NJ area, MD's pizza scene is not great. Very prompt service. Everyone is very nice. Inside is cute. There's pictures, fun signs, and a TV. Some of the clientele were off putting. Chatting with staff about politics and still blaming Hillary Clinton for something in 2026 is wild. Talk about a complete divorce from reality. I'm actually shocked the staff engaged with and entertained this person. read more

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For the location and price point, definitely an overachiever. Quality is probably at the midpoint between Olive Garden and Little Italy. Owner is Sicilian and has Brooklyn roots so recipes are authentically Italian-American with red-white checkered tablecloths and photos of Sinatra. Only thing missing is a violin serenade to O Sole Mio. Very kid-friendly with pizza options that have a not too sweet but low herb profile sauce, cream based sauces are a slightly heavy handed, but pastas cooked al dente. Very solid spot for a high quality filling meal in a no pretentious environment. read more

UNREAL food!!! Totally shocked. Amazing flavors. Big portions. I ordered the carbonara and added chicken for extra protein. This was the best carbonara I have EVER had. Husband got the meatball sandwich and that was also super good. Went into this restaurant thinking it would just be super average because it is kind of hole in the wall looking from the outside. Our waiter brought our food so fast. We also went at 4pm so that made things move quickly. But SOOOO good- we are coming back tomorrow and can't wait. read more

Carmela's Cucina - Carbonara with added chicken - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Maryland

Stopped in for pizza and never got to it. There were a few dudes wolfing down pasta and it sort of got in my craw. Basically they were doing much talking if ya get my drift. The waitress when asked what I was debating about, noted the lasagna so I took her suggestion. I wasn't disappointed as the meal was loaded with cheeses and the sauce was meaty and had a sweeter flavor. Hospitality was excellent and even the younger chef asked what my goto food was and was willing to offer suggestions. Carmela's is a nice little spot of the many Cambridge offerings. I'm glad I stopped in and will have to try the pizza pies next time. read more

Carmela's Cucina - Lasagna - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Maryland

The interior does not look like much, but the food is very good. But the star of the show is their pizza's. The size was generous, even for a personal size pie. But the crust was outstanding! It was perfectly crispy and light. Highly recommend this establishment. Go there early though, there always seems to be a line forming after 6pm and seating is a bit limited. read more

Great, little pizzeria! Friendly service. I love that you can get personal sizes, there were plenty of different options to satisfy any taste, and the crust was nice and crispy. Even made excellent leftovers when reheated. Plus, like all true pizzerias they had birch beer!!! read more

Carmela's Cucina - Marguerite & White w/spinach, tomato, feta - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Maryland

Best pizza I've had in 2025. Carmela's will certainly shock your tastebuds. Friendly service from start the finish. I really wanted to try their pizza because of all of the positive reviews. Typically pizza places in the middle of nowhere with great reviews are indeed a must try. Pizza was so good it didn't make it back to the hotel. Ample selections for pizza by the slice....also a full menu available with additional choices. Carmela's appears to the a locals paradise...there is indoor seating and parking right out front. I would certainly come back by if and when in the area. read more

Carmela's Cucina - Car Chronicles....pizza slaps...everything was amazing - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Maryland

Best veggie calzone we've had in years! The dough, the fresh ingredients & perfectly baked...delish!

A fairly good pizza place with cool flavors: 2 slices of spinach and sausage and 2 slices of meatball and peppers and onions. Service was wonderful. Cute place to stop in! Spinach and sausage didn't have a "sauce" which made it a bit dry, but still had a nice flavor. I would add hot sauce and pepper flakes. Meatball, peppers and onions pizza was good with the marinara sauce making for some teeth sinking bites however don't be surprised if the onions fall off. I'd come back and try just a pepperoni pizza at someone point. read more

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Tried Carmela's today based on high Yelp reviews which, we discovered, are well deserved. I had the Lasagna and my wife had the Chicken Parma over spaghetti. Both were excellent and in huge portions. Our waitress boxed our leftovers for us to take home. Bread served with the meal was sliced pizza crust made in the restaurant with marinara for dipping. It was addictive. Carmela's does a brisk business in takeout pizzas and a number of them went out the door as we dined in. Atmosphere was pleasant and family friendly, service was great and prices appropriate. We will put this on our list of regulars in the Cambridge area. read more

Carmela's Cucina - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Maryland

Authentic old fashion ristorante Italiano. We had delicious pasta dishes, so large that we could not finish.

This is a hidden gem. I never saw it on your choices of restaurants and it should have been. Downside of this restaurant is it's a relatively small building but it has very good food. Pasta ,the pizza everything I've had has been good. read more

Carmela's Cucina - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Maryland

It's good for what it is: a regular Italian restaurant with traditional food. We were quite satisfied with our dinner, but I don't agree with the few reviews that act like this is fine dining or the best food ever. It's very average. The pizzas are big and good, and the salad is ok but should be served with their own dressing rather than stuff out of a bottle. Beer choices are totally uninteresting, just bottles of Bud Lite and Yuengling. The staff was very friendly and quick, which is always appreciated. The setting is more like a pizza parlor than a restaurant, with ugly tables crammed into two small rooms. I imagine on a cold day that it's freezing in there, based on what seem like thin walls and the fact that several tables are right next to the door to the outside. Good for a quick, easy and relatively inexpensive dinner. read more

We were in town for the night and looking for something to take back to our hotel. Got a chicken parm sub and a calzone. Both were very large and tasted great. read more

I love everything about this place. It's a little small in space, but as they say great things come in little packages. We've been here many times and the food has consistently been great. I have not had one thing there that i did not like and i have tried alot of different dishes. If you want tasty Italian food this is the place. As far as service, it's always been top notch and everyone had always been very pleasant. read more

Ate there great food enjoyed accommodating 16 of us is not easy. They did great food was perfect and they were awesome

I'm a local and I end up here several times a month, whether to eat in or carry out. Easily the best food in Cambridge. High quality food for extremely reasonable prices. I've never left disappointed and I always leave with a take home box. I love that the place is run by a real Italian family, but they don't exploit it. Service is always fast and friendly. I will definitely be back again and again! You can count on Carmela's! read more

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OMG!!! Found this on Tiktok looking for something good to eat, and it did not disappoint. Gives me a mom and pop restaurant feel. Quaint and cozy. The pizza was to die for! I selected the Sausage and Sweet which had roasted red pepper, sausage, bacon and cheese. The personal size had 4 nice size slices. Moist with a slight crisp and the perfect amount of sweetness! Stop reading and just GO!!!! read more

Carmela's Cucina - PIZZA! - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Maryland

Delicious food. Never disappoints. I had pasta with clams, my sister had veal parmigiana with crab met. Yummy.

Pizza was awesome and so was the service! Highly recommend for families! We got the Large BBQ chicken pizza that was the perfect size for a family of four. read more

The food is on point, love the authenticity and the Italian Owner. Friendly atmosphere, great prices, best in town. I'm very fond of Italy. read more

Carmela's Cucina - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Maryland

The best in town. Since I'm New Jersey it is hard to find could pizza around. Well this is the place. Service is fast.

I had an extremely odd experience at Carmela's. From the time I walked in the door it felt as it a record scratched and all eyes were on us as we simply wanted to dine in. Not going with my initial instincts because the waitress was nice we thought we would have an enjoyable dinner. The salad, and complimentary bread was yummy. Sentiments I can't say for the rest of the meal. Ok here's where things get interesting. Literally the entire restaurant (all tables that arrived after us) received their food before us. Was it a coincidence that we were the only people that looked different? Perhaps but I like to give people the benefit of the doubt. I noticed a table that ordered after us had the same dish we ordered- chicken parmigiana. I kindly asked for the check, left a glass full of beer, paid for what we consumed and left. On my way out, I was told by the staff, "it's not what you think it is" what might that be?... sure this restaurant is great for some and not so much for others. read more

Cute little place for a quick slice of pizza. The pizza didn't have a lot of sauce, so it was a little dry, that said the pizza was still ok. Would try ordering a whole pizza at some point. The service was quick. However, it does get busy at certain times of the day. Definitely check it out. read more

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We decided to try Carmela's Cucina after running errands and shopping in Cambridge. The pizza was hot crispy thin crust and delicious. We also got a couple of meatballs and sausage to go. Excellent service and very friendly people. This place is small and could use a little updating, but it's a great restaurant and the best pizza we've had in a long time. read more

Due to my experience at this restaurant, I felt the need to download Yelp to write an honest review. My boyfriend and I (18 years of age) visited this establishment a few weeks ago. Our experience has been on my mind ever since. My boyfriend and I walked into this establishment around 5pm. Right when we walked in, we noticed there were only 2 customers sitting at a table closest to the counter of which you order at. Later, my boyfriend told me that he believes the customers are related to the employees. My boyfriend has visited this establishment before and has seen the same customers dining inside multiple times. Not a problem at all, however what happened next is. Right when we walked inside, we were asked if we were picking up an order. We stated that we were not, and instead we were placing an order. We placed our order, and I proceeded to sit at a table while my boyfriend stood and waited for our food. We were never asked if we would be taking our order to go or dining inside. I have been to restaurants before where you pick up your order and sit at an open table, which I assumed would be the same case at this restaurant. I should have not assumed that, however I did based on the layout of the restaurant. While my boyfriend waited for our food to heat up(we ordered pizza slices), the employees were watching the news and speaking on politics. My boyfriend received our drinks and kindly asked where the straws were located, when one of the employees says "behind you" in a rude manner. After my boyfriend received our slices of pizza, he walked to the table I was sitting at, where we tried to eat our food. Before we even take a bite of our food, one of the employees walks up to our table. She states "we have rules" and that we cannot be dining inside because we were supposed to take our food to go (we were never asked nor did we ever state that we were taking our food to go). Not sure what the rules are as she did not state any. She also said all of this in a rude manner. Mind you, me and my boyfriend were respectful throughout this entire encounter. We left the establishment respectfully and ate our food in his car after being kicked out. Looking back on this experience, I believe that the mistreatment we endured was possibly due to our young ages. Also, these employees may have wanted alone time to talk about politics to themselves and their possible family members dining inside. I have never once been treated this way by an employee in my life. Also, I work in the customer service industry and know that this behavior is blatantly disrespectful. A kind employee would have offered my boyfriend and I a plate so that we could eat our food inside if the rules are strict about us eating from a box. I would understand us being asked to leave if the establishment were busy and we just sat at a seat, however there were only 2 people dining inside. Food was decent, but not worth the experience. If you want to eat here, I recommend ordering delivery or take out. Now I can see why there was no one dining in this establishment. read more

Pretty solid NY style pizza. Not the highest quality pizza but very good. I stop her whenever I pass through Cambridge.

Amazing food. Made to order. Fresh, high quality ingredients. Service was amazing. Walked in with a party of 10 no reservations. They quickly made accommodations for us and gave us the back room for us to have space and be comfortable. Spoke with the actual owner Carmela and our server was Reese. They advised us that the chef was from Italy and it was very telling because this food was the best Italian food I've had and I've travelled in Italy. We had lasagna, fettuccine Alfredo, shrimp scampi, veal Marsala, seafood pizza, French fries, chicken cheesesteak, caprese salad, house salad and cannolis. I would recommend EVERYTHING! Do yourself a favor and visit if you're nearby. This is a 5 star experience for an unbelievably low price. read more

Best pizza ever!! My husband won't eat pizza from anywhere else!! Plenty of toppings. No need to order extra cheese there's plenty on the pizza!!! read more

Food . Excellent!! Service... Owner was very helpful and friendly... Cafe feel... Did It say the food was excellent.... And very reasonable... read more

Carmela's Cucina - Our delicious dinner - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Maryland

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My Aunt married a DeSantis. Before "The Prince" would marry my Aunt Willie she had to learn how to prepare all things Italian. Allow me to be crystal clear. Italian Restaurants are challenged to duplicate Sunday Cuisine with Italian Families. Carmela's Cucina is the undisputed King of Italian Cuisine on the Eastern Shore. Treat yourself to this great & friendly eatery . read more

Not fancy, but good food, interesting activity, tight family feeling! You got to go there at lest once. read more

Took my girlfriend in there for a date, the subs are better priced than Jersey Mike's. I got the chicken Caesar wrap with fries (not sure if the wrap counts as Italian food or not lol), it was kind of like a crunch wrap supreme from taco bell with how it looked on the outside. Service was nice and friendly. She got the steak sub, though I wish they added fries with the sub as part of the meal, I would have paid another dollar or 2 for it. But it was good. My only grip is the 2 sodas, we each had a refill, so I don't know if we were charged for them. The prices for the 2 sodas were $6.76 which is insane. So food wise, it is reasonably priced (especially considering the rising cost of living), as for drinks I would say you are better off bringing your own or asking for water. read more

Some of the best Italian food I've ever had. We loved all the pastas and the fried ravioli. Try the hot sweet pizza. I don't remember what it was really called, but it's one of the best foods I've ever had. Shout out to our server Reese for having great service and recommendations. I'm so sad we don't live closer. read more

Old school. Authentic pizza. the red sauce is amazing. Carmela treats you like family as soon as you walk in. The food is worth every penny. The Sicilian-born chef/owner and Brooklyn born wife have truly gifted Cambridge. They have created a homey ambiance in their small family run business. The margherita pizza was simple but so tasty. When in the area of Cambridge this is the right place to go. The perfect place to experience authentic Italian cuisine. Located just over the drawbridge in Cambridge, one mile from route 50. Squisito ! Reminds me of the "Stinking Rose "when I lived in North Beach in San Francisco. read more

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