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    Carmine's

    4.2 (691 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndItalian, Salad, Pizza
    Open 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    CARMINE'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Upscale
    Dressy

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    Tammy L.

    This is one of my favorite spots for pasta and drinks with the girls! The ambiance is absolutely beautiful with chandeliers and stunning food presentation and the service is always welcoming and kind. Definitely a go-to spot in Seattle.

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    Carrie M.

    Such delicious food. I've been twice and the service has always been wonderful. Maybe because I was looking enough to get the same waitress twice. Sitting on the patio looks lovely. Haven't had a chance to sit out there yet, but hopefully will in the future I wanna go back for the ribeye. It looks fantastic.

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    Kyle T.

    TLDR: Very solid upscale Italian restaurant at a prime location in Bellevue. Good food, service, and ambiance. Food: For appetizers we had the calamari and a large caesar salad. The calamari was good, being light and crispy and coming with 2 sauces. The caesar was pretty disappointing for us as the flavor didn't really standout and it only came with 3-4 piece of crutons for a large size. The pastas were both good, I had the salmon pasta and enjoyed the different textures and the crunch of the asparagus. Service/Ambiance: The staff here is great and very attentive. We also mentioned that we were celebrating something, and they gave us a dessert on the house. The decorations of the restaurant is also very classic and authentic.

    Miranda C.

    I went here for a birthday dinner. It was everything I expected. The food was immaculate and the service was excellent

    Lizzy L.

    Had a delicious birthday dinner here. I got the clam pasta and the clams were so fresh while the pasta was a great texture! The wine sauce also paired super well with it! The pesto pasta also was quite tasty. Service was very attentive and welcoming and the ambiance is what you'd expect for a nice Italian place - cozy, romantic, and all the right vibes. Also got a free birthday tiramisu!

    Bonnie G.

    Another delicious meal at Carmine's, and great service. We so love the the squid ink pasta! And steak houses could learn something about making a superior NY strip with peppercorn sauce. Don't miss the spumoni!

    Geo N.

    My friends and I never get Italian because it doesn't suit our palate, but I am SO glad that we got to try this place together. Food & drink: (4/5) As a table of four, we got two spaghetti di finochio though one was altered for a pink sauce, and two dishes off the specials list that aren't on the menu-- one was ravioli with mushroom demi glace and the other was a squid ink pasta with tiger prawns and calabrian chili. Although I enjoyed them all (I rarely enjoy pasta so this was surprising), the squid ink one was SO good. It was clean and a little spicy. A definite must-try if you're able to. Other honorable mentions include the calamari fritti, charcuterie board, and bread pudding. There was not a single bite that didn't delight us. I also got an espresso martini which was just perfect. We ended up passing it around the table LOL. Service: (5/5) I wish I remembered our server's name because he was amazing. So friendly and funny, and checked on us throughout the night. Other notes: Like other reviews said, I would definitely make a reservation before going. My friend reserved for 8:45pm on a Saturday an entire month early because it was the only slot left.

    Veal Bolognese

    Carmine's in Old Bellevue is the real deal. We ordered three dishes the shrimp fettuccine, the bolognese, and the squid ink clams and shrimp and all three were fantastic. The pasta is clearly made with care, and the squid ink dish especially stood out, rich and briny in all the right ways. The ambience matches the food which was warm, elegant, and inviting without feeling stuffy. It's the kind of place that feels special without trying too hard. Service was attentive and professional throughout. Highly recommend if you're looking for a quality Italian dinner on the Eastside.

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    Joe H.

    This is my favorite Italian restaurant on the Eastside. I have been here on a few different occasions with different size groups and the restaurant is big and experienced enough to handle just about any group and occasion. I also got to sit at the bar for some drinks only and the bartender was great and knowledgeable. They have a full bar and a GREAT wine list (quite overwhelming tbh! haha). My favorite dish here is Scaloppine di Vitello Al Limone & Caperi (Veal). It's amazing. I need to venture out more but this is what I had last three times I came here. The service is amazing, the venue is quite huge, clean, and "classic" with outdoor seating, and the food is great (and as noted, they can pretty much accommodate anything and anyone). There is free parking available (with validation) underneath the building. Highly recommended!

    Filetto Con Gnocchi
    Victoria B.

    My husband and I celebrated my birthday at Carmines and it did not disappoint. The restaurant itself is beautiful and has a great ambiance. It was very busy on a weeknight so I would definitely recommend making a reservation in advance. First things first, they brought out some of the best complimentary bread and olive oil + balsamic we've ever had! Such a simple thing but it somehow tastes even better here. For our entrees we ordered the filetto con gnocchi and the fettuccine al pesto con gamberoni. Both were delicious but the steak stole the whole show. It was absolutely positively perfection! Upon receiving it I noticed just how insanely tender it was. It was like a perfect little soft pillow of meat. The gnocchi was delicious as well. The plate may appear small in photos, but it was extremely filling. We fell in love with Carmines and cannot wait to come back!

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    Helen H.

    A fun, intimate Italian dining experience from start to finish. Besides the genuinely excellent food, the service was surprisingly fantastic. Our waiter was fun, engaging, and had great recommendations. He surprised us throughout the dinner with little touches that made us feel special and well taken care of. For the service alone we'd be back again. We ordered several different pastas but our favorites were the: 1. LOBSTER PAPPARDELLE 2. GNOCCHI. The lobster pappardelle was buttery and flavorful with generous amounts of lobster. The gnocchi were filled with cheese, which was a total and pleasant surprise. Of all the pastas we had, the only one I didn't love was the risotto because the flavor profile was a bit shallow and also a bit strange. However, all the other pastas more than made up for it. For apps, the bruschetta flight was perfect to share. The bread was sturdy and had the satisfying crunch you'd expect. At the end of the meal, everyone gets a box of two biscotti to take home for a post-dinner snack or morning pick-me-up. It's a lovely small gesture to cap off an already fantastic meal, and I think more restaurants should be adding touches like this to their dining experiences.

    Calamari (not on lunch menu but you can ask for it from the dinner menu)
    Lucy C.

    Great ambiance as always. Their daily special soup (creamy halibut) was amazing. We came here on our anniversary like we normally do each year. We split the salmon farro salad. It's pretty pricey... $44 and probably wouldn't get that again but I couldn't have the Caesar salad because of the raw eggs in the dressing (pregnant). We ordered the calamari and it was a bit on the salty side. Their pana cotta dessert is amazing though. Better than the Tirimisu!! In the future I'd stick to pastas, Caesar salad, and soup.

    Spaghetti di Finocchio
    Justin C.

    Carmines is a bellevue hidden gem. I am a regular since 2017. The pasta and sauces are housemade and are full of flavor. They give you a starter basket of bread. They also have convenient parking in the garage around the corner from Molly Moons that is validated. The vibe is definitely dressier in terms of the resturant but I don't think there is a dress code. Most of the pastas that I've had here are amazing and even the appetizers and the main dishes have been good as well. Staff: very nice and attentive (5/5) Sanitation status: 5/5 Risotto Tiberio (5/5) The risotto is always really good. It's the perfect amount of creaminess with dungenous crab. With the addition of mushrooms it elevates the flavors of this dish as well. The risotto has always been cooked well. Spaghetti Di Finocchio (5/5) This is my favorite pasta dish here. It is a super creamy vodka sauce pasta with the addition of fennel spiced sausage. I would definitely say it does run on the heavier side but something about this pasta keeps me coming back. Linguine Alle Vongole (5/5) This dish was really refreshing and light with the sweetness of the tomatoes coming out and the juciness of the clams. It has a lot of herbs and spices. The juice from the clams pair really well with the freshness of the other ingredients.

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    Great service and amazing food! The restaurant has such a fun atmosphere. We will be coming back!

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    Everything about this place is amazing. Will definitely be coming back more. Parking is validated or you could use their valet parking.

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    Ask the Community - Carmine's

    Do they take walk ins?

    Primarily only in the bar

    Is the patio cold during this time? I have a reservation for next week and worried if it will be too cold.

    Definitely

    Is parking in the building validated when dine in?

    Yes! Enter off NE First Place. I believe they validate up to 3 hours, but it's best to confirm. I was there last week, so it's still valid.

    Is proof of vaccination required? Also, are masks required?

    Not any more

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes, both online and by phone.

    Is there any covered patio? Worry about raining. Thank you.

    Yes.. Carmine’s in Bellevue is covered Fondly Carminesignaturegroup

    Is there veggie option?

    Yes they have salads and meatless pastas.

    What's the dress code?

    Everyone always dresses like a first date or formal family get together.

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    0.5 mi
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    Is the theme of the restaurant to be unhospitable ? Lets…read morestart with the us entering... The server on the floor did not even acknowledge us when we came in, as we were entering, she was tossing an empty pizza box near another guest. We stood at the front desk, waiting to be acknowledged until my husband asked if we see ourselves or Weat to be seated she briefly just looked up and said "yah" as if we were bothering her. As we walked to a selected table, we noticed tables around us. We're not clean had crumbs and parts of food. As we start waiting at the table for about 10 minutes or so, she finally came by and just put menus on our table still not looking up in the eye still not greeting us just placed the menus on the table as she walked by without saying a word. After a few minutes of seeing her interact with other customers, we decided to not even dine in and left . -Tables it looks like they had a good selection of beverages, alcoholic beverages, didn't get a chance to look at the menu for food options If I could give it zero star, I would

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