Carmine's is tucked into a shopping center near the Newtown Square Acme. Inside, the decor is trendy and energetic. After being shown to our table and waiting for a server, we were eventually greeted with, "Did anyone take your order?" Not a great start but at least someone came over. We ordered a beet salad to share along with a spicy carbonara, a crab penne pasta, and a rigatoni bolognese. The salad, which we ordered without the candied almonds, was delicious with its limoncello vinaigrette and goat cheese. My daughter liked the spicy carbonara and said it wasn't overly spicy. I loved the crab penne pasta. It was creamy and full of crab, and the pesto/basil made it a unique dish. The rigatoni was good but could have been more substantial. During dinner, we asked for cheese which never made it to our table. Also, the background music was too loud and out of sync for a relaxing dining experience. Fortunately, our server brought over two complimentary desserts to make up for the lack of cheese which was kind of her. The cheese cake was exceptional, and we saved the cannolis for another day. Overall, a positive dining experience with some interesting Italian dishes in a sophisticated environment. read more

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Food and service were very good. Pizza and salad were reasonably priced. My big complaint is that a makers mark old fashioned was 21.50. More than the cost of our pizza. Seasonal martini 17.00 We will not be returning. read more

From the other reviews I have seen regarding Carmine' Eatery, one would think something is inherently wrong here. However, in my experience, not only is that definitely NOT the case, but everything was so over-the-top outstanding I cannot believe that anyone had a less-than-stellar experience here at all. Decided to come here for an impromptu birthday lunch for my wife and took a glance at the exciting menu, but nothing more than that. We knew nothing about it at all other than that it was nearby and it met the requirement of the minute, which was that apparently we would die if we didn't have a meatball. So, searching for a delicious meatball we happened to find somewhere I intend to go back to again, if not regularly. The space is a very cool neo-mod style arranged almost like a bar and restaurant side-by-side, almost as if it was in attached train cars from a futuristic Italy but that is taking place in an alternate dimension that is also wholly within the 1960's. If that wasn't confusing enough, they have a beautiful pocket-style door/wall that stashes away, opening the front of the bar side up to the outdoors and has a table right at the opening, allowing you to really enjoy the day, but still be inside and not in the sun or out towards the parking lot. Our server was also amazing, listening to me prattle on and giving great suggestions on my many indecisions between dishes. Obviously, we knew we wanted the meatballs and ordered it immediately, and it came perfectly before the meal with a beer that I ordered...and boy were we happy we chose to stop here for them because they are perfect. Perfect flavor, perfect consistency, and the house-made marinara was downright godly. We both opted for sandwiches, with mine being the Panuozzo. Sort of a spruced up cheesesteak with waaaaay higher quality ingredients made into a pseudo-panini. I normally steer away from this sort of thing but this was unbelievably good, and surprisingly large. The side salad brought before the panuozzo was also incredible, with a from-scratch vinaigrette I am still upset that I couldn't get the recipe for. Carmine's Eatery is really a place you need to go to in order to experience it properly. I am not sure if people have ordered food to pick up, had it delivered, come when it was extremely busy, or if possibly the restaurant had some problems and growing pains since its inception. What I do know is that I was blown away from the minute we arrived until the minute we left...and again the next day when we enjoyed what we took home! This is a place that you should try if you are looking for an interesting hybrid of Italian and Mediterranean with some fun unique spins on traditional dishes, and if you are in the area or even further out from Newtown Square, make this a destination and experience the deliciousness and interesting space yourself! read more

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** BEWARE - Server Changes Tip Amount & Stole $30 and Management Backed The Server. ** The frumpy, miserable, middle-aged host who was also our server was Nella. Dined here a few days ago and checked my bank transactions today to find out Nella added an extra $30 to her tip. Upon finding out, I called the restaurant to speak with a manager, but unfortunately, Nella, being the host, answers the incoming calls to the restaurant. Within a few hour span, I had to make 5 phone calls to Carmines Eatery in order to speak with a "manager". Immediately, the "manager" is extremely defensive asking if I have proof. He wouldn't even give me his name. I explained the situation multiple times to this person, something so simple, yet this person could not comprehend. I provided him with a picture of the signed receipt and my bank statement, and he ended the call stating that he would investigate and get back to me by 10 am the following day. I call the next day, still Nella. The manager apparently isn't working all day. What kind of a joke is this? Nonetheless, by the afternoon the "manager" did call me to let me know that Nella "made a mistake". That's it. No apology. No accountability. Nothing. For what it's worth... there's 0 chance Nella "made a mistake". Shame on Nella and this restaurant to allow such behavior. The owner responded to my review with "We have already discussed this with you Colin...not nice to lie and make up accounts like you did...shame on you" Let me make this clear - the owner has never once reached out, nor have I spoken to him/her. I've called multiple times, emailed, etc but crickets on their end. This person should not be in the restaurant business, as they have 0 respect for their customers. The amount of unprofessionalism is mind-blowing to me. Please eat somewhere else where you're treated with respect and don't have to worry about their staff STEALING from you. Nella is still employed here... goes to show how horrible management. read more

Stay away. Probably the worst service experience I have had in very long time. The server just disappeared. After calling her, she thought she was doing us a favor by showing up and then giving excuses she is busy with a large party. Probably should reconsider her choices in life. Then called for the manager (Kostas), who seemed to have left an hour earlier. This place should consider hiring new manager and new staff if they want to stay in business. Unfortunately, the food was really good. The ambience was great was well. Pity such bad service ruins the experience. This place should consider switching to take-out only, as they clearly have not idea on how to run a restaurant. read more

Very nice atmosphere. Totally not what I was expecting. Full Bar. Very pricy for a salad, and a cheesesteak. Much better options in the area. I asked for light on the cheese and ketchup on the steak. Neither request was honored. I like cheese but not alot due to dietary restrictions. After seeing my steak, I watched the cook make another. 8 slices of cheese on a sandwich. Whew thats a lot. I ate half because it was to much. If i go again, I will try the pizza. read more

Carmine's Eatery - Cheesesteak - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

It was just a pick up, unfortunately of a burnt pizza!! I should've checked it before I left. I never would have taken it. read more

Carmine's Eatery - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

Went on Monday for Happy Hour. Really delicious food, impeccable service & yummy drinks from Anthony. Loved the decor, I felt like I was transported to another country! Check out my pics for the foods I thoroughly enjoyed! read more

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First time i tried this place was when my boss was visiting from California. Its very calm and chill. I usually go for late lunch. I get all of my big and catering orders from these guys whenever I have a presentation. People I order for really enjoy their pizzas and their steak rolls. I typically place an order over the phone a day before and remind them about the order the next day. I personally enjoy their Jalapeno poppers. Their sandwiches are really filled all the way and the texture and consistency of pizza is to my liking. Do you know that feeling when you eat even just a slice or two of pizza, sometimes you feel like ick? Their crust does not make me feel sick like that and its also very satisfying. read more

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Food was fantastic. Cheesesteak was really good. Huge portion, and steak was high quality. Also had the pizza, super airy and chewy dough. Service as here was top notch. Ask for Alex! read more

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Issues from prior poor reviews have been resolved -delicious with complex flavors, excellent service, comfortable seating. Only hope the owners will add more vegetarian entrees and soften the music a bit. We'll be back soon to Carmine's! read more

Second time here and again did not disappoint! Attentive servers and Chris is busy making sure everyone is pleased. Yummy menu and special cocktails too! Two friends that joined me loved their meals as well! read more

Carmine's Eatery - Fig w/ bacon pizza - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

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Excellent family dinner and pizza. Service was great and food was great value. Specialty pizza was best I've had in area and kids loved their meals. read more

WOW! What an incredible change at this Newtown Square spot. Way more than a facelift, the whole restaurant has been updated and redesigned with a new menu, bar, drinks and staff. The bar is great, with ample seating and a light feel. The dining room has been redone with a vibrant and energetic look. The menu fits perfectly for the area. The food is an absolute stand out, there is simply nothing on the menu that hasn't been delicious. So happy to see this restaurant flourish! read more

Carmines was a great find in the area. We had three pizzas, one gluten-free. No problem accommodating GF. The staff was super friendly and it was no problem to walk in on a Saturday early without a reservation. The interior was pretty cool looking, which was especially surprising given the dirty strip mall that it was in. Although we didn't sample much from the bar, it looks like they had a really extensive collection of liquor. We already texted friends of ours who live a little closer to Carmines to suggest that we should go back there soon. Maybe next time I'll get some pictures before everything gets eaten! read more

I would absolutely recommend this place. The food was amazing. The atmosphere was charged and this was the best meal I've had in a long time. I would definitely recommend this place & the service was out of sight. read more

Picked up a pie last week. Been quite a while since last visit. Candidly, this place doesn't pop up on my radar often due to tucked in location in Acme-anchored strip. Pizza was delicious. A bit pricey- 23 bucks for a large pie that was on the small side. Flavor made up for it. Service was good and place looks clean - not dingy ol pizza shop feel. They have a full bar and good offerings besides pizza. read more

Food was very good. Service was extremely poor. I have not had the misfortune of such bad service before. Not only did our server Aurnella disappear on us after getting the food, she was very rude and impolite when we called her out on it. read more

$8.20 for a slice and a can of soda?! That's obscene. Good luck with your crazy prices. No thank you. To comment on this reply, I never discussed the remodel or anything remotely related to anything other than the outrageous price. Was it worth it? No. Should I have simply declined and walked out. Yes. Was the slice good? It's was ok. Was it big? For me, yes, it was. Is it worth $8.20? Absolutely not. read more

We absolutely love Carmine's! It has become one of our go to places. The decor and atmosphere after the renovation are fantastic, and the food is delicious. The pizza is perfection, with a crisp and light crust. Highly recommend! read more

Food was amazing! Kudos to the owner and owner's son for making this place possible and utterly delicious! Service was delightful and food was so good we will be back real soon. We are used to going to the ale house once a week but we will have to fit this in too our weekly visits, thank you! Only thing I did not like was that the fruit used for my cocktails was not fresh and tasted/looked old. Please use fresh fruit with the expensive strong cocktails. Thank you!!! read more

This place is absolutely amazing. I loved the atmosphere and the service was very quick. The portions were extremely generous and everything we ordered was just fantastic. We will be back for sureeeee! read more

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Running errands in the vicinity. Time for lunch. A QUICK lunch. Gorgeous weather. So... Outdoors seating. Right next to the Post Office, so almost pre-ordained. Long menu. And many pizza by the slice options. Opted for very simple fare: Chicken tenders. With an eggplant parm to go. Service is friendly and quick. Sat outside. Guy brings my food out to me. Thx. Tenders are the way I like em. Thin and lightly breaded. The eggplant parm is good right there. Doesn't warm up nice. And definitely seedy and a bit bitter. For a quick lunch bite, it's a good spot. BTW, lotta beer options. read more

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A big disappointment from the last time we visited. Service was excellent and they were receptive to feedback. Pepperoni pizza was cold and soggy. Carbonara was very good. But the prices are now the same as everywhere else on the Main Line which comes with an expectation of a much better experience which frankly wasn't there. read more

Delicious pizza hot and fresh! beautiful dining room great service !!!! I'll be back , often!

Had catered lunch from Carmines today. Had the chicken sliders, cheesesteaks, and Italian hoagies. Everything was delicious - it's not easy to make hot food travel well, but the chicken stayed crispy and the cheesesteak rolls were crisp. We truly enjoyed everything. Multiple staff now interested in going in person to dine. Well done!! read more

Friday fabulous find!!! Nick, our bartender, greeted us as soon as we sat down even though he was crazy busy. That to me as a former bartender is top notch! The manager and a server were eager to help him out for a hot second which is all he needed. So A+ for team work. The food...... SO good!!! I absolutely LOVE the choices between Italian and Mediterranean. We left very satisfied and happy. Can't wait to go back and try more of the menu. read more

This place is a little hidden gem in Newtown Square. They have a whole new food and drink menu with lots to choose from. Their food is always fresh and well-presented. The cocktails are fantastic. The staff is friendly and welcoming. Pretty much everything you can ask for in a neighborhood spot. read more

Hi! This has good food but the waitress that we had was slow and it took 30 minutes to get are food! Then it took and another 10 minutes for are check and it's not a good place if you are in a rush to go somewhere or you are going somewhere after. I would not recommend this place if you hate waiting a long time!!!! read more

I know why no one is here. The food is sub par. I had a chicken parmesan sandwich, terrible. We also had a beef gyro only to bite into it and bite a toothpick!! In the middle of it all. How awful!!. Beverages were only bottled, including beer and soda. Soda served by the bottle, no cup, no ice! I will not be coming back here read more

Carmine's Eatery - Real busy Friday night!! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

Very pretty inside. We had octopus, Brussel sprouts, wings, a steak dinner entree, the pizza wfig and a cheesesteak. Out of all those dishes, the cheesesteak was the best!!! read more

Recently found out they they upgraded from just a pizza place, to a beautifully decorated full-service restaurant. The interior has a nice, large bar area with multiple TV's. We did take-out on our first try, and our teenage granddaughter said it was the best Marherita pizza she ever had. I also loved the beet salad and have ordered it several times since. Glad to have then nearby! read more

Both my GF and I had cheesesteaks. They were middle of the road, nothing special, wouldn't go back there for those again...

Bravo to Carmine's Eatery on their gorgeous new restaurant. Been reading and seeing on social media about the updates and it didn't disappoint! Went this evening with a group of friends and between the atmosphere, food, drinks, desserts and service it was the perfect evening! We sat at a high top table and it was wonderful because the door was open and it was a beautiful evening to enjoy fresh air. We sampled numerous appetizers and the hummus was divine! Our table had the calamari, salads and the pizza was phenomenal! The crust was perfection with their new pizza ovens! It tasted like pizza from Italy with the crispy, but light crust. Our table had the truffle fries and cheese steaks with chicken and pork. My friends agreed the food was incredible. I can't wait to bring my family here to try more of their delicious food. The end of the evening we shared numerous desserts. They were all fresh and so unique. There was a donut dessert, and I'm normally not a donut fan, but this dessert was worth tasting! Our table also had a traditional baklava cake with vanilla ice cream and a blueberry cheesecake that was unlike any I've ever had before. Everyone was so happy with our delicious meals and fun evening. We all can't wait to come back! read more

The prices are way too high compared to the quality of the food. $180.00 for two cocktails, two glasses of wine, two beers, two 12" pizzas, a burger, and a Caesar salad. We won't be back. read more

Had the best time seeing Nick behind the bar! The food was exceptional as well as the drinks! The place looks great - you have to go try it if you haven't already! read more

I have been here a few times the past few weeks and look forward to going again. The menu has a lot of choices all of which seem worth ordering. I've had a Caesar salad, the fried calamari, a cheesesteak and the chicken spinach mushroom sandwich and tried the pizza. The interior of the restaurant looks to have been recently remodeled and has a nice contemporary feel. The wait staff hostess and manager all seem really friendly and genuine. They also suggested some of the dishes I tried and were quite accurate with the recommendations. read more

Service and food is excellent! I definitely will be back again soon! I highly recommend

The food was so delicious (especially the fig and bacon pizza, steak frites, and gyro)! The whole staff was so kind and helpful the whole time. The new renovation is amazing and I'll definitely be coming back! read more

This was our first time stopping into the newly remodeled Carmines and we were not disappointed! With two young children I never know what they are going to eat and they loved the pizza! The cheesesteak was also a big hit. We will definitely be back to check out the happy hour without the kids. Between the inviting new atmosphere, excellent service and top notch food I highly recommend. read more