Bern coming here since I was a teenager! Great pizza very NY style! The cones are also really good! Same with the cheesesteak! If you're on Kent Island and looking for a local bite, can't go wrong with this spot. read more

I was in the area and decided to order some takeout since I saw this place offered a good amount of gluten free options. I ordered the house salad which was a decent size. The dressing wasn't my favorite vinaigrette but not bad. The gluten free pizza was a bit undercooked. When I heated it up in the air fryer the next day, it was perfectly crispy with a thin crust. I'd recommend they try to cook the GF crust a bit more (esp. since I'm assuming the cauliflower crust is probably kept frozen). The most impressive item was the gluten free chicken parmesan over gluten free penne. I haven't had chicken parmesan in SO long because the breading is usually not gluten free. This had really great flavor and texture. I wasn't expecting to eat it all in one sitting but it was just that good. The sauce had a great flavor too. I'd recommend this spot if you're in the mood for American-style Italian, especially if you're looking for gluten free pasta. read more

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We have taken out food and pizza from Carmines many times. I am from NY and CT so I am picky about pizza. Carmines is great!

Chicken Parmigiana was very good 4 to 5 stars. Came with salad. Good Grandma pizza with meatball add about 3 stars. Sauce was ok. Fettuccine Mediterranean was good not great. Came with Garden bread, so, so. Service was ok, you order at the counter, assign a table # and bring you your food. The place is large with lots of seating. May return, but Tuesday pasta special not as b8g deal. read more

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Service: counter order and self seating. Atmosphere is vintage Italian deli. Not sure what's changed in the authentic steak & cheese sub with lettuce tomato grilled onions and provolone. The cheese and steak changed significantly to an almost microwaved mixture. Please go back to the original recipe! read more

For years it's been our favorite spot to stop for authentic NY style pizza and Italian food. However, the last several times we have noticed the quality and taste has significantly changed. Pepperonis are added to the top of the pizza after it is cooked. Bottom of pizza doesn't have the consistency of NY pizza, cheese doesn't even taste the same. Super bummed! Salads still great w homemade dressing. I actually googled to see if they changed owners or management but seems to be the same. Maybe quality control or cheaper ingredients? Will need to pass on the pizza for now. read more

need everyone to get what they want? here is the place. Chicken Cheesesteak Sub is awesome, pizza is great and the popeye pasta is unmatched. read more

Very solid consistent and friendly New York style pizza and subs. Pasta and wings are good too.

Dined at Carmines with two other couples. I give three stars because everyone else seemed satisfied with their meals. Not me. I had the Pasta el Forno. What a disaster of a dish. Mediocre meat sauce seemingly whipped into mozzarella cheese to produce a gummy, unappealing congealed mess, and mixed with Penne pasta. This is undoubtedly the worst "baked" pasta dish I have ever had and one of the worst meals I have had on Kent Island. It was just mush. I only ate about half, not saying anything because our friends like Carmines and go there often. So, said I was full, put the other half in a box, then took it home and threw it away. I have had their pizza before and if I go back that is all I will order. read more

Food is mostly decent but 9/10 times your order will be wrong. If picking up takeout, ALWAYS check your order carefully! Very disappointing that they just can't get it right. read more

Horrible customer service and the pizzas are bland and stale. Will never be ordering food from this place again. read more

A solid four star. I don't get the bad reviews. All of the staff were incredibly nice and friendly. The portions were huge and to go boxes and containers were stacked up in the dining room. Food was basic Italian food and very tasty. It is fast casual. You order at the counter and someone brings you your food. Would definitely come back. read more

Carmines NY Pizza Kitchen - Chicken Parmigiana Sub with fries. - Pizza Near Me - Chester, Maryland

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This place was amazing. We stopped for a quick lunch on the way back from Christmas shopping. He wanted pizza and I've passed Carmine's a dozen times and just never stopped. He got the lunch combo. It consisted of a slice and side salad. I got the chicken Parmesan sandwich. Food came out quick. They definitely had a serious lunch rush going, but the wait wasn't bad at all. He's a native New Yorker and said this was the best pizza he's had down here and that it really reminded him of what he got back home. Sadly, my sandwich was not good. The chicken was left in the fryer too long and was burned. The bitter taste took over the entire sandwich. I talked to the manager and he immediately made it right. He offered to make me another sandwich, I opted for two slices of pizza instead. Great choice. The fact that the manger didn't put up a fight and immediately fixed the problem earned my loyalty. Carmine's will definitely be in heavy rotation in our house. read more

Carmines NY Pizza Kitchen - Chicken Parmigiana sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Chester, Maryland

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I didn't expect this small place in a strip mall to be so good, but it was great. We had the Fettuccine Bolognese, Chicken Parmesan, and kid's Fettuccine Alfredo. All three were delicious with delicate pasta, balanced sauces and hearty portions. We're so glad we made this stop before heading to the Bay Bridge. read more

Pizza was tasty and loaded with veggies. Restaurant staff was attentive and friendly!

This is a little pizza joint in Chester, MD, that has excellent Italian food. My husband had a vegetable calzone that he said was delicious. We shared some garlic knots that were wonderful. My husband said the pizza looked great, but we did not try it. But it is on our list of "to dos" when we return to Kent Island. The ambiance is casual. The service is good and the people friendly, but there is a language issue so beware. read more

Carmine is an awesome little restaurant. It has quick service and the atmosphere is fun. The pizza is good. I would try this again. read more

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I love the lunch special. Pizza slice and a drink and salad for eight dollars. I like the veggies on the pizza. That don't cut corners

Consistently great pizza. Every single time! The place is clean, easy, and inviting. Staff is friendly and the food is great! What else could anyone want? read more

Stopped in a road trip. Just happened across it. They have a very good menu. We chose from the 5 dinner/daily specials. #4 Gnocchi with fresh mushrooms & pancetta- oh my, perfection. Deliciousness! My husband had the sausage with peppers, onions and shaved Parmesan over penne. Sausage had great spice. 5 Star meal, well priced. Family friendly. Did not expect such an amazing meal under $40 for 2 people. read more

You should go here it's amazing!! If your thinking about it, just go!! A newer addition to this shopping center, Carmine's is like the older style italian deli/pizza place but new. They have subs, hot and cold, salads, entrees, and pizza pie or just a slice. There is a specials menu for lunch when you walk in and their prices are very reasonable. I got the Garlic Knots and Italian Sub (heated just a little). The italian sauce they use on the sub is devine. This is my second trip while crossing the bay bridge to make a point to go to this restaurant. Staff are friendly, you can get a glass of wine or beer with your food. Go buy and pick something up for take out or dine in. You won't be sorry. read more

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We had a dinner party for friends last weekend. My wife didn't feel like cooking so she ordered from Carmines, and it was DELICIOUS!! We got chicken parmigiana which was fresh and excellently prepared. BETTER THAN HOME MADE! There was more than enough food! It came with a big bed of spaghetti and Ceasar salad for the same number of people so it was a great value!!! Their salads, gluten free options and Subs are also amazing! THANKS carmine's for making it a terrific evening!!!! read more

We grabbed a bite to eat here recently and it was a good decision! They have delicious wraps and french fries. I liked the variety of the menu and how customizable items were. I had the Greek Chicken wrap and would get it again. Getting to this restaurant is a little tricky if you aren't on the main road nearby, but once you're here, it's worth it. The staff are friendly, the service is fast, and the food is fresh. Next time I come here, I definitely want to try their pizza! read more

Got here at at 11 as soon as the restaurant opened on a Sunday. The door was locked so we had to wait for them to open it. As soon as we got inside tho, we were served at the counter for take out. The lunch special was available on a Saturday which was a good deal, considering most places only honor lunch M-F. It was 1 New york slice pizza (any kind), a salad and large fountain soda. They also had beer. I only had 1/2 slice of pizza but i ate the whole salad. It came with a house sauce i guess, which was good! As we left out, about 15 mins later about 3 cars pulled up and also went inside of the restaurant. One star because the door wasn't unlocked / open when we got there at 11. The door time said it was to be open at 11a. read more

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My husband and I order take out from carmines often! We even used them for our wedding about a year ago & everyone raved about the food (some still do to this day). We've never had a bad meal! read more

Very happy this place delivers during COVID it was a new try for us, and I'll be back. We got the grandmas pizza and the margarita both were great! Perfectly seasoned, Usually I get Bella's or Boli's this is definitely better than those options. We live sorta far the food could have been hotter but that's part of the grub hub thing and I don't knock the restaurant for it. Nice thin and chewy NY style crust. Love the sauce too. I rarely leave reviews but this one deserves a higher rating truly. read more

Carmines NY Pizza Kitchen - Margherita pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chester, Maryland

We were at the Holiday Inn Express and ordered from here. The two dishes that were ordered were decent and nobody complained. I ordered a sub, which was huge. The problem was that I got a 10" sub that had two layers of thin meat and cheese and the rest was all lettuce, tomatoes and so much onion. Someone who joined us to chat looked at my sub and asked if it was vegetarian. read more

Really should be 3 1/2 stars. You order at the counter and it was busy. The food is good. Had a Philly cheesesteak and it was great. My wife had Angel Hair pasta. She loves it. They do have someone attending to the diners. Really impressed with the food and would go back. read more

Great food,plenty of choices on the menu.Highly recommended .5 stars plus,great delivery service

I just came from carmines pizza and was totally shocked. I went in, asked for slices and 2 full dinners and the man behind the counter (who I have never seen before and represented himself as the manager) told me I could not get sausage on the slice of pizza I was taking. BTW, twice a week we go in and get that with no problem and pay for it. He argued with me for 5 minutes that he would not put sausage on a slice that was made. He was rude and arrogant and I can't quite believe anyone would have him as a manager. i have only had pleasant experiences in there with other employees and he was awful. I am in service and if I had done that, the way he was so rude and unaccomodating, I would be fired. I plan on calling the store and talking to whoever is in charge to let them know. There are plenty of pizza places around and if a few pieces of sausage i paying $2.00 extra for is worth losing a customer, then that's pretty poor practice. He should not be waiting on customers. Sad because food is really good and all the other people I have dealt with are nice. read more

Good pizza, decent fast food Italian dishes. When doing large parties at home, Carmines does a good job catering large orders at a good price, read more

Everyone there is super friendly. The food is pretty good and it reminds me of my favorite Los Angeles pizza joint. The food is fresh fast and reasonably priced. A go to for lunch. read more

Carmine's used to have a location in the Timonium /Hunt Valley area that has been gone for quite some time but I always remembered their excellent pizza. When someone told me there was this location on the Eastern Shore I did not think it was related but alas IT IS and the pizza is still just as I remember it and even better!! We grabbed carry out but everything was delish love the fried ravioli and the pizza was spot on. This will be a stop for me every time I do the commute. read more

Carmines NY Pizza Kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Chester, Maryland

Carmines food is what you expect, excellent whatever you get. Chicken Marsala or a cheesesteak.

This place is awesome! Great food! The pizza is like the real NY pizza. It's very good!!! Highly recommend the pizza. The salads are very fresh and flavorful. Exactly as described in the menu. The spaghetti looked amazing and I would definitely try it next time. The staff here is all very friendly!! I highly recommend stopping here!! read more

Terrible customer service... which is a shame because the food is good. My husband stopped here on his way home from business travel and raved about them for weeks after. We stopped as a family on our next trip back across the bay bridge. The counter server gave perhaps the rudest experience we have ever encountered... to the point that my husband says he will never return. read more

Placed a takeout order. Order was ready when promised. Food quality wonderful! Had the Portobello mushroom salad with garlic bread. Have had the pizza in the past. read more

Arrived at 9:00 after 6 hours on the road from North Carolina. Open until 9:30 and they would not serve us. We explained that we had come so far and would not be long. We had three hungry children and were appalled at the lack of professionalism and hospitality. read more

Good pizza, just let them know that you want your pizza well-done. Sometimes, their pizza is a little light on the bottom, leaving it chewy and tasting undercooked. I do recommend it! read more

Worst pizza I have ever had! The service was a 1/2 star cashier had absolutely no customer service skills!!!!