Carmine's - Washington DC

Name: Carmine's - Washington DC
Address: 425 7th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20004
Telephone: (202) 737-7770
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

6659 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

425 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 69 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Lively

Carmine's is a family style restaurant offering exceptional value to its guests through the many dishes of Southern Italian cuisine. Restaurateur Artie Cutler crafted Carmine's with a singular vision; bringing his guests abundant portions and making any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast. Platters of made to order pasta, decadent seafood or meat entrees, and of course homemade desserts are all staples at Carmine's, meant for sharing among friends and family. When great food and wine are supported by friendly and knowledgeable service, the results are magic - we want every day to feel like a Sunday afternoon at Grandma's!

We are open for Indoor & Outdoor Dining, Pick-up, Delivery, Catering and Private Parties. Your safety is our priority. DC no longer requires proof of vaccination to dine indoors. Indoor & Outdoor dining are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Sicilian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 737-7770
Website
http://www.carminesnyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Isidro Ruiz
Catering
Enjoy Carmine"s classics catered to the venue of your choice. From a small drop-off and set up for 20 to a full-scale, off-premises event for 2000. Carmine's Catering offers one-stop shopping. Professional staff, complete set-up and service, rentals, linens, décor, and venue selection. Catering packages or customized menus are available.
Private party facilities
9 private dining rooms with 700 seats including a fireside dining room and state of the art technology in our boardrooms, Carmine’s specializes in catering, banquet, and special events. With an elevator from the garage, and other VIP amenities, Carmine's is the place for your next event in NW DC.
Private party contact
Hanane Nafidi: (202) 737-7770 ext. 480
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
425 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Neighborhood
Penn Quarter
Cross street
between E and D street on 7th street
Parking details
Entrance to parking garage is on E street. Address to parking garage is 616 E Street NW Washington 20004. The parking garage has an elevator entrance into Carmine's above. Valet parking is available nightly after 5pm.
Public transit
Metro: Carmine’s is 2 blocks north of the Archives-Navy Memorial stop on the Yellow/Green line; Carmine’s is 3 blocks south of the Gallery Place/Chinatown stop on the Red line.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Popular dishes

Garlic Bread Parmigiana$24.95
Baked Clams$25.95
Fried Zucchini$24.95
Stuffed Mushrooms$21.95
Fried Calamari$42.95
Zuppa di Clams$27.95
Red or White
Zuppa di Mussels$24.95
Red or White
Spiedini alla Romana$25.95
Cold Antipasto$49.95
Hot Antipasto$49.95
Spicy Scarpariello Wings$39.95
Stuffed Artichokes$24.95
Portobello Parmigiana$22.95
Roasted Peppers w/ Anchovies$21.95
- W/ Mozzarella$24.95

Salads

Caesar Salad$29.95
Mixed Green Salad$29.95
Carmine's Salad$32.95
Caprese Salad$32.95

Raw Bar

Shrimp Cocktail$28.95
- Sm (6)$28.95
- Lg (10)$39.95
Clams on the Half Shell*$16.95
- Sm (6)$16.95
- Lg (10)$24.95

Pasta

Choice of Angel Hair, Linguini, Penne, Spaghetti, Rigatoni

Garlic & Oil$28.95
Marinara$29.95
Penne alla Vodka$36.95
Pomodoro$29.95
Giardiniera$32.95
Rigatoni & Broccoli$30.95
Rigatoni w/ Sausage & Broccoli$34.95
Rigatoni Country Style$35.95
Meatballs$37.95
Sausage$35.95
Bolognese Meat Sauce$35.95
Ragu$39.95
Ravioli w/ Cheese$32.95
Manicotti$35.95
Lasagna$37.95
Calamari$41.95
Red or White
Shrimp$42.95
Red or White
Clam Sauce$38.95
Red or White
Mixed Seafood$0.00
Red or White
- P.A.$0.00

Chicken

Chicken Scarpariello$39.95
Chicken Cutlet$34.95
Chicken Parmigiana$37.95
Chicken Marsala$35.95
Chicken Scaloppine w/ Lemon & Butter$35.95
Chicken Saltimbocca$36.95
Chicken Contadina$49.95

Veal

Veal Cutlet$40.95
Veal Parmigiana$43.95
Veal Marsala$41.95
Veal Scaloppine w/ Lemon & Butter$41.95
Veal Saltimbocca$42.95

Seafood

Salmon Oreganata*$0.00
- P.A.$0.00
Shrimp Marinara$41.95
Shrimp Scampi$41.95
Shrimp Parmigiana$43.95
Shrimp Fra Diavolo$41.95
Broiled Lobster Oreganata$0.00
- P.A.$0.00
Lobster Fra Diavolo$0.00
- P.A.$0.00

Steak

45oz Porterhouse

Broiled Porterhouse Steak*$0.00
- P.A.$0.00
Porterhouse Pizzaiola*$0.00
- P.A.$0.00
Porterhouse w/ Peppers & Onions*$0.00
- P.A.$0.00
Porterhouse Contadina Style*$0.00
- P.A.$0.00

Vegetables & Sides

Sautéed Broccoli$17.95
Sautéed Spinach$17.95
Sautéed Escarole$17.95
Eggplant Parmigiana$31.95
Meatballs$23.95
Sweet Italian Fennel Sausage$22.95
Sautéed Peppers & Onions$17.95

Dessert

Chocolate Torte$18.95
Strawberry Shortcake$19.95
Bread Pudding$22.95
Chocolate Cannoli$19.95
Tiramisu$24.95
Tartufi$16.95
Italian Cheesecake$29.95
Titanic$32.95
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter$0.00
- P.A.$0.00

What 6,659 people are saying

Carmine's - Washington DC reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Carmine's in Washington DC offers "exceptional" Italian dining with a focus on family-style portions perfect for large groups. Guests rave about the "amazing" food and "incredible" service from attentive servers like Kevin, Jen, and Jason. While not ideal for smaller parties, the "great value" and "fun atmosphere" make it a must-visit.

6,659 Reviews

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Pam
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not only was our food delicious but Cindy our waitress was phenomenal! Family sized servings so we had alot of food leftover. Cindy packed everything up nicely. It is very noisy but we would go back.
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Michael
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. The food was great, our server was excellent and the hostess really cared about our experience which is rare these days!
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Cassandra
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious, portions were huge, service was great! Even our picky kid enjoyed our dinner.
Carmine's - Washington DCResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review. The team here at Carmine's Washington DC is thrilled to hear such good feedback, and we are proud to be the best Italian Family-Style restaurant in Washington, D.C. We are glad you and your party loved our friendly services and homemade dishes, which are made fresh daily. We hope to see you again and please bring all your friends and family! Sincerely, Kevin Alexander Assistant General Manager
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Cheryl
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
waiter was very friendly. he made our experience enjoyable.
Carmine's - Washington DCResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review. The team here at Carmine's Washington DC is thrilled to hear such good feedback, and we are proud to be the best Italian Family-Style restaurant in Washington, D.C. We are glad you and your party loved our friendly services and homemade dishes, which are made fresh daily. We hope to see you again and please bring all your friends and family! Sincerely, Kevin Alexander Assistant General Manager
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K
Karen
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Oh My Word!! Our food, including the rack of lamb special was cooked to perfection with the perfect touch of savory spices. There were 4 of us and we had enough leftovers for another full meal. Service was superb! So thankful we could have great conversation around our table as the noise level wasn’t bad at all. This long time establishment is one that can always be depended on to be top notch all across the board! Great job Carmine’s.
Carmine's - Washington DCResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review. The team here at Carmine's Washington DC is thrilled to hear such good feedback, and we are proud to be the best Italian Family-Style restaurant in Washington, D.C. We are glad you and your party loved our friendly services and homemade dishes, which are made fresh daily. We hope to see you again and please bring all your friends and family! Sincerely, Kevin Alexander Assistant General Manager
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Brindey
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went with my family and in laws. Portions are gigantic and feed 5 people each - actual number.
Carmine's - Washington DCResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review. The team here at Carmine's Washington DC is thrilled to hear such good feedback, and we are proud to be the best Italian Family-Style restaurant in Washington, D.C. We are glad you and your party loved our friendly services and homemade dishes, which are made fresh daily. We hope to see you again and please bring all your friends and family! Sincerely, Kevin Alexander Assistant General Manager
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Alexis
Washington DC1 review
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I usually love Carmine’s and was excited to take my family there for Easter weekend, but unfortunately the experience was disappointing this time. We weren’t asked for drink, appetizer, or dessert orders, and at the end it took about 20 minutes just to get our cards back and my dad had to track the server down who was annoyed we asked haha — it was tough since we had little kids with us. It felt like we were a herd they were trying to push out for the next table even though I had this reservation for a month. On top of that, we were accidentally given another table’s bill and had to track them down ourselves to swap credit cards. It honestly felt like we didn’t have a dedicated server and were just getting passed around. The other table seemed just as frustrated, so I don’t think it was just us. I was really looking forward to the meal, so it was a bit of a letdown. This is my first restaurant review ever, I swear I am pretty easy going but was really let down by the service there.
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Tasnim
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came in for a birthday dinner and our server Kevin gave us the best experience! His service was exceptional and he was incredibly attentive in giving us the perfect recommendations. We ordered the titanic for dessert and he was able to pair it with the most delicious cherry ice cream that gave it the perfect balance of flavor. We’ve been to Carmine’s before and the service was always good but Kevin went above and beyond and it made our experience that much better!
Carmine's - Washington DCResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review. The team here at Carmine's Washington DC is thrilled to hear such good feedback, and we are proud to be the best Italian Family-Style restaurant in Washington, D.C. We are glad you and your party loved our friendly services and homemade dishes, which are made fresh daily. We hope to see you again and please bring all your friends and family! Sincerely, Kevin Alexander Assistant General Manager
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J
Jen
Washington DC12 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great, casual, family-friendly dining. Seamlessly accommodated our group of 8. Food was delicious, and very little wait time. We ordered 3 appetizers which was TOO MUCH for the table to finish. And 2-3 entrees was plenty! We took A LOT of food home. Overall great experience.
Carmine's - Washington DCResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review. The team here at Carmine's Washington DC is thrilled to hear such good feedback, and we are proud to be the best Italian Family-Style restaurant in Washington, D.C. We are glad you and your party loved our friendly services and homemade dishes, which are made fresh daily. We hope to see you again and please bring all your friends and family! Sincerely, Kevin Alexander Assistant General Manager
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M
Marcelo
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A grateful gastronomic experirnce. When in Washington DC, it is worth visita.
Carmine's - Washington DCResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review. The team here at Carmine's Washington DC is thrilled to hear such good feedback, and we are proud to be the best Italian Family-Style restaurant in Washington, D.C. We are glad you and your party loved our friendly services and homemade dishes, which are made fresh daily. We hope to see you again and please bring all your friends and family! Sincerely, Kevin Alexander Assistant General Manager
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FAQs

Carmine's - Washington DC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 737-7770.

Carmine's - Washington DC is rated 4.5 stars by 6659 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 69 times today

Google Map for Carmine's - Washington DC

425 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

Cross street
between E and D street on 7th street
Neighborhood
Penn Quarter
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Sicilian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Entrance to parking garage is on E street. Address to parking garage is 616 E Street NW Washington 20004. The parking garage has an elevator entrance into Carmine's above. Valet parking is available nightly after 5pm.
Public transit
Metro: Carmine’s is 2 blocks north of the Archives-Navy Memorial stop on the Yellow/Green line; Carmine’s is 3 blocks south of the Gallery Place/Chinatown stop on the Red line.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Isidro Ruiz
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.carminesnyc.com/
Phone number
(202) 737-7770
Catering
Enjoy Carmine"s classics catered to the venue of your choice. From a small drop-off and set up for 20 to a full-scale, off-premises event for 2000. Carmine's Catering offers one-stop shopping. Professional staff, complete set-up and service, rentals, linens, décor, and venue selection. Catering packages or customized menus are available.
Private party facilities
9 private dining rooms with 700 seats including a fireside dining room and state of the art technology in our boardrooms, Carmine’s specializes in catering, banquet, and special events. With an elevator from the garage, and other VIP amenities, Carmine's is the place for your next event in NW DC.
Private party contact
Hanane Nafidi: (202) 737-7770 ext. 480

Carmine's - Washington DC

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Puccini Room

Bernini Room

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Caruso Room

Custom inquiry

Meatball

Manicotti

Fried Calamari

Appetizers

Garlic Bread Parmigiana$24.95

Baked Clams$25.95

Fried Zucchini$24.95

Stuffed Mushrooms$21.95

Fried Calamari$42.95

Zuppa di Clams$27.95

Zuppa di Mussels$24.95

Spiedini alla Romana$25.95

Cold Antipasto$49.95

Hot Antipasto$49.95

Spicy Scarpariello Wings$39.95

Stuffed Artichokes$24.95

Portobello Parmigiana$22.95

Roasted Peppers w/ Anchovies$21.95

Salads

Caesar Salad$29.95

Mixed Green Salad$29.95

Carmine's Salad$32.95

Caprese Salad$32.95

Raw Bar

Shrimp Cocktail$28.95

Clams on the Half Shell*$16.95

Pasta

Garlic & Oil$28.95

Marinara$29.95

Penne alla Vodka$36.95

Pomodoro$29.95

Giardiniera$32.95

Rigatoni & Broccoli$30.95

Rigatoni w/ Sausage & Broccoli$34.95

Rigatoni Country Style$35.95

Meatballs$37.95

Sausage$35.95

Bolognese Meat Sauce$35.95

Ragu$39.95

Ravioli w/ Cheese$32.95

Manicotti$35.95

Lasagna$37.95

Calamari$41.95

Shrimp$42.95

Clam Sauce$38.95

Mixed Seafood$0.00

Chicken

Chicken Scarpariello$39.95

Chicken Cutlet$34.95

Chicken Parmigiana$37.95

Chicken Marsala$35.95

Chicken Scaloppine w/ Lemon & Butter$35.95

Chicken Saltimbocca$36.95

Chicken Contadina$49.95

Veal

Veal Cutlet$40.95

Veal Parmigiana$43.95

Veal Marsala$41.95

Veal Scaloppine w/ Lemon & Butter$41.95

Veal Saltimbocca$42.95

Seafood

Salmon Oreganata*$0.00

Shrimp Marinara$41.95

Shrimp Scampi$41.95

Shrimp Parmigiana$43.95

Shrimp Fra Diavolo$41.95

Broiled Lobster Oreganata$0.00

Lobster Fra Diavolo$0.00

Steak

Broiled Porterhouse Steak*$0.00