Carmela's

“Love love loved Carmela's! My friend and I popped in to check out this local gem and were fortunate to find two seats at the bar on a Saturday night. The bartenders were very welcoming and guided us through the menu with their suggestions. We started with the Arincini and the Italian chopped salad which was as delightful, I particularly enjoyed the lemon vinaigrette on the salad and the crisp on the arincini. We split the casarecce and it was to die for. So fresh and super yummy. We finished with the chocolate pistachio cake which was so light and not super sweet. The music was great and the place is very unsuspecting but it was great and I will definitely be back!”

“Food was delicious! Our friend came here a few years ago and wanted to return. What a great suggestion. Our server Daniella was awesome. Ate what she recommended. All were good choices. We shared it 3 ways and it was enough. We ordered the Rosemary & Sea Salt Foccacia. Then we had the Italian Chopped Salad. Then the Calamari. Then together the Oricchiette and Snapper Piccata. They all tasted wonderful and were filling. For a cocktail, I ordered a Toasted Almond. Love the stem wear that they brought it out in. It kept in nice and chilled. Would love to return next time.”

“We celebrated our anniversary tonight at Carmela’s on Harrison Street, and it was absolutely perfect! From the cozy atmosphere to the delicious food, everything was spot on. The pasta was creamy and fresh, the dessert was heavenly, and the presentation was beautiful — even our anniversary plate was a sweet surprise. A special shout-out to our amazing server Kaycee — she was friendly, professional, and made our evening unforgettable. Her warmth and attention to detail turned our dinner into a celebration we’ll never forget. If you’re in Hollywood downtown and looking for the perfect place for a romantic dinner, date night, or special occasion, Carmela’s is definitely the best choice. We’ll be back soon! ❤️🍷✨”

“Beautiful atmosphere, great drinks, awesome service in a very quaint and cozy environment. This is the second time we go here but this time I was a bit disappointed at a few things; the menu is overly complicated, looks like it belongs in a much more upscale environment. The presentation leaves a lot to desire, very plain looking without any imagination. We ordered two appetizers calamari, which came with a rich Pomodoro sauce, and burrata with cherry tomatoes and balsamic vinegar. Both were very delicious although on the small side. My ribeye steak was well cooked with a spicy rub, but for $70 i would like to see some type of side dish. Instead I was offered the garlic sauteed spinach for half price. The Shrimp scampi pasta was lacking sauce and the chicken parmesan was very basic on a small plate without any pasta to accompany. The eggplant Parmesan was very nice, again. Small for an entree looked more like an appetizer. Convenient self parking behind the restaurant for only $6. We did get a free dessert since it was a birthday celebration . Overall a good experience, but for the price and the presentation, there are many other options.”

“We’ve been to this restaurant about five times before and always loved it. The pasta used to be amazing and the chicken parmigiana was one of the best we’ve had. Unfortunately, our experience today was completely different. The pasta portion was very small even for me, and I’m a pretty small person and it wasn’t creamy at all like it used to be. The chicken parmigiana was also disappointing: the chicken was very thin and even looked burnt. When we asked about it, we were told that the chef had recently changed. Sadly, the food quality seems very different now compared to what we experienced on our previous visits.”