Carmine's - Atlantic City

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Unforgettable Italian Feast at Carmine’s Atlantic City If you're looking for a truly authentic Italian dining experience in Atlantic City, Carmine’s is the place to go. From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed with warmth and professionalism by an incredible staff who treat you like family. What stood out the most to me was the freshness of every single ingredient—you can taste the quality in every bite. Whether it’s the crisp vegetables, rich sauces, or perfectly cooked pasta, Carmine’s delivers excellence across the board. One dish I highly recommend is the rigatoni with Bolognese sauce. It’s absolutely outstanding—hearty, flavorful, and comforting. The sauce is slow-cooked to perfection, and the rigatoni is always al dente. Whether you're visiting with family or a group of friends, Carmine’s generous portions and vibrant atmosphere make it the perfect spot for a memorable meal. I’ll definitely be back!

My mother is a huge fan of Carmine’s, so I decided to have her 75th birthday dinner here. Rebecca, Carmine’s in house party planner was amazing from start to finish. I booked this event in March and she was very accommodating. I was able to relax and let her do the work. When arriving the day of the event, I was impressed with the team hosting us. We had 20 guest and everyone raved about how fantastic the food, atmosphere, and service was at Carmine’s. I would definitely recommend this place!

It was our first time there. Our waitress Marie was the best. She explained everything about the menu and gave us the best service from start to finish. We ordered the chicken Parmesan over penne noodles which was the best we have ever had. I would highly recommend going there. It is family style so the portions are big and so worth it. I can’t wait to come back again. The manager also visited our table and was very kind.

We celebrated our sister's 50th birthday at Carmine's, and we were not disappointed! The food menu, for a large private party, was fabulous! The semi-private Bobby Darin room was perfect! Most importantly, the service was impeccable! Vincent, Colleja (I hope I'm spelling her name correctly), and the rest of the team was outstanding! Every request was met with a family-like professionalism! Working with Rebecca in coordinating the entire experience could not have been more fun or easier! The emails, the phone calls, and most importantly taking the time to meet with me and provide that personal touch that shows she truly values herr customers. I use that term for lack of a better word, because I didn't feel like just a customer. She made the whole experience feel like I was planning with a friend. Rebecca is World Class! We will DEFINITELY be back, next time we're up visiting. Those wings alone are worth a return trip!

We had an excellent meal here. On our waitress's suggestion we tried the stuffed mushrooms. They were so good. The bread basket was very good. We also got the meatballs with rigatoni. We enjoyed it. Every staff member we encountered was super nice and helpful. Being from the Midwest, the pricing was a bit high to us, but for the area I would say reasonable. We will definitely eat here again on our next stay.

Let me start by saying, they mean it when they say it’s family style!! We came in and were sat by Simone, he was so kind and personable! He stayed at our table and chatted with us since we had never been to Carmine’s or Atlantic City! Then Manager Martini Mike came by to check on us since our server had been sat with a huge party and didn’t want us to wait. We were finishing up giving him our order when the lovely Adeline Perez came to get our order. Mike said he had it and then went away to put it in. No sooner did they leave Tanzil our busser brought us the most amazing bread, butter and oil to start. Our drinks soon followed and then the biggest plate and bowl we have ever seen in our life! This restaurant is family style which we knew but my husband had his mind set on chicken cutlets and I love shrimp pasta so we each got our own food and had plenty left over! Tanzil came by and packed up all of our left overs including fresh bread! Then Mike and Adeline spoiled my husband with ice cream and a song to celebrate his birthday!! This was an over the top amazing experience and we will never forget it! We have been in the service industry for a very long time and have NEVER been treated like this. We shared with Simone (the gentleman that sat us) how lovely it was and he said that if people aren’t treated like a million bucks when they come in then the staff is in the wrong business and we truly felt like royalty, so job well done Carmine’s!

Great food and service! The portions were big — the steak was massive, but I still finished it because it was that good. Our server was really nice, and the vibe in the restaurant was great. Definitely book ahead if you’re going during peak hours.

Had a wonderful dinner at Carmines. The food was excellent and the atmosphere was comfortable. The decor had an old world Italian restaurant feel. Our server was attentive. The portion sizes here are HUGE so order wisely. Delicious food. Drinks weren’t that great in my opinion.

Huge portions make this Italian restaurant great for sharing. We were recommended to Carmine’s by friends a long while back but never had a chance to try until a recent trip to Atlantic City. We came with a group of around 10 and thankfully with a reservation we didn’t have to wait too long to be seated. Of the dishes we ordered I particularly enjoyed: - zucchini fries: crispy! - prime rib - one of their salads One of our party really likes their Titanic dessert so the table split one as well. See photos to get a sense for what it contains. I don’t typically go out of my way to experiment with Italian food. But now I’ll keep Carmine’s in mind if we ever have a starving group looking to share large portions together.

What a wonderful experience we had at Carmines! Our young server, David, was absolutely amazing. He took his time to listen to my dietary concerns, as I have Celiac Disease and can’t ingest gluten. Cross-contamination is always a concern for me, but David listened without judgment or rushing me, even though the restaurant was extremely busy. He took his time to address my concerns and provide me with amazing suggestions. Not only were all his suggestions delicious, but his service throughout the meal was impeccable. He checked on us regularly to ensure we were having the ultimate dining experience. The gluten-free pasta was delicious, and even my husband, who isn’t gluten-free, said it was very good. From now on, we’ll make Carmines a part of our must-do frequent vacations to Atlantic City. Kudos to all the staff, especially David!

It is a place located in the Tropicana Hotel. Since it is a very popular restaurant, if you go without a reservation, you may not be able to find a seat. The portions are very large, I would say for at least 3 people. It would be useful to order knowing this. The atmosphere is great. It is a really nice restaurant.

First time eating at Carmine’s and certainly won’t be the last. Portions are family style so come hungry or with a group! My gf took me here for a birthday dinner and we enjoyed it very much. Thanks again

Carmine's is a top-tier dining experience deserving of a 5-star review. The service and staff are outstanding, providing attentive, friendly, and efficient service that enhances every visit. The Chicken Parmesan is a must-try, perfectly breaded chicken, tomato sauce and melted cheese. The fresh calamari is another highlight, crispy on the outside and tender inside. Things to think about prior to your visits: -Due to its popularity, reservations are essential—make sure to book at least 24 hours in advance to secure a table. -this place is traditionally set up to manage parties larger than two. The portions of food you will get will be able to last you at least 24 hours. If you are eating inside of the casino and staying at the casino, remember there are no microwaves anywhere and no one will be willing to reheat your food. We asked about seven different stores so we almost wasted money based on how much food was served and what we had to take home. Overall, Carmine's is the epitome of Italian dining excellence.

The best meal in Atlantic City so far. The atmosphere is only brought down by being inside the Tropicana that needs a cleanliness update. That being said, everything in Carmines was clean and great. Carmine's salad was fresh, crispy and tasty. The muscles were clean and well made. Soft and delicious meatballs. This steak was so tender I cut it with my fork. The chicken parmigiana and manicotti were tasty and hot. The whole family highly recommends this place. We'll be back!

We loved our experience at Carmine's Atlantic City! The food was delicious, and the staff was great. My husband and I enjoyed the artichokes, and the chicken parm. I would definitely recommend that you go at lunchtime and set up a dinner reservation.

I had a hankering for Carmines NOTORIOUS ITALIAN CHEESECAKE & Cheesy garlic bread and had it rushed to my house. I am supposed to be eating better this year .. but that will have to wait. If you have never been to this establishment or ordered out - do so. NOW. You are missing out. Forget Olive Garden - this place tastes like home cooking or what “ home cooking “ should taste like ! The portions are HUGE and it’s all family style so it doesn’t feel expensive for what you are getting and they clearly use expensive ingredients - the bread was on toasted warm Italian breads with real melted cheese and then some pieces plain and it was just worth every calorie! The cheesecake was soft and fluffy but airy as well - it didn’t go down heavy and it tasted like a cloud - or what I imagine clouds taste like 🤩. Again I’m on a “ health style change “ so I only ordered two things- I didn’t say healthy foods …..🥹 but Oh BOY were they something to write home about ! Keep up the amazing work Carmines and by the way amazing job on wrapping the containers for the to go containers ( so very appreciated and details like that are seriously noticed !!! ) Thank you and I praise your efforts

I came to Carmine’s for the first time, and as a vegetarian, Shriya helped me choose the perfect options. The food was amazing and the service was outstanding. Highly recommend!

I can't say anything bad about this place. Comfortable, top service, food portions are huge, more than enough for 6 people per individual order. Quality and taste top shelf. The bartender knew his stuff on the red wines. Very knowledgeable. Few and far between do you people that know their wines. I would go back in a heartbeat. We had a party of six and took 2 bags of leftovers. Amazing.

This review is not for the Atlantic City Restaurant itself but for the event planning staff that works outside of the Atlantic City office, specifically , Rebecca Arra and her staff who helped me plan my husbands 60th birthday celebration at their DC restaurant. Everything from start to finish was perfect. Rebecca is very detailed and customer service oriented and while she was not at my actual event, she ensured that every detail we discussed was covered by the DC staff- and it was. Several people who attended the event said that they will definitely use Carmine’s for their next large gathering. The food and drinks were plentiful and delicious. It was truly a beautiful experience and we are very appreciative of everything that was done to make this a great event. Thanks Rebecca/ Carmine’s. We cannot wait to work with you all again.

Carmine's Atlantic City catering was AMAZING! We celebrated our mom's milestone birthday and used Carmine's catering because we wanted good Italian food. On the day of the event, we had to make some changes because of travel delays with some of our guests. Despite these issues, Carmine's was so accommodating and really ensured that everything flowed smoothly. Delivery was on time, and the food was hot and delicious!! From the beginning to the end, it was such a smooth process. It was easy to set the menu, make additions, and special requests for allergies. They always responded promptly and keep me in the loop throughout the entire process. Among the many great staff that I worked with throughout the planning and scheduling of our event, I must say that Liz was absolutely incredible! She was super attentive and understanding. I would definitely use Carmine's again because they pride themselves on providing amazing service and a high-quality dining experience. They certainly did not disappoint. All the nonnas would be proud!

Dined at Carmine’s-AC on Wednesday, October 29,2025 for my birthday. Our waitress, Jasmine, was AWESOME! Made our experience so fun and comfortable. The manager, Michael, came to our table not even knowing it was my birthday, just to check on our food and experience, which for us is top notch service. He was so chatty and talked to us about how amazing the chefs are in the kitchen-to which we fully agree! We had the shrimp scampi which we’ve had many times in the past, however, this time was soooo much better, which we never thought could happen because it’s always been delicious. So great all around, but a huge shout out to Jasmine and Michael for making this experience feel like a dinner with family on a Sunday. Not sure how anyone can leave a negative review for this place. Maybe next time ask to sit in Jasmine’s section.

Had dinner Thursday 9/25 for my wife's birthday. Absolutely terrific, had enough food left over to feed us well again. Shrimp Parmesan with pasta (choice) served family style, impossible for 2 people to finish in one sitting! All the restaurants inside the Tropicana are excellent, Carmine's gave us our best choices at reasonable prices. We'll go again without a doubt. Best to go hungry, my wife enjoyed her birthday meal, "no happy birthday though" and I had booked our table on the Caesar's app and stated it was a birthday dinner?

We had an absolutely incredible experience at Carmine’s this past Saturday. The party room for our event was phenomenal, spacious, beautiful and perfect for hosting our large group. The staff was beyond kind, attentive and professional from start to finish. A special shoutout to Rebecca A., who helped set up this entire event with me. She made the planning process seamless, stress-free, and incredibly easy. She went above and beyond to accommodate our guests with food allergies, which made everyone feel comfortable and well cared for. From the service to the atmosphere, this was a top-tier experience and truly made our event special. Highly recommend Carmine’s for any group dinner or private event!

We took 22 people for a birthday celebration Dec 29. We booked our reservation with Rebecca who was outstanding! So helpful, knowledgeable and sensitive to my needs as I was hosting this event. She kept in contact with me every step of the way and made the planning process so easy. Upon our arrival our table was perfectly placed in a quiet corner of the restaurant. Our server was Jasmine. I can’t say enough about her! The team she had was a “dream team” From her patience and understanding with our large group to the incredible service all throughout our meal. She made this experience so memorable for our family. The food was incredible! Each and every guest was satisfied and thoroughly enjoyed their meal. We can’t wait to come back again. I wish I could give it 10 stars!!

Always a lovely time at Carmines. We love the easy access (without having to walk through the smoky casino!!). Service was fabulous. Food is always incredible, must come hungry!!! The fried zucchini is to die for.

Holy moly the portions are huge here. I didn’t have it, but there was a desert called the titanic that was gargantuan! The steak was cook really good and food was top quality. Worth trying when in Atlantic city.

Nicely located inside Tropicana casino. . Went in with family and they have so many tables inside to sit and dine . The ambience was really good . Service could be better . Bluemoon on tap so was good .. a little pricey though. Good experience overall . 4 stars

Great restaurant. Good food. Nice decor. It's a bit loud though. Be ready to loosen your belt and maybe your wallet. Quality food cost money

Seating was tight for a Friday night (no open tables) but bar seating was available and was able to order appetizers/main dishes. Bar staff were ultra attentive, and the drinks were on point. The food was properly prepared and delicious. Be warned, the portion sizes are huge!!! Atmosphere was rustic, dim, & upscale. Definitely going to return. Awesome experience!!

Food was extremely good!! Especially the three chicken dishes we ordered. Service was wonderful! (Thanks Laura) Multiple staff either helped with service or just stopped by table to see how everything was. All were great!!

Overall, a great restaurant that follows that tradition of what your used to and holding up the Carmines name and legacy. Parking - I took 1 star off because we parked in the Tropicana garage and NOBODY from the garage or Carmines advised that we needed a “paper” receipt to show upon exiting for a discounted parking rate. We tried to show where we received our receipt via text, but the gate agent was adamant about it needing to be a paper receipt. Waiters should ask if customers need parking validation so the can provide the proper documentation. Tried to save them from using extra paper, and was penalized for it. *****GET A PAPER RECEIPT FOR PARKING. RSVP - I highly recommend making reservations as initially we were told they were not taking any more reservations, but later managed to squeeze us in at the bar area. Food - The portions are huge, so remember when you see the $, your plate is big enough to serve multiple people. We ordered calamari, Caesar Salad, spaghetti with meatballs, shrimp parmigiana, chicken Marsala, and penne vodka. Atmosphere - We were seated in the bar area with 1 adult table and 1 kid table. So we were away from the general restaurant area. Service - Our waiter was great, fast, and efficient on refills and other requests between 2 tables. Again, the only thing I would recommend is confirming parking validation when settling customers out on the credit card terminal. And offering a paper receipt if needed.

Down in A.C. came to carmines alone. Sat at the bar. If you are here alone , they are very annoying. I know how big the portions are. They try to get you to order less food. I had the Clams on the half shelf, which are way overpriced, 1 dozen. They are not any bigger or a larger amount just because it is carmines, but the price is a carmines price. For dinner, I had linguine with Calamari. It was good and lacked garlic in the sauce. 3 pounds of pasta and a 1/4 pound of Calamari. The size of their meals are large, but not all of them. But they are all priced high. Very slow service tonight.like i stated not all the dishes feed 2 to 4 people that is a lie. The clams, zuppa de clams, shrimp scampi are not large dishescand range between 30 to 40 dollars per dish.

The ambience was great and we ordered chicken pasta along with some refreshers. I expected the taste would be so great but it turned out not so delicious. As they mention the portion size is sufficient for 3 people. The portion is sizes are mentioned in the menu.

Went here for their happy hour which is only at the bar, Monday-Friday 3-6pm. A small selection of options for drinks as well as the small bites. My party and I ordered their fried calamari which was very oily and we also ordered their oysters which did not come served with the red wine vinegar.

Food is always a 10/10! Most of the time the service is amazing but tonight was not that. Kalajah wasn't great, I understand it’s busy, it’s a friday night but blatantly ignoring our table was extremely rude! Forgot items, just standing there where we could see. Don’t come check on us basically at all. I just hope next time is better

We had a reservation for 10 people and they quickly sat us down and took care of us. Food was delicious - Chicken parm and chicken Marsala was fantastic. The only downside was that I had to pay $3 pp ($30 total) for bringing in a cake that was brought to the table and I cut. I think that’s incredibly expensive and unfair. If they cut and served it I would understand the charge but to bring the cake to the table for $30 is completely unreasonable.

We were a party of 4 on Thursday 11/13 @ 6:00. The restaurant was not crowded. We had been there before when it was packed —- this evening it was not the case. We were surprised to be seated so close to two other tables that consisted of a larger louder group. We asked if we could be seated in a quieter area but was told it was closed. We were there to celebrate a birthday. Seated quickly we ordered a hot antipasto and our entrees—- Country Style Rigatoni and Chicken Marsala. We were served bread and asked for olive oil for dipping. Disappointed that it was clearly plain Olive oil we proceeded to add salt and pepper to flavor the oil. We anxiously awaited the hot antipasto. We questioned our server about the appetizer and he told us it usually takes about 20 minutes. He checked his device and told us it had only been 18 minutes. Well 40 minutes passed and we finally had our appetizer with the burnt calms. Needless to say we were quite upset especially since the larger groups that surrounded us were enjoying the orders with ease. It seemed that the larger groups were given quick attention while we were left waiting. We expressed our concerns to the waiter and he said he was sorry and the manager would be coming over. Eventually the manager did come over and said he was sorry and would discount the appetizer. When our entrees arrived we were completely over this meal. The two entrees were packed up and we got the check. To our dismay the manager had discounted the hot antipasto 15% —- a total of $7.79. A $52. Appetizer that had clearly been overdone and left under a hot light while the large groups were taken care of. We have been to Carmine’s many times and the food is always fantastic but this time it was a different experience. It seems that the restaurant caters to large groups especially when the place is not crowded. We witnessed 2-3 large groups come and go while we waited !! I guess the lesson learned is come when the place is really busy and come with a large group to get the best food and service. Carmine’s is great with a crowded night much on a slow night.

This one is tough. The food is very good, BUT it's also VERY expensive because it's huge. I have food allergies and not only does the allergy menu not have pricing, but they don't warn you that the allergy food is also family style. Who wants to eat gluten free, dairy free, and garlic free food unless you have to? I really appreciate the allergy menu so much but my entree was $99 and could've fed 4 people. Had our server really explained all of this we would've ordered accordingly, but instead she let us order enough food for 6 people just for the two of us. We won't be back unless with a huge group and with another person who wants to eat my bland food (so never). Also worth a mention, the mixed seafood came out with gluten free rotini instead of a linguini or spaghetti, it was weird. No gluten free bread or desserts (other than fruit) available either. So "sort of" allergy friendly. We asked for a good table, away from the bathroom and server station since it was our anniversary, and they put us smack in the middle of the restaurant next to family with a toddler who banged on the table, so not a good table but I digress. $250 before tip for the 2 of us, it wasn't that good.

7/24/25 Sorry to say, disappointing compared to previous visits, and we brought our daughter along this time to let her experience “how good Carmine’s is”. Calling ahead is some type of Ai recording. In person with just 3, they were able to seat us within 25mins at 9:50p on a Thurs night.( which was pretty busy). They seemed to be selective/ inconsistent in what wait time was depending who came to the desk. Supposed to be notified by text when ready, but they seem to just yell out your name, and you better be there quick. No text was ever sent, whiched seemed to be the complaint of many who were not within shouting distance when their name was called. Our server was very polite and prompt considering the crowd. Some kind of little league championship going on. Was surprised at the amount of kids, considering we weren’t sure if our almost 18yr old would be allowed into the Quarter. Was a little loud inside. The bread basket doesn’t disappoint. The girls ordered the classic Misto frito appetizer and a spaghetti w/meatballs for the table; it is family style dinning. The app came in less than 10mins. In years past( and other tables) the offerings were “separated”; ours was dumped altogether and was not fried crispy. The whitefish was limp( wiggly) and had a strong fishy flavor like mackerel. Calamari was just a little firmer but greasy. The pasta and meatballs arrived. We each started on them. None of us were a fan, and we enjoy making homemade Italian regularly at home. Sauce was basic with good flavor as well as the pasta. The meatballs were hard, and a dense puréed consistency like a brick, with a muddled Italian seasoning flavor mixed in and uncooked fat pockets not rendered inside. It was good the Misto filled us enough. We asked to have 4 of the 6 meatballs packed to go with the pasta. The head host/manager(?) did stop to ask if things were okay, after telling the table behind us how much kitchen staff they had at each station. We just said it was “fine, and were ready to go” because it was getting late. When we got home and then went to reheat the food the next day, the meatballs were even harder(cold) and to our surprise in good light, not even cooked(pink) in the center. A $45 meal in the trash. Very disappointing, considering we were trying to show our daughter high quality Italian cuisine. Maybe next time they’ll get it right??? Park at the local lot for $14(?) one block away instead of the hotel valet ($40), for short term parking.

Let me start by saying me and my family love Carmines! Last night we reserved a table for 5 to celebrate my mother’s birthday while staying at Tropicana AC. The calamari was salty and soft to the point of mush. The cheesy garlic bread was salty as well. The fruit platter was full of tart and hard fruit. Then to top it off my son who’s a vegetarian disappeared without a word. By the time he returned the waitress had already sang happy birthday. He informed us that he was in the bathroom throwing up! They discounted us $21 (half off the calamari) which was no good but because it looked like we ate half due to everyone sharing off the main dish they assumed we ate half. My family knows I will send everything back to the kitchen. Last night I was defeated and very disappointed paying that bill. I will never recommend this location to anyone moving forward.