Carmine's Chicago

We’ve been to Carmine’s on Rush 3 times since they have opened. We dream about the Italian Ice, lasagna and chicken parmesan. 2 times we sat at the bar upstairs. Fun vibe and music. The portions are huge and the ambiance is gorgeous. Can’t wait for the outside patio to open! So wonderful to have a classic Italian restaurant in the neighborhood!

Listen… everybody cannot get me outside in negative 35-degree Chicago weather at night 😩❄️ But for my goddaughter’s 18th birthday, I did it and let me tell you, it was WORTH IT. Every negative degree. Every layer of clothing. Every step outside 😂 Italian food is my absolute favorite, so I was excited to see that Carmine’s Italian Restaurant is back open and just in time for Chicago Restaurant Week! 🙌🏽 The $60 Restaurant Week menu did not disappoint. For appetizers, you can choose between stuffed mushrooms or calamari. For salads, there’s the caprese or Caesar salad. Quick note: the Caesar dressing does include anchovies, which gives it a strong, authentic Italian flavor so if you’re sensitive to that or have allergies, just keep that in mind. For your main course, you can choose from a variety of pastas like cheese ravioli, spaghetti and meatballs, and more or go for an entrée. I had the chicken parmesan, and baby… it was EVERYTHING 😌🍝 And for dessert, you get to choose between tiramisu or cheesecake. The portion sizes? Let’s just say they understood the assignment 👏🏽 I was so hungry that I started eating before taking pictures, so I only snapped my entrée 😏 The staff was friendly, the vibe was intimate yet spacious, and the aesthetics were beautiful. Carmine’s used to be one level, but now it’s two levels, and the space feels warm, elevated, and welcoming. I’m honestly just happy that Carmine’s is back open. And yes I’ll definitely be going back. If you’re looking for a cozy Italian spot with great food and atmosphere, do yourself a favor and check out Carmine’s. 🇮🇹✨

They nailed the redesign. The food and service are outstanding. You can tell they brought the right team in to make this place special.

We were there for a birthday party a couple weeks ago! Great time, great service!

The food is delicious, the ambiance is great and the service was perfect. We are so happy Carmine's is back in our neighborhood.

Massive dish size - do share ;) lovely place, with a louder music

Really enjoyed this place. Went for restaurant week so the menu was slightly different, but everything we had was delicious. The best was the entree, the New York strip steak, which was perfectly cooked. Was a really solid steak considering the price. The vodka rigatoni was really good but i don’t think I could eat a whole dish of it. The tiramisu as a dessert was delicious but would try the chocolate cake next time, saw it come out and had like 7 layers. Would absolutely come back.

Carmine's is a fabulous Italian restaurant! The restaurant has a really cozy and welcoming atmosphere, and the food is absolutely delicious. Stopped in for Chicago Restaurant Week and everything we tried was incredible! Not to mention, the staff is incredibly attentive and friendly—truly the icing on the cake! Carmine's is definitely a must-visit spot next time you're in Chicago.

We just visited again and Scott was our server. He was engaged, funny, and offered up great recommendations! We'll be back. Our sever Jay was great. The food was incredible. Large portions and tons of leftovers. The quality of the food, preparation and presentation were all on point. I will return again soon.

We celebrated our anniversary here during the pandemic. They were very careful, the staff was wearing a mask. The food was good and comes in big servings. Mostly good for two servings. The staff was friendly. We love our waiter's suggestion for dessert. (The carrot cake with a glass of milk.) We've tried it, and I think that was the best carrot cake in the area. Located in a prime location on Rush street. The food we ordered was very good too. Try the baked cavatelli if you're a fan of cheese. My hubby got a traditional meat lasagna, It was yummy too. I usually order prosecco for my drink but I've ordered a rose wine this time and I didn't like it. It was a bitter table wine. Hubby got a Moscow mule.