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Carmine's


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3.5 of 5 stars 79 ratings
79 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
18
4.0 of 5 stars
30
3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
7
1.0 of 5 stars
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#240 of 4,512 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Italian, Seafood
  • Price range*: $31-$40
  • Neighborhood: Calumet

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2 of 5 stars
LondonUna   15 contributions
london
Oct 18, 2009

We visited Carmines on the Saturday night before the Chicago marathon and were looking forward to a good pasta meal. The restaurant was absolutely packed as most people doing the marathon had the same plan as us. We left our name with the desk who said they would loudspeaker us when our table was ready, we then made our way... more

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5 of 5 stars
Nawlins007   48 contributions
Oct 3, 2009

The service was incredible...but then again, so was the bar bill! more

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5 of 5 stars
JessNLaura   15 contributions
Raleigh, NC
Sep 15, 2009

Great atmosphere, HUGE portions. As I said in another review, I lived in Italy for four years so I'm pretty picky when it comes to American Italian food. This was very authentic, so if you like Olive Garden this may not be the place for you. The mixed grill was prepared very nicely, not overcooked which is hard to do... more

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4 of 5 stars
Carolinagirl3268   4 contributions
Louisville, KY
Sep 2, 2009

We have now eaten at two different Rosebud Restaurants in Chicago. Both times, the bartenders were amazing - great service and took care of you even though they were swamped. Both times, we have thought about just eating at the bar because the services was so great, and both times we decided to wait for a table. We were told... more

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1 of 5 stars
JimmyDub   17 contributions
London, England
Aug 11, 2009

Went to Carmines at about 10.30pm on a Friday. Had possibly the worst pizza I have ever eaten (or rather nibbled at and then left). It was a slab or poor base with tasteless cheese and some pepperoni on top. No tomato sauce. My wife's margarita was the same (cheese and a few slices of tomato but no sauce) and... more

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2 of 5 stars
jenbee7   1 contribution
Chicago, Illinois
Aug 10, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

We had a horrible experience at Carmine's. The food was absolutely horrible but we felt too guilty to send it back. The chicken parmigiana literally tasted like rotten VOMIT. Our server ignored us because we're under the age of 50. When the dinner was done and the bill came, I was angry to pay for the food. Our dinner was... more

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5 of 5 stars
MemoryCamera   18 contributions
Minnesota
Jul 14, 2009

We had a wonderful meal, outstanding service and great people watching. I would recommend it our your next visit to Chicago. more

very nice
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4 of 5 stars
BetaD   10 contributions
Sudbury, Massachusetts
Jul 13, 2009

Service was great, food was very good. The price/value was reasonable, the food portions were huge, you could easily share a meal. Location was very nice, Rush st is a great section of town. more

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4 of 5 stars
ouverte   12 contributions
michigan
Jul 8, 2009

I loved this place. The food was very good, but not superb. The atmosphere is what makes this place. Classic old Chicago with a lounge singer, bathroom attendant, and great service from the wait staff. Noisy and busy, but fun. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Apr 11, 2009

Carmine's is a classic. Just look at the 100's of signed photos of world-famous actors and celebrities who frequent here. Large portions, good service, not too overpriced. Can be noisy, depending on who your neighbors are. more

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Carmine's Address

1043 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611-1227
Tel: (312) 988-7676 Fax: +1 312 988 7957
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.