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Linda Cobbs-Banksvia Google

about 1 month ago

It's nothing like an experience. I had some of my most precious people with me from Chicago and they are big foodies Carmelo's is the perfect experience. Greeted and seated with charm and elegance. You make this loveable place your own romantic food odsessy. Our server AL made us feel right at home and the eye candy of the well designed plates were a piece of art. The expresso martini was the best I've had in a long time. The after dinner gelato was delightful on the tongue providing the end to an outstanding evening. A must to consume. Thank you Chef for signing my menu we will be back.

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Tamara Greenvia Google

about 2 months ago

Great service. Nice vibe. Average food at best. Everything we ordered lacked flavor. It wasn't bad, it just didn't taste like much of anything. The dishes all looked delicious when delivered to the table but the taste didn't match the presentation. It was a one and done for us, unfortunately.

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Heather Wolkingvia Google

2 months ago

Carmelo’s Restaurant To start we ordered the Handlulled Mozzarella with focaccia and an olive oil infused with rosemary. Also the meatballs. The starters were phenomenal, the focaccia was so beautifully light and toasted, we topped it with the mozzarella and drizzled the oil and my husband may have cried a little from happiness. The meatballs were so tender, the red sauce was a wonderfully balanced and fresh sauce and the drizzle of pesto was next level. I could live off of those meatballs till my dying day. For the main course our table ordered the Oxtail Ragu, this dish was delicious. The sauce had lots of depth to it and the Oxtail was tender. Also the Tomahawk fried Pork was absolutely wonderful. The vodka sauce was a great addition as well as the hand pulled mozzarella. The Crispy Garlic Alfredo was rich and delicious that could have been bottomless lol. And the spaghetti and meatballs I mean come on you just can’t go wrong. And lastly we got the potatoes as an additional treat to share. For dessert our table was excited to try the golden Gelato options. We requested the Lemon Sorbet, Strawberry Sorbet and the Mint chocolate chip. And if those weren’t enough our lovely and phenomenal server who took us on one hell of a food journey surprised us with their House made Budino, which is a hazelnut chocolate pudding topped with toasted hazelnuts and a house made whipped cream. This experience was beyond anything we could have imagined and I cannot wait for our next visit to this lovely restaurant. The ambience was modern matched with rustic Italian. If you’ve yet to check out Carmelo’s I highly suggest you book your reservation now.

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Devyani Sharmavia Google

3 months ago

This is one of the best Italians we have had in both Covington and downtown Cincinnati areas. We loved the vibe of the place. The portion sizes are pretty good and larger than what most restaurants offer. The shareables selection is pretty good and offers unique choices which are different from the regular Italian restaurans. We started with the mozzarella. It is served with focaccia which on its own is pretty good too. The garlic soup is a must try especially on a cold winter evening. For our mains we got the 101 Layer lasagna. I was happy to see a vegetarian lasagna option. Absolutely delicious. My husband ordered the mushroom Marsala and that was also top notch. We absolutely loved everything that we ordered. It is difficult to pick a favourite. We were there to celebrate my birthday and I was kind of disappointed that we never got the birthday dessert with candles which they said they do offer But neverthe less we loved everything else so no complaints. We would love to be back to try other things on the menu.

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Jakevia Google

5 months ago

We landed on Carmelo’s after scoping out a few Italian spots—and we chose wisely. The menu is full of great options. The food can be on the pricier side, but overall an ideal spot for a more luxurious date night. Our waiter was friendly and on top of everything we needed. They explained the service, menu, and walked us through the experience without any issues. We were well taken care of from the time we sat down until we signed the check (and got free mints). The mozzarella appetizer got my wife’s European Seal of Approval, so it’s a must have in my opinion. The crispy garlic alfredo was a bit heavy on the garlic for us, but still solid. My 101-layer (didn’t count, but probably not accurate) lasagna held its own, and the meatballs were a hit with both of us. We wrapped it up with tiramisu and gelato—no regrets. We plan to stop by again when we’re in the area.