Visited Carmine's for the first time and was completely impressed! Wasn't sure what to expect but when I walked in the door the atmosphere was amazing. Great crowd of people, fantastic waitstaff and delicious food. The band was awesome too and the sound in the place was perfect (loud enough to enjoy but not so loud that you couldn't have a conversation.) The owner sat us at our table and immediately made us feel like it was a place to relax and have a great time. Very unexpected place in all the best ways. Highly recommended. We will be back! Thank you!
Had a great meal at Carmine's. Owner is a really cool dude and wait staff is on point. Perfect food!
Carmine is a phenomenal restraunteur, chef, and host. His food is outstanding, the atmosphere is filled with fun and love, and his staff is just fantastic! The bartenders are really mixologists disguised as bartenders; Emmy and Stephanie literally wait on you hand and foot and if you're eating at the bar, they make sure everything is perfect! Carmine himself is quite an accomplished musician, and if your lucky enough, he will get up and jam with the very talented musicians he hand picks for the entertainment. I highly recommend Carmine's Bar, Grill & Stage, especially if you're looking for phenomenal homemade Italian food, a great night out, and the best live entertainment around!!! Tell Carmine Digby sent you, and he'll probably throw in free unlimited glasses of water with dinner just for mentioning my name!!! ���
I've been here quite a few times to see several bands and for open mic night. Great atmosphere. Carmine did a great job renovating it. The staff has always been friendly and courteous, and the food is awesome. Not the best tequila selectiin in the world, then again, most regular places don't, but they have a pretty good whiskey selection (my second choice)
Carmine is a great guy! The food is excellent. I have been there several times. Great atmosphere and a fun place to hang out. The bands in Fridays nights are awsome! Especially when Carmine plays with the bands. He is a very talented guy! I would highly recommend going there to my friends and family.
Can't get enough. Great place, great people, great food... how many greats can I list???
Excellent food! We didn’t stay late enough for the music but we’ll be back!! Carmine and his staff are so warm and welcoming. A welcome surprise in East Hartford!
Great food and drink selection! Try the bacon blue cheese burger, it's delicious. Great spot for musicians also! Open mic and bands!
Carmine's is an awesome place- it has everything: Great music every night, TVs around the bar, the food is top notch and the service is excellent! Carmine does it right, so don't be shy!
Went here for a Birthday Party on a very busy night the staff went out of their way to make sure we had a table the service was great and the entertainment was awesome 👏 kudos to Carmine and the staff for making it a special night
Always a great time! Amazing drinks, food, and dessert- and super friendly staff!
Food is great and the music is excellent the staff is very friendly and the place is super clean
Me and my family went to this restaurant a few days ago. I have not been able to stop raving about it! The food is AMAZING! Our waitress Elizabeth was absolutely phenomenal. She's definitely my favorite waitress I've ever had. She made the experience even better and it was already great! Highly, highly recommend. You won't regret trying it!
Came on a Saturday night when they were playing live music. Great food and great service. A gentlemen came while we were eating to check up and see how the food was. We later saw that same individual playing the bass with the band playing live music, and unbeknownst to us it was Carmine himself! Great guy, great atmosphere, and great food/service. 10/10 recommend👍🏼
Love this place! Food here has a unique spin on just about anything you order, try it and you'll know what I mean. The atmosphere is one of a kind with live music featured every night. Go a few times and you'll see that it's the care and love of the business that comes first. Recommend highly
My experience was great. Food was great. Waiter was friendly and always around when we needed him. They have a great drink selection. The band was awesome and NO cover charge. The owner Carmine even went up and jammed with the band.
I can't say enough good about this place!! Everything about it is top notch. From the everything made from scratch kitchen, to the incredible and creative drink menu, to the amazing owners and staff and daily live music this establishment has everything you could ask for!!
We went to Carmine's tonight for dinner for the first time. We were extatic to find such a hidden gem on Maint St. in East Hartford! Our waitress was Elizabeth and she was FANTASTIC! She was knowledgeable, attentive, and had a terrific personality. What an asset she is to this company. I hope they realize what a one of a kind employee that they have. The food is homemade and out of this world. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. If you do go ask for Elizabeth, she'll walk you through everything and make your dinning experience an extrely pleasant one. I'd give this place 5 stars!
Great happy hour, attractive place. Food is solid as well...homemade pastas made daily, etc.
UPDATE: We visit weekly, and enjoy their standout happy hour. I've since tried their chicken marsala and sausage broccoli rabe with parpadelle. Both among the best I've had, with the restaurant-made parpadelle making it even better. Always great service with a smile at the bar as well!
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