I've eaten at Carmella's many times and have always enjoyed the food. Freshly prepared exactly right often using local foods and served by people who really seem to care that your experience is a good one. Tonight, I had Francese with chicken (my very favorite menu item) and my companion had veggie ravioli and meatballs. Both were excellent. We ate...
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Carmella's
716 N. Casaloma Drive, Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 882-4044
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Ranked #5 of 219 restaurants in Appleton
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
Madison, Wisconsin
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wis
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Carmella's is ok, my opinion is they are over priced for what you get. When I've gone it's always so dark, I like a brighter atmosphere and I just never felt like the staff was overly friendly just business like. I do know a lot of people that really like it.
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Hoffman Estates, Illinois
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I want to start with the bad to just get it out of the way.
Bad: the wait time is horrible. We waited for 1hr15min before we got a table for 2. Honestly with they took reservations in parties of 6. Next time ill lie and say its my anniversary or something to make sure we get in the place...
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Appleton, Wisconsin
Senior Contributor
Previous reviews sums it up. Better than average food, very busy, noise level high when busy, good service.
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Omro, Wisconsin, United States
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Sometime the atmosphere alone can bring you back, but at Carmella's it is the trifecta , the FOOD, ATMOSPHERE AND STAFF are 2nd to none. I would eat here everyday if I could!!
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This was my first time to Carmella's and it was a very pleasurable dining experience. Unlike most reviews, I did not have to wait for the extremely long lines but I also went outside of normal dining rush hours.
Overall, the food was phenominal, the service was exceptional, and the wine menu is extensive. The manager made sure to check...
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Appleton, Wisconsin
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I've been to Carmella's a dozen or more times. I've tried a dozen more, but it is nearly impossible to get a table between 5 and 8 pm on a weekend, so I've gone elsewhere. They don't take reservations as far as I know. They have a modified call in system in lieu of a reservation system, but I was...
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carmellasbistro, Owner at Carmella's, responded to this review
8 April 2013
Thank you for your thoughtful review of our restaurant. We appreciate the very kind words about our food. We did want to take a minute to clarify our reservation policy for those who have never dined at our restaurant before or for those who are also confused by it. We accept reservations for parties of 6 or more any time....
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Appleton, WI
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This is by far my favorite Italian restaurant. It is a little gem tucked away in a strip mall. My hint to you... If you know you want to go there on the weekend, they open at 10am. Call them and get on "the list" you can call and let them know what time you will be there and show...
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Menasha, Wisconsin
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My wife loves coming to this place. It is a smaller place and always very busy, but they do a great job of getting everyone seated and served. They have a great selection of wine and the food is excellent
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Madison, Wisconsin
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The food was great. Ala carte- the bill adds up fast. The bread was good, crusty and served with olive oil and basalmic vinegar. We ordered calmari, and it was awesome, with a huge portion. Best I've had outside New York City. I ordered the blue cheese appetizer, it was too much for one, but priced ok. My hubby had...
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