Carmelo’s

We’ve gotten takeout from here a few times and the food is pretty decent. I really liked their cream of crab soup and the mussels were good too. We’ve had their mozzarella sticks on several occasions and they are hit or miss (sometimes good, sometimes still cold in the inside). Looking forward to trying more of the menu!

Went on a Friday nite @ about 7:30 pm. Not crowded but a nice casual crowd which appeared to contain some «regulars.» The bad to warrant 4 stars & not five? Mediocre off tasting coffee & the restroom needs better maintenance. And don’t sit in the back due to cold air hitting you, unless the day is hot. Otherwise, the service was good as was all our food. We enjoyed pasta fagioli that was steaming hot as we liked, salad w/​baked salmon, & a large meat lovers pie half no cheese. Good portion sizes for the value. We will surely come back again to try more items on the menu.

So far everything I ordered here was delicious. They have a great selection and it always tastes fresh! Will continue to order delivery service from here.

I don’t usually post reviews, but I felt I had to. This place was nearly empty on a Saturday night, which surprised me because the food was really good and the portion size was large. We ordered Chicken Parmigiana and 2 slices.
The crust on the pizza was crispy and it was like a NY style requiring me to fold it.
All said and done, if you want Italian, you won’t be disappointed here. I’m still surprised this place isn’t packed.

I got the meat lovers calzone and veggie pizza delivered. Calzone was big with a lot of meat and cheese in it. Was a little on the greasy side but was still good. Veggie pizza was delicious with tons of toppings. Delivery was estimated 30 minutes but arrived in less.

I only ever take the time to write a review for exceptional service. What a nice find! Had to kill a few hours before a flight and wanted to catch up with someone. Wasn’t much in the area around the airport until we stumbled upon this. The waiter (wish I could remember his name) was awesome and had a great personality. I was honestly expecting run of the mill food but my linguini with littlenecks was very very tasty. Low price for very good quality food! So we still had a few hours before our flight so we were those people that stayed talking long after we paid the check. It was 3 in the afternoon so not a very busy time. But our waiter was so kind and brought us some water and a piece of cake to share and welcomed us to stay. It was so very kind and went above and beyond! Highly recommend!

I placed a delivery order to my hotel and was very disappointed with the faux Italian food I received. The chicken parm was very overlooked, dry with very little sauce. I asked for balsamic dressing, but got only balsamic vinegar with my salad. The salad was covered with bland canned grated cheese.
If I was in the resturant I wouldn’t have sent the food back — it was that bad. My recommendation is find another spot that has a better value and better food.

This place used to be good but in the last couple of months it has gone down hill the service and food have been terrible orders are wrong and twice items have been forgotten we ordered carry out and when we got home and opened the container it looked like it had been thrown in the box also it seems like they have changed something I the pizza does not taste the same also the meat in the steak sub taste different the employees don’t seem happy any more and the manager doesn’t seem like he knows what he is doing it is a shame because this was a nice place but probably won’t go back have given several chances and still not right

Went in here to order carry-​out veggie pizza and calamari. The girl at the counter, Trisha, was very friendly and helpful. However, the food lacked a bit…

Just ate here. Food was passable at best. Service was slow even though they only had a few tables. Had to ask for silverware. You think I was asking for an act of attrition. Finally got forks and when I asked for knives the waitress’s came back and slammed them down on the table. When she asked if I needed anything I told her manners. Needless to say she never returned. We will NEVER return.

The food is not good. If you get any kind of seafood it tastes like it’s been sitting out all day. It’s very fishy tasting, and smells horrible. The food is delivered very sloppily, all the containers are always spilling out into the bag. The customer service is TERRIBLE. They take over an hour to deliver your food and it always comes soggy and cold. Their Oreo cheesecake tastes like straight salty cheese for some reason. The cream of crab soup is nothing but grease and milk. It’s also kind of irritating how they close at 9:30pm and stop taking orders at 8, even on the weekends. Don’t order from here. It’s too expensive for how crappy the food is.

I stayed in Baltimore for a couple of days and the front desk recommended this place. I go online to order my food, after placing the order and paying I get a phone call from this place in which they told me they didn’t have the Chicago style crust so i requested the Sicilian style crust. She relayed they didn’t have that either, so i ask for the New York styel and since it was cheaper could they substitute for something else to make up the difference needless to say the asshole of a manager gets on the phone and say they cant substitute and i need to cancel my order online and resubmit. I told them to forget it because they don’t have anything in which their online website stated. He hung up on me and was very rude. I would not recommend this place horrible customer service and if you order online please call to ensure they have it available and ready… it was only 3pm so not sure why nothing was ready. Trash!

Let me cut to the chase: this place is TERRIBLE. Where do I begin? First, I should have turned around when we tried the 3^rd door to enter. Then, when our party of 3 was seated, our inexperienced waitress really seemed confused. At one point, she stated she usually doesn’t eat Italian food. HA! So, we ordered. One wanted pizza, but since there were no small/​personal sizes, he had to order slices. Pepperoni? No; Sausage? No. Only have pepperoni & mushroom (together). HUH? I ordered the way overpriced special menu, which included salad, chicken parm (burned) and a small cannoli, for $ 20.
Really, I don’t get the high ratings some of these people have given. It’s clearly bs. Not good.

One Liner: Satisfying Italian fare when my stomach is grumbling but service is always lacking.
I work around the corner so Carmelo’s is on my lunch rotation. Sometimes I order ahead for pick up and other times I will eat there with coworkers. Regardless of whether I get it to go or eat in my experience has been consistent — the food is good but the service is lacking.
For example, the veggie calzone is very good with lots of oooey gooey cheese. Its sizeable like most calzones and for me is perfect for two meals. Also, the garlic bread hits the spot although its not the highest quality bread.
Regarding service, last time I ate in the waitress was sitting at a table with some other customers and not focused on her other tables. I guess she knew the other customers and got caught up in conversation. My take-​our experience isn’t much better. The last time I went in to get food to go I went to the register to pay but the guy standing at the counter said nothing. I guess he wasn’t working the register or something, but it would have been nice if he had said something like, «Hi, __(name)__ will be right with you.» It was definitely awkward.
At least Carmelo’s is consistent so I always know what I am getting — good food, mediocre to poor service, large portions and a very fairly priced meal.

Just dined here for the first time. They have a large impressive italian menu for pasta. And 4 kinds of pizza including my fav Sicilian. We had a starter of tasty fried calamari (my one yr old loves it). Then garden salad brimming with veggies and italian olives and a Caesar salad. My husband had the veal chessapeak over angel hair pasta and lump crab meat. I ordered my fav pizza with italian sausage. The cheese blend on top of the pizza was very nice. This is one of the few places where I actually took a doggy bag home.

Went here to lunch with some coworkers. We ordered:
Meatball sandwich, meat lovers calzone, and a cheese steak sandwich.
Everyone was satisfied with their meals, but I think they forgot to make the cheese steak because it came out 10 minutes after the other meals. I personally had the calzone and found it adequate. Nothing to complain about, but nothing to rave about either. Decent proportion of meat and cheese and the marinara was good. Service was average — not sure why they have a waitstaff. It would be easier to just order at the counter, take a number, grab your drink, and then sit at an empty table.

Our church is just a few blocks away, and after a recent weeknight service my husband and I were starving. A friend recommended Carmelos: «No frills, but the price is right.» That perfectly describes this tacky-​cute café with delicious, homemade food.
The entrance is a little odd — there are 4 or 5 doors on two sides of the restaurant, but only one is unlocked. Once inside, you pass the takeout counter and come to a makeshift hostess stand; she seats you at a plastic-​covered table with plastic-​covered chairs and plastic-​covered menus. Hey, it’s all scrubbable. :)
The menu is rather extensive, but we played it safe and went with two Italian classics: Lasagna Bolognese and Chicken Parmigano. Both were outstanding. My husband’s chicken was a large breast, split and sauteed expertly so it was still crispy, served with a huge pile of angel hair pasta and marinara sauce. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, and the sauce had excellent flavor and depth. Meanwhile, I laughed out loud when they brought my lasagna: it was the equivalent of four normal-​sized pieces, served in a T-​shape. The pasta was, again, al dente, a lovely contrast with the creamy ricotta and tender ground beef. Oregano and red pepper were on the table, and I added both, but the seasoning was quite good as served.
When it came time to leave, I asked for a box to transport the ¾ of my lasagna I hadn’t been able to finish. I also asked for another side of marinara to take home, as I’d eaten all mine with the lasagna (did I mention it was delicious?) The server brought me a whole soup container full, and I enjoyed several more wonderful meals out of the same dinner, which cost me all of $ 16. The atmosphere isn’t great, and there are some slightly sketchy patrons, but wow, what value for delicious Italian food.
They brought garlic bread with the meal, which wasn’t the highest quality, but there’s something to be said for warm and buttery! The only real miss were the side salads: one or two pieces of green amid a sea of tired iceberg lettuce and pink tomatoes. Have a salad some other time, and order pasta when you come here!

I’ve only ever gotten the Bistro Steak Salad here but I love it. It used to had pine nuts on it but now toasted almonds. I miss the pine nuts but the almonds work.
The pizza looks amazing and one day I’ll have to try it.
This place is pretty popular with local workers it seems so around lunch time it gets pretty crowded with small groups. Tables are close, so try to go early or after the lunch rush if you don’t want to wait for a seat.
Carryout service is available.

Great Italian food, family owned, named Carmelo’s now to pay tribute to their late father.
Pizza is one of the best in the areas. Prices are good.
Great lunch specials.

My boyfriend & I met a friend here for lunch recently. I was encouraged by the positive Unilocal reviews & was definitely in the mood for a good, solid Italian meal.
I chose the Chicken Marsala for lunch. (Sadly, I forgot what my companions had. I know that my boyfriend also had a pasta dish.) The food arrived with a basket of garlic bread. I immediately grabbed a piece of bread, because, like any good Italian girl, I was craving garlic in the worst way. One bite and — what? This is not garlic bread! It didn’t taste like garlic. It was yellow, but I’m guessing it was some kind of garlic oil, with a few scattered herbs on it. There were also red bits — I’m not sure how they roll in Baltimore, but I can’t remember ever having garlic bread with what I’m guessing was red pepper on it. And no garlic!
And now for my Chicken Marsala: the food *tasted* good, with fresh mushrooms, tender chicken, & perfectly-​cooked spaghetti. But I couldn’t get over how much oily greasy sauce was left in my plate! I’ve never seen a marsala sauce with that much oil. So, it was tasty, but I was left with an uneasy feeling when I saw my «empty» plate. My boyfriend felt the same way — his dish was good & filling, but he was also left with a swirly plate of oily red sauce.
The price is right, the pasta is perfect … but I can’t say that I would be rushing back for a meal here any time soon.