Carmella's Cafe

Went here for lunch on a Tuesday because it was busy , the online menu sounded good And I've found it really difficult to find anything I think is worth eating in the area. Got an unsweetened iced tea with lemon , antipasto and artichoke rustica pizza - which, I gotta say ,was unlike any pizza i've ever had and i eat pizza on the regular. It had a super thin, crispy fennel crust that reminded me of foccacia. Delish. Sauce was equally yum. Everything was brilliant. Place was cozy and relaxed. Waitress was super friendly. All the waitresses stayed busy , even if they werent waiting on patrons. That's something pretty uncommon these days , especially where im from (massachusetts).Super happy to find an Italian place that was just as good as Boston for salad & 🍕. Yee,haw! ( sorry chicken riggies, I'm a salad & pizza type gal 😉)

Went for Sunday brunch and really enjoyed the Florentine eggs with Hollandaise sauce and spinach.

Then, went for appetizers with friends. Our waitress, Mikaela, was one of the best servers I've had. She was very good and went above and beyond for us. Humble and yet noticeable!

We loved the food here. Everything is great, Sarah was very friendly and nice! We got Philly steak and chicken Parmigiana, both were great. Soup was spectacular as well (broccoli cheddar soup). I love their garlicky bread, its very sad they do not bring it faster, it feels like they are conservative on brining bread, compared to Texas Roadhouse. Anyway, we definitely will come back!!

A bit of a wait at 4:30 pm, no problem, well worth it. Once seated with the family drinks were served staff was attentive. Appetizer, we chose was mushroom fritters served with a unique cherry mustard, was a delightful flavor adventure. Meals arrived quickly, plates were warm food was hot, so no heat lamps here folks, even with a full house. The wine paired well with dinner. We had kid's pizza with mushrooms, pasta steak pasta, baked lasagna chicken Parmigiano combo, and the salmon, served with fresh steamed broccoli, and onion rings. All were delicious, we took turns trying each other's dishes and were not disappointed. Home-made pasta, steak cooked to perfection, sauces that were per Italian tradition sticking to the noodles! With wait staff taking pride in their craft, we recommend that you take advantage of this gem 💎.

I love the vibe of this place. The server is super nice too! Husband’s steak was not up to his expectations, it was not medium rare for him. Stuffed ravioli and fettuccine Alfredo is sooo good. I ordered the salmon dinner and i love how the salmon was seasoned and cooked. The broccoli on the side though is overcooked in my opinion. Coleslaw is good too! Free bread is to die for!😁

I got a burger and it was good. I forgot what the burger was called but it had focaccia bread as the buns and I was a little concerned about that but it turned out great. All the pasta we got was good too. The waiter was nice too.

Really wonderful first experience! Our server Brianna was fantastic - very friendly and informative! Their patio is dog friendly which was a big draw for us. We were hoping to get breakfast (on Sunday) but it ended at noon so we decided to still try them out and we’re very glad we did! We will be back!

My husband and I had an impromptu date night on Monday. The service was great and the food was amazing! We both tried something we hadn't had there before, him the ribs and me the fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp. Both were so yummy and we had enough for a second meal tonight 😋

Our waitress was awesome and made sure all our needs were met. Best beef barley soup was delicious as was the lasagna. The BBQ ribs were good. First time there and will definitely return.

Food was amazing tasted fresh and Homemade service was great and fast and delightful. Good the fried pizza dough was so good haven't been here in awhile and it didn't disappoint.

Invited my son and his girl and my niece out to lunch. Food was great! Service was stellar! Prices are WAY TOO MUCH! Just for lunch for 4 it was over $100.00. We didnt get anything spectacular either. Other than that we had soooo much fun!!!

Visited for dinner 2 nights while in Utica area. It was great both nights! Service was consistently very attentive and open to special requests. Entrees: Lasagna and Chicken Riggies were both awesome. Pasta is homemade as is their soups and desserts. Highly recommend a visit when in the area!

Used to be a huge favorite of mine, but they fell off for a couple years with food quality. Very happy to say that it seems they are back to their good days. Great food, good deals, excellent staff (blonde waitress with the nose ring was one of the best waitresses I've had anywhere in a long time), nice atmosphere. Even when it's fairly busy, which is often, the food is out relatively quick & the service is good. They often have happy hour specials on drinks and appetizers like buy one get one free. Their fried calamari is one of my favs around. Good choice for a variety of occasions and diners, including just going out for drinks.

Love our experience. Restaurant is always busy. No reservations. First come first serve.
The food is served VERY fast.
The bar look awwsome. Beautiful atmosphere. Feel like you’re in the city

They also have booth for party of 6. And round table for 8-10 !

Italian and American cuisine with great selections you won’t find anywhere else. Pasta is all home made. Greens Utica are the best.

Is a Must if you are in the area of new hartford NY, my food was delicious, they have homemade pasta . And also they have dessert Cannolis, with I did not had space for it 😬 but they look delicious . 🥖 is good too it comes with garlic butter.they have an ATM inside

Went to dinner with my sister. We both had the Philly cheese steak and fries. It was delicious. The wait staff was very accommodating. I love the atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Very nice place to eat.
About our third time there and every time has been excellent for my wife and I to have a night out. I had lasagna.

One of my go-to restaurants in the area. Can’t beat the 2-1 drinks and appetizers! The staff is always friendly and accommodating. The owner is a great guy as well. Try it out you won’t be dissatisfied. 5 stars always!

Good menu selection. Late night 2-for-1 apps after 8pm. All apps were delicious. Sauces were extra delicious.