Saturday was our “Date Night” and we wanted a special experience. It had been a while since we dined at Carmello’s and we chose that restaurant. Would it be as good as it always has been?
Yes.
The secret to the long-term success of any restaurant is consistency. It must be good every time. One bad experience and you go elsewhere. There are simply too many good restaurants to patronize. We have found Carmello’s Restaurant and Wine Bar to provide excellent food and service with every trip.
I almost always order veal entrée at an Italian restaurant since we rarely have it at home (Nancy is not a fan). I ordered the Veal Medallions, and it was wonderful – perfectly cooked and deliciously seasoned. We ordered Calamari as an appetizer. Tt was lightly fried with a special sauce. Again, cooked perfectly. For an entrée, Nancy went with Clams Fettuccini and she was delighted.
Carmello’s offers upscale Northern Italian Cuisine, featuring Pasta, Veal, Chicken, and Fresh Seafood. They also have an extensive wine list
Carmello’s has been in Charlottesville for 30 years – the last 8 or so in the Twentyninth Place Center, tucked away beside Home Goods. It is worth the trouble to track it down.
Carmello’s northern Italian cuisine differs from the southern style of cooking by offering rich cream sauces, polenta, and stuffed meats. The south favors tangy tomato sauces, olive oil and fresh, steamed seafood. Both are excellent when prepared correctly and our food certainly was.
Carmello’s address is 400 29th Place Court. The phone number is 434-977-5200. Reservations are encouraged, but not required. Visit them at www.carmellosrestaurant.com for more information.
If you like consistently excellent Italian cuisine, Carmello’s is always the right choice.
