Carmines - Best Restaurant in Riverside?

A-Finnius · July 30, 2011, 01:13:04 PM

All the postings about Carmines on another thread inspired me to open a Carmines thread. I apologize if one has already been created.

I have been eating at Carmines since it opened. My girlfriend and I instantly became regulars. We eat there at least once every weekend and occasionally during the week. The owner is an incredibly nice guy, the wait staff is friendly, and the food is fantastic. Their Rooster Wings are awesome, the deep dish is as good as the ones I have had in Chicago and the calzones and sandwiches are the best. I have never had anything at carmines that I didn't like. Great beer selection too.

I invite all MetroJacksonville regulars to try this place and post their experiences here. Really, if you don't try Carmines you are missing out.

ChriswUfGator · July 30, 2011, 01:17:34 PM

+1

My favorite restaurant since it opened. There 2-3 times a week.

thelakelander · July 30, 2011, 01:21:24 PM

Great place indeed. I ended up taking a detour from the pub crawl last night to swipe a few slices of pizza.

A-Finnius · July 30, 2011, 01:23:47 PM

I wish I was eating it right now.

NotNow · July 30, 2011, 01:25:59 PM

All right, I'm convinced. Location?

A-Finnius · July 30, 2011, 01:29:17 PM

Quote from: NotNow on July 30, 2011, 01:25:59 PM
All right, I'm convinced. Location?

Corner of King St and Forbes.

NotNow · July 30, 2011, 01:43:23 PM

I'll try it, thanks.

DavidWilliams · July 30, 2011, 01:52:04 PM

We have been twice and the food and service were great on both occasions.

Jimmy · July 30, 2011, 02:36:44 PM

Here are some older Carmine's opinions from when it first opened. Hands-down my favorite place to get a pie and wings in the 'hood.

http://www.metrojacksonville.com/forum/index.php/topic,11221.60.html

Jaxson · July 30, 2011, 04:28:36 PM

I love Carmines Pie House and highly recommend it to others. I had the Kick Ass BLT pizza per ChrisUFGator's advice. I agree with the previous posts that the service is very friendly and the food is unforgettable.

JeffreyS · July 30, 2011, 05:57:28 PM

It is great. I would love to see the outside seating area defined a bit more with the occasional guitar player/ singer performing.

stephenc · July 30, 2011, 06:55:16 PM

Carmines is freakin fantastic!! I get the thin crust pizza and wings every time. Their wings have got to be the best in town.

DavidWilliams · July 30, 2011, 10:48:23 PM

On a side note to this thread...how is Jackson's Grill doing? Went a couple times a few months back and the food was tasty....had a bit of an odd vibe...but it was kind of fun...always fun to play ping pong while waiting for your order...but they never appear to have a crowd....least when I was there

MusicMan · July 30, 2011, 11:37:33 PM

Carmines is a winner. First time I went the food was very tasty but the service SLOW. It has improved since that first visit. Nice selection of beer. GO HUNGRY, portions are Large. Rumor has it they are looking for another location...................... in Springfield.

Do you think it would be a hit there as well? Please post your thoughts on that.

Miss Fixit · July 31, 2011, 09:44:14 AM

Quote from: MusicMan on July 30, 2011, 11:37:33 PM
Carmines is a winner. First time I went the food was very tasty but the service SLOW. It has improved since that first visit. Nice selection of beer. GO HUNGRY, portions are Large. Rumor has it they are looking for another location...................... in Springfield.

Do you think it would be a hit there as well? Please post your thoughts on that.

Springfielders have been begging for a good pizza place for years, and with a good selection of beer it would absolutely be a hit.