Carmines - Best Restaurant in Riverside?

[Lucasjj]

I really like Carmines' food but their service has been slow two of the four times I have been in there. It may just be there Saturday afternoon shift, but I was in there with my soon to be father in law on two different Saturday afternoons and it took nearly 30 minutes to get our food. This was with maybe 4-5 other tables being occupied at that time. The people are always friendly so I don't have any complaints there, but somewhere there is a hold up of getting things done.

That said I think their food is awesome, the beer selection is good, and I will still be going back.

[cappy3750]

I have had there pizza it is very good.

[jaxlore]

I've heard a few complaints about veggie options too. Kind of a screw you attitude if we accidentally put chicken on your veggie pizza. But people go back because the pizza is good.

[Captain Zissou]

I have noticed lately that they have toned down the amount of coconut on the Pineapple express.  That was one of the thing I liked the most about it.

[acme54321]

I think it's all about the perspective you have when visiting Carmines for the first time. If you view it as a local establishment, comparing it to other places in the neighborhood it pretty much blows you away

Dunno, for me if I'm getting pizza I go to Moon River and get the white.

[PeeJayEss]

but when I brought my co-workers who are used to the options on the Southside, Beaches & Town-Center, they weren't as impressed.

Have you considered the possibility that your chain-restaurant eating co-workers might have bad taste?

I've heard a few complaints about veggie options too. Kind of a screw you attitude if we accidentally put chicken on your veggie pizza. But people go back because the pizza is good.

I think their veg options are pretty awesome. And I've never had one inter-mingled.

Dunno, for me if I'm getting pizza I go to Moon River and get the white.

Have you tried Carmine's?

[ChriswUfGator]

but when I brought my co-workers who are used to the options on the Southside, Beaches & Town-Center, they weren't as impressed.

Have you considered the possibility that your chain-restaurant eating co-workers might have bad taste?

+1

LMAO, you read my mind when I saw his post.

[manasia]

but when I brought my co-workers who are used to the options on the Southside, Beaches & Town-Center, they weren't as impressed.

Have you considered the possibility that your chain-restaurant eating co-workers might have bad taste?

+2

Man when I read this, this really made me laugh. God knows I needed a laugh after dealing with my ex today.

LMAO, you read my mind when I saw his post.

[John P]

the picnic tables are a nice touch. my dinner last night with friend and dog was very tasty