Carmela's Italian Ristorante
Restaurant · Hollywood ·
Italian fare, rigatoni alla vodka, chicken parm, great cocktails
Italian fare, rigatoni alla vodka, chicken parm, great cocktails
"Carmela and Fulvio Jr. Sardelli, owners of Hollywood’s favorite steak and red sauce restaurant, Sardelli’s, a romantic little establishment lit by the glow of crystal chandeliers and candles. The menu is concise and includes some of the best rigatoni alla vodka in South Florida — without the hefty price tag at trendier places. The chicken parm is worth the visit, but don’t sleep on the daily specials. Carmela’s also offers top-notch cocktails, including an old-fashioned with pistachio orgeat. Dine at the bar or opt for a table in the secret back garden." - Laine Doss
"Carmela’s is one of our favorite Italian restaurants in Hollywood, and a great place for people who think a bowl of pasta over $20 should make your eyes roll back (and not leave you starving afterwards). The food here is great, and served in generous portions. The fresh, light-as-a-feather pastas include tagliatelle sauced with a creamy truffle sauce, and pappardelle in a hearty duck ragù. The interior has polished concrete floors, a chandelier, and a huge melted candle display that makes the dining room feel like The Phantom of the Opera’s lair—but without the cheesy soundtrack. It’s still Hollywood, after all, so expect a refreshingly unpretentious atmosphere. Nobody’s going to stop you at the door because you’re not wearing the right outfit." - Carlos C Olaechea
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