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| - Carmella's deserves a 5 star in every category: Food, Drinks, Ambience & Service! I went to dinner there last night with 5 friends. We each ordered a different drink, appetizer and meal. Not a single complaint!
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Drinks: Carmella's offers liquor infusions!! They change every few months, depending on what Carm & her staff invent. Last night, we tried the pineapple vodka and cherry vodka. Both over ice and very flavorful. We also ordered the Moscow mule and an Old Fashioned. The Moscow mule was delicious, components were well balanced and appropriately served in a copper mug. The Old Fashioned had a solid kick but strong orange pull that gave it a nice finish. We also ordered a bottle of their Terredora Dipaolo Anglinico 2012 red wine. Bold vanilla and cherry flavors. It pairs well with any and all meat dishes.
Food: Appetizers- Steak Tar Tar, Hummus, Duck confit tacos
Entrees- Gnocchi, Arugula & Beet salad, Pork Chop with Grits, Shrimp Linguine, NY Strip with flavor fries (large cut wedges)
The portion sizes were generous for all the dishes.
Steak Tar Tar- excellent taste and presentation! served with fries which was a nice change
Hummus served with carrots and celery by request. Heavy paprika but delicious!
Duck confit tacos- fantastic! Add the lime juice! All together, the lime and kimchi created a unique flavor.
The Gnocchi with meat sauce was non standard in presentation however, it remained true to the traditional dish and the beef flavor held very well in the sauce.
Arugula Salad with Beets was crisp and fresh, I couldn't ask for anything more.
Pork Chop portion was large and grits had a strong butter cream base. Great pair!
NY Strip- also great portion size and prepared well. Simple presentation with the flavor fries.
Shrimp linguine- I'm always a fan when shrimp dishes include ample amounts of large shrimp and this dish did not disappoint!
Dessert- we opted for chocolate stout and coffee with Baileys and Jameson!
Ambience- stained glass windows, antique pieces throughout the restaurant and a fireplace with seating for 8 in the middle of the room. Dark lighting & high ceilings with exposed brick.
Service: Waitress was knowledgable & attentive. Made great suggestions and helped our guests with food allergies order the right dishes.
Make reservations for a Saturday night and go often! SS was in desperate need of a place like this!!
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