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 | 	- Compared to the other Gilbert places that I reviewed thus far, the pizza at Carmine's isn't much better, maybe 3.5 stars, but they get extra points for free delivery. I'm guessing that sometime over the summer, I won't have the will to leave my pool, and pizza delivery from Carmine's will be my best option to soak up alcohol. Carmine's also stands out as the only place that serves great breadsticks (garlic sticks). I would never order a side of carbs to go with my carbs, but the garlic oil slick from their garlic sticks is irresistible. 
The oil slick also helps with the downfall of their pizza- a massive ring of crust! We're talking bigger than an Olive Garden breadstick. That's why you should always order their garlic sticks or knots. The excess garlic oil makes a great dipping sauce.
For the margherita, I wasn't that impressed with their toppings. It was too tomatoe-y, not enough basil. The garlic tasted a bit off. Neither my husband or I could tell if it was fresh or jarred. Camine's is great with their other toppings though. I was so impressed with their giant sun dried tomatoes and yummy artichoke hearts. My coworkers were all raving about the meatballs, and based on the menu description (beef, veal, and pork), I can understand why. Another nice feature is the cornmeal on the bottom of the crust. It adds a nice crunch. Cheese and sauce were average.
Tip for the owners: Stay open later! You have a captive audience of hungry hospital workers next door dying for something other than Domino's or grody cafeteria food.
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