The wait was long, the place was crowded and loud but I expected this from a place with a reputation as stellar as Carmine's. It's fair to say that I was ravenous and my feet were very sore by the time our party was seated so it was going to take more than average cuisine to impress me. The wait and the pain was totally worth it. Yes it was pricey but I expected that. I had the opportunity to sample several of their dishes as I was in a party of 12 for a friend's birthday so their were about 8 different dishes at the table. Everything that crossed my palate was delicious. Go and wear an elastic waistband.
Pros: the food, ambience
Cons: the wait, the chairs, the crowd
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