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Reviews - Osteria da Carmela

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9.6/10

Excellent
1343 reviews
Food
9.6
Service
9.7
Ambience
9.5
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  • Pim H.6 days ago

    10

    Love this restaurant.. so good had to come back .. highly recommended.

  • Pim H.9 days ago

    10

    Food was incredible.. small intimate family run business.. loved it.

  • Søren C.18 days ago

    8.0

    Very very nice

  • Julian D.16 days ago

    10

    We enjoyed this restaurant so much on our recent trip to Napoli that we went back a second time for our final lunch. It's ideally located for the metro to the Central station and an Alibus to the airport too if, like us, you linger a little too long over the sumptuous food and are in a bit of a rush for your flight!

  • Carlos M.29 days ago

    10

    Really good food. Good service. Price is correct.

  • Simon B.30 days ago

    8.0

    Well presented and good food. An escape from the tourist trap restaurants. Discreet and capable staff. Only found this on our last day. Would certainly come back next time. It felt like a place that local residents would use.

  • Paul H.1 month ago

    10

    Very pleasant restaurant, very nice food prepared with care. We loved the atmosphere of the place and the waiter was caring and calm and very efficient.

  • Giovanni m.
    Giovanni m.2 months ago

    10

    Excellent

  • Graeme N.1 month ago

    9.5

    As soon as we walked in, we just knew it was going to deliver the goods. Here, you feel like you’re sitting in a dining room among friends of friends. The atmosphere is relaxed and respectful, with quiet conversation providing a pleasing background hum. The owner was the perfect host, somehow always there when you needed him, but invisible when not. As for the food, where to start? You’d struggle to do better than the alici fritte or mezzanelli cozze e peperoncino, We would have come back night after night, if only we’d had the foresight to reserve our table for the duration of our stay.

  • Sally B.1 month ago

    9.5

    Tasty food Extensive wine list to suit all wallets

  • Małgorzata F.1 month ago

    10

    A calm peaceful little place to relax and enjoy good Neapolitan food with jazz in the background. Service and the dishes we had were perfect, highly recommended. You need to book, as there are not many tables. It is very easy from Google maps.

  • Keri G.1 month ago

    10

    A cute little restaurant around the corner from our hotel. Food and service were exceptional. This was a recommendation from a friend and it didn’t disappoint.

  • James H.2 months ago

    10

    Best food we had in Naples. Superb

  • Robert B.3 months ago

    10

    Very friendly and incredible value. Lovely food and service

  • Giovanni m.
    Giovanni m.2 months ago

    10

    Excellent Neapolitan food prepared with exceptional care and quality ingredients; the owner and the waiters are courteous kind and make you feel at home in this hidden gem in Napoli next to the Teatro Bellini; highly recommended

  • kathryn k.4 months ago

    8.5

    A small, cozy restaurant. My spaghetti with clam sauce was very good. House red wine was so so. Pleasant service. I did notice that only the Europeans eating there were given bread with the meal, even though everyone was charged for the “cover.” I had a much better meal with excellent wine and exceptional service just around the corner at Bechamal, which I highly recommend.

  • Peter V.5 months ago

    10

    Very pleasant Bistro like restaurant, excellent food and friendly service. Enjoyed the house wine too, great value.

  • Steve J.6 months ago

    10

    Intimate restaurant, welcoming staff, and simply a superb dining experience. Suggest reservations, and plan to enjoy a memorable meal.

  • Mary S.6 months ago

    8.0

    An easy to find restaurant in historic Naples. I was only able to book by using “ the fork.”. The food was reasonable. The only downside was the fact we were given a table next to the door which was frequently opened and left open by people wanting to book a table.

  • Nicy S.6 months ago

    10

    This was our 2nd trip to Napoli and 2nd visit to this restaurant since we enjoyed it so much the first time. Food is beautifully cooked and tasty and great service. There are only 8 tables so advisable to book in advance. We would happily return a 3rd time if lucky enough to visit Napoli again.

  • Hazuan H.6 months ago

    10

    great food and service

  • Stephen B.6 months ago

    10

    First and foremost, great cooking. Classic dishes perfectly prepared. Unfussy service. A little gem of a place.

  • arif I.7 months ago

    10

    Most incredibly delicious food in napoli. Not many spots like this in the world. Arif London

  • Douglas M.7 months ago

    10

    Traditional excellent, tasty food

  • Rosanna L.9 months ago

    9.0

    Welcoming and attentive staff. Some dishes were a bit too salty, otherwise, excellent!

  • John Philip R.9 months ago

    9.5

    The food was delicious and the atmosphere was very cozy, with a small dining room of only about 8 tables. There was a wide variety of food and drink available. Very centrally located near the Museum and Dante Metro Station.

  • Luan F.
    Luan F.9 months ago

    7.0

    The rissotto was good, but I asked a cup of orange juice, when I paid, its price surprised me. The rissotto was 10 euros, the juice was 6 euros!!and only half cup!!

  • Laurie H.9 months ago

    10

    There are seats for 30 in this restaurant. Many will come to the door, hoping for a spot. You’ll feel like you discovered the it place - and you have. Fantastic food, meticulously prepared. Friendly, attentive service. A truly memorable meal!

  • michelle c.9 months ago

    10

    We ate here three times - wonderful place. Small but full of charm, delicious food and a host who clearly cares about his guests’ experience.

  • michelle c.9 months ago

    10

    This is such a great place to eat in the historic centre of Naples. Small and intimate, with a great atmosphere and genuinely good local food. I loved the fried anchovies and the eggplant starters. The host was welcoming and helpful in making our experience here memorable.

  • Richard S.9 months ago

    10

    Great food in old style Napoli restaurant

  • Lorena J.10 months ago

    10

    The most delicious dinner and experience we had during our trip in Italy. Loved every part of our meal - the wine, the fresh and tasty food, the dessert and the nicest man who took care of us. So happy that we got a reservation—and will definitely be thinking of this meal forever! Don’t miss this restaurant!

  • Richard S.10 months ago

    10

    Truly good food. Nice staff. Relaxed atmosphere.

  • Maralyn W.10 months ago

    10

    +1

    I have now dined at this beautiful restaurant twice and returning a third time. The food is outstanding - the seafood pastas I’ve ordered have been delicious - flavours that are phenomenal. The service is wonderful and the ambiance of this place is truly welcoming. It is clear that the owner and staff are truly passionate about creating a dining experience that goes beyond expectations. This small establishment is a shining star in the city of Naples, that food lovers should not miss. Make sure to have a reservation booked well in advance!!

  • Andre S.10 months ago

    10

    The punctuality, the reception and the food are excellent!

  • Artur S.10 months ago

    10

    Perfect and kind service. Delicious Neapolitan cuisine.

  • Robert Y.10 months ago

    10

    My favorite restaurant in the world.

  • Robert Y.10 months ago

    10

    The food is divine.

  • Krasi C.11 months ago

    10

    Excellent food and service

  • Paul d.11 months ago

    10

    Wonderful atmosphere, food deceptively simple but perfectly executed. Great value for money. Unhurried friendly service.

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