What People Have Been Saying

Carmen offers no-fuss service and culinary combinations as surprising as they are scrumptious. Bon Appetit

…the epitome of what a great neighborhood restaurant should be. Boston

At Carmen. you feel right at home. Susan Ware, Dish

The obvious satisfaction of other patrons assured me that my superlative experience at Carmen was not unusual. J. Charles Mokriski

Italian food that's worth the wait. Amy Graves and Joe Yonan, Globe

A restaurant with pitch-perfect atmosphere, an attentive staff, and excellent Italian cuisine. Julia Clinger, AOL Cityguide

…the North End's next best thing. Gourmet

…intelligent, market-fresh food at fair prices. Dining Out

…a hangout spot with delicious Italian fare. The Word

Of all the romantic spots in the always romantic North End, tiny Carmen is the top pick for getting into the mood without breaking the bank. Boston

One of the latest and most engaging is the pocket-sized Carmen… New York Times

Defying clichés. Zagat

Carmen has also been praised in many other newspapers and magazines, including:
Table Talk, Yankee Magazine, Travel and Leisure, USA Today and Fodor's Travel Guide.