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Carmela's at Macri's, South Bend, IN

Carmela's at Macri's

4.7
4.7
1209 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
21:00
Booked 22 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Our authentic Italian restaurant is full of Italian classics inspired by Carmela herself. Enjoy rich Italian favorites like homemade lasagna, chicken marsala and lake perch. Relax over a hearty meal of spaghetti and arancini or enjoy chicken parmigiana, one of our old world selections. Located right next door to our very own Macri's Italian Bakery, save room for an exquisite dessert selection! Open since 1978 and ran by the same family for 45 years. Join us at our one and only location Downtown South Bend, for the best authentic Italian!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Dessert, Meat
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (574) 280-4824
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Carmela Macri
  • Catering
    Carmela's offers elegant catering selections for your special occasions and business meetings so your Italian favorites can meet you where you are! To request a Carmela's catering order or to set up a catering consultation, please call 574.280.4824.
  • Private party facilities
    Carmela's hosts private events for all occasions! From rehearsal dinners to Holiday parties and even weddings Carmela's is the perfect spot to celebrate. We accommodate large parties and our unique presentation and attention to detail will make your celebration truly memorable.
  • Area
    South Bend
  • Cross Street
    Colfax and Lasalle
  • Parking details
    Street Parking is available on Niles Ave. as well as parking directly across the street on Niles Ave. Private parking lot for Carmela's customers only is also available and located off of Hill Street near our bakery entrance.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,209 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Bend

    Best Overall

  • South Bend

    Best Service

  • South Bend

    Best Value

  • South Bend

    Good for groups

  • South Bend

    Healthy

  • South Bend

    Neighbourhood gem

  • South Bend

    Great for fine wines

  • South Bend

    Great for outdoor dining

  • South Bend

    Romantic

  • South Bend

    Good for special occasions

  • South Bend

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carmela's at Macri's offers an exceptional Italian dining experience with "the best Italian food in our area" and "amazing atmosphere." Patrons praise the delicious, authentic cuisine and attentive service, making it perfect for special occasions. While some noted noise levels and inconsistencies, many agree it's a "neighborhood gem" worth visiting.

1,209 Reviews
  1. cindy

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in town. Superb food and service and amazing atmosphere

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  2. Anna

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautifully decorated and festive! Such a cozy and fun environment. We loved the holiday cocktails, arancini appetizer, and our fresh pasta dishes were incredible. Rigatoni and gnocchi 👌🏼

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  3. David

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Chicken piccata had very little flavor and seemed oily

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  4. Adri

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I highly recommend this Italian restaurant. The service and food are why I give it a 5 star. The food was delicious and the lady that took care of us was super nice and very pleasant. You will not be disappointed

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  5. Al

    Cleveland

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, terrific food and plenty of options.

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  6. Robert

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a glass of wine while Carmela’s prepared our entrees; Veal Marsala & Chicken Marsala. Both were delicious. They were served with some perfectly steamed veggies and warm bread. We completed our evening sharing a chocolate bomba - Yum! Carmela’s has become our favorite Italian Restaurant.

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  7. Anna

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Homemade pasta was perfectly al dente and all of the food was amazing and truly authentic. Service was great on a busy home game weekend. We will definitely be back

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  8. Andy

    Indiana

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Mozzarella sticks were cold inside. Homemade pasta was way overcooked which was a real disappointment. Desserts and service were good. Overall food didn’t align with the expectations and cost.

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  9. DanM

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the food and house wine!! The service was outstanding!!

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  10. Patricia

    Indiana

    120 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    120 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch dinner experience! Food, service & ambience were all wonderful! Love Carmela’s! All personnel were so friendly and service oriented. Great night!

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FAQs

Carmela's at Macri's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (574) 280-4824.

Carmela's at Macri's is rated 4.7 stars by 1209 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
21:00
Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Carmela's at Macri's

214 N. Niles Ave, South Bend, IN 46617

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Colfax and Lasalle
  • Area
    South Bend
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Dessert, Meat
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking is available on Niles Ave. as well as parking directly across the street on Niles Ave. Private parking lot for Carmela's customers only is also available and located off of Hill Street near our bakery entrance.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Carmela Macri
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (574) 280-4824
  • Catering
    Carmela's offers elegant catering selections for your special occasions and business meetings so your Italian favorites can meet you where you are! To request a Carmela's catering order or to set up a catering consultation, please call 574.280.4824.
  • Private party facilities
    Carmela's hosts private events for all occasions! From rehearsal dinners to Holiday parties and even weddings Carmela's is the perfect spot to celebrate. We accommodate large parties and our unique presentation and attention to detail will make your celebration truly memorable.
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