I 100% will be returning. Food was amazing, I could totally tell they use high quality ingredients. The olive oil that came with the bread tasted so amazing, I can't even put it into words. The atmosphere was super chill.
The restaurant was cozy and the lighting was nicely dimmed. The servers and staff were friendly and super easy to talk too! Made the experience much more relaxed.
Food for a couple (we were hungry).
1 - Sauteed Mussels
1 - Carina's garlic bread
1 - Beet Salad
1 - Appetizer of the goat cheese ravioli
1 - The special of the day (pesto pasta)
1 - Dessert the Panna Cotta
2 - Orders of Earl Grey tea.
The portion to the flavors were spot on. I will definitely come back. Worth it! :) Highly recommend this place. I was constantly surprised with each dish.
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11/20/2022
The large restaurant is lively and bustling, but there is a quiet and cozy room to the left of the entrance that is a nice contrast to both. We enjoyed our meal in the cosy one, calm room. It was happy hour, so we enjoyed some of the appetizers at reasonable prices and the flatbreads and lasagna were very good. My husband especially liked the Flatbreads. The food was all very tasty and well presented, and the atmosphere was very relaxing. The staff were all attentive and pleasant. I would definitely visit here again when I want to enjoy dinner in a relaxed and elegant atmosphere.😊✨
03/04/2023
We had dinner in the cozy room again. My husband had the wine 🍷 and I had the Fragola🍸 because I enjoyed the cocktail I had last time. We had Steak Bites, Mussels Sauteed, Piri Piri Prawn, Uncle Vittorio's Pork Ragu and Pizza Bianca. We were seated in the back and the staff was very attentive, always asking if we were missing anything and decorating our desserts with birthday decorations. 🎂
Delicious food. Beautifully plated. I wish the "seafood dishes" had more than the one entree. Proof of vaccination is required for indoor seating and reservations are highly recommended. The outdoor seating was very nice, covered, and heated and outdoor staff was very attentive. Also picture of the bathroom toilet because the seat is broken. Add 20 min to find parking and get to the restaurant once you're there. Wonderful dining experience though.
Our dinner at Carina Lounge was absolutely chefs kiss! From the service (top notch) to the mussels, the goat cheese ravioli to the the beet salad, and finally the tiramisu- our mouths went on adventure last night and it was truly a flavor explosion for the ages! You can honestly taste that the food is made with love- we cannot wait to come back. Thank you Alex and team- you are amazing!
Carina is the best! From excellent, attentive staff to homemade pasta and expertly crafted cocktails— you can’t go wrong! Our favorite local restaurant.
Met a couple of friends for dinner here. It was my first time visiting this restaurant.
The food was good and the service was excellent. The happy hour menu had a wide variety of items so we ordered our entire meal from the small plates menu. We had steak bites, chicken, prosciutto, clams, bread, cauliflower and ravioli among other things. Definitely would recommend the clams and brussel sprouts. Those were our favorites.
Prices were decent and the portions were fair. I enjoyed sitting by the window, watching the ppl walking by, while feeling the warmth of the sun on one of the few sunny days in March.
Would definitely recommend checking this trendy place out.
Pleasant atmosphere, good Italian food, especially pork ragu and goat cheese ravioli. It might be best to get goat ravioli as a small plate to share as it may be too heavy for a full meal on its own. Great cocktails and wine selection. We’ll definitely be back!
I made reservations several days in advance to eat here for a party of 3. Food was delicious! Not pictured are the goat cheese ravioli and deep fried cauliflower appetizers which didn't stand much of a chance with the 3 of us. Gone in minutes! For entrees I had the prime bavette steak, medium rare, which was cooked perfectly. The mushroom glaze and mash made the dish complete. Other meals pictured are the seared salmon with risotto and a pasta pork dish. Definitely would go back, only with reservations. The space is small but cozy. They have a 20 spot parking lot around the building otherwise parking on 21st is a crapshoot!
Absolutely amazing! The steak bites were so juicy and tender, the flat bread made in house. Cocktails were magnificent. If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would!
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