Reviews

“Just after our appetizers we were saying it was worth the 20 miles driving from our hotel to the restaurant! We had great, great food, with some special suggestions from Carmelo who told me he has a nephew in Pisa with my name, and finally we enjoyed the Tiramisu made from the recipe of Aunt Sara … we all commented it really was a very nice experience at Carmelo’s”

- Salvo

“We had a wonderful dinner tonight at Carmelo’s. We even got to visit with him at our table . Our head waiter did a great job. Tremendous food, service and ambience. Tutti bella!” “I want to give many thanks to Carmelo’s Restaurant for doing an excellent catering service in my wedding day on March 21st. 2009. The minute I called them and asked them for catering fo my wedding they were very helpful and worked with me with all my suggestions and ideas. They never told me no or we can’t. They were happy, easygoing and understanding all the time.

“Also, the times I went to the restaurant to update my catering status they received me with courtesy. Juan Gomez, the manager, was lovely and very patient man, he even went to my wedding with his crew to make sure everything would run good, and in fact, everything went great with their service. I felt good seeing him in my wedding and making sure my guests had everything they needed.

“My guests told me how good the food was and that I chose as very good restaurant. I never had a complaint from my family or any other friend about Carmelo’s. Everyone loved it. Carmelo’s staff were on time and they did not miss any of my requests. I look forward to do business with them again, and of course, going to the restaurant for delicious dinners more often.

“Thank you Carmelo’s restaurant!”

- Trey & Jellyn Gammon

“My girlfriend and I would like to thank you and your staff for once again providing us with such a wonderful dining experience …we were celebrating my girlfriend’s birthday and we casually mentioned it to our waiter. Not only did the accordion player stop at our table to play Happy Birthday, but we were given complimentary birthday cheesecake (which was absolutely outstanding).”

- Sean

“My wife and I were at the Interfaith dinner last night at your restaurant. It was an excellent meal and service. We want to “thank you” for the wonderful evening and what you do for Interfaith CarePartners.

“Sincere Thanks,”
- Bill

“It’s a cold and rainy night and I was able to round up one college friend and my 84 years old mother-in-law who is willing to be dragged along my Steve and me to come and experience Mr. Carmelo’s artistry.

“What a wonderful surprise to have Mr. Carmelo personally host us to the table and that’s just the beginning.

“All of us enjoyed the cuisine and I emptied the entire bowl of fish soup and so did my friend. Steve had steak and Mom had grilled fish. All is wonderful.

“Steve mentioned the dipping sauce for the bread is the best he ever had. And don’t let me forget to mention the tasty appetizer that was brought before we got the menu…

“The gentleman on the accordion is great! … He knows his repertoires, and the wait staff is warm and knows all of us and never a stranger. I marvel at Mr. Carmelo’s ability to have a fabulous team of people like I have never seen anywhere else.

“I can go on and on with the beautiful decor, atmosphere and the vision Mr. Carmelo has, but most of all: Authenticity.

“I have been from coast to coast, eaten and worked in many speciality restaurants that are similar to the spirit of Carmelo’s. But in my 15 years in Houston, Texas …. only Carmelo’s deserves such a word: Authentic!

“Thank you for a wonderful evening.”

- Diana Warner

Houston Location
14795 Memorial Drive
Houston, Texas
281.531.0696
Online Reservations (Houston)
Austin Location
504 East 5th Street
Austin, Texas
512.477.7497
Online Reservations (Austin)
Lunch Weekdays 11:00a - 2:30p
Dinner Hours
Sun 5:00p - 10:00p
Mon - Thu 5:00p - 10:30p
Fri & Sat 5:00p - 11:00p
Open for Parties Sat Lunch

Sunday Brunch Buffet 10:00am - 3:00pm