I’ve been to Italian markets in Chicago, Orange County CA and all around South Florida - Carmines blows EVERYONE out of the water. Kale and sweet potato salad, the key west chicken, the pasta salad with the tomato’s and mozzarella, every single pizza slice, best guacamole. Their premade food is restaurant quality and great restaurant quality. Their grocery store pizza is one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had. You can’t beat carmines. I can also diet while either their food. They do have bell and Evan’s rotisserie. A lot of organic options. Great stuff. I LOVE you Carmines. And all of the staff behind the food counters are the nicest people you’ll ever meet. BEST PLACE IN PBG!
Hello to all review-readers and review-glancers out there!
Carmine’s main grocery as well as its restaurant attached are both EXCELLENT AND AMAZING, far-and-away the best of their kind of market/restaurant that I’ve been to in the North Palm Beach area. And when I say “their kind of market/restaurant”, I am referring to the kind of smaller, independent or family-owned, more traditional store/restaurant. I’m not referencing any other types of establishments or comparing those…I.e. the big, more common places like Publix or even Trader Joe’s (the main popular restaurant chains, etc.) Those types of places have completely different products and prices and environments.
Anyways, for THIS style of place, Carmine’s stands above the rest. Like other similar places, it features a good product selection at affordable prices, and most (if not all) of those options seem to be locally-sourced, eco-friendly, and especially health-conscious WHILE ALSO being not too pricey, as well. The items are likely still going to be a bit more expensive than the big junk chains offer, since those sacrifice values like health and community in order to make higher profits. But at Carmine’s, given how high-quality, local, community- and eco-friendly the products are, I would give them a high rating for affordability.
Also, they have a wide selection of items available and specialty options. In particular, their bakery is amazing and has tons of fantastic treats for sale. They also have a faster-service pizza/meal department for anyone who might be looking for a place during their lunch breaks or something. I didn’t try anything there so I won’t comment on it, but I will say the pizza looked fresh and very good from where I stood…which, ironically, was right next to the bakery department! I had to order treats for myself, of course…I bought a bunch of different biscotti and they were all amazing, as expected.
The only downside about Carmine’s
is that the place is crowded and a bit difficult to navigate, given how popular it is along with being somewhat smaller compared as a building overall. I went on a Sunday afternoon for brunch and groceries, prime-time, too, and it was very crowded and sometimes I had to wait a little for someone to walk down an aisle because there was literally no way I could go any other way - if I tried to push through to save time, I’d have to either knock over an entire shelf getting past someone or I’d just have to push the other person to the floor if I wanted to move along.
Last (and best) part - I also had brunch here along with another family member! I didn’t honestly know what to expect for food and pricing and service, but again I was pleasantly surprised. The place was crowded, similar to the grocery store - we were only able to find seats at their bar after a polite man switched places to make room. But the food, affordability, and most importantly, the SERVICE were outstanding! I posted a couple pics of our meals in case anyone wants to see (also a picture of my empty plate to show how much, and how quickly, I enjoyed it, haha). Best Belgian Waffle I’ve had in a long, long time, and I eat them everywhere. The eggs Benedict also was great for my family member.
Last but not least - the bartender/waiter, “Kathy” (or maybe it is “Cathy”…) was outstanding. Friendly, polite, and super efficient especially with a full bar. Even the kitchen was amazingly fast. Our great food came out hot and fresh and hand-made within 5 minutes - it was actually that fast - but as fast as that is, it was gone even faster!
Five stars, will definitely continue going again. Try it out for sure! Thanks for reading, hope this helped someone and improved their experience!
Carmine’s is the kind of place you leave already planning your next visit. The food is outstanding — rich flavors, generous portions, and that authentic Italian feel that’s hard to find. Every dish tastes like it came straight from a family kitchen.
The atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for date night or a dinner with friends. Service is attentive without being overbearing, and the whole experience feels elevated but comfortable at the same time.
If you’re craving classic Italian done right, Carmine’s delivers every time. 🍝🍷
