Carmelita

My husband and I chose Carmelita's as the place to celebrate our first Wedding Anniversary. It came highly recommended from friends of ours and we weren't disappointed. The ambiance is artistically...
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My husband and I chose Carmelita's as the place to celebrate our first Wedding Anniversary. It came highly recommended from friends of ours and we weren't disappointed. The ambiance is artistically rustic and tastefully done. The service was attentive and we never had to wait long between courses, yet nothing felt rushed. Every course delighted us, and we had fun trying each other's dish to compare flavors. The ingredients tasted fresh and the portion sizes were spot on for finer fare such as this. We were glad we took our friends advice for our special day - we'll definitely be back!!
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Carmelita continues to be my favorite restaurant in Seattle. Unless you are a die-hard carnivore who cannot imagine a meal without meat, you will love Carmelita.
Published by Corinne D.

Carmelita continues to be my favorite restaurant in Seattle. Unless you are a die-hard carnivore who cannot imagine a meal without meat, you will love Carmelita.
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I just recently took a special someone out to Carmelita for her birthday because she's been wanting to check out Cafe Flora, but I wanted to find a new place. I've heard that Carmelita is excellent...
Published by kirk w. More

I just recently took a special someone out to Carmelita for her birthday because she's been wanting to check out Cafe Flora, but I wanted to find a new place. I've heard that Carmelita is excellent and it did not disappoint. Atmosphere: The outside of the restaurant has an inconspicuous neon sign and the minute we walked in we were met with a flurry of conversation. The place was packed and humming along. I liked some of the reclaimed decor like the doors at the entry that acted as dividers. The lighting was just right and enhanced by candlelight. Everything was really simple. Nothing outrageous which I appreciated. The Service: Prompt and extremely attentive. My water was never empty and our server was very knowledgeable about the menu. She was really patient with us while we made our decisions very slowly. When my girlfriend asked to get her food heated she was concerned they would just microwave it but the server said they don't have a microwave. Her food came back 5 minutes later and the night didn't miss a beat. The Food: As an avid beef eater (not the gin) I really enjoyed this vegetarian fare. I got the empanadas for starters, the crepes for the main course and a chocolate volcano type dessert with a generous portion of delicious whipping cream on the side. This alone was incredible. If you want a place just for a good dessert go here after the dinner rush, maybe 9:30 pm or so. Excellent desserts in my opinion and I LOVE dessert, especially chocolate. I didn't miss the meat on the menu and I felt really good after eating, not heavy and lethargic. I will never give up meat, but I will definitely add in more vegetarian options to my diet (sorry anti-meat activists, it's just not going to happen -- I was raised in Eastern Washington). The Bill: The bill wasn't too staggering considering we kind of went all out and had a glass of wine, starters, main courses, and one dessert. With tip and everything the bill totaled just under a bill. $50/person for really good food and a great change of pace was worth it in my opinion. The Crowd: This is a very romantic place for a dinner-for-two kind of a date, but I also saw a lot of groups there and a lot of late nighters enjoying a good dinner. There was one hippie table, but the rest of the people in the place looked pretty much like anyone else you'd run into around Seattle. Reservations: A definite must on a weekend night. The place was packed out at 8:30 when we arrived to sit down and even then we had to wait 5 minutes to have our table prepared (I didn't care about this). If you don't have your heart set on eating there one night then try your luck, but if it's a special occasion I would suggest making a reservation 1 week in advance. Overall: A great ambiance, with tasty food, and excellent service.
Published by kirk w. Less

I love Seattle for many reasons. Great veggie food is only one. I have, however, been consistently disappointed with Carmelita. The food is alright. I like a resatuarant that gets a little...
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I love Seattle for many reasons. Great veggie food is only one. I have, however, been consistently disappointed with Carmelita. The food is alright. I like a resatuarant that gets a little innovative. Carmelita fits that bill. Yet, the half-dozen times I've eaten there - service has been excruatiatinlgy slow and surly. Once - we waited 20 minutes for the hostess to get off the phone and seat us - acting as though the customers were bothersome. I prefer Cafe Flora. No doubt.
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This isn't the place for you if you're looking for boatloads of cheap food on your plate. It is, however, delightful dining for those who appreciate the freshest ingredients prepared and presented...
Published by Anthony S. More

This isn't the place for you if you're looking for boatloads of cheap food on your plate. It is, however, delightful dining for those who appreciate the freshest ingredients prepared and presented in an inventive manner. If you want bulk, I suggest Cafe Flora. If you're interested in something more refined, then I recommend the tantalizing treats at Carmelita's
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I'm surprised this one hasn't come up. Carmelita has a garden that is very pretty, the food is innovative, and the atmosphere is calm but trendy. It's a great date place, and if you're having a...
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I'm surprised this one hasn't come up. Carmelita has a garden that is very pretty, the food is innovative, and the atmosphere is calm but trendy. It's a great date place, and if you're having a special celebration (anniversary, birthday, etc) they give you something special.
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My second cousin - a fine food connisour - reccomended that my grandmother take us to Carmelita's because we don't eat much meat. The portions were small, neither my wife or I much cared for our...
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My second cousin - a fine food connisour - reccomended that my grandmother take us to Carmelita's because we don't eat much meat. The portions were small, neither my wife or I much cared for our entrees and my grandmother's salad didn't look too promising either. I guess this could be one of those upscale dining experiences that I'm just not getting.
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