Carmine's Italian Restaurant - Upper West Side Menu

Lightly Battered & Fried Eggplant Thinly Sliced - Layered with Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella & Romano Cheeses Piled High Then Baked - Feeds 2-4

Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan Romano Cheese, Homemade Garlic Croutons- Served with House Made Caesar Dressing on the Side - Feeds 2-4

Toasted Italian Bread with Golden Raisins, Chocolate Chips, Soaked in a Custard Consisting of Cinnamon, Eggs, Vanilla, & Heavy Cream - Baked Until Crispy Brown, Served Warm with Whipped Cream on The Side - Feeds 2-4

Breaded Chicken - Pan-Fried to a Crispy Golden Brown Topped with Melted Mozzarella & Romano Cheese & Served Over Marinara Sauce - Feeds 2-4

Six Over-Sized Meatballs Made with Beef & Veal Served in Our Signature Marinara Sauce - Feeds 2-4

Thick Sliced Bread Topped w/ Garlic & Herb Butter - Approximately 8-9pcs

Fresh Little Neck Clams Cooked in a Red or White Broth w/ Garlic, White Wine & Herbs - Approximately 16-18pcs

Fresh Mussels Cooked in a Red or White Broth w/ Garlic, White Wine & Herbs - Approximately 18-20pcs

Stuffed & Baked w/ Our Seasoned Breadcrumbs in Chicken Stock - 2 Per Order

Stuffed Mushroom Caps with Sweet Italian Sausage, Sweet Pepper & Hot Pepper Filling - Approximately 6-8pcs

Thick Sliced Bread Rubbed w/ Garlic, Layered w/ Fresh Mozzarella Cheese & Stacked - Toasted & Melted Topped w/ Lemon, Butter, White Wine, Capers & Anchovies Sauce - Feeds 2-4

Fresh Calamari Lightly Dusted in Our Seasoned Flour - Served w/ Spicy Marinara Sauce - Feeds 2-4

Shoestring Strands of Zucchini Dredged in Milk & Lightly Breaded in Seasoned Flour - Fried Golden Brown & Topped w/ Grated Romano Cheese - Feeds 2-4

An Assortment of Seasonally Chef Selected Cold Appetizers including seafood, cheeses, and cured meats. - Feeds 2-4 – Please inquire before ordering if you have any food restrictions.

An Assortment of Seasonally Chef Selected Hot Appetizers including seafood, hot dips and assorted parmigiana items . - Feeds 2-4 – Please inquire before ordering if you have any food restrictions.

Mixed Greens, Tomato, Onions, Pepperoncini, Celery, Radish, Olives Topped w/ Diced Meats & Cheeses - Served with House Vinaigrette Dressing on the Side - Feeds 2-4

Mixed Greens, Tomato, Onions, Pepperoncini, Celery, Radish, Olives - Served with House Vinaigrette Dressing on the Side - Feeds 2-4

Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan Romano Cheese, Homemade Garlic Croutons- Served with House Made Caesar Dressing on the Side. (Dressing will always contain Anchovy Paste) - Feeds 2-4

Tomato, Mozzarella, Black & Green Olives, Onions & Roasted Red Peppers Dressed w/ Oil & Vinegar

Large Portobello Mushrooms Breaded & Fried - Served Parmigiana Style with Marinara Sauce & Melted Cheese - Feeds 2-3

Freshly Roasted Red Peppers Topped w/ Anchovies & Basil Herb Oil - Feeds 2-4

Freshly Roasted Red Peppers Topped, Mozzarella w/ Anchovies & Basil Herb Oil - Feeds 2-4

Fresh Little Neck Clams Baked w/ Our Seasoned Breadcrumbs & Clam Broth - Approximately 10-12pcs

Our Homemade Meatballs Consisting of Beef & Veal Served in a Combination of Marinara & Ragu Sauces - Feeds 2-4

Our Signature Sauce of Plum Tomatoes, Olive Oil, Garlic, Fresh Herbs & Romano Cheese - Feeds 2-4

Olive Oil, Fresh Herbs, Garlic & Chicken Stock.. Topped with Season Breadcrumbs & Romano - Feeds 2-4

Sweet Italian Pork Sausage Links with Choice of Sauce - Our Slow-Cooked Ragu Sauce or Marinara Sauce - Feeds 2-4

Plum Tomatoes Sautéed in White Wine, Garlic, Oil & Prosciutto - Feeds 2-4

Layers of Ground Beef & Veal Layered with Three Cheeses - Baked & Topped with Our Marinara Sauce - Feeds 2-4

Shrimp Sautéed with Fresh Garlic & Herbs Cooked with Choice of White (garlic, Olive Oil, Fresh Herbs & Clam Juice) or Red (adds Tomato) Sauce - Feeds 2-4

Sliced Cherry Stone Clams Cooked with Choice of White (garlic, Olive Oil, Fresh Herbs & Clam Juice) or Red (adds Tomato) Sauce - Feeds 2-4

Calamari Served with Either Red Sauce (garlic, Fresh Herbs, a touch of Crushed Red Pepper, White Wine & Italian Plum Tomatoes) or White Sauce (garlic, Olive Oil, Fresh Herbs & Clam Juice) - Feeds 2-4

a Variety of Seafood including Lobster, Shrimp, Clams, Mussels & Calamari & Served with Either White (garlic & Oil with Garlic & Herbs) or Red (adds Plum Tomato & Marinara) Sauce - Feeds 3-5

Meatballs, Italian Sausage Slow-Cooked in a Rich Shredded Meat Tomato Sauce - Feeds 3-5

Sautéed Broccoli with Choice of Sauce - Signature Marinara or White Sauce (Garlic, Oil with Chicken Stock & Fresh Herbs) - Feeds 2-4

Sautéed Broccoli, Crumbled Italian Sausage with Choice of Sauce - Signature Marinara or White Sauce (Garlic, Oil with Chicken Stock & Fresh Herbs) - Feeds 2-4

Fresh Medley of Broccoli, Spinach, Italian Plum Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions, Mushrooms, Basil, Parsley, Vegetable Stock & Grated Romano Cheese - Feeds 2-4 Vegan Ordered Without Cheese

Three Cheese Ravioli with Choice of Sauce - Our Slow-cooked Ragu Sauce or Marinara Sauce - Feeds 2-4

Rich & Buttery Sauce Consisting of Pork Sausage, Prosciutto, Chicken Stock, Cannellini Beans, Broccoli, Onions & Romano Cheese - Feeds 3-5

Thin Italian Egg Crepes Stuffed with a Mixture of Four Cheeses - Baked Over a Layer of Our Signature Marinara Sauce - Approximately 5-6pcs

Slowly Simmered Tomato Sauce with Ground Beef & Sweet Italian Sausage - Feeds 2-4

Whole Chicken Cut on The Bone Pan-Fried & Served with Roasted Peppers, Potatoes & Sweet Italian Sausage - Topped with Sweet Pepper Vinegar - Feeds 3-5

Breaded Thin Pounded Chicken - Pan-Fried to a Crispy Golden Brown - Feeds 2-4

Breaded Chicken - Pan-Fried to a Crispy Golden Brown Topped with Melted Mozzarella & Romano Cheese & Served Over Marinara Sauce - Feeds 2-4

Chicken Scaloppine Sautéed with Fresh Sliced Mushrooms Simmered in a Deep Rich Veal Stock & Marsala Wine Sauce - Feeds 2-3

Chicken Scaloppine Sautéed in a Lemon & Butter Sauce Served Over Sauteed Spinach - Feeds 2-3

Thin Sliced Chicken on a Bed of Sautéed Spinach Topped with Prosciutto & Melted Mozzarella in a Marsala Wine Sauce - Feeds 2-3

Breaded Thin Pounded Veal - Pan-Fried to a Crispy Golden Brown - Feeds 2-4

Breaded Thin Pounded Veal - Pan-Fried to a Crispy Golden Brown Topped with Melted Mozzarella - Served Over Marinara Sauce - Feeds 2-4

Veal Scaloppine Sautéed with Fresh Sliced Mushrooms Simmered in a Deep Rich Veal Stock & Marsala Wine Sauce - Feeds 2-3

Thin Sliced Veal Scaloppine Sautéed in a Lemon & Butter Sauce Over Sautéed Spinach - Feeds 2-3

Thin Sliced Veal on a Bed of Sautéed Spinach Topped with Prosciutto & Melted Mozzarella in a Marsala Wine Sauce - Feeds 2-3

Shrimp Sautéed with Garlic & Fresh Herbs in a Marinara Sauce with White Wine - Feeds 2-3

Shrimp Broiled with Garlic Breadcrumbs Served in a Garlic, Clam Juice, Olive Oil & Butter Sauce - Feeds 2-3

Shrimp Breaded & Pan-Fried Topped with Melted Mozzarella & Marinara Sauce - Feeds 2-3

Shrimp Sautéed in a Spicy Marinara Sauce with White Wine & Fresh Herbs - Feeds 2-3

22 Oz Salmon Fillet Topped with Garlic Butter & Seasoned Bread Crumbs, Broiled & Served with a Scampi Sauce, Clams & Mussels - Feeds 2-4

45oz Porterhouse Seasoned & Cooked to Your Liking, Finished with Olive Oil, Fresh Herbs & Garlic - Feeds 2-4

45 Oz Porterhouse Cooked to Your Liking with Sautéed Peppers & Onions, Roasted Potatoes, & Sausage Links, & Finished with Sweet & Spicy Pepperoncini Juice- Feeds 3-5

45 Oz Porterhouse Cooked to Your Liking, Sautéed Green & Red Bell Peppers & Onions, Fresh Pomodoro Sauce- Feeds 2-4

45 Oz Porterhouse Cooked to Your Liking Served with Seasoned Sautéed Peppers & Onions- Feeds 2-4

Sautéed Spinach with Garlic & Olive Oil - Feeds 2-3

Lightly Battered & Fried Eggplant Thinly Sliced - Layered with Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella & Romano Cheeses Piled High Then Baked - Feeds 2-4

Red & Green Peppers with Spanish Onions Sautéed with Garlic, Oil & Fresh Herbs - Feeds 2-3

Four Sweet Italian Fennel Sausage Links - Pan-Fried Approximately 3-4pcs

Six Over-Sized Meatballs Made with Beef & Veal Served in Our Signature Marinara Sauce

Sautéed Broccoli Spears with Garlic, Olive Oil & Chicken Stock - Feeds 2-3

Sliced Roasted Potatoes

A Portion of our Homemade Focaccia Bread

A Pint Of Our Homemade Marinara Sauce

A Pint OF Our Freshly Gradted Pecorino Romano Cheese

Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Prosciutto, Sliced Tomato, Basil & Herbed Olive Oil - Served w/ choice of side Caesar or Mixed Green Salad

Chicken Cutlet w/ Fried Eggplant, Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese & Tomato Sauce - Served w/ choice of side Caesar or Mixed Green Salad

Veal Cutlet w/ Fried Eggplant, Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese & Tomato Sauce - Served w/ choice of side Caesar or Mixed Green Salad

Grilled Soppressata, Mortadella, Provolone Cheese, Roasted Peppers & Hot Cherry Peppers on Garlic Bread - Served w/ choice of side Caesar or Mixed Green Salad

Sliced Steak Sautéed w/ Peppers & Onions on Garlic Bread - Served w/ choice of side Caesar or Mixed Green Salad

Served w/ choice of side Caesar or Mixed Green Salad

Served w/ choice of side Caesar or Mixed Green Salad

Served w/ choice of side Caesar or Mixed Green Salad

Served w/ choice of side Caesar or Mixed Green Salad

Served w/ choice of side Caesar or Mixed Green Salad

Our Homemade Italian Cheese Cake with Creamy Ricotta above a Marble Chocolate Pound Cake Crust - Topped with Fresh Strawberries

Toasted Italian Bread with Golden Raisins, Chocolate Chips, Soaked in a Custard Consisting of Cinnamon, Eggs, Vanilla, & Heavy Cream - Baked Until Crispy Brown, Served Warm with Whipped Cream on The Side - Feeds 2-4

Small Chocolate Covered Cannoli Shells Ricotta Filling with Candied Fruit, Chocolate Chips, Pistachios

Small Chocolate Covered Cannoli Shells Ricotta Filling with Candied Fruit, Chocolate Chips, Pistachios

Homemade Lady-fingers Sponge Cake Soaked in Espresso & Coffee Liquor, Layered with Sweet & airy Mascarpone & Zabaglione Cream. Covered with Semi-sweet Belgian Chocolate Shavings - Feeds 2-4

House Made Marble Pound Cake Soaked with Strawberry Syrup Layered with Whipped Cream & Fresh Strawberry Slices -drizzled with Coffee Liquor & Sprinkled with Pistachio Nuts - Feeds 2-4

Rich Creamy Flourless Chocolate Cake with a Hint of Coffee Liquor, Fresh Cream & Strawberries - Feeds 2-4

Seasonal Fresh Fruit - Feeds 2-4

Pan Fried Chicken Cutlets Topped w/ Fresh Melted Mozzarella, Served on a Bed of Garlic Spinach, Roasted Potatoes w/ a Lemon Butter Caper Sauce - Garnished w/ Roasted Red Peppers - Feeds 2-4

Memphis Ribs Cut Small Simmered in Mild BBQ Sauce - Served With Mustard Slaw On The Side

Melted Cheddar, Jack Cheese, Smoked Bacon, Scallions, & Jalapenos with Ranch Dressing

3pc - Spicy & Sticky Smoked Ribs

Fried Catfish Bites served w/ Remoulade Dipping Sauce

Barbecued Pulled Chicken, Carolina Pulled Pork, Texas Beef Brisket, Cheese & Jalapenos

Ground Brisket & Short Rib w/ Shredded Cheddar & Tortilla Chips

All White Meat Boneless Wings Tossed in choice of Jala-Mango or Mild BBQ Sauce

Served w/ Honey Mustard

6oz of Smoked BBW w/ BBQ Pulled Chicken, Carolina Pulled Pork, Sliced Texas Beef Brisket

Roasted Corn Salsa, Tortilla Chips, & Biscuit Crotons

1/4 Rack Memphis Style Pork Spare Rib / 5oz Sliced Texas Beef Brisket / 1/4 BBQ Chicken / 5oz Pulled Pork - Served with a Choice of 2 Small Sides & Cornbread

Choice of Two Smoked Meats & Two Small Sides

Whole Rack Memphis Style Pork Spare Rib / 1LB Sliced Texas Beef Brisket / Whole BBQ Chicken / 1LB Pulled Pork - Served with a Choice of 2 Large Sides & 6pc Cornbread

Dry Rubbed & Hickory Smoked Ribs - Served w/ Choice of Two Small Sides & Cornbread

Slow Smoked, Sliced to Order & Finished with Virgil’s Barbecue Sauce - Served w/ Choice of Two Small Sides & Cornbread

Slow Smoked & Seasoned Chicken with Virgil's Dry Rub Finished on the Grill with BBQ Sauce - Served w/ Choice of Two Small Sides & Cornbread

Pork Smoked & Pulled Off the Bone & Tossed in our Famous Vinegar BBQ Sauce - Served w/ Choice of Two Small Sides & Cornbread

Half a Chicken - Dredged in our special blend of flour and spices - Served w/ Choice of Two Small Sides & Cornbread

BBQ Sauce, Melted Cheddar & Grilled Onions on Tuscan Bread - Served w/ Potato Salad & Coleslaw OR French Fries

Topped With Mustard Coleslaw - Served w/ Potato Salad & Coleslaw OR French Fries

Slow Smoked, BBQ Sauce on a Sesame Bun - Served w/ Potato Salad & Coleslaw OR French Fries

Crispy Fried Chicken topped w/ Chipotle Mayo, Lettuce, Pickles & Tomato - Served w/ Potato Salad & Coleslaw OR French Fries

Breaded Shrimp Fried, Tossed in Virgil's Buffalo Sauce - Lettuce Tomato & Blue Cheese on Brioche Bun - Served w/ Potato Salad & Coleslaw OR French Fries

House Made Cornbread Made with Fresh Corn, Cheddar Cheese, Scallions & Cilantro

Rich & Fluffy on the Inside & Crispy on the Outside

Cooked w/ Ham Hock

Pinto Beans with Beef Brisket, Bacon, Brown Sugar & Molasses to Sweeten the Flavor

Russet Potatoes Boiled with the Skin on & Mashed with Butter, Milk, Heavy Cream & Seasonings Until Creamy & Fluffy - Topped with Virgil's Famous Gravy

Macaroni Tossed with Sharp Cheddar, Mustard, Cream, & a Touch of Hot Sauce Baked Until Bubbling Hot

Creamy Coleslaw with a Fresh Tangy Bite - Made with a Combination of Mayo, Mustard, & Bread & Butter Pickles

Graham Cracker Crust Filled with Fresh Key Lime & Baked Topped with Fresh Whipped Cream

Fresh Banana Caramel & Pastry Cream, Layered with Nilla Wafers & Fresh Whipped Cream

Chocolate Layered Cake w/ Chocolate Chips

Virgil's Homemade Pecan Pie Topped w/ Fresh Whipped Cream

Crispy Fried Chicken - Cut into 6-8pcs

Whole Slow Smoked & Seasoned Chicken with Virgil's Dry Rub Finished on the Grill with BBQ Sauce | Cut in Approx. 6-8 Pieces

Approx. 1lb of our Slow Smoked, Sliced to Order & Finished with Virgil’s Barbecue Sauce

Approx. 1lb of our Pork Smoked & Pulled Off the Bone & Tossed in our Famous Vinegar BBQ Sauce

Half Tray - Macaroni Tossed with Sharp Cheddar, Mustard, Cream, & a Touch of Hot Sauce Baked Until Bubbling Hot

Half Tray - Cooked w/ Ham Hock

Half Tray Pinto Beans with Beef Brisket, Bacon, Brown Sugar & Molasses to Sweeten the Flavor

Half Tray Russet Potatoes Boiled with the Skin on & Mashed with Butter, Milk, Heavy Cream & Seasonings Until Creamy & Fluffy - Topped with Virgil's Famous Gravy

Half Tray Creamy Coleslaw with a Fresh Tangy Bite - Made with a Combination of Mayo, Mustard, & Bread & Butter Pickles

Large 1 Liter Bottle of San Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Spring Water

Treat yourself to the rich and creamy Carmine's Vodka Sauce, a favorite of home cooks to easily replicate one of our most popular restaurant dishes, Penne alla vodka. For over 33years, Carmine's Family Style Italian Restaurant in New York City has been serving this same classic recipe, passed down through the generations, to millions of guests a year. Made with 100% Italian Plum tomatoes, each jar (32 Oz. / 907 G) of Carmine's Vodka Sauce offers a perfect blend of tomatoes, cream, and a splash of vodka. The perfect complement to any pasta and of course our signature penne alla vodka. We recommend pairing it with any type of pasta, especially rigatoni or penne, dice up some raw seasoned chicken breast, sautee, mix and enjoy! Our sauces are gluten-free and has no sugar added. Now, you can bring the Carmine’s celebration home to your family table.

Get ready for the taste of vine-ripened tomatoes and aromatic basil with Carmine's “Award Winning” Tomato Basil Sauce. Carefully crafted by the legendary NYC Carmine's Family style restaurant. Famous for our abundant, "wow-factor" sized portions that make any meal feel like you are at an Italian American wedding feast. Carmine's Tomato Basil sauce is one of our family favorites-sweet, smooth and blended with fresh basil, it is the perfect complement to any pasta. Made with 100% Italian plum tomatoes, perfectly sauteed onions and full of flavors you can see and taste! Gluten-free and with no added sugar, it is the perfect base for a creamy tomato soup or even on a homemade pizza. Gluten-free and with no added sugar, it is the perfect base for a creamy tomato soup or even on a homemade pizza.

Carmine's spicy Fra Diavolo sauce is one of our family favorites-with a kick of heat, it is the perfect complement to any seafood pasta. Handcrafted by Carmine's, the legendary Family style Italian Restaurant of New York City, known for its generous family-style dishes, and “Wow-factor”. Each 32 Oz. (907 G) jar uses 100% Italian Plum tomatoes, a kick of spicy red pepper flakes and a hint of clam juice and white wine, you can enjoy this sauce right of the jar. Kick it up a notch and add to our signature spicy Fra Diavolo sauce-fresh lobster, clams, shrimp and mussels over your choice of pasta Gluten-free and with no added sugar. Now, you can bring the Carmine’s celebration back home to your family.

The original Carmine's Family-Style Cookbook reveals the simple secret of Carmine's longtime success - hearty, rich Italian food, perfect for cooking at home and for sharing with your family.

Chef Glenn teaches home cooks how to make over a hundred classic Italian recipes for everyday feasts. Simple recipes using grocery store ingredients, each dish extracts the flavor of Italy and makes every meal worth celebrating with friends and family.

From our sister restaurant – Virgil’s Real BBQ offers a winning mix of barbecue and grilling recipes plus perfect summer sides for quick weekday dinners and relaxed weekend entertaining. Learn how to whip up the best barbecue from around the country without ever leaving your backyard.