Carino's Northern Italian Cuisine

Spectacular Perfection!!!! The food is just outstanding. Every bite is a wonder! The atmosphere is wonderful and cozy , the service is just superb!! I can't wait to go back and see the piano bar!! As always, tip your servers well!

This is authentic Italian, buddy Ray recommended and WOW, chicken parm was best I have had in the US, Penne Vodke amazing, house dressing amazing...nothing else to say...just amazing!

This was our first time experiencing this establishment. It will be a staple each time we visit. The food was amazing. I took a minute to compliment the manager and they were kind enough to offer us dessert. Old school customer appreciation ❤ simply amazing.

If you ever say, "I just want a traditional, old school Italian meal with quality food and a great atmosphere", you found your place.
It was my wife's birthday and she wanted to try this restaurant. It was fantastic.
We made reservations nad requested a table out of the way so we could relax, talk and enjoy. They accommodated.
Beth was our server and she was helpful and nice. She paced the dinner perfectly and we had an amazing time.
A glass of cava to start, the stuffed portobello appetizer paired great with that. We moved to a bottle of Montepuciano D'Abruzzo and had a second appetizer of the meatballs and we added the sausage. Taste, texture, melt in your mouth joy, it was perfect. 2 veal dishes were entree slections; the Veal Carino with mushrooms and artichoke hearts and the classic Osso Bucco. Each a masterpiece I their own way. Being a birthday celebration they surprised us with fresh cream puffs drizzled with a dark chocolate sauce. Of course we had to have cappacino and Frangelico and espresso with Sambuca to cap it off.
One of the best complete meal experiences ever for me. No question the best food we have had since we moved here over 3 years ago.
We WILL be back sooner than later. There are many menu items we still need to try.
All food scratch made. It shows. All food made with love; you can feel it.
Thank you for a memorable experience and see you VERY soon!

This is the best Italian cuisine in the St. Petersburg area! The menu is great, the food is amazing, atmosphere perfect and the waiter is also a restaurant owner. Once you eat here, you will go back again and again!

We decided to eat an early dinner yesterday and northern Italian it was. We were greetied warmly as we entered the restaurant and were seated immediately by a window at one of the white table-clothed tables. Fresh warm bread and dipping oil soon appeared as we perused the menu. I was torn between two seafood pasta entrees, and Joanna described each for me - very helpful.

Linguine alle Vongole - Linguine with clams (four excellent clams) in white olive oil clam sauce. It was delicious, but the portion of the clams was a bit disappointing.

Chicken Scarpariello - Sauteed chicken breast and sausage with mushroom, white wine, and lemon butter sauce (accompanied with side of penne in pink sauce) was very good too.

We added side house salads with greens and shredded carrots with the house-made dressing. They were fresh and tasty.

All in all, the experience was great. The service was impeccable, and everyone was friendly. The restaurant was very clean with ample free parking.

Best dinner we have had in forever. WOW. Get a reservation and go! We ordered the bruschetta, veal shank, and the seabass. It will melt in your mouth. Let's talk about the service, The BEST. Attentive, nice and responsive. They also had a piano player tonight (Saturday night) and he was so sweet and just the best tone. We had the best night here for dinner and will definitely be back. I'm telling you, go eat here! You will not be disappointed.

The food was wonderful. The piano player was great. The atmosphere was much like an old style Italian restaurant. The waiter/host/owner Hamid was also great, he was funny and genuine.

5 ⭐ all the way around!! Food was fantastic! Calamari - Chicken Parm - Chicken Marsala... All great!

Our server was also on point and attentive.

Fantastic experience!!

Northern Italian restaurant near St Pete Beach. Good food and service. I started with tortellini in brodo, followed by a wonderful Cesar Salad with anchovies. Excellent! For the main course I had Snapper Livornase, which was lightly breaded in a sauce consisting of olives, capers garlic in a light tomato sauce accompanied with a half carafe of montepulciano red wine. Very good for a house wine. Excellent service and I look forward to returning soon!

Wow, from the appetizer (Brie cheese with butter and garlic bread and pesto to the entre: sea bass and steak all tender, and flavourful.
The waiter knows what is good on the menu and has a great sense of humour.

Great service at this restaurant. Food was wonderful and we were fully catered too. We were a group of eight people. The service was excellent as were the selections available on the menu

Very good pricing for the excellent quality of food that was received. I would recommend this restaurant highly

The is food was awesome. We were there with a party of 4. Joanna was our server and was great! We will be back soon!

Great 1st time experience visiting about 9pm. We were treated like we were special from the moment we arrived. Food and service were both exceptional. We will return, and also tell our friends they should visit. Hope to see you there..

This place is a 10 in every way you could be a 10!!!!! Pasta Faggioli amazing, carbonara, veal, mussels in white sauce, all 10s! What a cool mom & pop vibe! This was one f the best meals I've ever had!!!

Not normally one to write reviews, but had such a great experience I couldn’t not leave one. We were looking for authentic Italian to have a celebratory dinner and could not be happier. The second you walk in you are greeted with fabulous smells and warm smiles. Our Server, Hamid, was very friendly and greeted us like family. Was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and was great at personalizing suggestions. Then the food, it was authentic and delicious like you are sitting in your Nona’s kitchen. I had the Shrimp FriDiavlo and my boyfriend had the Fillet Special. His steak melted in your mouth, was flavorful and rich and worth every penny. Mine was also near perfect, the sauce spicy but with a lot of depth and flavor with giant shrimp! We left happy and full, with big smiles. Will definitely be back and cannot wait to take visitors there for an amazing meal.

Wonderful service and great menu. Food was excellent. Had a very enjoyable dinner.

Best Italian food around! I drive from palm harbor to get some great food from here!

The sauces were excellent. Enjoyed the mussels immensely and I’ve had good mussels. Also had the zuppa carmagnola: oh my goodness!

I never write reviews but this food was so delicious, I felt the need to. The eggplant parm was top 3 I’ve ever had (from NJ - it tastes just like home and that’s hard to find here!) prices were definitely reasonable $21 for a full dinner including pasta salad and bread. Ordered through Uber eats, food was hot and came wrapped in Saran Wrap so it didn’t spill. 10/10 will definitely order again.