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Horsham
City Centre
Carmela
Carmela Reviews

Carmela

Italian

Dishes priced around£18

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Reviews of Carmela (264)

Read what people think about Carmela. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about Carmela before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about Carmela and book a table with confidence!

5.3/6

264 reviews

5.3/6

264 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
Pauline H.7 years ago · 1 review

Everyone in the group enjoyed the good food, the good ambience and friendly staff. It was good to get away from the usual restaurant chains.

"Excellent"
6/6
Karen F.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Really lovely meal, food was excellent, atmosphere good, it felt like we were on holiday, will definitely go back. Staff were attentive yo our needs, it was a Tuesday evening.

"Very good"
5/6
Pauline L.7 years ago · 1 review

Delicious food albeit expensive. Dessert was unusual and well presented. Good service and friendly staff. Menu varied with a lot of choice. Coffee over priced.

"Good"
4/6
Glynis G.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Food was, as always, excellent. However the service was poor. They seemed short staffed as only three wait staff which led to several people chasing up for orders to be taken and other delays with food and drinks.

"Excellent"
6/6
Katie P.7 years ago · 1 review

Delicious food as always, would recommend the calamari and zuppa de pesche! Went on a Friday night so was busy, but great atmosphere, and food arrived quickly. The staff were really friendly and helpful.

"Excellent"
6/6
Louie C.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely food, staff and atmosphere. Reasonably priced and throughly recommend this little Gem. Been once before and although the menus has changed it still provides a good selection of dishes.

"Excellent"
6/6
Richard H.7 years ago · 1 review

A great family run place , lovely fresh cooked food and brilliant service , will be back in the summer as they have a great terrace to eat out side

"Excellent"
6/6
Harriet M.7 years ago · 1 review

The food was amazing and the staff were very helpful in helping us choose our food-we were stuck for choice with so many options. Carmelas is now my new favourite restaurant!

"Excellent"
6/6
Roger G.7 years ago · 1 review

A good welcome when we arrived and efficient friendly service thereafter. Food was of excellent quality. My wife was given special attention because it was her birthday.

"Good"
4/6
Donna L.7 years ago · 1 review

Busy evening and still offered Great service, we were all a little disappointed with food. Chairs were uncomfortable, they are very low and the back seems far back!

"Excellent"
6/6
John P.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food and service to match. Huge pizzas, and some really good choices to be made from the menu. The staff are super helpful and friendly. Loved it!

"Excellent"
6/6
Wendy S.7 years ago · 2 reviews

We had a wonderful evening celebrating our Wedding Anniversary. Excellent food. Great surroundings. We will definitely return. The calamari and ragu were wonderful. 6 stars.

"Good"
4/6
Tony B.7 years ago · 1 review

Sunday evening visit so not many customers. Greeted indifferently. Chairs are uncomfortable and table was sticky... Menu choice was good and varied. We chose the pasta as a main, which was the House speciality and was very good. Desserts are over priced for their size and substance. Would we go back? Unlikely, even though we live a few minutes away.

"Very good"
5/6
Stewart T.7 years ago · 1 review

An excellent meal which the four of us enjoyed very much. Attentive but not overpowering service. Good wine advice and a congenial atmosphere. Will return.

"Average"
3/6
Andrew G.7 years ago · 7 reviews

We have been here many times before, so perhaps this was an off-night. The pizzas were a bit cold and flabby. The muzak too loud and intrusive

"Excellent"
6/6
Zoe B.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food, fantastic service and nice atmosphere. im allergic to garlic and they helped choose a dish and swapped the pasta so I could eat it.

"Very good"
5/6
Mike I.7 years ago · 21 reviews

This is a great Family run business. Has a real Italian feel about the place. Never had a bad meal there. I especially like their pizzas.

"Excellent"
6/6
Andrew D.7 years ago · 1 review

I went here for a meal with a few friends. Their lovely staff were more than happy to add a couple of seats to our table at late notice - even though the place seemed packed to the rafters! The food was delicious and the menu varied. All in all, I could recommend more highly.

"Excellent"
6/6
Adam B.7 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic food, great chilled atmosphere. The waitresses and waiters were very attentive. Cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough! Free glass of champagne for Mum on Mother's Day too was much appreciated!

"Excellent"
6/6
Jeanette W.7 years ago · 1 review

Very friendly attentive waiter, lovely food and a good atmosphere. We had said we had tickets for the theatre and needed to leave at a certain time and the service was timed to perfection.

"Average"
3/6
Gemma S.7 years ago · 31 reviews

I used to love this restaurant, but I wouldn't go back anytime soon unfortunately. The food wasn't great - my partner had the £20 fish stew and couldn't eat the octopus/squid because it was so rubbery. We did tell the waiter but there was no offer of a complementary drink or removing it from the bill - as we've experienced in other restaurants. When we given the bill the lady (manageress?) didn't even make eye contact with us, let alone ask about our food we'd complained about. Such a shame, when it first opened this restaurant was great, not sure what's happened:(!

"Excellent"
6/6
Jacqui M.7 years ago · 1 review

So pleased we chose Carmela! Meeting friends in Horsham we decided to try this Italian restaurant for the first time. Warmly greeted on arrival we were not rushed and had plenty of time to enjoy a pre-dinner drink before being shown to our (upstairs) table. For our starter we selected a sharing platter comprising fish, prawn, calamari and a salad garnish which was delicious. Mains were very tasty as were the desserts. We chose the Sicilian red wine which was superb. The table service was friendly and efficient. All in all, an excellent restaurant.

"Average"
3/6
Katie H.7 years ago · 1 review

We had absolutely delicious food, but shockingly slow service. We ate two courses for four people and the service time took 2hr45mins. Really disappointing and no apology given.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jill C.7 years ago · 9 reviews

What a lovely evening, felt very special! Our menu choices were beautifully served and cannot wait to return and try some of the others. Always a pleasure eating here and never disappointed, thank you.

"Very good"
5/6
Mark L.7 years ago · 1 review

My wife and I both really enjoyed our meal, the service was good and the food was lovely. We'll definitely be back at some point in the future.

"Very good"
5/6
Andy C.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food, great atmosphere, attentive waiter - had a lovely evening - highly recommed - this is our third visit to Carmellas and looking forward to many more

"Excellent"
6/6
Dominic M.7 years ago · 1 review

Brilliant restaurant. Great range of real italian food, with exceptional service. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the staff are attentive but not intrusive. We will certainly visit again.

"Very good"
5/6
Quandoo Diner7 years ago · 0 reviews

Lovely to sit outside but the rain started. Table nicely covered so didn't get wet. Staff with a busy feel about them although restaurant not busy. Food was ok

"Excellent"
6/6
Hollie N.7 years ago · 1 review

We had a brilliant night at Carmela's celebrating birthdays with the family, excellent service and yummy food. We all can't wait to go back! Thank you.

"Very good"
5/6
Laura B.7 years ago · 1 review

excellent quality although a longer than expected wait for our meal (30 minutes at lunchtime) Staff were extremely welcoming and attentive and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal. A booking of 6 and no one was disappointed or underwhelmed - we would all return.

"Very good"
5/6
Lynne L.7 years ago · 1 review

We had a lovely meal the service was great and even given a cheeky baileys on the house what a great place , will definetly return.

"Excellent"
6/6
Verity D.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent Sicilian food, friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere! My family and I love going to this restaurant for something a little different from the 'usual Italian'!

"Excellent"
6/6
Rona W.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Had an evening meal at Carmela's which was lovely. Very good menu choices - especially good Vegetarian options. Efficient, polite and helpful staff. Will definitely return.

"Excellent"
6/6
Robert E.7 years ago · 7 reviews

Really friendly service, nice atmosphere and setting and the menu was great. We both had the Zuppe di Pesce which tasted just like the real thing from Italy.

"Very good"
5/6
Beth J.7 years ago · 1 review

foood very tasty! Decent sized portions and not overpriced. Atmosphere was nice.. cosy and warm. Staff very friendly and attentive. Would recommend to a friend!

"Excellent"
6/6
Jenny S.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Fabulous as always. Great food and wine, in great surroundings. The owners and staff make you feel very welcome. very friendly people. Would highly recommend

"Excellent"
6/6
steve i.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Carmela catered for all of our needs - one vegetarian and one vegan/gluten free. Very polite and attentive. Very happy customers - we will return.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jennifer M.7 years ago · 1 review

The service was attentive. There was a lovely ambience in this historic building. A red wine was recommended to us and it was excellent. The food looked and tasted superb. We will be returning soon!

"Excellent"
6/6
Peter H.7 years ago · 4 reviews

Lovely restaurant, really good Italian food and wines. Good service, nice atmosphere and good value. A significant step up from the many Italian chained restaurants in the town.

"Excellent"
6/6
Simon M.7 years ago · 1 review

Nice atmosphere and great food, some speciality fish dishes that you don't find in many places. We eyed up some of the other food coming out of the kitchen and are already planning our return!

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