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Carmela's at Macri's, South Bend, IN

Carmela's at Macri's

4.7 (1239)
$30 and under
Italian
214 N. Niles Ave, South Bend, IN 46617

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Our authentic Italian restaurant is full of Italian classics inspired by Carmela herself. Enjoy rich Italian favorites like homemade lasagna, chicken marsala and lake perch. Relax over a hearty meal of spaghetti and arancini or enjoy chicken parmigiana, one of our old world selections. Located right next door to our very own Macri's Italian Bakery, save room for an exquisite dessert selection! Open since 1978 and ran by the same family for 45 years. Join us at our one and only location Downtown South Bend, for the best authentic Italian!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Dessert, Meat
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (574) 280-4824
  • Website
    http://www.carmelassouthbend.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Carmela Macri
  • Catering
    Carmela's offers elegant catering selections for your special occasions and business meetings so your Italian favorites can meet you where you are! To request a Carmela's catering order or to set up a catering consultation, please call 574.280.4824.
  • Private party facilities
    Carmela's hosts private events for all occasions! From rehearsal dinners to Holiday parties and even weddings Carmela's is the perfect spot to celebrate. We accommodate large parties and our unique presentation and attention to detail will make your celebration truly memorable.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    214 N. Niles Ave, South Bend, IN 46617
  • Neighborhood
    South Bend
  • Cross street
    Colfax and Lasalle
  • Parking details
    Street Parking is available on Niles Ave. as well as parking directly across the street on Niles Ave. Private parking lot for Carmela's customers only is also available and located off of Hill Street near our bakery entrance.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • 🌸 Mother’s Day Brunch at Carmela’s 🌸

    $50.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    PAYMENT DUE AT RESTAURANT, Credit Card only to hold reservation* Celebrate Mom with a special Italian brunch experience in the heart of South Bend! Treat the incredible women in your life to a warm, family celebration at Carmela’s Italian Restaurant. This Mother’s Day, we’re offering a beautiful brunch experience featuring Italian-inspired breakfast and lunch favorites, house-baked pastries, signature cocktails, and of course—our heartfelt hospitality. 🍽️ Reservations required — spaces fill quickly! Celebrate Mom with delicious food, family, and love, Carmela’s style. The ultimate brunch buffet for Mom including a full spread of pasta, chicken marsala, vegetables, crepes, waffle station, omelette station, carving station, pastries, fruit, pasta salads, and so much more! The buffet and stations are located in our Bakery & Trattoria. After you're seated, your server will take drink orders before inviting you to the buffet. Our regular dinner menu will not be available. Our regular dinner menu will not be offered.

Menu

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What 1,239 people are saying

Carmela's at Macri's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Bend

    Best Overall

  • South Bend

    Best Food

  • South Bend

    Best Service

  • South Bend

    Best Ambiance

  • South Bend

    Best Value

  • South Bend

    Good for groups

  • South Bend

    Neighborhood gem

  • South Bend

    Romantic

  • South Bend

    Good for special occasions

  • South Bend

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carmela's at Macri's shines with "truly authentic" Italian cuisine and "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "fabulous bakery" and cozy atmosphere. The "family-owned" charm is evident as the owners greet diners personally. Frequent visitors laud the "attentive and friendly" staff, making it a "5 star South Bend gem."
1,239 Reviews

  1. Anna VIP

    Los Angeles21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    By far the best restaurant in South Bend. Consistently good food and service. They are always busy so making a reso is key!

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  2. John

    Greater Boston22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been coming here for years. Previously their menu was large, but in the last coulpe of years they have adopted a much smaller menu. Food choices for our party of 4 were all good, and our waiter was excellent. But we remember the "old days" so we were mildly disappointed.

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  3. JoAnn

    Cincinnati4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! It was perfect! The food was delicious and our server was knowledgeable and friendly and helpful! A beautiful experience!

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  4. Wendy

    Nashville6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Carmelas! We go there everytime we are in South Bend.

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  5. Anna VIP

    Los Angeles21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience all around. This is little Italy in South Bend. Truly authentic and the bakery is fabulous! Also discovered this family has ONE LOCATION so don’t get it confused with others in the area. This is the real deal!

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  6. JoAnn

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was wonderful! The homemade mozzarella sticks are the best! Our main entrees were very good-the veal parm and shrimp scampi were tasty, and the portions were just right. The service was excellent- a very attentive and friendly server helped make our evening special.

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  7. Robert

    Grand Rapids1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food, good service, nice that the bakery/store is open

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  8. Kathy

    Washington DC11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party of four was starving and tired after a long day of moving-in kind of activities and really eager to have a good Italian meal. We arrived late (8 pm) to a very warm, welcoming, lively dining room. The decor seemed old school but fun (painted sky on ceiling), lit trees high up along the walls, some little alcoves around the perimeter for slightly more private dining. The bar across the way looked fun and inviting. We had some excellent mixed drinks that were delivered quickly. (Old-fashioned for me made with my favorite Makers Mark, which was obvious :)) Wine choices were pretty good, including a nice and reasonably-priced Chianti that we've had in the past. We had, for the most part, simple Italian classics - bruschetta (excellent tomatoes, great amount of garlic, atop perfect toasts), spaghetti and meatballs, shrimp scampi, pasta with bolognese... nothing fancy but prepared well and in generous serving sizes. Side green salad (only $3 more with any entree) was also well-prepared with a delicious white balsamic dressing. We did not make it to dessert, sadly. Best part of the meal was the SERVICE by Abby. She was terrific and took care of everything for us.

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  9. Josh

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and excellent food. Our server was a family owner and she was exceptional.

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  10. Patricia VIP

    Indiana126 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always excellent as is service and atmosphere! We love Carmella’s!

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FAQs

Carmela's at Macri's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (574) 280-4824.

Carmela's at Macri's is rated 4.7 stars by 1239 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Carmela's at Macri's

214 N. Niles Ave, South Bend, IN 46617

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Colfax and Lasalle
  • Neighborhood
    South Bend
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Dessert, Meat
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking is available on Niles Ave. as well as parking directly across the street on Niles Ave. Private parking lot for Carmela's customers only is also available and located off of Hill Street near our bakery entrance.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Carmela Macri
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://www.carmelassouthbend.com/
  • Phone number
    (574) 280-4824
  • Catering
    Carmela's offers elegant catering selections for your special occasions and business meetings so your Italian favorites can meet you where you are! To request a Carmela's catering order or to set up a catering consultation, please call 574.280.4824.
  • Private party facilities
    Carmela's hosts private events for all occasions! From rehearsal dinners to Holiday parties and even weddings Carmela's is the perfect spot to celebrate. We accommodate large parties and our unique presentation and attention to detail will make your celebration truly memorable.

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