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Reception
$1,000 starting price
Bar service
$30 per person
Reception
$1,000 starting price
Bar service
$30 per person

About

Carmine's is a restaurant wedding venue located in Washington, DC's Penn Quarter, close to the Convention Center and just blocks away from Pennsylvania Avenue. Offering delicious southern Italian cuisine and eight private dining rooms, it's the perfect setting for events of all sizes.

Facilities and Capacity

Whether you're planning an intimate gathering of 15 guests or a grand affair of up to 800, Carmine's can accommodate you. Their dining rooms are elegantly decorated with a warm, welcoming ambiance, featuring chandeliers, wooden accents, and even a fireplace. Some of the rooms also boast a private mahogany bar and their own restrooms. For large events of 650 seated guests or 800 standing, you may opt to rent the entire restaurant.

Services Offered

You and your guests are sure to savor Carmine's authentic southern Italian fare, served family-style by their dedicated staff. A range of menu options are available, with a wide variety of dishes to suit all tastes. Some of their signature dishes include beef tenderloin, lobster, chicken contadina, hot and cold antipasto, and much more. For dessert, you can enjoy tiramisu, cheesecake, chocolate cannoli, and other delicious treats. Bar services are also available in the form of a cash, limited, or open bar. The venue even offers a dance floor so you and your loved ones can party the night away. The property is wheelchair accessible, and a valet service is available for guests. To find out more about hosting your special day at this venue, contact the friendly team at Carmine's today.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Dessert

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$30

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Wine
Specialty Beer

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

12

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

8

Describe your venue:

Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Liability Insurance
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
July
August
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4.7 out of 5 rating
22 Reviews
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
77% Recommended by couples
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Sarah Sent on 10/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful dinner experience for wedding rehearsal

I've eaten at Carmine's plenty of times, but recently reserved and used one of their private dining rooms for a wedding rehearsal. We reached out a few months before the wedding and received plenty of information on our options for reserving rooms and picking a menu. We arrived Friday night at 7pm (same night as a Capitals game) and the restaurant was PACKED and loud, but they took us right to our reserved room where we could close the door, which kept it nice and quiet for our families to interact. The tables were already set, and they had printed out menus based on our selections. Our main server greeted us when we came in, and was wonderful to work with for the evening. Our room was reserved for 3 hours, and they brought in appetizers, entrees, and desserts at a great pace to keep the evening moving. Our server even asked us if we wanted the music in the room turned up or down. The food was amazing and everyone was very pleased and full. We had a lot of leftovers, which they happily boxed up for us when we were finished. The room was a comfortable size and had plenty of decorations and finishing. It was a wonderful, comfortable experience to get our wedding weekend started. I'd highly recommend them for private dining or as a regular diner!
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Mark Sent on 11/14/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Outstanding service. Staff was exceptionally easy to work with. Food came out hot and plentiful. We had a lot if left overs and were staying in a hotel. We asked the management if they would hold the food a few days until Sunday. They gladly did so much to our satisfaction.

Carmine's party planner and manager gave us excellent advise and were very hands on so the hosts could enjoy the evening.

We got rave reviews by our guests on the food and service.
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 10/21/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We did our Rehearsal Dinner at Carmine's in the DaVinci private room and it was amazing! Kathleen and her staff made sure to accommodate all of our requests and all of our guests said it was the best rehearsal dinner they have ever been too. The bar service was fantastic and the food was abundant and delicious! I loved the table set-up in the room and they provided a microphone for the Father of the Groom to give his toast. We got married at the Hotel Monaco in DC which is a super short walk to Carmine's. But I would recommend Carmine's for any rehearsal dinner in the DC area because it is family style platters and the Italian-style food is something completely different than what you are most likely serving for dinner at your wedding reception. We will definitely be going back for dinner too! Thank you!
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Carmine's Washington DC frequently asked questions

Carmine's Washington DC includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Carmine's Washington DC includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Dessert
The bar service starting price at Carmine's Washington DC includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Carmine's Washington DC for wedding events is known for:
  • Restaurant
Carmine's Washington DC offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Carmine's Washington DC offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Carmine's Washington DC offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Liability Insurance
  • Wifi
Carmine's Washington DC offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Carmine's Washington DC is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.6 in value.

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