Carmine Giardini was born in the town of Vittorito, Italy in the province of Abbruzzi. He spent his early childhood there going to school and helping out with the family farm. As a young man, Carmine came to the United States and completed his schooling here. Mr. Giardini began as a butcher in Connecticut and relocated to South Florida where he opened his meat market in Pembroke Pines, Florida in 1972 It originated as a one stop shop for meats but quickly became the inspiration and framework behind what is now a full scale specialty market.
Reviews for Carmine's Gourmet Market & La Trattoria
Carmine's Gourmet Market & La Trattoria received an average rating of 5.00 out of 5 stars from 7 reviews.
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Two restaurants and a full-service gourmet market are crammed under the roof of proprietor Carmine Giardini's Carmine's Gourmet Market & La Trattoria Restaurant. But most know Carmine's Gourmet as the premiere purveyors of gourmet items… Read Full Editorial
My Review by Jannyflo2 via Urbanspoon on 8/26/2012
I am a patron of the salon next door and decided to try Carmine's Gourmet store. Huge mistake. The place is full of staff who seem to think they are doing the customers a favor by offering assistance. They are rude and down right nasty. I…
My Review by Spectrum Mom via Urbanspoon on 5/4/2012
My husband and I spend a great deal of money at this place. My husband is a local detective and gets his lunch there almost daily. I always get pasta and bakery items there. The food is decent. Nothing to complain about and nothing…
My Review by Di via Urbanspoon on 4/30/2012
Love shopping here people must be mad to not like it. Variety and freshness, great tasting delicacies. Beats publix when looking for something special!
My Review by bcontheroad via Urbanspoon on 4/20/2012
Only for expert shoppers/diners. Deli menu is confusing. You have to nudge ahead to get noticed. No real organization or helpful employees.
My Review by kirsten via Urbanspoon on 11/14/2011
This place is a real foodie heaven. Awesome prepared foods but the prices are a bit steep. Some good deals can be had with their daily specials. The place is always hopping but the service does not suffer. Try the fish special I have had…
My Review by Talula via Urbanspoon on 6/17/2010
Last summer, Carmine's Gourmet Market had a great deal where you could get an awesome dinner entree, sides and dessert for two people at $9.95. When I went in today, however, the price for the same amount of food was $15+. They directed me…
My Review by Sylvia via Urbanspoon on 12/29/2009
Best Italian market yet!! Great breakfast at la tratorria restaurant next door! You will die for their scrambled truffeled eggs!!!
Off Menu by Dudley via Menuism on 6/5/2009
My wife and I went to Carmines Trattoria with our baby daughter. The service was friendly, excellent, and...
Large Menu by Laura H via Insider Pages on 11/11/2008
Nice Italian food place, they have everything here. I loved their Chilean Sea Bass, it was mouth watering. They have an atmosphere and food you can't beat. Great service and nice prices.
Lovely setting by anna marie c via Insider Pages on 10/23/2008
I Love to go to this restaurant. I like to sit outside and eat. You can sit by the water and just relax. Their pasta dishes are especially good, also their soup. When done you can shop in their market and buy some of the best cheeses and…
Should I eat or shop? by Lynne V via Insider Pages on 5/3/2008
Carmines is a wonderful establishment. Excellent food in both the restaurant and in the store. Invite friends and enjoy lunch with a bit of Deli shopping and tasting. We adore meeting family and friends for Sunday Brunch. Yes, a Bloody…
Carmines by Ruth W via Insider Pages on 11/14/2007
Carmines has an extensive menu featuring seafood, Italian dishes as well as a variety of others. Their spinach salad is one of the best around and is large enough for 2 to share. There is a market in the same building with lots of great…
Food Heaven...Carmine's by Zipporah S via Insider Pages on 9/7/2005
Don't feel like cooking? Carmine's has a vast array of prepared foods to take home. Their daily special's $14.95 for salad, main dish, 2 sides & dessert for TWO is a STEAL. Oh...so you're a gourmet cook? This is also a beautiful meat…
A little of everything by E.L. K. via Judy's Book on 8/20/2005
This is good Italian Food. No matter if you're looking for a casual spot to grab lunch or a nice place for an evening out, this is the place. They have three seating areas: outside, inside ar casual booth dining and then on the other side…
