THE DISH

Carmello's makes a move

By David McNair |
Published online 2:14pm Monday Feb 28th, 2011
and in print issue #1009 dated Thursday Mar 3rd, 2011

Yes, Carmello's is closed. No, it is not permanent. Owner Bill Hedges says that after 19 years at the familiar Emmet Street location next to the EconoLodge, the venerable Italian restraurant is moving into the former Ludwig's Schnitzelhouse and Arirang Restaurant space at 2208 Fontaine Avenue. Hedges says they plan to open the new location in about three weeks, and he wants to remind everyone that the phone number, and everything else about the restaurant, will be the same.

10 comments

Derek February 28th, 2011 | 5:45pm

Hmmm . . . I saw a sign that says "Pauls Pasta - Italian Cuisine" in front of the building this weekend, and a little bird told me that Paul's Pizza is coming back. Maybe Paul's will be in one of the other smaller buildings?? Anyway, there's a big sign that says Paul's Pasta out front right now.

Greta Gourmand February 28th, 2011 | 6:11pm

Everything will remain the same . . . including the inedible food? Woof!

Never again!

Lucas, February 28th, 2011 | 9:00pm

that's good to know were they are moving, to keep avoiding it

Marcia Aulebach February 28th, 2011 | 9:25pm

I sure it all works out it is a wonderful place lots of great memories.. Best of Love and luck..

Mustang March 1st, 2011 | 2:08pm

Wow, love their food! Glad to hear they are opening back up soon.

BusMan March 1st, 2011 | 2:19pm

Still miss the Schnitzelhouse.

Maria March 1st, 2011 | 6:00pm

WOW!!! WE Love Carmello's!! So happy to know that they will reopen soon! Their food & service are AMAZING! If only other local restaurants had half their service & food abilities...

Jim March 7th, 2011 | 5:10pm

The sign definitely says Paul's Pasta now. Sup?

dave March 10th, 2011 | 5:53pm

Paul B was going to open a restaurant at that location (thus the Paul's Pasta sign). However, Carmellos offered to rent the space instead. So it is definitely going to be Carmellos and not Pauls Pasta.

Mary Ann Ruggeri March 17th, 2011 | 9:00pm

I could not be happier for Carmello's. We have gone there for many occasions and will continue to do that at their new place. When my kids come from other States to visit. they always want to go to Carmello's. Being from New York we never thought we'd be able to find an Itallian restaurant that could meet our high standards. Carmello's did!!!!