Carmelo's in St Albans

Quaint, lovey, fresh warm and welcoming. As new residents we stumbled upon this local favourite quite quiclky and its certainly one of our favourite places to grab a coffee after the morning school drop off, to get a light snack after school, or to head out as a family for a gew glasses and some lovely comfort foods. Very glad to be a new neighbour

Excellent choice of venue. A group of eleven of us dined here. Very good selection of mains and starters from the menu, plus a great selection of chef's specials. I went for the sea vass fillet with a creamy mushroom sauce, plus vegetables on the side. Highly recommend this venue. Everyone was very happy with Carmelo's.

What a lovely place. Best pizza in st albans. Great for Vegetarians, Value for money.

I’ve been at carmelos a few times now and I really do enjoy going there the food is lush and the drinks are great, everyone is hard working and I always see the young lady she gets called Lauren I believe she is very beautiful and she’s a very hard working young woman.

Got Stiffed On The Bill. The Owner Is a Joker, £75 For Lunch!! You’ve Just Lost Another Good Customer. Not Good Business..

Went on a girls night and we all agreed great food and staff extremely helpful. Couldn’t fault it. Great local find. Would recommend.

Lovely Italian food, breakfasts and sandwiches. When we visited, around 2pm, it was very quiet so not much atmosphere but I’m sure it would be better at lunch or first thing.

The owners were so nice and welcoming , the food was so amazing and delicious , definitely coming to eat more , thank you for your hospitality and amazing service 🤍

Both my wife and I run a Spanish dining catering business and are fantastical foodies - quality is a must. Today I have eaten the truly best pizza I have ever eaten (even in Italy !!!!) I'm not going to forget the wonderful menu with so much variety. This place is a MUST - Ignore and it's your loss !!!!

Friendly cosy atmosphere. Pizzas were tasty.

We had a lovely meal here - great food and friendly service 😀

The interior is well equipped. We didn't buy food, but we drink coffee and tea.

Really nice food. Staff smoke and the cigarette smell filled the restaurant. Must have left back door open and it wafted in through the kitchen. This has happened on several occasions when I've visited. I go back because the food is nice. Be careful if you are a vegetarian as food is miss labelled .

It's not a big place but the food and coffee ☕ good 👍

Friendly service. Pizzas were great. Lovely places

It's always a pleasure to brunch or dine there. Delicious food and lovely staff members. Me and my family simply love this place. ❤

We came across this place by chance as we were staying in the area for work. Such a welcome break from questionable hotel restaurant food and a really charismatic host. Visited by multiple Italian locals which is always a good sign, and the food matched the authenticity of the music playing.

This place is great! A proper hidden gem with an excellent host (Neapolitan) and some amazing food. I had the ravioli with Parmesan and butter sauce, and it was delicious. Bargain too! The glass of Primitivo was also superb and reasonably priced.

Birthday lunch for 12 family members. Nothing was too much effort. Had a few quirky meal requests but everyone got what they wanted. Great quality and excellent value. Nice variety on the menu. Friendly relaxed atmosphere and good service!

Best coffee in st albans . Great staff and always lovely fresh food

Great welcoming and lovely coffee

Friendly service and very good food; book in advance if possible

Really nice menu options. Pasta was great. Not small, I'd say just the right size. Obviously well prepared with good ingredients. It was fast service for a nice quick lunch on the way to the airport.

Excellent food, reasonable prices, good for motorcycles as you can park your bike in front of the restaurant. Recommend

Delicious brunch and lovely staff - highly recommend the French Bread!!

Delicious food, served with flair. Humorous and efficient staff

Perfect in every way. I LOVE THIS PLACE AND THE FAMILY THAT RUN IT ❤️

This was our first visit to Carmelos, we chose it as it catered for vegan, vegetarian as well as mixed meat or fish eaters. We had a really warm welcome from the owner, who took great care of us all evening. The food was exceptional, all freshly cooked & beautifully presented. We had a lovely meal & will definitely go back

Great food, very friendly staff.

seriously, their eggs benedict / eggs Royale is better than what we get in swanky places costing 3x as much. wonderful pizza too...

Such a busy and cosy little family run cafe. Mothers say breakfast was lovely with our family and grandchildren.

The homemade tiramisu is the best 👌 super light and very tasty. Pasta is awesome. Loved the overall experience.

This is a gem of a restaurant and we would highly recommend it. The food was excellent-it was the best Italian food we’ve had in a long time. Vincenzo the chef took excellent care of us-our son has a nut allergy and he was very mindful of this and made sure everything was okay for our son to eat. Thank you so much Vincenzo and the rest of the staff! We had a lovely evening:)

Amazing food and a great service, will definitely be going back

Two friends and I had a birthday lunch at Carmelo’s today! It was lovely to see it busy and this didn’t deter from the excellent food and service - a comprehensive menu and nothing too much trouble! Even a lovely birthday song accompanied the cake they kindly allowed us to bring in! Thank you guys xxx

The food here is fantastic. Really friendly, family run establishment. It was our first visit and we were very impressed and looking forward to going again and again

Have to say got to be the best value for money breakfast in the area. Reasonably priced for great quality food and there are a good range of items to choose from. Coffee is decent. Doesn't seem to get too busy in the mornings.

Excellent restaurant with delicious food. Looked after us really well. Went with 4 kids and the staff were brilliant and the bunny pizzas went down a treat.

We love you Vinnie Now that you are back so are we

Excellent veggie breakfast. Wife thought Avo toast a bit bland. Nice coffee, great vibe.

Lovely food, very friendly staff. Fresh and fairly priced.

Extremely rude waitress. Will not go again. She refused to give us a 4 seater table for myself, my son and my friend. It wasn't reserved, she just presumed we could squeeze on a 2 seater table because she presumed my son wouldn't be having any lunch. We've been before and he always eats his own meal! Very disappointed.

Amazing home-cooked Italian food, great service! I travel to St Albans from the US several times a year and I always make sure to stop in to Carmelo's. The Bruschetta is amazing, the pizza is amazing, and all the dishes I've had there are also amazing!

So glad I was recommended to try here. Wonderful evening, great food, great atmosphere, great staff, very attentive and accommodating. It was like dining in a little bistro in Italy. Kitchen was spotless. This coming from 2 critical chefs says it all ! Will definitely be back . Thank you Carmelo's

Excellent pasta and pizza. Really excellent. Just as good as in Italy. And the house Montepulciano went down a treat. This is my 6th visit and I look forward to next time.

Waiter took our order. Where the only couple in there. We waited a good while for our good to arrive and when our main course arrived my vegetarian pasta had parmesan cheese on top which is not vegetarian. Waiter apologise d and said they always put parmesan on their pasta. I replied that's fine but Don't label the dish as vegetarian. Our starters that we ordered did not arrive. Waiter went back to order it but we said no as our main dishes were on the table already. While we ate the Waiter was talking to 2 ladies about how much he hates working in Carmellos. ( it showed ). He stated it was boring. The food was really nice especially the salad that was prepared to my request, hence the 2 stars. The Waiter did not apologise for not having brought our starters as he stated it was a printer error and he didn't know we did not get them. The Waiter took our order and was the only Waiter there. He blamed it on the kitchen staff saying that they should have brought it to us. I started he was the Waiter not them and it was him looking after the customer. He was too busy talking and complaining to the 2 ladies to bother checking on the customer. The Waiter took our payment without a thank you. On the wall there is a trip advisor sign stating the restaurant is good for vegetarians. Almost all the dishes labelled vegetarian has parmesan cheese listed as an ingredient. It's not a vegetarian alternative they use but one that contains animal rennet. I was told via an email that they only use real parmesan and no other option is available. So definitely not good for vegetarians. Food labeling in this restaurant is miss leading. We left and we were not happy at all.

Impromptu visit for lunch - my first time . Had the most delicious chicken salad . This is a lovely cafe which is friendly and family focused. Great menu and reasonably priced . Hidden gem!’

We had have a lovely pizza,absolutely delicious and chicken wings, what was good as well. Irina, the waitress who looked after us made an amazing cappuccino and smoothie, We had have great experience over there, looking forward to come back!

A little gem nestled in heart of London Colney. I have experienced both their lunch and weekend dining and both have been amazing. The food is delicious, always comes out hot and the portion sizes are good! Pizza is great! I truly hope you enjoy this restaurant just as much as I do!

Lovely relaxing atmosphere with an Italian feel, tasty food, great service with gluten free options.

Absolutely amazing! Top pizzas and lovely food. Also very kind stuff. We really enjoyed our times there! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Coffees are great but the food was definitely below your normal high. Sausages cut in half and looked anaemic. Bacon just cooked and what’s with the smallest slice of bread cut in 4. Nothing like you used to do or can do. Average at best, you can do so much better!!

Although it's become a cliché term, "hidden gem" describes this place perfectly. Down a side road off the main stretch of London Colney, this authentic Italian style café/restaurant does both day and night excellently. By day, the coffee is fantastic, cakes etc. varied, and light lunches delicious and well thought out. By night, the pizza is the main draw. It really is good pizza, and authentic too: thin, crispy bases, and generous fresh toppings. To top it off, the staff are amazing! Friendly, attentive, and highku accommodating. I live about 15 mins drive away and will happily make the trip just for a coffee in the morning. If you're in the local area there's really no excuse not to try out this place, and enjoy!

Myself and my daughter arranged a surprise birthday for my wife for 30 people, we had a GREAT night, despite the large group of friends all the meals came out together and everything was hot, and the food was superb with plenty of choice to suit everyone's requirements. Nothing was too much trouble for the friendly staff, even the chef came out to sing happy birthday to my wife. Ample parking in the street and a large free car park behind the restaurant. Really recommend you pay them a visit. Thanks to everyone at Carmelos

I visit Carmellos on regular basis as the food is always amazing. However, I feel they are starting to price themselves a little high and I may not be able to afford to visit as often as I have

Incredible food, incredible staff! Both Breakfast and Dinner have been amazing

Best vegan pizza I've ever had.

Winnie is great, place is awesome. Such a find

Visited here for the first time this evening. Such a warm and friendly place the staff where very friendly and chatty. The food was gorgeous.My son had the pizza and said it was the nicest pizza he’s ever had. We will definitely be back!

Such an enjoyable experience, lovely food and friendly staff and a funny bubbly Italian chef

5 star breakfast and service! I would highly recommend this cafe. The staff were lovely and the food was delicious. Really nice sausages! Always nice to be greeted with a smile and not a grunt.

I highly recommend this place! The staff were so lovely and the food was delicious. We were greeted with a smile and prompt service. Today was my first visit and I will be back again and again. Thank you for such a lovely breakfast.

Such a great restaurant for a family meal. The food is delicious and the service matches it. Nothing was too much trouble and the prices are extremely reasonable. We were staying in the area ahead of our trip to Harry Potter Studios. There is free parking outside. The restaurant is not big and has a very cosy feel. Would definitely visit again!

It's local so I go often either for lunch or just coffee. Food and service always excellent. Small friendly Italian cafe, great tiramasu 👍

Delicious authentic pizza and pudding, outstanding! Quick delivery as well. Can't wait to order again.. 🤤

Hi Vinny the chef is from Naples we had such a great meal tonight. Pizza is amazing the dough takes 3 days to prove (I asked Vinny)

A great late breakfast. Tasty and ambiance was good. A little expensive. Service was slow. Parking outside free.

Excellent food from native Italian chef and source chef.

We visited today. We were warmly welcomed. Our granddaughter was made to feel special and was offered a treat if she ate her lunch. The chef enthusiastically described the menu. He made the most delicious cheesecake which I recommend

We visited as a family and absolutely love the friendly authentic feel and beautiful home cooked menu. The staff are attentive, welcoming and the chef is also keen to explain the menu. We highly recommend!

Amazing food in a lovely setting

Great little spot.. fab food all day, including breakfast, cheers guys!

Really good food! Great addition to the area.

Very nice place to go for lunch.

Had an excellent meal here yesterday, the veggie tagliatelle was very tasty and the pizza my son had was also very good. Very busy and crowded on a Friday evening but plenty of atmosphere. All the desserts were homemade too and looked yummy.

No taking out on sunday . Tô bad .

Great English breakfast. Everything was just right.

This place is an absolute gem. Great food, coffee and atmosphere. 10 out of 10!

Nice place, but the food is very expensive and not even tasty.

Seriously the best Italian pizza in the town . Carmelo's never let us down , friendly service , lovely family run business

Quick, efficient service. Clean and safe. Very tasty food, served politely. Busy before 13.00hrs. Good place for a quick and Italian lunch.

Ordered a frappe and waited for it for ten minutes before being asked to order something else with no explanation. My boyfriend had ordered a beer but that hadn't arrived so he asked if he had time to change his selection to wine, which they agreed - the beer then arrived, shortly followed by the wine! Ordered our food but were then asked again 5 minutes later what our food order was, as they hadn't written it down! I had the eggs royale, which was fresh and the poached eggs well cooked, but the hollandaise sauce lacked any flavour. Partner was very happy with his pasta though so that's a positive! Might give it another go if we're in the area, but wouldn't go out of our way to go there.

I visited this place by chance while away on business and cannot get enough of this fabulous place. I will drive from our of town just to come back most definitely. Vincenzo the chef is a true Italian chef to the core. The food was simply beautiful. Elegant design of the dishes was wonderful. He was kind enough to make something for me off the menu. The dish was done to perfection.! Bravo Vincenzo. Fabulous service to boot. I will definitely be coming back again. Thanks again.

The food was amazing, it was one of the best Italian foods we've EVER had! The service was 10/10. The staff are amazing and lovely! Cant wait to be back there!

Lovely place to have breakfast, staff calm and friendly. I had eggs Royal and it was fresh and delicious. Will be back when I'm in the area, recommend.

Lovely food at this restaurant yet again. Partner said homemade Tiramisu was amazing. Unfortunately, on this visit we had to ask for a jug of water 3 times, for spoons for our puddings, milk for our tea and twice for the bill. An off day on the service side?

A great dinner from start to finish- drinks and pizza were great. Good service with a smile. We will definitely be returning

Loved it; the food, ambiance, staff and the chef!! We had such an amazing experience. The chef's special, tiramisu is a must try. Will visit soon again to try more dishes in the menu.

Fantastic food friendly staff great experience

Was in the area and googled italian nearby. Up popped Carmelo. To greet us was Vinnie (Vincenzo) and his team didn’t disappoint. Great selection of food, (always ask for the specials) authentic italian dishes to choose from. Service was perfect and polite. Highly recommend. Thanks Vinnie was a great night. Ciao G

Great staff and great food. Perfect!

Lovely staff, make you feel at home! Excellent food, pizza, pasta and daily specials are all great!

We've not eaten in but frequently get delivery. Their pasta is delicious.

Incredibly disappointing takeaway. Missed off the toppings on our pizzas! Won't be returning. Shame, used to be the most amazing Italian food

Ordered via UberEats. My partner got the ‘soup’ which was not at all a soup but was in fact a tub of vegetables??? Which was supposed to come with a side salad which it did not. Also it was bland and was thrown in the bin after a few mouthfuls. I got the Quattro Formaggi which seemed to have good reviews on the menu but it was probably the worse pizza I’ve had in my life. It tasted like undercooked bread with dairylea spread over it. We both now have upset stomachs as well. So disappointed because we love an authentic Italian but this one missed the mark completely.

We happened across this restaurant whilst up for a wedding and I an SO glad we did. The food was phenomenal, the staff were lovely and I only wish we lived closer so we could visit more often. The next time we are vaguely in...

I think the pictures speak for itself. Lovely place and relax.

Fantastic food; Will definitely be here again soon! 😄

Perfect place for a fabulous ice cream with our grandchildren on a warm sunny day.Hostess was welcoming and lovely with the children.

I am italian and as such very picky when it comes to pizza. Today I have had the best pizza I have ever had, the only comparable one being the traditional pizza made in Naple’s quartiere spagnolo. Vincenzo (the chef) uses only traditional ingredients, which...