This is a hidden gem. Apparently it has been there a long time but I have never heard of it. Parking is pretty limited so if you see a spot on the street you might just grab it. When we walked in we were greetet by interesting art and signs everywhere promoting positive vibes. Our server came right away to take our drink orders, I think most people that come in are regulars as she was almost pushy to take our order. She did give us some time and was helpful when we asked questions. I am a big fan of deep dish Chicago pizza and was a bit disappointed that they only offer 1 size and that is 10 inches. There were 3 of us so we ordered a couple of apps to balance it out. First we had the Cosmic collision. This is perfectly fried cheese curds served with a marinara sauce. It was a mountain of cheese curds, no way one person could eat the whole basket. They had that perfect pop when you chew them that is expected in Wisconsin. Next we had the Pesto Change-O. A cheese bread with a variety of veggies and pesto sauce. The bread itself was like a very soft hoagie roll, toated perfectly. This came with a red sauce on the side but was so good you really didn't need it. Next came the main event, the reason we were here. The Deep dish "Home on the range "pizza. this is 1- inches around, almost 3 inches thick and nothing but goodness. If you have never had this style of pizza imagine the dough formed into a deep dish pan, the "toppings" (filling really) layered into this dough then smothered in cheese and sauce. I do not know how anyone could finish more than one slice. This is my favorite was to eat pizza and I am glad I found somewhere local that can make this wonderful variety. I will be back for sure.

Our time at Carmines was brief as we were placing an order to go, but it couldn't have been more enjoyable. Richard welcomed us with open arms and helped us get our order placed. The ambiance was very inviting and had great music playing while we waited for our food. We ordered the Greek salad and 2 meatball subs and they were fantastic. We will return again and spend more time there next time we visit! Thank you! Tim and Adrianne

Pizza and salads are great! The service was outstanding as the sever was very attentive and answered several of our questions. The place is small but has charm and is clean. Recommend for those looking for good pizza!

My husband and I recently came in while visiting the Jacksonville area. We were fortunately staying just steps away from the restaurant and smelled the garlic billowing out as we walked up. They were slammed around 6:30 pm on a Friday night as to be expected, but we were able to find two seats at the bar. We got excellent, friendly service throughout our experience. They have a great selection of draft, cans, and bottled beers & seltzers. We decided to get a Caesar salad and a New York style Margherita pizza. The food was delicious, and clearly made with fresh sauce, high quality cheese, and other ingredients. We did not leave any trace of food or drinks behind. We will 1,000% be back next time we're in town!

I was able to grab a table outside upon arrival. My party was quickly greeted by a server and our drinks came out promptly. On to the good stuff. I've heard good things about Carmines pizzas but today wasn't the day for me to experience a whole pie so I settled for a Chicago style Calzone with some pepperoni, sausage and mushrooms. VERY flavorful! I also sampled the Ranch Cajun wings which were absolutely delicious! I thoroughly enjoyed my meal here and I will be returning to try out a whole pie in the near future with more friends. With that being said if you're in the San Marco neighborhood stop in and try some of their delicious food. You are bound to find something to your liking

Amazing pie! Deep dish was great! HH beer specials, great pizza, good salad and dressing and attentive servers graced this place at our last visit. Please give their Chicago deep dish a try...even if you're from Chicago. We had sausage and mushroom toppings and this one pizza gave us easily 4 meals....1 in house and 3 lunches take home. Thick and full and sauced right with no skimping in the toppings. That's right.. no skimping. The first sign of any restaurant as it topples over and heads into the gutter is skimping on things that should not be skimped on. Carmines is doing it right. I've been here before with coworkers for lunch, but I've not written a review on those instances. But I brought my wife here so she could experience it while we were downtown last week and she felt like I did. We love this place. We loved the food.

This was our first time here and it did not disappoint. We met another couple and it was perfect for a casual and fun dinner. We had the sweetest server who was very attentive to our needs. We all throughly enjoyed our meals and there was plenty to take home. Can't wait to go back to try something else.

Bailey and her team were wonderful! Thank you! David Kanefsky Insurance Agency 720-625-0221

We read about Carmines in a News4Jax article about the top places in the country for Chicago style pizza. We went on a Friday night and it was busy but organized. The pizza was amazing and will definitely be returning.

Carmine's never fails to provide a fabulous meal. On our most recent visit Richard was our server and he is a consummate professional. Always making sure our drinks were full and we had everything we needed. We had the "It's a train wreck baby" deep dish Chicago pizza and it was incredible and I was completely full on one slice. I tasted the tiramisu, which was to die for, but had to save it for a late night snack. The interior is so unique. You never know what you'll find in the ceiling. It's a great place to take children who are old enough to play "I spy", because they can find almost anything. This is definitely the best pizza in Jax.