Carmelo's Italian Ristorante Menu With Prices & Happy Hour

Name: Carmelo's Italian Ristorante
Address: 321 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, Punta Gorda, FL, US
Telephone: +1 941-621-4091
Price range: $$

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italian restaurant · $$

321 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

+1 941-621-4091 · tap to call

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321 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

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Hours of Operation

Monday4–9 pm

Tuesday4–9 pm

Wednesday4–9 pm

Thursday4–9 pm

Friday4–9 pm

Saturday4–9 pm

SundayClosed

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Happy Hour & Drinks

Updated August 2026

Appetizers

Bruschetta

$10

Crostini With Olive Tapenade

$10

Margherita Flatbread

$10

Marinated Vegetables in Olive Oil & Balsamic

$10

Meatball Sliders

$10

Prosciutto e Mozzarella

$10

Prosciutto e Melon

$10

Toasted Ravioli

$10

Pizza

10” Pizza

Classica

Sauce & Mozzarella

$10

Primavera

Eggplant, Spinach, Artichokes, Mushrooms, Sauce & Mozzarella

$14

Genovese

Pesto Sauce, Sliced Tomatoes, Basil & Mozzarella

$12

Prosciutto & Arugula

Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Sliced Prosciutto, Arugula, Parmigiano Cheese & Olive Oil

$14

Cocktails

Italian Craft Cocktails

$10

Aperol Spritz

Bellini

Rossini

Negroni

Liquor

House Liquor

Sky Vodka

Bombay

Bacardi

Jim Beam

Dewars

Canadian Club

Hornitos Tequila

Beer

Draft Beer

Peroni

Skock Top

White & Rosé

Chardonnay

Moscato

Pinot Grigio

Rosato

Red

Cabernet Sauvignon

Chianti

Merlot

Montepulciano

Pinot Noir

Beverages (5)

Soft Drinks (Coke)

Iced Tea

Pellegrino, small

Pellegrino, large

Water, bottled

Caffe (5)

Americano

Cappucino

Espresso

Double Espresso

Hot Tea

Beer & Wine (51)

Bottled Domestic

Bud Light

Budweiser

High Noon Lime Hard Seltzer

High Noon Pineapple Hard Seltzer

Michelob Ultra

Miller Lite

Yuengling Traditional Lager

Bottled Import

Beck's Non-Alcoholic

Corona Extra

Corona Premier

Goose Island Goose IPA

Heineken Lager

Stella Artois

Draft

Shock Top Belgian White

Peroni Nastro Azzurro

Seasonal IPA

Fat Point Big Boga

Premium White & Rosé

Wente Vineyards Chardonnay Morning Fog

Cantine Teanum Pinot Grigio San Severo Favùgnë

Pillitteri Gewurztraminer Riesling Fusion

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc

House White & Rosé

Mezzacorona Chardonnay

Mezzacorona Moscato

Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio

Stemmari Rosé

Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc

Premium Red

Almadi Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore

Conundrum Wines Red

Cantine Teanum Otre Primitvo

J Vineyards & Winery Pinot Noir

Nero D'Avola 'Carmelos' Terre Siciliane

Villa Almadi Diego's Cabernet

Valle Segreta Super Tuscan

House Red

Cantine Teanum Favugne Rosso Montepulciano

Mezzacorona Cabernet Sauvignon

Mezzacorona Merlot

Mezzacorona Pinot Noir

Querceto Chianti

Malbec

Teanum Rosso Montepulciano

Sparkling

Riondo Prosecco

Rotari Brut Rosé, Split

Lambrusco

Signature Cocktails (9)

Carmelo's Old Fashioned

Makers Mark Bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Muddled Fruit, Orange Bitters

Retta Fiore

Strawberry Vodka, Passion Fruit Liqueur, House made Hibiscus Flower and Passion Tea Lemonade

Lavish Lady

Empress Gin, Fresh Blueberries and Lime Juice, Topped with Soda

Pink Panther

Bacardi Silver Rum, Dragon Fruit and Coconut Infusions, Lime Juice

Il Mostro

Don Julio Reposado Tequila, Cointreau, Fresh Raspberry Puree, Lime Juice

Lampone Margarita

Bacardi Silver Rum, Limoncello Liqueur, Fresh Basil and Lime Juice, Topped with Soda

Forbidden Sour

Canadian Club Whiskey, Orange and Blackberry Liqueurs, Homemade Sour

Alitalia

Makers Mark Bourbon, Averna Amaro, Aperol, Fresh Squeezed Lemon

Italian Sangria

A homemade recipe - Your Choice: Italian Casteggio Moscato, Limoncello, Elderflower Liqueur, Rosso, Sangue Di Guida, Grand Marnier, Christian Brothers Brandy pitcher prepared table-side

glass

Classic Cocktails (5)

Christine's Bellini

Prosecco, Absolut Apeach, Peach Puree

Rossini

Fresh Squeezed Lemons and Muddled Strawberries topped with Prosecco and garnished with a Strawberry

Sicilian Sidecar

Hennessey Cognac, Tuaca, Cointreu, fresh squeezed lemon and simple syrup

Aperol Spritz

Prosecco, Aperol, Soda Water

Negroni

Malfy Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Campari

Martini's (11)

Limoncello

Grey Goose Vodka, Limoncello Liqueur, Fresh Lemon

Pear Martini

Absolut Pears, Ginger Liqueur, Fresh Lemon

1908 Sunflower

Empress Gin, Cointreau, Elderflower, fresh citrus juices, topped with prosecco

Fragolino

Grey Goose Strawberry Lemongrass Vodka, St. Germaine, Fresh Strawberry Puree and Lime Juice

Secret Garden

Ketel One Cucumber Botanical Vodka, St. Germaine, Fresh Lime Juice and Muddled Mint

Testa Rossa Martini

Absolut Raspberry, Limoncello Liqueur, Fresh Lemon Juice and Raspberry Puree

Espresso Martini

Tito’s Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Chocolate Liqueur, Fresh Brewed Espresso

Tiramisu Martini

Absolut Vanilia Vodka, Tiramisu Italian Liqueur, Amaretto Liqueur, dusted with Cocoa Powder

Thin Mint Martini

Absolut Vanilla Vodka, Creme de menthe, Creme de cacao and cream

Crème Brûlée Martini

Absolut Vanilla Vodka, Bailey's and Biscotti liqueur

Chocolate Martini

Vanilla Vodka, Creme de cacao, Godiva, Chocolate Syrup

Coffee & Dessert Cocktails (7)

Grand Coffee

Grand Marnier, Kahlua, Creamy Chocolate Liqueur, Topped with Coffee, Whipped Cream and Orange Zest

Tiramisu Coffee

Dark Rum, Tiramisu Liqueur, Amaretto, Topped with Coffee, Whipped Cream and Cocoa Powder

Caramel Brûlée Latte

Absolute Vanilla Vodka, Biscotti Liqueur, Topped with Coffee, Whipped Cream and Caramel Drizzle

Raspberry Sorbet Mimosa

Raspberry Sorbet and Chambord, Topped with Prosecco and Raspberries

Sgroppino

Lemon Sorbet and Limoncello, Topped with Prosecco

Scotch Affogato

Glenlivet Founders Scotch, Baileys, Shot of Espresso, Served over Stracciatella Gelato

Rum Colada

Dark Rum, Kahlua, Rumchata, Served over Vanilla Gelato

Wine by the Glass (36)

Premium White & Rosé

Glass

Bottle

Bin: 120 - Wente Vineyards Chardonnay Morning Fog

2019 San Francisco Bay, California, United States

$12.00/$36.00

Bin: 122 - Cantine Teanum Pinot Grigio San Severo Favùgnë

2022 Puglia, Italy

$10.00/$36.00

Bin: 115 - Pillitteri Gewurztraminer Riesling Fusion

2017 Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada

$10.00/$38.00

Bin: 119 - Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc

2020 Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

$12.00/$38.00

House White & Rosé

Mezzacorona Chardonnay

$9.00

Mezzacorona Moscato

$9.00

Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio

$9.00

Stemmari Rosé

$9.00

Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc

$9.00

Red

Premium Red

Bin: 302 - Nero D'Avola "Carmelos" Terre Siciliane

2020 Sicily, Italy

$10.00/$42.00

Bin: 322 - Valle Segreta Super Tuscan

2021 Tuscany, Italy

$12.00/$48.00

Bin: 314 - Villa Almadi Diego's Cabernet

2018 Veneto, Italy

$10.00/$44.00

Bin: 306 - Cantine Teanum Otre Primitvo

2019 Puglia, Italy

$12.00/$48.00

Bin: 347 - J Vineyards & Winery Pinot Noir

2021 California, United States

$12.00/$44.00

Bin: 315 - Almadi Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore

2020 Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy

$12.00/$50.00

Bin: 339 - Conundrum Wines Red

2021 California, United States

$15.00/$56.00

House Red

Glass Bottle

Bin: 307 - Cantine Teanum Favugne Rosso Montepulciano

2020 Puglia, Italy

$10.00/$40.00

Mezzacorona Cabernet Sauvignon

$9.00

Mezzacorona Merlot

$9.00

Mezzacorona Pinot Noir

$9.00

Querceto Chianti

$9.00

Malbec

$10.00

Teanum Rosso Montepulciano

$10.00

Sparkling

Split

Riondo Prosecco

N.V. Veneto, Italy

$10.00

Rotari Brut Rosé, Split

Trentino, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

$10.00

Lambrusco

Emilia-Romagna, Italy

$10.00

White & Rosé Wine Bottles (34)

Italy

Sicilia

Glass

Bottle

Bin: 117 - Stemmari Rose

Sicily, Italy

$10.00/$28.00

Bin: 101 - Firriato Grillo Sicilia Altavilla Della Corte

Sicily, Italy

$42.00

Apulia

Bin: 122 - Cantine Teanum Pinot Grigio San Severo Favùgnë

2022 Puglia, Italy

$10.00/$36.00

Lombardia

Bin: 105 - Cantina di Casteggio Moscato Oltrepò Pavese

2018 Lombardia, Italy

$40.00

Veneto

Abruzzo

Piedmont

Bin: 106 - Picollo Ernesto Gavi DOCG

2019 Piedmont, Italy

$42.00

Tuscany

Campania

Bin: 109 - Greco Fontanavecchia

2018 Campania, Italy

$42.00

Bin: 108 - Falanghina Fontanavecchia DOC

2018 Campania, Italy

$52.00

Sardinia

Bin: 110 - Perla Rara Vermentino

2019 Sardinia, Italy

$52.00

Friuli

Bin: 116 - Antico Borgo Sauvignon Blanc

2019 Italy

$42.00

Bin: 104 - Antico Borgo Pinot Grigio

2019

$42.00

California

Bin: 107 - Luna Vineyards Rosé

California, United States

$42.00

Bin: 113 - Conundrum White Blend

2018 California, United States

$56.00

Bin: 112 - Grgich Hills Chardonnay

2019 Napa Valley, California, United States

$79.00

Bin: 120 - Wente Vineyards Chardonnay Morning Fog

2019 San Francisco Bay, California, United States

$12.00/$36.00

Bin: 121 - Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Chardonnay Karia

2018 Napa Valley, California, United States

$59.00

Oregon

Bin: 111 - Sweet Cheeks Pinot Gris

2020 Oregon, United States

$48.00

Interesting

Bin: 115 - Pillitteri Gewurztraminer Riesling Fusion

2017 Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada

$10.00/$38.00

Bin: 119 - Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc

2020 Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

$12.00/$38.00

Red Wine Bottles (67)

Italy

Sicilia

Glass

Bottle

Bin: 302 - Nero D'Avola "Carmelos" Terre Siciliane

2020 Sicily, Italy

$10.00/$42.00

Bin: 301 - Stemmari Cabernet Sauvignon Sicilia

Sicily, Italy

$28.00

Bin: 305 - Firriato Nero D'Avola Sicilia Harmonium

2014 Sicilia, Sicily, Italy

$80.00

Bin: 304 - Firriato Santagostino Baglio Soria Sicilia IGT

2015 Sicily, Italy

$54.00

Bin: 303 - Firriato Perricone Sicilia Ribeca

2015 Sicily, Italy

$76.00

Bin: 358 - Giulio Cesare

2013 Messina, Sicilia, Italy

$92.00

Apulia

Bin: 307 - Cantine Teanum Favugne Rosso Montepulciano

2020 Puglia, Italy

$10.00/$40.00

Bin: 306 - Cantine Teanum Otre Primitvo

2019 Puglia, Italy

$12.00/$48.00

Bin: 349 - Cantine Teanum 'Gran Tiati' Rosso Puglia IGT

2014 Puglia, Italy

$56.00

Bin: 307 - Cantine Teanum San Severo Favùgnë

2020 Puglia, Italy

$10.00/$36.00

Lombardia

Bin: 205 - Cantina di Casteggio Sangue di Giuda

2019 Lombardia, Italy

$40.00

Veneto

Bin: 314 - Villa Almadi Diego's Cabernet

2018 Veneto, Italy

$10.00/$44.00

Bin: 315 - Almadi Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore

2020 Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy

$12.00/$50.00

Bin: 334 - Villa Almaldi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG

2018 Veneto, Italy

$90.00

Bin: 318 - Villa Almadi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

2016 Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy

$129.00

Abruzzo

Bin: 309 - Sabbiano Montepulciano D'Abruzzo

2020 Abruzzo, Italy

$40.00

Bin: 310 - Marchesi Dè Cordano Montepulciano D'Abruzzo Aida

2019 Abruzzo, Italy

$50.00

Bin: 312 - Marchesi Dè Cordano Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva

Santinumi 2015 Abruzzo, Italy

$92.00

Piedmont

Bin: 356 - Bersano Barbaresco Mantico

2015 Langhe, Piedmont, Italy

$58.00

Bin: 354 - Anzivino Gattinara Riserva

2015 Northern Piedmont, Piedmont, Italy

$56.00

Bin: 319 - Roberto Ferraris Barbera D'Asti Superiore

2018 Asti, Piedmont, Italy

$44.00

Bin: 355 - Francesco Borgogno Langhe Nebbiolo

2020 Piedmont, Italy

$52.00

Bin: 320 - Borgognot Barolo Riserva

2013 Piedmont, Italy

$150.00

Bin: 328 - Borgognot Barolo del Commune di Barolo

2017 Piedmont, Italy

$89.00

Tuscany

Bin: 329 - Rosso di Montalcino

2021 Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy

$52.00

Bin: 322 - Valle Segreta Super Tuscan

2021 Tuscany, Italy

$12.00/$48.00

Bin: 360 - Argante Rosso Toscana Super Tuscan

2019 Buonconvento, Toscana, Italy

$64.00

Bin: 323 - Orsumella Chianti Classico

2020 Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

$52.00

Bin: 325 - Orsumella Chianti Classico Riserva

2018 Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

$68.00

Bin: 326 - Orsumella Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

2015 Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

$110.00

Bin: 332 - Patrizia Cencioni Brunello di Montalcino

2017 Italy

$120.00

Bin: 331 - Lisini Brunello di Montalcino Ugolaia

2016 Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy

$220.00

Campania

Bin: 350 - Aglianico Riserva Fontanavecchia

2010 Campania, Italy

$110.00

Sardinia

Bin: 335 - Corso Cannonau Di Sardegna

2021 Italy

$42.00

California

Bin: 357 - Scratch Pinot Noir

2017 California, United States, United States

$102.00

Bin: 339 - Conundrum Wines Red

2021 California, United States

$15.00/$56.00

Bin: 336 - Meiomi Pinot Noir

2021 Monterey, Santa Barbara, United States

$46.00

Bin: 347 - J Vineyards & Winery Pinot Noir

2021 California, United States

$12.00/$44.00

Bin: 343 - Belle Glos Pinot Noir Clark & Telephone Vineyard

2020 Santa Maria Valley, California, United States

$79.00

Bin: 342 - Joel Gott Cabernet Sauvignon 815

2021 California, United States

$48.00

Bin: 337 - Justin Vineyards & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon

2020 Central Coast, California, United States

$57.00

Bin: 344 - Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon

2019 Sonoma County, United States

$74.00

Bin: 348 - Amaryllis Cabernet Sauvignon

2015 St Helena, Californa

$142.00

Bin: 333 - Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon

2021 Napa Valley, California, United States

$175.00

Bin: 340 - Opolo Zinfandel Mountain Zinfandel

2020 Central Coast, United States

$58.00

Bin: 351 - Boeger El Dorado Petite Sirah

2018 Sierra Foothills, California, United States

$56.00

Bin: 353 - Eagle Eye Petit Verdot

2013 Napa Valley, California, United States

$128.00

Oregon

Bin: 338 - Lady Hill Merlot

2016 Washington, United States

$48.00

Bin: 341 - Sweet Cheeks Pinot Noir

2018 Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States

$68.00

Argentina

Bin: 346 - Unku Gran Reserva Malbec

2019 Mendoza, Argentina

$58.00

Chile

Interesting

Sparkling Wine Bottles (7)

Sparkling

Bottle

Bin: 206 - Prosecco Brut Millesimato Mille

N.V. Veneto, Italy

$48.00

Bin: 207 - J Vineyards & Winery Brut Rosé

N.V. Sonoma County, California, United States

$72.00

Bin: 202 - Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial

Champagne, France

$136.00

Bin: 204 - Moët & Chandon Champagne Nectar Imperial Rosé

N.V. Champagne, France

$169.00

Bin: 201 - Dom Pérignon Champagne

2006 Champagne, France

$395.00

VODKA (15)

SKYY

Absolut

Absolut Apeach

Absolut Citron

Absolut Mandrin

Absolut Raspberri

Absolut V anilla

Belvedere

Chopin

Grey Goose

Ketel One

Ketel One Botanicals

Skyy Cold Brew

Stoli

Tito’s

GIN (7)

BOMBAY

Beefeater

Bombay Sapphire

Hendrix

Malfy Gin

Tanqueray

Tanqueray 10

RUM (7)

BACARDI

Captain Morgan

Goslings

Malibu

Mount Gay

Myers Dark

Ron Zacapa

SCOTCH (13)

DEWARS

Chivas 12

Glenfiddich 12

Glenlivet 12

Glenlivet 15

Glenlivet 18

Glenmorangie 10

Johnnie Walker Red

Johnnie Walker Black

MaCallan 12

Lagavulin 16

The Balvenie 12

The Balvenie 21

BRANDY & COGNAC (5)

Christian Brothers

Courvoisier VSOP

D’usse’ XO

Hennessey

Martell Cordon Bleu

LIQUEURS (29)

Amaretto Disarrano

Averna, Amaro

B & B

Bailey’s Irish Cream

Campari

Chambord

Chocolate Liqueur, Godiva

Contreau

Cynar

Drambuie

Dry Vermouth, Cinzano

Fernet Branca

Fernet Branca Menta

Frangelico

Grand Marnier

Grappa, Marcati

Kahlua

Limoncello, Pallini

Liquor 43

PA MA

RumChata

Sambuca Romana, Black

Sambuca Romana, White

St Germaine

Strega

Sweet Vermouth, Cinzano

Tia Maria

Tiramisu Liqueur

Tuaca

TEQUILA (6)

HORNITOS SILVER

Don Julio Silver

Don Julio Reposado

Don Julio Anejo

Patron Silver

Patron Café 3

BOURBON & RYE (9)

JIM BEAM

Angels Envy

Basil Hayden

Buffalo Trace

Bulleit Rye

Knob Creek

Makers Mark

Russell’s Reserve 10

Woodford Reserve

WHISKEY (8)

CANADIAN CLUB (CC)

Crown Royal

Gentlemen Jack

Jack Daniels

Jameson

Seagrams 7

Seagrams VO

Southern Comfort

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Carmelo's Italian Ristorante Dinner Menu

Antipasti

Frutti Di Mare Grigliato

Grilled lobster tails, shrimp, sea scallops, Served with jumbo lump crab meat, garlic butter, & salmoriglio sauce. Servces 2—4

Calamari Fritti

Fried Domestic Squid served with Pomodoro Sauce

$16

Burrata Mangiafico

Crostini topped with Shaved Prosciutto, Arugula, Creamy Mozzarella, Imported Fig Jam, Olive Oil & Fig Balsamic Glaze

$16

Calamari Agro Dolce

Fried Domestic Squid tossed with a Cherry Pepper Garlic Sauce served over Arugula

$18

Bruschetta

Combination of Chopped Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella & Eggplant, Roasted Peppers, Pesto & Goat Cheese

$14

Carpaccio Di Manzo

Shaved Rare Filet Mignon served with Arugula Salad, Shaved Parmigiano Cheese, Lemon, Capers, Diced Onions, Balsamic Glaze & Olive Oil

$18

Antipasto Misto

Artistically arranged Thinly Sliced Imported Cured Meats, Cheeses, Olives, Crostini & Marinated Vegetables

$22

Cozze in Bianco or Possilipo

Sautéed Mussels with a choice of White Wine Garlic Butter Sauce or White Wine Tomato Broth served with Crostini

$18

Arancine Siciliane

Rice Balls filled with Meat sauce, Peas & Mozzarella fried & served with Pomodoro Sauce

$16

Prosciutto e’ Melone

Prosciutto wrapped Cantaloupe served with Arugula Salad, Olive Oil & Fig Balsamic Glaze GF

$14

Mamma's Polpette

Family recipe Meatballs simmered with Pomodoro Sauce, topped with Sopraffina Ricotta, Basil & Parmigiano Cheese

$16

Caprese Fior Di Latte

Fresh Sliced Mozzarella, Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Roasted Peppers & Basil Leaves served with drizzled E.v.o.o. & Balsamic Glaze GF

$14

Scampi

Large Shrimp Sautéed with Garlic, Parsley, Red Crushed Pepper, White Wine Lemon Butter Sauce. Served with Grilled Crostini

$18

Pastaria

Bucatini Amatriciana

Fresh hollow & thick Spaghetti with Sautéed Prosciutto, Garlic, Onion & Basil with a wine Pomodoro Sauce. Tossed with Romano Cheese

$26

add sauasage

add shrimp

$10

Stuffed Rigatoni Antonio

Tossed with Pomodoro Sauce, & Meatball baked with Fresh Mozzarella

$24

Penne alla Vodka

Crispy Pancetta flambéed with Vodka, Tomato & Cream Sauce

$22

add italian sausage

add chicken

$10

Fettuccine Alfredo

Creamy Parmigiano Sauce served over Fettuccine

$22

Bucatini Cacio E Pepe

Classic pecorino Romano and black pepper cream

$26

Gnocchi Bolognese

Potato Pasta tossed with Bolognese Sauce

$24

add fresh ricotta

Spaghetti con Polpette or Salsiccia

Choice of Homemade Meatball slowly simmered with Pomodoro Sauce or Italian Sausage

$22

Lasagna

Fresh Pasta Sheets layered with Meat Sauce, Ricotta & Mozzarella

$25

Fettuccine alla Marissa

Wilted Spinach, Pine Nuts, Eggplant, Roasted Tomatoes, Mushrooms tossed with Pesto Cream Sauce

$26

Gnocchi Tartufo

Potato pasta with mushrooms, black truffle Gorgonzola cream sauce & sausage

$32

Insalate

Add Chicken

$10

Add Shrimp

$10

Add Grilled Salmon

$18

Add 4oz Filet

$20

Insalata di Casa

Mixed Greens, Grape Tomatoes, Olives, Roasted Peppers, Sweet Onions, Artichokes & Peperoncinis (GF)

$14

add gorgonzola crumbles

Caesar Salad

Crispy Romaine, Ciabatta Croutons, Anchovies & Shaved Parmigiano tossed with Caesar Dressing

$14

Steak & Arugula Salad

4 oz Grilled Tenderloin, Arugula, Grape Tomatoes, Roasted Peppers, Onions, Gorgonzola Cheese tossed with Balsamic Vinaigrette & Parmigiano Cheese (GF)

$26

321 Retta Wedge Salad

Hearts of Romaine Leaves, Crispy Pancetta, Gorgonzola Crumbles, Grape Tomatoes, Red Onions, Blue Cheese Dressing & Balsamic Glaze Drizzle (GF)

$16

Carmelo's Signature Entrées

Shrimp & Scallops Limoncello

Sautéed with Artichokes, Capers, Sun Dried Tomatoes & Garlic finished with a Sweet Basil Limoncello infused Cream Sauce tossed with Pappardelle Pasta

$38

Pork Shank Ossobuco

All Natural Berkshire Pork, braised with tomatoes, vegetables, Red Wine, Veal Stock & herbs served with Gnocchi

$36

Shrimp Fra Diavolo

Shrimp sautéed with cherry peppers, garlic, white wine & spicy Pomodoro sauce served over a bed of spaghetti pasta

$28

Lobster Tail

Lobster Ravioli

With Shrimp, Cherry Tomatoes & Spinach in a Vodka Sauce

$30

Chicken Christine

Pan Fried Chicken Cutlet baked with Burrata Cheese, & Sliced Tomatoes served with Arugula Salad & Balsamic Glaze

$30

Bocconcini alla Marsala

Pan Seared Filet Mignon Medallions with Mushrooms & Marsala Sauce Baked Au Gratin’ with Romano & Fontina Cheese accompanied with Vegetable & choice of Vesuvio Potatoes or Truffle Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

$49

Salmon Tommaso

Baked Oregonata Style & topped with Cherry Tomatoes, Capers & Lemon Butter Sauce accompanied with Vegetable & choice of Vesuvio Potatoes or Truffle Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

$30

Surf & Turf

Grilled 8 oz Filet Mignon paired with Shrimp Scampi Style, accompanied with Vegetable & choice of Vesuvio Potatoes or Truffle Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

$59

Sacchettini Milani

Imported Pasta Purses filled with Pear & Cheeses served with Prosciutto, Spinach, Walnuts & Gorgonzola Cream Sauce

$28

Spaghetti Pescatore

Clams, mussels, shrimp, and calamari sautéed with garlic white wine tomato cream sauce

$36

FUSILLI VIVIANA

Fresh spiral pasta with Sausage, Roasted Tomatoes, Spinach, Garlic with a White Wine Roasted Pepper Cream Sauce

$34

LOBSTER IN BIANCO

6 oz Lobster tails sautéed with Olive Oil, Garlic, Roasted Tomatoes White Wine Butter Sauce. Served over Bucatini

$59

Grilled Entrées

16oz Bone-In Ribeye

Garlic & Olive Oil House Rub served with Roasted Garlic & Herb Compound Butter (GF)

$54

Bone-In Pork Chop Adriana

12 oz All Natural Duroc Bone-In Pork Chop served with sautéed Prosciutto, Spinach, Roasted Peppers & Mushrooms finished with a Madeira Wine Gorgonzola Sauce

$36

Carmelo’s 8oz Filet Mignon

Gorgonzola Crust, Montepulciano Demi Glaze, & Crispy Onion Straws

$56

Pesce Spada Taormina

Grilled Swordfish Loin topped with Sicilian Olive Tapenade, Grilled Lemon & Red Chili Oil (GF)

$34

Chicken Scallopine

Chicken Piccata

Sautéed with Capers, White Wine Lemon Butter Sauce

$28

Chicken Parmigiana

Pan fried Chicken Cutlet baked with Pomodoro Sauce & Mozzarella served with Spaghetti

$28

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Chicken Valentina

Topped with Eggplant, Prosciutto, Basil & Fontina Cheese finished with Marsala Wine Tomato Cream Sauce

$28

Veal Scallopine

Veal Marsala

Sautéed with Prosciutto, Mushrooms & Sweet Marsala Sauce

$30

Veal Parmigiana

Pan fried & baked with Pomodoro Sauce & Mozzarella served with Spaghetti

$30

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Veal Saltimboca

Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Spinach with a Sage Wine Butter Sauce baked with Fontina Cheese

$30

Sides

Penne with Pomodoro

Meatballs (2)

Sausage (2)

Fettucine Alfredo

Vesuvio Potatoes

Broccoli Oil & Garlic

Parmigiano Fries

House Salad

Cup of Pasta Fagioli

Pizza To-Go Menu

Traditional Pizza

Cheese

$22

Bianca

Ricotta Cheese, Garlic, Romano, Mozzarella, Olive Oil & Basil

$24

Margherita

Light Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella & Basil

$24

Vegetariana

Sauce, Mozzarella, Eggplant, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Onions, Spinach & Roasted Peppers

$26

Americana

Sauce, Mozzarella, Sausage, Meatballs & Pepperoni

$26

Proscuitto e Arugula

Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Parmigiano Cheese & Olive Oil

$26

Proscuitto & Gorgonzola

Prosciutto, Walnuts, Spinach, Onions, Gorgonzola Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Olive Oil & Parmigiano Cheese

$26

Carmelo's Special

Vodka Sauce, Sliced Tomatoes, Basil & Fresh Mozzarella

$26

Lasagna Pizza

Sauce, Mozzarella, Meatballs, Sausage, Basil & Ricotta Cheese

$26

Sicilian Pan Pizza

Sicilian Cheese

$26

Pizzolo (Stuffed Pizza)

Stuffed Pizzolo Vegetariano

Eggplant, Mushrooms, Onions, Spinach, Tomatoes, Light Sauce & Mozzarella Cheese

$24

Parma Pizzolo

Imported Prosciutto, Sopressata, Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella & Parmigiano Cheese

$24

Nutella Pizzolo

Stuffed with Nutella Topped with Powered Sugar & Fruit

$18

Additional Toppings

Meats

Pepperoni, Sausage, Bacon, Ham, Meatball

2.50 each

Specialty Meats

Proscuitto, Sopressata

3.50 each

Vegetables

Basil, Green Peppers, Mushrooms, Onions, Spinach, Tomatoes

2.50 each

Specialty Vegetables

Artichokes, Arugula, Roasted Peppers

3.50 each

Cheese

Ricotta Cheese, Fresh Mozzarella, Extra Cheese

3.50 each

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the happy hour specials at Carmelo's Italian Ristorante?

Carmelo's Italian Ristorante offers: $10 Italian craft cocktails, $7 house liquor. $10 appetizers and $10-14 pizzas

Does Carmelo's Italian Ristorante have food specials during happy hour?

Yes, Carmelo's Italian Ristorante offers food specials during happy hour: $10 appetizers and $10-14 pizzas

Does Carmelo's Italian Ristorante have a cocktail or drinks menu?

Yes. Carmelo's Italian Ristorante lists 345 drinks on this page under Happy Hour, Beverage Menu, Full Wine Menu, Full Liquor Menu, Drinks. Italian Craft Cocktails 10, House Liquor 7, Draft Beer 4.

What food does Carmelo's Italian Ristorante serve?

Carmelo's Italian Ristorante publishes Pizza To-Go Menu, Dinner Menu, 90 dishes. Dishes start at 2.

Does Carmelo's Italian Ristorante have dessert?

Yes, 7 on the menu.

Where is Carmelo's Italian Ristorante located?

Carmelo's Italian Ristorante is located at 321 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950.

Is Carmelo's Italian Ristorante good for groups?

Carmelo's Italian Ristorante is an italian restaurant in Punta Gorda. For large groups, we recommend calling ahead at +1 941-621-4091 to check availability.

What type of restaurant is Carmelo's Italian Ristorante?

Carmelo's Italian Ristorante is an italian restaurant located in Punta Gorda, FL.