Carmelina - Brescia — Restaurant in Brescia

We had a reservation for 3 people for 13.30, we were seated at 13.43. The waitress that was taking our order didn’t speak any english. We were pointing at what we wanted on the menu. She didn’t confirm the order with us. There were plates on the table, but our waitress took them away and disappeared for 50 minutes. Another waitress gave us plates so we could eat bread and bruschetta on them. The cheese on the bruschetta was very sour. We were ignored for the whole time, while other clients, that were Italian, were looked after. After 50 minutes of waiting we finally got our dishes, but they were completely wrong. We got another pasta that we didn’t order and we were told to wait even longer for the meatballs. We decided to eat the pasta we got, because we were very hungry. The restaurant closed by this point, we were the only ones left. All of the pasta we got were extremely salty. Spaghetti was undercooked, it was crunchy. The clams were so salty, all I tasted was salt. Two different waiters were trying to explain our complaints to the main waitress, but she said the pasta is supposed to be salty. We’ve eaten in many Italian restaurants and no pasta was ever that salty. We had a lot of problems to even get a discount on the dishes we didn’t eat. We were supposed to have a 20% discount with the fork, but I don’t think it was ever given to us. The receipt was very unclear and I didn’t even know what I paid for. On the receipt it said we ordered another kind of bruschetta which were more expensive. We were told that’s how they do it, they put a discount on the more expensive ones on the receipt, so it sums up to the cheaper ones. Maybe we paid for half of the undercooked pasta, we don’t know, nobody explained that to us. I think we were treated like this because we were tourists. It was the worst experience I’ve ever had in...

Pit stop in Brescia brought us here. The town was dead on a Monday night the waiter filled us in “only the chains are open and we are a chain” okay… He had brought an open bottle of white and unopened red. Like most times when ordering wine the waiter proceeds to pour my wife a couple of ounces of white hold the bottle for her to taste, she she does acknowledges it’s satisfactory and the waiter puts the bottle down. He then announces he’s opening a fresh bottle of red pours two or three ounces I taste acknowledging it’s good and he now proceed to place the bottle and cork on the table. I remind him we ordered a glass of wine not a bottle “yes I know” then walks away leaving us both with about two to three ounces of wine. We’ve been in Italy three weeks now and just didn’t know what to say. Actually this is the smallest glass of wine I’ve ever been served in my 65 years on this planet. We just laughed. Pizza was good but don’t go out of your way...

This establishment is truly exceptional. Upon entering, one is enveloped in an atmosphere that exudes a sense of exclusivity and familiarity, akin to discovering a hidden gem. The ambiance is warm and inviting, setting the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. The portions are generously sized, ensuring a satisfying meal that may even prompt you to take home leftovers. The beverages are expertly crafted, captivating the palate with their delectable flavors. However, the true highlight of the menu is the dessert selection, which is nothing short of extraordinary. Each dessert is a culinary masterpiece, meticulously presented and bursting with flavor. Whether you have a sweet tooth or not, these desserts are sure to leave a lasting impression, captivating your senses from the very first bite. This establishment is a must-visit destination for those seeking an indulgent...