Take it from me, an award winning chef who’s had his work Featured everywhere from My Own Restaurant, to the Queens Estate, #1 rated Bed and Breakfasts, major television networks, Cookware companies, Cooking championships, and a social media following from “Here to Hollywood” as I like to say with everyone from Locals to major celebrities who follow my work, I can honestly say You couldn’t find better than the people, or the Original Recipes Than You’ll find right Here at Carmine’s, I absolutely Loved every single thing I’ve tasted, and time spent with this Unbelievably special family thats as full of Heart, as they are with Talent

From the moment We arrived we were greeted by the Hilarious Christopher, who is sure to make you smile, Followed by Our server Gabby who let me just tell You, has a Heart of Gold Like Few You’ll ever meet, she’s got a love of Her family, and the people she serves, There’s really a commonality there between all of the people I’ve had the great pleasure of meeting, Including Carmen, The gentle giant who has a Heart of gold combined with a Love of those He serves, as a well recognized Chef, I can tell you one thing, He’s got talent to spare!

Their unspoken family secret besides their knockout original recipes is their willingness to do what others won’t when it comes to continually trying to improve, share, and create which is something A business as popular and competitively ranked as the top taste in all of Latrobe could just as easily coast on their successes, But no, not this family, They’re Far better and More caring than that, Honestly, I could spend all Afternoon Recalling one thing after the other after the other that I Loved about this Fine Restaurant and The Family who Runs it, But It would only keep You from getting in there sooner, so, Before I talk about the food, I just wanted to say This family is of the Most Generously kind, Genuinely Good Hearted, Down to Earth families you could ever be proud to support and give your business to, Because their talent, kindhearted efforts, warm welcome, and quality time they’ll spend with anyone to treat you like a part of this incredible family, is an unparalleled gift that No other restaurant I’ve been has felt as warm, genuine, or effortless

One last thing, The Food! From the moment My Nose carried me in the door like one of those old cartoons that shows a Hungry patron being led by their nose in from the outside, I could see A full house of Happy, Smiling Carmine’s fans, Full plates, generous portions, And Low prices written on their special boards and menus, each plate that passed me looked one step better than the last, I stopped to photograph it all so I could remember what I wanted to try in my future visits and social media reviews I want to share with my fans!, I encourage you to do the same! The Salad Dressing is a local favorite, I had to try it and Picked up several bottles to take home with me, Their Side salad is the best around with an assortment of Fresh, crisp Veggies, The Calzones are unbelievable with Gossamer thin crust, stuffed with delicious ingredients and Full of flavor, The Big Ragu sandwich was, as two people at Our table Agreed “The Best Sandwich We’ve ever had” the Chicken parm should be called “Chicken Parm to Feed an Arm-y!!!!” It’s huge, And their famous “Pittsburgh Style Pizza” was the single best pizza I’ve ever had that was loaded with Sausage and pepperoni I loved it all and won’t forget each moment with this Beautifully kind Family, or the memory of their Family Recipes that will remain with me as they’ve set the bar for what Italian Food “Should Be” Thank You Carmine’s, I wish You and all Who enter the very best Health, Happiness, Warm Memories, Returned Rewards, and Rich Blessings of Success!

-Chef Dan, Lancaster County, PA ChefDaniel Lancaster Pennsylvania (on Facebook) Creator of “The Queens Soup” “Dans Paper Plate” QVC Buyers Presentation, World Food Championships World Chef Event competitor, Former executive chef The Inn at Westwynd Farm Gotham Steel / Original OrGreenic Cookware