Carini's Pizzeria & Restaurant — Restaurant in Wallingford

Management and service is less than professional. High turnover of servers is likely due to owner mistreatment. On the 3 occasions I dined at Carini's, I observed the owner yelling at waitstaff as though the waiter was a 5 year old child, and right out in the open in the presence of customers!

Sure, they may make a decent Pizza, but the food is as good as the average Italian in the area. I'd suggest checking out Avanti's in South Meriden. They're prices range about average, but their efforts in creating "Authentic Italian Cuisine" rate far better in Pizza, Entrees, Appetizers, and especially prompt, friendly, professional service.

But if you must go, keep in mind that Carini's is ill equipped to handle a dinner rush! I'd suggest ordering your food "to go", especially if you wish to eat it in less than 2 hours. Perhaps the owner's ploy of forcing patrons to wait for silverware, water, and bread will theoretically increase the amount of the check, tip, and assist in inflating his ego. This tactless practice ultimately left a bad taste in this reviewer's mouth. The food and service wasn't nearly worth allowing myself to be forced to fill my aching belly with soda and appetizers while the kitchen and waitstaff tried to get it together.

If you wish to attempt to dine and disregard this warning, whatever you do, don't go to Carini's for a sit down dinner on a weekend evening, it's simply not worth the wait or the hassle!

If Carini's wants to survive in this economy, someone over there should seek professional advice from one of those...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at this amazing Italian restaurant, and I must say, it was one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure everything was perfect throughout the entire meal.

The food was absolutely delicious! Every dish I tried was full of authentic Italian flavors and prepared with great attention to detail. The pasta was cooked to perfection, the sauces were rich and flavorful, and the ingredients tasted incredibly fresh. I especially loved the lasagna—it was one of the best I’ve ever had. The pizza was also fantastic, with a crispy thin crust and just the right amount of cheese and toppings.

The ambiance of the restaurant made the experience even better. The lighting, the music, and the decor all created a cozy and relaxing environment that made me feel like I was in a small trattoria in Italy.

Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves Italian cuisine. Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner, a family meal, or just a place to enjoy some great food, this place is perfect. I’ll definitely be coming...

If I could give this place a negative review, I would. Visited for the first time to get 2 Italian subs with roasted reds, mayo, oil and vinegar. The lettuce N tomato should be included in the price due to the menu. Came out to 42$. Like how? I asked this and was given the answer that it was 6$ to add each additional toppings to the grinders. At first, I was okay with the price because we also ordered a small cheese pizza. After being rung up and waiting for the pizza at the counter. The gentleman who rang me out asked why I was standing their and I replied with, "waiting on the pizza we ordered," he responded with, "I didn't ring you up for that"! So 42$ wasn't enough. Then, I was charged an additional 10$. Very basic food didn't taste that great, and service was horrid. I'd never return this establishment again. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME! Also, the bread wasn't worth it. Should've went...