Café Carmela – Carmela": It is an Italian
Café Carmela invites guests into a spirited sanctuary where the irresistible scent of truffle-dusted fries and bubbling mozzarella creates an immediate sense of indulgence. The kitchen masterfully balances the crunch of golden arancini with the cool, creamy elegance of burrata caprese, while an array of artisan wings glazed in sweet chili honey brings a bold, contemporary energy to every shared plate.
2859 Holme Avenue https://cafecarmelaphilly.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Carmela": It is an Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at Café Carmela
Dairy-Free at Café Carmela
Café Carmela in Philadelphia has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Add Grilled Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Café Carmela
Café Carmela in Philadelphia has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Add Grilled Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Café Carmela
Café Carmela in Philadelphia has 22 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Caesar Salad, The Maggs and Burrata Caprese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Café Carmela
Café Carmela in Philadelphia has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yo Cugine, Ralphie Ravioli and Don Cheech's Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Café Carmela
Café Carmela in Philadelphia has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Truffle Fries, Add Cheese Sauce and Aqua Panna. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Café Carmela
Café Carmela in Philadelphia has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Truffle Fries, Add Cheese Sauce and Aqua Panna. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Café Carmela
Café Carmela in Philadelphia has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including San Pellegrino Drinks and Regular Coffee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Café Carmela
Café Carmela in Philadelphia has 24 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tiramisu, Cannoli Cake and The Maggs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Café Carmela
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Ralphie Ravioli | 14.2 g | 127.8 g |
| Italiano | 103 g | 70.7 g |
| The Prov Pie | 10.6 g | 55.2 g |
| Meatball Salad | 91.2 g | 53.3 g |
| Don Cheech's Steak | 18.2 g | 46.8 g |
| The Maggs | 0.8 g | 39.7 g |
| Drunken' Rigatoni | 36.6 g | 39.6 g |
| Sicilian Wings | 77.4 g | 38 g |
| Bianco | 47.8 g | 37.9 g |
| Garlic Buffalo Parmesan Wings | 20.8 g | 33.5 g |
| The Nonni | 49.2 g | 33.4 g |
| Gnocchi My Nini | 45 g | 27.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests appreciate the friendly demeanor of the staff and the approachable atmosphere, noting that the service maintains a welcoming and relaxed pace. Celebrated for its reliable menu, diners find the food quality to be consistent
Menu
Small Plates
- Fried Mozzarella - $12: San Marzano tomato, grana padano cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Fries - $10: Hand cut fries, truffle oil, Romano cheese Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oh My Sweet Ricotta - $14: Crostini, Whipped Ricotta, Calabrian Chili Infused Honey, Crushed Pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arancini - $12: Fried rice balls, sharp provolone, basil pesto, San Marzano tomato Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Buffalo Parmesan Wings - $16: Blue cheese crumble, Romano cheese, blue cheese dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Honey Wings - $16: Calabrian chili infused honey, cucumber ranch Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sicilian Wings - $16: Rosemary, lemon dry rub, onions, cherry peppers, Romano cheese, cucumber ranch Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Caesar Salad - $12: House dressing, romaine, garlic roasted croutons, Grana Padano cheese, anchovy Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata Caprese - $15: Fresh tomato, baby arugula, balsamic, EVOO Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatball Salad - $15: Romaine, tomato, onion, red wine vinegar, EVOO, meatballs, ricotta cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- 10th Street Salad - $16: Romaine, Pepperoni, Salami, Banana Peppers, Cucumber, Tomato, Onion, Olives, Sharp Provolone, Oregano, Red Wine Vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- American Boy - $18: Whole milk mozzarella, San Marzano tomato, oregano, upside-down Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margherita - $20: San Marzano tomato, hand pulled fresh Fior Di Latte mozzarella, grana padano, basil, EVOO Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Maggs - $20: Infusion of plain pizza and margherita, fresh Fiore di Latte mozzarella, whole milk mozzarella, fresh basil, EVOO Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Prov Pie - $20: Aged sharp provolone, San Marzano tomato, oregano, grana padano cheese, upside-down Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bianco - $20: Whole milk mozzarella, hand pulled fresh Fior Di Latte mozzarella, ricotta, roasted garlic, oregano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- South Philly Pizzaz - $22: Cooper sharp cheese, fresh tomato, banana peppers, oregano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mamma Leuzzi's Pie - $26: Hand pulled fresh Fior Di Latte mozzarella, whole milk mozzarella, baby arugula, prosciutto di parma, balsamic, EVOO Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Nonni - $32: Square pie 16x16, whole milk & hand pulled Fiore di Latte Mozzarella, San Marzano tomato, basil, EVOO Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Macaroni
- Carm's Parm - $20: Choice of chicken, meatball, or eggplant, parm style, rigatoni San Marzano Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ralphie Ravioli - $20: Cheese ravioli, veal, pork, beef, bolognese, San Marzano tomato, grana padano cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Drunken' Rigatoni - $20: San Marzano tomato, cream, stateside vodka, basil, grana padano cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ariani's Craving - $22: Orecchiette pasta, hot Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, cannellini beans, EVOO Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Mac N' Cheese - $24: Campanella pasta, house cheese blend, crabmeat, toasted breadcrumb Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi My Nini - $22: Ricotta gnocchi, gorgonzola cream, fresh spinach Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Italiano - $16: Chicken cutlet, broccoli rabe, sharp provolone, roasted hot or sweet peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yo Cugine - $16: Dry cured Italian meats, sharp provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, red wine vinegar, EVOO Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parmigiano - $14: Chicken cutlet, meatballs, or eggplant, parm style, San Marzano tomato, grana padano cheese, fresh basil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Don Cheech's Steak - $16: Sliced ribeye, with or without onions, cooper sharp cheese, sharp provolone, or cheese sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Giardino - $14: Crispy eggplant, fresh Fior Di Latte mozzarella, fresh tomato, baby arugula, balsamic, EVOO Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Joey's Hot Honey - $18: Chicken cutlet, Prosciutto di parma, fresh Fior Di Latte mozzarella, calabrian chili infused honey Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tiramisu - $10: Coffee cake, espresso, Kahlua, savoiardi biscuits, chocolate flakes, mascarpone mousse Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Peanut Butter Explosion - $10: Chocolate candy bar bottom, peanut butter ganache, chocolate mousse, peanuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Affogato - $10: Vanilla or chocolate gelato over double shot of espresso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- New York Cheese Cake - $10: Vanilla cheesecake, graham cracker crust, amarena cherries, vanilla whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Cannoli Cake - $10: Vanilla cake, cannoli cream, vanilla whipped cream, chocolate chips, mini cannoli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Gelato - $8: Imported Italian ice cream - daily flavors Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Espresso - $5
- Double Espresso - $6
- Cappuccino - $8
- Regular Coffee - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Hot Tea - $4
- Soft Drinks - $2: Coke, Cherry Coke, Diet Dr. Pepper, Ginger Ale, Sprite
- San Pellegrino Drinks - $4: Aranciata, Limonata, Aranciata rossa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Aqua Panna - $4: Natural water Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC
Add-ons
- Add Grilled Chicken - $8 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add Cheese Sauce - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Café Carmela
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Café Carmela is an Italian restaurant with a moderate ($$) price range for its selection of pizzas and artisan wings.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided data for Café Carmela does not include information regarding the specific number of reviews the restaurant has received.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Café Carmela is unique for its artisan wings glazed in sweet chili honey and its extensive range of 28 dietary-specific options.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Yes, the restaurant has a website at https://cafecarmelaphilly.com/ which provides information and online ordering options.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This Italian restaurant offers a relaxed, approachable atmosphere and consistent food quality suitable for casual dates or moderate-budget gatherings.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The menu offers Meatball Salad for keto, low-carb, and diabetic diets, while Affogato provides a gluten-free option; no specific vegan dishes are listed.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Guests appreciate the friendly staff, approachable atmosphere, and consistent food quality, specifically noting the reliable menu and welcoming service pace.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Café Carmela specializes in Italian cuisine, featuring menu highlights such as artisan pizzas, arancini, burrata caprese, and various pasta dishes.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- First-time visitors can expect a moderate-priced Italian restaurant with friendly service, consistent food quality, and a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- This restaurant supports numerous diets including keto, gluten-free, vegetarian, mediterranean, high-protein, low-carb, and dairy-free options across its Italian menu.
- Is Café Carmela dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Café Carmela has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Add Grilled Chicken.
- What can I eat at Café Carmela on a dairy-free diet?
- Add Grilled Chicken carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Café Carmela have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including San Pellegrino Drinks and Regular Coffee.
- Is Café Carmela gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Café Carmela?
- Ralphie Ravioli, at roughly 127.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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