Following an eventful and happy day of Sangria and Lager’s proposal (congrats to them!!! YAY!), we had a celebratory dinner at Carmelo’s in West Vancouver because it was near Whytecliff Park, where Lager popped the question. Carmelo’s is a very cozy, intimate and romantic restaurant (without the pretentiousness that could sometimes come along with these types of restaurants). I would like to highlight the impeccable service that night. Our server and bussers kept coming around every 5-10 minutes, filling our water, clearing plates, making sure everything was okay.
December 21, 2016
Came here for staff Christmas dinner. The service was excellent as the waitress kept constantly coming to check up on us for drinks before ordering since we were waiting for a coworker to arrive. The overall food was very delicious.
Free Appetizer Bread: I LOVED their aioli they served with the bread. I couldn't stop eating it.
Dungeness crab cake with Scallop: Super delicious. Soft. Full of dungeness crab. The scallop was cooked the perfection.
Pasta: I got the Linguini Di Mare, but I switched up the tomato sauce into the garlic and cream sauce. It was damn delicious. Even the waitress said it smelt so good. I devoured it so fast. It was kind of embarrassing almost since all my coworkers barely touched their's and I was almost done.
Tiramisu Cake: In my opinion, they soaked the lady fingers way too long. It was soggy. It made the overall cake not appetizing.
Carmelo's is a staple in West Vancouver. I have been going since I was a kid for countless family dinners, and over the years they have consistently delivered tasty Italian food, great service and an inviting atmosphere. They have an extensive menu with all the classics, but also serve delicious daily specials. I've noticed that the ingredients are always really fresh, especially their seafood. As another plus, the kitchen is willing to make substitutions and special requests with any meal. If you happen to be in West Van and are looking for a family-friendly environment and satisfying Italian meal, head to Carmelo's!
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