Savor the genuine flavors of Northern Italian cuisine at Carino’s. This elegant restaurant offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for a fine dining experience or a relaxed family meal. Enjoy classic pasta dishes, fresh seafood, and vegetarian options prepared with care. What sets Carino’s apart isn’t just the food—it’s the feeling you get when you walk through the door. We believe in attentive, old-school service. Our team takes time to get to know you, check in often, and make sure everything is just right. It’s this care that keeps guests coming back again and again.
Northern Italian specialties are served at this refined bar & eatery, which features a piano lounge.
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Address: 9524 Blind Pass Rd # 5, St Pete Beach, FL 33706
Phone: (727) 360-8502
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halie corcoran
This was the best restaurant we’ve ever had in flordia by far. We are from chicago and have extremely high standards for food and always come to different parts of Florida and are almost always disappointed with food but this place really impressed us. Most authentic Italian restaurant we’ve ever tried in Florida. Everything was so good it really blew our minds. The service was phenomenal & every dish was so fresh and you can taste that everything is homemade. I got 3 bowls of the tortellini in brodo because it was that good. My husband got capellini Italiano, it was basically an angel hair pasta with marinara sauce. But it was so fresh and the flavor has so much complexity. Our server Christian was the absolutely best and made our experience so much better.
Everyone in the restaurant from the moment we walked in and walked out was so kind and went over the top with kindness and customer service excellence!!! Absolutely will come again!!!
… moreEveryone in the restaurant from the moment we walked in and walked out was so kind and went over the top with kindness and customer service excellence!!! Absolutely will come again!!!
Jean Boilloz
Fabulous ! Johanna was our waitress and she was awesome, she recommended the lamb
The rack of lamb don’t only look good. It is ! We also had the special jumbo shrimp and crab pasta with the house pink sauce. If its an option its a mist order.
… moreThe rack of lamb don’t only look good. It is ! We also had the special jumbo shrimp and crab pasta with the house pink sauce. If its an option its a mist order.
Nick Lukach
I would like to start this review with compliments to Carino and his wonderful brother HAMID. Every time I come for dinner I’m treated like a King. The service and food is second to none. I just feel so good driving to the restaurant knowing that my family is going to have a wonderful experience. Secondly, I would love to give a super great shout out to my waiter CHRISTIAN who is a top notch professional. His knowledge of the menu and all of the fine Italian dishes available is at a high level. His constant attention at my table during my dinner is his specialty. CHRISTIAN has a great table side manner and most importantly a great sense of humor. He made us feel special and walked us out personally with thank you’s and kind words. When I was back in my car with my family we all talked about how great our time was at Carino’s with Christian and Hamid.
… moreJennifer Strollo
From the moment we stepped in the door, we were greeted and treated as family! We’re from Massachusetts and dine frequently in the North End of Boston where they are know for their authentic Italian cuisine. Carino’s food was fresh and absolutely delicious! Five stars hands down. What a great experience dining here! Thank you to all the staff at Carino’s, we will definitely be back !
Jennifer & Ralph Strollo
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Joseph Bagnasco
Kachida was an outstanding waitress and truly made our experience memorable. She was friendly, attentive, and professional from start to finish. She knew the menu well, made great recommendations, and always checked in at the perfect times without being intrusive. Her warm attitude and excellent service really stood out. We felt well taken care of and would absolutely love to be served by Kachida again. Highly recommended!”
… moreWestshore Web Development
Why have I NEVER heard of Carino’s Northern Italian Restaurant before yesterday!!
We haven’t had Italian food but a few times this year since I’ve given up pasta and most sauces for the health journey back from diabetes…. and Meredith Morey has a special place in her heart for great Italian food. Last night we got to scratch that itch!
We drove down Gulf Blvd south from Park Blvd and through John’s Pass to admire the growing number of tourists and locals filling the parking lots and stores with business. The sunset was deep gold as we drove over the bridge and we ended up over next door to Shrimpy’s (almost across the street from Sea Dog Brewery) at Carino’s Northern Italian.
It was later around 8pm when we arrived and we invited friends to join us out there as we enjoy trying new places (and going to our favorites) together often. They were about 15 minutes behind us and they served us toasted bread and butter with an oil/seasonings mix. I didn’t have any bread but I did taste the oil seasonings and it was really good. We enjoyed hanging out and the new owner stopped by and we talked a bit.
Chris explained the 35 year history of the family that has been the backbone of Carino’s and how he recently became the new owner. I’ve been here in the area for that whole 35+ years and never heard of the place! That seems to be the reason new ownership and some new tech/marketing can renew the longstanding business.
Okay, the food… WONDERFUL. I got the rack of lamb with veggies instead of pasta. It would usually have mashed potatoes and spinach but I asked if I could get something other than the potatoes and our server mentioned I could go with double spinach. GLAD I did! It was great. I ate everything on the plate (except the bones) and it all followed my diet pretty close. There were some toasted breadcrumbs on the grilled rack but those really added to the rustic flavor. Meredith DOES NOT like lamb and I had her try a bite and she loved it.
Meredith got the chicken parm, and fell in love with the red sauce. She got penne pasta with the same red sauce for her side and ended up bringing half of everything home. It was one of her most enjoyable authentic chicken parm dinners. She also had ordered a bowl of pasta fagioli soup before the meal and said it was fantastic. Wishing I had tried it. I did try the Brie! Friends ordered the Brie appetizer and I don’t usually like Brie much but they had like a pesto topping and it was VERY good. I didn’t have it on any bread but happy I gave it a shot.
The rest of the table had Veal Piccata, Chicken Piccata and the house special yesterday which was a veal Osso Buco. Never having it before Josh thought the tiny fork in the middle for the bone marrow was a new experience he would pass up so his dad really enjoyed it. He ordered some bread and put it on that. Yumm!
Everyone really enjoyed dinner and we will for sure be back. With having so many kids, we rarely go out to nicer restaurants as the spend is more than I enjoy experience but this was well worth it. It’s going to be a special occasion spot for us moving forward.
Not sure how I’ve missed this place as long as I have, anyone else in Seminole Happenings been there over the years? They have a piano bar lounge next door that seats like 50 people and pur next trip over there will be on one those nights. Very happy about the beaches being more busy and seeing tourists back! There was a patron there I spoke to that said he’s been going there 20 years and his wife has been going there since she was a child. He travels to Florida here and there and MUST stop in each time because it’s still his favorite. I asked him what he recommended and hands down it was the chicken parm. He also ordered calamari which we will have to try next time.
Bravo! This will be added to our list. Can’t wait to go back.
… moreWe haven’t had Italian food but a few times this year since I’ve given up pasta and most sauces for the health journey back from diabetes…. and Meredith Morey has a special place in her heart for great Italian food. Last night we got to scratch that itch!
We drove down Gulf Blvd south from Park Blvd and through John’s Pass to admire the growing number of tourists and locals filling the parking lots and stores with business. The sunset was deep gold as we drove over the bridge and we ended up over next door to Shrimpy’s (almost across the street from Sea Dog Brewery) at Carino’s Northern Italian.
It was later around 8pm when we arrived and we invited friends to join us out there as we enjoy trying new places (and going to our favorites) together often. They were about 15 minutes behind us and they served us toasted bread and butter with an oil/seasonings mix. I didn’t have any bread but I did taste the oil seasonings and it was really good. We enjoyed hanging out and the new owner stopped by and we talked a bit.
Chris explained the 35 year history of the family that has been the backbone of Carino’s and how he recently became the new owner. I’ve been here in the area for that whole 35+ years and never heard of the place! That seems to be the reason new ownership and some new tech/marketing can renew the longstanding business.
Okay, the food… WONDERFUL. I got the rack of lamb with veggies instead of pasta. It would usually have mashed potatoes and spinach but I asked if I could get something other than the potatoes and our server mentioned I could go with double spinach. GLAD I did! It was great. I ate everything on the plate (except the bones) and it all followed my diet pretty close. There were some toasted breadcrumbs on the grilled rack but those really added to the rustic flavor. Meredith DOES NOT like lamb and I had her try a bite and she loved it.
Meredith got the chicken parm, and fell in love with the red sauce. She got penne pasta with the same red sauce for her side and ended up bringing half of everything home. It was one of her most enjoyable authentic chicken parm dinners. She also had ordered a bowl of pasta fagioli soup before the meal and said it was fantastic. Wishing I had tried it. I did try the Brie! Friends ordered the Brie appetizer and I don’t usually like Brie much but they had like a pesto topping and it was VERY good. I didn’t have it on any bread but happy I gave it a shot.
The rest of the table had Veal Piccata, Chicken Piccata and the house special yesterday which was a veal Osso Buco. Never having it before Josh thought the tiny fork in the middle for the bone marrow was a new experience he would pass up so his dad really enjoyed it. He ordered some bread and put it on that. Yumm!
Everyone really enjoyed dinner and we will for sure be back. With having so many kids, we rarely go out to nicer restaurants as the spend is more than I enjoy experience but this was well worth it. It’s going to be a special occasion spot for us moving forward.
Not sure how I’ve missed this place as long as I have, anyone else in Seminole Happenings been there over the years? They have a piano bar lounge next door that seats like 50 people and pur next trip over there will be on one those nights. Very happy about the beaches being more busy and seeing tourists back! There was a patron there I spoke to that said he’s been going there 20 years and his wife has been going there since she was a child. He travels to Florida here and there and MUST stop in each time because it’s still his favorite. I asked him what he recommended and hands down it was the chicken parm. He also ordered calamari which we will have to try next time.
Bravo! This will be added to our list. Can’t wait to go back.
Jennifer Shouse
Overall great experience. Have eaten here several times, usually I have it delivered but picked it up this time. I always get the chicken parm with penne and this time I indulged and had the chocolate mousse cake as well. Portions are always large and also comes with a big piece Italian bread too. The photo doesn’t do it justice, this is after eating on it twice, and the pasta was in a separate container because the chicken took up the whole large container.
… moreDebbie Lewis
Carino’s food is terrific.
But that is the only good thing we can say about it. The decor is severely outdated in the dining room, and the piano room is just a joke. Looks like Las Vegas lycra hanging on the walls. Tacky, tacky, tacky.
We were told a piano player would be in there to start at 7:00 so we decided to eat in there for the first time. Nobody plays on the piano. There’s a little keyboard shoved up against the piano that some guy behind a curtain (at least from our vantage point) played eventually. Nothing like the sign outside with the guy wearing a tuxedo and singing.
Joanna was our server and we hardly saw her all night. As she explained when she gave us our check it was because they had given her a bunch of tables in the other room and only one in the piano room which was us. It means our party of four had one round of drinks all night, because we never saw Joanna. We would have had several more. She was not very welcoming or friendly… until she brought the check over apologizing for being MIA… then she was bright and bubbly. A little too late for us.
As I mentioned, at least the food was terrific and our guests loved the food as well.
Last note: that piano room is closed up five other nights a week. The smell of mold and mildew permeated the room. We should have asked to move to the main dining room but were trying not to be a pain during what seemed like a very busy time. If it wasn’t for the food it would have been a zero out of five experience.
… moreBut that is the only good thing we can say about it. The decor is severely outdated in the dining room, and the piano room is just a joke. Looks like Las Vegas lycra hanging on the walls. Tacky, tacky, tacky.
We were told a piano player would be in there to start at 7:00 so we decided to eat in there for the first time. Nobody plays on the piano. There’s a little keyboard shoved up against the piano that some guy behind a curtain (at least from our vantage point) played eventually. Nothing like the sign outside with the guy wearing a tuxedo and singing.
Joanna was our server and we hardly saw her all night. As she explained when she gave us our check it was because they had given her a bunch of tables in the other room and only one in the piano room which was us. It means our party of four had one round of drinks all night, because we never saw Joanna. We would have had several more. She was not very welcoming or friendly… until she brought the check over apologizing for being MIA… then she was bright and bubbly. A little too late for us.
As I mentioned, at least the food was terrific and our guests loved the food as well.
Last note: that piano room is closed up five other nights a week. The smell of mold and mildew permeated the room. We should have asked to move to the main dining room but were trying not to be a pain during what seemed like a very busy time. If it wasn’t for the food it would have been a zero out of five experience.
Tino
Dined solo at Carino and it turned into one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a while. The food was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere and service was something that feels like a lost art these days.
I actually came back two nights in a row. The veal osso bucco, rack of lamb, and the brie were all 10/10.
A special shoutout to my server, Hamid “Santana,” whose exceptional service made the evening even better. Truly a great addition to the night and the kind of hospitality that keeps people coming back.
… moreI actually came back two nights in a row. The veal osso bucco, rack of lamb, and the brie were all 10/10.
A special shoutout to my server, Hamid “Santana,” whose exceptional service made the evening even better. Truly a great addition to the night and the kind of hospitality that keeps people coming back.
Cheyenne Rose Photography
We went to dinner last night (Sunday) after coming in on a Friday and absolutely falling in love with the owners and staff! They were so friendly and took care of us even though we came in and immediately left after deciding we had, had a little too much to drink and wanted to come back and enjoy the food properly and dressed up of course! They sent us home Friday with fresh bread and we promised we would return before our trip was over! Well we are so glad we held to our promise!
Carlos Santana took very great care of us, knew about all the wine and made a perfect recommendation. We enjoyed our dinner, the best Italian food we have ever had! The owner (veteran owned) walked around and spoke with both nights and of course recognized us as soon as we walked in! They just reopened this year after the hurricane so absolutely take the time to go try the food and enjoy people who make you feel like family! We can’t wait to return! Also they do live piano during the week as well! So romantic.
… moreCarlos Santana took very great care of us, knew about all the wine and made a perfect recommendation. We enjoyed our dinner, the best Italian food we have ever had! The owner (veteran owned) walked around and spoke with both nights and of course recognized us as soon as we walked in! They just reopened this year after the hurricane so absolutely take the time to go try the food and enjoy people who make you feel like family! We can’t wait to return! Also they do live piano during the week as well! So romantic.