Bar del Carmine

There are basically three different types of eating establishments to choose from in Italy. A Ristorante, a Bar, or a pizzeria. A pizzeria is what it is. Specializes in pizza but also makes other entrees as well. A Ristorante which is a little more up scale with the waiters in tuxedos, table clothes, and fancy silverware. But my favorite of the places to eat are the Bars. Bars in Italy aren’t like what you typically think of a bar in the States. They are restaurants but usually half the price of the «Ristorantes». Chances are the food will be just as good but served in a more casual environment.
Which brings me to one of my favorite places to eat in Sorrento, Bar del Carmine. Since being in here we have eaten here a couple times, here’s a few things we’ve order:
Tuna salad and chicken salads: both are great. I’d order it everytime I come to Carmine’s. Very fresh, a nice combination of flavors, meat, bell peppers, fresh mozzarella, corn, onions, olives, articoke hearts, and carrots. They don’t serve any Thousand Island, Ranch, or Italian dressing out here. There’s only one choice which is delicious, olive oil and Vino Blanco.
Cheeseburger: not anything like the American Standard for a burger but still good. Small patty, the main focus is mozzarella and the tomatoes. So if you are expecting an In & Out burger, ForgetAboutIt…
Pizza: only thing bad at Bar del Carmine is the pizza. Probably the worst pizza I have eaten in Italy. But pizza should be from the pizzeria anyway.
Service is always good. Prices much more reasonable. Comfortable and casual with great people watching being that it is located in the center of Piazzo Tasso.