Carmela's Bistro

Recently had lunch there. Great atmosphere and server was very nice & attentive. Food was good despite the small portions, but it was very rich, and my stomach wasn't happy shortly afterwards.

Went here for $50 date night on Monday/Tuesday. The food and service were excellent! I had the pesto salmon. Will be going back again as there were so many things on the menu I wanted to try!

Best salmon I've ever had and my husband said it was the best sirloin he's ever had. It was our first time and we can't wait to go back!!

Our server was very friendly and did a good job at serving. But everything else was not good. Menu is really weird and random and expensive but we both settled on something to order. Neither of us liked our meals. Mine had huge red onion slivers that were gross and looked like worms. It also had salmon in the pasta which made the whole dish taste fishy. My husband had the walleye and he said it was probably the worst he’s had. We aren’t ones to complain at places and make a stink so we went about our way and asked for the ticket. For two of us to eat at this place was almost $60 before tip. Not worth it at all. Will not be back. Didn’t feel the best afterwards either.

We were so sad to have such a terrible experience at Carmellas. After making a reservation two weeks in advance and confirming that twice once during the week and one the day of our reservation, we were told we didn’t have a reservation and would we want to sit at the bar. After telling them no, we would prefer not to since we made a reservation two weeks advance. I showed them our reservation confirmation text. They stuck us in a back room at a terrible table! Our server was amazing at the beginning, and was very sweet. Our cocktails were amazing and kudos to the bartender! However, my steak was completely undercooked and my husband’s prime rib was less than a half inch thick. After waiting 20 minutes for our check to be picked up, I went to the front to see if he could processes. He said no. When our server came back, she was short and unfriendly. I’m so sad. This was such a bad experience. I love to support Lincoln restaurants in anyway I can. However, for the price of the meals, this experience was less than expected.

The last two times we have ordered takeout has been amazing! They are so helpful when you call and tonight I got Cody on the phone! He was personable and then what I absolutely loved was you were taken care of by the same individual who took your call when you pick up! Definitely a more upscale take out experience! Shout out to Cody! Thanks for the help!

Carmela’s Bistro has become one of our new favorite spots when we want a night of fine dining. The interior was decorated so lovely, even with some nice Christmas decorations added. The food was all cooked very well, we ended up getting the bread service as an appetizer, which I would recommend for anyone. My only complaint for that is that I wish we would have gotten more bread served to us. We ordered dessert, which was a cake served in a wide wine glass which was a fun way for us to share with each other. We can’t wait to return here!

Absolutely love this beautiful and delicious restaurant. We had the sea bass...the tomatoes and sauce were amazing. The sea bass could have been a thicker piece and was a bit over cooked...still taste wonderful. Lobster bisque had a fantastic lobster flavor. Love the atmosphere of quaint winery. Very lovely and will definitely be back in hopes to try the blackened salmon!! We made reservations...otherwise you could wait 40 mins to an hour. Sweetest waitress...Kaylee...loved having you serve us!

My husband and I both had steaks cooked perfectly to order. The flavors are nowhere near average. The sides with our dishes were wonderfully paired. We had cocktails instead of wine but their wine list was amazing. Our server was top notch. Friendly and attentive. Looking for a nice date night. You will not be disappointed.

This was our first time here, but we will be back. I brought my partner for his birthday. The decorations were really cute and romantic. Service was great. Food was super yummy. Their birthday dessert is an entire Carmel cheesecake. For sure get the bruschetta. They put pesto on theirs and it’s so yummy. They also had some of the most flavorful risotto I’ve ever had.