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My parents love Carmella's and probably eat there 5 times a month, which means I call them frequently and ask what they are doing for dinner. Most of the time I get a free meal out of it. They are a family owned and run establishment and are very friendly. My parents are on a first name basis with the owner. I've had Italian food in North Beach(San Fran's Little Italy) and Little Italy in NY. Not that this place is as good as those, but it is way better than any chain we have in the valley. They have a good balance of pasta and meat dishes. The specials that are offered are pretty good too. One thing I was surprised by was the quality of their pizza. This is what gave them the 4 stars. You wouldn't expect a sit-down restaurant to have decent pizza, but I was pleasantly surprised when I popped in on my parents and asked what was for dinner. Lucky for me they both wanted pizza. It was pretty close to the pizza I grew up with in NY. The pieces were a little smaller, but had the same thin, crunchy crust and soft middle. The cheese was also perfectly cooked, a little brown on the top and chewy. If you live near Carmella's please give them a shot. It would be a travesty should they have to close up shop. The service is great and the owner is there all of the time to check up on you.
positive