
Italian
Cafe Carmela Philadelphia
2859 Holme Ave Philadelphia, PA 19152
Philadelphia, PA 19152
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Food
Small plates

Fried Mozzarella
Breaded Fresh Mozzarella, San Marzano tomato, grana padano cheese$12.00
Truffle fries
Hand cut fries, truffle oil, grana padano cheese, parsley, sea salt$10.00Plain Fries
$8.00Garlic Buffalo parm wings
Blue cheese crumble, and dressing$16.00Chili honey wings
Calabrian chili, honey, cucumber ranch$16.00Sicilian Wings
Rosemary, lemon dry rub, onions, cherry peppers, Romano cheese, cucumber ranch$16.00
Oh my sweet ricotta
Whipped ricotta, Calabrian chili infused honey, crispy Italian bread$14.00Arancini
fried rice balls, sharp provolone, basil pesto, san Marzano tomato$12.002 Meatballs
2 of our homemade veal, pork, and beef meatballs, san Marzano tomato, basil, evoo$8.00
Salads

Caesar
House Caesar dressing, Romain lettuce, homemade roasted garlic croutons, Grana padano cheese, Topped with Anchovies$12.00
Burrata Caprese
Fresh tomato, baby arugula, balsamic, EVOO$15.00
Meatball salad
Romaine, tomato, onion, red wine vinegar, EVOO, Meatballs, ricotta cheese$14.00House Salad
romaine, onions, tomato, red wine vinaigrette$10.0010th street salad
romaine, pepperoni, salami, banana peppers, cucumber, tomato, onion, olives, sharp provolone, oregano, red wine, vinaigrette$16.00buffalo chicken salad
our caesar salad with chicken cutlet and our house made buffalo sauce, blue cheese crumbles$18.00Stef Salad
$18.00
Pizza
American boy
whole milk mozzarella, San Marzano tomato, oregano$18.00Margherita
San Marzano Tomato, fresh Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Grana Padano, Basil, EVOO$20.00
The Maggs
The best of both the plain and margherita San Marzano tomato, whole milk mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, basil, evoo$20.00PROV Pie
Aged sharp Provolone, San Marzano tomato, oregano, Pecorino Romano, Upside-down$20.00Bianco Pizza
Whole milk mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, garlic, oregano, evoo$20.00
South Philly Pizzaz Pizza
Cooper sharp, fresh tomato, banana peppers, oregano$22.00Mamma Leuzzi’s Pie
Whole Milk Mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, arugula, prosciutto crudo, balsamic, EVOO$26.00
The Nonni (square)
Limited quantities made daily. Our square pie, 16*16 serving 16 slices. Fresh mozzarella, whole milk mozzarella, whole milk mozzarella, San Marzano tomato, grana padano cheese, basil, evoo$32.00Cheesesteak Pizza
whole milk mozzarella, Cooper sharp American, sliced ribeye, with or without onion$28.00Plain Stromboli
whole milk mozzarella, san Marzano tomato$20.00Hot Honey Pepperoni Stromboli
whole milk mozzarella, san Marzano tomato, cup and char pepperoni, house made Calabrian chilli honey$24.00Cheesesteak Stromboli
whole milk mozzarella, Cooper sharp American, sliced ribeye, with or without onion$28.00chicken cutlet ceasar pizza
$25.00
Macaroni
Carm’s Parm
your choice of chicken, meatball, or eggplant, Parmesan style over rigatoni pomodoro$20.00Ralphie Ravioli
Cheese ravioli, veal, pork, beef, bolognese, San Marzano tomato, grana padano cheese$20.00Drunken’ Rigatoni
San Marzano tomato, cream, stateside vodka, basil, Romano cheese$20.00Ariani's Craving
Orecchiette “little ear pasta” hot Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, cannellini beans, EVOO$22.00Crab Mac n’ cheese
Homemade pasta, every cheese in the house, crabmeat, toasted breadcrumbs$24.00
Gnocchi my NiNi
Ricotta gnocchi, gorgonzola cream, fresh spinach$20.00Pasta marinara
any of out fresh cut macaroni with our homemade san Marzano tomato sauce$14.00
Sandwiches
Choice of chicken, meatball, or eggplant parm, grana padano cheese, basil, evoo
Yo Cugine
dry cured meats, sharp provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, red wine vinegar, EVOO$16.00
Italiano
Chicken cutlet, broccoli rabe, sharp provolone, long hot or roasted peppers$16.00Parmigiano Sandwich
your choice of chicken, meatball, or eggplant, parmesan style, San Marzano tomato, basil$14.00
Don Cheech’s steak
Sliced ribeye, with or without onions, Cooper sharp or sharp provolone$16.00Giardino
Crispy eggplant, fresh mozzarella, fresh tomato, baby arugula, balsamic, evoo$14.00Buffalo chicken cheesesteak
house made buffalo sauce, Cooper sharp, sharp provolone, or cheese sauce... with or without onion$16.00Chicken Cheesesteak
fresh chicken breast, Cooper sharp, sharp provolone, or cheese sauce... with or without onions$16.00Joeys Hot Honey
chicken cutlet, prosciutto di parma, fresh fior di latte mozzarella, house made Calabrian chili spicy honey$16.00Drunken Chicken Cheesesteak
fresh chicken breast, homemade blush sauce, Cooper sharp, sharp provolone, or cheese sauce... with or without onion$18.00garbarino
$18.00mia donna
$18.00
Sides
Side longhots
$1.00Side cherry peppers
$1.00Side banana peppers
$1.00Side roasted sweet peppers
$1.00Side marinara
$1.00Side balsamic
$1.00Side cucumber ranch
$1.00Side blue cheese
$1.00Side cheese sauce
$3.00Side spinach
$5.00Side broccoli rabe
$8.00Side eggplant
$8.00Side chicken cutlet
$8.00Side meatballs
$8.00Side grilled chicken
$8.00Side hot sausage
$8.00Side sweet sausage
$8.00Side blush sauce
$2.00Side mayo
Side pickles
Side Caesar dressing
$2.00Side hot honey
$1.00Side buffalo sauce
$1.00side grated cheese
$1.00side red pepper
$1.00side anchovies
$2.00side hot sauce
$1.00Side Ricotta
$2.00side bread
$1.00Side House Dressing
$1.00
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All hours
| Sunday | 12:00 pm - 7:45 pm |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12:00 pm - 7:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 12:00 pm - 7:45 pm |
| Thursday | 12:00 pm - 7:45 pm |
| Friday | 12:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
| Saturday | 12:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
Restaurant info
Owned by Joseph and Anna Marie Maglio, Cafe Carmela is named after Joe’s mother Carmela who was born in Gravina in puglia, Italy. Carmela immigrated to the US when she was only 3 years old. Combining Carmela’s Italian home cooking mastery, our talented chefs, and Anna Marie’s South Philly roots, you’re guaranteed an authentic Italian experience. We strive to produce the best in quality and service while offering the comfort of a home cooked Italian meal.
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