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Appetizers
Jumbo Rooster Wings“We call them Rooster cause they are too Bad Ass to be Chicken” HOT • MILD • TERIYAKI • JERK • BARBEQUE • HONEY ROASTED GARLIC • CAJUN RANCH GOLD RUSH • HONEY MUSTARD • SWEET RED CHILI • BARBEQUE • BOURBON BARBEQUE • MANGO HABANERO DANGER – WILL ROGERS – DANGER : The Hottest Habenero sauce. Don’t Order This! It’s “Too Hot” NO REFUNDS “No splitting sauce please’ • “One sauce per order” • extra dressing .75 chargeDy-No-Mite TofuThe WING Alternative! Lightly seasoned, deep fried, little cubes of mother nature’s goodness tossed in the wing sauce of ya’ choiceJumbo Beer Battered Onion RingsHuge, light, spicy remoulade sauce to dip…no words to describe other than “good stuff”Devil Dog FricklesFrom the Halls of Montezuma to your plate in Riverside. Named for a favorite customer, an outstanding former US Marine. Fried dill pickle chips, salute! SEMPER FI!Pita Caprese XWe take 6 fresh-baked pita wedges, top each with a thin slice of tomato, a slice of fresh mozzarella and a crispy slice of fried chicken breast tossed in hot-wing sauce… warm it all up in the oven, then hit it with fresh basil, sliced jalapeño (on the side so you can adjust your own heat), Asiago cheese and a light drizzle of ranch dressing. We told you it’d be exciting…turn it up!Hand Breaded Mozzarella Planks“These baby’s ain’t out of a box” all the Italian seasonings, garlic, parm, pecorino, and Romano cheese’s … makes the breading for the huge planks…not sticks… planks…ya get some marinara tooCosmic CollisionsCrunchy, melty morsels of goodness, deep-fried and oozing with white cheese that makes you practically feel like you’re in Wisconsin. Curds are served with a side of marinara sauce for an extra creamy kick.Pesto Change-OGarlic cheese bread baked with diced tomatoes, topped with basil pesto, sun-dried-tomato pesto, Asiago cheese, Parmesan. You won’t find it anywhere but here, unless someone steals it. Carmine owns the patent on this bad mambo-jama.Motz in the Garden.Not…the classic “caprese salad”. Fresh motz, thinly sliced ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, our own balsamic glaze, kalamata olives, fresh greens and toasted Mediterranean breadDown and Dirty FriesFries, covered with apple wood smoked bacon pieces, sliced black olives and melted cheddar cheese sauce. “A jersey shore favorite”Pizza FriesThe name says it all - loaded with our meat sauce, pepperoni and parmesan . Stop drooling and order ‘em already. Veg heads can sub marinara sauce, mushrooms and/or jalapeñoZucchini FriesShoe string strips of zucchini, lightly dusted, fried to perfection, served with “that secret recipe remoulade sauce”Alisar’s HumusStraight from old Lebanon. Simple fresh, family recipe. Great dish to share with friends around the table. Served with toasted bread enough for 4 -
The Garden of Eden
Dressings Ranch • Blue Cheese • Balsamic Vinaigrette Creamy Caesar • Red Wine Vinaigrette • Honey Mustard Raspberry-Pomegranate Vinaigrette • Greek Feta Extra dressings .75 charge Add Ons Add fries to any sammy $2.47 Grilled Chicken $4.77 Crispy Chicken $4.77 Gyro Meat $4.77 Chorizo $4.77 Tofu $2.77 Substitute only Romaine Lettuce for $1.00 extra
The Monster Meatball SaladOne of our giant meatballs covered with sauce and cheese served with homemade ricottaGreek Islands SaladSheep’s milk feta, Greek pepperoncinis, stuffed grape leaves, Kalamata olives, black olives, artisan salad blend, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and dried cranberries.Chef SaladBlended lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, shredded mozzarella cheese, ham, turkey, boiled egg, bacon, croutons and black olivesCarmine SaladArtisan salad blend, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, salami, pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, Giardina, roasted red peppers, garbanzo beans, pepperoncini, shredded mozzarella, black and Kalamata olives, topped with mozzarella cheeseThe HouseA generous servings of crisp blended lettuce, tomato, mozzarella cheese, cucumbers, black olives and sliced red onionsThe PopeyeFresh spinach, bacon, red onion, diced tomatoes, goat cheese, boiled egg with raspberry-pomegranate dressing -
Subs and Paninis
Add Fries to any Sammy $2.47
Capone’s Chicago Beef Sub OnlyThinly sliced Beef, soaked in a 100 year old recipe of herbs and spice’s (The Juice) and sautéed onions and peppers. Served on a Crispy Roll. “Real Chicago Beef in Jacksonville” Add Cheese $1.00The N.Y.C. Cheese Steak Sub Only.Not the Philly, but the big boy N.Y.C. Sliced rib-eye, flat grilled with onions, mushrooms and green peppers, all jammed in a crispy sub roll and covered with melted cheese saucePurple Parm Sub OnlyOur fresh Eggplant Dipped in Egg and Gently Fried, covered in “THE Sauce” and topped with Melted MozzarellaCubanini Panini OnlyRoasted pork, sliced ham, yellow mustard, Swiss cheese & fresh pickles. Panini-pressed on Cuban breadThe GyroAuthentic gyro meat, Tzatziki sauce, on fresh baked pita, topped with lettuce tomato and red onion,,, ALL ABOUT SPARTA BABY…“Bird in Da Bread” Sub OnlyBreaded seasoned all white meat chicken breast, fried to perfection, covered with “the sauce”, topped with double mozzarella, ya “double motz” and toasted to make crispy bread. (It’s chicken parm)The Carni Sub OnlySausage, peppers and onions, lots of garlic, straight off the flat grill, on our famous Italian bread. (Just like you get at the carnival)The Veggie Sub Or PaniniEggplant, mushroom, roasted red pepper, sautéed spinach, fresh mozzarella and balsamic vinegar (add humus if you dare n/c)Our Classic Meat Ball Parm Sub OnlySliced Meat Balls Stuffed in Our Famous Italian Bread, Covered with “The Sauce” and topped with MozzarellaChicken Coords Dun Blew Panini Style OnlyWe cook, we don’t spell … crispy chicken, ham, creamy sauce, light mayo and melted white AmericanB-52 Bomber Station N.a.s. Jax Sub OnlyA kick-XXX sandwich like our bad ass pilots that keep the world safe… (active duty 1st round on us… thx) fried chicken breast, soaked in hot sauce, melted blue cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, blue cheese dressin’ for dippin’’’The Zip Sub Or PaniniThinly sliced turkey, sliced fresh mozzarella, roasted red pepper, and sun dried tomato pesto -
Carmines Pie
Regular Toppings for SlicesMeat: Beef, Sausage, Pepperoni, Ham, Salami, Chorizo, Sliced Meat Balls, Bacon, Cappicola and Anchovies Fruit and Veggie: Tomatoes, mushrooms, fresh garlic, green peppers, jalapeño peppers, coconut, pineapple, black olives, broccoli, spinach, hot cherry peppers, banana peppers, green olives, red onions, fresh basil, tofuGourmet Toppings for SlicesArtichokes, Sun Dried Tomato, Kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, Eggplant, Grilled Chicken, Feta, Gorgonzola, Cheddar, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Ricotta, Swiss, Goat Cheese, Shrimp, Smoked Gouda, Vegan Cheese -
Calzone and Stromboli
All are baked at time of order… Please allow 20 minutes to bake? That’s if we ain’t busy. “So Eyes off the Clock”
Jersey Shore Fried CalzoneHard to find outside of Jersey, But, “we got it” creamy homemade ricotta, blended with parm, romano and mozzarella, light fresh garlic and other seasonings, stuffed in our pizza dough and deep fried Add any pizza topping…$.75 Each (limit 3) Gourmet topping…$1.00 Each (limit 3)Chicago Baked CalzoneSame as the Jersey but we bake it…da???…After baking, we do coat the creation with garlic butter and parm cheese…add any pizza topping. Add any pizza topping…$.75 Each (limit 3) Gourmet topping…$1.00 Each (limit 3)The Naturalized CitizenAKA – Hot Italian Combo. DA!! Ham, salami, pepperoni, mozzarella, tomato, coated with garlic and butter, rolled up tight and baked (No Substitutions)Baked Chicken StromboliGrilled chicken, fresh garlic, sautéed mushrooms, spinach, mozzarella rolled and baked, coated with garlic butter and parm (No Substitutions or Additions)The Snob Stromboli.Crispy chicken, cream sauce, ham, American and Mozzarella. Creamy Goodness! (No Substitutions or Additions)Traditional Little Italy N.Y.C. StromboliSauteed green and red peppers, garlic onion’s, sausage, mozzarella and romano, rolled in “the dough” and baked. Coated with garlic butter and parm (No Substitutions or Additions)Traditional Pepperoni BreadSliced pepperoni, fresh garlic, and mozzarella layered then rolled inside our made fresh daily pizza dough. Bake it then coat it with garlic butter and parm (No Substitutions or Additions)The BarbarosaNamed after a tuff chick Carmine dated in Philly. Grilled philly steak, sautéed onions, green peppers, mushrooms, loaded with mozzarella and cheddar, coated with garlic butter and parm (No Substitutions or Additions)Garden Boli BabyEggplant, mushrooms, fresh garlic, mozzarella, spinach, roasted red peppers, rolled in the dough and baked. Little garlic butter on top (No Substitutions or Additions) -
Specialty Pies
Add Gluten Free Crust $3.00 (for 10” NY pies only)
MargheritaOld world favorite named after an Italian Queen-you guessed it, Margherita. Classic trio of marinara, fresh mozzarella & fresh basil.The Boca Raton White PieRicotta (mixed w/ a touch of Cream, Olive Oil, & Fresh Garlic), Mozzarella, Romano, & Parmigiano. Topped w/ thin slices of Tomato & Fresh (never frozen) Spinach.Bad Ass BLTA twist on the BLT…Applewood Smoked Bacon, Blended Mozzarella, Baked on top of our Ranch Dressing, Tomatoes, Heaps of Shredded Lettuce, & extra Ranch on the side…The SophiaBack in Sicilly, we used to… nevermind. Garlic Cream Sauce, Spinach, diced Tomatoes, Sauteed Onions, Mozzarella, Gouda & Asiago cheese.Isabella RosalliniCarmine hooked up w/ that Chic. (Ya In His Dreams…) Rosetta Sauce, Bacon, Fresh Garlic, Fresh Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella, It’s All Fresh, Like Isabella…Da BombAlright, sports-fans… This one’s for you! Crispy diced Chicken, jalapenos, diced White Onions, crumbled Bleu Cheese & Mozzarella. Finished w/ a drizzle of Hot SauceThe Pineapple ExpressNaughty Version… Imported Hot Cappicolla Ham… Sliced Hot Cherry Pepper’s… Cool Diced Pineapple… Our All-Natural Ingredients Mozzarella Cheese… and A Hint of Coconut. Nice Version… Sweet Chopped Virginia Ham, Cool Diced Pineapple… Pizza Sauce & Our All Natural Ingredients Mozzarella Cheese… and A Hint of CoconutThe JerkOur homemade Jerk Sauce, Onion, Bacon, Fire Roasted Red Peppers, Jerk Chicken, All covered w/ Blended Mozzarella & Fresh GarlicHome on the RangeMeat lovers this is for you! Crumbled Beef, Ham, Sliced Sausage, Apple Wood bacon, Pepperoni, Diced Chicken, Fresh Garlic, & Double MozzarellaIt’s a Train Wreck BabyHam, Tomato, Beef, Black Olive, Mushrooms, Garlic, Pepperoni, Bacon, Spinach, Onions, Green Peppers, Pineapple, & covered w/ Mozzarella Cheese…The FrenchyRocky the French Bulldog’s favorite! French Fries, Philly Steak, Bacon, Mushrooms, Fresh Garlic, Cheddar & Mozzarella.Purple HazeEggplant, Fresh Mushrooms, Fresh Tomatoes, Garlic, Sausage, Over our Traditional Italian Pizza Sauce. When it comes out the oven we add bursts of Ricotta…Zeus’s Mt. OlympusOn a light spread of Marinara, Sauteed Spinach, Fresh Garlic, Red Onion, Kalamata Olives, Fresh Sliced Tomatoes, Topped w/ Blended Mozzarella & Feta.The ZingerA muther-grabbin’ Flavor Avalanche… It’ll hit you in places you didn’t even know you had taste buds… Basil Pesto base, Artichoke Hearts, Green Olives, Pineapple, Goat Cheese, Feta Cheese & Fresh Basil, w/ Banana Peppers to bring it all together. We almost added Sun Dried Tomatoes, but we didn’t want to short-circuit your system…Garden of EdenFresh Eggplant, Mushrooms, Black Olives, Tomatoes, Fresh Garlic, Red Onion, Spinach, Artichokes… Warm the garden w/ hot peppers? Just Ask…American GraffitiStraight from Mel’s Drive-in to you… Double Beef, Bacon, Special Sauce, Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese. Topped w/ shredded Lettuce, fresh diced Tomato, Red onion & chopped pickles.The Tropical BBQA base of Smoky BBQ Sauce, Diced BBQ Chicken, Red Onions, Pineapple, Blended Mozzarella & a touch of Gouda. “Now that’s a Red Neck BBQ tropical Style”The Pope of Greenwich VillagePesto Sauce, Fresh Tomatoes, Garlic, Mozzarella & Fresh Mozzarella, topped w/ Fresh Basil.Triskaidek-Italia (??)Ok… Deep breath… This one’s a doozy! Ricotta Cheese base & Mozzarella topped w/… 1. Pepperoni; 2. Hard Salami; 3. Diced Ham; 4. Capicola Ham; 5. Crumbled Bacon; 6.Roasted Red Peppers; 7. Red Onion; 8. Banana Peppers; 9. Fresh Garlic 10. Diced Tomato 11. Green Olives 12. Asiago Cheese… phew! -
Carmines Dinner Menu
Add House Salad for $4.97 Add Small Caeser for $4.97
Chorizo Mac and Cheese‘It’s a fiesta in ya mouth... Butter, garlic, chunks of Chorizo, roasted red peppers, fresh herbs and white cheese sauce with “Da Shells”Lobster Mac and Cheese“From Scratch” feel good comfort food with a twist…huge chunks of lobsters, fresh herbs and spices, al dente pasta, baked in Mamey’s dreamy cheese sauce, drizzled with a balsamic glazeDeacon Joe’s Baked Ziti“One Way”: Ziti noodles, Parmesan cheese, fresh ricotta, mozzarella, herbs and spices tossed in marinara and baked “Da Oddaway”: Same Deal just in Meat SauceBig Boy’s And Girl’s Mac-N-Cheese PlusDude! Mac-n-Cheese is the food of the gods! Cheese sauce, pasta shells, a layer of chopped bacon, topped w/ toasted seasoned bread crumb. Plus any of the following: Add Chicken .................................................................$3.47 Add Broccoli .................................................................$2.17 Add Shrimp ..................................................................$4.97 Add Mushrooms ............................................................$2.17Uncle Alfredo’s AlfredoAffectionately known as Big Uncle Al. He worked in a bank, like an accountant… or something, wore a bow tie. His recipe: Start with real butter, minced garlic, 40% heavy cream (the good stuff) & seasoning’s white pepper, finish w/ pecorino cheese. When it is perfectly fused we add the farfalle (bow tie pasta) as a remembrance of Big Uncle Al. He’s not dead. Livin’ on an island, got fired after the bank got robbed???Creamy Chicken PestoNo story, giving it to you straight, huge strips of grilled chicken, sautéed mushrooms, apple wood smoked bacon, garlic and onions, tossed in a creamy pesto sauceDone Right Manicotti2 Maybe 3 hand rolled, pasta tubes filled with homemade ricotta, mozzarella, and the finest Romano we could find. We add fresh spinach, artichoke and garlic. These tubes are placed over a bed of …sausage (hot or mild) and covered with our sauce… “just damn good”. Substitute eggplant for you veggie types at no charge.Stacked Eggplant ParmLike the leaning Tower of Pisa on our plate…We use fresh eggplant, pealed and sliced by hand, dust with seasoned flour, dip in our beer and egg wash, then deep fried (no bread crumbs so you get the full flavor and taste of the eggplant). Bottom layer sauce, next eggplant, the provolone, start over, then mozzarella, repeat till it’s stacked, oh ya, more mozzarella on the roofFungi in Da PastaOver stuffed Portobello mushroom ravioli served in sun dried tomato, creamy mushroom sauce, balsamic with a touch of smoked GoudaBurning Down The House Hot LasagnaRead Slowly, and Pay Attention… 1st Layer ....Pasta, sliced meatballs, pecorino, Romano and mozzarella 2nd Layer ...Pasta, Italian chicken, herbs and mozzarella cheese 3rd Layer....Pasta, sausage, green, red and sliced hot cherry peppers, Pecorino, Romano and mozzarella 4th Layer....Pasta, homemade whole milk ricotta, herbs and cheeses 5th Layer....Pasta, sauce and melted mozzarella Saw it…Tasted it…stole the recipeSpaghetti with HUGE Meatball n Gravy.“Little bit of family drama”…1/2 the family call it sauce, the other calls it gravy…so in an effort not to cut himself out of an inheritances…we are going with gravy on this one. We start with a huge bowl with gravy (aka “the sauce”) a twirled nest of al dente pasta placed in the center, one giant 3 meat, stuffed with cheese meatball, then more gravy on top, a lite sprinkle of Romano. Roll up your sleeves, tuck the napkin in your collar and go for it! Foggetabout the Meatball and ask for sausage, we substitute no chargeChicky Parm on a PlateNot like you might be used to…hand pounded meat, coated in our homemade seasoned bread crumbs, Fried, Covered with “The Sauce” and Baked with Melted Mozzarella, served with PastaMimi’s Original LasagnaThin pasta sheets separated with creamy Bolognese sauce, ricotta, provolone and mozzarella, each layer seasoned, spiced and sprinkled with parm and Romano cheese’s. We serve the huge creation, with extra Bolognese and twists for, and the final layer fresh basil, fresh sage. Dripping, count it, 5 different cheeses.
Specials
WEEKDAY LUNCH SPECIAL
2 Single-Topping Slices and a Drink for $10.97
HAPPY HOUR (MONDAY-FRIDAY, 2PM-6PM)
$2.77 Slices and Half-Price Bold City, Intuition and Domestic Drafts. Half-Price House Wine.
TAKEOUT TUESDAYS
Buy one pie, get the second one half off!
GET YOUR DRINK ON (TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, 8PM-CLOSING)
Half-Price Bold City, Intuition and Domestic Drafts. Half-Price House Wine.
WEDNESDAY BIG MAMA’S MEATBALL NIGHT
Spaghetti and huge 1/2 pound meatball with garlic bread for $11.97 (save almost $5).
THURSDAY CRAFT BEER NIGHT
Buy One Get One 50% off any of our over 20 craft beers.
History
About Us
Neighborhood Friendly And Mother Approved
Chicago deep-dish & NYC-style pies are served at this vibrant local pizza pub with pastas & subs. Carmine's has been voted #2 Chicago-style pizza in the US! Open daily for lunch and dinner.
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When We're Open
Hours
- Sunday to Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday & Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Experience
Expect a bold, irreverent experience when you dine at Carmines.
In the Riverside neighborhood in Jacksonville, you'll find a local gem that has as much eclectic decor inside as it does charm. Murals by local artists, funky items on the walls, and our friendly team waiting to serve you. Come enjoy a pie, Italian fare or a cold beer at Carmine's, where everyone is welcome & enjoy award-winning food.
