Carmelo's Italian Ristorante

10/27/2026

🎶🍸 Live music, fall cocktails & a little Halloween magic! 🎃 Join us at Ortigia Cucina & Bar in downtown Punta Gorda for a full week of live entertainment, delicious Italian cuisine, and seasonal fall drink specials! 🍂✨ Halloween weekend gets even better with spooky specialty cocktails, live music, and a Saturday night DJ party! 👻🎧 Grab your friends and come enjoy the fun!

10/23/2026

🇮🇹🍊 A Taste of Italy, One Sip at a Time!

-Introducing our new Campari Flight at Carmelo’s Italian Ristorante! Experience three timeless Italian cocktails — the Garibaldi, Boulevardier & Sbagliato — each offering its own unique twist on the iconic Italian aperitivo. 🥂✨ Sip, savor, and enjoy a little taste of Italy right here in Punta Gorda!

10/22/2026

🇮🇹❤️ Having just returned from beautiful Italy, I’m reminded of how truly special the Italian culture is — the incredible food, the traditions, and the way a simple meal brings people together.

It makes us even more grateful to bring a little piece of Italy to our beautiful downtown Punta Gorda through Carmelos Italian Ristorante! From our fresh, authentic Italian cuisine to our homemade desserts, every detail is meant to capture a little of that Italian charm.

Our hope is that when you walk through our doors, you can slow down, enjoy a wonderful meal, share special moments, and feel as though you’ve escaped to Italy for the evening. 🇮🇹🍷

A little taste of Italy, right here in the town we love. ❤️

10/08/2026

✨At Carmelo’s Italian Ristorante, dining is more than just a meal..it’s an experience. ✨ From authentic Italian cuisine and handcrafted cocktails to our warm, elegant atmosphere, every detail is designed to make your evening special. Whether it’s date night, a celebration, or simply a night out, come experience the charm of Carmelo’s in Punta Gorda. 🍷❤️

10/07/2026

🎊Join us at ortigia in downtown Punta Gorda for a week of things to do!! Live music Wednesday & Thursday 5-8🎶🎶

10/07/2026

✨🇮🇹VOTE FOR CARMELOS✨🇮🇹🎉PLEASE VOTE!!🇮🇹 ending soon!
We’re so grateful for our amazing guests, near and far, and your continued support of Carmelo’s! ❤️ We’d truly appreciate your votes in all categories and your help *KEEPING Carmelo’s #1 for Italian! 🇮🇹🍝 Thank you for your loyalty, love, and support—we couldn’t do it without you! It means more to us than you know! Once you register and verify your email you can breeze through voting!!! VOTE DAILY!! Thank you soo much!!

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10/06/2026

At Ortigia- downtown Punta Gorda 🍸 Tuesday: $10 Martinis
🍝 Wednesday: $15 Pasta Dishes
🍽️ Thursday: 3-Course Dinner for 2 — $60
🍂 Fall Drinks: Sip into the season with our fall favorites!
🎶 Friday: Live Music with Justin DiPisa • 6–9 PM
🪩 Saturday: 80’s Night with Live DJ • 7–10 PM
🥂 Saturday: $5 Mimosas & Bloody Marys • 12–3 PM
🍕 Sunday: Comfort Food Sundays • $18 Personal Sicilian Pizzas • $15 B**r Buckets • Live Music 4–7 PM • 🏈 NFL Ticket

Something happening every day at Ortigia — good food, great drinks & downtown vibes! 💙