Chef George
Preserving The Original Recipes While Introducing New Ideas
Chef George has worked in the restaurant business since the age of 14. He started working in the kitchen under his mother's guidance, who was the chef at the time. After years of cooking, his father Bill, taught him the front of the house where he became a waiter and worked his way up to Maitre'd. He left the business for a short period after discovering that his true passion was in the kitchen and enrolled himself at Le Cordon Bleu in Orlando, Florida. In 2014, having earned his Associate's Degree in Applied Science of Culinary Arts, he returned to take the reign as Executive Chef at Carmello's in order to preserve the family business.
Chef George holds true and respects his mother's recipes, presentation, and ingredients that made Carmello's a landmark in Charlottesville. He rotates a menu of dinner specials of new presentations, techniques and flavors in addition to the regular menu. The Chef's offerings are always evolving, so there is always a new experience waiting for you at Carmello's.


Questions About the Menu or Specials?
"I will personally answer any questions you may have regarding our menu or specials, as well as work with you to develop a special menu for your in-house or catering event."
Chef George
What Others Have Said About Carmello's
"We have become part of the family since we've dined at Carmello's since '92. Stella has stayed past closing hours to accommodate us on a good number of occasions. You don't find such service easily!"
Garrett Smith
"If you are in the Charlottesville area and you want excellent food and want to be treated like family Carmello's is the place for you! A place where that will truly never let you down. Buon appetito!"
Annita DiSabatto
Hours Of Operation
Monday
Closed
Tuesday - Friday
Lunch: 11:30am - 2:00pm Dinner: 5:00 - 9:30pm
Saturday
Lunch: Closed Dinner: 5:00 - 9:30pm
Sunday
Dinner: 5:00 - 9:00pm
Connect With Us
Carmello's Restaurant & Wine Bar
400 29th Place Ct, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Phone: (434) 977-5200
Fax: (434) 823-1407
E-mail: info@carmellosrestaurant.com
Our Latest News
- Announcing Early Bird Dinner Hours September 19, 2016
- Graduation Weekend 2016 Menu May 19, 2016
- Sign-Up For Our Newsletter January 14, 2016
- Get Carmello’s Delivered To Your Front Door! January 13, 2016
- Welcome To Our New Website January 12, 2016