★★★★★
Best deep-dish in Jacksonville, hands down. The crust is buttery and crisp on the bottom, and the sauce on top is exactly how Chicago does it. Worth the wait every time.
Pizza · Riverside · Jacksonville
Carmines
Pie House
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The place
Carmines Pie House is a pizza restaurant in the Riverside neighborhood of Jacksonville, located at 2677 Forbes Street, FL 32204. The kitchen specializes in Chicago deep-dish and New York-style pizzas, alongside hand-tossed pastas, subs, calzones, and strombolis. The restaurant operates as a casual local pizza pub with a full menu of Italian-American comfort food and offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery. It holds a 4.7-star rating on Google across more than 5,500 reviews, placing it among Jacksonville's highest-rated pizzerias. Carmines is family-friendly, accepts walk-ins, and is reachable at (904) 387-1400. Parking is available on Forbes Street and adjacent side streets in the Five Points area of Riverside. The price level is moderate, and online ordering is available through carminespiehouse.com.
Tucked into a brick storefront on Forbes Street in Jacksonville's Riverside-Five Points neighborhood, Carmines Pie House has spent years building one of the city's most loyal pizza followings. The dining room is loud, friendly, and unpretentious — a true pizza pub where families, college students, and Riverside regulars share long tables under string lights. Its 4.7-star Google rating across 5,544+ reviews puts it in the top tier of Jacksonville pizzerias.
The menu's signature split is Chicago deep-dish versus thin New York-style pies — and locals will argue both ways. The deep-dish is the headliner: a thick, buttery crust loaded with mozzarella and chunky tomato sauce on top. Beyond pizza, look to the baked pastas, meatball subs, stromboli, calzones, and garlic knots. Craft beer and a tight wine list round out the order.
Carmines is takeout- and delivery-friendly via its own website, with dine-in available throughout the day. Walk-ins are the norm and reservations aren't required; larger parties should call ahead. Street parking is available along Forbes Street and surrounding Five Points blocks. The space is casual and family-welcoming.
Chicago deep-dish and NY-style pizza
Top-rated Riverside / Five Points pizzeria
4.7★ Google rating with 5,500+ reviews
Family-friendly casual dining
What to expect
Expect a casual, high-energy Riverside pizza pub known for Chicago deep-dish and New York-style pies, plus Italian-American classics like baked pastas, subs, calzones, and stromboli. Service is counter-friendly, the crowd skews local, and the dining room fills quickly on Friday and Saturday nights. Plan on a short wait at peak hours and street parking in Five Points.
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The shop, in frames
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What people are saying
★★★★★
We've been coming to Carmines for years. NY slices are huge, the garlic knots are addictive, and the staff always remembers us. True Riverside neighborhood spot.
★★★★★
Brought the family in on a Friday night — loud, fun, and the pizza came out fast. The calzone is enormous and the meatball sub is the real deal. Will be back.
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Frequently asked
Does Carmines Pie House take reservations?
Carmines is primarily a walk-in pizza pub and does not require reservations for standard dining. For larger groups, call (904) 387-1400 ahead of time to give the kitchen and floor staff notice.
Is Carmines Pie House dog or pet friendly?
The interior dining room is not pet friendly under Florida health code, but well-behaved dogs are typically welcome at outdoor seating when available. Confirm with staff on arrival.
Where do I park near Carmines Pie House?
Free street parking is available along Forbes Street and the surrounding Five Points and Riverside blocks. Spots fill quickly on Friday and Saturday evenings, so plan a short walk.
What are the most popular dishes at Carmines Pie House?
The Chicago deep-dish pizza is the signature order, followed by the NY-style pies, garlic knots, stromboli, calzones, meatball subs, and baked pasta dishes like chicken parmesan and baked ziti.
What are Carmines Pie House's hours?
Carmines is typically open daily from 11am, closing at 10pm Sunday through Thursday and 11pm on Friday and Saturday. Confirm current hours on carminespiehouse.com or Google before visiting.
Does Carmines Pie House offer takeout or delivery?
Yes — Carmines offers both takeout and delivery. Online ordering is available directly through carminespiehouse.com, and orders can also be placed by phone at (904) 387-1400.
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