Old World Charm with New World Inspiration

With locations on Main Street in Greenville and in the heart of downtown Charleston, Carmella’s Cafe and Dessert Bar combines generationally tested, gourmet recipes with a regional flair. We have a vast array of continually changing desserts, gelato, and sorbet, as well as fresh, organic coffees, sandwiches, pizza, wine, beer, and cocktails.

our story at Carmella's begins with our family

Our History

1930: Carmella Solari begins cooking in South Philadelphia
1995: Brian Solari moved from New Jersey to Charleston
2014: Charleston Location Opened
2023: Greenville Location Opened

In the heart of downtown Charleston, Carmella’s Cafe and Dessert Bar combines generationally tested, gourmet recipes with a regional flair. We have a vast array of continually changing desserts, gelato, and sorbet, as well as fresh, organic coffees, sandwiches, pizza, wine, beer, and cocktails.