Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 887 reviews

What Lavern Ondricka likes about Affina:
The food is the highlight. The decor of the restaurant is just OK. Our server was very good but I noticed at the table next to us that the person clearing the table, stacked three plates in front of one of the guests, before removing. It would upgrade the service if each finished plate was removed separately and not stacked up at the guests table setting. A more polished experience. Piano player was delightful and ad... View all feedback. What Nico Lederer doesn't like about Affina:
Service was slow. My pasta was greasy. Vegetarian options did not have a protein associated with them. Music was fantastic and the ambience saved the occasion, but the food is really meh... View all feedback.

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3.6 ★ from 70 reviews
Dejuan
26.11.2022 - 04:37

Good food, hot served! kevin was a very good server.

Kaylee
26.11.2022 - 04:37

Fabulous restaurant with excellent food and service. Great wine selection to go with fantastic cuisine several housemade items including tomato jam for the frit...

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Citlalli
12.01.2021 - 16:19

Great service and good food! Food was rich in flavor and presented well Definitely recommend

Harry
11.03.2020 - 22:55

Was great! Andres was awesome. Made great food and drink recommendations. The manager Dexter also helped make our special celebration an experience we would lik...

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Lawrence
26.11.2022 - 04:37

This is by far the worst dining experience we’ve had in Carmel, with the trifecta of bad food, bad ambience and horrible service. Maybe it was an off day for th...

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Opentable
4.0 ★ from 104 reviews
Paola
03.11.2023 - 21:45

Good food, served hot! Kevin was a very good server.

Foodkey
03.11.2023 - 21:45

I recently dined at Affina for my 26th birthday and felt compelled to leave a review on how great the experience was. The restaurant is cozy, modern, and in a p...

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jkid
03.11.2023 - 21:45

I found the food at this restaurant to be delicious. The service was excellent and I really enjoyed the cozy interior. However, I was not a fan of the musician...

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Valentina
03.11.2023 - 21:45

Upon arriving at the restaurant, we had to wait before being greeted. We were then told that they had overbooked reservations and Open Table kept allowing more...

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Lynnsky
03.11.2023 - 21:45

I thoroughly enjoyed the clam chowder and the salad, however, the fried chicken was rather average. The dessert, death by chocolate, was lacking in a robust cho...

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Google
4.3 ★ from 177 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 162 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 374 reviews

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