Make room for the mushrooms
09 Sep 08, 09:39
Above expectations
I've never had a sit down meal at a Carluccios so can't vouch for the restaurant side of things.
However, they do the best take away wild mushroom salad available to humanity. I would walk across hot coals just for a sniff of it.
Great staff - perfect for families
08 Sep 08, 16:24
Above expectations
I agree that the food in these places isn't amazing, do think it's better than average - decent, fresh flavours, nothing like a ready-meal. Coffee and desserts here are lovely. I've found these places great for lunch, especially with kids in tow. I was in here recently, in single-dad mode while the missus went off shopping, and managed to have a reasonable lunch and feed the kids without causing too much trouble. Staff were super helpful and friendly with the kids, so at this price point, these guys do really well.
Alex B.
Farringdon
28 reviews
Mediocre
27 Oct 07, 11:44
Well below expectations
I always wondered what the big thing was with Carluccios and this branch does nothing but to reinforce my misgivings.
We had dinner at the restaurant in Brunswick Centre and it was pretty mediocre. The wait for drinks was ridiculous and I ended up going and retrieving them from the bar after 15 minutes.
The food was up there with a ready meal, bland, dull and uninteresting. It tasted like it had dehydrated under the kitchen lights before being reheated in a microwave.
There is a fantastic Strada 30 yards away, you're better off there if you fancy Italian food.
