Carluccio's Reading
Carluccio's Reading
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Welcome to our restaurant, located at Unit 1, Davidson House, Forbury Square in Reading! We pride ourselves on delivering an authentic Italian dining experience that celebrates our rich heritage. Our doors are open for you to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with our kitchen operating from 8am every day (except for a 9am start on weekends) until 9pm on weekdays and 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Whether you choose to dine in, click and collect, or opt for takeaway and delivery, we’ve got you covered with facilities that ensure maximum comfort. Our venue is not only dog-friendly, but we also provide outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, and amenities like high chairs and baby changing facilities for our youngest guests. We’re passionate about using the best ingredients sourced from Italy’s finest regions, prepared with love and care. Our dishes are a true representation of Italian cuisine, made to be enjoyed in our inviting restaurant atmosphere. Craving our classics at home? You can recreate the taste of Italy in your own kitchen with our selection of pastas, wines, coffees, and sweet treats available for purchase. Don’t forget to check out our special gift hampers, perfect for any occasion! Come join us and experience the warmth of true Italian hospitality. We can’t wait to welcome you!.
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The restaurant received mixed reviews, with customers expressing disappointment in the quality of food for the high prices. Some dishes were bland and lacked seasoning, while others felt like they could have been from a budget pub chain. However, the service was highlighted positively, with specific mention of attentive and friendly staff. Despite some shortcomings, the restaurant redeemed itself with a memorable opera evening that exceeded expectations. Overall, the food was praised for being tasty, but the portions were noted to be small. Customers appreciated the service and expressed a desire to return for the excellent food quality.
Swung past here while interviewing in Reading. I had the pasta giardiniera deep fried spinach and parmesan balls, with courgette and chilli over penne....
Food was good, service was better! Perfect place to grab a quick hearty bite! The mushroom risotto was good, chicken was a bit dry but nothing to complain...
Always love carluccio's for breakfast, very quick service but latte was a little luke warm and the poached eggs on the full english breakfast and the...
As ever we had a lovely time at Carluccio's. The staff are terrific. The food is delicious. It is such great value and we keep coming back.
I ordered the Chicken Milanese, which was supposed to come with a side of tomatoes and salad. However, I was served a tough piece of plain breaded chicken that resembled something you would find in the supermarket freezer section. The dish only included one tomato, cut in half, and the side salad consisted of rocket leaves with large chunks of cheese. This type of meal is what I would expect from a budget pub chain at a much lower price, not from an Italian restaurant charging £15. The atmosphere was unpleasant, with very few customers and bright white lights, creating a cafeteria-like feel (even though it was only 8pm). On a positive note, the waitress provided excellent service. It was disappointing to see how the quality of the food and atmosphere has declined since our previous visit in 2021/2022.
Menu
Pasta
Veganese SpaghettiSecondi
Rosemary & Garlic RooSalads
Chicken, Avocado & PancettaAvocado & BarleyPomodoro RadicchioStarters
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