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Carluccio's - Reading, Reading, Berkshire

Carluccio's - Reading

4.1
4.1
540 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Here at Carluccio's, we’ve always been true to our Italian heritage and what food really means to us. The best ingredients, from the best regions, cooked with love.

We're just a 5 min walk from the Oracle Shopping Centre.

We’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday to Sunday. Our menu also caters for vegetarians/vegans and those who are following a gluten free diet.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 9:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0118 214 7089
  • Website
    https://www.carluccios.com/menu/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    Unit 1, Davidson House, Forbury Square, Reading, Berkshire RG1 3EY
  • Neighborhood
    Reading
  • Cross street
    Forbury Gardens Park
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Kings Road bus stop
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Menu

    £24.95 - £29.95 per person

    Nov 13, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
    Gather your loved ones for an indulgent celebration with our Festive Menu, enjoy 2 courses for £24.95 per person, and 3 courses for £29.95 per person. Our Christmas menu available from 13th November – 31st December 2024.
    Christmas Menu Photo

  • Christmas Menu (Groups 6+ Guests)

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Nov 13, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
    Gather your loved ones for an indulgent celebration with our Festive Menu, enjoy 2 courses for £24.95 per person, and 3 courses for £29.95 per person. Our Christmas menu available from 13th November – 31st December 2024. Terms & condition’s: By booking this experience, a £10pp non-refundable deposit applies for tables of 6 diners or more. This deposit will be deducted from your total bill.
    Christmas Menu (Groups 6+ Guests) Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 540 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Berkshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Berkshire

    Healthy

  • Berkshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Reading

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carluccio's in Reading offers a "fantastic" dining experience with "delicious" food and "friendly" service. Guests rave about the welcoming atmosphere and commend staff like Charlene for their exceptional hospitality. While some dishes and noise levels have mixed reviews, the restaurant remains a popular choice for its central location and charming service.

540 Reviews

  1. Lee

    New York City

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great spot for lunch. Quick easy and very friendly. Recommended.

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  2. Don

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service - and thank you for letting me in from the cold a few minutes early.

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  3. Dawn

    Berkshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Sadly this was my first and last visit. We went for a team Xmas meal for 6 of us. We asked for the bread to be brought with the main but it was brought before due to people ordering steak. I understand the wait for steak but this was not what we asked for. My main had to be returned as it was cold inside. The replacement was also cold in patches so I returned this. My friend’s chips were also cold and a hot portion was brought to the table. By this point I was rather peed off. The staff were nice enough and removed the charge for the bread and lasagne but overall this has put me off going again and what should have been a fun Xmas lunch was rather disappointing:

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  4. Marri Ysabelle

    Philippines

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great. However, the Carbonara was a bit disappointing. It didn’t have any taste and the eggs used became scrambled instead of creating a beautiful carbonara sauce. The proportion of the guanciale and the amount of pasta leaves you looking for the guanciale. Other dishes were good.

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  5. Alice

    Bristol

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food; can tell chefs are passionate about this. Staff attentive and warm. Would recommend :)

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  6. Julie

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening, although the restaurant was busy the staff were very attentive and we didn’t have to wait a long time for our food, Reasonably Priced

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  7. PETER

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    V welcoming - tasty Italian food - efficient and friendly staff - great ambiance!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Berkshire

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food good, service slow and surly, won't rush back.

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  9. Vanessa

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not been to Carluccios in Reading for over ten years. Was one of our family favourites when our children were small. I cannot describe how amazing it was to be greeted like old friends by staff we didn't know, taken fantastic care of and given 50th birthday hugs and gifts to take home. If I could give Charlene 11 out of 10 for her hospitality I would! A gorgeous and memorable experience for a joint celebration. HIGHLY recommend.

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  10. GMDN

    Berkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We visited Carluccio's while we were working nearby. Great location for us, good food and attentive service. We will definitely be back at our next meeting in Reading.

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FAQs

Carluccio's - Reading offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0118 214 7089.

Carluccio's - Reading is rated 4.1 stars by 540 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Carluccio's - Reading

Unit 1, Davidson House, Forbury Square, Reading, Berkshire RG1 3EY

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Forbury Gardens Park
  • Neighborhood
    Reading
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 9:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Kings Road bus stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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