Review Carluccio's

Marco Brattesani

Went here today for breakfast. The food was delicious, I ordered the avocado on on toast with poached eggs and smoked salmon. It was delicious the bread tasted like it was soaked in garlic oil and I ordered a portion of mushrooms which was seasoned so well! The waiter was by himself and he did an excellent job.

Pretty adequate and not too filling for a pre-workout meal. It might not be as meaty as a meat dish, but the visible chunks of beef is about if not above average pasta portions. And it did arrive piping hot. The Ragu is tomatoey and flavorful. Pappardelle is a bit narrower than expected (it’s the standard— I prefer wider;) but the rough texture really holds the sauce. Service is friendly and the wait isn’t too long. The venue is spacious and not too crowded in the early evenings. I was skeptical about the chain store at the grande arcade corner, but with the 50% off main course deal it’s quite nice. Will be coming again with discounts :3

Christian de Vartavan

The head chef is capable of serving a Saltimbocca with potatoes in a pesto/basil sauce which if it is not Michelin star level, must be an inch away. Stupefying. After inquiring we learnt that the restaurant is under the new management of Rudy who is trying to raise the level. Well, our sincere congratulations as we dinned twice in two days and we're in both cases...stunned (amazing also the goat cheese salad with its pine cones, etc....photo). This is Italian as you find it in the Trastevere.

Tatjana Torkel

Elegantly decorated Cafe in a convenient easy to find place. The eggs were peace of art, the bread - hard to eat. Service could be improved.

Sherol Anglin

Service was quick and friendly. Atmosphere was nice and the restaurant was clean. Food was great! We all got the set menu - it was tasty, nicely portioned, and good value for money!

Antonio Isaac de Abreu

I’ve walked past this restaurant so many times but never popped in for a meal. Finally had to visit. They do so many things so well here. The ambience, the lighting, the spacing between the tables, the cleanliness the decor and then the glorious food. And how glorious it is! Just have a look at the photos and be envious, very envious. The only thing that needs some attention (and not just this restaurant) is that it’s obvious they need more staff - both front and back of house. It did take quite a while for my seafood pasta to arrive and the restaurant wasn’t that busy but to be fair, I was told when being shown to my seat that food would take around 30 minutes.

Alicia Burrows

The steak was absolutely divine. However they gave us potatoes instead of fries like we ordered. The focaccia is good. The burger is extremely good however the fries were not fried enough and very greasy at the bottom of the bowel. The arrancini was amazing and the cause it came with was impressive. The server was friendly and competent.

Eugene Lofton

Though they were short on staff, they overcame the challenge and got our orders out pretty fast. Amazing staff and amazing drinks! I would recommend the cosmopolitan!

Stuart Ball

Super set menu! Delicious meal served by friendly and personable staff! Well done.

Liz Anderson

Served by fantastic Rudy today who made sure we had a great table and treated us to pain au chocolate as a gesture for the small delay in seating us. Wonderful breakfast and coffee.

Lesley Ingall

Lovely food. Good service. Bit off putting that there was no loo roll in any of the ladies toilets. Two mums came in with their hoard of children to use the disabled loo (which we were seated near) but they were not customers. So that was frustrating as the kids were mucking about and nicking the condiments. That wasn’t very pleasant. But like I say. The food was good. Perhaps a bit pricey for the venue. But we had some money off. Not sure we would dine here again. Oh and the cutlery had some dirt on the knife 😩

Mihaela Sandu

The staff are lovely and it's a gorgeous place to eat and to relax when you want to have a special day… I was served by the best and most respectful waiter Marian, who offers you a warm and quality atmosphere, you will feel like home, I will come back again and I will also choose that kind waiter. Thank you for your patience Marian

Andy Scoville

Couldn't be better. Really good food, great coffee, and fantastic service. All the stars, can't fault anything.

Stuart Lovell

Went here for a breakfast, I had the egg benedict and it was glorious, the eggs where poached to perfection the sauce was lovely and it was drowned in it and the bread was lovely and fresh. The service we quick and very professional and the atmosphere was lovely. It is also very good for value. All round great experience. I would highly recommend.

Jill Mason Milner

Very nice and friendly staff. A warm and welcoming atmosphere and we were shown to our seats. We ordered our sweets and asked if we could have half each of them and our waiter was very good and did that for us. Lemon Tart, Raspberry Meringue and Hot Chocolate were all fantastic. Would highly recommend. Not the cheapest but definitely worth the visit

Andi Pandi

Not great, we felt like we were on a conveyer belt, waiter rushing from table to table, waiter was not attentive, Miss informed about food order. Disappointed. Did get a reduction in bill but not the point. Won't visit again unless can be persuaded it was a one off.

Anita Boenke

We ate here before a Concert. Our waiter was friendly but not in the way. Unseen until needed - perfect! The Prawn Marinara starter was gorgeous! I felt (as I'm not keen on Mussels) there were far too many Mussels in the Seafood Linguine, but the flavour of the whole dish was great. Pretty good portion sizes & I think their prices are about right. Would definitely eat here again.

Andy Hunt

Lovely food but seemed like the restaurant needs som direction and Management. Attempted to bring mains out before starter, waiter very polite and apologetic and brought us another drink to say sorry. When my partners main came out it was cold and had to send back. When all the food was there it was tasty and very well presented. Manageress came with bill and had removed main meal that was sent back but charged for complimentary drinks. When challenged she proceeded to tell the waiter off within sight and hearing of table which was a shame as it seemed he was the only professional person in that restaurant that day. Made my feelings known to the Manageress and suggested she take a look at herself and the restaurant she runs before abusing her staff!

Ruth DAndrea

Food was fantastic not sure about the waiting staff!! We were not even acknowledged by any member of staff, including management, when we first walked in, which I found extremely rude. There was a long time between courses. We finished our starters and then asked as the waiter cleared the small plates and bread tin would we like anything else, erm yes please our main dish would be good lol

Dawn Young

After a morning shopping with my daughter and granddaughter, we decided to come here for lunch. It was late afternoon and the restaurant was very busy. We waited about 15 minutes to be seated, but the manageress kept us up to date on how long the table would be. Once seated the waiter came straight over and took our drink orders. When he came back with the drinks we were ready to order our food. The food came very quickly, my daughter and myself ordered the bruschetta followed by the seafood tagliatelle , both were absolutely delicious . My granddaughter had the lasagna, which she also enjoyed. I really can't fault anything about this restaurant, both food and service were excellent . We will be back again soon �

Chris Goodwin

One of the best restaurant chains out there and Cambridge has a gem! Great menu providing well cooked Italian food. Excellent staff who are efficient and helpful without being fawning. Friendly young Romanian guy served us yesterday and was first class . Looking forward to our next visit

Kay Spicer

Love this branch of Carluccios. The waitress was especially attentive to our granddaughter. The food was excellent with lovely surroundings and atmosphere.

Becca Starling

Absolutely loved our first time at Carluccios Cambridge last night. The food, service and wine was amazing and out server Shane was lovely. We will definitely be back again.

Linda-Ken Procter

Love Carluccios in Cambridge love to go for breakfast, cakes and bread look amazing, staff always busy, tables always wiped straight away,

Andrew Woof

Fantastic food and service well worth a visit. Definitely will go back.

Chris Kit

Long wait to get seated (we were the only peoold waiting). Unacceptable delay in ordering. Cake came quickly but coffee took 10 mins mainly because the barista was more interested in girls walking past him

Jeannette Marsiglia

Food was wonderful and the set menu perfect! I had the chef recommendation mussels they were very nice, but the waitresse was really rudo and her attitude was like she doesn't care at all. People with that attitude shouldn't be with customers.

Mark Pettigrew

Good staff and excellent service we are always pleased with the food - always something new. The chilled cucumber soup is amazing.

Matt Waters

Great coffee and cake stop for cyclists. Try the chocolate and rum cake with ice cream 👍

Maurice Mcneish

Excellent lunch menu, great service from a lovely waitress.

Gill Allen

Excellent friendly helpful . And tasty food and drink .

Lynda Gaskin

Had a lovely lunch with a mixture of ages, all enjoyed their food and the service was very good as well.

Christine Wylde

Prawns Marinana- I wanted to like the plate...!!!

Melanie Rowlands

Excellent iced coffee and cappuccino Good selection of pastries Nice airy restaurant

Ashley Charles Chimes

Lovely food but terrible service

Ronnie Turpie

Excellent dinner. Great food great service and reasonably priced.

Gayle Cameron

Food was really good couldn't fault it! However the same can't be said for the service. We sat outside and felt as though we were getting forgotten about and We observed dirty plates and cups left on tables for the full time we were there (2.3 hours) in the rain.

Tish Robinson

Excellent service, delicious food. Couldn't ask for more!

Laird John Haggis Imrie

Only trouble is too many youngsters serving in and out service but good Happy atmosphere

Rowan Swanser

Great food, good atmosphere and excellent service!

Wendy Lincoln

Lovely dinner yesterday, all food was excellent, service was Brilliant, a lovely lady who had a lovely smile for us at all times, nice clean environment, Great visit as usual