Carluccio's - Reading

Name: Carluccio's - Reading
Address: Unit 1, Davidson House Forbury Square, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom, RG1 3EY
Telephone: 0118 214 7089
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.1

4.1

538 Reviews

£26 to £40

Italian

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2 people

19 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood 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 09:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 09:00–22:00 Sun 09:00–20:00
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
Area
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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Christmas Menu (Groups 6+ Guests)
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
13 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 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
£24.95 - £29.95 per person
13 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 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.

What 538 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
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

538 Reviews

D
Dawn
Berkshire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day 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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Marri Ysabelle
Philippines
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 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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Alice
Bristol
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 December 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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Julie
Devon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 December 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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PETER
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 5 December 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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OT
OpenTable Diner
Berkshire
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 22 November 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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Vanessa
Oxford
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 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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GMDN
Berkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 November 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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j
jane
London
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good atmosphere, friendly and efficient service. Food quality variable.
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W
Wayne
Berkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic, authentic Italian food, at a good price, recommend.
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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 538 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

19 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Additional information

Cross Street
Forbury Gardens Park
Area
Reading
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 09:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 09:00–22:00 Sun 09:00–20:00
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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.carluccios.com/menu/
Phone number
0118 214 7089

Carluccio's - Reading

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Christmas Menu (Groups 6+ Guests)

Christmas Menu

Menu

What 538 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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How is Carluccio's - Reading restaurant rated?

Is Carluccio's - Reading currently accepting bookings?

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