Carluccio's - Reading

4.2

533 Reviews

£26 to £40

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

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 (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.

What 533 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Berkshire
Gluten-free-friendly
Berkshire
Good for groups
Berkshire
Healthy
Berkshire
Great for outdoor dining
Berkshire
Vegetarian-friendly
Reading
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Carluccio's in Reading offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with standout service from staff like Charlene and Shweta. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "delicious food," including popular steaks and varied menu options. While some noise issues arise when busy, the overall experience remains a favorite for many.

533 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Berkshire
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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 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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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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jane
London
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 12, 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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Wayne
Berkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 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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John
Gloucestershire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We were placed rather close to the kitchen and serving area which was rather noisy. The restaurant itself was quite busy with a lot of background noise. This made conversation a bit difficult. Otherwise, the meal was good value and very tasty.
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Kathy
Hampshire
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food. Service superb and friendly . Good value and of course there is always lots of goodies on sale in shop. I bought my annual Pannetone. Went home happy .
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Janet
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Table booked 6.30 Saturday evening and two of our guests ordered the sea bass and there was only one left ,how this could be possible at such an early time on a Saturday I don’t understand. As in my review after our last visit the menu has been reduced so to run out of a popular dish isn’t very professional. We have enjoyed going to this Carluccios for years but probably won’t return now. The wine list has been reduced with no carafes available and wine prices high . Restaurant always had a personal touch for us but this has changed but then a lot of the original staff have left. Such a shame I can’t see this brand lasting much longer
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James
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great for the price. We didn't have the set menu. it was very reasonable The staff were very friendly and I love the fact you aren't sat on top of each other and the restaurant is very airy
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Jennifer
London
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Poor customer service, on the day of our booking we received a phonecall that they had a private function on that day, but we could pay £65pp to join. Clearly some sort of booking issue!
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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 4.2 stars by 533 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 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
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

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

Carluccio's - Reading

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Christmas Menu

Christmas Menu (Groups 6+ Guests)

Menu

What 533 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Carluccio's - Reading offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Carluccio's - Reading restaurant rated?

Is Carluccio's - Reading currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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