Carluccio's Caffè

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Wed Oct 17 2012

The flagship store is unmissable, thanks to its prime two-floor corner location, and boy is it popular. If the place is full, staff will take note of your requirements and leave you to browse in the next-door deli, collecting you when a table is ready. Best bets are the semi-circular banquettes around the edge; the central tables and chairs seemed cramped with no obvious place for coats and umbrellas, and the stylish aluminium ceiling lamps appear ominously close on a warm night.

The atmosphere is buzzy and diners – a mix of theatre-goers, shoppers and out-of-towners – seemed happy with the experience. As were we – once seated, we felt under no pressure to move on, in spite of the bustle.

The menu is an easy-going mix of pastas, salads, vegetarian options and assorted classics (fritto misto, grilled calf’s liver). Our dishes scored well: perfectly cooked seabass (fried with tomato salsa and sautéed potatoes), al dente spaghetti (vongole) and chunky fishcakes. In fact, there’s little to criticise here, though some prices are a little keen. In short – a winning formula, and not as soulless as many chains. Forza!

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Carluccio's Caffè London
WC2E 9BH

Phone:
020 7836 0990
Website:
www.carluccios.com
Opening hours:
Meals served 8am-11.30pm Mon-Fri; 9am-11.30pm Sat; 9am-10.30pm Sun
Transport:
Tube: Covent Garden tube
Price:
Main courses £8.95-£15.95. Set meal £9.95 2 courses
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1. Carluccio's Caffè
  - London
    WC2E 9BH
  - 020 7836 0990
  - www.carluccios.com
  - 51.511520,-0.125721

Facilities:
Eating and drinking facilities. Bar. Restaurant. Restaurant and bar facilities. Reservations required. Brunch. Accessible facilities. General facilities. Private rooms
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Parties

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Based upon feedback arrived early in order to secure a table for 3. Inadequate seating in deli area and although suitable for children, it is very difficult to keep them amused in a very confined space. Was given a 30 minute wait time and a further 30 minutes later was told that 'it is not an exact science'; so waited a total of 1 hour and 10 minutes for table. Front of house staff are very inexperienced. Food was acceptable, not well seasoned. Price and customer service by waitressing was excellent. Will try different locations in the hope that the customer experience will be better.

Debbie Tue Nov 6 2012
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