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Carluccio's - Reading, Reading, Berkshire

Carluccio's - Reading

4.2 (572)
£26 to £40
Italian
Unit 1, Davidson House, Forbury Square, Reading, Berkshire RG1 3EY

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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

What 572 people are saying

Carluccio's - Reading reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.0Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Berkshire

    Great for brunch

  • Berkshire

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carluccio's - Reading delights with "authentic Italian food" and "excellent service." Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff," making it ideal for both intimate meals and business meetings. The "great atmosphere" and "delicious meals" are consistent highlights, complemented by enticing offers that enhance the value of dining experiences.
572 Reviews
  1. Peter

    London6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Nice place to eat an enjoyable lunch. Easy walking distance from Reading train station.

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  2. Pam

    Warwickshire4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and the food was lovely. We really enjoy a meal at Carlucios Reading

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  3. Bernadette

    Berkshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband, son and I went to Carluccios in Reading yesterday for dinner and we all had a wonderful time. The food was delicious, the service was excellent and the ambiance great. We will be returning soon. We also had an offer for 50% off mains, which made the meal very good value. The food is authentic Italian food.

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  4. Phil

    Berkshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As a family went for a midday Sunday lunch. The member of staff who attended to our table was Amazing. She was very helpful/friendly & attentive so made the whole experience great. The food wasn’t bad either (The food was very good too)

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  5. Charlotte

    Berkshire1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We chose Carluccio’s to have an intimate meal after getting married as this was the restaurant we visited for our first date however it was far from a special experience- the food was cold, over priced, bland and the customer service was poor! After noted down that it was a meal after getting married, we received no congratulations and if anything it felt like I received judgement on the dress I was wearing, the same one from our first date. So this will be the last time I shall be visiting Carluccio’s.

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  6. Kashmira

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food, really enjoyed the mains, however focaccia starter was too salty, feedback shared with Chef. Nice of them to add candle on my husbands birthday dessert.

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  7. Colin

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff are much more friendly than my last visit. Food delivered promptly

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  8. Carrie VIP

    London18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyable bank holiday meal. Had starters and mains and then another bottle of wine outside in the sunshine. Staff friendly and accomodating as ever

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  9. Sue

    Berkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had pizza and lasagne, it was all delicious. It was a lovely atmosphere, no obtrusive music, so conversation was easy

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  10. PAUL

    Berkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable evening and the food was excellent and staff very helpful.

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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 572 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
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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