Carluccio's - South Kensington

Name: Carluccio's - South Kensington
Address: 1 Old Brompton Road South Kensington, London, United Kingdom, SW7 3HZ
Telephone: 020 3097 8767
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1

470 Reviews

£25 and under

Italian

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Welcome to Carluccio’s Italian restaurant in the London, South Kensington. This restaurant is conveniently located next to South Kensington underground station and is just a short walk from the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum.

We’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday to Sunday, offering a broad range of classic Italian food. On top of that, our menu also caters for vegetarians/vegans and those who are following a gluten free diet. Therefore you should book a table at London, South Kensington today!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 1, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

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Takeout

020 3097 8767

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 8:00 am–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 8:00 am–10:30 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
020 3097 8767
Website
https://www.carluccios.com/restaurants/london-south-kensington/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1 Old Brompton Road South Kensington London, SW7 3HZ
Neighborhood
South Kensington
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Focaccia£3.50
Freshly baked here every morning using a traditional Ligurian recipe. Allergy Information: Contains: Cereals with Gluten (Wheat). May contain: Celery/Celeriac, Crustaceans, Fish, Lupin, Molluscs, Mustard, Sesame Seeds, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites, Nuts, Peanuts, Tree Nuts (Almond Nuts, Brazil Nuts, Cashew Nuts, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pecan Nuts, Pistachios, Walnuts), Cereals with Gluten (Barley, Oats, Rye)
Garlic Focaccia£4.25
Baked here every morning. Allergy Information: Contains: Milk, Cereals with Gluten (Wheat). May contain: Celery/Celeriac, Crustaceans, Fish, Lupin, Molluscs, Mustard, Sesame Seeds, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites, Nuts, Peanuts, Tree Nuts (Almond Nuts, Brazil Nuts, Cashew Nuts, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pecan Nuts, Pistachios, Walnuts), Cereals with Gluten (Barley, Oats, Rye)
Garlic with Mozzarella£4.95
Freshly baked focaccia using a traditional Ligurian recipe. Allergy Information: Contains: Milk, Cereals with Gluten (Wheat). May contain: Celery/Celeriac, Crustaceans, Fish, Lupin, Molluscs, Mustard, Sesame Seeds, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites, Nuts, Peanuts, Tree Nuts (Almond Nuts, Brazil Nuts, Cashew Nuts, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pecan Nuts, Pistachios, Walnuts), Cereals with Gluten (Barley, Oats, Rye)
Bread Tin£3.95
A mix of breads from our deli. Allergy Information: Contains: Cereals with Gluten (Wheat). May contain: Celery/Celeriac, Crustaceans, Fish, Lupin, Molluscs, Mustard, Sesame Seeds, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites, Nuts, Peanuts, Tree Nuts (Almond Nuts, Brazil Nuts, Cashew Nuts, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pecan Nuts, Pistachios, Walnuts), Cereals with Gluten (Barley, Oats, Rye)
Nocellara Olives£3.95
Giant green Sicilian olives, unpitted. Allergy Information: Contains: Peanuts, Tree Nuts (Almond Nuts, Brazil Nuts, Cashew Nuts, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pecan Nuts, Pistachios, Walnuts)

Antipasti

Burrata
Whole Pugliese creamy burrata with prosciutto Gran Sasso, aged balsamic vinegar and pane carasau

What 470 people are saying

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.2Service
4Ambience
4Value

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Kjb920
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
The food is consistently good at Carluccios and the decor very stylish. I did feel that the portions had got smaller and the prices higher though!
MM
MMNA
Cheshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you for a wonderful dining experience. Attentive service, friendly and accommodating staff, delicious food, relaxed atmosphere. Dinner with 2 adults and 2 children, who really enjoyed themselves and the food. We arrived 10mins early, which wasn't a problem and we're seated straight away.
MP
MarciaP
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
I go to Carluccio’s since they opened the first restaurant. Food now is not bad but it has been much better, buildings are run down, the deli a shadow of what used to be, so and it is now very expensive.
N
Niki
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience3
Good choice when visiting the museums & well run . Food good standard , a few more vegan choices would be good .
B
Brad
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had great glutton free options which were important to some of our party.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took my wife, daughters and granddaughter to see the Beach Boys at the Royal Albert Hall. This restaurant is fantastically placed for pre-dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
manager was excellent, service was excellent too
TS
TSH92
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Food was very good. Service was initially slow but then improved. Low noise level when we were there, and a good size table for our party of 6. We would return.
SL
SarahL
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience2
Unfortunately not a good experience, If I was the chef I would be completely embarrassed sending food out in such a sorry state. Cold, limp food is just not acceptable, shame.
HB
HBS35
Gloucestershire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
It was very busy pre show time, the tables are very close together and it was very noisy. We ordered 2 risottos one from the specials and one from the main menu. They arrived in good time but it was clear that the special had been sitting ready for some time waiting for the other order. It was warm rather than hot and started to congeal, as risotto does when standing. The other was perfect.
MG
MargaretG
London
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience2
Too noisy with a canteen atmosphere. Children screaming is not compatible with relaxed dining. Staff too conspicuous about cleaning tables spraying products - couldn’t it be done more discreetly with less flourish? Staff looking but not seeing what needs to be done but I know staffing issues. Training could still be done. Bit disappointing really and feel that Carluccios is going the same way as Cafe Rouge …..
B
Bognor22
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience1
The meal was rushed, the food wasn’t up to the standard we would expect and the noise level was unbearable
SW
SandraW
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Friendly service . I had the chicken Milanese which was ok but I was disappointed there wasn’t any dressing on the salad which only consisted of a few leaves .
NJ
NevJB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
So glad to find a Caluccio's open - sadly, our regular one (Spittalfields) closed. Service and food is still very good and represents great value when dining out in London.
RR
RosaviyahR
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience3
Food was lovely, however the assistant didn’t have any record of my reservation?? She didn’t seem too happy and put us in the middle table not near a window
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience3
Awful food
LM
LarryM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly staff with efficient service. Restaurant is clean & tidy conveniently located for station, busses & the museums. Would definitely eat here again if in the area.
D
David
London
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
Food was outstanding but gluten free toast that was requested didn’t arrive.
s
singer
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
As usual, Carluccio's was an ideal venue for our pre-concert meal. Guaranteed tasty food, with quick service!!
JM
JackieM
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience1
Received drinks with starters - halfway through starters mains arrived. Waiter hovered and asked if he should bring it back! Food service felt very rushed although we weren’t hassled to leave after. Very noisy and near service area. Shame - food ok
VB
VicB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience2
It was a warm summer Saturday so the area was very busy, the restaurant was extremely noisy but we had booked and didn't have time to look elsewhere. The food was good so no complaints there. We probably wouldn’t dine there again because of the noise levels,
NM
NMcG
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience2
Calucchios South Kensington is in a good location Just across S. KEN Station. Nosiy, Food was salty, the waiters not regularly around tables and very noisy. Overall, it was alright for once. Online booking is highly recommended
NK
NoreenK
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
To say mediocre is flattering. Service negligible - not busy but you have to signal for service - no monitoring. Wish I had refused to pay service charge.
BF
BibiF
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Didn’t feel like the details I had posted about it being my birthday when I made my booking were acknowledged in any way. We enjoyed the evening but not sure why I was asked if it was a special occasion when nothing was mentioned. The food and service was good
E
Emilio
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
We did find the food excellent, the service very good, the noise level barely acceptable because of the unnecessary music added to the voices, the price a bit on the high side
LL
LawrenceL
Newcastle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding . . . Great food. Great service. Lovely staff. Very happy :-)
K
Kiwigirl
Bath
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience5
Eggs Benedict with spinach and lovely tangy hollandaise. Unfortunately my eggs were not very runny
AB
AdamB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience3
Are waiter changed half way through. I wasn't not served my beveraged ordered and paid. Coffee was cold. I had to stand up and go over to the cashier to ask for service. They were not polite!
A
Alin
Oxford
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Quick and efficient service, it was a quick before a concert meal. The food was exactly as ordered and didn't disappoint. A very pleasant and well run branch that is always busy.
L
Lolo
Surrey
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good ambiance, good food and drinks and excellent service.
PP
PaulP
London
10 reviews
vip
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall2food1service1ambience2
We had breakfast and it was quite poor. Overcooked pancetta, poached eggs cooked in too much vinegar, dry toast. Poorly presented and poor service. Better choices for breakfast, i.e. The Ivy Brasserie and Bills.
TB
TrevorB
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Very well looked after by our attentive staff. Seasonal starter of rhubarb plus ? on toast not such a hit, rhubarb underdone. Bruschetta needed a little more olive oil. Mains of risotto were both fine. White wines tasty, reds served a little too warm, they taste better when at a cooler temp. Good ambience and overall a pleasant experience. Will go again.
A
Anne
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Friendly and helpful waiting staff. Quite noisy because of baby small children.
ST
StephenT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience3
I often go to Carluccio’s and like their simple clean food. This time it was a bit too noisy and busy, we had to wait a bit before getting the service staffs’ attention. I was recently in the Richmond Carluccio’s on a weekday and it was much better.
AR
AyeshaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Asparagus and hot smoked salmon risotto was delicious. Latte needs a bit of work - bit weak with bitter aftertaste.
FB
FrankB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
It was during the Chelsea Flower Show we expected it to be fuller' The food was very good except for the Arancini which were much smaller than i was used to on earlier visits' The cheaper menu was only available at lunch time which is likely to reduce the number of visits I make in the future
AO
AntonyO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very friendly staff , not rushed and excellent food
LO
LauraO
Dorset
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My go to place before the Albert Hall. Always great food and lovely ambience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was good but not outstanding. I guess it was good enough to revisit.

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Carluccio's - South Kensington does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo and Just Eat. Carluccio's - South Kensington also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 3097 8767.

Carluccio's - South Kensington is rated 4.1 stars by 470 OpenTable diners.