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

565 Reviews

£26 to £40

Italian

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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.

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

Easter Set Menu
£24.95 - £29.95 per person
Apr 16, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025
From April 16th to 27th, join us for a special Easter set menu inspired by the flavours of Italy. Enjoy 2 courses from £24.95 or 3 courses for £29.95 – a delicious way to celebrate with those who matter most. See website for menu.
Father's Day - Free Pint For Dad
Jun 10, 2025 - Jun 15, 2025
This Father’s Day, treat Dad to a taste of Italy at Carluccio’s! From 10th – 15th June, we’re raising a glass to all the amazing dads out there as they can enjoy a free pint of Birra Moretti with any main meal (T&Cs apply). Whether it’s a classic Carbonara, a hearty Milanese, or a freshly made Risotto, we’ve got the perfect dish to make his day extra special. Please visit the website to view our menu and full T&Cs. Let’s toast to Dad – buon appetito!

What 565 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

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Berkshire
Great for brunch
Berkshire
Good for business meals
Berkshire
Kid-friendly
Berkshire
Gluten-free-friendly
Berkshire
Good for groups
Reading
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Carluccio's in Reading offers "delicious food" with "excellent service" and a "lovely atmosphere," ideal for business meetings and friendly gatherings. Diners appreciate the "freshly prepared" Italian dishes and attentive staff. While some found portions small, many highlight the "excellent taste" and value, especially with promotional offers.

565 Reviews

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Carrie VIP
London18 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
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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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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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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Alan
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Good food, attentive service and a friendly atmosphere. A nice place to meet as a group of friends.
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Ronnie
Dublin1 review
4.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It ideal for a business meeting and atmosphere was good.
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Bernadette
Berkshire3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the service was excellent. I had received a 50% off mains offer which made the bill reasonable .
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Julie
Berkshire1 review
1.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
This restaurant is relatively expensive and the portion sizes are small. We both had pasta dishes but left still hungry. Very disappointing.
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Elizabeth
Berkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Attentive Staff, didn't wait long for food, delicious meals
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Matt
Berkshire3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good fresh food and nice atmosphere. Kind helpful service
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Michael
Dorset1 review
3.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Booking was easy. It was quite noisy in the restaurant and it took a while to adjust to the surroundings as it felt a bit claustrophobic being up against the back wall. We were served quite soon after arrival but service was quite slow thereafter. The food was excellent (sea bass fillets and papardelle beef ragu), being very tasty and a good temperature. My coffee (Americano) was excellent, as was the draught Moretti beer. However, my wife's cappucino was tasteless and disappointing. We would definitely visit again (especially as there is 50% off mains if we go again within 4 weeks).
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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 565 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

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

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Easter Set Menu

Father's Day - Free Pint For Dad

Menu

What 565 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?

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