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    Carluccio's

    3.4 (63 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 11:30 pm

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    burrata salad and chicken milanese
    Iris P.

    came in on a saturday afternoon and it was busy but we were seated in 10 mins. service was efficient. menu is not that authentic italian but theres still an alright selection of dishes. nothing like real italian pasta though. the chicken milanese lacked flavor but the burrata was good. mostly bumping it to a 3/5 because the service was quite nice

    Meike B.

    I remember the original Carluccio run restaurant in Covent Garden, fine cuisine popular with media folk on expenses accounts. I have always been fond of the affordable spin-offs for a quick lunch of pasta. This particular branch just doesn't do it for me. It's a big, draft, noisy open plan space with little character. It's almost always busy, probably because it is just such a convenient meeting place immediately opposite South Ken tube station. The last visit was the most disappointing so far ... I know plenty of French bakeries in the area but friends were on a tight schedule and we settled for a breakfast meeting at Carluccio's ... big mistake While the cakes for afternoon tea are lovely despite obviously being mass produced, the morning pastries were disgusting. Not even heated on site as in most supermarkets nowadays - staff agreed and we weren't charged but there were literally no alternative options available.

    Arthur F.

    Visited this location in south Kensington, after attending mass at Westminister Cathedral. We were on our way back to Barnes to see the Oxford vs Cambridge rowing race and stopped off at the So Kensington tube station. Lucky find. This is a chain Italian restaurant, and the food was excellent and not pricey. The soup, linguine with a basil was amazing. Go it's worth it!

    The eggs Benedict without a runny yolk, my smoothie from a pre-made bottle, and our Bloody Mary that lacked vodka and flavor
    Suzie F.

    We did not eat a huge breakfast here. However, my boyfriend was disappointed when his poached egg didn't have a runny center and I was disappointed when my smoothie came from a pre-made plastic bottle. Also, our Bloody Mary's were only tomato juice and barely any vodka - no trace of tabasco or pepper.

    Anna A.

    If there is one Spaghetti Vongole I can choose from it must be Carluccios! Being not a fan of chains, I have to admit, Carluccios is the place I visit over and over again. There is a good thing about chains; you can get all over London the same recipe of Spaghetti Vongole. If you are a cautious seafood eater, this is the place to start trying mussels. They are always fresh! No surprise that Carluccios is always full any time of day. I feel around South Kensington tube station, there are not a lot of good restaurants. This is for sure one reason why we always end up at this place again. They have big windows, so you might feel a little bit exposed. They have their own deli selection at the counter, which makes me always walk out with an olive bread, some dried tomatoes or marinated olives.

    Soup of the day! Delicious pumpkin soup :)
    Isabella M.

    Really good italian food and great home made pasta ( ravioli with spinach and ricota ) , the 10.95 menu definitely a good deal u can choose between app and main dish or main dish and dessert. The chef menu is also very tempting with fresh food. the atmosphere of the place is very nice and the service was impeccable !

    Italian chicken Milanese
    Jing Shyang Y.

    I've only been here for dessert, but I was surprised that they didn't do Pizza.. An italian that doesn't do pizza? Huh? So the emphasis is on pasta, and the food is pretty good. It's a little pricy if you go for the a la carte menu but I got the 3 course menu for around £15 which was pretty good. I had the Chicken liver pate with caramalised onion and toast. Very very good. Italian chicken milanese. Basically a chicken schnitzel with some rocket and potatoes. The potatoes were a little salty, but the portion was perfect and chicken perfectly cooked and mouth-watering. Dessert was a panna cotta with rum infused orange peel. Exceedingly rich and whilst lovely I couldn't finish it all. In terms of service our waiter was great. My food seemed to have more problems that anyone else, since I was the only person to order from the set menu and items came our erattically. E.g. Despite asking for my food to come out with everyone else's to prevent them having to wait for me. My starter came out before everyone's main, but then my main seem to have been forgotten and there was a small wait. Similar situation with dessert. I'm not one to hold it against them as the place was pretty busy with lots of big tables and they did a great job in the situation ensuring we always got what we needed quickly after grabbing a member of staff's attention and ensuring food came out mostly at the same time. I'd come back to this chain again for sure. It's a safe bet for good quality food that is nothing mind-blowing but simple, safe and hearty.

    Bruce C.

    I don't know why some people say this is the McDonald's of Italian. I disagree. The food here is delicious and well cooked. I had linguine with seafood and it was one of the best I've tasted. I went here with five other friends, and they all loved their choices of food as well. At the moment they also have a two for one offer until end of January. I shall be back there for lunch tomorrow then.

    Qype User (amethy…)

    Be prepared to queue when you want to eat, or drink, at this vibrantly buzzing branch of the eponymous Italian caffè chain. Although it's a good, decently-sized site, it's popular to the point of being oversubscribed. The queue was good-humoured though and moved at a reasonable pace. Another small downside - before I get on to the good stuff - is the volume of the noise; the chatter levels here (due to the layout and popularity) are so high on the decibel scale that it won't be to everyone's taste or tolerance. The menu, as in all their caffès, has something for (almost) everyone and the staff seem very tolerant to eclectic combinations. I was in a veggie mood and opted for a starter-size of the vegetarian antipasti: delicious as ever, and I supplemented it with a side of their perfectly cooked fresh spinach. Accompanied by some of their walnut bread, it didn't disappoint but I was sorry to see that the smoked mackerel paté (sgombro) no longer appears on the menu. My companions were very happy with their parma ham, risotto milanese and arancini (rice balls); I sampled the mozzarella one - and found it much more flavoursome than I remembered. We shared a light dessert of chocolate meringue with blackberry sauce - a great taste success! The service was efficient and smiling (although not Italian).

    Arancini di Riso
    Syd M.

    Unbeknownst to us, as tourists, we had not known that Carluccio's was a chain restaurant :( But the cute interior and tempting menu seemed very inviting so we stayed. I started my dinner with the Arancini di Riso. Two crispy fried rice balls one flavored with a basil pesto and one with a meat ragu filling, served with a side of red pepper dipping sauce. The basil was my favorite of the two, offering a balanced creamy and savory interior. The meat ragu filling was a bit bland. I couldn't really taste the ragu or any tomato-type flavor and I'm not quite sure I even recall any meat in the ball(?). The arancini's flavor was enhanced when I used the red pepper dipping sauce. Both were cooked perfectly with a nice creamy, chewy texture and a light crispy, crunchy exterior. For my main dish the Risotto special. (I didn't really think my selections through, starting with rice balls and having rice again for dinner!) The special that day was Risotto with chicken and spinach. A hearty dish that actually tasted like a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup. Creamy, chewy risotto tossed with tender chunks of white meat chicken and spinach leaves. A plate of comfort food...just wished the spinach was chopped smaller. Some of the large wilted leaves had a mushy texture and were unappetizing. Service was prompt, however, not super friendly and the food came out timely and piping hot! The restaurant itself was pretty packed (I think we were there on a Monday or Tuesday night(?) )and noisy and the tables are close together. Not a huge problem, but it was difficult to have a conversation and to hear the server. They also have a cute mini store with a deli, bakery, books and sweet treats near the entrance of the restaurant and their barista was mixing coffees, teas and espressos exposed adjacent to the dining area. Overall good experience.

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    They have a very clear gluten free menu and the pasta was cooked perfectly with a really tasty sauce.

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    Its an Italian breakfast place , breakfast and coffee was real good.decor of the place is nice..

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    13 years ago

    Real good food and great staff. I always go here when I travel to London.

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    14 years ago

    Nice Italian food, very good quality. Service is not as good as the food though.

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    Fantastic service, delicious food, and a large menu to choose from! I will definitely be returning

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    Excellent food. Quick service and all at a reasonable price. The Tiramisu is to die for!

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    The place has a charm all its own with the desserts in the window and the deli counter of meats.

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    Rail House Cafe - Artichoke and parmesan dip with grilled sourdough

    Rail House Cafe

    3.9(32 reviews)
    1.3 miWestminster
    ££

    We visited for a pre-"Hamilton" (the musical playing around the corner at the Victoria Theatre)…read moredinner after searching on Yelp for some well-rated restaurants in the area. My son made a reservation and must have been asked about his birthday, because after being seated by the friendly maitre d' (I think his name was Alex), the maitre d' returned to the table to note that he had been informed that it was someone's birthday. We confirmed that it was my son's birthday the following day, at which point the maitre d' left and came back a few minutes later with a card for my son. The card wished my son Happy Birthday from the various wait staff and said we were being given a 20% discount off our meal (typically, the gift is 20% off your next meal, but the matter d' recognized we were from the US and were unlikely to be making regular visits to the restaurant). After this wonderful greeting, we ordered food from the pre-theatre menu, and we loved all of the food except the tempura broccoli, which was very heavy and too salty for my taste. My son and I especially liked the Longhorn sirloin steak with an egg on top, and my wife was happy with her king prawn salad. My only disappointment was that we ate too much that day and, therefore, we decided to forego dessert, which meant no sticky toffee doughnut. Overall, an excellent meal!

    Stopped in on a rainy day to grab lunch after reading other Yelp reviews. I will add that we are…read more~American~ so our tastes may be different than others, but that being said we loved the food! We ordered the Chicken Bun (which is a Chicken Sandwich) and it was super good! The chipotle Mayo really makes the dish. The lamb lettuce bowl was good as well, heavy on the raisins. Skewers were tasty as well. We got artichoke dip to start and it was really great, has a hint of lime. The only food that wasn't exactly what we expected was the mac&cheese, it could use a bit more cheesy cheese. Overall super cute ambiance, great food & kind people! Would come again!!

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    Rail House Cafe - Adorable decor

    Adorable decor

    Rail House Cafe - Aleppo pepper king prawns, wild rice, quinoa spinach, roast squash, broccoli, apple, feta, etc.

    Aleppo pepper king prawns, wild rice, quinoa spinach, roast squash, broccoli, apple, feta, etc.

    Rail House Cafe - Beautiful entryway

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    Beautiful entryway

    The English Rose Cafe and Tea Shop

    The English Rose Cafe and Tea Shop

    4.2(285 reviews)
    1.3 miVictoria
    ££

    My friend and I came here for a breakfast during the week. It was quite busy, but we were seated…read moreafter a short wait for the two of us. The cafe is pretty small but very cute. I loved the decor and atmosphere. Food: My friend and I both ordered the traditional English breakfast. I had mine with vegan sausage. The breakfast was exactly what I expected and was pretty good. I was excited they had a vegan sausage option instead of leaving the sausage off like other places. Service: Our service was quick and friendly. We were able to order promptly and our food came out in an expected amount of time. There is a bit of a time limit for stays because they are so busy, but we didn't feel rushed at all. TL;DR - Lovely place for an English breakfast

    We had a very nice fun family afternoon tea here. The staff were very accommodating. This spot…read moredoes get very busy so best to make reservations in advance! They squeezed us in between two tables! There is a huge amount of cakes and large scones with jam and cream as well as yummy sandwiches. There is a large selection of teas. The "set"tea had more of a homemade rather than elegant or theme based teas but my granddaughters were very happy to choose what they wanted to eat! The tables are pretty close together so go early if you prefer it to be less busy!

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    The English Rose Cafe and Tea Shop - English Rose Cafe in Westminster, London, December 2022.

    English Rose Cafe in Westminster, London, December 2022.

    The English Rose Cafe and Tea Shop - Tea and fresh scones

    Tea and fresh scones

    The English Rose Cafe and Tea Shop

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    Cambridge Street

    4.4(56 reviews)
    1.3 miPimlico
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    Most memorable dinner we have experienced in a year or more. …read more Beautiful trout with spring vegetables in a subtle glaze and chicken schnitzel with an aioli type sauce. Even the asparagus deserved its own review. Staff knew how to make the evening a hit including a very rare thing: a well mixed martini. Our meal was topped off with a perfect British sponge cake snuggled down in warm toffee and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The environment of casual benches and chairs with homemade cushions surprisingly served to make the relaxed ambiance the perfect background for the fine dining. The chef and staff share their process in an open kitchen which allows the diner to appreciate the whole experience. No one hurried us. Everyone was professional and lively. An evening we will not forget.,

    Came for the full English breakfast based on others' reviews. Full English breakfast was on my…read morehusband's list of 'must do's' while in Britain. It did not disappoint. Everything on the plate was FANTASTIC. I especially want to note the bacon- I'm somewhat of a bacon snob and theirs was perfectly done. Thick and cooked enough to be sturdy but not overcooked and too crispy. My first time trying black pudding and I was a little hesitant, but it was also delicious. Highly recommend this place. I wish we were staying longer in London, we'd probably come back every morning!

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    Cambridge Street - Loved the decor

    Loved the decor

    Cambridge Street - Roasted Lamb

    Roasted Lamb

    Cambridge Street - French toast was cook perfect!!

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    French toast was cook perfect!!

    Carluccio's - italian - Updated June 2026

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