hosted a small event yesterday and i can't say enough good things about my experience. the food was good, event space was clean and set up nicely, the staff. couldn't have been more accommodating. Bob and Danielle were wonderful. kind, efficient, and they made the event run so smoothly! read more

Wonderful spot to eat at. The environment is great. It is located next to the waterfront - Rancocas River. I love the gold pot soup and the lasagna. read more

Excellent food, service, ambiance. What more could you ask for? Attended private affairs as well as going for lunch or dinner. Highly recommend this restaurant. Google for directions if you're not familiar with this part of Mt laurel. read more

OMG! My favorite place for years. My dad's most favorite place. The happy hour is amazing. They have updated the restaurant, the bar and now working on the outside patio. Such a gem. Do not miss out!!! read more

We visited this place for the first time. Reserved a table outside. The view was nice. I ordered Seafood Cannelloni and it was delicious! My husband got Orecchiette Foggia (pasta tossed with sweet sausage in a creamy broccoli rabe in garlic and oil sauce). So this was tasteless and over salted! He couldn't eat it. So I shared my Seafood Cannelloni meal with my hubby. We mentioned about Foggia to the server couple times. At the end it was taken down from our check by manager approval. Thanks for that. Also we ordered red Sangria and white sangria. Didn't really liked it. It was $13 for a drink. Garden salad was ok. As usual. There were three families altogether with us at the table. So we asked to do a separate checkes. The server was nice, but she informed us that it was not possible :( Ended up spending $87 plus taxes plus tips, so we left $100. But we were not impressed with this place. read more

Carlucci's Waterfront - Orecchietta Foggia - Seafood Near Me - Mount Laurel, New Jersey

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Took my picky in-laws here and everyone seemed to like their food. I personally got the seafood cannelloni expecting it to be filled with something like ricotta and was pleasantly surprised to find it was full of even more seafood inside. The waterfront atmosphere was really relaxing and elegant, and all the waiters were really personable. read more

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I dined at this establishment for a work dinner. There were over 20 of us so we had our own room (with no view) and a pre-fix menu. The calamari was a good start with an average Cesar salad that followed. Next, the penne pasta was tasty and my prime rib dinner came after. The platter portions were generous and it also included mashed potatoes and vegetables. Our dessert was cheesecake which wasn't bad but it reminded me of coming from out of a frozen box. The cocktails I had were pricy and to me- weak. Especially for the price. read more

We had our Thanksgiving dinner here with our family. They accommodated our party of 10. Server was very attentive and the food and atmosphere was very nice. Seafood Canneloni was amazing read more

always a great experience when coming here, all the workers are very kind. the food is always delicious.

Just ok. The outdoor area is so loud. We had to yell to hear eachother. The food was ok. It was mediocre beef&beer event quality. It was room temperature. Just ok. Will not return. So many other options in the area. read more

We booked a surprise party for my mother in law last Saturday. Carlucci's is on the Rancocas creek. The view is nice and it's a pleasant place to sit outside during the warmer months. The decor is pretty nondescript. Crisp clean white tablecloths and neatly attired wait staff. There is a pretty big U shaped bar and a couple of different eating areas. We had a nice long table to accommodate the 20 guests. Tom, our server came over promptly and got our drink orders. We ordered several apps for the table including calamari, bruschetta and mozzarella tower. All were very good. Everyone ordered from the menu and all were satisfied with their entrees. Tom and the other members of the wait staff were present without being overbearing. They even cut up the cake and served it and took numerous photos of our family. It was a wonderful time and a great experience. The staff were all very friendly and the food was good and plentiful. If you are planning an event, particularly during the warmer weather, check out Carlucci's Waterfront! You'll be glad you did. read more

We had a good large group meal at Carlucci's and they definitely delivered on what we needed for the gathering. But the menu and food is definitely stuck in the past. They could very much use a small refresh and update on their selections and methods in the kitchen. read more

Another "Zombie" restaurant that "survived" the pandemic, but has come back changed...kind of like Stephen King's "Pet Cemetery". Has a much slimmed down menu, with the basics and little exciting to offer. I go for the view outside, service was OK, although my order was incorrect from the kitchen. By the time it was rectified, we had both finished out main courses. I would suggest to skip for now. read more

Very disappointing. Highly overpriced with underwhelming food. Small portions especially for price. Bread just supermarket quality with foil butter. Order fried mozzarella app, basically two slices of fried bread with a slice of mozz and watery marinara sauce (almost $20) Scallops and bacon five small scallops with small slice of bacon (almost $20). Sausage and broccoli rabe (over $20). flavorful but small portion for price. Ordered red sangria "bottle" ($36!) filled with ice and could barely taste wine. If you're going to charge high prices, food must be best and portions large. read more

Last week, partner and I shared a chicken salad club sandwich for lunch which, for $12 each, was pathetic. Slices of plain white "wonder bread" with a 'smear' of chicken salad (which was barely discernable), lettuce, a few bits of bacon, and egg, cut in fours with a pile of french fries in the middle. No onion, no tomato or celery in the sandwich as described on the menu. There was no chicken salad flavor at all, we tasted mostly lettuce and egg salad. We got a slice of lemoncello mascarpone to go, which was also skimpy even for one person. It was $9. Our server was overly attentive to a fault. He asked me FIVE times if I wanted another beer, once while I had a full glass in front of me. He was also a tad too familiar, touching my and partner's shoulder a few times. A real no-no these days. They should drop the "Waterfront" from their name as the view is of a large, ugly white tent blocking any view of the water. It should be moved about 25 ft to the left, away from the windows. read more

Wonderful service good food and amazing atmosphere. We will return again it's our favorite venue.

Great service great food beautiful atmosphere will definitely be back!5 stars!love dining on the water!!

Great time at Carlucci's tonight. Started at Happy hour and came back. Met up with old friends I haven't seen since the start of the pandemic. Bob did a fabulous job as my bartender. It was fun. read more

Outstanding food and view. All servers were friendly and accommodating. Check this place out if you get the chance!

Love, Love, Love this place. If I lived close to this I would visit at least monthly if not weekly. I went on a Thursday evening and one of the first peeps at the bar for happy hour. I was in luck martini Thursday is half off! Lots of great food specials on the bar menu and as an hour rolled by so many great people filtered in that are regulars and just super nice to talk to. I had a lovely time and the drinks were terrific. Stephanie was my excellent bartender and the food we ate was amazing. My favorite thing was the little crostini bruschetta that is complimentary. I had arancini balls and also wings. They also have a 20% off yelp special upon checking. You just cannot do any better. I plan on flying back to the area just to go here --My favorite place in a long long time. read more

Another "aging movie star" location. As an FYI, we were there on a Friday night at 6:30 p.m.; it was not crowded and I don't think there'd have been a wait without a reservation. First, Carlucci's is on the Rancocas Creek and is in an excellent location. For all of us old timers, it's the former Pirate's Inn. Although we were there and it was dark, once my eyes adjusted, I could tell sitting outside in the appropriate weather would be dreamy. I'd also like to relay that the note in my OpenTable reservation was read and honored. I requested a particular type of table--and for the first time, a restaurant not only honored it, but mentioned it while seating us. And we had a beautiful location in the dining area. As to the building, one could tell in its heyday was probably beautiful. It would not take too much of an investment to spruce up the obvious--do something with the drop ceilings and the ceiling vent. It was rusty with stains and made for a slight bit of disgust if you were unfortunate enough to look up at it. This is all I will say about the interior because we are all here for the food. Our server was pleasant and attentive. But service is slow--which was okay with us on this Friday night when we were celebrating an early Valentine's Day. But if you are on a timer or you have kids, let your server know and maybe that will get you out of there in under two hours. A low-key acoustic guitarist/singer played in the background at the perfect level. Usually music is too loud or intrusive. This was perfect. Although I didn't notice him front and center, it definitely added to the ambiance. The lighting is low and romantic, with the white table clothes and linens. Again, this could be a super restaurant, if only... They start you out with a small basket of bread and two pieces of bruschetta. They will ask if you'd like more bread if you finish it. The bruschetta was very good and I wish they'd offer more of it. Much better than the bread, which was nothing special. Your entree comes with soup or salad. I had the pasta fagioli--it was literally the best I've ever had--and was creamy. This is unusual. He had the salad and it was simply "just a salad." I ordered Cranberry, Apple, Walnut, Chicken Salad. It was huge and it was perfect. The dressing was divine, and the Blue Cheese crumbles were abundant. I would definitely order this again--and I'm usually an Italian entree woman. My partner ordered the Dill Salmon, and as huge a portion as mine was is as small a portion as his was. I could see he was not satisfied at the end of his meal, so I shared the remainder of my salad. He said his salmon "was okay." He likes his salmon not so wet, and he complimented my cooking by saying, "Your salmon is better." He said the mashed potatoes were better than they looked, but when I grilled him on his opinion, he said he would not return. We split the Dulce de Leche for dessert. It's a three-milk ice cream with Dulce de Leche swirled in it. I thought it was excellent--he was not enamored with it. We just agree to disagree on the meal--what I do agree on is his portion was way too small. The price--even before the 20% Yelp Check-in discount was probably average, if not better. Once they applied my Yelp discount, it was a terrific price. This could've been four stars had my partner's meal been of the level of mine. If they can work on that building and improve some of their entrees, this would be a gem. As it is now, it's barely a diamond in the rough. read more

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Great ambiance and seafood! Love this place and the great service. Plan to continue dining here

Beautiful sunset, great food and great service! We were a party of 9 and felt taken care of the entire time.

I've been going to Carlucci's Waterfront Restaurant since the very beginning. I use to dine at the same location when it was the Pirates Inn. I've supported that restaurant for years. Unfortunately I will not be returning. The food has always been delicious and reasonably priced. Today's experience was extremely disappointing. Stopped at the bar as I usually do and my wife and I had 2 martini's apiece, Additionally, we order 6 raw oysters. When it came time to be seated we asked for our bar tab. Our tab came to $88.50. That's $16 per martini and over $3 per oyster. With tip the bar tab was over $100 for 4 drinks and 6 not so fresh raw oysters. When it came to ordering dinner entrees like prime rib, which I've always enjoyed, they too were highly priced. Previously I was able to have drinks and dinner for approximately $100 plus gratuity. Today just my bar tab came to $100+. In my opinion this is nothing more than a money grab. Believe me, it's not about the money but more about being taken advantage of, pandemic or not. I can get better drinks in downtown Philadelphia for less than what I was charged at Carlucci's. Extremely disappointed! read more

Consistent great food and service. The water view is a bonus. The calamari is one of my favorite appetizers here. If you've never checked them out you definitely won't be disappointed read more

Authentic italian food. Great ambiance. Owner was courteous and friendly. We had a few appetizers. Our favorite was the crab meat bruschetta. read more

Total gem My friend and I had dinner on the waterfront recently. It was a gorgeous view. Food was out standing. Drinks not so much. Stick with wine or beer, not top shelf liquor. Staff fast friendly and quick service which was impressive on a Saturday night with a packed house. Definitely make a reservation but plan on waiting 20-30 mins for your table on a nice weather weekend. Can't wait to return with my family soon. read more

I recommend Carlucci's Waterfront - a great selection of delicious food, attentive and friendly service and a beautiful view of the Rancocas Creek. read more

This was very good Italian restaurant. Loved the linguine and crab the sauce was like homemade. I am Italian and fussy about my sauce. My husband had salmon salad he said it was cooked and seasoned well. I would definitely come back we ate o read more

Very good date spot! Seriously the view is amazing if you sit outside. Food was decently priced and very delicious. We got the seafood cannelloni which was good. Looked on yelp and saw everyone got two pieces but we only got one? We also got seafood carnevale. Portions were huge and they gave us alot of seafood. For appetizer, we got scallops Angelica which was just okay. Scallops weren't the best I've tasted so not sure if I'll get that again. Our server was nice but his voice was so soft that i really couldn't understand him well. But overall, food was delicious. View was amazing. Would go back again! read more

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Food is always delicious. Carlos is great and always attentive. Veal Saporita and raw oysters are the best! Sophia is the best waitress, we always request her! read more

Service was not empressive. Food protons are tiny. Plates was scratched. Served mimosas with a cherry. I had the artichoke stuffed salmon. It was very good but very small. read more

Carlucci's Waterfront - Ravioli was gummy Plate was scratched up. - Seafood Near Me - Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Amazing! Went here for my mother's birthday, and she enjoyed her. I added 4 stars because the food seemed a little overpriced, but I will come back. read more

I was finally able to visit Carlucci's Waterfront for the first time with a friend on Tuesday night. At first I thought the place would be packed, because we couldn't find a place to park in the main, closest parking lot! But after we parked in the second lot (not much further away from the establishment), we found that there was still plenty of seating outdoors! So don't be turned off if you see the first lot completely full. We were seated along the Rancocas Creek - what a beautiful view, especially at sunset! The lights strung above us that lit up as the sun went down were so pretty too. We ordered from the $25 pre-fixed menu, which had an excellent selection. We both started with the Capricciosa Salad, which was delicious. I had the Vodka Rigatoni for my entree and my friend had the Chicken Parmigiana. While the menu mentions in small letters that the food is served as "European portions," which we expected would be small, the size of our entrees didn't seem any different in size to what we would expect from going out to eat, which was just fine. The entrees were delicious as well. I had the cheesecake for dessert and she had the creme brulee. The creme brulee didn't have that nice crack of sugar on top, but it was still very good. The cheesecake was very good as well. With the addition of a glass of wine for each of us, it was a perfect girl's night out! read more

Worst service I've had in a very long time. My wife an I had a reservation and showed up a little early. We sat at the bar and went unattended for 15 minutes before being served. We brought our drinks from the bar to our table due to the wait, which clearly was a turn off for our server. We ordered and received our dinners in a reasonable amount of time, but never saw our waiter again. We never had a chance for any drink refills including water, left over boxes, dessert menu or even the check. My wife and I sat there unattended for nearly 40 minutes before I could actually get the attention of another wait staff member to get our check and get us out of there. It was clear the other tables with 4-6 people were the priority over our table for 2. I will never go back or even recommend this to another person. You can find much better food and service within 10 minutes of Carlucci's. read more

We had a rehearsal dinner here last week. Everything was perfect! From planning the menu to the the actual dinner everything was terrific! Our servers were super, the private room overlooked the water and the food was great! Thank you to all of the staff....you made our son and fiancés rehearsal dinner very special. read more

This place is trash. The only good thing were the drinks. It's a very old atmosphere, they need renovations. The food was horrible and I was bummed because they're not cheap!! We ordered shrimp stuffed with crab meat wrapped in salmon (sounds amazing on paper) but was disgusting. It had a chemical taste to it. The vegetables looked like they were reheated and not fresh at all. This place is definitely not worth the expense. read more

The other reviews did not lie when they said OVERPRICED! I ate here for my anniversary and I was debating between her and driving into NY to go to Nobu. Should have went to Nobu, prices are similar. But this place's atmosphere is not nice, it's average. The calamari tasted great but was more of a $9 plate and portion, not the $19 that we paid. It just wasn't worth it. It was just calamari and typical cocktail sauce. Nothing else to it. The sides were clearly frozen vegetables. It did not taste special, very very basic. Watery potatoes and boiled green beans. It wasn't the worst but once again, not worth the price. In total, we spent $250 so if you just have money to give to this chain then try it. The body of water behind the restaurant is cute and contributes to my 2 star rating. Hostesses were very nice. Server was nice but lacked cleanliness. Silverwear had all of the food that the previous customer left on it. Server wore gloves with food all over it, no point of the gloves, I would rather washed hands. He held my glass around the rim which shows me that this place lacks training. There are other complaints but I'll stop here. read more

I had dinner there on 8/28. Blue point oysters were on point! Very tasty. However, I had pasta upgraded with shrimp. When I received my food there were only two SHRIMPS IN THE PASTA . I thought I would find more..,none was there . Absolutely awful. Because it was someone birthday party I decided NOT TO MAKE A SCENE. But never again! read more

Tonight we had a reservation for 6:30pm, which I had made well in advance. In the notes, I had specified that this is a birthday dinner and we would like to have a table that is in the best spot (hoping for best views of the river). Unfortunately, we were furthest from the river view by a bush (disappointing because this is one of the main reasons I chose this place for a birthday dinner). Also, I ordered a Red Velvet Cake at the end of the meal, which I was hoping would at least get a happy birthday song (there were about three tables that this happened for), but it didn't happen. I was trying to make a romantic night for my partner, but the details fell through that could have made this night absolutely perfect and the way I had planned. That is the reason I would give Carlucci's probably a 3.7 or so if I could. Besides these two points, the redeeming factors I would say: 1) location is absolutely stunning especially if you are sitting outside (just hope you can grab the table with the best view of the water!!). 2) The servers and our waitress was absolutely amazing. I could probably go on about the service, and how attentive every one was, including our waitress. 3) The way that the food comes out (slowly and time to enjoy each plate) is something I really valued, as it gives time for people to really take in the dinner. This doesn't happen a lot in other restaurants. The food I would say is a bit overpriced. The garden salad is a bit sad (one chunky cucumber with a lot of leafy greens and two cherry tomatoes). I ordered the Eggplant rollatini and my partner ordered the chicken Parmigiana. We were both really appreciative of the portion size. I really did enjoy my meal and thought it was well cooked. Besides this, we had the mozzarella dish as an app, which wasn't my favorite as it was too breaded and cheesy for me. We also had fries and a few drinks. They were really good! I definitely recommend the red velvet cake, which was absolutely divine!! read more