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FRESH FROM OUR KITCHEN

The true flavours of Italy

Our chefs have a simple mantra: Minimum of fuss, maximum of flavour. Little things matter a lot. The fact that we make fresh ravioli every morning. The unmistakable quality of our estate-pressed olive oil. The age of our balsamic. The crema in our espresso. Honestly Italian food and drink from morning to night.

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Private Dining

Our private rooms located at Garrick Street & Newcastle are ideal for those wishing to enjoy a real Italian celebration or even a simple all day meeting, working lunch or cocktail party.

Or select from our Italian canapes, buffet or sharing platters

Choose from one of our seasonal three course menus

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Catering

From delicious canapés, plates of special Italian hams & cheeses and fresh homemade bread to elaborate events for private parties, your guests will love our freshly prepared Italian food.

Some of our favourite catering dishes are:

Crostini ai Funghi

Mixed mushrooms and parsley on toasted Italian bread

Spiedini di Pollo

Chicken and Parma ham skewers served with pepolata sauce

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Christmas Menu

Christmas in Italy is all about gathering friends and family for festive treats. Make yours a Carluccio's Christmas this year, with our good value two course or three course Set Menu featuring Penne Regina alla Marinara, or Amarena Cherry Gelato. Book your Carluccio's Christmas Menu now.

Some of our favourite Christmas dishes are:

Penne Regina alla Marinara

A traditional Neopolitan pasta dish - Giant penne served with mussels and clams, tossed in a rich tomato & cannellini bean sauce and garnished with basil and a king prawn.

Amarena Cherry Gelato

Our own authentic 'Gelati Artiginali' is made traditionally - cool, refreshing vanilla with ribbons of Amarena cherry and served with a crispy Carluccio's wafer. Other flavours available.

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Gluten / Dairy Free & Vegan

Before ordering your food and drinks, please speak to our staff if you would like to know more about our ingredients. Please note that some prices may vary depending on the Carluccio's restaurant.

Some of our favourite gluten free dishes are:

To Share Antipasti Verdure

Served without Caponata and chargrilled vegetables. A vegetarian selection of roasted peppers, Buffalo mozzarella, semi-dried tomatoes, balsamic onions, olives and green beans with gluten free bread.

Lobster Pasta

Lobster tossed in pasta with crab, crayfish, fresh tomato, basil and chilli.

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Daytime Set Menu

Our daytime set menu is available everyday from 12noon until 6pm and features a selection of dishes from our main menu - choose two courses for £11.99 / €16.49, or £13.99/€19.49 for three courses. Please note that menus vary at restaurants, please check with you local restaurant for more details. Sorry not currently available at Spitalfields.

Some of our favourite dishes are:

Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli

Homemade ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta.

Nicoise Salad

Tuna, green beans, sweet peppers, tomatoes, new potatoes, anchovy fillets, salad leaves and free range egg with vinaigrette on the side.

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Breakfast

Every morning Carluccio's bustles with energy, like a Milanese caffe. Baristas deliver steaming espressos while chefs cook free-range eggs exactly how you want them.

Some of our favourite breakfast dishes are:

Carluccio's Breakfast Magnifica

Your choice of free range eggs with grilled smoky pancetta, sausage, sautéed mushrooms, tomato and toasted Italian bread. Coffee or tea and a fresh juice.

Frittata

3 egg omelette with your choice of mushrooms, ham or herbs.

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Evening Set Menu

Our evening set menu is available every day from 6pm. It features a selection of dishes from our main menu - choose two courses for £14.99 / €20.49, or £16.99/€22.99 for three courses. Please note that menus vary across our restaurants, please check with you local restaurant for more details. Sorry not currently available at Spitalfields.

Some of our favourite dishes are:

Penne Giardiniera

Pugliese penne with courgette, chilli and fried spinach balls with Italian cheese and garlic

Calamari

Crispy calamari, lightly floured and fried. Served with lemon mayonnaise.

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Specials

Our chefs work with the best of this season's produce to create some fresh, exciting flavours leading into autumn. Please note that menus vary between restaurants, please contact your local restaurant for details. Sorry not currently available at Spitalfields.

Here are a couple of our favourites:

Linguine allo Scoglio

Linguine pasta served with crab, mussels and cockles, tossed in a rich and spicy saffron bottarga & tomato sauce.

Passion fruit panna cotta

Homemade passion fruit flavoured set cream with crushed meringue, raspberry coulis and fresh raspberries and blueberries.

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Nutrition

Before ordering your food and drinks, please speak to our team if you would like to know more about our ingredients. Please note that some prices may vary depending on the Carluccio's restaurant.

Some of our favourite dishes are:

Spaghetti Carbonara

Eggs, Parmesan, smoky pancetta and lots of black pepper - a Roman classic, made the traditional way.

Beef, Gorgonzola & Walnut Salad

Thin slices of rare roast beef served on a bed of rocket, spinach and radicchio leaves served with Gorgonzola cheese & walnuts and a balsamic dressing on the side.

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Vegetarian

Before ordering your food and drinks, please speak to our team if you would like to know more about our ingredients. Please note that some prices may vary depending on the Carluccio's restaurant. For Spitalfields, please refer to their Main menu.

Some of our favourite vegeterian dishes are:

Goat's Cheese & Beetroot Salad (NEW)

Thinly sliced beetroot, radish, asparagus, walnuts and mixed leaf salad topped with Goat’s cheese and served with a spicy yoghurt dressing on the side.

Bruschetta

Slices of garlicky Italian bread with delicious toppings: Pea, mint & ricotta (NEW) & Fresh tomato, roasted peppers, basil & oregano.

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Desserts

Complete your meal with 'dolci' – irresistible desserts inspired by classic Italian cuisine. Tiramisu, panna cotta, fruit tart, a selection of Italian cheese. Our homemade gelato is a must.

Some of our favourite desserts are:

Tiramisu

Savoiardi biscuits soaked in strong espresso coffee and coffee liqueur with mascarpone and chocolate.

Dolce di Cioccolato

A warm chocolate pudding baked with almonds and Kahlua served with vanilla ice cream.

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Drinks

Add a cocktail, like Aperol Spritz or our new Gin Giardino and presto - you're enjoying summer at it's best. Bellisimo!

Some of our favourite drinks are:

Summer Garden (NEW)

Apple juice and elderflower topped with sparkling Limonata infused with mint and served with a slice of cucumber.

Silvum, Botromagno, Puglia

You can only buy this Rose at Carluccio’s or if you live near to the D’Agostino brothers’ vineyards in Gravina, Puglia. Almost a light red, rich and fruity with a crisp finish.

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Children's menu

Italian food is ideal for small mouths. Start with breadsticks then 'make' your favourite pasta shape/sauce combination or choose a main. Finish with Carluccio's ice cream or fruit salad.

Some of our favourite Children's dishes are:

Ravioli

Handmade pasta parcels filled with spinach and ricotta cheese.

Chicken Milanese

Breadcrumbed breast of chicken with rosemary potatoes.

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FRESH FROM OUR KITCHEN

Private Dining

Or select from our Italian canapes, buffet or sharing platters

Choose from one of our seasonal three course menus

Catering

Crostini ai Funghi

Spiedini di Pollo

Christmas Menu

Penne Regina alla Marinara

Amarena Cherry Gelato

Gluten / Dairy Free & Vegan

To Share Antipasti Verdure

Lobster Pasta

Daytime Set Menu

Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli

Nicoise Salad

Breakfast

Carluccio's Breakfast Magnifica

Frittata

Evening Set Menu

Penne Giardiniera

Calamari

Specials

Linguine allo Scoglio

Passion fruit panna cotta

Nutrition

Spaghetti Carbonara

Beef, Gorgonzola & Walnut Salad

Vegetarian

Goat's Cheese & Beetroot Salad (NEW)

Bruschetta

Desserts

Tiramisu

Dolce di Cioccolato

Drinks

Summer Garden (NEW)

Silvum, Botromagno, Puglia

Children's menu

Ravioli

Chicken Milanese

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