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Carluccio’s are springing up all over the place now, from Bluewater to Brent Cross, spreading the loveable TV chef’s gospel of good fresh food. Each restaurant is also a deli selling wonderful produce, and the menus offer a taste of superior Italian cooking. Carluccio’s is expensive and these many outlets cater for an upmarket crowd. On a recent visit to the Hampstead Caffe, my cynical dining companion suggested that they are essentially over-priced Pizza Expresses. This is far from the case.
The proliferation of the chain has had a few predictable effects: A uniform menu, reduced portions and less personal service. However the mission to wake England up to the joys of Italian cookery continues apace, with pizza and pasta of course, but also roasted sardines, veal tonnatto and adventurous meat dishes on the set menu, and some mouth-watering Italian breakfast options.The deli ingredients are of the very finest and each kitchen turns out wonderful food.
Pizza Express this is not: A meal at Carluccio’s is a lot more indulgent, interesting and considerably more memorable. Mind you, if you spent more than £80 for two at Pizza Express you might end up owning some art off the walls.
We heartily recommend that you visit your local Carluccio’s and find out what all the fuss is about: great eating. |
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Italian Cuisine Near Carluccio's |
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| London Dining |
| Enoteca Turi |
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28
Putney High Street,
Wandsworth,
London,
SW15
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13 minutes distance from Carluccio's
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| London Dining |
| Riva |
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169
Church Road,
Richmond upon Thames,
London,
SW13
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1.75 miles distance from Carluccio's
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Local
Dining Near Carluccio's |
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| London Dining |
| Ole |
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240
Upper Richmond Road,
Putney,
Wandsworth,
London,
SW15
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10 minutes distance from Carluccio's
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| London Dining |
| Wagamama |
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50-54
High Street,
Putney,
Wandsworth,
London,
SW15
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13 minutes distance from Carluccio's
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Hotels Near Carluccio's |
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| London Hotels |
| Holiday Inn Express Wandsworth |
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Smuggler's Way
Wandsworth
London
SW18 1EG,
Wandsworth,
London,
SW18
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20 minutes distance from Carluccio's
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| London Hotels |
| Cannizaro House Hotel |
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West Side
Wimbledon Common
Wimbledon
London,
Merton,
London,
SW19
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2.47 miles distance from Carluccio's
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Sights and Attractions Near Carluccio's |
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Eddie Catz |
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68-70
High Street Putney,
Wandsworth,
London,
SW15
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12 minutes distance from Carluccio's
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Shopping Near Carluccio's |
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| London Shopping |
| Majestic Wine Warehouses |
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51
Upper Richmond Road,
Wandsworth,
London,
SW15
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4 minutes distance from Carluccio's
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| This chain of large wine and spirit retailers offers good value to bulk buyers. There is a one case (twelve bottle) minimum purchase, but you ...More...
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| London Shopping |
| Jigsaw |
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114
High Street,
Putney,
Wandsworth,
London,
SW15
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5 minutes distance from Carluccio's
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Leisure Near Carluccio's |
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| London Leisure |
| Holmes Place |
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154
Upper Richmond Road,
Wandsworth,
London,
SW15
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5 minutes distance from Carluccio's
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| London Leisure |
| Holmes Place |
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Plaza Shopping Centre 120 Oxford Street,
Wandsworth,
London,
SW15
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5 minutes distance from Carluccio's
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Pubs Near Carluccio's |
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| London Pubs |
| The Coat & Badge |
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8
Lacy Road,
Wandsworth,
London,
SW15
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14 minutes distance from Carluccio's
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Business Near Carluccio's |
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| London Business |
| Putney Conference Centre (MLS) |
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5
Manfred Road,
Putney,
Wandsworth,
London,
SW15
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5 minutes distance from Carluccio's
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| London Business |
| Best Western Lodge Hotel |
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52-54
Upper Richmond Road,
Richmond,
Wandsworth,
London,
SW15
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6 minutes distance from Carluccio's
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