Carluccio’s Caffe Smithfield

Good food. Good price. Not bad.
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me
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Food 6 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 6
Thursday, November 08, 2007

I've always had great food at a reasonable price at Carluccios. Is this reviewer a smoker or curry addict?
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, July 17, 2007

We ate at the St Christopher's Place branch and were astonished at the blandness of the food. Allegedly it is authentic Italian cuisine using just good quality basic ingredients. For that read uninspired and complacent. Having a table outside was pleasant but the food was nowhere. People have raved about this place to me but I think are just caught up in the word-of-mouth and afraid to actually put their hand up and say 'it's not that good at all'. Emperor's new clothes?
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Chris Bond
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Food 3 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 3
Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Just so dull and so average. Given the success of these places you expect to be at least shown a glimpse of excellence. As it turned out we were rudely dealt with in the queue and then served a selection of well below par apologies for Italian cuisine which took far too long to arrive. An overwhelming hostility of salesmanship prevailed throughout the lunch followed by a curious angling for a tip by our waitress despite the mediocrity. Stick to cecconi's.
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Gemma
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Food 4 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 6
Wednesday, July 11, 2007

My wife and I dined at Carluccio's Caffe Smithfield for the very first time, and we were very pleasantly suprised. Excellent Italian pasta. Service was friendly and efficient. We highly recommend Carluccio's.
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Gerald Susmarski
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Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Thursday, January 18, 2007

We had a very good lunch here and not too expensive - two and a half courses plus very nice wine for £25. I had a delicious rich lamb stew, cheese, and chocolate pudding that was perfect. The service was very friendly, timed well and reasonably efficient. Good atmosphere, though slightly too much background noise, I think because the acoustics of the room
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Julia Brown
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 8
Thursday, December 14, 2006

Like all Carluccio branches the café is well designed and welcoming. The staff are pleasant and efficient. The food is fine but nothing to get too excited about. Chicken and spinach Risotto was reminiscent of an M&S chilled ready meal. Portion was small. This is a nice place but I’m left feeling that the food could be tastier. 2 courses with wine and coffee for two came to £76.00 with tip. Unfortunately I went home still feeling hungry.
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Ewan
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Food 5 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 5
Thursday, November 09, 2006

First time I had ever eaten at a Carluccio's tonight. Deep fried rice balls filled with mozarella and ragu were delicious and light with a piquant pepper sauce dip. They made me want to go home and check in my Italian cook book to see if they were there. The bread tins with olive oil were light and very moreish. Lasagne and mushroom risotto first class for flavour and portion size. Best thing though is that for three starters, three mains, 3 good puds, 2 large glasses of wine, 2 fresh orange juices, bottle of water and cofee....the bill was £1 short of £70. Must not forget our very friendly and efficient waitress. All in all, very very good value!
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Peter T
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 9
Thursday, February 16, 2006

I have been to all of the Carluccio resturants in London many times and can not faulter on anything the food is superb the service and atmosphere excellent I am currently living in Australia and look forward to returning to London to eat at Carluccios my husband and I attempt to cook some of our favourites here but it is not the same. Thankyou Antonio and all the Staff for so many wonderful experiences.
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julie wollaston
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, January 02, 2006

i had a dinner last week in your restaurant the new one on notting hill and i wanted to write you it was great.

I enjoyed the food and mostly the staff.

i remember julyan one of your staff who was so helpfull and so nice that i want go back.

If i can advice you i would say to you keep him.

SEE YOU
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ferre chantale
Tuesday, October 25, 2005