Carluccio's (Canary Wharf)

As a Wharf worker, Carluccios is my occasional lunchtime treat. The place is always packed, and as a result very noisy, and the tables are crammed in together. To avoid a queue we nip in at 11:50 before the tables all go. That's the bad stuff - the rest is all good. The (rushed) staff are always helpful, and remarkably efficient. The food is always top - and the constantly changing specials don't disappoint. I've never had a bad meal here, and due to the quantity of time-poor Wharfites wanting lunch NOW it's very very swift and efficient service. So don't go for a romantic lunch, but do go for tasty food served at lightning speed by friendly staff... If you want more ambiance, go in the evening!
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Alice James
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Have been 3 times to this place and come away disappointed every time. Canary Wharf restaurant is poor in most respects, very noisy too.. However, the Esher restaurant is outstanding! Hmm...
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BB
4 Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 4
Friday, May 21, 2010

First visit today and I was pleasantly surprised. The first thing you notice is that the place was packed at 12.15 pm and is apparently so every day. Now I do appreciate that the choice is not unlimited in Canary Wharf, but still this can't be a bad sign. My proscuitto and venison torellini were both at least as good as I expected and whilst the service wasn't rapid, they seemed to be coping with a full restaurant pretty well. Prices were about average for this type of food.

I'd certainly go again , hoping only for a waiter who han't obviously just been on the in-house "upselling" course!
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David Henderson - View all reviews by this user
6 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 6
Friday, July 17, 2009