Carluccio's

I've had the seafood linguine, and the lasagne, which were both excellent. I strongly recommend trying the ice cream after seafood - the vanilla and pistachio one. The pistachio ice cream actually tasted like pistachio, which has never actually happened to me before! The lasagne is lovely and rich, perfect with a glass of red, and the tender stem broccoli salad I ordered. The pine nuts with it were also really nice! The service was exceptional from the staff, as usual. Both the food and service are always consistently good!

My first experience here! Food is great, I had the Seafood pasta and my friend had Rigatoni. Very good value for money and staff were attentive :)

Very impressed with the experience here last night. Booked in a table for two based on reviews over on TripAdvisor. We arrived on time and were greeted promptly and friendly and seated quickly. The waiter was cheerful and relaxed. I always think that's a good sign. All too often you see waiters who are a little too over bearing and it all seems a bit staged but this guy seemed very comfortable and his relaxed demeanor relaxed us. Well done. We ordered a couple starters, see pictures. Very tasty and fresh. The other thing we noticed at this point was the music and lighting. Specifically that there was no music and the place was well lit. This was a seriously refreshing change. I've been in restaurants before where you have to shout across a single table to be heard and it's dark like a night club. This restaurant was a breath of fresh air with nice, clear lighting and all you could hear was the bustle of people enjoying themselves. How every restaurant should be. The mains were delicious. I ordered the lasagne, lovely. No grease, no oil just lovely well made food. Absolutely top drawer. Great experience.

My friend recommended this restaurant to me to try their freshly made pasta, but that day I was craving risotto and pizza, so we ordered the Risotto di Mare and a carbonara pizza. I was shocked by the richness of the risotto—you could really taste the sweetness of the crab, and the seafood was amazingly good too. Next time, I’ll definitely try their pasta, but I truly loved the risotto. The pizza was good as well—the dough was freshly made and the portions were generous.

Looking for a cute , classy brunch spot , then this is your chance to try Carluccios. Everything was so good, food, drinks and atmosphere, staff and all.its a 10/10. Had calamari for starters and confi duck and had a wine. Great food, great price and a good shopping view

Outstanding Dining Experience at Carluccio’s – Derbion, Derby As always, on Saturday (10th May 2025) I had a fantastic dining experience at Carluccio’s in Derbion, Derby, and I’d like to give special praise to the super wonderful Manager Heather and our great waiter, Charlie, and the wonderful chefs for making our visit truly memorable. From the moment we walked in, Heather welcomed me with genuine warmth and professionalism, creating an inviting and relaxed atmosphere that set the tone for a perfect meal. Her attention to detail, friendly approach, and very efficient management of the restaurant ensured everything ran smoothly and comfortably throughout our time there. Charlie, our waiter, was equally impressive. He was attentive, very knowledgeable about the menu, and always ready with helpful suggestions and a cheerful attitude. His timing, professionalism, and kindness made us feel extremely well cared for from start to finish. The food, as always at Carluccio’s, was superb. Every dish was freshly prepared, well-presented, and full of authentic Italian flavour — from the antipasti to the pasta and the beautifully crafted desserts. It’s a true taste of Italy in the heart of Derby. This visit stood out not just for the excellent food, but because of the outstanding service delivered by Heather and Charlie. Their passion for hospitality and commitment to customer satisfaction made the experience truly special. I have been in many Carluccio restaurants in the UK. However, the Carluccio restaurant in Derbion in Derby (UK) is the best one in the whole country. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a high-quality Italian meal with impeccable service. Thank you, Heather, Charlie and the Chefs, for a wonderful evening!

Really great quality food, fast attentive service and...since we're low carb/keto eaters - more than happy to swap out the bread for extra eggs. Food arrived swiftly, coffee was great and the tables nice and clean - the whole place has an airy, friendly atmosphere. Kudos to our server, Charlie, who couldn't have been friendlier or more attentive. (Decided on Carluccio's after planning to go to the place next door : where we found 6 tables were uncleared, the only free table was sticky and the waitress was clearly talking to the staff on the till - we left before ordered and instead Carluccio's got themselves a customer...who will definitely return in future)

Great place food is always quality and the staff are helpful and attentive without being obtrusive. The real problem i have with this place is that the set menu doesn't change that often. I would probably eat here more frequently if it did as the food is good.