Carluccio's

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.

Amazing elliot! we were served by him today and there was a bit of a mix up with our order. he was brilliant, explained and i loved his honesty! he is an excellent representative for your business. it was our first time and our food was absolutely beautiful!

First visit to carluccio's. the food was excellent, very fresh, tasty, and portion sizes we just right. the staff were friendly and attentive. if you love italian food, this is the place to try in derby.

Great italian place with good service. not the first time here. the cream of celeriac soup was truly delicious, as were the mushroom and truffle arancini from the christmas menu. the saltimbocca vin santo and mushroom dish was a bit too salty, and the lobster & crab black tortelloni was slightly spicy. in conclusion, the food was excellent, and the service was outstanding. you can't go wrong by choosing italian cuisine.

Went here for a group supper. it was a little tricky to find using google maps as it is located on the second floor of a shopping mall. having said that, i asked a couple of folks for directions when i was very close and that helped. i had mushroom soup and pappardelli. the food was spectacular. one of the best bowls of soup i've ever had in my life. i ordered it as a starter, but it could almost have been the meal. the pasta was equally impressive. it was perfectly cooked and properly seasoned. it was quite busy and a little loud. it might not be a great place for someone who is hard of hearing. the server was attentive and polite. our food arrived in a timely manner and the whole group (about 16 of us) seemed pleased with their meals.