Carluccio's

Impeccable Service Shines Amid Culinary Delights

Ah, dining at this particular Carluccio's feels rather like flipping through an old diary of your university days - filled with diverse experiences and the occasional hilarity of unexpected charges. There’s a splendid nod to the art of service—the beloved Kuldeep continuously emerges as somewhat of a hero, ensuring that the diners’ spirits remain buoyed even if their lasagna might have sunk under its own ponderous weight. Evidently, there is kaleidoscopic talent when it comes to keeping kids delighted too, seen from pancake prowess to masterful handling of a cluster of attention-deficit ten-year-olds.

Yet, after encountering nearly-debate-worthy medium rare steaks and surprise ingredients like olives in several places they ought not to have been, I found myself smirking rather frequently. Ambiance bears the brunt of minor snark, calling for illumination as vibrance was haphazardly overlooked when building the lofty ceilings. Nevertheless, the spaces do manage an occasional atmospheric flourish here and there. All said, Carluccio’s presents an odyssey—whether battling overpriced caffeination or savoring remarkable tiramisus—a journey infused with pleasantry coated in mild irony, like drizzling balsamic vinegar over strawberries. Worth popping in, especially if marooned in the rain or when an In-room charge can earn you some mighty Marriott points. Just remember, aligning good food and erratic service often requires a level of academic patience befitting your youthful days. — Penelope Savory