This was a disappointment from my patronage of Lincoln Carluchio's.I found the small coffee cup with my latte was not much bigger than an espresso cup and being charged £3+ for the privilege.This was at Manchester Picadilly Station.Well, this will be two customers that will no longer visit this establishment
T C
Way over priced for relatively small portions.Don't get pressured to go here just because it's a convenient location, there's much better value to be had
Cindy Chan
The food is good in general as I tried both breakfast and lunch. The seafood pasta is so fresh and tasty. But the taste of canoli is a bit disappointing.
Wyn Rees
Arrived fairly empty. Ordered and waited. More people arrived and waited. Even more people arrived and still waited. 30 mins later. Left and cancelled order.feeble apology saying it was busy- not when I ordered. No manager on site when i asked to speak with them.Others had missing items and food brought to one table- returned to kitchen and same returned. Btw they arrived after me.
Cathy Power
Buzzing place on a cold dark evening. Lots of pleasant, polite staff. Food was not really as good as the high prices promised.Pasta dishes are very small portions and ice cream scoops are miniscule. A bill of nearly 70 pounds for one pasta, two starters, a side, two pints of Peroni, a coffee and an espresso martini affogato didn't leave us too sore however and we enjoyed our visit.
Sebastian Trzaska
Ah, breakfast, the most important meal of the day! I recently stumbled upon this charming little restaurant that served the most scrumptious breakfast I've ever had. It was a delightful experience, to say the least.Upon entering, I was greeted by a pleasant ambiance and a warm smile. The staff was attentive and made me feel right at home. Ah yes, our charming little blonde girl from the kitchen, Anna. She was an absolute delight! Her service was simply extraordinary. Attentive, kind, and with a genuine passion for what she does. It's not every day that you find such a gem in the culinary world.Now, let's talk about the food. Oh, the food! It was a breakfast lover's paradise. From fluffy pancakes to perfectly cooked eggs, every dish was a masterpiece. The flavors danced on my taste buds, leaving me craving for more. I must admit, my taste buds were quite impressed.So, if you're in the mood for a delectable breakfast experience served by the wonderful Anna, I highly recommend visiting this charming restaurant. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. But hey, don't just take my word for it. Go ahead and see for yourself. Happy breakfasting, my friends!
Pat Anderson
Had a really nice spicy pasta waitress told me it was made by a lovely young chap in the back, hanzel. Really appreciate the quick and easy service as it was quite busy.
Mary Toms
Was made up to discover Carluccio's on the station. Amazing friendly crew. Food too good to die for as can't wait to come back. Perfect location.
Paul Chris
Arrived for a quick bite to eat before a train - the outside area wasn’t tidy, the venue seemed a little messy and it didn’t feel like there was enough staff. The bartender didn’t greet us, and we weren’t sure whether to sit ourselves or wait.We were asked to sit on a table awkwardly placed in the middle of the restaurant, next to two large noisy groups. We were moved to a table next to the window where the chairs were covered with salt.The food was ok, the pasta sauce was runny, flavourless and not spicy. I opted to add chicken to my meal, which I wont be doing again - the chicken could have been something warmed up from the Tesco chilled section.The toilets were in disrepair (as was the entrance ceiling above the entrance). Lights were hanging out of the ceiling in the gents and the ladies was out of service.I haven’t been to a Carluccio’s before, and after the experience, I won’t be again.
Mari D
DREADFUL. Plate of baby sick. This place needs to rethink.On this day and age, if you serve pasta, it has to be good.Bland pasta supposedly with beef. I counted a only a few tiny bits of meat, virtually no sauce. Waiter had to be asked for parmesan, he clearly had no idea about Italian food.WAYYY too expensive for what we got.
Food was average at best. "Butterfly king prawn" apparently just means prawns with burnt toast. Bruscetta means tomatoes sliced in quarters and placed on plan sliced (not toasted) baguette. Salad had no dressing until asked (they forgot) at which point, was given to put on salad ourselves. Children's cheesy pasta means 13 tubes of penne just about coated in cheese sauce. Only one vegan main dish on the whole menu! Service was inattentive and very slow, which is an issue in a busy train station. One course and we were there 2 hours! Almost 50% of the menu was unavailable at 7pm. Not planning to return any time soon. ?
Rhys Allen
Amazing fabulous team absolutely all deserve an appreciation post for their efforts and support for our tables meal. The amazing kitchen staff were so lovely had a great chat about our beagles ??All the best guys will be back in the new year for definite with the family???
Freedom51412139761
Today I visited here with my husband. We had olives for starters, thinking they would be a nice tasty starter, when they arrived some were squashed and some were destroyed in chilli flakes. We then ordered the chicken dish as described on the menu....chicken with a white wine creamy sauce covered with a 26 Yr old Parma ham and roast potatoes covered with green Pesto and Spinach. The Parma ham was a rasher, the creamy sauce was like a green soup, no Pesto and the roast potatoes were burnt. The chicken under the rasher was RAW. Completely RAW. It hadnt even touched a pan. The chicken was slimy and disgusting. I got such a fright, We handed it back, the waiter charged us for the glass of wine my husband had asked for. The waiter said he would speak to the chef. We told him we were shocked. We left and I had to run to the bathroom and make myself sick to try and get up the RAW chicken. Utterly disgusting. DO NOT VISIT HERE. DO NOT EAT HERE
F7400DCkerryt
The food was average, we quite enjoyed the burgers but the service by the two female waitresses was pretty abysmal and would definitely not be visiting again.
Pete W
We ate at Carluccio's in Watford several years ago and were really impressed, so when we needed an early dinner before going to a show in Manchester it seemed like a good idea to try Carluccio's in Piccadilly Station, close to our venue. Sadly, it was a disappointment. The restaurant itself is attractive enough, but there is a definite sense that the staff don't need to try too hard as the vast majority of customers will probably only eat there once while passing through. The service was a bit over friendly at times: who needs the manager to undo his man bun to show you how long his hair is?? The food arrived suspiciously quickly - calamari rings to share for starters were ok but a bit rubbery and lacked flavour. For mains we had a spaghetti carbonara and a seafood linguine. There is no doubt that both dishes were microwaved as they arrived so quickly. My pasta was a little dried out, though reasonably tasty. My wife's linguine was substantial, but equally seemed a little dry. This was washed down with a Peroni and an acceptable house red. I loved watching Antonio Carluccio's cookery programmes, and I have enjoyed trying to create some of his dishes. I feel he would be spinning in his grave at the lack of quality and attention to detail on offer at this establishment bearing his name.
This was a disappointment from my patronage of Lincoln Carluchio's.I found the small coffee cup with my latte was not much bigger than an espresso cup and being charged £3+ for the privilege.This was at Manchester Picadilly Station.Well, this will be two customers that will no longer visit this establishment
Way over priced for relatively small portions.Don't get pressured to go here just because it's a convenient location, there's much better value to be had
The food is good in general as I tried both breakfast and lunch. The seafood pasta is so fresh and tasty. But the taste of canoli is a bit disappointing.
Arrived fairly empty. Ordered and waited. More people arrived and waited. Even more people arrived and still waited. 30 mins later. Left and cancelled order.feeble apology saying it was busy- not when I ordered. No manager on site when i asked to speak with them.Others had missing items and food brought to one table- returned to kitchen and same returned. Btw they arrived after me.
Buzzing place on a cold dark evening. Lots of pleasant, polite staff. Food was not really as good as the high prices promised.Pasta dishes are very small portions and ice cream scoops are miniscule. A bill of nearly 70 pounds for one pasta, two starters, a side, two pints of Peroni, a coffee and an espresso martini affogato didn't leave us too sore however and we enjoyed our visit.
Ah, breakfast, the most important meal of the day! I recently stumbled upon this charming little restaurant that served the most scrumptious breakfast I've ever had. It was a delightful experience, to say the least.Upon entering, I was greeted by a pleasant ambiance and a warm smile. The staff was attentive and made me feel right at home. Ah yes, our charming little blonde girl from the kitchen, Anna. She was an absolute delight! Her service was simply extraordinary. Attentive, kind, and with a genuine passion for what she does. It's not every day that you find such a gem in the culinary world.Now, let's talk about the food. Oh, the food! It was a breakfast lover's paradise. From fluffy pancakes to perfectly cooked eggs, every dish was a masterpiece. The flavors danced on my taste buds, leaving me craving for more. I must admit, my taste buds were quite impressed.So, if you're in the mood for a delectable breakfast experience served by the wonderful Anna, I highly recommend visiting this charming restaurant. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. But hey, don't just take my word for it. Go ahead and see for yourself. Happy breakfasting, my friends!
Had a really nice spicy pasta waitress told me it was made by a lovely young chap in the back, hanzel. Really appreciate the quick and easy service as it was quite busy.
Was made up to discover Carluccio's on the station. Amazing friendly crew. Food too good to die for as can't wait to come back. Perfect location.
Arrived for a quick bite to eat before a train - the outside area wasn’t tidy, the venue seemed a little messy and it didn’t feel like there was enough staff. The bartender didn’t greet us, and we weren’t sure whether to sit ourselves or wait.We were asked to sit on a table awkwardly placed in the middle of the restaurant, next to two large noisy groups. We were moved to a table next to the window where the chairs were covered with salt.The food was ok, the pasta sauce was runny, flavourless and not spicy. I opted to add chicken to my meal, which I wont be doing again - the chicken could have been something warmed up from the Tesco chilled section.The toilets were in disrepair (as was the entrance ceiling above the entrance). Lights were hanging out of the ceiling in the gents and the ladies was out of service.I haven’t been to a Carluccio’s before, and after the experience, I won’t be again.
DREADFUL. Plate of baby sick. This place needs to rethink.On this day and age, if you serve pasta, it has to be good.Bland pasta supposedly with beef. I counted a only a few tiny bits of meat, virtually no sauce. Waiter had to be asked for parmesan, he clearly had no idea about Italian food.WAYYY too expensive for what we got.
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Food was average at best. "Butterfly king prawn" apparently just means prawns with burnt toast. Bruscetta means tomatoes sliced in quarters and placed on plan sliced (not toasted) baguette. Salad had no dressing until asked (they forgot) at which point, was given to put on salad ourselves. Children's cheesy pasta means 13 tubes of penne just about coated in cheese sauce. Only one vegan main dish on the whole menu! Service was inattentive and very slow, which is an issue in a busy train station. One course and we were there 2 hours! Almost 50% of the menu was unavailable at 7pm. Not planning to return any time soon. ?
Amazing fabulous team absolutely all deserve an appreciation post for their efforts and support for our tables meal. The amazing kitchen staff were so lovely had a great chat about our beagles ??All the best guys will be back in the new year for definite with the family???
Today I visited here with my husband. We had olives for starters, thinking they would be a nice tasty starter, when they arrived some were squashed and some were destroyed in chilli flakes. We then ordered the chicken dish as described on the menu....chicken with a white wine creamy sauce covered with a 26 Yr old Parma ham and roast potatoes covered with green Pesto and Spinach. The Parma ham was a rasher, the creamy sauce was like a green soup, no Pesto and the roast potatoes were burnt. The chicken under the rasher was RAW. Completely RAW. It hadnt even touched a pan. The chicken was slimy and disgusting. I got such a fright, We handed it back, the waiter charged us for the glass of wine my husband had asked for. The waiter said he would speak to the chef. We told him we were shocked. We left and I had to run to the bathroom and make myself sick to try and get up the RAW chicken. Utterly disgusting. DO NOT VISIT HERE. DO NOT EAT HERE
The food was average, we quite enjoyed the burgers but the service by the two female waitresses was pretty abysmal and would definitely not be visiting again.
We ate at Carluccio's in Watford several years ago and were really impressed, so when we needed an early dinner before going to a show in Manchester it seemed like a good idea to try Carluccio's in Piccadilly Station, close to our venue. Sadly, it was a disappointment. The restaurant itself is attractive enough, but there is a definite sense that the staff don't need to try too hard as the vast majority of customers will probably only eat there once while passing through. The service was a bit over friendly at times: who needs the manager to undo his man bun to show you how long his hair is?? The food arrived suspiciously quickly - calamari rings to share for starters were ok but a bit rubbery and lacked flavour. For mains we had a spaghetti carbonara and a seafood linguine. There is no doubt that both dishes were microwaved as they arrived so quickly. My pasta was a little dried out, though reasonably tasty. My wife's linguine was substantial, but equally seemed a little dry. This was washed down with a Peroni and an acceptable house red. I loved watching Antonio Carluccio's cookery programmes, and I have enjoyed trying to create some of his dishes. I feel he would be spinning in his grave at the lack of quality and attention to detail on offer at this establishment bearing his name.