Carluccio's South Kensington

Located in one of the most prestigious postcodes in the City and close to lots of museums, whether you visit Carluccio’s after a day of sightseeing, or happen to be lucky enough to call it your local Italian, it is bound to impress.

Boasting dishes from all over Italy, Carluccio’s gives you the chance to try out something outside of your comfort zone. Although you will find the classic Italian dishes we know and love such as carbonara and lasagne, you’ll also be able to try more adventurous plates such as the swordfish Muddica, lamb gremolata and orecchiette verde with artichoke sauce, courgette and spring onion.

The chef’s specials menu is a good choice to go for if you have trouble picking off the huge main menu. Changing regularly and taking inspiration from different regions around Italy, you can try things like caprino e caponata, aubergine parmigiana and golden peach dolce for dessert.

Thankfully, Carluccio’s also caters to a wide range of dietary requirements, so no-one has to miss out on this popular cuisine. The gluten-free menu has a range of dishes from the main pasta menu, just made with gluten-free pasta instead. You’ll barely be able to tell the difference between the two, making this restaurant inclusive for everyone. Don’t forget to look at the vegan and vegetarian menus either.

If you happen to have the kids tagging along, the kids menu keeps things simple and classic. They can pick between a range of pasta dishes including spaghetti with meatballs, lasagne, and macaroni cheese with a beef and tomato ragu. To finish they can pick from either yoghurt with fresh berries, ice cream or sorbets.