Carluccios is becoming a victim of it’s own success. During the day this place is more like a creche for the ‘Yummy Mummys’ who let their offspring run and scream to their hearts content.

In the summer the outside seating is nice and the location with the river so near is fantastic. Service can be sometimes a bit below par.

I quite enjoy popping in here and trying all their tasters when buying a take-out coffee.

This particular one is beautifully located on the river, and the food is as good as all branches of carluccios. Crisp, melting squid, and rich, gorgeous lasagne. You just can’t beat it for quick good italian food.

Usual formula, good value food. Friendly and pleasant, plenty of outside seats but not always in the sun. Close to the river. Gets busy, worth booking.

This authentic Italian caffé has been a favourite of mine ever since it opened a few years ago. Still true to the ethos of owners Antonio and Priscilla Carluccio, it runs smoothly and is a pleaser - for me - on several levels.

It's in a great setting, just by the scenic river Thames; in decent weather you can sit outside and take advantage of this. Whether you just fancy a coffee, only a drink or a light one-course meal, you'll still be welcome.

The service is good and friendly and in the rare event that there is a problem - like a corked glass of wine - (as happened to me on one occasion) it will be readily changed, without a fuss.

When you want some take-out food you'll find many of the menu highlights available at the deli. For a gift or personal treat there are true tastes of Italy, appealingly packaged, in the shop.