"The Most Child Friendly Restaurant in Kingston".

Carluccio’s in Charter Quay, by

the river, is an authentic Italian café that remains true to the ethos of

original owners Antonio and Priscilla Carluccio. Although part of a chain, this

particular branch has a picturesque location and feels very much like an independent

restaurant. The delicious Italian cuisine is reasonably priced and perfect for

a relaxing day with the family by the riverside. There is a wide range of food listed

on the menus, and if you haven’t found what you’re looking for, there is bound

to be something that will satisfy your taste buds on the specials board. The restaurant

is very child friendly and for this reason I would not recommend couples on a

romantic evening meal to dine here! However the facilities available for the

children are very good, such as children’s menu, changing toilets, high chairs,

crayons and colouring books, which helps to keep your children entertained for

the duration of the meal.

A very prestigious location overlooking the river Thames,

which is perfect in the summer when the glass doors are opened and you can eat

your meal outside. Staff are friendly and pleasant, however service can be

slow, as the restaurant is so busy and usually you need to book a table before

you arrive. Carluccio’s is a restaurant where you take your time to savour the

food, and is unlike fast food chains and is therefore not the place for quick

meals. Another bonus to this restaurant is that if you can’t get enough of the

dish you have just eaten, you can buy the recipe book from the deli shop including

most of the ingredients. The only down side is that ingredients can be a bit

pricey, but you are paying for the better quality product. Carluccio’s is the

perfect resolution to your weekend drama and helps get you and the family away

from the traumas of washing up!

 

Daisy Morris