Carluccio’s

Best breakfast I’ve had in a shopping centre. They were open when we walked past at 8.15, the menu options made a nice change from the usual coffee shop squashed panini. They’ll serve your cappuccino smooth or rich, the orange juice was fresh and the food was fast n delicious. We ordered the fruit plate with yoghurt, scrambled eggs n mushrooms on sour dough, and the fruit toast. No complaints. There’s also a beautiful deli style shop at the front of the store, loads of great foodie gifts and cakes to go. Free wifi too.

I ordered eggs and pancetta which was definitely not good with overcooked pancetta. My husband ordered carluccio breakfast it wasn’t also good mushrooms are not tasty. And the tea was overpriced because we had only one cup of tea for 1.85 pounds without even milk! We ate much better breakfast with proper size and tasty breakfast.

I got a Union Square gift card voucher as a present from a friend and decided to treat myself to a dinner in the shopping centre. I’m trying to become less picky with food and decided to try somewhere I’d never been before.
We chose Carluccio’s as my friend was raving about it on the drive to Union Square. They had a set menu 2 courses for £9.99 which is fab! I had the duck salad with a spicy orange sauce which was so lovely and refreshing, and my friend had an Italian pasta dish. The pasta was cooked al dente which was perfect for him and the sauce was apparently rich and full of flavour. The desserts all looked so delicious we decided to get one each and share them! I had the lemon tart and my friend had the tiramisu. Although both were delicious I would definitely get the lemon tart to myself next time! The service was good too, staff were attentive but not overly annoying which is always a big plus for me in restaurants. All in all it was definitely an enjoyable dining experience!

Breakfast is great. Staff needs more training when it comes to customer service. Speak to customers rudely, even when you are calm.