Best pizza in Kingston, with great pricing and excellent service. The location is very convenient,…read morebut I'd go out of my way to come here regardless. Takeaway option is nice to take a personal sized pie on the bus or train.

Excellent food and service, great pizzas, pastas and desserts. Highly recommended for anyone…read morelooking for a good place to eat in Kingston.

I am a university student and came to have a nice italian dinner with 6 or so of my friends. the…read moremoment we came in our server was rude and treated us terribly. She was rolling her eyes at us, huffing at requesting, and generally being rude. I am normally a very generous tipper(as I am from the States and we tip hugely on everything), but this was one of the few times I barely left a tip because the service was awful. The thing I hate about tipping terribly is that she probably treated us awfully because we were students and figured we wouldn't tip well anyway. Her terrible attitude put a damper on one of our few nights out. The food was mediocre, but not awful. I think I may have just been spoiled back home with incredible Italian food. My friends all thought the food was nice.

The perfect neighbourhood restaurant, just wish Kingston actually was my neighbourhood and not a…read morelong trek on busses and trains. Well worth the journey though when I attended a special private party - the restaurant opened on a Sunday especially for my friend. You feel instantly at home, this is good old fashioned hospitality and a local favourite. Looking forward to an excuse to return soon.

I have been dining here with friends and family for years and know of many, many regulars that…read morereturn time and time again to sample Gerrardo and Lino's warm welcome. With melt in the mouth specials and a garlic pizza bread with cheese to die for you'll never go wrong eating out here.

My husband and I lived in Kingston for three months. We enjoyed meals from Trattoria Calabrese at…read moreleast once a week. We never grew tired of it! Sergio's friendly greeting is the beginning of a wonderful dining experience. The small, cosy atmosphere begs you to stay for a while. From the starters to the desserts, it's one delightful bite after another! Pace yourself so you don't get too full to enjoy dessert. We will truly miss Sergio and the Chef's delicious food. Here are a few of our favorites: Bruschetta, calamari fritti, basket of homemade bread, marinated olives, penne rustica, Pollo Zola, tiramisù and torta di banana. We had to go back home to the United States.

As good as it gets in around Kingston upon Thames! My partner and I go here about once a month for…read morea nice dining out. Food is always good (always ask what is a daily special) and the staff is extra helpful and accommodating. Mind you, It is a small place so it can get a bit loud if you have a family with kids table next to you :)

What a delicious, off the beaten track, pizza find!…read more A very modest client of mine recently chose this as our lunch venue. Even though I was having one of those days where I wasn't sure if my brain could handle the small talk, my spirits instantly lifted when we got here. It's a family-run joint with stone-baked pizzas and your traditional Italian fare, all served with a personal touch. My curiousity was first piqued when I was told that all pizzas could be served gluten-free - which I thought was quite unusal for a small restaurant on the fringes of Kingston. So of course I had to try that option, even though I am partial to my wheat, and the result was delicious. The base was thin, crisp and light - if I wasn't told it was gluten-free, I certainly wouldn't have noticed or complained, which was helped by the plentiful and fresh toppings. Beyond the food - the friendly environment of this restaurant is what will make me return and why I'd recommend it to anyone. The decor is nothing special at a first glance, however there are some tables with glass covers and unusual - I want to say 'art' but I'm having a hard time categorising it...Basically there was a colourful arrangement of kids toys under the glass on our table, and a selection of kids stationery under a table nearby. It's slightly bizarre, and I'd be lying if I said I'd pay any money for one of my own, but it's certainly unique and our server was delighted to proudly chat away about them, which was all part of the warm environment. Now, to add to the tasty food, friendly service, and special furnishings - they do a broad selection of dishes for £5 on weekdays. This is an absolute steal and leaves you with no excuse to try it out when you're in the area. My one regret is that I had no change for a tip - I'm now contemplating popping in and giving them one when I'm next in Kingston, even if I'm not dining. That's quite an impression to leave on me....

We found this restaurant when looking for somewhere that would cater for a group including a…read moregluten-free and vegan diner. We were not disappointed, they have a gluten free menu and were very knowledgeable and flexible catering for a vegan diner as well. The food was fantastic, tasty and fresh and the service was exemplary. It's just a shame I don't live closer.

The food here is always excellent and value for money, especially at lunchtime when they have a…read morespecial menu including a starter and desert for not much more than the price of a main course. The food is so nice I have often asked to take what I couldn't finish away with me for later! I have visited here several times with a large group and they have been excellent at looking after everyone at once. The upstairs is really nice with high ceilings and big windows, usually the downstairs room is packed with small groups so it is nice that they have enough space up here to accommodate larger groups of people.

excellent food.. used my 2 for 1 voucher a few times. Standard of food and service consistently…read morehigh. Nice location although you will not get the full view of the river unless you are upstairs. Ideal for meeting with friends, family or for a romantic meal. They have quiet tucked away tables for privacy. Clean and uncluttered restraurant.

Possibly one of the best breakfasts i have ever had. For starters the plate was very hot which is…read moregreat and the for had lots of flavour even the mushrooms were tasty and no water on plate. The latte was smooth. Cannot fault this place food great and service was great and the place was clean and tidy.

I had high expectations going into Carluccio's, as it's in a wonderful location and is a beautiful,…read moreambient restaurant. Myself and my S.O went on a Thursday night, and there were only a few other couples in there, making it very quiet and the service on point. Our waiter was, however, hard to understand because he maintained a very low speaking volume which came across as a nuisance. I didn't think there was a huge amount of choice on the menu, but we still managed to pick out things we liked. I treated myself to the Summer Garden soft drink (apple, elderflower, and mint lemonade), and it was delicious. Like a softail Mojito, very refreshing and zingy! The food, I must say, was pretty disappointing. My Sicilian Arancini starter (fried rice balls stuffed with mozzarella) just tasted odd. There's no real way to describe it, the flavours and textures weren't marrying, it was bland but also left a bitter aftertaste. Very strange, give this one a miss. For mains, my S.O's beef ragu was delicious! He wasn't fond of the al dente linguine but I thought it was perfect. I had the seafood linguine, a dish I've had at other places, and by comparison it was a little lacking. The shellfish were cooked to perfection and it was a great size serving, but again the overall flavour was bland. I would be willing to give Carluccio's as a whole another chance in future, but will be trying different dishes the next time around.

found a metal wire inside a pizza - seems to be from a scrubber. exceptionally dangerous to organs…read moreand health! would not recommend this place for this reason alone unless you won't your intestines ripped

I don't agree that Al Forno has the best pizza in London - not compared with heavyweights like…read moreFranco Manca or Bravi Ragazzi in Streatham. It's definitely delicious, though. I had the parma ham and rocket pizza. Gorgeously fresh dough with a crunchy crust. Although it must've been very salty as I experienced an unquenchable thirst afterwards. My friend's lasagne was scaldingly hot to start but duly wolfed down, so I'm assuming it tasted good. My gluten-free choc cake and ice cream had an unexpected amaretto flavour, and it was a tad dry. I still enjoyed it, and it was wonderfully gooey for the final few mouthfuls. Friendly, attentive staff coupled with exceptionally reasonable prices (especially with a Taste Card) gives Al Forno a solid four. Recommended.

This is a fantastic Italian restaurant. My wife, Dad and I visited here while in the UK…read more The service is top notch, the food is all fresh and handmade, and the interior decor is lovely. As soon as we entered Carluccio's we were instantly greeted by our server. Throughout our 3 course meal we were constantly looked after which was amazing. I ordered the ricotta ravioli which was okay, not amazing. My wife ordered the chicken and mushroom risotto which was out of this planet. If you are ever in the Kingston area and are craving good Italian food, come here!

This authentic Italian caffé has been a favourite of mine ever since it opened a few years ago…read more 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.