Carlucci's - Boroondara

My husband and I decided to go to Carlucci's last night without planning in advance, and we were fortunate to be able to get a table. I ordered the Penne alla vodka and my husband had the Mussels marinara, both of which were superb. The restaurant was bustling, as usual, but the staff were welcoming and attentive. We will definitely be returning soon. And I must mention, I had the most delicious Negroni I've ever had!

The waiter at the outside seating area was completely uninterested and rude. The risotto was overly salty, like eating a bottle of salt, and the warm chicken salad was dry with chunked tomatoes and unimpressive rocket thrown in a bowl. I will not be coming back to this restaurant.

Unfortunately, our dining experience was disappointing. The staff were pleasant and welcoming. The spaghetti marinara lacked flavor and was watery, indicating that the pasta may not have been properly drained. The service was efficient. The restaurant was very noisy, likely due to the large number of families dining at 6:30pm. I would not return for the food, as I found the $29 marinara to be overpriced.

Pizza parmas coffees dessert was great ragu parpadelle completely missed the mark meat tough and pieces of fat not saucy like a ragu should be and parpadelle cold and stuck together mentioned to server when paying reply ohh

EveryPerson I encountered in this restaurant was RUDE. For a $19 meal this is the **** I got. NEVER!