Carluccio's - Bluewater Kent

3.4 (636)

£26 to £40

Italian

Bluewater Shopping Centre, West Village Dartford, Dartford, Dartford DA9 9SE

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Charming
Good for business meals

Here at Carluccio's, we’ve always been true to our Italian heritage and what food really means to us. The best ingredients, from the best regions, cooked with love. Carluccio’s Restaurant in Bluewater, located in The Village is the perfect place to provide an escape from the hustle and bustle of the busy centre. Sit up at the bar and enjoy one of our exciting cocktails, lunch al fresco on our outdoor terrace or a cosy dinner in our intimate booths. Enjoy our exciting new menu, comfortable seating, beautiful décor and of course, excellent customer service.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Pizza Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 10:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 09:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–19:00
Phone number
01322 921322
Website
http://www.carluccios.com/restaurants/bluewater/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
Bluewater Shopping Centre, West Village Dartford, Dartford, Dartford DA9 9SE
Area
Dartford
Parking Details
None
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Carluccio's - Bluewater Kent.

3.4

(636)

3.5Food
3.6Service
3.4Ambience
3.2Value

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636 Reviews

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CLIVE
East Sussex3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 27 August 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It was only after we had sat down and got our drinks we then went to order , my other half went to order a pizza and was told they were not available. You should be told this before you are shown to your table. We did order 2 pasta dishes which I must say were tasteless.
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Jane
London2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 29 July 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Unfortunately when we arrived at the restaurant we were told that the restaurant was closed due to a problem with the gas supply. This we understand can happen but were surprised that we were not notified by text or email. This would have saved us from having a wasted journey.
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Elizabeth
London1 review
1.0
Dined on 29 July 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
No Seabass left on menu although only one fish option! Then problem with electricity & unable to cook any food. Very quiet on arrival anyway no atmosphere. Unable to eat outside as not enough staff Would never return
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Ilona
London5 reviews
1.0
Dined on 27 June 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Arrabbiata pasta dish was tiny and did not fill up a small framed adult woman. Service was incredibly slow. It took 45 min to get our lunch which did not come out altogether and some members had to wait. They were obviously understaffed and really struggled. We won’t be back.
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Steve
London13 reviews
4.0
Dined on 20 November 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It’s been a long while since I visited a Carluccio’s - mainly because of the reduced number of Carluccio’s outlets. Food and service were as good as I remembered - just lacked the ambiance of the old Carluccio’s.
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Connor
Kent1 review
4.0
Dined on 9 November 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff were very friendly and chatty and the restaurant is lovely to sit in, but the pasta had barely any sauce which made my meal very bland and flavourless.
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Simon
London6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 November 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely meal, great service nice ambience food was piping hot and really tasty
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Petra
Kent1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 November 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very friendly service and lovely food. We enjoyed the fact that we had a quieter restaurant in noisy Bluewater shopping centre. Couldn't fault it!
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Karena
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 November 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a great meal and staff were extremely helpful, as we didn’t realise we were still within happy hour, they advised us if this in advance.
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mel
Kent2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 November 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very quick and very good service staff are always friendly and helpful. Good always good.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Pizza Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 10:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 09:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–19:00
Phone number
01322 921322
Website
http://www.carluccios.com/restaurants/bluewater/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
Bluewater Shopping Centre, West Village Dartford, Dartford, Dartford DA9 9SE
Area
Dartford
Parking Details
None
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine

FAQs

For a relaxed, quieter visit pick Sunday afternoons, guests note a peaceful late Sunday; Saturday is a good choice for a weekend lunch or breakfast, with positive Saturday reports.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, relaxed clothing is entirely appropriate; nothing formal is required.

Yes, Carluccio's - Bluewater Kent's intimate booths and tucked‑away Village location make it a cosy, conversation‑friendly choice for a relaxed date night.

Carluccio's Bluewater feels welcoming and relaxed, intimate booths, comfortable décor, and repeatedly praised friendly, attentive staff make it a pleasant escape from the shopping-centre bustle.

Some guests report generous servings, breakfast visits are described as "nice big portions, " and mains like the seafood linguine have been called generous.

Yes, Carluccio's is welcoming to families: reviewers mention a children’s menu, highchairs set up in advance, and staff who look after family groups.

Carluccio's Bluewater is at its calmest in the late Sunday afternoon, guests specifically note a very quiet late Sunday visit and appreciate it as a weekend escape from the busy shopping centre.

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