Lucarelli Italian Restaurant

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  Pam VP

  ·1 month ago

  “Sharia and Francesca made it a lovely birthday for my hubby! Great food all around, the kids loved the food too, plenty of options to keep them happy. Service was attentive especially with the kids whixh made it less stressful for us. Presentation was great and portions were plenty too. We can't wait to come back!”

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  Wai Wai

  ·2 months ago

  “We booked this restaurant at the last minute for an 8 pm dinner and were pleased they were able to accommodate us. From the moment we arrived, Simon welcomed us warmly, showed us to our table, and was friendly and approachable throughout the evening. The restaurant was clearly very busy and had a great atmosphere, so there was a slight wait before our drink and food orders were taken. However, once we had ordered, our meals arrived within around 20 minutes, which was impressive given how busy the restaurant was. We decided to share two mains: the Giant King Prawn with scallops and the gambi spaghetti with lobster bisque and tomato sauce, along with a side of mixed vegetables. The standout dish of the evening was undoubtedly the Giant King Prawn and scallops. The giant prawn was beautifully prepared, with the meat cut into bite-sized pieces and served in an incredibly rich, flavourful sauce. The scallops were perfectly cooked and topped with delicious lightly spiced breadcrumbs that added just the right amount of crunch. Every bite was packed with flavour, and it was easily the highlight of our meal. Unfortunately, after such an outstanding first dish, the gambi spaghetti was a little underwhelming. The pasta itself was cooked perfectly and came with a generous amount of sauce, but the lobster bisque flavour was very subtle and largely overpowered by the tomato sauce. It was still an enjoyable dish, but we had expected a more pronounced seafood flavour. When we mentioned this to Simon, he explained that the recipe had been adjusted because some diners preferred a milder seafood taste, which we appreciated him taking the time to explain. To finish, we shared the vanilla cheesecake. It was pleasant and rounded off the meal nicely, although it wasn’t particularly memorable. Overall, we had a lovely evening. While not every dish completely wowed us, the exceptional Giant King Prawn and scallops, combined with Simon’s excellent service, made for a very enjoyable dining experience. Despite how busy the restaurant was, Simon remained attentive, professional and welcoming from start to finish and his service really stood out. We’d happily return, especially for that incredible giant prawn and scallop dish and great service!”

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  Theodora A

  ·3 months ago

  “Great dining experience. The food and portions were excellent. Our waiter, Simone, was friendly, competent and made our lunch even more memorable. I would recommend it”

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  Yaiza Vaqueiro martin

  ·3 months ago

  “Table 1- 3 July 2026. We came today to Lucarelli for a quick food and drinks and let me tell you that is the best Italian restaurant in Birmingham. Everyone is really nice, the restaurant is gorgeous and the music is in a perfect volume where you can talk with no problem. It was my friend’s birthday today, and a really nice waiter helped us record a video while we sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to her. We’ll definitely come back soon. Thank you so much”

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  DEEPANSHU RATRA

  ·4 months ago

  “​I had an absolutely wonderful experience at this restaurant, and a massive part of that was thanks to the incredible manager, Shariya. ​From the moment we walked in, Shariya welcomed us with genuine warmth and professionalism. Throughout the evening, they went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was perfect—attentive without being intrusive, and handling the entire floor with absolute grace. ​The food was fantastic, but it is the top-tier hospitality led by Shariya that truly sets this place apart. It’s rare to see such dedication to customer satisfaction these days. ​Highly recommended, and we will definitely be back!”

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  austen turner

  ·4 months ago

  “An absolutely fantastic dining experience! From the moment we walked in, the service was impeccable—the staff was incredibly welcoming, attentive, friendly and patient. The menu is excellent and the food and presentation beautiful. Situated in a convenient location, close to Birmingham's Registry Office, we were able to walk our whole wedding party from Holliday Street to Lucarelli within 5 minutes. Thank you so much for the generous welcome and the individual touches. Highly recommend!”

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  Elilta Tiruneh

  ·4 months ago

  “Had the most amazing birthday celebration here. Giovannai and Francessa were amazing servers, incredibly attentive. The Linguini and Risotto Scolio, the Tagliatelle Fungi with Chicken and Margarita Chicken Pizza were all amazing as well as the Calamari starter. Great dessert! Thank you so much to Pasquale and Doriano who came out and made sure everything was perfect!”

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  Rachel Green

  ·4 months ago

  “Had a fabulous evening at Lucarelli Mailbox. The food was absolutely outstanding — the veal was cooked to perfection and the mixed grill fish was fresh, flavourful, and beautifully presented. The service, as always, was exceptional; attentive, friendly, and professional from start to finish. A wonderful atmosphere and consistently high standards every time we visit. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience in Birmingham. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

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  Tania

  ·6 months ago

  “The atmosphere was fabulous apart from the staff running around like headless chickens, poor things. My husband's food was good, I ordered a bruschetta that had tomatoes and bread but nothing else, it was nice but I've had better. The carbonara on the other hand, I couldn't eat as it tasted more like Mac n Cheese. They have all the ingredients for a great restaurant but didn't hit the mark with us on this occasion. We are across the way at the Tapas the following night and they were spot on with everything, we highly recommend!”

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  Sarah C

  ·8 months ago

  “We really enjoyed our visit to Lucarelli. Being located in the Mailbox, I had high hopes for the restaurant and I was not disappointed. The wait staff were wonderful, close enough to call if we needed anything but attentive to our needs; the level of wine seemed to be topped up just when you needed it! The food was wonderful. I opted for the king prawns to start, the Bolognese and the canolo to finish and each one was fresh and with distinct flavours. Often if something is in a tomato based sauce, they would all taste pretty similar, but Lucarelli's had depth and were very much distinctive. The fresh focaccia slice was almost melt in the mouth and the pasta was so light. The little shot of lemoncello at the end of the meal was an unexpected delight. Really wonderful evening, we will be back to try other dishes again soon.”

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