The office went to Carlucci's for a birthday party at lunch. There were 10 of us. We had no problem getting a table. The restaurant is decorated with photos and memorabilia of baseball greats from New York. The wait staff was pleasant and efficient. We started with two appetizers Garlic Knots and Pizza Fries. The garlic knots were as expected warm knots of bread coated with lots of garlic and parmesan cheese. The Pizza fries were a surprise to me, although I don't know what I expected, fries covered with pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese. The dish was then warmed in the pizza oven until the cheese had melted. It was then sprinkled with parmesan cheese, quite good actually. The pizza's arrived in good time. We had a cheese and a Carlucci's Meat Lovers pizza. The pizza was very good. The crust was crispy on the bottom and the cheese melted perfectly. I can see why this restaurant was voted for a foodie award this year by Scott Joseph. With the decline of Alfonzo's last year I have been looking for good pizza and I think that I have found my new favorite.
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Tom B.
Carlucci's is your average Italian restaurant. With so many Italian places in Orlando, can Italian still be considered ethnic? I'll try the pizza next time and maybe I can up my rating.
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Steve A.
Have had delivery almost 10 times since the last update. Solid every time. Farts pretty good as well.
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Steve S.
Carlucci's is a very average Italian restaurant. I had Eggplant Parmesan and some appetizers - garlic rolls and pizza rolls. None of it was bad, but nothing to rave about either. My best impression was the fact that they had a number of craft beers in bottle - Victory Hop Devil (IPA) and Pennant Ale '55 (English Pale Ale) included - along with the standard Italian mainstay Peroni. Knowing that I'll probably have to settle for the latter is always a downside of eating Italian for me.
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Ashley D.
Food takes a while to come out but it's super kid friendly which helps!
(3)
Hannah M.
The place was pretty quiet on Sunday when I went with a group after church. I ordered a pepperoni calzone. Carlucci's doesn't charge for the ricotta which I've seen some pizza places do. The pepperoni came minced inside which is a first but it worked well and seemed evenly distributed. The dough was light and tasted good the next day. The pizza sauce looked homemade with chunks of roasted onion. It's definitely a whole in the wall. The table was dirty and we had a leak overhead but the food was good. For $8.51 plus tip, you could get two meals out of the calzone.
(3)
Ken F.
I've been here twice and head the pepperoni pizza both times and garlic knots. Best pepperoni pizza I've had! Only place that I have been too that chops up the pepperoni and spread it all over so you taste it with every bite! Well done Carlucci's! Garlic knots are worth mentioning as well very tasty with large chunks of garlic on them!
(5)
Cory W.
Average Italian place. I had the baked ziti and it was overlooked. Nice set up in the restaurant but the food was just average. I wouldn't go out of your way to go here and if your not expecting too much, it is fine.
(3)
John P.
I've been coming here for a years. Great pizza, enough to take home for leftovers. The salads taste fresh and the strombolis are to die for. The waitresses have been very attentive and service first class. I recommend this place to all my friends needing a true NYC style Italian food.
(5)
Dan O.
Delicious pizza, really good crust marinara and fresh toppings. They have the BEST wings in town. We've tried a lot of different pies and they've all been really good with the exception of the sicilian that was a disappointment.
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Isabel H.
Best garlic knots I've had! I come here about twice a month with my work folks. Fast service. Fresh food. Very nice staff. Clean location. Very good pricing.
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Maureen D.
I like this place. The pizza is very good, but sometimes the service can be a bit slow. But their red sauce is delicious! The mussels are amazing and their pizza is always a treat. They do deliver and although it of course is more expensive than Dominos or Pizza Hut, it is worth it. The garlic knots are doughy and drowning in butter & olive oil, just how they should be. I just wish I hadn't moved away from Winter Park, because I am too lazy to drive. ;)
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Faith O.
Carlucci's is a must for my Restaurant hit list! I love their pie and garlic knots but recently I tried the special... if you go for nothing else try the special... I have yet to try one that was bad! I tried the tortellini with prosciutto and was blown away! This place rocks! I'm planning a birthday get together and they offered to make me my favorite even though it isn't a regular menu item! As far as service goes this place is an A+ We tend to go late (which standardly you'd get lots of attitude for) but still get good service and smiles
(4)
DruMiguel E.
I order a White pie every week from this place. You have to understand we're from up north, used to NY pizza. It took a while to find some good pizza around here, and Carlucci's truly brings NY style pizza to this area. The dough is spectacular, and so are the toppings and overall flavor. This is not a place to go and get a grinder, chicken wings etc - you could, and i'm sure they're good, but try the pizza and THEN review it. This place is all about the pie, all about NY style pie. One thing I always complain to them is the amounts regarding toppings, make sure you let them know you want to add say "sausage" and that you want more than 4 pieces of it on your pie! They can be a little skimpy on the amount until you tell them, but overall the pie is spectacular, fresh and authentic. I have tried most pizza joints around the college park/winter park (and i am OBVIOUSLY excluding chain stores). Carlucci's has been the one winning my business week after week. Give their pie a try.
(4)
Rob S.
Best pizza I've had in Orlando so far.
(5)
Keelan P.
I love pizza and HAVE Yo get it whenever I go to NYC. Searched for years for good pizza here in Orlando. Found this place today and was really surprised. I am all about toppings on my pizza since I only usually eat one slice. Not only does Carlucci's sell pizza by the slice ( strangely, a rarity in Central Florida) , but their list o topping us impressive. Artichoke ? Red Pepper? Broccoli ? I am in love. Not toppings you regularly see in land of Papa Johns. Know what I mean? Service was quick and server very nice. Pizza was great too, by the way!!
(4)
Samuel O.
If you like NYC pizza, Orlando is a big challenge. I've only found two places in all of the Orlando area that I would recommend. One is Carlucci's. The other is Careira's. Both have good thin crust, considering they don't have the NYC water, and both have good sauce and toppings, though they are distinct. Carlucci's adds more garlic than Careira's. I'm not a big garlic fan, as I feel it is a cheap way to cover up the true taste of food. When I go to Carlucci's, I ask them to hold the garlic and then I'm happier. With all of that said, these are the two best places to get pizza in the Orlando area if you are a NYC pizza snob.
(4)
Mark S.
Great Food...Best Pizza...Love the Carlucci's special hand tossed! Best Eggplant Parmesan. Had a problem one time and they resolved it right away.
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Jennifer H.
For a while there Carlucci's was making really good pies. Their sauce is a bit more oily than my favorite pizza from Broadway, but it was good. I used to order a pie with roasted red peppers & fresh mushrooms. It was really tasty and the mushrooms were nice and thick. The employee turnover at Carlucci's has been quite high, since it is a little strip mall pizza joint, but you'd be doing yourself a favor if you stopped in and patronized their establishment.
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Lauren C.
Great Pizza & lunch specials. I especially enjoy family-owned establishments and this one is good for casual, no-fuss, good ol' pizza. It's nothing mind blowing but is quaint and tasty.
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d j.
I understand gas prices are soaring, but I only live 3.27 miles away in Baldwin Park!! You must be doing great business in your very limited area to exclude me from your delivery zone.
(1)
Ricardo M.
Great food and service...plus the entire place is decked out in Yankees history. I have only ever gotten the pizza and recently it has been very good. I would highly recommend this place for those wanting well priced Italian food.
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Address :501 N Orlando Ave,Ste 145
Winter Park, FL, 32789
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Accepts Bitcoin : No Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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Dan J.
The office went to Carlucci's for a birthday party at lunch. There were 10 of us. We had no problem getting a table. The restaurant is decorated with photos and memorabilia of baseball greats from New York. The wait staff was pleasant and efficient. We started with two appetizers Garlic Knots and Pizza Fries. The garlic knots were as expected warm knots of bread coated with lots of garlic and parmesan cheese. The Pizza fries were a surprise to me, although I don't know what I expected, fries covered with pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese. The dish was then warmed in the pizza oven until the cheese had melted. It was then sprinkled with parmesan cheese, quite good actually. The pizza's arrived in good time. We had a cheese and a Carlucci's Meat Lovers pizza. The pizza was very good. The crust was crispy on the bottom and the cheese melted perfectly. I can see why this restaurant was voted for a foodie award this year by Scott Joseph. With the decline of Alfonzo's last year I have been looking for good pizza and I think that I have found my new favorite.
(4)Tom B.
Carlucci's is your average Italian restaurant. With so many Italian places in Orlando, can Italian still be considered ethnic? I'll try the pizza next time and maybe I can up my rating.
(3)Steve A.
Have had delivery almost 10 times since the last update. Solid every time. Farts pretty good as well.
(4)Steve S.
Carlucci's is a very average Italian restaurant. I had Eggplant Parmesan and some appetizers - garlic rolls and pizza rolls. None of it was bad, but nothing to rave about either. My best impression was the fact that they had a number of craft beers in bottle - Victory Hop Devil (IPA) and Pennant Ale '55 (English Pale Ale) included - along with the standard Italian mainstay Peroni. Knowing that I'll probably have to settle for the latter is always a downside of eating Italian for me.
(3)Ashley D.
Food takes a while to come out but it's super kid friendly which helps!
(3)Hannah M.
The place was pretty quiet on Sunday when I went with a group after church. I ordered a pepperoni calzone. Carlucci's doesn't charge for the ricotta which I've seen some pizza places do. The pepperoni came minced inside which is a first but it worked well and seemed evenly distributed. The dough was light and tasted good the next day. The pizza sauce looked homemade with chunks of roasted onion. It's definitely a whole in the wall. The table was dirty and we had a leak overhead but the food was good. For $8.51 plus tip, you could get two meals out of the calzone.
(3)Ken F.
I've been here twice and head the pepperoni pizza both times and garlic knots. Best pepperoni pizza I've had! Only place that I have been too that chops up the pepperoni and spread it all over so you taste it with every bite! Well done Carlucci's! Garlic knots are worth mentioning as well very tasty with large chunks of garlic on them!
(5)Cory W.
Average Italian place. I had the baked ziti and it was overlooked. Nice set up in the restaurant but the food was just average. I wouldn't go out of your way to go here and if your not expecting too much, it is fine.
(3)John P.
I've been coming here for a years. Great pizza, enough to take home for leftovers. The salads taste fresh and the strombolis are to die for. The waitresses have been very attentive and service first class. I recommend this place to all my friends needing a true NYC style Italian food.
(5)Dan O.
Delicious pizza, really good crust marinara and fresh toppings. They have the BEST wings in town. We've tried a lot of different pies and they've all been really good with the exception of the sicilian that was a disappointment.
(4)Isabel H.
Best garlic knots I've had! I come here about twice a month with my work folks. Fast service. Fresh food. Very nice staff. Clean location. Very good pricing.
(4)Maureen D.
I like this place. The pizza is very good, but sometimes the service can be a bit slow. But their red sauce is delicious! The mussels are amazing and their pizza is always a treat. They do deliver and although it of course is more expensive than Dominos or Pizza Hut, it is worth it. The garlic knots are doughy and drowning in butter & olive oil, just how they should be. I just wish I hadn't moved away from Winter Park, because I am too lazy to drive. ;)
(4)Faith O.
Carlucci's is a must for my Restaurant hit list! I love their pie and garlic knots but recently I tried the special... if you go for nothing else try the special... I have yet to try one that was bad! I tried the tortellini with prosciutto and was blown away! This place rocks! I'm planning a birthday get together and they offered to make me my favorite even though it isn't a regular menu item! As far as service goes this place is an A+ We tend to go late (which standardly you'd get lots of attitude for) but still get good service and smiles
(4)DruMiguel E.
I order a White pie every week from this place. You have to understand we're from up north, used to NY pizza. It took a while to find some good pizza around here, and Carlucci's truly brings NY style pizza to this area. The dough is spectacular, and so are the toppings and overall flavor. This is not a place to go and get a grinder, chicken wings etc - you could, and i'm sure they're good, but try the pizza and THEN review it. This place is all about the pie, all about NY style pie. One thing I always complain to them is the amounts regarding toppings, make sure you let them know you want to add say "sausage" and that you want more than 4 pieces of it on your pie! They can be a little skimpy on the amount until you tell them, but overall the pie is spectacular, fresh and authentic. I have tried most pizza joints around the college park/winter park (and i am OBVIOUSLY excluding chain stores). Carlucci's has been the one winning my business week after week. Give their pie a try.
(4)Rob S.
Best pizza I've had in Orlando so far.
(5)Keelan P.
I love pizza and HAVE Yo get it whenever I go to NYC. Searched for years for good pizza here in Orlando. Found this place today and was really surprised. I am all about toppings on my pizza since I only usually eat one slice. Not only does Carlucci's sell pizza by the slice ( strangely, a rarity in Central Florida) , but their list o topping us impressive. Artichoke ? Red Pepper? Broccoli ? I am in love. Not toppings you regularly see in land of Papa Johns. Know what I mean? Service was quick and server very nice. Pizza was great too, by the way!!
(4)Samuel O.
If you like NYC pizza, Orlando is a big challenge. I've only found two places in all of the Orlando area that I would recommend. One is Carlucci's. The other is Careira's. Both have good thin crust, considering they don't have the NYC water, and both have good sauce and toppings, though they are distinct. Carlucci's adds more garlic than Careira's. I'm not a big garlic fan, as I feel it is a cheap way to cover up the true taste of food. When I go to Carlucci's, I ask them to hold the garlic and then I'm happier. With all of that said, these are the two best places to get pizza in the Orlando area if you are a NYC pizza snob.
(4)Mark S.
Great Food...Best Pizza...Love the Carlucci's special hand tossed! Best Eggplant Parmesan. Had a problem one time and they resolved it right away.
(4)Jennifer H.
For a while there Carlucci's was making really good pies. Their sauce is a bit more oily than my favorite pizza from Broadway, but it was good. I used to order a pie with roasted red peppers & fresh mushrooms. It was really tasty and the mushrooms were nice and thick. The employee turnover at Carlucci's has been quite high, since it is a little strip mall pizza joint, but you'd be doing yourself a favor if you stopped in and patronized their establishment.
(4)Lauren C.
Great Pizza & lunch specials. I especially enjoy family-owned establishments and this one is good for casual, no-fuss, good ol' pizza. It's nothing mind blowing but is quaint and tasty.
(4)d j.
I understand gas prices are soaring, but I only live 3.27 miles away in Baldwin Park!! You must be doing great business in your very limited area to exclude me from your delivery zone.
(1)Ricardo M.
Great food and service...plus the entire place is decked out in Yankees history. I have only ever gotten the pizza and recently it has been very good. I would highly recommend this place for those wanting well priced Italian food.
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