Ahmed Bu A.
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Carluccio’s is an Italian restaurant located at The Pearl, Doha, and without a doubt, the location is the highlight of this place. Situated right on the wharf, it offers a beautiful outdoor seating area overlooking the water, the island, and the yachts. The view is absolutely lovely, especially during sunset, which makes the setting truly special.
As for the food, my experience was unfortunately below expectations. I ordered the superfood salad, which was quite disappointing. It lacked flavor and was overly salty. I even asked for extra lemon and more dressing to try to fix it myself, but it still didn’t improve. I would definitely not recommend the salad.
For the main course, I ordered the shrimp pesto pasta, replacing the penne with fettuccine. This dish was comparatively better—acceptable, but not memorable and far from the best pasta I’ve had.
Based on the reviews I had read beforehand, my expectations were much higher, so overall the food didn’t meet them. On a positive note, the staff were very friendly and welcoming, which is worth mentioning.
Overall, while the location and views are outstanding, the food did not justify a return visit for me. I would rate this restaurant 2.5 to 3 out of 5 ⭐⭐⭐, and I don’t think I’ll be coming back.