Carluccio's Garrick Street Fundraising Auction & Raffle raises over £18,000

                                                                      in aid of Action Against Hunger

     To celebrate the opening in true Italian style, Antonio and the directors of Carluccio’s hosted a glamorous party on 12 September   2007.   Specially invited guests enjoyed fine Italian food and wine, including Antonio’s infamous risotto di funghi al tartufo, accompanied by traditional Italian entertainment.  

The evening also featured a raffle and fabulous charity auction in aid of Action Against Hunger with luxury lots donated from companies including Think Sicily, B&B Italia and Roberto Cavalli. Together these raised an amazing £18,000 in aid of the charity.

Action Against Hunger sincerely thanks Antonio and the Carluccio's team for their ongoing support!

 About Carluccio's Garrick Street - Located on the corner of Garrick and King Street, behind the piazza, the successful combination of authentic Italian food shop, caffè and restaurant is Carluccio’s most stunning to date.

 Originally an auctioneers in the 1860s, the beautiful listed building will house a large food shop and caffè on the ground floor  and a more refined restaurant and separate bar on the first floor. 

 Renowned for its plethora of authentic produce, the fabulous food shop, whose design is inspired by a traditional Italian grocers, will serve an extended and unrivalled range of fresh Italian foods to take away as well as beautifully packaged items imported direct from Italy.

 Dinners in both the contemporary caffè, characterised by bold bright colours, and the intimate, elegant upstairs restaurant will delight in the renowned selection of simple, traditional Italian breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes on offer, each made using the highest quality ingredients.

Drinkers are destined to be impressed by Carluccio’s first designated bar area which will showcase an exclusive new wine list featuring bins from some of Italy’s finest producers.