Carluccis

Your local family restaurant

A DESTINATION

Established 1996, a local Templestowe favourite, Carluccis has been at the corner of the roundabout of James and Anderson Street for over 25 years. Here you’ll find friendly faces and homely Italian style dishes. Come in for a coffee, have a chat, stay for dinner. There’s something for everyone!

menu

Our dishes are homely, traditional, Italian fare, suited to all tastes and with enough to go around! Our kitchen is cooking the whole day from 8:30am till 9pm, so come by anytime, and you’ll be greeted with big smiles and big plates.

Reservations

Open 7 days, 8am till late.
We serve breakfast from 8:30am, lunch from 11:30 and our kitchen is open until 9pm.

Bookings recommended, especially during peak times. 

Indoor and outdoor seating available. 
Outdoor areas are under cover, and under heaters.
We regularly show movies & live sport on our large outdoor projector.
Over summer, enjoy an Aperol and keep cool under our refreshing water misters!

134 James Street, Templestowe
Corner of James and Anderson Street

9846 7963
Any questions, give us a call.

Please note:
If booking time is blocked out, please call us to make a reservation.

Family friendly, all welcome!

functions

Satisfy everyone’s palette with a menu set to please! Big groups welcome, we have set menu options available for groups over 20, and a semi-private area suited to your needs.

House Baked Whole Blueberry Cheesecake

Need a cake?

Top off your celebration with a house baked cake for any occasion!
Baked in house at Carluccis, we offer a variety of whole cakes for dine in functions, or bring one home and be the hero of the party!

  • Click here to view our whole cake menu.

  • Click here to order a whole cake.
    Please allow at least one day’s notice, payment upon pickup.

  • If you’d like to bring in your own cake for a dine in function or reservation, you are more than welcome, however please note we charge $2 per head, regardless of whether or not our staff serve it to the table.
    If opting for our set menu option, we do not charge for BYO cake.

Vanilla Slice Cake

Catering

At Carluccis, we can cater! Our catering menu has all the favourites!
Whether you’re after arancini, calamari, pizzas, pastas or parmas,
We deliver hot to your location, so you can enjoy your event, and
leave the food to us!

GIFTING

House made chilli oil
$12

Made in house, with love.
A fragrant, aromatic chilli oil, perfect for pasta, pizzas, seafood, you name it!
Toasty & tasty, vegan & gluten free.
A 250ml bottle, for those who like it hot!
Pay & pick up in-house only.

Gift card

Give the gift of a good time!
Lasting a year from purchase,
Our gift cards can be used for dine in, or take away.
Delivery within 5km available for gift cards over $100.
Call to purchase or pay & pick up in-house.

  • Spaghetti Marinara
  • Girl with dog in front of Carluccis restaurant
  • Carluccis marquee at night time
  • House made lemonade
  • Outdoor projector
  • Large chicken parmigiana with vegetables
  • Big group in main dining area
  • Baby enjoying strawberry milkshake
  • House Baked Vanilla Slice Cake
  • Large gourmet eggplant pizza
  • Colourful cocktails
  • Templestowe village at dusk
  • House made
  • Whole blueberry cheesecake
  • Function area set up for birthday celebration
  • Spaghetti pescatore
  • House Made Lemonade with Mint
  • Pot of mussels with sourdough
  • Oven roasted salmon fillet, with vegetables
  • Carluccis Templestowe outside
  • House baked spanakopita
  • Outdoor area with projector and live band
  • Live acoustic music outside
  • Carluccis Christmas Hamper
  • House made Chilli Oil Bottle
  • Caprese Focaccia Tray
  • Exterior view of Carluccis in spring

FAQs

  • Yes, our outdoor marquee area is under cover, and under heaters. In summer, we have active water misters so you can stay cool and out of direct sun. Click here to make a booking or call us on 9846 7963.

  • Yes, we do, lasting a year from purchase. Pay over the phone or at the counter and pick up in house. We can also deliver gift cards over $100 within a 5km radius. Call us on 9846 7963 to purchase.

  • You can get Carluccis Templestowe from the comfort of your own home through our online platforms. We are available on Ubereats, Menulog & Doordash everyday from 9am till late. Extended hours on Thursday till 10pm, Friday & Saturday till 12am Midnight!

  • We are fully licensed and serve a wide range of beverages. If you’d prefer to bring your own wine, we charge $10 per bottle. Please note we do not allow BYO for large groups over 20.

  • Yes, we charge a $2 per head cake fee if you’d prefer to bring in your own cake. However, we also sell whole cakes for large celebrations, complete with customised plaque. For more information, or to view our whole cakes menu and order, click here.

  • Bookings are preferable, especially during peak hours. For larger groups over 6p, we cannot guarantee a table if there is no reservation. Click here to make a reservation or call us on 9846 7963.

  • Yes, definitely. Please make a note on the booking or let staff know prior so that we can organise an appropriate table for your reservation.

  • Yes, we can cater to your function, we cook in house and can deliver to your venue. View our catering menu here. For more information, click here.

  • Most of our pastas and pizzas can be made without dairy, meat, cheese, etc. We also offer vegan feta as a delicious vegan addition to risottos, pizza, salads, etc. You can view our menu here. Feel free to ask our wait staff for vegan options!

  • While we use Halal approved chicken, lamb & beef, our kitchen is of mixed used and may not strictly meet Halal standards.