Carluccios

What better way to conclude a morning of shopping in the attractive medieval market town of Shrewsbury than with a visit to a bright, modern, Italian cafe-deli.

Situated on The Square in the historic centre Carluccios is a great option managing somehow to be cosy and inviting on a chilly January day and offering a sunny holiday atmosphere in mid summer.

A little known great value option at this favourite Italian chain of restaurants https://www.carluccios.com is their half portions of any pasta or risotto dish. At around £6 a person these generously sized dishes feel like a real lunch time treat while not leaving you too full for more shopping later.

So here you have Seafood Linguine prawns, mussels and clams in a tomato and crab sauce with just the right amount of chilli along with Spaghetti Carbonara with salty smoky dried cured pork and lots of black pepper and yes these really are "half size"

Founded almost twenty years ago by the late Antonio Carluccio The restaurants which now number eighty all around the UK have retained their authentic and contemporary atmosphere. Their charm is versatility, great for breakfasts, casual or celebratory lunches and more intimate dinners. The menu is a crowd pleaser whatever your age.