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Isola by San Carlo — Italian restaurants in London

Isola by San Carlo

Italian restaurantsLondon

4.6 out of 5 stars4.6(5,709 reviews)

Quick info

+44 20 7846 8604
3-5 St Christopher's Pl, Barrett St, London W1U 1AY, United Kingdom

About Isola by San Carlo

Isola by San Carlo is an Italian restaurant on St Christopher's Pl in London, where the decor draws on the Mediterranean islands through Sicilian colours and traditional ceramics. The menu follows the seasons, with Sicilian red prawns among the main dishes. Crab pasta and margherita pizza sit alongside them, and the drinks list covers cocktails and wine. Waiters make recommendations from the menu, which helps first-time guests choose between the starters, pastas and pizzas. The dining room is indoors and air-conditioned. For birthday celebrations, the restaurant brings a complimentary limoncello and a birthday dessert to the table.

Good to know

“Isola by San Carlo is a vibrant Italian restaurant located at St Christopher’s Place, near Selfridges and Oxford Street. Inspired by the Mediterranean islands, Isola offers seasonal dishes such as Mediterranean cod and Sicilian red prawns in a setting rich with Sicilian colours and traditional ceramics. Guests can enjoy indoor dining or relax on the outdoor terrace, ideal for al fresco meals. With attentive service and an expertly curated Italian wine list, Isola is one of the top St Christopher’s Place restaurants and a must-visit for restaurants near Oxford Street.”

  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating

Reviews

4.6/5
5,709 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention margherita pizza, tiramisu, burrata and calamari.

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Customer Review Summary

Reviewers most often single out the waiters, describing friendly, attentive service and recommendations that were spot on, with one diner noting a waiter was accommodating about their allergies. Among dishes, two reviewers name the margarita pizza, one praising a base that was not overly doughy and an authentic tomato sauce. Close behind are the fresh bruschetta, the calamari, the aubergine starter, burrata, ravioli, Bolognese and gnocchi, with tiramisu and nutella bomboloni at dessert. Several call the atmosphere friendly and welcoming, and one says they never felt rushed. The main criticism comes from one diner who found the crab pasta disappointing: despite a large crab shell on top, they struggled to find any crab meat. The same reviewer was first offered a cramped, high-traffic table, moved to a corner after asking, and found their waiter somewhat tired and not particularly attentive. Another diner celebrating a birthday was given complimentary limoncello and a birthday dessert.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “What an absolutely lovely experience we had a few days ago! From beginning to end, we were really well looked after by one of the managers, I believe his name was Gabour. We decided to sit inside as the heat outside was absolutely unbearable, and The AC was a big plus! We had a couple of drinks and a Margarita pizza, which were both really good and reasonably priced. We spent an hour and a little bit more there, and what we really appreciated was that we never felt rushed. We could just relax, enjoy our drinks and food, and take our time. Overall, a lovely experience with great service, good food and a nice atmosphere. We’ll definitely be coming back. Thank you!”
  • Google user
    “The food was beautiful, barely a wait and very affordable. Our waiter, Giovanni, added to the lovely experience by being extremely informative due to my allergies and very accommodating. Had the best experience, will definitely come again :)”
  • Google user
    “Hany went above and beyond into creating a great experience for myself and my partner. His energy was fun and really brought a fab atmosphere to the place! Really happy with the food, it tasted amazing definitely one to try if you haven’t.”
  • Google user
    “Excellent everything, 6 stars!!! Best restaurant we’ve been to yet. Giovanni was our waiter, absolutely phenomenal, he was so pleasant and made excellent recommendations. We started with the Bruschetta, tomatoes were so fresh, it was a wonderful plate. We had the Bolognese (pictured) & Gnocchi for entrees, we each cleaned our plates! Delicious!! We finished with the nutella Bomboloni (pictured) also excellent!! Start to finish it was an amazing experience, not to mention the exquisite design of the restaurant! The wine & cocktails were great. Highly recommend 10/10. Very fairly priced for the quality & experience. Grazie, mille Giovanni & Isola!!!”
  • Google user
    “Givani I hope I wrote his name right is the best server I’ve met in my whole entire life. The service, greeting and he makes sure that everything is perfect is what you want to see in every restaurant. He was so attentive and deserves good recognition from the business. The starters were 10/10. The calamari was fresh not greasy light and cooked at the right amount. The aubergine small starter dish was chefs kiss. The margarita pizza just sends you back to Italy. The base was not overly doughy, perfect crust, tomato base was authentic. I loved everything and would definitely come here again!”

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

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