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San Carlo - Manchester

Italian restaurantsManchester

4.4 out of 5 stars4.4(5,559 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 161 834 62 26
42 King St W, Manchester M3 2WY, United Kingdom

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About San Carlo - Manchester

On King St W in Manchester, San Carlo is an Italian restaurant where staff take Polaroid photos for guests at the table, so a visit can end with a printed picture. The menu includes Tagliolini crab as a named main dish, and gluten-free and halal options are listed for guests with those requirements. Staff also mark birthdays with a candle, a song and a complimentary sorbet. Group bookings are taken for larger parties, so one table can seat a big celebration. Street parking is available on King Street.

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Menu & Prices

107 dishes
  • Selection Of Italian Bread
  • Focaccia
  • Garlic Bread
  • Bruschetta Romana
  • Marinated Green Olives
  • Arancini
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Reviews

4.4/5
5,559 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention tagliolini crab, gluten free options, arancini and spare ribs.

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Customer Review Summary

Reviewers most often single out the staff, who make group celebrations feel looked after: a profiterole with a lit candle and singing for a birthday, a surprise sorbet for a coeliac guest, and a huge bowl of ice cream one server suggested for dessert. One group returns each year with over fifty guests. The food earns praise too, with arancini, spare ribs in San Carlo sauce, bruschetta and a seafood mixed grill called tasty, along with generous portions and a good gluten free and halal selection. The criticism is more specific. One diner found the tagliolini crab a dry, disappointing dish, and garlic bread arrived pale. A table near the toilets and kitchen meant constant foot traffic, and the noise made conversation hard until the room emptied. Drinks were called very expensive, and one reviewer notes a service charge is added that can be declined or changed. Two stories close the picture: staff set aside birthday cards left on a table, and the team helped find a wedding ring dropped on the floor.

Featured reviews

  • Paint With Respina
    “We had a lovely lunch at San Carlo yesterday and really enjoyed our experience. We ordered the seafood mixed grill , and everything was very tasty and well presented. What really made our experience extra special was the dessert recommendation from Huzaima. He suggested their special dessert, which turned out to be a huge bowl of ice cream with different delicious flavours. It was honestly a game changer and such a fantastic way to finish our meal! A big thank you to Huzaima for the great recommendation and for making our visit even more memorable. Excellent food, great service, and a wonderful overall experience. We’ll definitely be back!”
  • Jing-Pang Shek
    “Tatiana and Rita has been an absolutely blessing for tonight. As someone work in the hospital industry, they have been Wonderful, not too much, not too little and they have been patience with our graduation group. Big recognition for tonight and the food has been top notch. I will be back again!”
  • Chun Ho Cheng
    “Decent food, average price. The Tagliolini crab was slight disappointing. If you have been to Hong Kong it tastes exactly like the lobster e-fu noodle, but a dry version. The other dish was delicious, and I esepcially like the asparagus cream sauce, which blends quite well with the meaty flavour from cured pork. Atmosphere wise, I think they went for a posh italian restaurant vibe, and it did not go well lol. Nevertheless, worth a try.”
  • Gary Smith
    “We arrived late due to having trouble finding a parking place, in Manchester it's a nightmare, parked on King Street, free after 20.00 hours but limited spaces Celebrations for our neice her Birthday , we visited same venue 10 years ago, not changed at all except the prices. Our server took us to our table near the toilets and kitchen, not very good location, constant flow of Customers and staff coming past, but such is life. Very extensive menu, plenty of choice for all tastes, drinks ordered, and away we go. Starters Arancini, Costine di mailed orientale (spare ribs) in San Carlo sauce Cheesey garlic bread. Mains Calzone pollo x2 Tortellini panna & prosciutto Tagliolini crab Tagliatelle bolognaise x 2 Starters came quickly, ribs excellent, Arancini excellent, garlic bread a bit pale and pasty Mains took a while because they were busy, noise level too much we couldn't talk properly until the restaurant emptied. All food tasty and filling, generous portions, no room for dessert. Because it was her Birthday staff brought 2 profiteroles with a lit candle and sang happy birthday which was nice. They took a long time to ask if we wanted anything else due to the staff tidying up ready for tomorrow's service, but check your bill, they add a service charge which you don't have to accept or you can suggest a different amount, just be aware Drinks were very expensive approx £11 for a medium glass of wine and £4.50 for half a pint of Peroni, but I suppose that's Manchester prices, just be aware, that's all.”
  • Aneesha Patel
    “I thoroughly enjoyed the food at San Carlo. We went for Father’s Day with my family, and the staff were incredibly attentive. The best bruschetta I have ever had, along with other phenomenal dishes. It is always a delight dining at San Carlo. There was even a lovely lady going around taking Polaroid photos for guests, allowing us to capture memories of our special meal.”

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Good to know

“Experience the true essence of Italian dining at San Carlo in Manchester. Situated on King Street West, this restaurant is known for its exceptional service, lively ambiance, and meticulous attention to detail, guaranteeing an unforgettable experience every time you visit. Treat yourself to a menu filled with delicious food made with the freshest ingredients from Italian markets. Step into our upscale, luxury setting and savour unparalleled quality in food and drink, ensuring every visit is a memorable celebration of Italian heritage.”

  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Amenities

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park

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