San Carlo Manchester

San Carlo is Manchester’s most famous and, some say, best Italian restaurant. Run by the Distefano family, it’s said to have one of the largest turnovers in the UK. It’s also the place to be papped and you’ll sometimes see a bank of photographers outside to prove the point.

Take your seat alongside Premier League footballers and pop stars like Rihanna at this institution that’s as much a place to be seen as it is to dine.

Dishes such as brandy cream and lobster pasta or scallops with white wine, garlic, and lemon are seafaring highlights. Or go for broke with a steak and lobster sharing platter.

The mantecato alla nocciola is a stunning centrepiece of a sharing dessert with mountains of Italian soft serve hazelnut ice cream and Ferrero Rocher.

Equally stunning is the south Med wine list, with iconic bottles and prices to match.

Christmas

Christmas bookings are now live for San Carlo’s glamorous festive celebrations. Enjoy a Christmas party with extra sparkle; book an elegant Christmas Fayre lunch or dinner for the ultimate winter get-together. It’s a celebration of warmth and wonder with elevated Italian classics like tagliatelle porcini with truffle and Ferrero Rocher cake.

The Christmas Day lunch is the spectacle of the festive season. Indulge with a choice of six antipasti dishes followed by a refreshing Champagne sorbet. The main event includes options such as traditional turkey with chestnut stuffing, tournedo rossini and salmon with prawns in Prosecco sauce.

For Christmas splendour, it has has to be San Carlo Manchester.

Private Dining

The private dining room at San Carlo Manchester is a beautifully lit wood-panelled room with AV facilities including a large screen, perfect for parties, celebrations and corporate events.

The Private Room seats up to 35 diners, with a range of seating layout options and menus to choose from.