2 Regent Street Saint James's, London, SW1Y 4AU
Harden's survey result
Summary
“You never feel cramped or too close to other tables” in the gracious West End flagship branch of Carlo Distefano’s national group of old-school, comfortable Italian restaurants (London was one of the last destinations of a chain nowadays numbering about 20). Culinary results are “consistent” from the “very comprehensive menu” – if there was a gripe this year, it was over the odd let-down on the service front.
Summary
“The warmth of the welcome and quality of the food can come as something of a surprise at such a central and well-known location” as this West End branch (just north of Pall Mall) of the national group, created by Sicilian-born Carlo Distefano and now with over 20 locations nationwide. Perhaps it’s the “lovely atmosphere for either a business or social lunch or dinner” that’s its key strength, but all reports suggest the “great and varied menu” is also “consistently good”.
Summary
This “sophisticated Italian restaurant” north of Pall Mall, from Sicilian-born Carlo Distefano’s national group, inspires relatively limited feedback despite (because of?) its heart-of-the-West-End location. It’s consistently well-rated, though – fans say it “can always be relied on for business and social meals”.
Summary
“A diverse age range and all family members voted it a top meal” – the San Carlo group’s traditional Italian, on the lower half of Regent Street, provides a versatile and comfortable destination suited to many occasions. Like others in the chain it can sometimes seem pricey, but most reports are upbeat.
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Owner's description
Contemporary, relaxed and elegant, San Carlo is a new Italian restaurant and bar, with al fresco dining terrace, offering day to night dining in a chic setting.
San Carlo, is independently owned by an Italian family and serves the best in classically inspired regional Italian dishes, with an extensive A La Carte menu, a set lunch menu is also available and offers excellent value.
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £50.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £6.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £5.95 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Restaurant details
San Carlo Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Pasta dishes good value for money!"
2 Regent Street Saint James's, London, SW1Y 4AU
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑11:30 pm |
