For His & Hers folk, San Carlo has meant magical birthday celebrations and intimate dinner parties with colleagues and friends. Traditional Italian Christmas fayre sounds like a perfect addition, that we cannot wait to try. Their high quality ingredients, meticulous methods of preparation and presentation make it a memorable match. Just bring on Christmas.

“Carnevale Di Natale” is inspired by traditional Italian Christmas festivities, drawing from the vibrant colours, joyful music, and rich culture of Italy. The Carnivale experience aims to immerse guests in authentic Italian traditions, through delicious food, joyous moments, and memorable celebrations .

Renowned for their fresh produce sourced from the best producers in Italy and the UK, the new festive menus showcase some of San Carlo’s best plates. Guests can indulge in San Carlo’s exquisite Christmas Fayre Lunch & Dinner menu, priced at £46.95 per person; when booking a table for six people and over.

The Christmas Fayre menu features a delectable selection of Antipasti. These include Gamberoni Luciana (king prawns in garlic and chilli sauce), Mozzarella in Carrozza (fried mozzarella in bread with a basil and tomato). For the main course, diners can choose from seven dishes including Branzino (pan-fried sea bass) or Tacchino con Ripieno di Castagne (turkey with chestnut stuffing).   with a selection of seasonal vegetables & rosemary potatoes. The dessert menu includes: Panettone Bread and Butter Pudding; Ferrero Rocher Cake; Panna Cotta; and Tiramisu, served with tea or coffee. 

For those looking for the ultimate relaxation this Christmas, San Carlo’s Christmas Day Festive Lunch is the one. A choice of seven Antipasti dishes will be served on the day, including Avocado Bernardo (avocado with lobster, scampi and prawns with Marie Rose sauce), Crostone Funghi and Tartufo (toasted Altamura bread with mushrooms, garlic, truffle and Grana Padano shavings). There is also Carpaccio di Manzo (thinly sliced filet of beef with mustard dressing, Grana Padano cheese and rocket salad).  Antipasti is followed by a Champagne Sorbet. 

For the main course, diners choose from dishes such as Scaloppine Signor Sassi (veal cooked in cream, brandy, mustard seeds and mushrooms) and Salmone Prosecco e Gamberetti (pan-fried salmon cooked with Norwegian prawns and Prosecco sauce). Or opt for Tournedo Rossini (classic filet of beef cooked in Madeira wine sauce topped with chicken liver pâté and fresh truffle). For those looking for something more traditional, there is Tacchino con Ripienodi Castagne (turkey with chestnut stuffing, chipoatas wrapped in pancetta, served with Italian jus). All of the mains are served with  a selection of seasonal vegetables & rosemary potatoes.

To finish, indulge in desserts such as the Panettone Bread and Butter Pudding served with limoncello and homemade vanilla ice cream or Torta Pistacchio (Sicilian pistachio cake), Meringata alle Fragole (meringue cake with Strawberries). Complementing the festive menus, toast to the spirit of the season with a festive cocktail “Il Carnivale” – a creamy blend of Bacardi Coconut, Funkin Lime, and real coconut cream—perfectly capturing the warmth and indulgence of the holidays.

The Christmas Day Festive Lunch can be booked for £89.95 per person, with children under 12 half price. Vegan and Vegetarian options are also available.

Throughout the festive season, San Carlo’s new winter menu will also be served offering a selection of delicious dishes, marrying comforting winter warmers with authentic Italian ingredients  with some show-stopping new additions. Using the best of new season produce, the winter menus includes a delicious variety of carne (meat), pesci (fish), and dolci (sweet) dishes, as well as new starters and pasta dishes. Dishes on offer vary between San Carlo’s 25 UK sites, which are found in London, Manchester, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, Birmingham, and Bristol. Outside of San Carlo’s flagship restaurants, the brand has a collection of 9 outstanding dining concepts in multiple locations, including Cicchetti, Fumo and Isola. 

Reserve your dining experience this Christmas by visiting: sancarlo.co.uk

From the archives: Fine Italian dining at San Carlo.