RestaurantsLondonSt JamesSW1Y

survey result

Summary

£78
 ££££
3
Good
3
Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

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

£77
 ££££
3
Good
2
Average
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“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.

Summary

£66
  £££
3
Good
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

‘Affordable glam’ is a defining feature of the national San Carlo group, and its large St James’s yearling on the lower half of Regent Street carries the classy, comfortable design of its nationwide siblings. “Efficient staff” and “excellent food” complete an all-round good-quality package.

Summary

£66
  £££
3
Good
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

‘Affordable glam’ is a defining feature of the national San Carlo group, and its large St James’s yearling on the lower half of Regent Street carries the classy, comfortable design of its nationwide siblings. “Efficient staff” and “excellent food” complete an all-round good-quality package.

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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

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£6.00 £41.60 £7.50
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £28.75
Filter Coffee £4.75
Extras  
Service 10.00%

Restaurant details

No dress code
2 Regent Street Saint James's, London, SW1Y 4AU
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑11:30 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑11:30 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑11:30 pm
Thursday12 pm‑11:30 pm
Friday12 pm‑11:30 pm
Saturday12 pm‑11:30 pm
Sunday12 pm‑11:30 pm

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