My daughter and I went to San Carlo on New Years day my daughter had booked a table for 3.30pm it was very busy when we got there .We were asked if we had booked and we said yes there were three people in front of us who had not booked and were given a table .My daughter and I were sent downstairs and had to wait 20 minutes then we were seated downstairs .The attitude of the staff there was not good the only person that seemed to bother was the lady taking the money.Will be a long time before I go there again I was appalled at the service.
I bloody love cheese. Hard, soft, stinky, mild, cow or goat – I don’t discriminate. And now that winter has officially rolled in, I have no shame calling out for cheese in every meal. Luckily San Carlo have my back, rolling out a special menu dedicated to cheese – Grana Padano in particular – which will run throughout the whole of November.
I lived in Birmingham during the autumn of 2010, and San Carlo was my favorite dining experience in the city. The front of house, took my coat and sat me immediately, despite me 1) having no reservation, 2) being a 21 year old, and 3) dining alone. As an American from The South, I had never seen Italian fare like this. It was more than I had prepared, and I enjoyed every second of it.
This is one of my old time favourites Italian restaurants ever, I always make sure to visit whenever I am in Birmingham! I recommend the seafood platter its amazing and the pasta trio ... Yum!
I had booked a table with my boyfriend in this restaurant. The first impression is great, you enter through the bar part that recalls the bars to the French, beautifully decorated, hosted by the French. They have a great selection of drinks and a wonderful cocktail menu. The menu is very tempting, we opted for flat to share with a delicious selection of Italian deli input and a side of beef as a main course, served with home fries, vegetables and a selection of three sauces.
I went to this place with my grandpa. It is very nicely located in the heart of Birmingham. I really liked the food both for decoration and taste. Impeccable service and great value for money. They also give nice touch of French touch. We were truly impressed. And we will return as soon as possible.
Brilliant. We ate here for the first time on Friday last. We ate here for the second time on the next night. I think I could eat here every day for a week and still come back for more (needing bigger shirts mind). These guys rock, they really know what they are doing. If you haven't been then just go.
Fabulous food, excellent service although dont expect an intimate meal as tables are close. Ok if you have a celeb next to you the frequent here. Quite pricey but worth it. Partners favourite, what can one say!!
Great food, let down by being squashed in like sardines
Great fish. A friend was visiting from the States who was a fish lover so had to take her to San Carlo.
We chose from the chilled counter in the entrance and ate a delightful Dover Sole. She had prawns which were cooked to perfection in a light creamy sauce.
The service was a little fast but attentive and we didn't have to wait for anything at any time.
A must for visitors to the city!
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I had visited the infamous San Carlo Fumo restaurant in Birmingham. Fumo introduces italian tapas style dishes that are delicious in relation to their main restaurant San Carlo. Located in the centre of Birmingham and only a few minutes from San Carlo, this makes Fumo easily accessible for anybody to find!
At first glance, I recall that the interior was W o w. Really elegant and modern, with an overview of the bar area within the dining area. We ordered a few dishes as this was during lunch-time. (And cocktails - come'on it was a birthday celebration lunch! :p)
So this is what we ate:
* Lobster Risotto: Despite it being a small dish, we hoped that there would be lobster meat in this, however it was really nice rich in lobster flavour.
* Mixed seafood Calamari: Squid / King Prawn / Scallops. I loooove Calamari and this was certainly delicious! This was the first time I had tried deep fried Scallops and it's definitely something I would order again.
* Mixed Seafood Spaghetti: Contains Mussels / Prawns / Clams / Squid and Cherry Tomatoes. This portion size was just right especially for lunch as pasta can be really filling. The creamy sauce that had garlic, butter and a kick of chilli made this dish really flavorsome.
* Bruschetta with wild mushrooms: Your ordinary Bruschetta dish, plated on a bed of Rocket leaf salad, with wild mushrooms topped with Parmesan cheese. Tasted Lovely, wouldn't say extra-ordinary though.
* Calamari: Deep fried squid. Yep, we loved the mixed calamari soo much that we had ordered another portion of just Squid Calamari. Love the presentation of this.
* Rice Balls with Meat Ragu: Bet you would've thought that these were meatballs right? Definitely looks it! Take a bite into this and you would find that it has a risotto filling with meat ragu inside. Soo yummy! I loved it.
Cocktails: I cannot remember at all what were the names of these! But I do remember that it tasted alot stronger than i had imagined. Nevertheless, tasted really fresh and different! Fumo really does like to showcase their uniqueness in presentation. How cute is that little glass :o). Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed Lunch at San Carlo Fumo, the service was great as was the food. With no doubt, we will be back to have dinner one day.
To see all the mouth watering photos please visit our blog http://prettyandtasty-ly.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/san-carlo-fumo.html
Beautifully decorated. Lots of attentive staff. The food was delicious. And all this in the nicest part of the city!
The only development point is that the cocktails are relatively expensive and very small!
Always a fantastic experience, the food was immense last night, its not often I walk away from a restaurant as content as I did last night. A perfect setting for our anniversary, this place never disappoints. A favourite of mine in Birmingham for sure.
Made to feel welcome as always, friendly staff who were on the ball!
See you soon
Me and my friend went out for dinner. The staff let us choose where to sit which was nice of them. The atmosphere was quite chill, not too rowdy and loud. Downstairs part of the restaurant has a cute ceiling decor going on. Some of the staff were nice and friendly but some were quite rude. The food was amazing! I would definitely recommend the penne salmone and the truffle and Parmesan chips. And I would definitely go back again for the food :)
Toilets were clean and nice hand wash. They are downstairs but there is a disabled toilet upstairs! Menu had pasta, pizza, meats and fish. They have a bit of everything and it all looks amazing!
First time at this restaurant, and I loved it. The staff were lovely and attentive. The food was incredible, especially the arancini, the best I've ever had! The wine was perfect, and the decor was modern and a great atmosphere. It won't be the last time I go!
I love the atmosphere here, beautiful space with celebrities on the wall of fame, haha
The food is good, I had seafood pasta and loved it.
The starter came off a little pricey (Crunchy squid and king prawn and shrimps) But tastes divine.
I’ll definitely recommend this place for pasta lovers, be sure to check their menu prices before ordering 😜.
Went to San Carlo for my birthday meal back in March and the food was absolutely cooked perfectly. The staff was welcoming and friendly, happy to help. It was a very classy experience for a birthday meal occasion.
One of the best italian restos in the city. I've always liked the ambiance and service here in San Carlo.
Good cocktails! Their negroni was perfectly mixed. The chocolate cake is phenomenal and tiramisu can’t go miss. Our waitress was lovely, wish I remembered her name but she was Italian.
If I’m the bullring this is a great place to stop off whilst shopping and is located In Selfridges.
The ambience of San Carlo is fab - we went for lunch for my moms birthday so it was suitable for the whole fam. There is a lot of choice with the menu so you’re sure to find something that suits you if you have any dietary restrictions - wasn’t overly impressed with dessert but loved my main
Lovely restaurant with tasty, authentic Italian food. The restaurant is split over two floors and offers a wide range of pasta, pizza and risottos. There is even an Italian gin selection.Good service from friendly staff.
This was my first time at San Carlos last night. I booked the table for myself and my friends. The food was so delicious, one of the best pasta dishes. The atmosphere was great, and the staff there were so nice and attentive.The whole evening was beautiful. San Carlos offers a huge choice for vegetarians, which was brilliant. Great select of wine too. 🥂
I've been eating here, on and off, for decades, during which many other restaurants, some superb, have ascended spectacular heights only to eventually fade and disappear. Yet, San Carlo Birmingham persists.
This got me thinking. How?
I believe the answer is
consistency.
Yes, there are alternatives, with hot chefs creating amazing dishes, but they soon burn out. Or, if they continue their prices, along with their availability become inaccessible. Yet San Carlo is still there. Reasonably priced well prepared food in a great atmosphere, and usually a table can be found if you walk up.
Clearly they have a loyal following, this place seems to thrive, not only in the busy hours, but also during the quiet times of late afternoon and early evening.
Underpinning everything here is the first class service, delivered by a cohort of professional and friendly staff.
'I'll be back' and may the years smile with favour on this venerable eatery.
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