Well, I love this place...the staff, the ambiance and he cocktails �
Really lovely staff who were attentive and friendly whilst I enjoyed a coffee and a piece of cheesecake (which was divine!) and breastfed my 5 month old baby x
Had a great meal at San Carlo Bottega, Great buzzing place and busy.. The service was perfect and charming, nothing too much trouble... Will definitely look forward to going back
Loved the whole experience. One of my facility's places to eat, when I'm visiting Manchester.
I thought it was brilliant barman was very funny and entertaining and service was spot on 😃👍
Great bar staff, very welcoming lovely atmosphere
Great food and great staff. Love to go there when visiting Manchester!
Amazing service and food. Will definitely be visiting again!
Always have birthdays there...fantastic staff & food..
I love the food here. It is the best. I like going here after I finished shopping or after the game
Took my sister there for a chilled catch up before a gig at Albert Hall. PERFECT atmosphere and service. Just wish we had eaten there too! �
My Sicilian partner & I always enjoy! Grazie
Love it Saturday afternoon cheeky cocktail time
Is a really good restaurant
Like going there love the food
Came across this place while wandering around Manchester and so glad we decided to try it. Fabulous food, awesome wait staff and great bottle of wine. Will definitely be going back!
You will get the experience like eating in Italy. The food, the people that serve you... Nice food eventough the portion is quite small, but nice price and view
Nice place to hangout with friends also
I just made a flying visit to San Carlo Bottega in Selfridges. We liked Aubaine, the previous incumbent, (especially the Mille Feuille) and were sad to see it go, but judging it from the first few days, San Carlo Bottega has already made a flying start. I was queueing at midday to get into the M&S and Selfridges car park, although it was half term. I made my way through the floor with make up counters on it (everyone was made up in a gothic way as it's Halloween today.) I used to really love the old food hall in the basement, and remember fondly the launch night of the Manchester Food Festival there several years ago - 'the best night of my life' as I always tell Mrs B (free food from the various counters, a Marble beer stall, plus sushi ladies dressed in Japanese costume giving out free sushi - ah the memories.) I recognised a few of the staff from my visit to Cicchetti last week. I took a seat at the bar and ordered the Bouillabaisse as I'd seen photos of it on twitter.
Bottega – the studio of an Italian artist where others come to learn.
An ambitious boast perhaps, but certainly given the successes of the other 2 Distefano family run restaurants on King Street West, namely San Carlo and Cicchetti, it seems this particular chain is on a mission to educate us beyond the pastas and pizzas with which we’re all pretty familiar.
Now, no doubt, there will be cries of “yet another Italian Restaurant” But given that the restaurant wasn’t officially open when they held this preview lunch, the place was pretty much at capacity. So it seems there is still an appetite for quality Italian cooking.
The café in Selfridges with a large selection of sweets, quite a varied menu in general. We had the bread and tapinade as well as some tarts and were very happy. The real highlight for us was the staff, who were very friendly and attentive.
A step up from the M&S cafe, that's for sure!
The pistachio cake is a delightful indulgence that captivates the senses with its rich flavor and moist texture. Made with finely ground pistachios, the cake boasts a delicate nuttiness and a hint of sweetness that is perfectly complemented by a light and fluffy crumb.
Each bite of the pistachio cake is a decadent experience, with the subtle nuttiness of the pistachios imparting a distinct and irresistible flavor profile. The cake is often layered with frosting or complemented by a drizzle of citrus/chocolate syrup, adding depth and complexity to its already exquisite taste.
I go here almost every month and it’s always a treat! Their Italian take on afternoon tea is absolutely amazing and more affordable than any place in Manchester for what you get. The cakes are always fresh and high quality, and the service is always exquisite. I wish it wasn’t inside a department store, but it doesn’t ruin the experience. The sandwiches are excellent, specifically the prawn sandwich, and the pistachio bites are my favourite.
I love the vibes and desert in this cafe 😍. It's my first go to place for celebration and enjoying my time. Thanks to Genni and Esin for the lovely service and the jokes 😂
Amazing food and best afternoon tea I’ve had! Go there everytime I go to town to try different things on the menu. Does not disappoint and plenty of halal options.
Impressed by the waiting staff who were polite, however they need to improve on the speedines of service. The offering of halal meats is a bonus.
Nice tiramisu and fresh orange juice！However the latte is too sweet.
Went there for breakfast. There’s an astounding selection of pastries and the coffees are delicious. Contemporary Italian music playing too.
Excellent coffee shop linked to Selfridges department store. I really like it for quite ness and high quality service.
Nice breakfast with good vibe in elegant restaurant.
We had the afternoon tea at Gran Cafe. The staff was very friendly and changed the set according to our dietary needs. The food was very good and considering the price was relatively cheap compared to afternoon teas from other places, it is probably the best afternoon tea in Manchester
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