San Carlo launches new summer menus for 2025

The family-run Italian restaurant group San Carlo has announced the launch of its summer menus.

Available from the end of April, the new summer menu showcases a refined selection of Italian-inspired dishes with a strong focus on fresh seafood, premium meats, and vibrant seasonal ingredients that San Carlo is renowned for, plus some show-stopping new additions. 

Dishes on offer will vary between San Carlo’s 25 UK sites. At San Carlo’s flagship restaurants, including San Carlo Bristol, a new range of Antipasti and Secondi dishes have been launched.  

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Outside of San Carlo’s flagship restaurants, the brand has a collection of outstanding dining concepts in multiple locations, including Cicchetti. Cicchetti’s approach to food is simple. Originating from Venice, the Cicchetti experience celebrates one of the most enjoyable aspects of Venetian life – eating. Diners are encouraged to create their own meal from the Cicchetti menu by ordering multiple plates to share, or eat alone. Diners can enjoy the new menu at London sites including Cicchetti Piccadilly, Cicchetti Covent Garden, Ciccaro, and Fumo Covent Garden. 

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At San Carlo, the new seasonal starters are a celebration of freshness and flavour, offering a variety of light yet satisfying salads. Options range from the Chicken Caesar Salad (chicken breast salad with caesar dressing & Sardinian carasau),  Burrata con Panzanella (burrata from Corato in Puglia served with panzanella with onions, celery, white wine vinegar, beef tomato, crostini & capers), Insalata Gamberi & Avocado (prawn & avocado salad with cherry tomato, cucumber & red onions in a lemon dressing, with green olive pesto), Insalata di Granchio (handpicked crab with lettuce, fennel, red radish & chives) Insalata di Mare (squid, prawn, scallops & scampi salad with Yuzu dressing, cucumber, tomato, celery, carrots & red radish) and Insalata di Bufala & Parma Ham (buffalo mozzarella, parma ham & beef tomato salad with crostini, rocket & pesto).  

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Main courses continue the theme of elegance and depth. From land to sea, the choices range from the luxurious Nodino di Vitello al Tartufo (veal chop with fresh Italian black truffle), Orzo Risotto Zucca & Salsiccia (orzo risotto with pumpkin cream, fresh sausage & pecorino, finished with truffle oil), Rombo Limone & Capperi (pan-fried turbot with lemon, butter & caper sauce), and Risotto Gamberi & Asparagi (classic risotto with king prawns, Argentinian prawn, asparagus & mascarpone). One of the new show-stopping additions is the Tagliolini Crab, which comes highly recommended by San Carlo’s chefs. The dish features freshly made tagliolini pasta with handpicked crab, tomato, saffron & a touch of cream - the perfect meal  to enjoy on one of  San Carlo’s stunning  outdoor terraces on a summer’s evening. 

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Overt at Cicchetti, diners can enjoy a selection of medium size, freshly prepared,  Italian dishes with a twist. Renowned for its wide selection of delicious pasta dishes, and the new pasta additions to the summer menu are no expectation. Across Cicchetti’s London sites, new pasta highlights include the Frittatina Nerano (frittata di pasta with courgettes & mint) Trofie Pesto & Stracciatella (trofie pasta with pesto, pine nuts & stracciatella cheese) Risotto Gamberi & Asparagi (classic risotto with king prawns, Argentinian prawn & asparagus in a mascarpone cream) and the Rigatoni ‘Nduja & Ricotta (tube pasta with spicy Calabrian ‘nduja & ricotta salata) Mezzelune al Granchio (filled pasta with handpicked crab meat, cherry tomato & chives). 

For meat lovers, the Tagliata di Vitello (sliced veal chop on the bone with Italian dressing) is set to be a particular highlight for diners, while the Tarrallo (pizza dough filled with fior di latte, prosciutto cotto, rocket & Grana Padano OR artichokes, peppers, olives, rocket & Grana Padano) is the perfect addition to every order at Cicchetti.  Seafood dishes including Insalata di Polpo & Fave  (octopus & broad bean salad with a Yuzu dressing), Tortino di Granchio (crab cake with smoked salmon, fennel & red radish with avocado mayonnaise), Coda di Rospo al Pistacchio (fresh monkfish wrapped in Parma ham, with pesto, fennel, asparagus & pistachio) and Polpo & Patate  (roast octopus with potatoes, olives & capers) will also be added to the summer menu. 

The launch of the summer menu for 2025 is latest news from the San Carlo restaurant group that opened its first restaurant in 1992 on Temple Street, Birmingham. Now a £100M award-winning family-run restaurant group, San Carlo has 25 authentic Italian restaurants across the UK. Through its growth, San Carlo has remained rooted in its heritage. First launched by Sicilian-born Carlo Distefano, it is still joined by two generations of the family and is popular for its traditional style by families and celebrities alike. 

Marcello Distefano, Managing Director at San Carlo Group, commented: “This summer, we’ve crafted a menu that celebrates the very best of the season — from the freshest seafood to premium cuts and bold, sun-drenched flavours. It’s a true taste of Italian summer, the San Carlo way.” 

To make a booking, please visit sancarlo.co.uk.