San Carlo - Menu

4 Temple Street, B2 5BN, Birmingham, United Kingdom

🛍 Pasta, Steak, Pizza, Italian

3.7 💬 14453 Reviews
San Carlo

Phone: +441216330251

Address: 4 Temple Street, B2 5BN, Birmingham, United Kingdom

City: Birmingham

Menu Dishes: 35

Reviews: 14453

Website: https://sancarlo.co.uk

"This was the same night that we transferred over to the San Carlo restaurant after a bad experience at the sister restaurant next door at Fumo (see other review) We were greeted professionally and taken to a table, sat next to the kitchen. Unfortunately, this restaurant had the same view as Fumo of quantity versus customer experience. All the tables were so tightly positioned that even the staff couldn’t walk between them to serve the customers. The waiter who took our drinks order, was very friendly and provided good advice on wines . The waitress who took our food order was very friendly accommodating. We started the meal with calamari and bruschetta. Both were delicious. Unfortunately, the main courses ruined our entire experience. My husband ordered the surf and turf style lobster and steak combo what a treat for our special occasion. What a shame more like! The steak was overcooked for his request of medium and the lobster was cold. When we advised the waitress, she came and took the lobster off his plate, leaving him with the steak. Five minutes later, returned with the same piece of lobster that had she told us had “been put under the grill for five minutes” to heat it up. This meant that the lobster was completely dried out and inedible. I ordered the gnocchi with beef Ragu. Because the plates had not been warmed, my dish was cold around the outside and a warm in the middle. It also only contained 10 pieces of gnocchi, and that is it. We were asked if we wanted anything else to eat, but we declined as we had theatre tickets and were aware that all the staff were now talking about us. When presented with the bill, both of the dishes were on there, but they had taken off the service charge . I had advised that we should not be paying for the lobster and steak or the gnocchi, as neither dish had met expectation or was edible. The female supervisor got very defensive with me and basically told me, that I would be paying for it at which point, I asked to speak to the General Manager. He was more understanding and removed the 2 dishes from the bill. Unfortunately, we had a gift voucher so now we have a credit to reuse at another one of their chain restaurants. After trying 2 in one night , we are reluctant to try another one again."

Full menu - 35 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Pizza

Pasta

Steaks

Salads

Salad

Tuna Tartare

Entrées

12" Oven-Baked Pizza

Red Pizzas

Seafood

Antipasti - Starters

Beef Dishes

Risotto

Calzone

Charcoal Grilled Creekstone Farm Steaks

House Specialties

Be Your Own Chef

Starters

Lasagne

Meat Dishes

Pizza - Small Ø 26Cm

Penne

Vorspeisen & Kleine Gerichte

Main Course

Piattini (Italian Small Plates)

Rustic Artisian Pizza

Secondi

Extra Toppings

Ankrett1944 Ankrett1944

10 out of 10… the perfect review. Booking system easy. Tables full on arrival, great atmosphere!!! Table beautifully laid. Great service, food and drink .. the perfect review to a great place.

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David
David

Just awful we have visited everyone San Carlo venue regularly this is the worst dog service and food. Cold and dry and missing ingredients plus the smallest lasagne portion in the world x. -1.5 “ x 1.5”. I asked about it and was told this is what we do in Fumo Birmingham


tegnutton
tegnutton

Perfect food and service made it feel so authentically Italian. Only downside was that we were sat upstairs next to the kitchen entrance, and almost felt like we were in the way of the walkway for waiters to get through. Would definitely go back for an occasion meal as it felt so fancy!


Pen
Pen

Went with my son and son in law last night. It had been recommended, it must have been a totally different experience to ours. Starters were cold, as was the veg with our main course which was a shock , we ordered the chateaubriand two to share, it arrived as one lump of meat left in the centre of the table. We had to ask for a knife to slice it, they didn't offer. I have never experienced anything like it. Also if you go for the share meals the price isn't, Chateaubriand £69, not £34+ The food was tasty, cold but tasty. View menu


Bev
Bev

Had high hopes for this restaurant, as heard it is one of the best Italian restaurant chains. It was beyond disappointing, for the price of the meal, it was no better than Bella or Ask. We were sat right next to the stairs, so not very relaxing or private. I had the bruschetta starter and it was ok, basically it was just bread and tomatoes, no garlic, onion or balsamic. The mains were no better, very bland, the ravioli needed seasoning. Would not visit or recommend!!!!!!!! Note to management, please don’t give your usual box standard reply.


iand320
iand320

well we were a party of six sat at at table to only be in formed to my shock they had no rib eye steak no sirloin anf few other items come on san carlo top restaurant sat night and items missing of your menu .anyway starters come all good mains come i had cheese pasta with broccoli a d cheesy garlic bread all of us nearly finished and come to take the garlic bread away my friends wife had to tell them to put it back rush rush rush dont like that and to top it off 10 pounds service charge a couple and then it said wud u like to leave a tip errr no wont be going again


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Passport59896537932

If I could give zero today I would this place varies to friendly inviting with excellent food to judgy lady on the door allocating tables with pony tail today) intolerant with food served in bisto . I’ve been coming all my life and it’s so sad that the experience is so inconsistent I was annoyed today so didn’t wait to be seated largely because I saw the lady look us up and down before she greeted us this put me off and I’d rather have eaten at home than here with that attitude this is at least the third time out of maybe 100 that this particular place where I feel like if they don’t like the look of you on that day they make it known on other occasions they are fabulous I hate to say it but... View menu


neishaxx
neishaxx

Was expecting a better experience at this restaurant but I was disappointed. Me and a group of 7 came for dinner our table was booked for 9:30. We was still waiting 15mins or so later. The service was slow I get at the time it was busy but a few times our table queried for the bottles of water we ordered. My friend also requested for complimentary bread due to our table being late which we had. The food didn't meet my expectations. I ordered Zitoni Toscanini reading it from the menu I was expecting it to have some spice to it unfortunately it tasted bland. I didn’t enjoy this but as time was getting on I just ate it. For the price it definitely wasn’t worth it. Dessert made up for it I had a...


940robertg
940robertg

We have been coming here for a few years for special occasions and a treat of a day out. Normally we go as a table of 4-8 but today was as a couple, the second day together without children in 2 years. From the moment of sitting down we felt ignored and once again in the dead zone in the restaurant roughly in the middle upstairs. It has happened before but not as bad as today. After waiting for a good 15/20 mins we were finally brought some water after asking. No one returned again for a long time, at least another 20-30 minutes to even take our orders until we called someone over. Other tables in after us were served before. The waitress didn’t really want to take our order as I expect she...


2012CatJ
2012CatJ

This was the same night that we transferred over to the San Carlo restaurant after a bad experience at the sister restaurant next door at Fumo (see other review) We were greeted professionally and taken to a table, sat next to the kitchen. Unfortunately, this restaurant had the same view as Fumo of quantity versus customer experience. All the tables were so tightly positioned that even the staff couldn’t walk between them to serve the customers. The waiter who took our drinks order, was very friendly and provided good advice on wines . The waitress who took our food order was very friendly accommodating. We started the meal with calamari and bruschetta. Both were delicious. Unfortunately, th... View menu

Categories

  • Pasta Delight in our selection of classic and contemporary pasta dishes, each crafted with fresh, quality ingredients and flavorful sauces that capture the essence of Italian cuisine in every bite.
  • Steak Savor prime cuts of juicy, tender steaks, expertly grilled to perfection. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, served with classic sides and delectable sauces to enhance your dining experience. View menu
  • Pizza Delve into our perfectly baked pizzas, crafted with hand-tossed dough, rich tomato sauce, and a blend of gourmet cheeses. Each slice bursts with fresh toppings, ensuring a delightful bite every time.
  • Italian Savor the rich and diverse flavors of Italy with our menu, offering classic pasta, savory risottos, and traditional meat and seafood dishes, all crafted with authentic ingredients and passion. Buon appetito!

Amenities

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  • Mastercard
  • menu
  • Late Night

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