Where seafood sings, pasta comforts, and the buzz of the room is as intoxicating as the wine list.
There are restaurants that serve great food – and then there are restaurants that set the scene. San Carlo in Alderley Edge does both. Its where beautiful plates meet beautiful people, where conversation flows as easily as the Franciacorta, and where every visit feels like a mini escape to Sicily.
This summer, the iconic Italian dining spot has unveiled a new seasonal menu – and it’s every bit as deliciously elegant as you’d expect.
“Seafood so fresh it feels like it swam here – and pasta made with real passion.”
Inspired by long lunches in the sun and late-night dinners under the stars, the 2025 summer edit is a celebration of what San Carlo does best: refined Italian flavours with a focus on the freshest seafood, premium cuts of meat, and vibrant seasonal ingredients.
Of course, there are some new showstoppers in the mix – hand-rolled pastas with rich, slow-cooked sauces, colourful heirloom tomato salads topped with burrata so fresh it practically sighs on the plate, and desserts that strike that sweet spot between classic and contemporary.
Taglioni Crab comes highly recommended by San Carlo’s chefs. This dish features freshly made Taglioni pasta with handpicked crab, tomato, saffron and a touch of cream. It is food designed to impress and the perfect meal to enjoy on one of San Carlo’s stunning outdoor terraces on a summer’s evening.
The atmosphere is as much a part of the experience as the menu – buzzy, glamorous, and effortlessly inviting. Whether you’re in for a midweek date night, cocktails with the girls,
And if you’re wondering about Sunday? Their legendary roast is still very much on the menu – beautifully done, generous, and arguably one of the best ways to end the weekend.
“This is where long lunches turn into golden evenings.or a special family celebration, the vibe is always just right.”
So, if you’re looking for somewhere to see and be seen this summer – while indulging in dishes that genuinely deliver – San Carlo Alderley Edge nails it! It’s not just dining. It’s a lifestyle.
Top Picks from the Summer Menu
Burrata con Panzanella – Light yet satisfying
Nodino di Vitello al Tartufo – Veal chop with black truffle
Taglioni Crab – Highly recommended
Sunday Roast – Legendary
Salmone Prosecco e Gamberetti – My favourite
San Carlo – Alderley Edge // London Rd, Alderley Edge SK9 7QD
01625 837820 // Menu: www.sancarlo.co.uk
By Beverley Uddin-Khandakar
