San Carlo

Very expensive and buy pasta at the grocery store. This overrated. I spent £ 40 for a plate without incident, just the custard was worth

I’m a bit confused by the mediocre reviews of this restaurant. I’ve never had anything but a perfect meal here. The staff are extremely attentive and professional, they make you feel like a VIP. Everyone is Italian, and they obviously care a great deal about their food, this is a truly authentic Italian restaurant.
I’m a pasta girl and the quality of the dishes, especially the seafood, is incredible, and NOT expensive. Around £10 for a main? And always something new and interesting on the specials board. Main dishes such as the veal and steak are obviously more expensive, but I wouldn’t say above average? Certainly not for the quality. In fact everyone I’ve ever taken here has been happily surprised by the bill!
The only truly expensive part of the meal is the wine, but that is to be expected at most good restaurants these days. As a great quality, authentic Italian restaurant, even the house wine is delicious, so there’s no real need to go crazy. Also, expect a shot of Limoncello at the end of the meal, on the house. That’s just the way things are done here ;)
I would say this is the best restaurant in Leicester, and often do. Try it, you won’t be disappointed.

This Italian eaterie is part of a small chain, which seem to get good reviews.
The overall appearance of this branch is good, and the menu is a good mixture of fixed items and menu of the day selections. The food was well presented and tasty.
Service was average, and the wine by the glass list limited.

Very busy and a bit overcrowded at times. Very extensive menu with pasta choices as starters as well as main. Food is very good as well as wine. Not a cheap place to dine but good for special occasions (especially is you can go on a quiet week night). Staff are average with some being quite nice.

Went with kids for a pre-​cinema meal, friendly service, great pizza sweets uninspiring large restaurant lacking a little atmosphere fresh fish display looked decidedly tired.

The menu is very authentic. The staff are very Italian and the choice of different dishes is delightful
I find the food is always good and is served very well, with presentation on the plates being importnat to San Carlos
It can get quite busy and I notice a good mix of couples and firends with large tables — often corporate and business.
The only issue with san CARLOS IS PRICE — ITS NOT CHEAP — and I guess thats why corporate is so improtant to them. Location is great and I guess you get what you pay for — although for me personally its for special occasions such as birthdays and the like, not for every week dining out

I came here one day with some of 3 of my friends and the bill was outrageous. Over £100 and the food we recieved didnt even seem worth that much. The pizza and pasta was average. Nothing special. I think we paid more for the sitting in the restaurant. It is decorated beautifully but the prices are just unbelievable. I dont think i would visit again unless i was forced too.

I visited San Carlo for my birthday and although the food and service was impressive the place was expensive and didn’t have the best atmosphere. The place was quite cold which was a shame. It was crowded and I think they have crammed a couple too many tables in, it was also a bit pretentious for my liking.
Having said that they did make a big effort. They forgot to cook one meal and instantly offered a free drink all round, the missing meal appeared in minutes. They overheard it was my birthday and turned the lights down, brought over a desert containing a sparkler and everyone sang happy birthday bit embarrassing but nice all the same.
So top marks for effort but I wouldn’t be rushing back for the prices or the coldness!

Lovely italian restaurant especially if you love seafood! Always seems to be packed. Great for Christmas party. Very noisy, but has a good atmosphere. Seems to be very cramped at the tables. Great location and easy to recognise.

San Carlo is an italian place which is a gorgous looking place. The exterior is all glass and it is filled with blue lights which just goes so well.
(the review is writing my experience my pros and cons are all written together i will restate the cons in the con box as well.)
When i went here i must say we were waiting a while before we were even seated to be served, in the meanwhile we had to wait by the bar, however this is due to the place being excessivly busy and not because the place is too small to incorparate a fair number of people.
When we were eventually seated the place had a variety of italien foods like lasagane, pasta pizza etc.
We eventually got served and again the service was fairly slow just due to the fact that they were really busy (and to be fair they usually are always busy) .
When the food came it was very nice and the food was hot which is crucial to me.
Overall the waiting times were very long and the prices were quite steep but atleast the food was good.

Had an excellent evening at San Carlo and just had to write in and let you know! The waiters were really friendly and made sure we got seated quickly. The meals were exquisite and we had a thoroughly enjoyable evening.
Lots of good wine and really fresh food, I would definitely recommend the restaurant!

A chain of Italian restaurant and winner of numerous awards, the San Carlo is always a safe bet.
The Leicester branch is my particular favourite and has had the pleasure of my repeated visits.
Authentic Italian food — the risotto’s are particularly flavoursome — served in a good looking joint.
Diners are spoilt for choice here, as this place offers the luxury of a substantial menu and wine list.
Prices are reasonable, though certainly not cheap.
A fool-​proof option if you fancy fine Italian dining.

Really good italian food, good serice and not bad priced, however it is not that intimate as it is a large establishment you get big parties coming in.

Great Italian. Don’t be put off by the large size and goldfish bowl windows, the food is great, staff friendly (and authentically Italian) and a good selection of wines. Enjoy.