San Carlo - Birmingham

Antipasti

• Colchester Rock Oysters

  Served with shallots in red wine vinegar and tobasco

  • SixGBP 12.00
  • NineGBP 18.00

• Mozzarella in CarrozzaGBP 8.20

  Popular in Southern Italy, fried mozzarella in bread with a garlic and tomato sauce

• Costine di Maiale OrientaleGBP 8.90

  Barbecue ribs in our special San Carlo sauce

• Minestrone al SoffrittoGBP 6.95

  Classic Italian vegetable soup

• Calamari FrittiGBP 8.70

  Deep fried squid with fresh chilli and tartar sauce

• Buffalo MozzarellaGBP 9.95

  with smoked aubergine, marinated in extra virgin olive oil, garlic and chilli

• Insalata Tricolore

  Avocado, beef tomato and mozzarella di bufala

  • StGBP 8.50
  • McGBP 12.95

• Funghi PiemonteseGBP 7.95

  Mixed mushrooms in garlic and parsley butter in a filo pastry basket

• Melanzane al Forno

  Baked layers of Sicilian aubergine, with parmesan cheese and tomato

  • StGBP 8.80
  • McGBP 12.95

• Cozze All Arrabbiata or MariniereGBP 8.90

  Fresh mussels in a spicy tomato sauce with chilli and garlic OR white wine, garlic and parsley

• Avocado BernardoGBP 11.50

  Avocado with lobster, scampi and prawns, served with marie rose sauce

• Burrata PuglieseGBP 10.95

  Burrata (a special mozzarella) with Parma ham and marinated black truffle

• Gamberoni LucianaGBP 10.95

  Tiger prawns with garlic, chilli, tomato and a touch of cream and Altamura bread

• Capesante al FornoGBP 11.75

  Roasted scallops with olive oil, garlic, chilli topped with breadcrumbs

• Gamberoni alla DiavolaGBP 10.95

  Tiger prawns sautéed with garlic, fresh chilli, white wine and Altamura bread

• Avocado SaladGBP 8.95

  Avocado with vine tomatoes and red onion in a balsamic and pomegranate dressing

To Share

• San Carlo Antipasto

  Start your meal the true Italian way! Our chef will prepare a large plate of antipasto representing the regional tastes of Italy

  • Minimum 2 PeopleGBP 10.50

• Frittura di Pesce Portofino

  Deep fried calamari, prawns, scampi and scallops served with tartar and sweet chilli sauce

  • Minimum 2 PeopleGBP 11.50

Carpaccio and Tartare

• Beef CarpaccioGBP 10.95

  Very thin sliced raw Aberdeen fillet of beef with mustard dressing, parmesan cheese and rocket

• Tuna TartareGBP 10.95

  Sashimi grade tuna mixed with olive oil, mustard, lemon juice, wild rocket

Bruschette e Pane

• Selection of Italian BreadGBP 3.95

• Garlic BreadGBP 4.95

  Flatbread with garlic and sea salt

• Garlic Bread with TomatoGBP 5.50

• Garlic Bread with CheeseGBP 6.50

• Garlic Bread with Tomato and CheeseGBP 6.95

• FocacciaGBP 4.95

  Flatbread with sea salt, olive oil and rosemary

• Bruschetta RomanaGBP 5.95

  Toasted Altamura bread with chopped Sicilian Pachino tomatoes, garlic and olive oil

• Bruschetta del DucaGBP 6.50

  Toasted Altamura bread with Calabrian ground 'Nduja sausage and buffalo mozzarella

Pizza

Our Pizza is made with Neapolitan flour, Sicilian tomatoes and the finest mozzarella. Extra Toppings $1.90

• Pizza MargheritaGBP 10.50

  Tomato, buffalo mozzarella and oregano

• Pizza Prosciutto e FunghiGBP 12.85

  Tomato, buffalo mozzarella, ham and mushrooms

• Pizza TonnoGBP 13.95

  With tomato, mozzarella, tuna and onions and olives

• Pizza BurrataGBP 12.65

  Burrata, tomato, fresh pachino tomatoes and basil

• Pizza Pollo e RosmarinoGBP 12.65

  Tomato, buffalo mozzarella, chicken, mushrooms and rosemary

• Pizza FiorentinaGBP 12.65

  Mozzarella, tomato, spinach and egg

• Pizza San CarloGBP 13.85

  Tomato, buffalo mozzarella, parma ham, rocket, parmesan shavings

• Pizza TartufoGBP 14.50

  Caciocavallo cheese, porcini mushrooms and black truffle

• Calzone PolloGBP 13.95

  Folded pizza with chicken, garlic, spinach and cheese topped with tomato sauce

• Pizza DiavolaGBP 13.95

  Tomato, buffalo mozzarella, spicy Calabrian sausage, onions and chilli

• Pizza Quattro StagioniGBP 12.45

  Tomato, buffalo mozzarella, mushrooms, artichokes and sweet peppers

• Calzone Salsiccia PiccanteGBP 13.95

  Folded pizza with spicy sausage, tomato, mozzarella, chilli

Pasta

Gluten free pasta is available upon request

• Tagliatelle Bolognese

  Original Bologna recipe with slow cooked beef ragu

  • StGBP 8.50
  • McGBP 12.95

• Penne Arrabbiata

  Short tubes of pasta in a spicy tomato sauce with chilli and garlic

  • StGBP 6.95
  • McGBP 9.95

• Tagliolini LobsterGBP 26.50

  San Carlo's most famous pasta dish with lobster, brandy, tomato, peas and a touch of cream

• Rigatoni alla Norma

  The most popular pasta dish in Southern Italy, with aubergine, tomato, basil & garlic, topped with pecorino cheese

  • StGBP 7.50
  • McGBP 11.95

• Spaghetti Gamberoni PiccantiGBP 15.95

  Thin spaghetti with king prawns, hot chilli, anchovies, capers, olives, fresh parsley and San Marzano tomato

• Risotto LobsterGBP 24.50

• Zitoni ToscaniniGBP 12.95

  Long pasta tubes, favourite of the great Maestro Toscanini, made with Tuscan spiced sausage, extra virgin olive oil, tomatoes and Tuscan pecorino

• Risotto San CarloGBP 14.95

  Carnaroli rice with porcine mushrooms and black truffle

• Spaghetti Carbonara

  Pancetta, egg yolk, parmesan cheese and cream

  • StGBP 8.50
  • McGBP 12.95

• Penne Pollo e GamberettiGBP 13.95

  Penne pasta in a creamy sauce with chicken, baby prawns and parsley

• Spaghetti ShellfishGBP 15.95

  With venus clams, mussels, prawns, garlic and tomato

• Ravioli Lobster

  Ravioli stuffed with lobster and crab meat in a light creamy and pink peppercorn sauce

  • StGBP 9.95
  • McGBP 14.65

• Ravioli Tartufo

  Handmade ravioli filled with Pecorino cheese and truffle, with a cream, Parmesan and truffle oil sauce, topped with fresh truffle

  • StGBP 9.95
  • McGBP 14.65

• Lasagne Emiliane

  Fresh layers of pasta with slow cooked bolognese sauce, baked with béchamel, mozzarella and parmesan cheese

  • StGBP 8.50
  • McGBP 12.95

• Spaghetti VongoleGBP 15.50

  Classic spaghetti with baby clams, garlic, chilli and a touch of tomato

• Tortellini Panna e ProsciuttoGBP 13.95

  Fresh pasta filled with spinach and ricotta in a ham and cream sauce, petit pois and parmesan cheese

Gran Pasta

In Italy, we always share huge plates of pasta (minimum 2 people)

• Spaghetti Frutti di Mare

  Classic shellfish pasta with clams, mussels, prawns, garlic and tomato

  • ppGBP 16.95

Contorni

• Chargrilled AvocadoGBP 4.95

  With vinaigrette, chilli and rock salt

• Sautéed SpinachGBP 4.50

  With garlic, chilli and Worcestershire sauce

• French BeansGBP 4.20

  With shallots and butter

• French FriesGBP 3.95

• Petit PoisGBP 4.20

  With onions, pancetta and a touch of cream

• Zucchine FritteGBP 4.20

  Fried courgettes

• Sautéed PotatoesGBP 4.20

  With bacon, onion and rosemary

• Portobello MushroomGBP 4.90

  Pan fried with balsamic vinegar and garlic

• Rocket and Parmesan SaladGBP 4.50

• Sicilian Tomato and Onion SaladGBP 4.50

• Mixed SaladGBP 4.20

Carne

• Pollo MilaneseGBP 17.95

  Flattened breast of chicken in breadcrumbs pan-fried, served with rocket and datterino tomato

• Scaloppa alla MilaneseGBP 18.95

  Tuscan veal escalope in breadcrumbs, pan fried in olive oil

• Filetto al Pepe VerdeGBP 27.95

  9oz fillet steak with a brandy and green peppercorn sauce

• Classic Steak DianeGBP 27.95

  9oz flattened fillet steak with brandy mustard and mushroom sauce

• Classic Saltimbocca alla RomanaGBP 18.95

  Sliced Tuscan veal with ham, cooked in white wine, sage and butter

• Suprema di Pollo PrincipessaGBP 18.50

  Pan fried breast of chicken with white wine, mushrooms and cream sauce, garnished with asparagus

• Scaloppine Signor SassiGBP 18.95

  Tuscan veal cooked in cream, brandy, mustard seeds and chopped mushrooms

• Filetto al TartufoGBP 29.95

  8oz fillet steak wrapped in Pancetta with cream and black truffle sauce

• Tournedo RossiniGBP 29.95

  8oz fillet steak, crouton based topped with paté and Madeira wine sauce

• Agnello ToscanaGBP 22.95

  Lamb cutlets with Barolo red wine, rosemary and sunblushed tomato sauce

San Carlo Grill

• The Great San Carlo Mixed GrillGBP 22.95

  Steak, lamb cutlets, chicken breast and Tuscan sausage. Charcoal grilled

• AgnelloGBP 21.95

  Grilled lamb cutlets with rosemary and thyme

• Ribeye SteakGBP 19.80

  aged 28 Days, served with garlic butter or bearnaise sauce

• Sirloin SteakGBP 20.50

  aged 28 days, served with garlic butter or bearnaise sauce

• Pollo e RosmarinoGBP 17.50

  Flattened breast of chicken, grilled with rosemary

• Fillet Steak 8ozGBP 26.95

  aged 28 days, served with garlic butter or bearnaise sauce

• Tagliata di Filetto di ManzoGBP 25.95

  San Carlo special fillet steak sliced and served with fresh Italian dressing

Big Steaks to Share

• Bone in Rib-EyeGBP 39.90

  14oz chargrilled rib-eye served with Italian broccoli

• Steak & Lobster (for 2)GBP 60.00

  9oz dry aged fillet and whole native lobster served with zucchini fritte

Vini

Aperitivi

• San Carlo BelliniGBP 8.90

• RossiniGBP 8.90

• Aperol SpritzGBP 9.50

Prosecco & Champagne

• Prosecco

  • FluteGBP 7.95
  • BottleGBP 35.95

• Rosé Spumante

  • FluteGBP 8.50
  • BottleGBP 38.95

• Prosecco le Manzane DOCG

  • FluteGBP 8.50
  • BottleGBP 38.95

• House Champagne

  • FluteGBP 10.90
  • BottleGBP 48.95

• House Champagne Rosé

  • FluteGBP 12.70
  • BottleGBP 54.95

• Moët & Chandon

  • BottleGBP 69.00

• Bollinger

  • BottleGBP 74.50

• Veuve Clicquot

  • BottleGBP 76.00

• Laurent-Perrier Rosé

  • BottleGBP 90.00

• Dom Perignon

  • BottleGBP 195.00

• Cristal

  • BottleGBP 250.00

Exclusive House Wines by the Glass

Wines by the glass are also available in a 125ml measure

• Remigio Chardonnay

  • 175mlGBP 5.65
  • 250mlGBP 8.00

• Pinot Grigio

  • 175mlGBP 6.30
  • 250mlGBP 8.90

• Grillo Bianco

  • 175mlGBP 6.40
  • 250mlGBP 9.00

• Chardonnay

  • 175mlGBP 6.90
  • 250mlGBP 9.70

• Sauvignon Friuli

  • 175mlGBP 7.25
  • 250mlGBP 10.50

• Vermentino

  • 175mlGBP 8.50
  • 250mlGBP 12.00

• Colomba Platino

  • 175mlGBP 9.50
  • 250mlGBP 13.40

• Gavi dei Commune di Gavi DOCG

  • 175mlGBP 9.95
  • 250mlGBP 14.00

• Pinot Grigio Rosé

  • 175mlGBP 7.00
  • 250mlGBP 9.90

• Remigio Rosso

  • 175mlGBP 5.65
  • 250mlGBP 8.00

• Nero d'Avola

  • 175mlGBP 5.95
  • 250mlGBP 8.40

• Cabernet

  • 175mlGBP 6.25
  • 250mlGBP 8.80

• Chianti

  • 175mlGBP 7.00
  • 250mlGBP 9.80

• Merlot

  • 175mlGBP 7.10
  • 250mlGBP 9.90

• Barbera d'Alba

  • 125mlGBP 7.50
  • 175mlGBP 10.25
  • 250mlGBP 14.25

• Barolo

  • 125mlGBP 10.50
  • 175mlGBP 13.00
  • 250mlGBP 18.50

• Amarone

  • 125mlGBP 10.50
  • 175mlGBP 13.50
  • 250mlGBP 19.90

Half Bottles

Bianchi

• Frascati SuperioreGBP 13.50

  Dry, fresh & fruity

• Pinot GrigioGBP 18.50

  Delightfully dry & full of flavour with a smooth texture

• ChablisGBP 26.00

  A well balanced wine with a mineral, chalky & flinty backbone

Rossi

• Valpolicella ClassicoGBP 16.50

  Intense, velvety & well structured with a typical hint of cherry, mellow & mouth-filling with a long finish

• BaroloGBP 29.50

  Full-bodied, warm & dry with a touch of oak on the finish

• AmaroneGBP 34.50

  One of Veneto's most famous & prestigious wines. Intensively flavoured dry red wine made from dried grapes

• Brunello di MontalcinoGBP 38.00

  Harmonious, fine & elegant with typical aromas of ripe red fruits combined with a hint of spice originating from the long ageing in barrels

Italian White

• Remigio Chardonnay, PiemonteGBP 22.90

  Especially selected for San Carlo

• Grillo BiancoGBP 26.60

  A wine with charm & finesse, full bodied but delicate, rose petal aroma. The palate has fruit acidity & structure

• FrascatiGBP 25.30

  Dry & fresh yet pleasantly fleshy & fruity

• Pinot GrigioGBP 26.50

  Delicately fruity, full and refined. Lightly elegant

• Soave ClassicoGBP 27.95

  Brilliant intense yellow, yet light and fresh. From Veneto

• Sauvignon FriuliGBP 28.95

  Single vineyard north of Venice. Fragrant fresh white bursting with flavours of tropical fruit

• ChardonnayGBP 28.00

  Aromas of apple and elderflower, delicately dry with fine balance and harmony

• Verdicchio Classico Castelli di Jesi DOCGBP 29.20

  Dry, full concentrated style with honey dew melon aroma

• Pinot Grigio Santa MargheritaGBP 34.00

  Delightfully dry & full of flavour with a smooth texture

• VermentinoGBP 34.50

  The nose is delicate & floral, dominated by fruity notes that emerge from a complex aromatic weave

• Langhe DOC Chardonnay - Vigneto MorinoGBP 36.55

  Intense colour of straw yellow. Offers an ample & intense palate of a long honey richness & a smooth vanilla finish, Carlo's favourite Chardonnay

• Sauvignon - Alto AdigeGBP 39.75

  100% Sauvignon grapes, straw yellow with green-golden nuances. Intense but smooth with scents of green pepper & sage, dry at the palate with an excellent body

• Falanghina MastroberardinoGBP 36.50

  Fresh & fruity with a hint of citrus & wild flowers

• Pomino Bianco DOCGBP 38.50

  Floral notes with apple, pear & citrus. Fresh & full in flavour

• Colomba Platino IGTGBP 39.50

  One of the most renowned Sicilian white wines, delicate & fruity

• Gavi del Comune di Gavi DOCGGBP 42.00

  Renowned dry white, made in Piedmont in the North-West of Italy

• Lugana Santa SofiaGBP 42.50

  Delicate bouquet with parfum of white almond & golden apple. Savoury & fresh tasting

• Rapitala Gran GruGBP 49.75

  One of the best Sicilian white wines, well structured intense but smooth. Fruity & delicate to the palate

• Piodilei Chardonnay IGT Pio CesareGBP 63.00

  Single vineyard Chardonnay from Piemonte with notes of banana, melon, aniseed & mint. Elegant & mature

• Pomino DOC Benefizio FrescobaldiGBP 69.00

  Tuscan Chardonnay with high notes of pineapple & lemon zest & vanilla

• Cervaro della Sala "Antinori"GBP 98.00

  Very ripe full bodied, buttery Chardonnay fruit, is underpinned by generous amount of toasted oak

• French WhiteGBP 37.50

  Sancerre - Vibrantly aromatic, opulent on the nose & palate, stylish & dry on the finish

• Chablis Premier CruGBP 45.00

  A ripe Chablis with good weight & intensity. Green apple & pear emerges on the finish

Rose

• Negramaro Spinelli dei Falcone CopertinoGBP 27.20

  Single vineyard from Puglia, outstanding berries & flowers on the nose, crisp & clean

• Rosé Costaripa RosamaraGBP 39.50

  Very light colour of blossoming rose petal, bouquet of spring flowers, balanced and full

• Pinot Grigio RoséGBP 29.50

  Full body delicate rosé petal aroma with fruit & tender softness

Italian Red

• Remigio Rosso, PiemonteGBP 22.90

  Especially selected for San Carlo

• Nero d'AvolaGBP 26.50

  Forest fruit flavours, a hint of spice and soft round tannins

• CabernetGBP 25.00

  Fruity rich & round smooth flavour of the South Puglian farmyards & sea breeze. Deep ripe fruit aroma

• PrimitivoGBP 25.00

  Fruity bouquet with an abundance of berries and plums

• Merlot Grave del Friuli DOCGBP 29.50

  Nicely tannic with a smooth finish, easy drinking

• Montelpuciano d'Abruzzo RiparossoGBP 32.00

  Red fruit notes, full bodied, deep, ripe & round with a final note of liquorice

• Valpolicella Classico DOCGBP 30.50

  Pleasantly fruity & smooth with a hint of spice

• Chianti Classico DOCG DievoleGBP 29.00

  Well balanced flavour with an aroma of ripe fruit

• Sasseo Primitivo del SalentoGBP 34.00

  Pleasantly fruity & smooth with a hint of spice

• Ripasso della Valpolicella DOCGBP 37.50

  Fine & subtle, plum & berry flavours: bright & fruity

• Barbera d'AlbaGBP 42.50

  100% Barbera grapes, ruby red with crimson reflections, harmonious & long lasting with hints of blackberry

• Barbera d'AstiGBP 44.95

  Soft and full, ripe blackberry and cherry flavours with smooth tannins

• Cannonau Riserva Sella Mosca di Sardegna DOCGBP 39.60

  Suprisingly elegant & generous. Earthy aromas and dark berry fruit flavours

• Lago di Corbara - Castello di CorbaraGBP 45.00

  Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, presence of Montepulciano, intense ruby colour with a bouquet of ripe fruit

• Chianti Classico Riserva RuffinoGBP 45.00

  Brilliant deep ruby red colour with an intense bouquet

• Barolo DOCGGBP 54.80

  Superbly dry & smooth with a pleasant oakiness

• Amarone Classico la ColombaiaGBP 59.50

  Copious black fruit aromas with notes of balsamic, baking spice & vanilla, bushels of warm cherry flavour

Specially Selected by San Carlo

• Mon Plaisir de MontresorGBP 36.30

  Rich, smooth wine with delicate spice & a generous, juicy fruity flavour

• Syrah Principe di ButeraGBP 33.00

  Full bouquet & persistent with appealing notes of cherries, red fruits & sweet spices

• Chianti Ruffino OroGBP 67.00

  Distinctive Tuscan bouquet offers notes of violet, cherry & plum. Full bodied & well balanced

• Brunello di Montalcino DOCGGBP 71.50

  Superb, noble & wonderfully smooth with hints of spices

• Amarone Classico della Valpolicella MontresorGBP 72.50

  With a hint of coffee, chestnuts, sweet blackberry, plums on the palate. Subtle taste, rich in texture

• Barolo la Corda della Briccolina DOCGGBP 78.90

  Single vineyard Barolo aged in barrique

• From Bruno VespaGBP 33.00

  White wine from a small vineyard in Puglia

• II Bruno dei Vespa Rosso

  An IGP Puglia red that can elegantly accompany daily meals of all kinds

• II Rosso dei Vespa SalentoGBP 41.00

  Harmonious & fresh, which reflects the Pugliese nature on our tables

• Raccontami Primitivo di Manduria DOCGBP 57.50

  Full bodied, aged 12 months in Never Barriques & Troncais

Fine Italian Wines

• Pinot Grigio Livio FellugaGBP 58.00

  Interesting aroma of orange blossom, liquorice & white pepper. Full & balanced with a note of peaches

• Tignanello Rosso Toscana IGTGBP 175.00

  Fantastic aromas of dark berries and wood. Full body, polished tannins and bright acidity with great depth

• Amarone Classico BertaniGBP 205.00

  The wine is a deep garnet red colour. The classical cherry flavours are immediately perceptible to the nose

• Amarone CampolongoGBP 250.00

  A superb Amarone from a renowned historic vineyard with a history dating back to the 12th century

• Brunello di Montalcino Biondi SantiGBP 250.00

  Aromatic, offering scents of juicy cherries, wild flowers & earth

• SassicaiaGBP 305.00

  Sassicaia DOC has an intense, deep ruby colour. The scent is elegant & complex with notes of red fruits

• SolaiaGBP 390.00

  An intense ruby red in colour, at times impenetrably so, the Solaia shows intensely warm aromas which reflect the climate of the season while maintaining a delicate freshness as well

• OrnellaiaGBP 415.00

  The cuvée brings together the best terroirs of Tuscany & combines the Mediterranean expression of opulence & generosity with structure & complexity