When my friend and I wandered into Cicchetti one fine autumnal evening little did we know the gastronomic delight our evening would hold. Cicchetti is part of the San Carlo Group, and their restaurant in Covent Garden is a new addition to the Italian family.

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San Carlo’s mouth-watering new menu is on its way, with seasonal ingredients fresh from the markets of Milan. Whether it’s your office Christmas celebrations or a meal with your loved ones, you’re guaranteed to leave with a lasting impression. The indulgent menu has been fondly crafted by our team and puts an Italian twist on Christmas classics, such as turkey and salmon, aswell as Italian staples such as pasta and cheeses, guaranteeing there is something for everyone.

So go on, treat yourself, family, friends and colleagues to a stylish Italian dining experience and come and try our Christmas and New Year menus, but be sure to book soon as spaces are filling up fast.

We’re very excited to be bringing you two brand new restaurants in time for the Christmas festivities. Cicchetti in Covent Garden and Fumo in Manchester will provide the perfect place for a catch up lunch with the girls, or early evening drinks with colleagues this winter. Both restaurants are inspired by Venetian custom – andar a ciccheti, serving small dishes to share, a concept considered essential to life and wellbeing.  Visit us and choose a few of your favourites plates to enjoy with friends, or simply relish on your own for lunch, with a cold beer or glass of wine. Watch this space for more information and opening details.

Fancy booking a private room for your Christmas party? Our corporate dining facilities at Signor Sassi, in Knightsbridge and San Carlo in Manchester, put the pleasure back into business. Our team have come up with a delectable Christmas Lunch Fayre and Dinner Menu, which will allow you to celebrate the end of the year in style.

Our expertly crafted Christmas menu, featuring only the most high quality Italian ingredients, guarantees you will be spoilt for choice – after all it’s only in the spirit of the season to indulge and treat yourself and your friends! From luxurious starters, such as Ravioli Con Lobster and Funghi Piemontese, to traditional mains, which are given an Italian twist such as Tacchino Con Ripeno Di Castagne (turkey with chestnut stuffing, chipolatas wrapped in pancetta served with Italian gravy), to warming desserts such as Pera Al Chiantii (poached pears in red wine, served with hazelnut ice cream). Both restaurants are equipped with private dining rooms; Signor Sassi has two rooms that can accommodate up to 30 people and Manchester’s San Carlo can cater up to 35 people in its private room. Our professional team are on hand to make sure all your needs are taken care of. Book in advance by visiting www.sancarlo.co.uk to ensure you don’t miss out.

We’re getting ready to welcome you to our newest restaurant, Cicchetti (pronounced: chi-KET-tee) in London’s fashionable Covent Garden. Offering chic and casual dining, Cicchetti is perfect for long lunches or after work wind downs. Serving up delightful dishes to share or enjoy alone, they complement a beer or glass of wine perfectly; join us in this Venetian inspired custom – andar a ciccheti, considered essential to life and wellbeing. These moorish dishes never compromise on flavour, as we use fresh ingredients that are sourced from the markets of Milan. Can’t wait for Cicchetti to open in Covent Garden? Why not visit our existing Cicchetti restaurants, open in London’s Piccadilly and Manchester. Our friendly staff look forward to meeting you and sharing the traditional Cicchetti experience.

Following the huge success of our Birmingham Fumo restaurant, we are delighted to announce that Fumo will be coming to Manchester to treat you to the same chic Italian all-day dining experience. Whether you’re after a sparkling after work cocktail or celebrating a special occasion, Fumo is the ideal setting, where you’ll be met with genuine Italian hospitality. This hospitality is combined with mouthwatering ingredients expertly crafted to create contemporary sharing dishes that are perfect to enjoy with friends. Watch this space for more information and opening details.

We feel very honoured that we’ve been recognised for our hard work and service. We’re a proud family run business and our restaurants have recently been nominated for two London Lifestyle Awards, including the San Carlo Group’s nomination for London Hospitality Group of the Year, and San Carlo Cicchetti’s nomination for London Restaurant of the Year. To show your support for San Carlo Group, please vote for us here http://www.londonlifestyleawards.com/london/vote/vote2.php .

We would like to thank you for your continued support to the San Carlo Group, which helps to make it the success that it is today and look forward to offering you a warm welcome over the Autumn/Winter months.

All the best,

The San Carlo Team

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