Main Menu
Bruschette
To go with your meal
Bruschetta Romana
toasted bread with freshly chopped cherry tomatoes and garlic
4.95
Garlic Bread with Tomato
5.50
Garlic Bread with Tomato and Mozzarella
5.95
Focaccia
pizza base with garlic and rosemary
4.95
Italian Bread
3.50
Antipasti
Starter / Main
Minestrone
home made vegetable soup
6.50
Polpette di Manzo
meat balls in tomato sauce, basil and mozzarella
6.95
Funghi Piemontese
mixed mushrooms in garlic and parsley butter in a filo butter basket
6.95
Carpaccio di Manzo
very thinly sliced fillet of beef with mustard dressing, parmesan cheese and rocket
9.95
Cocktail di Gamberetti
prawn cocktail with a marie rose sauce
8.50
Insalata Caprese
buffalo mozzarella, tomato and avocado slices dressed with extra virgin olive oil and sunblushed tomatoes
7.50 / 10.50
Avocado Salad
avocado with vine tomatoes and red onion in a balsamic and pomegranate dressing
8.95
Mozzarella in Carrozza
fried mozzarella and bread served with spicy tomato sauce
6.95
Melanzane al Forno
baked layers of Sicilian aubergine, with parmesan cheese and tomato
8.50 / 11.50
Buffalo Mozzarella
with smoked aubergine, marinated in extra virgin olive oil, garlic and chilli
9.95
Avocado Bernardo
avocado with lobster, scampi and prawns served with Marie rose sauce
9.95
Gamberoni Luciana
prawns with garlic, chilli and tomato sauce with a touch of cream
8.95
Calamari Fritti
Deep fried squid with fresh chilli and tartar sauce
8.50
Capesante al Forno
Roasted scallops with olive oil, garlic, chilli, topped with breadcrumbs
10.50
To Share
Frittura di Pesce Portofino
deep fried calamari, prawns, scampi and scallops served with tartar and sweet chilli sauce
9.95 (Per person) (Minimum 2 people)
The Great 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
9.95 (Per Person) (Minimum 2 people)
Pasta
Starter / Main
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Original Bologna recipe with slow cooked beef rage
7.50 / 9.95
Spaghetti con Polpette di Manzo
spaghetti with meatballs, tomato and mozzarella
9.95
Spaghetti Carbonara
spaghetti with bacon, black pepper, egg yolk and cream
7.50 / 9.95
Penne all' Arrabbiata
penne served with spicy tomatoes and black olives
7.50 / 9.50
Trio di Pasta (vegetarian option available)
the chefs will surprise you with a choice of 3 different pasta dishes
11.45 (per person) (Minimum 2 people)
Penne Pollo e Gamberetti
penne with prawns and chicken in a creamy sauce
10.95
Linguine con Vongole e Gamberoni
linguini with clams, tiger prawns, tomato sauce, garlic and cream
12.95
Tortellini al Spinaci
tortellini filled with spinach served with asparagus, cream and parmesan cheese sauce
7.95 / 9.95
Lasagne Emiliane
layers of pasta with béchamel and bolognese sauce, baked with mozzarella and parmesan cheese
10.50
Spaghetti con Pomodoro e Basilico
spaghetti with fresh cherry tomatoes, garlic and basil
6.95 / 9.50
Risotto San Carlo
wild mushroom risotto with cream and white wine, wrapped in parma ham
9.95
Canneloni con Spinaci e Ricotta
tube pasta filled with ricotta cheese and spinach, baked with tomato sauce, béchamel, mozzarella and parmesan
6.95 / 10.50
Spaghetti al Gamberoni Piccanti
spaghetti with king prawns, hot chilli, anchovies, capers, olives, parsley and tomato
12.95
Ravioli con Lobster e Gamberetti
ravioli filled with lobster and prawns served with lobster sauce and spinach
13.95
Rigatoni alla Norma
the most popular pasta dish in Southern Italy, with aubergine, tomato, basil and garlic, topped with pecorino cheese
7.50 / 9.95
Spaghetti Shellfish
with venus clams, mussels, prawns and tomato
14.95
Ravioli Tartufo
Handmade ravioli filled with Pecorino cheese and truffle with oil sauce, topped with fresh truffle
7.95 / 11.50
Secondi
Pollo alla Valdostana
flattened breast of chicken in breadcrumbs, topped with ham and melted Fortina cheese and light Napoletana tomato sauce
14.95
Pollo del Certosino
pan fried chicken breast with spicy italian sausages, tomato, chilli and fresh peppers
14.95
Pollo Principessa
pan fried breast of chicken with white wine, mushrooms, cream and asparagus
14.95
Pollo San Carlo
pan fried chicken breast with white wine, prawns, peppers, green peppercorns, cherry tomatoes and cream
15.95
Scaloppa Milanese
thin slice of veal coated in breadcrumbs fried in butter
16.95
Scaloppa al Limone
escalope of veal pan seared with lemon and a touch of cream
15.95
Scaloppine di Vitello al Porcini
escalope of veal served with white wine, wild mushrooms and cream sauce
16.95
Agnello alla Toscana
pan seared lamb cutlets with madeira jus, rosemary and sunblush tomatoes
18.95
Classic Steak Diane
8oz flattened fillet steak with brandy, mustard and mushroom sauce
24.95
Filetto al Pepe Verde
fillet steak served with a creamy peppercorn sauce
24.95
From the Grill
Filetto al Maître d'Hotel
grilled fillet with garlic butter and parsley
24.95
Bistecca alla Griglia
grilled sirloin steak served with béarnaise sauce
18.95
Pollo Carbonella
flattened breast of chicken, grilled and served with extra virgin olive oil and a wedge of lemon
13.95
The Great San Carlo Grill
steak, lamb cutlets, chicken breast and Tuscan sausage, charcoal grilled
22.95
Contorni
Side Orders
Sautéed Mixed Baby Vegetables
3.95
Sautéed Potatoes
3.45
Zucchini Fritte
fried courgette sticks
3.95
French Fries
3.45
Spinach Sautéed with Garlic, Chilli and Worcester Sauce
3.95
Sautéed Potatoes with Bacon, Onion and Rosemary
3.95
Petit Pois with Onion, Bacon and a Touch of Cream
3.95
Mixed Salad with Italian Dressing
3.95
Tomato and Onion Salad
3.95
Rocket Salad
3.95
Caesar Salad
8.65 / 12.60
Pesce
For the best selection of fresh fish and shellfish sourced from our shores & beyond, please see our specials menu.
Pizza
Leicester's only wood burning oven makes authentic and delicious pizzas crafted by hand individually to order. Our commitment and desire for quality is reflected in our delicious recipes made from the freshest natural ingredients.
Pizza Margherita
tomato, cheese and oregano
8.95
Prosciutto e Funghi
tomato, mozzarella, ham and mushrooms
9.95
Leicester Tigers
the first pizza dedicated to the champions of Leicester; red Leicester cheese and tiger prawns. A great combination to bring together the city passion 'Tigers'
11.95
Siciliana
tomato, cheese, ham, chicken, spicy sausage, onion and garlic
9.95
Quattro Stagioni
tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, olives, spinach and peppers
9.95
Italia
tomato, mozzarella, parma ham, rocket and parmesan shavings
10.50
Calabrese
tomato, mozzarella, spicy sausages, 'Nduja (spicy Calabrian sausage) onion and chilli
10.50
Fiorentina
tomato, mozzarella, spinach and fresh egg
9.95
Calzone Carne
folded pizza with chicken, garlic, spinach, mozzarella and tomato
12.50
Calzone Vegetariano
folded pizza with roasted vegetables, garlic, spinach, mozzarella and tomato
11.95
Extra toppings
ham, chicken, spicy sausage, mushrooms, goats cheese, onions, pineapple, peppers, anchovies and olives
each 1.70
VINI
By the glass
Remigio Rosso
175ml / 250ml
5.65 / 8.00
Remigio Chardonnay
175ml / 250ml
5.65 / 8.00
Nero D'Avola
175ml / 250ml
5.95 / 8.40
Pinot Grigio
175ml / 250ml
6.30 / 8.90
Cabernet
175ml / 250ml
6.25 / 8.80
Grillo Bianco
175ml / 250ml
6.40 / 9.00
Chianti
175ml / 250ml
7.00 / 9.80
Chardonnay
175ml / 250ml
6.90 / 9.70
Merlot
175ml / 250ml
7.10 / 9.90
Sauvignon Friuli
175ml / 250ml
7.25 / 10.50
Pinot Grigio Rosé
175ml / 250ml
7.10 / 9.90
White
Remigio Chardonnay
pleasantly fruity, aromas of golden apple and a refined and elegant taste
22.90
Grillo Bianco
A wine with charm and finesse, full bodied but delicate, rose petal aroma.<br /> The palate has fruit acidity and structure
26.90
Frascati
Dry and fresh yet pleasantly fleshy and fruity
25.30
Pinot Grigio
Delicately fruity, full and refined. Lightly elegant
26.50
Soave Classico
intense yet delicate, dry, medium bodied with a touch of honey and almonds
27.95
Sauvignon Friuli
Single vineyard north of Venice. Fragrant fresh white bursting with flavours of tropical fruit
29.95
Chardonnay
Aromas of apple and elderflower, delicately dry<br /> with fine balance and harmony
28.00
Verdicchio
Dry, full concentrated style with honey dew melon aroma
22.95
Pinot Grigio Santa Margherita
Delightfully dry and full of flavour with a smooth texture
34.00
Vermentino
The nose is delicate and floral, dominated by fruity notes that<br /> emerge from a complex aromatic weave
34.50
Langhe DOC Chardonnay - Vigneto Morino
Intense colour of straw yellow. Offers an ample and intense palate of a long<br /> honey richness and a smooth vanilla finish, Carlo’s favourite Chardonnay
36.55
Sauvignon - Alto Adige
100% Sauvignon grapes, straw yellow with green-golden nuances.<br /> Intense but smooth with scents of green pepper and sage, dry at the<br /> palate with an excellent body
39.75
Falanghina Mastroberardino
Fresh and fruity with a hint of citrus and wild flowers
36.50
Pomino Bianco DOC
Floral notes with apple, pear and citrus. Fresh and full in flavour
38.50
Colomba Platino IGT
One of the most renowned Sicilian white wines, delicate and fruity
39.50
Champagne
Prosecco
7.95 / 35.95
Rose Spumante
38.95
Prosecco La Manzane DOCG
38.95
House Champagne
10.90 / 48.95
House Champagne Rose
12.70 / 54.95
Moet et Chandon
69.00
Bollinger
74.50
Veuve Clicquot
74.00
Laurent-Perrier Rosé
90.00
Dom Perignon
195.00
Cristal
250.00
Red
Remigio Rosso
22.90
Nero D'Avola
forest fruit flavours, a hint of spice and soft round tannins
26.50
Cabernet
Fruity rich and round smooth flavour of the South Puglian<br /> farmyards and sea breeze. Deep ripe fruit aroma
25.00
Primitivo
fruity bouquet with an abundance of berries and plums
25.00
Merlot Grave del Friuli DOC
nicely tannic with a smooth finish, easy drinking
29.50
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riparosso
red fruit notes, full bodied, deep, ripe and round with a final note<br /> of liquorice
32.00
Valpolicella Classico DOC
pleasantly fruity and smooth with a hint of spice
30.50
Chianti Classico DOCG Dievole
29.00
Barbera d'Alba
100% Barbera grapes, ruby red with crimson reflections,<br /> harmonious and long lasting with hints of blackberry
42.50
Barbera D’Asti
Soft and full, ripe blackberry and cherry flavours with smooth tannins
44.95
Cannonau Riserva Sella Mosca Di Sardegna DOC
Suprisingly elegant and generous. Earthy aromas and dark berry fruit flavours
39.60
Chianti Classico Riserva Ruffino
Brilliant deep ruby red colour with an intense bouquet
45.00
Barolo DOCG
Superbly dry and smooth with a pleasant oakiness
54.80
Amarone classico La Colombaia
Copious black fruit aromas with notes of balsamic, baking<br /> spice and vanilla, bushels of warm cherry flavour
59.50
Rosé
Negroamaro Spinelli dei Falcone Copertino
single vineyard from Puglia, outstanding berries and flowers on the nose,<br /> crisp and clean
27.20
Pinot Grigio Rosé
fresh, delicate aromas that open up in the glass, excellent balance of fruit and fresh acidity
29.50
Rosé Costaripa Rosamara
aromas of spring flowers with mellow fruit flavours
39.50
Half Bottles
Whites
Half Frascati - dry and light in colour and flavour with a lingering taste of bitter almonds
13.50
Half Chablis - a well balanced wine with a mineral, chalky and flinty backbone
26.00
Half Pinot Grigio - soft and full with a fruity, intense bouquet
18.50
Reds
Half Valpolicella - aromas of ripe red berries, velvet-smooth and balanced
16.50
Half Barolo - oddero's barolo shows a developed complex spicy nose and a multi-layered palate with a long finish.
29.50
Half Amarone - One of Veneto’s most famous and prestigious wines.
34.50