San Carlo - Liverpool

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

• 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

• Extra ToppingsGBP 1.90

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 and 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 and Lobster (for 2)GBP 60.00

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

Pesce

For the best selection of fresh fish & shellfish in the city sourced from our shores and beyond, please see our our specials menu

Vini

Aperitivi

• San Carlo BelliniGBP 8.90

• RossiniGBP 8.90

• Aperol SpritzGBP 9.50

Prosecco and Champagne

• Prosecco

  • FluteGBP 7.95
  • BtlGBP 35.95

• Rosé Spumante

  • FluteGBP 8.50
  • BtlGBP 38.95

• Prosecco Le Manzane DOCG

  • FluteGBP 8.50
  • BtlGBP 38.95

• House Champagne

  • FluteGBP 10.90
  • BtlGBP 48.95

• House Champagne Rosé

  • FluteGBP 12.70
  • BtlGBP 54.95

• Moët Et 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

Specially imported for San Carlo restaurants. 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

  • 175mlGBP 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 and fruity

• Pinot GrigioGBP 18.50

  Delightfully dry and full of flavour with a smooth texture

• ChablisGBP 26.00

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

Rossi

• Valpolicella ClassicoGBP 16.50

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

• BaroloGBP 29.50

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

• AmaroneGBP 34.50

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

• Brunello di MontalcinoGBP 38.00

  Harmonious, fine and 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 and finesse, full bodied but delicate, rose petal aroma. The palate has fruit acidity and structure

• FrascatiGBP 25.30

  Dry and fresh yet pleasantly fleshy and 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 and full of flavour with a smooth texture

• VermentinoGBP 34.50

  The nose is delicate and 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 and intense palate of a long honey richness and 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 and sage, dry at the palate with an excellent body

• Falanghina MastroberardinoGBP 36.50

  Fresh and fruity with a hint of citrus and wild flowers

• Pomino Bianco DOCGBP 38.50

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

• Colomba Platino IGTGBP 39.50

  One of the most renowned Sicilian white wines, delicate and 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 and golden apple. Savoury and fresh tasting

• Rapitala Gran GruGBP 49.75

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

• Piodilei Chardonnay IGT Pio CesareGBP 63.00

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

• Pomino DOC Benefizio FrescobaldiGBP 69.00

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

• Cervaro Della Sala "Antinori"GBP 98.00

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

French White

• SancerreGBP 37.50

  Vibrantly aromatic, opulent on the nose and palate, stylish and dry on the finish

• Chablis Premier CruGBP 45.00

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

Rose

• Negramaro Spinelli dei Falcone CopertinoGBP 27.20

  Single vineyard from Puglia, outstanding berries and flowers on the nose, crisp and 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 and 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 and round smooth flavour of the South Puglian farmyards and 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 and round with a final note of liquorice

• Valpolicella Classico DOCGBP 30.50

  Pleasantly fruity and 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 and smooth with a hint of spice

• Ripasso della Valpolicella DOCGBP 37.50

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

• Barbera d'AlbaGBP 42.50

  100% Barbera grapes, ruby red with crimson reflections, harmonious and 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 and 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 and smooth with a pleasant oakiness

• Amarone classico La ColombaiaGBP 59.50

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

Specially Selected by San Carlo

• Mon Plaisir de MontresorGBP 36.30

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

• Syrah Principe di ButeraGBP 33.00

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

• Chianti Ruffino OroGBP 67.00

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

• Brunello di Montalcino DOCGGBP 71.50

  Superb, noble and 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 RossoGBP 32.50

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

• Ii Rosso Dei Vespa SalentoGBP 41.00

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

• Raccontami Primitivo di Manduria DocGBP 57.50

  Full bodied, aged 12 months in Never Barriques and Troncais

Fine Italian Wines

• Pinot Grigio Livio FellugaGBP 58.00

  Interesting aroma of orange blossom, liquorice and white pepper. Full and 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 and earth

• SassicaiaGBP 305.00

  Sassicaia DOC has an intense, deep ruby colour. The scent is elegant and 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 and combines the Mediterranean expression of opulence and generosity with structure and complexity