The family-run Italian restaurant group San Carlo has announced the launch of its summer menus.

Available from the end of April, the new summer menu showcases a refined selection of Italian-inspired dishes with a strong focus on fresh seafood, premium meats, and vibrant seasonal ingredients that San Carlo is renowned for, plus some show-stopping new additions.

Dishes on offer will vary between San Carlo’s 25 UK sites. At San Carlo’s flagship restaurants, including San Carlo Birmingham.

At San Carlo, the new seasonal starters are a celebration of freshness and flavour, offering a variety of light yet satisfying salads. Options range from the Chicken Caesar Salad (chicken breast salad with caesar dressing & Sardinian carasau),  Burrata con Panzanella (burrata from Corato in Puglia served with panzanella with onions, celery, white wine vinegar, beef tomato, crostini & capers), Insalata Gamberi & Avocado (prawn & avocado salad with cherry tomato, cucumber & red onions in a lemon dressing, with green olive pesto), Insalata di Granchio (handpicked crab with lettuce, fennel, red radish & chives) Insalata di Mare (squid, prawn, scallops & scampi salad with Yuzu dressing, cucumber, tomato, celery, carrots & red radish) and Insalata di Bufala & Parma Ham (buffalo mozzarella, parma ham & beef tomato salad with crostini, rocket & pesto).

Main courses continue the theme of elegance and depth. From land to sea, the choices range from the luxurious Nodino di Vitello al Tartufo (veal chop with fresh Italian black truffle), Orzo Risotto Zucca & Salsiccia (orzo risotto with pumpkin cream, fresh sausage & pecorino, finished with truffle oil), Rombo Limone & Capperi (pan-fried turbot with lemon, butter & caper sauce), and Risotto Gamberi & Asparagi (classic risotto with king prawns, Argentinian prawn, asparagus & mascarpone). One of the new show-stopping additions is the Tagliolini Crab, which comes highly recommended by San Carlo’s chefs. The dish features freshly made tagliolini pasta with handpicked crab, tomato, saffron & a touch of cream - the perfect meal  to enjoy on one of  San Carlo’s stunning  outdoor terraces on a summer’s evening.

The launch of the summer menu for 2025 is latest news from the San Carlo restaurant group that opened its first restaurant in 1992 on Temple Street, Birmingham. Now a £100M award-winning family-run restaurant group, San Carlo has 25 authentic Italian restaurants across the UK. Through its growth, San Carlo has remained rooted in its heritage. First launched by Sicilian-born Carlo Distefano, it is still joined by two generations of the family and is popular for its traditional style by families and celebrities alike.

To make a booking, please visit sancarlo.co.uk