This festive season, the iconic family-run Italian restaurant group, San Carlo, proudly unveils its very first Christmas window display, “Carnevale Di Natale,” at House of Fraser – a restaurant first in Manchester.
To celebrate this special occasion, a festive celebration event will take place at House of Fraser on Saturday, 16th November, between 11am and 1pm, as San Carlo serves delightful surprises to city centre visitors and shoppers alike.
“Carnevale Di Natale” is San Carlo’s bespoke concept, inspired by traditional Italian Christmas festivities. Drawing from the vibrant colours, joyful music, and rich culinary heritage of Italy, the Carnivale experience aims to immerse guests in authentic Italian traditions. With a focus on togetherness, San Carlo invites everyone to join in the seasonal festivities through delicious food, joyous moments, and memorable gatherings.
In celebration of the launch of its exclusive Christmas offering and the unveiling of the stunning “Carnevale Di Natale” window display, San Carlo invites guests to its official window curation launch—a Saturday when the city will be abuzz with Christmas shoppers…
San Carlo Christmas comes to “life” at House of Fraser, on Saturday 16th November, as a live model display takes over the window. Outside the window, a dedicated San Carlo coffee cart will serve two hours of complimentary hot drinks with specially brewed barista coffees made from the finest San Carlo coffee beans. The first lucky attendees will receive a £10 gift card to redeem at any San Carlo restaurant (redeemed with a minimum spend of £100) plus 60 golden tickets will be rewarded to passers-by to enjoy a complimentary glass of Veuve Clicquot exclusively at Cicchetti, when dining. Continue the joy in style with lunch at Cicchetti Manchester, located on the ground floor of House of Fraser with a second entrance on King Street West. And just next door is San Carlo Manchester.
This festive season, celebrate with San Carlo as it offers an authentic Italian Christmas. Ideal for groups, the Christmas Fayre menu is available from November 13th and is its most luxurious Christmas Fayre menu to date featuring black winter truffle and burrata. For those looking for the ultimate relaxation this Christmas, San Carlo’s Christmas Day lunch is not to be missed.
Complementing the festive menus, toast to the spirit of the season with a festive cocktail “Il Carnivale” a creamy blend of Bacardi Coconut, Funkin Lime, and Real Coconut Cream—perfectly capturing the warmth and indulgence of the holidays.
For those seeking warming delights, San Carlo’s new winter menu offers a selection of delicious pasta dishes. Highlights include Mafaldine Beef Cheek, showcasing slow-cooked beef ragu; Pappardelle Duck with rich duck ragu; Ravioli Porcini enveloped in a creamy porcini sauce; and Risotto Zucca, a flavorful blend of pumpkin, squash, burrata, vegetarian ‘nduja, and fresh winter truffle.
Join San Carlo on Saturday, 16th November, for the enchanting live window reveal and immerse yourself in the festive spirit of Manchester. Reserve your dining experience this Christmas by visiting sancarlo.co.uk.
