Following a dramatic £3 million renovation, an Italian eatery just outside of Manchester has been named ‘Best New Opening’ at this year’s Restaurant Magazine R200 Awards. The prestigious annual event took place on Tuesday (November 21) and recognises some of the country’s greatest restaurateurs, hospitality operators and venues, with the latest addition to the San Carlo portfolio taking home the new opening of the year award.
Owned by family-run San Carlo Group, the restaurant group opened a new spot in August this year at Alderley Edge, swooning many near and far thanks to its dreamy interiors. Located on London Road, the stunning transformation offers an opulent, contemporary take on traditional Italian dining with interiors inspired by Grand Milanese villas and gardens, creating a space that has a captivating ambiance and a timeless sophistication.
Designed by Fettle, the London-based studio, the 164-cover restaurant features a Venetian-inspired patterned terrazzo floor throughout, a spacious dining area and a stunning outdoor terrace with a retractable roof, available all year round. The interiors also feature a pergola strung with Italian crystal pendant lights, a marble open flame fireplace, and an abundance of planting, reminiscent of a glamourous Italian garden.
Having been founded by the eponymous Carlo Distefano when he came to the UK from his native Sicily at the age of 17, San Carlo has become a £60 million restaurant empire which currently numbers 23 authentic Italian restaurants across the UK. Priding itself on being “defiantly independent”, San Carlo has a passion for great food, service and style, and is proud to offer locations around Manchester including Fumo, Cichetti, and Gran Cafe – as well as its main San Carlo sites, of course.
San Carlo Alderley Edge beat off stiff competition for a raft of new openings and was commended for the successful execution of its opulent restaurant, the striking design details, interiors and material finishes.
Commenting on the win, Marcello Distefano, Managing Director of San Carlo Group, said: “We are absolutely over the moon to win this award. The Alderley Edge restaurant has been such a great project. From the initial vision to creating a spectacular space through to the team that have brought it to life, to be recognised on a national level against some big names in the industry, feels very very special.”
Fancy booking a table at the San Carlo restaurant crowned ‘Best New Opening’ for 2023? You can book a spot at San Carlo Alderley Edge here.
Find San Carlo Alderley Edge at London Road, Alderley Edge, SK9 7QD.