I have been here both lunchtime and evening ,the food is excellent as is the atmosphere.I love the slightly crazed atmosphere ,the some time bickering in Italian ,and the decor.For me this gives the whole place an authenticity ,the pasta is excellent and all the dishes are fresh and tasty,i always feel i’ve had a short Italian holiday when i leave.Furthermore the place is well priced ,but as another reviewer said the tables are a little close together(you can feel your having dinner with the people on the next table).

San Carlo based slap bang in the centre of Birmingham city centre is easilly recognised by its neon blue sign and its snazzy window displays. The interior is very modern with a buzz in the atmosphere. However I feel they want to maximise covers as there is no space in between some tables.
The food is quite elaborate but at the same time you can find on the menu traditional Italian dishes. We all enjoyed our food and found it excellent quality with the exception of one of the dishes (Cant remember what Sorry!) which was very average.
The service is good as they are always there to help you however at times it felt a bit crazy and mad and the staff wanted to nudge you along - unintentionally.

Overall, you cant really complain about San carlo as it gives you proper Italian food at quite good prices in a very good location.

Whenever I head to Brum, this is top of the list for lunch. It combines the fun of an old-fashioned Italian restaurant (bustling atmosphere, yummy food, good portions, affordable prices and staff who know what they’re talking about) with a modern interior.

Every time I’ve been, the service has been excellent and the food brillant. It is a cramped space and generally quite busy, but that’s half the fun. You know a restaurant is good when it’s constantly packed.

The food is rustic Italian, and nobody judges you if you order a pizza (though I usually go for one of the amazing pasta dishes). Make sure you try the starters too - the king prawns in tomato cream sauce are amazing.

On my last visit to San Carlo I found the tables were too close together, (I do not want to hear the conversation of people on the next table ! ) the food was ok, my food was tasty but my friend who ordered vegetarian found a piece of ham in her food !

The waiters were friendly, maybe a little too friendly and things seems a little caotic !

A place to be seen in Birmingham and I know people who love it so it must be doing something right, it is always packed and very busy at weekends.

The first restaurant that I ever went to in Birmingham. My parents had just helped me moving in, and we wanted to go for a meal in town. Happily, we stumbled upon this place. San Carlo is located on Temple St., which connects the cathedral to New St. (Birmingham's main shopping street and the location of the (in)famous railway station.) It's only a thin little road which doesn't look to have much on it.

The restaurant itself has a blue neon sign, so is quite easy to spot. In the window is a huge display of fruit and stuff. The food is your standard italian selection of pastas and pizzas, but done well. The prices are competitive and the service is very good.

This is probably one of my favourite restaurants of all time. San Carlo in Birmingham is located off the main high street and as soon as you approach it, you see the window displaying amazing arrangements of different fruits and vegetables.
The staff here are extremely friendly and are knowledgable about all the food on the menu. Although some of their English is not so great, their charm and friendly manner makes up for this and enhances the traditional appeal of the restaurant.
The food is of a great quality, and they offer a wide variety of pastas, pizzas and main courses, as well as a good selection of seafood dishes. Their specials change regularly and they have an extensive wine list.
The only down side of the restaurant is that the tables are placed quite close to each other, meaning that there is not that much privacy and can sometimes feel a bit cramped. But once again, the great food and the fun atmosphere make up for this.
This restaurant is perfect to go to with friends, or even for a date.