San Carlo Italian Bistro

KMEO73 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

Delicious! – We have eaten at San Carlo several times. Each time the food has been excellent. It is some of the best Italian I've had in the Triangle. The wait staff was quite courteous and helpful. It's cozy so I strongly suggest making a reservation. We'll definitely go back. 

bec02 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

Authentic Italian Food! – San Carlo had excellent, authentic Italian food. The wait staff was very polite and professional and the atmosphere was charming. There is no children's menu, so it isn't the greatest place to take your kids, but I would highly recommend it for adult dinners (business or pleasure) or a casual lunch. It also has a good wine list. 

lynnedilauro 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

NOT GOING BACK! – I loved the concept of going into a smaller Italian restaurant, until I got there. It was 2 of us and we walked in and was told the wait would be about 15-25 minutes. So we proceeded to sit at the bar and have a glass of wine while waiting, when we were told that the ONLY 2 seats left at the bar were saved by someone that could not get there by their "reservation time", so they wanted to sit at the bar in these 2 seats. I have NEVER heard of "saving" seats at a bar. If you can't make it by reservation time,... read more

messie 

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22 years ago

Italian Food The Way It was meant to be. – If you want real Italian food you must try this Bistro. Non smoking restaurant (except at the bar) the bartenders are top rate and very friendly. You Must Try it. Dinner is the best. With a great assortment of wines. 

kthom 

on Citysearch

23 years ago

Tastes ok, Service is horrible! – The food is ok but not up to Nena's, Mama Lia's or the Italian Chop House Standards. The service was the killer for me. 10 min. to get drinks (water), 20 min. to get appetizer, 35 min. to get salads. 1 more hour to get meal! And then the server blames my wife for the wait because she ordered a non garlic sauce. They gave her oil and butter on shell pasta. I could make that in my sleep in 10 min. Please. No offer for discount and my father's food was cold. No way am I going back. We have too ... read more

Johnny1Nut 

on Citysearch

23 years ago

Refreshing – e eaten there twice and each time I have been happily surprised. The food is excellent and the chef does and good job of tweaking familiar dishes to add splashes of unexpected flavor. I only hope that the place does not fade out in a year with a change in management or cooks. Keep up the good work!