# San Carlo Bottega, Manchester — Reviews > San Carlo Bottega — Italian Restaurant in Manchester with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.2/5 from 283 Google reviews. Location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/manchester/restaurants/san-carlo-bottega (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Italian Restaurant # San Carlo Bottega 1 Exchange Square, Manchester [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12193761685373888072&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [San Carlo Bottega - Manchester](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/112227571487127955747) Google's listing for this restaurant is currently flagged as **closed temporarily**. This isn't always accurate — please confirm directly before visiting. **In short:** San Carlo Bottega is an Italian restaurant in Manchester, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 283 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About San Carlo Bottega San Carlo Bottega occupies a site at 1 Exchange Square in Manchester. The restaurant serves Italian food including fresh pasta and pizza. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The venue accommodates children and larger parties, and takes advance bookings. Diners have noted the welcoming atmosphere and attentive service, though some report that portions can be small and dishes occasionally overcooked. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [San Carlo Bottega's own website](https://sancarlo.co.uk/restaurants/manchester/san-carlo-bottega-manchester/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic_gbp&utm_campaign=gbp_bottega_manchester). ## What's nearby - CHANEL next door - Selfridges Manchester Exchange next door - Harvey Nichols next door - Marks & Spencer next door - National Football Museum 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this restaurant's delicious Italian food, including fresh pasta and pizza, as well as its welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff. Other reviews mention the food portions can be small and the dishes can be overcooked. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.2 / 5 (283 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Manchester Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1817377). [More restaurants in Manchester](https://staycation.co.uk/manchester/restaurants) ★ 4.2 (283 reviews) [Visit official website](https://sancarlo.co.uk/restaurants/manchester/san-carlo-bottega-manchester/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic_gbp&utm_campaign=gbp_bottega_manchester) [0161 838 0540](tel:01618380540) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Manchester **Plus Code** 9C5VFQM4+MH ### 🏨 Places to stay near Manchester Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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