ALDO Zilli, star chef at San Carlo Group restaurants, has created a special, celebratory dish for Easter weekend. His Easter Lamb Rack marinated in sun dried tomato and herbs is served with baked leek and truffle mash – and is full of the tastes of Spring. It will be available from this Saturday (19 April) until Easter Monday at all San Carlo restaurants in Manchester and Hale.
“My dish marries lamb with rosemary, marinated in sun dried tomato and herbs.”
Aldo says rack of lamb is the most elegant of red meats and perfect for a Spring feast:
“In Italy, Pasqua (Easter) is all about new season lamb. It's served with spring vegetables and is found on every table across the country. My dish marries lamb with rosemary, marinated in sun dried tomato and herbs. This is a fab combination for lamb and the fresh, seasonal ingredients sing. The truffle mash and leeks add a rich and comforting touch.
“It’s a family favourite and one I’ll be serving at home. I hope you and your loved ones will enjoy it too.”
Go and try it at bottega, Cicchetti, San Carlo in Manchester and San Carlo Fiorentina in Hale from 19-21 April.
All San Carlo restaurants are open seven days a week. Visit sancarlo.co.uk for more information.
Gordo’s Notes
Gordo ate this dish last Friday, 11/04/14, at Cicchetti; it was everything described in this piece. All brown and crispy on the outside, whilst when cut through, perfectly pink in the middle.
The herby aroma, matched with the gutsy flavour of home-dried tomatoes, makes for a winning dish.
A Gordo Go.
San Carlo Group restaurants in Manchester and Cheshire
bottega
bottega restaurant, cocktail and champagne bar on the second floor of Selfridges Exchange Square is San Carlo’s latest opening in Manchester. Quickly established as a hit with diners, vast floor-to-ceiling windows offer some of the best views in the city. bottega’s stylish sky blue banquette seating and spectacular marble feature bar provide a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere. For reservations at bottega call 0161 838 0571.
San Carlo
Famed for its celebrity fans and always-buzzing atmosphere, the group's flagship restaurant San Carlo can be found on King Street West. The high profile restaurant's luxurious booths, elegant tables and plush private dining room are in constant demand so booking is recommended. Call 0161 834 6226.
Cicchetti
Cicchetti is located opposite San Carlo, on the ground floor of House of Fraser. Winner of multiple awards, Cicchetti serves small plate dishes to share or eat alone. A stunning marble feature bar and chic tables provide a stylish yet informal dining experience. Reservations are available for dinner. Call 0161 839 2233.
San Carlo Fiorentina
Named after the region of Florence famed for its steak recipes, San Carlo Fiorentina in Hale is the latest restaurant and bar from San Carlo. It features a special robata grill which uses wood-fired flames to enhance the flavour of prime cuts of meat such as aged beef. Choose from San Carlo’s popular signature menu of spectacular seafood and fish dishes, meat, pasta and pizzas. An expertly stocked wine list and bar menu completes the offer at Fiorentina. For reservations call 0161 904 5043.
