San Carlo Alderley Edge launches 'suntrap' terrace inspired by Italian garden restaurants

Last summer, famed Italian restaurant San Carlo unveiled its lavish new location in the Cheshire village of Alderley Edge. The impressive £3m restaurant on London Road took over from Gino D'Acampo's short-lived Luciano restaurant.

Now, the family-run restaurant group has launched a new outdoor terrace at the site. The landmark location in the village - sitting right next to the mainline train station, now boasts Il Giardino, a 'idyllic sun trap' boasting 60 covers where diners can enjoy drinks and dishes from San Carlo's extensive menu.

The dining terrace is decorated with colourful pink and fresh green carousels, ambient festoon lighting, comfortable seating and an abundance of plants and greenery. The terrace, which transforms into a cosy haven in the evenings, is an extension of the lively atmosphere of the luxurious indoor restaurant.

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Reminiscent of a 'chic Italian garden restaurant', and also dog friendly, it also boasts a retractable roof and features and a white pergola strung with Italian crystal pendant lights, an open flame fireplace and the plethora of planters and hanging foliage.

Speaking about the new addition to the San Carlo restaurant, Marcello Disefano, Managing Director of San Carlo Group said: “Our Alderley Edge San Carlo site is already a firm favourite of Cheshire regulars, but also for guests from the Greater Manchester region. Introducing our outdoor terrace this summer is the perfect addition to the site to compliment our indoor restaurant.

“As a family-run restaurant group, we’re always exploring ways to appeal to everyone, so ensuring that our terrace is dog friendly will provide the perfect