Isola by San Carlo - London

Name: Isola by San Carlo - London
Address: 3-5 Barrett St, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, W1U 1AY
Telephone: 020 7846 8604
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (15)

£25 and under

Italian

3-5 Barrett St, London, Greater London W1U 1AY

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2 people

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Great for fine wines
Charming
Good for groups

Isola by San Carlo, an Italian brasserie near London’s Selfridges, offers indoor and outdoor dining inspired by Italian islands. The menu includes dishes like Sardinian lamb and Sicilian red prawns. The restaurant’s design reflects Sicilian colors and heritage, with an alfresco terrace resembling a Sicilian home.

The vibrant atmosphere is further enhanced by the use of traditional Italian ceramics and lush greenery, creating an inviting space that transports diners straight to the Mediterranean. Whether you’re savoring a leisurely lunch or enjoying a romantic dinner under the stars, Isola by San Carlo provides an unforgettable culinary experience. The attentive service and carefully curated wine list, featuring selections from Italy’s finest vineyards, ensure that every visit is a celebration of the rich flavors and warm hospitality that define Italian dining.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
020 7846 8604
Website
https://sancarlo.co.uk/restaurants/isola-london/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
3-5 Barrett St, London, Greater London W1U 1AY
Neighborhood
Marylebone
Parking details
None

What 15 people are saying

Isola by San Carlo - London reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Isola by San Carlo in London offers a "reliable restaurant" experience with "great food, vibe, and service." The setting is "lovely" and "romantic," featuring a "nice chilled and calm atmosphere." While some service issues were noted, the attentive staff and delicious cuisine make it a worthwhile visit.

15 Reviews

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Viviane
London6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been to Isola now more times than I can count. It’s such a reliable restaurant, the food, the vibe and service always great.
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L
Chicago / Illinois15 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely Italian restaurant in London. A bit more upscale than we intended, but great experience. Food was delicious, server just the right amount of attention.
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Louise
London15 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
There was a long wait between the starter and main course. The starter was very tasty but my main course was oily, over cooked and it seemed like it had been sitting around on a hot plate. Very disappointing.
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Lea VIP
London2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The waiter Giovanni was very very respectful and made our time there very pleasant. I would recommend as the place had a very nice seating outside with heaters if too cold.
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Charlotte
London1 review
1.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The service was disappointing. The restaurant was uncomfortably cold—I had to keep my coat on while eating. It took five requests just to get water, and we had to ask to place our order. Several dishes were forgotten and only arrived when we were nearly finished with our mains.
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Min
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thursday night, 8 of us and very nice chilled and calm atmosphere. Food was great and we all enjoyed our meals. Overall very nice experience.
Isola by San Carlo - LondonResponded on March 25, 2025
Thank you for sharing your 5-star rating and review! We're so pleased you enjoyed visiting us and we hope to welcome you again soon.
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
4.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good customer service and ambience. However, food wasn’t fantastic. Just bleh
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Matt
Cheshire4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service from friendly staff. Exquisite food served in a nice atmosphere
Isola by San Carlo - LondonResponded on March 25, 2025
Thank you for sharing your 5-star rating and review! We're so pleased you enjoyed visiting us and we hope to welcome you again soon.
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Kodi
London1 review
1.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Food was not good, felt like fast food, not tasty at all. It’s a shame how different is from Selfridges. San Carlo inside Selfridges is 100% better. We had special birthday booking and it wasn’t as we expected. Not happy with food at all.
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Kerisa
London4 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Lovely decor and atmosphere and good food. Disappointed with service having been to many San Carlo restaurants before. Happy to elaborate if you wish.
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Isola by San Carlo - London is rated 4.2 stars by 15 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

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3-5 Barrett St, London, Greater London W1U 1AY

Additional information

Neighborhood
Marylebone
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
https://sancarlo.co.uk/restaurants/isola-london/
Phone number
020 7846 8604

Isola by San Carlo - London

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What 15 people are saying

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