San Carlo Osteria Piemonte Arrives in the Heart of Soho
One of the busiest nights for restaurants all over the world is Valentine’s Day, so I snagged a reservation at San Carlo in SoHo a few weeks in advance to make sure my man could have a nice Italian meal.
San Carlo honors the age-old traditions of Northern Italy's Piedmont region in a warm, rustic setting. On Valentine’s Day they only offered a prix fixe menu – one at $60 and another at $80. Usually prix fixe menus highlight the best from the chef, so it’s nice to sample a little of everything.
Between my boyfriend and I, we made sure to order different items to have some diversity. Here’s what we got:
Appetizer:
Ricotta Cake with Herbs, Butternut Squash, Shaved Guanaja Chocolate and Black Truffle
The Ricotta cake was unbelievable – one of the most incredible apps I’ve ever had. We savored every bite like it was our last!
Entrée:
Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms
The risotto was very good, but definitely could have had some more mushrooms.
Appetizer:
Blue Point Oyster, Shallots, Sherry Vinegar, Ginger & Tempura and Avocado
I am addicted to Oysters and loved how unique the toppings were on this dish.
Entrée:
Black Grouper, Artichoke Salad, Raspberry & Shallots Composte and Potatoes
The fish was pretty good and the potatoes were delicious! I usually love anything with artichokes, but this side salad lacked flavor a bit.
Dessert:
Choco Passion by the Chef
The dessert was the perfect end to a romantic Valentine’s Day meal – the chocolate covered strawberries added a nice touch and the chocolate cake tasted like a Twix!
I’ve learned over the years that most restaurants have prix fixe menus on Valentine’s Day, but I was hoping to try some things that customers could get on a daily basis. I was a bit bummed that there were no pasta options, but guess that means I have to go back soon. San Carlo Osteria Piemonte – you get an 8/10!
San Carlo Osteria Piemonte
90 Thompson Street
New York, NY 10012
212.625.1212
