San Carlo Restaurant Group
Francesco Scafuri is an accomplished culinary professional with extensive experience in the restaurant industry. Currently serving as Executive Chef at San Carlo Restaurant Group since January 2022, Francesco also holds the position of Chef and Operator at Tre Ciccio, where involvement began in February 2018. Additionally, roles as Chef Director and Head Chef have been undertaken at the Individual Restaurant Company and Chop House, respectively. A graduate of IPSAR Roberto Virtuoso Salerno, Francesco obtained a diploma between 1996 and 2001, contributing to a solid foundation in culinary arts.
San Carlo Restaurant Group
Our story The Distefano family, spanning two generations, started San Carlo over 30 years ago and seen it grow to twenty-five authentic Italian restaurants across the UK – from Covent Garden, Piccadilly and Knightsbridge in London to Bristol, Leicester, Liverpool Leeds, Cheshire and Manchester and with a growing number overseas – including Kuwait, Bangkok and Qatar and with new sites set to open in Bahrain, Dubai and Riyadh. Our values In a world dominated by big chains and centralised kitchens, San Carlo stands out with defiant independence. Each of their award-winning Italian restaurants has its own team of skilled chefs and managers, committed to crafting every dish onsite using only the finest Italian seasonal produce – a genuine love for excellent food, top-notch service, and undeniable style.