"A celebration of Galician craft, brought to the heart of Southampton."
Carnicero draws on the spirit of Galician hospitality: food made to be shared, and long evenings sharing quality time. It’s a tradition built on generosity rather than ceremony: a menu broad enough that everyone at the table finds something they’ll remember, from small dishes made for passing round to plates worth ordering all to yourself.
The welcome matters as much as the cooking. Our dining room is contemporary, warm and made for lingering, whether that’s a quiet lunch, a long dinner or a celebration that needs a bit of room. Bring whoever you like and however much time you have, we’ll take care of the rest.
The Menu
Crafted with intention
À La Carte
A seasonal selection of prime Galician cuts, fresh seafood, and contemporary starters prepared over open flame.
Sunday Roasts
Traditional British Sunday roast elevated with Galician technique. Served with all the trimmings.
Drinks & Wine
An expertly curated selection of Galician Albariños, bold Riojas, and hand-picked international wines to complement your meal.
The Experience
The craft
of the flame
At Carnicero, cooking over open flame is where it starts. It’s a Galician instinct: get the best from good produce, then get out of the way. That same care runs from the fire to the cold plates, the vegetables, the seafood and the sides, all built on ingredients our kitchen chooses carefully and treats with respect.
The room is made to match: warm, low-lit and comfortably informal, with red panelling, soft candlelight and elegant seating. Service is attentive without being too formal, our team knows the menu, the wine list and the story behind both, and they’re happy to guide you through it.
Rated Excellent on TripAdvisor
"Absolutely outstanding — the steak was perfectly cooked and the atmosphere was incredible. One of the best restaurants in Southampton."Sarah M. — TripAdvisor
"Galician food done right. The cuts were exceptional, wine list superb. We will absolutely be back."James R. — Google Reviews
"Exceptional service and food. The ambience is wonderful — dark, romantic and special. A real gem on Oxford Street."Emma T. — TripAdvisor
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"Simply good food,
shared well."
Italian dining with a focus on heritage, family, and the finest ingredients. Hand-rolled pasta, slow-braised ragùs, fresh seafood — no fuss, just flavour.
For over a decade The Olive Tree has been a place where unhurried lunches and celebratory dinners share equal billing with a curated Italian wine list and warm, unpretentious hospitality.
A new restaurant for Romsey
Modern British cooking on Latimer Street. A short menu that changes with the seasons.
Lunch and dinner, plus a set lunch and a Sunday roast.
45 Latimer Street, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8DF
01794 332256Monday – Thursday 12.00, last booking 8.30pm. Friday - Saturday 12.00, last booking 9.00pm. Sunday 12.00, last booking 5.00pm.