Alto by San Carlo, Italian rooftop restaurant at Selfridges in London, United Kingdom
Alto by San Carlo is an Italian restaurant on the top floor of Selfridges department store with views across the London skyline. The dining room features a retractable roof and a large outdoor terrace that changes with seasonal floral decorations.
The restaurant emerged as part of Selfridges expansion and brings classic Italian dining culture to the London luxury store. San Carlo is an established Italian restaurant group that brought its expertise to this location.
The restaurant serves Italian cooking according to Mediterranean traditions, with many dishes designed for sharing. This approach reflects how people in Italy eat together as a social custom.
To reach the restaurant, use a dedicated elevator located in the fragrance section on the first floor of Selfridges. Being on the top floor makes the visit special, but means you need to use the store's internal transport system.
The restaurant offers a changing Italian garden experience throughout the year with seasonal flowers that transform the ceiling design with the seasons. This seasonal shift means each visit offers a different visual experience from the last one.
Location: City of Westminster
Address: The Rooftop, Selfridges, 400 Oxford St, London W1A 1AB, UK
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 12:00-23:00; Sunday 12:00-22:00
Phone: +442073183287
Website: https://sancarlo.co.uk/restaurants/alto-london-selfridges
GPS coordinates: 51.51458,-0.15310
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:45
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