First look inside new Blackpool Italian restaurant San Marco's plus menu and opening times

The Italian was a popular choice for diners at its previous location in Lytham Road before it closed after 18 years amid the coronavirus lockdowns.

But the family-run restaurant returns tomorrow after taking over the former Mamma's Ristorante in Topping Street which closed in October.

The restaurant will open seven days a week and is already fully booked until Saturday with families eager to sample its authentic Italian menu.

Old favourites include the fillet vesuvio alongside a number of tasty new dishes and Blackpool's only 23-inch pizzas.

Ahead of Thursday's grand opening, we were given a sneak peek inside San Marco's following its glamorous makeover.

You can view the San Marco's Festive Christmas menu here - available from December 14 to December 23.

An Early Bird Menu is also available from Sunday to Thursday, 5pm -7pm, with three courses for £17.95. Friday and Saturday is à la carte only. You can call 01253 404010 to book a table.

Cinzia Goldie, daughter of former San Marco's owner Lucia Frankitt, will be at the helm as she seeks to re-establish San Marco's as a favourite among the resort's diners.

Mum Lucia will remain a key figure in the restaurant's new era, alongside Cinzia's husband George and their business partner Stephen Coles.

Visit San Marco's Facebook page for full menus, further details and the latest updates.