Bar Cafe Venezia

King's Heath's got a real neighbourhood feel these days, and Bar Cafe Venezia slots right in amongst the independent shops and cafes. You're looking at a straightforward Italian spot that doesn't overcomplicate things—the kind of place where they know what they're doing with a risotto and aren't trying to reinvent it. The vibe is relaxed and unpretentious; you'll see locals popping in for a midweek dinner just as much as couples making an occasion of it. At this price point (££), you're getting decent value for proper cooking, which explains why it's got a solid 4.3 rating from nearly 200 reviews. It's the sort of restaurant that works because it doesn't try too hard.