Carluccio's

You'll find Carluccio's planted right in the heart of Solihull High Street, where it's become the kind of place you actually return to rather than just passing through. It's unpretentious Italian done well: think handmade pasta, proper risottos, and a wine list that knows what it's doing. The room itself strikes that balance between feeling like somewhere special without requiring you to dress up or book three months ahead. You're getting honest, well-executed Italian food at reasonable prices—which is rarer than it should be around here.