Visited carluccio for a Friday lunch. We haven't been here for a few years and as surprisingly we both had a Friday off together I looked for a Solihull restaurant that would suit our needs and was reminded of carluccio. It was a lovely autumn day and although they have a lovely outside dining area we chose to eat inside. We were greeted warmly and professionally by Ethan and were seated straight away. I was sat on the bench seat but being small I couldn't rest my back so we adjusted the table towards me so I could (perhaps some cushions could help here either set out or the waiter asking if a cushion is needed. Little touches make the difference sometimes). Ethan was discrete and left us to peruse the menu before taking our order. We had the bread basket and olives to start. The bread was varied and lush and one of the things I always judge an Italian on is their choice of olive oil which carluccio have just right, it had just the right aftertaste of pepper which I like. For a Friday lunch the place was bustling and throughout our meal people came and went so a great atmosphere. For the mains I had the mushroom risotto with added chicken and was pleased to receive a portion size that suited my lunchtime appetite. It was delicious. The other half treated himself to a steak and fries with a pepper sauce. I was surprised that on the menu they only have one cut of steak, however it was cooked as he asked for it. The only problem was the quality of the meat. He said the fat on the outside was chewy/gristley and when I looked I could see that the steak had not been trimmed of sinew. Perhaps a chat with their butcher and for the chef to check would help this situation. What a shame cause the other half was looking forward to his steak treat, however the fries were a redeeming feature and I had to taste a few to confirm both they and the sauce were spot on😁.
Overall a lovely afternoon of chat, good food, great service and atmosphere. We'll be back soon.
Francesca Clarke
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December 29, 2025
As a table of 2 at 12:30, we were seated promptly without a booking - the restaurant was full so we were put at the chef’s bar which was no problem. We shared an antipasti board, which arrived promptly and tasted delicious. We were able to pay promptly via QR code and carry on our day instead of waiting for a server which was really convenient!
Rudi Laskowicz
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December 29, 2025
Thank you to Daniel and all the team at Carluccio's for a most memorable meal.
Everything tasted amazing and the service was excellent.
Drosia Arampatzi
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February 14, 2026
Exceptional service, delicious food and lovely atmosphere! I had the most amazing time, the profiterole was to die for!!!
Patryk Janicki
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December 13, 2025
Our first visit at Carluccio's and we will definitely go back! Food was great and fairly priced also arrived quickly. We asked our waitress Sylvia for some recommendations and we weren't disappointed! Burrata, tuna tatar and antipasto board was amazing. For main course we had sirloin steak with mushroom sauce, real carbonara, grilled tuna steak and couple of side dishes. Everything was fresh and tasty. Definitely recommend! Desserts are to die for, we had ordered warm brownie with ice cream, chocolate fondant and affogato, all of them were delicious 😋 All of the staff were friendly and professional. Special thanks for Sylvia again We will return! 😊
Visited carluccio for a Friday lunch. We haven't been here for a few years and as surprisingly we both had a Friday off together I looked for a Solihull restaurant that would suit our needs and was reminded of carluccio. It was a lovely autumn day and although they have a lovely outside dining area we chose to eat inside. We were greeted warmly and professionally by Ethan and were seated straight away. I was sat on the bench seat but being small I couldn't rest my back so we adjusted the table towards me so I could (perhaps some cushions could help here either set out or the waiter asking if a cushion is needed. Little touches make the difference sometimes). Ethan was discrete and left us to peruse the menu before taking our order. We had the bread basket and olives to start. The bread was varied and lush and one of the things I always judge an Italian on is their choice of olive oil which carluccio have just right, it had just the right aftertaste of pepper which I like. For a Friday lunch the place was bustling and throughout our meal people came and went so a great atmosphere. For the mains I had the mushroom risotto with added chicken and was pleased to receive a portion size that suited my lunchtime appetite. It was delicious. The other half treated himself to a steak and fries with a pepper sauce. I was surprised that on the menu they only have one cut of steak, however it was cooked as he asked for it. The only problem was the quality of the meat. He said the fat on the outside was chewy/gristley and when I looked I could see that the steak had not been trimmed of sinew. Perhaps a chat with their butcher and for the chef to check would help this situation. What a shame cause the other half was looking forward to his steak treat, however the fries were a redeeming feature and I had to taste a few to confirm both they and the sauce were spot on😁. Overall a lovely afternoon of chat, good food, great service and atmosphere. We'll be back soon.
As a table of 2 at 12:30, we were seated promptly without a booking - the restaurant was full so we were put at the chef’s bar which was no problem. We shared an antipasti board, which arrived promptly and tasted delicious. We were able to pay promptly via QR code and carry on our day instead of waiting for a server which was really convenient!
Thank you to Daniel and all the team at Carluccio's for a most memorable meal. Everything tasted amazing and the service was excellent.
Exceptional service, delicious food and lovely atmosphere! I had the most amazing time, the profiterole was to die for!!!
Our first visit at Carluccio's and we will definitely go back! Food was great and fairly priced also arrived quickly. We asked our waitress Sylvia for some recommendations and we weren't disappointed! Burrata, tuna tatar and antipasto board was amazing. For main course we had sirloin steak with mushroom sauce, real carbonara, grilled tuna steak and couple of side dishes. Everything was fresh and tasty. Definitely recommend! Desserts are to die for, we had ordered warm brownie with ice cream, chocolate fondant and affogato, all of them were delicious 😋 All of the staff were friendly and professional. Special thanks for Sylvia again We will return! 😊