Carluccio's - Solihull in Solihull

me and my husband came here on a Friday night. I had the ravioli which was tasteless and just pasta in some water. My husband had the carbonara which was nothing like I had seen a carbonara before. The waitress even said 'I understand' when I said that the ravioli was tasteless so this must be a common complaint. The garlic bread starter was also pretty poor as it was covered in salt. We are not usually ones to complain but in this case we did and we had both meals taken off the total bill.

Love coming here for a quick coffee, staff are always super friendly.

Ate here on 30th December with my partner, I ordered the Carbonara and let me tell you, 1 star doesn't do it justice, flavorless, dry and bland is the only way to sum it up. I didn't even eat it. Gave 3 stars for service as the waiter was very polite, did offer to replace it on two occasions and offered us free desert (which I declined). What brought the service score down was the young man (tall, dark hair) behind the bar leering at my partner at every opportunity he had, we both really didn't appreciate that. Save your money people or dine elsewhere.

We got the pasta, it was okay but really bland. Not worth the price. Even the tea with ‘sweet treats’ was mid - the sweet treats were 3 bites.

I am being generous giving 3 stars. The place and the old menu used to be great pre-COVID but have gone downhill since then. There's not much choice and some of the dishes are disappointing (steak was tough, carbonara awful).

Visited New Years Day. Have to say whenever I go here the food is always excellent as is the service. I've tried the Risotto with Mushroom and the Seafood Linguine and both are excellent. Coffees are always well made as are the desserts. As for the service, exceptional. Happy New Year Carluccio's Solihull - big thanks!!

Great place for a quick meal. Friendly staff who were happy to answer questions about our food choices. We ordered a margherita pizza for my 5 year old niece since the kid's meal seemed far too small for her. Us adults ordered the Seafood linguine and the Ricotta & Spinach Ravioli both decent potions and flavoursome. I'd happily eat here again.

Lovely food, small portions but tasty. Good service

Lovely Italian food, with a good atmosphere.

I had a lovely breakfast it was excellent

Vegetarian feature was vastly overpriced. Only option on that menu was breaded aubergine- not pleasant at all. Did not blend well with accompanying pasta.

A good night with a friendly and attentive team. Need to replace chairs!

Very overpriced... service was perfect... atmosphire.. well .. there was none unless you did it yourself... food was good... portion size very small (on certain items) glasses could do with an upgrade ... £8.50 for a very small cocktail .. £6 for 2 tiny scoops of icecream.... most meals are overpriced... if your rich.. then this is the place for you... but as a standard member of society... this is way ober priced and not the best...

Meet for breakfast (7 friends) Restaurant clean and tidy and waitress excellent Food was generally good but one person found the pancakes and strawberries a bit bland. We were on a table by the corridor and found it cold and drafty we did raise this with 2 staff members and requested the air con be turned off however nothing was done about this request. This is a shame as it will influence our next venue to meet 🙁.

Service was great got our order in 10 mins, food was great i enjoyed it. Definitely worth it.

Lovely place with great ambience. Fantastic place to go with your partner, friends or family. They accommodate for everyone and the staff are a cracking lot, deffo a place to check out.

Went there for my birthday dinner a few weeks ago and was again being impressed by the delicious food they offer. Special thanks to our host Silvia, who was very kind and helpful.

We have eaten here many times in the last few years. Always great food and friendly staff. Our favourite place to eat in Solihull.

Met friends for birthday coffee and croissants. Two requests for water were ignored, in fact the first waitress pulled a face when asked and proceeded to ignore.

Really good Italian restaurant serving excellent food and with very good service.

Our go to place when shopping in Solihull Food always freshly cooked and tasty Staff attentive, and supportive for a good meal experience. Just wish the louder people especially with children would consider others.

Amazing food, we had the set menu food and all was delicious. Starters were bread and dips and garlic foccia, these were delicious. The .ix breads were lovely. My partner for main had penne arrribata and I had mushroom risotto, all were piping hot, full of flavour and tasted amazing. Pudding was a hot chocolate brownie, again full of flavour. The service was amazing, our waitress was wonderful and couldn't do enough for us

Went here for my birthday dinner and it was amazing. Great food. Excellent service. Was very accommodating. Would recommend and visit again!

Visita entre semana a la hora del almuerzo y estaba muy ocupado (fin del 50% de descuento en vales de comida) El ruido era horrible, ya que todo el mundo sondea hablando más alto de lo habitual para ser escuchado por encima del ruido. Servicio bueno teniendo en cuenta lo ocupados que estaban, pero una de las comidas faltaba, pero rápidamente rectificado. Generalmente, la comida excelente aunque no la más grande de las porciones y nada acompañó a la lasaña que se veía bastante triste en el plato en el plato. La próxima vez que visitemos elegiremos un horario y opciones diferentes del menú.

We just visited this restaurant to celebrate my dad’s birthday, and unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience from start to finish. Despite there only being four tables occupied in the entire restaurant, the service was slow and disorganized. We waited 10 minutes just for our drinks. When our food finally started to arrive, only part of it came. The waiter assured us that the rest of our order would be out in “just five minutes,” but it never arrived. Frustrated and disappointed, we decided to ask for the bill and leave. Now I understand why the restaurant was so empty. I’m only giving one star because it won’t let me rate it any lower. Would not recommend if you’re looking for attentive service or a good dining experience.

The booking did not show on their system but we had an email confirming the booking we had no problems a table for 6 was prepared the service and food was fantastic well done team carluccio

Beautiful and quiet atmosphere. Staff spot on with there pleasant and friendly. Food was excellent 25 years menu which was very enjoyable and cook to standard.

Great breakfast, friendly service

No han estado por más de 12 meses (aunque es local) como mala experiencia la última vez. Pensé que valía la pena darle otra oportunidad, especialmente porque Tastecard da un 25% de descuento en la factura total, y solía ser muy bueno. Tristemente no hay mariscos disponibles, lo que descartó la mitad del menú. La elección restante es limitada. Éramos parte de 4 y camarera grabó mal principal para uno de nuestra fiesta, así que tenía que empezar de nuevo con esto y el resto de nosotros había terminado para cuando llegó - y era horrible, y el resto de las comidas mediocre en el mejor de los casos. Pasarán al menos otros 12 meses antes de que lo intentemos de nuevo. Lo mejor fue 5 ge 25% de descuento.

Anoche yo y mi pareja asistimos a su restaurante en Solihull, para mí era la 1 hora de la calle, tengo que decir lo encantadores que eran todos, la señora en la puerta supongo que era el gerente era tan servicial, nos ofreció una opción de mesa que es agradable, nuestro camarero (lo siento mucho no me dieron su nombre) era tan amable y no demasiado atento. La comida era excelente. Tenía el entrante del menú de celebración y principal mi compañero tenía el entrante de gambas y milanesas de pollo del menú principal. El ambiente era ambiente. En general tuvimos una noche muy agradable. Gracias a su equipo.

No longer what it used to be, what a pity…

Accommodate without a booking, Thank You to the manager. Jessica was our host, when questioned dishes of the menu Jessica was fabulous and explain the menu thoroughly without hesitation. Made us feel at ease. Very attentive to our table; as we had a show booked at the core theatre, Jessica made sure we got there in time. Food was great, dessert was lush, cocktails were fresh and lovely atmosphere. Wish they would add Cannoli on the dessert list 🙄

Carluccio is always on the high end of the range of Italian restaurants in the UK. However, their offer is not fully and truly "Italian", there is a lot of contamination of the original recipes

We loved the breakfast. Beautifully presented..very fresh ingredients and great service. 😀 Great location and friendly staff.

I ordered a pasta carbonara, terrible! Pancetta very fatty and quality very poor. Very dissapointed about the food. I had been sick since I had this food there.

Pizza came within time slot and was the perfect temperature. We usually eat in Carluccio’s Solihull but the 50% offer was too good to miss. Well done to Just Eat and Carluccio’s for excellent service.

amazing food....always go there when in Solihull this time we were eating from the set menu...we hadn't finished our first course and the waiter came to the table with the mains and rushed us...first time and only time this will happen still tipped the waitress again food amazing and so tasty....just the waiter ( not waitress ) rushed us....

Nice staff, good pricing, good food

We had a booking here this evening 25/08/24 for a hen party of 10 of is ladies,from start to finsh the service was amazing.Our waitress Jess was so lovely and the manger of the restaurant was also lovely they acommadated us in allowing is to decorate putting up balloons etc would highly recommend carluccos the food was absolutely beautiful thank.you so much for a lovely evening see you soon

Vine a almorzar con un amigo. Llegó a las 12 - , muy tranquilo, a la 1 en punto absolutamente embestido! ! Como era de esperar buena comida, buen menú y buen servicio!

We have been to Carluccio’s (Solihull) on a number of occasions & have quite enjoyed the experience. Today however was a bitter disappointment all round. I appreciate it was a fairly busy lunch time but two drinks took 20 to 25 minutes to arrive. We ordered olives & selection of breads as starters to share…the bread arrived before the drinks & the olives way after the drinks just prior to the main course. The real disappointment was the total blandness of both main meals…Carbonara & Chicken Saltimboca. I’m afraid there is no excuse for the Carbonara, literally the poorest I’ve ever had from any establishment anywhere in the world & there was no Parma ham with the Saltimboca. The service I can accept as the three waitresses were run off their feet but I can’t excuse the food.

Visited for a quick lunch while in the area… service was slow and food arrived before any drinks did and was only half full at best… the food was good though and the team where friendly, only down fall was it was very slow and the service was glitchy. Would revisit as is a great site and location and quality food for a branded restaurant.

I visited Carluccio's Cambridge this afternoon with friends, excited to indulge in some Italian cuisine. Unfortunately, our experience fell short of expectations. We ordered four different dishes, and I specifically chose the Rigatoni Piccante. To my disappointment, the pasta was undercooked—hard and firm instead of the al dente texture I anticipated. When I approached the staff to address my concern, a lady working there responded rather dismissively, stating, "Do you know this is Italian food? It’s cooked this way." I was taken aback by her remark but chose to remain polite to keep the atmosphere enjoyable for my friends. I've dined at numerous Italian restaurants before and understand that pasta can vary in preparation, but this was not acceptable. After I informed the waiter about the issue, he assured me it would be sorted out quickly. However, it took 13 minutes for my Rigatoni Piccante to arrive—by which time my friends had already finished their meals. I felt embarrassed as they had to wait for me, and I rushed through my dish without truly enjoying it. To make matters worse, my friends expressed dissatisfaction with their meals as well, citing issues with both quality and taste. It was disappointing to leave Carluccio's feeling unsatisfied and frustrated. Overall, while the ambiance is pleasant, the food quality and service need significant improvement. I hope they can address these issues, as I would love to see this restaurant thrive. Unfortunately, I won't be returning anytime soon.

Got to Solihull location and received prompt attention by staff also in ordering drinks and food.

Visited Carluccios while shopping in Solihull. Good service, nice menu with range of choices including vegetarians. Delicious food.

The food was nice and staff are lovely and the food came out quickly and we were very pleased. We will be back soon See you next time

We visit Carluccios every time we have a special occasion. My son's friend came to visit out of town and so we decided to take him out to show off Solihull...and Carluccios was our choice. Tommy the chef made our food, and it was delicious. Dan the waiter always serves us with a smile and he is also very helpful, assisting in making the right choices for our meal. My decaf coffee ,wow it was great. Carluccios never fails to impress. Thank you for making our get togethers so special.

Was there this Sunday went with my daughter two friends food lovely staff very efficient enjoyed very much

Terrible service and poor food at lunchtime today. It began with the waiter asking us if we wanted our starters first!! That should have rung a warning bell because it went downhill from there! The starters weren’t great - the lardons were so hard they couldn’t be eaten. We had to chase up drinks. After chasing twice our mains arrived after one & a half hours. Two were awful. Two ok. After two and a half hours we decided not to have a desert or coffee. A really bad experience and very disappointing

I wish to share my disappointment with this restaurant, I had decided to purchase a gift card for my son and daughter in laws 10th anniversary as I had heard good reviews about the food However after going to purchase one at Solihull, I was told by a member of staff that they had no gift cards, no apology no alternative offered, I was about to spend £100 with yourselves! I promptly went next door to Cote and received a gift card and excellent customer service.

Always a great breakfast. My favourite veggie breakfast. Nowhere else comes near!

Good food and ambience. Service is painfully slow.

Visited on a Sunday afternoon, after lunch rush. It wasn't busy. Waiter forgot to put our drinks order through and we waited about 15mins before our food order was taken. Then we waited another 45mins for it to arrive. Not really sure why as it wasn't busy. We were offered additional dessert to compensate which was nice. Just didn't feel like we had eaten a meal after leaving. Had risotto and the seafood pasta. Tasted delicious but the portion was so small. Dessert was delicious.

My Daughter and I had a lovely meal here. They did not have my my Daughter wanted on the menu, however, they made her what she wanted. The vibe in here was great, a real good atmosphere with lovely staff. Will return!

Really good food, not too pricey.

I expected so much more having eaten at carluccios on several occasions. So very disappointed, words fail me.

excellent friendly service, food was served in good time and was delicious and hot, lovely ambiance in restaurant, Prosecco was a little expensive but was very nice, appreciated 10% off for blue light thank you

Wonderful meal out with family. Food was very high quality, staff were very friendly and overall atmosphere was great. Thanks

Fantastic value for money. Nice and hot upon delivery. Great choices on the offer.

Always found this place to offer good food. And good service too

Really tasty dishes, friendly but often slow service. Can be noisy at busy times.

Pizza delivered cold!! very disappointing, All I wanted was an authentic Italian pizza delivered hot, is that too much to ask nowadays?

Great food and friendly staff. Nice, relaxed atmosphere

Food was good , service was good my only criticism is very short on drink options, I like Bacardi or vodka ( not cheap stuff) also decent beer which they don't sell here ( can't stand wine ) sorry for that but this is why I marked it down

Lovely food, when it arrived, but unfortunately very rude and incredibly slow service from the waitress, the restaurant wasn't busy, but we were certainly made to feel as though we were an inconvenience, I have always loved this restaurant but sadly today's experience has made me think twice about returning, really disappointed

Really tasty traditional italian food served by lovely staff. See food linguini will knock your slippers off.

Service was polite, the place is clean and modern. The food was very disappointing, warm at best and just not what you would expect at the price.

An absolute must….Valerie our waitress/manager was 110%. Can’t wait to come again…❤️

Excellent breakfast today with brilliant service provided by Dan. The ambience here is always warm and friendly and the food is consistently good.

Eaterie with modern decor that has a lovely atmosphere. Lots of people chatting. Kitchen open. You can see the chefs cooking. Food is delicious. Great breakfasts and brunch menu. Eggs. Bacon and mushrooms with spinach... Smoked salmon ...choice of Italian and continental evening menu. Good choice of wine. Service excellent. April 2024. Had delicious lunch.. Confirm duck, green beans and saute potatoes... Pudding.. Lemoncello tart with raspberry sorbet. Was divine. Great service too. Go there!

The crockery is as old, worn, and marked as virtually the rest of the place. It really is in need of a deep clean and an urgent refurbishment. Our breakfast/brunch, however, has improved in quality as has the service, which is more amenable if still hard to get. Meals are still served luke warm on cold plates, which is off-putting. Pastries and cakes are still poor quality, too, unfortunately. A refurbishment with new tables, chairs, crockery, etc. And more staff providing a better service and it might get more than a third full...

Very attitude onnthe phone she wasn't aware of my disability but it's shows total arrogance and discusting service

We have had a fantastic time, amazing food, wine and surroundings. Highly recommended. I feel relaxed and energised. Service exceptional. Lots of advice on food given. Great experience. Thank you.

We today (Sunday 31st March) dined at Carluccio's and was thoroughly impressed with the excellent service and food quality. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate our needs, especially when we mentioned we were heading to a concert at the NEC. They even sang happy birthday to me in both English and Italian, making my birthday celebration extra special. The prompt service ensured we were able to enjoy our meal without feeling rushed. Overall, it was a delightful experience, and I will definitely be returning to Carluccio's in the future. Grazie mille for a memorable evening!

Dan served up a whole lot of goodies... cakes, pastries and tasty breads. Very nice and very well done. Much appreciated.

We eat lunch at Carluccio's Solihull every week. The service is excellent, especially when Dan looks after us, which is nearly always. He is extremely helpful and suggests alternatives if we are not sure about a side or a dish. We look forward to eating at Carluccios, the staff are very friendly and we have a lovely time.

Went to Carluccio's today for lunch for our wedding anniversary. We ordered from the set menu which saved us almost £20 and the food was exquisite! It was busy but service was still very quick, our food came out fast and fresh. There was a lovely atmosphere and we liked the open kitchen. We would definitely return again to try out other dishes.

Not great. Chicken Saltembocca very dry, plate full of grease. My friends lasagna was cold. Dissapointed😒 . Not the birthday treat i expected. Luckily my friends were good company. Not for me.

The culinary journey at this restaurant is nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment you take your first bite, you're enveloped in a symphony of flavors that captivate the senses. Let's start with the salted chicken – tender pieces of chicken marinated in a delicate blend of spices and salt, resulting in a dish that is both succulent and flavorful. Each bite reveals layers of complexity, with the seasoning perfectly complementing the natural sweetness of the chicken. Next up is the seafood rice, a dish that transports you to the shores of distant seas with its bounty of fresh seafood. Succulent shrimp, tender squid, and plump mussels mingle with fragrant rice, creating a harmonious fusion of land and sea. Every spoonful is a delight, with the flavors of the ocean dancing on your palate. And then there's the confit duck, a masterpiece of culinary craftsmanship. The duck is slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in meat that is meltingly tender and imbued with rich, savory flavors. The skin is rendered to a crispy perfection, providing the perfect contrast to the luscious meat beneath. But it's not just the individual dishes that shine; it's the meticulous attention to detail that elevates the dining experience to new heights. Each ingredient is carefully sourced and expertly prepared, ensuring that every dish is a masterpiece in its own right. With prices ranging from £9-10 per dish, this restaurant offers exceptional value without compromising on quality. And with the added incentive of a 50% discount on your next visit when you keep your receipt, there's even more reason to indulge in this culinary delight.

The cakes and pastries are absolutely delicious. Many thanks to the team, especially Daniel. I would highly recommend Carluccio's 👌

Excellent chocolate and Nutella cheesecake. The atmosphere is great. Service prompt to answer any questions and suggest best options for your need. Location is very good in the middle of the high street. Will visit again to taste food too.

Came here on 17/04, had a really lovely time! The staff were really accommodating, especially our waiter Ethan who was always checking up on us throughout the meal, and was very funny too! Food was really beautiful as well. I had the Arancini (pictured) and the Ravioli di Mare and both were gorgeous. I would say that it is on the pricier side, but justifiable because of the quality of the food. Will definitely return in the future.

Is it really so.difficult to cook a steak? My son ordered a rib eye, medium rare. The first attempt was cold and very bloodied, the second would have made a fine sole for a shoe. Certainly not the standard we expect at Carluccio's .

Great parties and desserts thanks too the team and Dan for the awesome service:)

Received some absolutely delicious pastries and bread from Daniel. The donuts are something else they give Crispy Cremes run for the money light yummy yummy and so flavour full keep up the good work. Your breads are so soft to the squeeze and delightful toasted or just buttered. I give you a double thumbs up and a double high five. You got some mouth watering baking going on keep it up.

Carluccio's never disappoints me. Thank you all.

Very disappointed it was very noisy and food mediocre on this occasion. Probably won't return and wouldn't recover

So so busy but managed to get a table, excellent service from Daniel very attentive despite how busy it was felt like we got full service, food was amazing! Thank you

I'm afraid our feedback on our visit yesterday isn't good. We booked a table for 2.30 and were seated quickly on arrival. However, it was then over 1/2 hr before we were even offered a drink. At that stage we were told the pizza oven wasn't working even though the pizza menus had been placed on the table and 2 of the party had chosen one. Disappointingly, their choices were changed and we then waited a long time for the starters - one of which arrived cold. The mains were ok apart from the seabass which consisted of the smallest fillets I've ever seen and not good value at all. The cold tomato salad they were served with and a handful of rocket with no dressing was really not nice and the tomato salad didn't seem freshly prepared- it was all left on the plate. No one came to ask us if everything was ok with our meal and no one asked us when they came to clear the plates. We usually love Carluccios but sadly not on this occasion. It was an early Mother's Day treat and didn't feel like one at all.

Great meals again. Very busy as usual so service not as quick as it could have been. One strange thing was NO soda available for a white wine & soda drink. We were bought sparkling water with no notice tht they had no soda and not offered any other choices to go with the white wine. Just not good practice. Generally a good experience and more than happy to go back but will ust chose a different drink.

Ordered toasted panettone and poached eggs on ciabatta with smashed avo roasted tomato .. got mine first ( no coffee or coke first) my elderly friend waited and waited. My eggs got colder and colder. Did bring his toasted panettone .. 1/2 cm thick just toasted three rounds. My avo was discoloured no roasted tomato just three slivers .. long teeth cold eggs. Gut take back bring both together. Did complain got 20% off. Not the point it’s about the food … not go back. My Elderly friend said the same.

We are regulars at Carluccio’s Solihull , it is by far the best restaurant in Solihull in our opinion. The food is always excellent , tuna cooked to perfection by Yakeam . Shout out to the whole team and especially Dan who served us on this visit 👍

Our first visit to Carluccio"s Solihull as we're here for the weekend to visit a relative. Really delicious food promptly served by 1st class front of house staff

My Italian father-in-law came to visit. We took him to our favourite restaurant, Carluccio's Solihull. The menu choices suited all our taste buds. The waiter Dan was very efficient and the food arrived soon. The manager Joanna was the highlight. Her friendly and welcoming approach made us feel a part of Carluccio's family. My son just loved the pancakes. Also, thank you to Raluca she has been part of our Carluccios visits for a few years. Visiting Carluccios Solihull is a must, the best Italian restaurant in the UK.

Visited on a Saturday early evening, we hadn't booked and was told rather abruptly that we could only have the table for 1hr 30 mins as they were fully booked. They must use that line so you feel grateful they could fit you in. When we left it was still half empty. The food was very average, my friend enjoyed her pizza but my seafood linguine was quite rubbery and very fishy smelling. The calamari was very chewy Bill came to just over £60 for 2 meals and 2 drinks which is expensive considering we had a pizza and a bowl of pasta. I wouldn't visit again

Great situation in Solihull, however the meal was dreadful….carbonara pizza was awful and the spaghetti bolognaise anything but tasty….tasted like pre made food heated up. Would not recommend at all!

Lovely and intimate, beautiful atmosphere. Food and staff gave a good service. 👍🏼 I'd go back there.

Excellent place when you've gone for a shop in Solihul. Lovely staff and good food. Offer on when I went on Pannetone so might want to see if that's still on..

Came here for dinner with my daughter, I had the lasagne it was ok but I've had better and the portion was small I could have ate 2 ... too small of a portion for the price. My daughter enjoyed her carbonara. Staff were pleasant and helpful

Great place great menu and tasty food 👌thanks Pav and Kinga 😁