A highly regarded Greek-Italian restaurant in a characterful old Knowle building, offering polished, flavourful cooking and friendly service, with stairs, tight seating and occasional service or portion concerns to consider.
Eros Restaurant delivers strong food quality and attentive service that consistently earn praise from its loyal following, anchored by fresh Mediterranean cooking and warm hospitality. The historic village setting and charming atmosphere create genuine appeal, though the compact layout and occasional service inconsistencies keep it from reaching the very top tier. Solid execution across the board makes this a reliable destination for Greek and Italian dining.
Eros occupies a quirky old building on Knowle High Street, where low beams, cosy rooms and plenty of character do as much scene-setting as the food. Diners often describe a warm, intimate welcome and attentive service; one celebration review effectively found the team polished without being intrusive. The trade-off is a compact layout: busy evenings can become loud, and tall guests should watch the beams. The kitchen sits between Greek tradition and familiar Italian comfort, with the current menu ranging from kleftiko, souvlaki and gemista to seafood pasta, pizza and steak. Reviews are especially enthusiastic about tender lamb, simply grilled sea bass, chicken souvlaki and well-presented starters. A meal is not cheap once starter and dessert are added, but the pricing is broadly defensible for the setting and cooking; portions may feel modest to bigger appetites, and the menu is more elevated Mediterranean than truly fine dining. Families can manage here, but should plan rather than assume. The menu offers approachable choices including Margherita pizza, spaghetti Bolognese, penne, fries, chicken dishes and ice cream, plus useful vegetarian and vegan options. There is no dedicated children's menu in the supplied menu, and one Mother's Day visit reported slow service and no kids' menu, while stairs and cramped access make pushchairs and mobility limitations difficult. Book a downstairs table if possible and confirm arrangements in advance.
Area vibe: Suburban village high street with independent shops, eateries and local services.
Safety: Generally safe with good lighting and steady footfall in early evenings, quieter late at night.
What's nearby: High Street location near local shops, banks, bus stops and residential streets; close to Solihull town centre by short drive.
The strongest choices span tender Greek lamb, simply grilled fish, souvlaki, and polished Italian classics.
Expect a cosy but cramped setting, occasional noise and slow service, and a bill that can feel high if portions do not satisfy a big appetite.
Its memorable old-building charm comes with cosy rooms, low beams, and a noticeably louder atmosphere when the restaurant fills.