My inamorata and I were in town for a business trip a couple weeks back and were lucky enough to find this gem while taking a stroll down Camelback to explore what Phoenix had to offer. We were so pleased with the fig jam and prosciutto pizza, the personalized service and ambiance that we decided to come back for the chef's tasting menu on day two of our visit.
We went all in and had a ten (10) course tasting menu (call ahead). Staff took the time to explain the dishes, often the sourcing and of course the seasonality. Chef Degel often has a whimsical approach to his dishes. You will find little wink's in his pasta creations and specials. Some of highlights included A mortadella agnolotti pasta is an analog to childhood favorite bologna and cheese while the English Pea Cappelletti en Brodo is essentially an Italian Wonton soup. The salmon crudo (raw salmon, strawberries, jalepeno and advocado) was refreshing while still taking the palette on a little journey of taste and texture. My partner had a crush on the Berry Soup and Oatmeal Stout panna cotta (it seems these are in house treats and not farmed out) for dessert. If you have the time and appetite take a run at the Chefs tasting menu ...you won't be left wanting.
Solo's setting is a step up and fit for a special occasion or date, the staff willing and knowledgeable the food satisfying and playful. Solo is a bit hidden in its corridor off Camelback Rd and lacks an obvious street view but is truly a gem worth searching for.
We will be back on next visit to Phoenix.