The Little Owl - Carta

Jilabi

➤ 2065 Coventry Road Sheldon Birmingham, West Midlands B26 3DY, B92, Solihull, United Kingdom

Carta • Indian • Asiatic • Chicken • Fast Food

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"We booked Jilabi last minute to host a 40th birthday party for 25 family members. We were allocated a private function room and given support in planning the menu to meet the needs of our party. From start to finish we experienced tasty food but the customer service was certainly amongst the best we have ever experienced. Unfortunately the cake that we had purchased had been left out of the fridge (error on our part) and collapsed as soon as the waiters were due to bring it in. The workers discreetly notified us and arranged a similar cake from the same cake shop in such a short amount of time. After our mains came the freebies that we hadn’t requested but were provided complimentary by the restaurant. First came chocolate cake with ice cream and fresh Indian sweets. Then came a mock tail that was absolutely delicious. They then served us huge fresh fruit platters followed by our choice of tea or coffee. We paid a modest bill for this exceptional meal and will be sure to attend again in the future."

Shabar Restaurant

➤ 4 Arden Oak Rd, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Carta • Asian • Balti • Curry • Indian

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"We booked by telephone after leaving a voicemail message... they call back and confirmed they could fit us in for a table of 9.. the waiter suggested we all have a mix tandor. Starter... assume this wpuld make it easy for the kitchen even thou the place was less than 1/2 full.... The starters where very nice... no probs.... Then the main course... everyone thought the food was very bland no spice or flavor to the meals... being the brave fool I wanted to send my meal back as I had selected a spicy kabab from the Cheifs special menu... so I expected some spicy and a bit of taste... both of which where lacking... I tried to get a watiers attention for 5 mins... and no one aas maming sure the table was happy... the only way I got attention was to phone from the table to ask for a waiter.... !!!!... never had to do that before... sent my meal back reordered a Balti of which they just made HOT probs to teach a customer who had dared to complain.. Never going back which is a shame as I entertain at least 5 or 6 customers every month.... too much goid food on offer in the area to go through that again....."

Peel's Restaurant

➤ Hampton Manor, Shadowbrook Lane Hampton-in-Arden Solihull, West Midlands B92 0EN, B92 0AE, United Kingdom

Carta • Beer • British • Bakeries • Creative British

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"We visit Peels about once a year, this is the third time we’ve chosen the tasting menu. We have always had a fabulous time. The format has changed so that you can choose either a 4 or 7 course tasting menu. There is now no a la carte option. We chose the 4 course tasting menu with the accompanying flight of wines. The flight of wines option was £55 each. In contrast to previous years, the wine served was very frugal. Between 4 people I doubt we enjoyed more 2 bottles of wine in volume, at the absolute most, though I appreciate you are getting the benefit of a wine description as it is being poured parsimoniously. The ingredient combinations for each of the four courses were quite safe bland, some of the textures not quite right. The meal was rescued a little by the chef’s additional extras which were more flavoursome than the main dishes. The environment the ambience were very enjoyable, though the service became a little ragged as the night wore on. We used gift vouchers which made a partial contribution to the meal (without going into detail) the handling of these was clumsy to say the least. Normally I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Peels but, on this experience given the expense, I couldn’t currently do so. In short, I suggest that Peels needs to up its game, especially where the food is concerned."

La Nonna

➤ 16 Arden Oak RoadWest Midlands B26 3LX, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Carta • Steak • Pasta • Coffee • Italian

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"What a hidden gem! This restaurant is like a little slice of Italy. We made a reservation before heading to the World Resort to see Peter Kay, and we were pleasantly surprised by how close this place was to all the chaos. The food at this cozy restaurant was fantastic, with an extensive menu offering something for everyone. The dishes we ordered were delicious and the portion sizes were very generous. I started with the Caprese salad, which was light and flavorful, followed by a fantastic dish of monkfish, mussels, and garlic mash from the specials menu. My wife enjoyed the bruschetta with mushrooms and dolcelatte cheese, which was delicious and big enough for two to share. She then had the polio bianca neve, another tasty and delightful dish. The rest of our group had bruschetta with tomatoes and fried calamari, followed by Tagliatelle Pollo e Gamberetti. We managed to squeeze in dessert despite feeling full, and it was all worth it. If you're in the area, don't miss out on this amazing food. Support local businesses and you won't be disappointed. It's just a shame that it's over an hour away from home – but we'll definitely find a reason to come back!"

Sapore

➤ 2250 Coventry Road, Birmingham I-B26 3JH, United Kingdom

Carta • Vegan • Italian • European • Vegetarian

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"A great family run Italian restaurant It was a last minute booking for a Friday evening sand it was way to get a a table for us. The place had live music during the night. The portions are good as the taste. loved the pizza and pasta. Bread comes complimentary, so you can plan your dishes accordingly. I will visit again. Vegetarian options: Got a lot of vegetarian options Parking: You can near the supermarket Wheelchair accessibility: It’s accessible."