Category Archives: Cuisine: Italian

Izza Pizza by Lasan Group – Wood Fired Pizza in Selfridges

Posted on April 16, 2017 by outinbrum

Wood-fired artisan pizzas with an unusual sourdough base have arrived in Selfridges Birmingham this week with the launch of the Lasan Group’s latest venture, Izza Pizza. Local chef Aktar Islam, a regular face on BBC’s Saturday Morning Kitchen and Great British … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: The Bullring, Cuisine: Italian, Cuisine: Pizza, Price: Average, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Gavino’s Italian

Posted on October 16, 2016 by outinbrum

We wouldn’t normally head to Wylde Green for dinner, it’s not known for its culinary excellence.  Our friends however said we must try the 80’s dining experience that is Gavino’s Italian Restaurant, promising Cinzano and melon boats aplenty.  Understand though … Continue reading →

Posted in Birmingham Restaurant, birmingham restaurant review, Cuisine: Italian, Price: Get your dad to pay - above average, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Emporio Maria

Posted on March 18, 2015 by outinbrum

It’s been a while since I’ve dined under a cypress tree fresco, I think it was 1997 in fact when the world was going Changing Rooms mad, but we did so at Emporio Maria Italian Restaurant on Harborne High Street … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Harborne, Cuisine: Italian, Price: Average, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Getting Some Ciao at Cielo

Posted on March 9, 2014 by outinbrum

Like so many people I used to think Italian food was all about spaghetti, pizza, ravioli, and lasagne. A couple of trips to Italy has however set me straight, there’s so much more that’s a celebration of seafood, meat, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Brindley Place, Cuisine: Italian, Price: Get your dad to pay - above average, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Piccolino Birmingham

Posted on November 10, 2012 by outinbrum

Oozells Square is almost entirely hidden between Broad Street and Brindley Place, and tends to escape the worst of the drunken antics from the Broad Street drink-till-you-drop establishments. It’s home to a number of venues including Thai Edge, Ikon Gallery … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Brindley Place, Cuisine: Italian, Price: Average, Venue type: Bar, Venue type: Cocktail Bar, Venue type: Restaurant | 3 Comments

Fumo – Venetian Tapas

Posted on October 9, 2012 by outinbrum

San Carlo, on Temple Street, has been a staple of the Birmingham dining scene since the early nineties and is a favourite of, perhaps, the more affluent and older crowd. Its new next door neighbour, Fumo Restaurant, is younger and … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Colmore Business District, Cuisine: Italian, Price: Average, Venue type: Bar, Venue type: Cocktail Bar, Venue type: Restaurant, Venue type: Wine Bar | Leave a comment