Posted Monday, June 27, 2011
The Ferryman
Wow! Excellent food, beautifully presented. Service was very good and the whole place has a a lovely, fresh seaside feel to it.
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Favourite: Tiramisu to die for!
Mrs G

Posted Monday, April 27, 2009
Janito Restaurant Knowle
Friendly staff, good value for money food, easy parking, would return again
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Favourite: Blade of beef
Julia

Posted Monday, February 2, 2009
Pizza Hut - Touchwood
Worst place to eat in solihull. Only got free refill on the fizzy drinks after asking over and over again. Other people had same problem. Staff none to bright. Was asked after going to pay the bill how much change should I be given. Food apart from some of the Pizza's were not worth paying for.
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Favourite: None
J Pugh

Posted Monday, October 27, 2008
Bluebell Gastro Pub Henley
Popped in for Cream teas (2) midweek.  Lovely surprise, Large warm (homemade)? scone, (tasted like it) and generous portions of thick cream and tasty jam with ample tea in pot. Friendly staff in tasteful environment.  Have booked a Christmas dinner on the strength of that visit.
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Terry & Val

Posted Thursday, September 25, 2008
Giovanni's
A top quality Italian restaurant with an Italian (Giovanni) in the kitchen. Well worth a visit to Dickens Heath to sample really good Italian food
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Favourite: Spaghetti Bolognese
Gary Smith

Posted Monday, July 28, 2008
Becketts Farm
Not sure if this comes under Solihull but still a fantastic place to visit! They have just undergone a refurbishment and the new decor is light and cheery with a good mix of traditional and modern touches. The breakfast is unbeatable only problem is trying to finish it all. Being able to then go into the farm shop for goodies to take home only adds to the experience. Will definitely be back
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Favourite: All day Breakfast
Nicola Smith

Posted Monday, October 8, 2007
Handmade Burger Co. Touchwood, Solihull
Ok, so if you're one of the few people in Birmingham and Solihull that hasn't tried the amazing burgers at The Handmade Burger Co. then shame on you. ever since i went to their restaurant in Bindley place last year, I've been hooked. I've been trying to work my way through their massive menu for a long time now, and am not even half way through it. I highly recommend it, and now they've opened one in Touchwood its even easier for us small town Solihull shoppers to get to it. There's no excuses)
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Favourite: Mexican Salsa burger - STUNNING!!!
Chris

Posted Monday, October 8, 2007
The NDN, Shirley High street
Superb food in a relaxed, clean and comfortable environment.  Attentive and unfussy service that doesn't try to be over-friendly. Excellent value set-priced specials all week. Portions are not the biggest but we never leave this restaurant hungry. Food is terrifically well cooked and delicate - unlike some places where all the curries taste the same!  More people should go here as it's quiet most nights.
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Favourite Meal: Chicken tikka bhuna
Rob

Posted Monday, July 30, 2007
Pizza Hut
When I went here for a birthday party I found pizza hut a very good place to eat. There were 5 of us and although one of the food arrived later then the others I would recommend it to others.
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Sheena

Posted Monday, November 20, 2006
LSQ2
Outstanding food and service well worth the visit my new favourite restaurant
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Favourite Meal: kangaroo
John

Posted Thursday, August 24, 2006
Lake at Barston
Went to see a Soul & Motown tribute (why did the band end up in black vests??) Food bland, asked for water on the table and the waitresses brought the glasses with her finger inside. The waitress when clearing the table asked for plates to be passed to her. Lovely venue, just let down by food & service. Shame really.
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Neil

Posted Thursday, July 13, 2006
Thai Village in Knowle
This is a fabulous authentic Thai restaurant and the food is cooked in authentic flavours, it was delicious. The staff are beautiful and polite people and it is a pleasure to be in a restaurant of such a high calibre of decoration and great service
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Favourite Meal: Duck.
Marilyngail

Posted Thursday, March 2, 2006
The Boat Inn at Catherine de Barnes
A real shame that the Boat doesn't provide a full waitress service. Especially when you take a party of 13 for a 75th birthday meal and have to take orders from your party yourself, then go to the bar to order starters and main courses, then repeat this for the puddings! Considering some of the main meals cost in excess of £15.00 I would have expected a better service, or just some kind of service.
Onto the food, my duck with apple sauce had a wonderful sauce but the duck had burnt skin and had clearly been left on a hot plate to dry out. Vegetables were over cooked and limp. The starter of sesame coated chicken skewers was fine but excessively priced at £4.55. A fine chocolate torte bought a little light relief to a disappointing occasion.
A great shame that a pub that clearly has the potential to be an excellent restaurant doesn't work that little harder to please and impress. Having spent over £300 within a few hours I would have expected more.
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A Richards

Posted Monday, February 7, 2005
Dal Forno Restaurante, Tile House Lane,
Excellent home cooked food, cosy, nice atmosphere
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Favourite Meal: Scampi Pizioala
Angela

Posted Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Fleur de Lys, Lapworth
In the past I have had some nice food in this canal - side pub, although it's always a bit on the pricy side.  So now it has gone non-smoking throughout my family and I decided to splash out on a late Sunday meal.  I was appalled at the choice and quality of food.  The only half decent dish had between 6 people was a steak and chips!  Famous for their pies, mine was okay, but was spoilt by overcooked cabbage and carrots on the side as well as re - heated new potatoes; easy to distinguish from the freshly cooked ones mixed in with them!  The one vegetarian dish on the menu was a tasteless pasta, and the roasted chicken had more salt in it than the dead sea.  I do hope this nice pub sorts its food out as it is has a lovely cosy atmosphere, but until I hear reports of improvement I'll stick to just having a drink; I'll eat elsewhere.
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Favourite Meal: none
Alice Andrews

Posted Monday, December 6, 2004
The Punch Bowl at Lapworth
We had a great meal, John Dory fish chicken pasta with dolcalette chocolate crunch pudding to name but a few items on the menu. Lovely atmosphere easy listening soulful Eryka Baddu playing in the background, but not to loud so that you could hear each other speak . The decor held a lovely balance of contemporary with  mixed with old style. Our waitress was great and all plates were cleaned.
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Favourite Meal: The John Dory
Jacquie

Posted Tuesday, December 9, 2003
The Boot, Lapworth
Excellent food, lively atmosphere, prices reflect the quality.
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Paul Judd

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