Harden's says

This longstanding family-run Italian in Islington Row, Edgbaston, now has a kitchen run by MasterChef: The Professionals’ 2019 winner Stu Deeley. His pasta and other dishes won a rave review from Tom Parker Bowles in the Daily Mail.

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Summary

£59
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4
Very Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

The ownership hasn’t changed, but this “small”, long-standing family-run Italian at Five Ways now has a kitchen run by MasterChef: The Professionals’ 2019 winner Stu Deeley. “It was previously a fairly intimate spot serving enjoyable Italian food reflecting the owner’s cultural heritage. The comfortable relaxed atmosphere persists, but the style is now more in the nature of small plates of extremely well prepared and presented dishes that are very fairly priced. Italian dishes can still be found on the menu but the choice is now broader”. (As well as this positive feedback, good vibes from The Daily Mail’s Tom Parker Bowles, who – in his March 2024 review – dubbed it a “Brummie Beauty”).

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22 - 224 Islington Row Middleway, Edgbaston, B15 1LD

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£8.80 £15.00 £0.00 £10.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £39.00
Filter Coffee £0.00
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 10.00%
22 - 224 Islington Row Middleway, Edgbaston, B15 1LD
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
Tuesday5 pm‑9:15 pm
Wednesday5 pm‑9:15 pm
Thursday5 pm‑9:15 pm
Friday12 pm‑9:15 pm
Saturday12 pm‑9:15 pm
SundayCLOSED

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