Pssst. Want to get the inside track on the best places to eat?
The Insider – our man who knows where to go to eat in the Black Country and Staffordshire will be giving you the lowdown on the best places to eat and drink and telling you where’s hot and where’s not for a night out.
And he’s coming to a pub, restaurant or cafe near you.
Whether it’s traditional or trendy, focused on families or great for good old-fashioned food and service, The Insider is on the case and looking for Express & Star readers to point him in the direction of their favourite places.
Have you had any good experiences worth sharing with him? Perhaps you’ve got a favourite pub which is always packed or know of some place where the price and portions are just fantastic. Maybe you can’t get enough of the cosy atmosphere at your local, know of a gem of a place where the size of the steaks is the talking point, or somewhere that’s a little bit quirky or special?
Could it be your top choice for an enjoyable experience guaranteed does a delicious Sunday roast at ridiculously low prices, has unbeatable offers for pensioners, or packs in the punters due to its great grub and friendly banter?
The Insider will go along and check out your recommendations and report back every week with everything you need to know, from the friendliness of the staff to the quality of the food, along with any other observations he picks up on.
We all love a memorable meal but when combined with ambience, spot-on service, reasonable prices and nice surroundings, it’s worth recommending.
Each week The Insider will be reporting back from his visits around the area.
And his observations will prove unmissable for readers contemplating where to go to spend their hard-earned cash.
He said: “I’ll be looking for the area’s best places to eat and drink, from bostin’ boozers to country pubs and quaint cafes, and I’m looking forward to hearing all your suggestions.
“Tell me where you go for a night out and why you love it, and I’ll check out as many places as I can.”
So it’s over to you, readers – give us your top eating out tip-offs and let The Insider do the rest.
Write to The Insider, 51-53 Queen Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1ES, e-mail theinsider@expressandstar.co.uk or leave your comments below and they’ll be passed on to The Insider.
166 Comments
I think the best place you can eat is at The Copper Bowl. It has a beautiful buffet and so many varieties of dishes to choose from. Furthermore the waiters are helful.
Well i like it there they offer chips too. So go on give it a try
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TRY THE FOX AT SHIPPERLY, THE FOOD IS FANTASTIC
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One of the nicest places to eat is The Badger Inn in Eccleshall.
Its a modest looking pub,but inside its wonderful.
The landlord is fantastic nothing is to much trouble for him and his staff and the food is wonderful,very well priced and the service has now got up to speed.
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I say the best place to eat out is the POLONIA RESTAURANT AT MARKET PLACE,GREAT BRIDGE.
They are most helpful and the food is gorgeous be prepared as dishes are POLISH in the main but the prices are very modest to say the least.
So go on treat yourself and try the POLONIA you will not regret it.
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Although it’s expensive, it’s got to be the Bilash on Cheapside. Best curries around without a doubt.
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On a visit to friends in the U K we went to a local Pub “Hare&Hounds” at Shenstone Nr. Kidderminster, we went there on 4 occasions during a week. The food was fantastic, perfectly cooked vegetables, wonderful mouth-watering pastry on meat pies etc.Good steaks, beautiful Lamb, all very pleasently served, proper portions of food, clean.Wood fire in the fireplace. I cannot praise this pub enough, its quality and selection far outways some of the so called stared Resturants, oh and its sweets are superb. Cost for two people including wine , sweets and coff. approx £30.This is a must for anyone within striking distance.No big advertising signs, just looks like a normal pub.
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If you are looking for a good greasy fry up, you have got to go to Jeans cafe on Bilston Road, Wolverhampton. It is your basic transport cafe with no frills but does one of the best Sausage and Egg sandwiches and offers great value. A night on the town with a good knees try Zorbas Dance Stafford Street, Wolverhampton. Very quiet on Tuesday to Thursday nights but if you like Greek Food, book up for a Friday or Saturday as there is a three course meal and live Greek entertainment into the early hours. Good value as the entertainment comes free.
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the Lai-do on the Birmingham new road- exquisite cantonese served superbly in a tin foil try, if heaven were made of foil, this is what it would be!
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I’d have to agree with ‘The Monkey Nut’, £3.70 for 3 in 1 is fantastic value!
the prawn crackers are to die for and the staff are very friendly, although if i were to improve the lai-do i would introdue seating arrangements.
sit down lai-do, lai-do sit down!
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Lai Do, B’ham New Road, Coseley. Exquisite Cantonese food! Very friendly staff always a smile on their face, good value for money £3.70 for a 3 in 1 special doesn’t get much better than that! I highly recommend the Lai Do on the B’ham New Road Coseley it’s to die for! Bon Appetite!
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Carlton’s Caribbean Cuisine…….YUM…. or a nice family meal at the Fox at Shipley or Penn Cottage - although I havent been there for a while!!
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The best place near us to eat is the Plum Pudding near Rugeley, the food is just fantastic, as soon as you walk in the place smells of nice food and the staff are really friendy, well worth a visit ‘The Insider’!
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T TROOPER Resaurant at Wall Nr Lichfield has new owners,Denise is a fine hostess and all the staff are friendly.Barry is an excellent chef and the food is superb.I am a good eater but the portions are so generous I have yet to eat three courses.the prices are very reasonable and I will keep returning.
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As soon as you walk through the door Don Vito warmly welcomes you and ushers you upstairs
to meet Panos the incredible cocktail barman. All cocktails are made with passion using
fresh fruits & herbs a little time consuming but worth waiting for.
The menu is awesome. Fresh fish, pasta, pizza,chicken,steak cooked to perfection.
Service is efficient,staff are polite helpful & attentive. The atmosphere is buzzing on
Saturdays so a quiet romantic meal would be better celebrated on a week night.
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The Wagon & Horses in Wombourne is a great place to eat, the staff are friendly & the food is delicious, also the Three Hammers Bistro at the golf club in Coven is an ideal place for a special occasion, they go out of their way to add the extra little touches.
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We would highly recommend our local THE TIGER in walstead road delves walsall
It is a cosy pub packed to the hilt with fascinating
Jack Daniels memorabilia.
The food is freshly prepared good portions and excellent quality.the price of a meal ranges from £3.50 to £6.95 for steak the salad is always the freshest that we ever eat out even the coleslaw is homemade.there is a nice atmosphere
The Tiger is well worth a visit.
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I would recommend the Prince of Wales pub on the Tipton Road in Sedgley on a Sunday. There is a two course carvery which is fantasic and brilliant for the price of £5.95 for adults and £3.95 for children, with brilliant staff and management so its great atmosphere to be in!
The Prince of Wales is a pub worth visiting!!
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the fox at shipley is a must.
The new management “Kerry and Neil”have created a
super atmosphere and the service is excellent.
The sizzler steak is to die for.
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one of the best breakfasts to be had is from MG diner on the birmingham new road near the old GKN site.Its good value always hot and delivered with a smile and as engineers we know where the best cafe are.
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I ate at the khusboo on the birmingham new road last night.
i have to say that it wasnt the best.
a little pricey and the staff werent very helpful, however if you are tanked up on lager and fancy a no frills masalla, it does the trick.
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Ate at MG’s diner on the B/ham new Rd. The breakfast is very good value and very hot.
Try it out i’m sure you’ll agree.
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i ate at Dhillions in Bradley at the weekend, it’s a mix between turkish, greek and idian cuisine and it was delightful, good value, great service and the kebab was sumptiuos, i recommend this place highly, very upmarket though, best get the penguin suit on!
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“WOW” if you want a good breakfast on a sunday morning you must try “MG’S Cafe” its the best around it must be “Michelin stars” standard
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I’ve recently been working as a surveyor along Birmingham New Road Wolverhampton (WV4) and ate breakfast every day at MG’s Cafe. Wow! Not only were portions more than adequate but the quality was always excellent and fresh. My job means I have to eat at many many places around the UK and this undoubtedly has been the best brekkies. My waistline says so also!
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For a really good curry try the Rangamati, Lichfield Rd in Wednesfield. Food quality & presentation is second to none, the service is 100% with staff who treat you as a friend not as a customer,,,,,Sundays are great with an all you can eat buffet at a reasonable price.
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The best place i have been so far is wing wah in birmingham there is so much to choose from with the buffet
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rose village at roseville coseley offers an all you can eat for 9.50 on sunday lunchtimes.you couldn’t ask for better service and all food is cooked freshly as you ask for it.superb food and no limit to what you would like to try with help in ordering of you are not sure.friendly staff will make your visit a memorable one.
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After hearing the Fox at Shipley was under new ownership I decided that it was time I returned, & see if it had improved since the previous owner.
What a delight it was to walk into a warm & welcoming pub, it was lighter & cleaner, and there is a new seating area with leather settees to relax if only wanting a drink.
The staff were extremely friendly, polite and very helpful.
The Menu for April offers a 2 for 1 offer, which is excellent value for money with plenty of choice
The food was superb, and was accompanied by a great bottle of red wine.
I am so glad that I returned and would like to wish the new owners Kerry & Neil all the best for the future and I’m sure I will be seeing a lot more of them & their staff, as there are so many more dishes on the menu i want to try!
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Our favourite place to eat is The Rainbow in Coven.
We are always greeted by the Manager with a smile. It has a warm and friendly atmosphere and very polite and attentive staff. There is always offers on the excellent varity of meals served. You do need to book as it is a very popular place.
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Good fresh home cooked food at the Holly Bush Seighford, Stafford. And Monday night is Steak Night only £5,99. A lovely friendly atmosphere I find it hard to beat.
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The best place i have eaten recently was without a doubt the Springhill, Warstones Road. The menu offered a large variety of delicious and hearty food which was presented in an eye-catching and contemporary style. The service was great with all 13 meals arriving hot, at the same time, exactly as requested and very tasty. The group of all ages ranging from 7 - 78 all were pleased and would recommend it to anyone who wants good food for a good price. 10 out of 10.
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For a decent Brekkie or sandwich try Kels Munch box in upper church lane Tipton , have been going there for years and the food and staff couldn’t be better.
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PEDRO’s Kingswinford is an excellent Indian resturante for over 2yrs we have been there and every time we and various friends have always had a good tasty meal without a doubt. Try it its a great place.
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I’ve travelled extensively all over the world and eaten in many excellent restaurants.
However one of my all time favourites is “Made in Thai” in Wolverhampton.
The food is amazing and the service excellent.
It has a really good vegetarian range too.
Thai food is often overlooked as people tend to stick to Chinese.
Give it a whirl,you next favourite meal could be just around the corner!!
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The Vine known as the Bull & Bladder, Delph Rd,Brierley Hill.
Spend £2.50 on the lunch and you won’t neeed to eat for the rest of the day.
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try trindles restaurant at the station hotel dudley the food is great and not too overpriced especially there 3 course sunday lunch for £7.95 i had a gorgeous homemade toffee cheesecake to die for
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Some of the best food to be had in Wolverhampton surely has to be on the Dudley Road many of the Pubs offer a Tandori Mixed Grill for a very reasonable price (£5)! Personal favourite at the moment is the Kings Arm but they’re all really good!
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the best pub to eat at in wolverhampton has got to be the rose & crown on the penn road, a friend of mine intoroduced me to it a month ago, the menu is wonderful the food comes piping hot and are all at very resonable prices, we ate there a couple days ago and both ate for £7! got a lovely selection of house wines too the house rose wine is a must.
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the rose & crown on penn road, wolverhampton is a must try, went there with a friend last month and again a couple days ago their menu is wonderful lots of choice, food portions generous and mon-sat 2.30pm to 6pm two eat for £7. we also tried the rose house wine very nice a must try definately
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The Toad in the Hole Cafe, Hainge Rd,Tividale is brilliant. Friendly staff, very clean and freshly prepared food at reasonable prices. It’s in the middle of an industrial estate but don’t let all those men in greasy overalls put you off, it’s a fab place to eat in or out.
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Just read The Insider’s view on Di Napoli,Oldbury.Can’t agree more it’s an excellent place to eat. The food and atmosphere is brilliant, it makes you feel as though you’re at home. We visited the same night as your undercover reporter,we recognised the wedding proposal and birthday, and so did another famous person,a national DJ no less. This shows how the Di Napoli name has spread.Excellent or should I say Bellisimo!
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The Sharzia Owen St,Tipton. Excellent curries,best in the Blackcountry. Sometimes a slow service due to their popularity but always friendly and definitely worth the wait. Massive portions,freshly made at very reasonable prices.A take away and delivery service is also available.
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Phoenix Dragon,Carters Green,West Bromwich. Excellent chinese buffet restaurant,friendly helpful but not overbearing staff as in some chinese/cantonese restaurants. The food tastes very individually done and not mass produced,you can taste the flavours in each dish and the menu is changed depending on seasonal products.A good selection on the buffet which always means we go back again and again.
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Pedro,s kingswinford, excellent food. Excellent service and nice staff
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My all time favourite place is La Tasca restaurant in Broad syrett, Birmingham.
This is a lovely Spanish Tapas restaurant which is dimly lit and can be a place to have a nice romantic candlelit meal or for family ocassions. On cetain days there is also Salsa dancing on the dance floor nearby (optional!)
The food is delicious and the menu large and varied.The food can be ordered individually in small portions, so you can order lots of different dishes or have a set meal. Altough it is not cheap-its worth it!
On a more competitive note the Tipton Pie factory does a lovely meal for under ten pounds per person!
It was delicious, filling and well worth the visit!
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Try the newly open buffet restaurant BIG PAN in bilston road, willenhall, so many selections and decoration is brillian
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The Royal Oak Tettenhall Wood is a great place to eat. Excellent food, a varied and value for money menu. The food is freshly cooked and ample portions, you will struggle to eat a pudding!!! If you also like traditional ales, the guest beers area must. If you are in the area give it a try.
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Start the day the T.G’s way, T.G’s Diner in blowers green road Dudley, serves home cooked food 7 days a week breakfasts/lunches are freshley cooked everything is prepared in an open plan kitchen so you can see everything thats going on the staff are friendly dressed smartly and curtious, if they don’t know your name when you go in they will certainly know it by the next time you visit, the welcome is always big good value good food and plenty of it i would drive 5 miles out of my way to eat at T.G’s try it once you won’t be dissapointed and you will certainly go back for more.
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Ye Olde Toll House in Willenhall is a very pleasant place to eat. You can’t fault the food, the service or the price. I’ve been a few times and had an enjoyable experience every time.
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I LOVE Bella in Chapel Ash (Wolves). The food is gorgeous, and the service is great. Pasta, pizza, fish, meat and vegetarian.. lovely starters and side dishes (the olives are gorgeous), garlic bread etc etc.. The prices are good too.. starters for around £5-6, pasta for around £7-13 (£12ish for a big bowl of seafood linguine.. yumm)! I go there quite a lot, and have never had a bad meal.
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For a brilliant Indian cuisine try Indigo in Aldridge - take your own drink and the food and restaurant decor/service are superb - Bon Apetite - Enjoy
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Ihave to agree with John Pauls comments about the Big Pan on the Bilston Road in Willenhall . The food is out of this world , the waitresses are really friendly and efficient and the refurbishment is amazing . As the previous owner I saw the building after the vandals had mutilated it . What John and his team have created from that mess is nothing short of a miracle . It is a pleasure to now have somewhere nice to go with the family for a top class meal .Excellent value for money as well . Well done !!
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The Gulshan, Bilston.
Simply the best there is. Abdul jalil the owner and award winning head chef is helpful, over generous with portions and a gifted chef. Having been visiting on a Monday night for the past 20+ years I can say from experience it has no equal, and I have tried a few, believe me !
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Whilst I agree with the comments made by someone in the E & S on Saturday about the Red Mango on the Wolverhampton Road being an excellent venue I would also like to nominate The Shalimar in the High Street in West Bromwich. The food and service are second to none and the staff are always willing to help and friendly. I’ve been going there for about 8 years and never had a bad meal yet.
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I liked the Hare and Hounds in wolverhampton on Stowheath Lane. Now its closed down, but it had nice food. compliments to the cook.
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eastern promise on lye high st the best indian cuisine around and the owner blakey is really friendly,
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try the windmill in gentleshaw on cannock chase fantastic food and if you like somewhere special why dont you try the old school house at weford A5 towards tamworth outstanding
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Give me a break with copperbowl- onion rings and chips?, all the reviews do not seem to give dudley a chance, anybody heard of ‘Rose of Kashmir’ in Dudley try it even at 3 am in the morning quality halal food!
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I love the new inns on the bilston road. it is an oriental buffet, £9.90 for 1 adult all you can eat! The staff are very friendly and helpful.
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Jewel in the crown for me is Thai Edge
Brindley Square Birmingham. Thai Food to die for !
Also at the other end of the spectrum Flames
Indian Restaurant in Penkridge take your own Booze very good value
Good Pub Food can also be found at the Bell at Stretton
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New contemporary Indian restaurant opened in Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton, called the Cafe Rickshaw, Fantastic food and service.
Great place to Dine and wine if you want to impress your clients, Family and Friends.
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The Bulls Head Inn at Chelmarsh.5miles south of Bridgnorth,what a find,its got the lot,food, excellent locally sourced produce,location,music,over night accommodation and a warm welcome.The ultimate country Inn.
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we recently tried the maharaja on the tettenhall road, one of the best indian restaurants ive been to, good prices and the food was brilliant. not all dishes tasting pretty much the same, as you find in a lot of indian restaurants. give it a go.
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Went to try out cafe Rickshaw, Chapel Ash after reading the review on Insider website.
Food and service fantastic and love the garnishing. This palce surely has put Chapel Ash in the map.
Well done cafe Rickshaw team.
We wish you all the best.
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Drop into zest at tettenhall for fantastic coffee and wonderfull food. The staff are very friendly and wellcoming and the service is second to none.
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Hello !!
i think that yuo should try caffe grande in dudley stone street
In my oppinion aviod lunch times because it iz very busy
the food is fantastic me and my husband went on a evening and we had tapas as starters for main a porcini mushrooms and a jerk chicken
this saturday they have a great singer called sarah kershaw
i asked if they are open every evening and they said only friday and saturday live music !
Go and try this place it is dudleys best kept secret!!
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Tiger Wok - Compton.
Bella - Chapel Ash.
Great food, value and service. Very friendly staff.
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defonatley the new inns, in bilston
real cheap and a great range of chinese food to eat all you can
defonatley a must
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Early evening menu at Cafe Rickshaw, Chapel Ash is fantastic value for money. Food is well garnished and delicious. Great way to finish of the day.
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Go to The KINVER TANDOORI, in Kinver High Street; it knocks the spots off any competition for a great curry.
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My favouite place is French connection, High Street. dudley. I haev ham salad on a brown baguette every day and is a bargain at £1.69. some days it is on special and is only £1.50. they also sell Pizza slices, sausages roll and a range of Walkers crips!!
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If you want a good indian restaurant with a great friendly atmosphere and a consistently high standard of food whether you are eating in or getting takeout try the Rangamati, Lichfield Road, Wednesfield. Not only is the food and atmosphere good but the draft Cobra is also well kept. The new desert menu also looks great ! Please visit and report to you readers
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Have to agree with Darren & Beverley, have had takeaways from Rangamati in Wednesfield for around 15 years and the food has always been of a high standard.
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The Bella Luna, Bearwood, this is not the cheapest Italian restaraunt but it is well worth every penny, very friendly staff and gorgeous food.
Also for very good value nice meals, try the Thorns pub.
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Just had a Saturday night with friends at La Plancha in Moseley village.
The Tapas - Absolutely FANTASTIC! I have never been that big a fan of tapas, but the selection here and quality was superb.
We opted for the Gourmet menu, which for £20 per head was tremendous value with dish after dish. Plus it includes all sweets and coffees.
Live it up and go for the cocktails too!
Cant recommend highly enough.
Mark
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Wendy’s Salt & Pepper Pot in Blackheath is truly amazing. It,s stuck at the side of Barclays Bank so can be overlooked. The owner and all staff are friendly,as are the regulars,it is spotlessly clean and has a very modern,homely interior. The menu is brilliant from a hearty breakfast to meals that are truly homemade and is reasonably priced. Can’t praise it enough you need to visit to see why it leaves me speechless.
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The Toad in the Hole cafe on Hainge Rd, Tividale is fantastic. The food is tasty and really good value for money. They serve a variety of sandwiches and meals but the best is the breakfast. I haven’t tasted better yet. We go there so often we’re on first name terms with the owner!
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So many indian restaurants are praised in this column but the only place to go and be seen is definitely The Sharzia,Owen St Tipton. It’s family run,and very family friendly, and nothing is too much trouble as soon as you walk through the door. The staff will always advise on which dish to choose if your not a curry connoisseur. The portions are large for a very cheap price and always tasty. It’s unlicenced so ideal if you want a meal out on a budget as you can take your own drinks. A 3 course meal is under £10 a head.It’s a very popular place. It does a delivery/collection service. I never have indian food from anywhere else. EXCELLENT and deserves a mention.
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I’d recomend the Castle on Wood End Road in Wednesfield - it great tradition pub lunches, plenty of it, at a good price.
What more can i say …. the Ritz it aint but if you want a cheap tea out it’s the place to go!!!
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just had meal at piggot arms pattingham terrible mixed grill and fish & chips,cold chips batter burnt,uncutable steak never mind eatable,red hot cujon chicken. never go there again
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My Parents and I recommend The Colliers Arms at CLOWS TOP
excellent service and excellent food at reasonable prices also, The Riverside near at Much Wenlock very good service with main courses around the £11 mark.
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One of the best mixed grills i’ve had in ages was at the New Pear Tree on the Cannock Road (near The Scotlands). The pub is part of the now famous 2-for-1 group which we all know is ideal for those impulse decision to put the sauasage back in the fridge and go out for a bite instead!
It’s really good good food and in this new financial climate it dont break the bank on a Saturday afternoon.
The bar has got a good atmosphere and is always busy with folks which gives the whole eating area a nice feel.
we’ll be back again …. next Saturday, no dount
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by accident came accross THE HORNS AT BONNIGALE for sunday lunch.
Service Surroundings & food were exellent, will certainly be returning to this little gem
Pat Carroll Fordhouses Wolverhampton
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Cafe Rickshaw in Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton is JEWEL.
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If your looking for a nice ride in the countryside why not try The Red Lion Inn Bobbington the food is fantastic and the atmosphere is fab and after filling your face why not book a room and stay in one of their wonderful hotel rooms. The Red Lion gets my vote everytime.
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Living in Wolves there are many curry houses to visit and as its one of my favorite meals i’ve visited lots, however, there is a restaurant in Cannock that has had me back many many times - GARAM MASALA. Its only been open approximately 18months and has already won a chef of the year award. The foods great and reasonably priced, plentiful portions and friendly staff. I suggest you book ahead, especially at weekends as i’ve often seen queues of people trying to get in without booking and having to wait quite long times for a table (and there are quite a few). You also need to take your own alcohol, although they do sell soft drinks - well worth a visit!
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For a cheap and cheerful balti we go to ‘The balti’ in Kingswinford, we take our own drinks and they welcome our 2 year old. For a special treat try Malibar on the Penn Road, recently opened nice indian food, more expensive than usual and the drinks are v. pricey.
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If you fancy a quality indian and i’m fussy about my indian food, try Alam International in Wall Heath Kingswinford. The staff are friendly and the food is fantastic.
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have to agree with the comments about the fox at shipley great food reasonably priced and all fresh produce no processed junk
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not quite so keen on the sharzia in owen st tipton they have recently been fined about there cleanly ness
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if you want a good old fashion sunday lunch try the dale house in willenhall great food plenty of it as well
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The Woodman Inn, Bridgenorth Rd, Claverley.
Visited for Sunday Lunch, Service was fantastic, food was pure quality.
All fresh produce from the farm next door and you can really tell. Good choice menu even on Sunday, when some places have a limited menu and for £13.95 for 3 courses I thought it was a bargain. You can also just have 1 or 2 courses though.
Quite a good wine list as well.
Lovely beer garden to relax in after the meal.
I cant wait to visit again.
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HOME!!!!!! At least at home you know WHAT you are eating. Some of the rubbish you are served with is only fit for the dustbin.
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We recently visited ‘The Woodman’ near Claverly
which is quite near Tinkers Castle..You can also access it by turning off the Bridgnorth Road just by ‘The Boycott Arms’and then turning left.
It is nice to see that the brother and sister team who run it are still doing a good job at the place,the food is elegantly served and full of flavour and the prices very reasonable.They make their own Ice Cream too.Delicious!!
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Went for Sunday lunch at The Wagon & Horses Wombourn, food and service were first class. Excelent choice of meats and veg.
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‘The Kings repose’ in Featherstone, is without a doubt the best Indian restaurant. Fantastic atmosphere, superb curries.
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The Mary Rose, Cheslyn Hay is an excellent place to eat, the food is always good and reasonably priced. The pub it old world and there is always a warm welcome.
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Have dined at Cafe Rickshaw new indian restaurant opened in Chapel Ash Wolverhampton last saturday with my family, First of all can i just give my sincere thank you to the Mr Hussain for his oustanding hospitality, the team made us feel like home. we will be visiting again soon. We wish you the best with your new venture.
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There is a new Indian restaurant opened in Cheslyn Hay called The Village Lodge on Station Street, it is packed out every night and the prices are very good. food excellent
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i regullary visit the foxhunt halesowen. free salad bar with every meal and theres an early bird special with a 3rd off b4 530pm. i also used 2 live next door 2 tjs dinner blowers green road and had it every day. its a must everything fresh and infront of ur eyes ummm yummy xx
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i also recommend central park cafe cradley heath. workers freindly and big servins 4 reasonable ammounts. i dont reccomend the lakeside oldbury DONT go there all warmed up frozen food.at stupidly high prices. daylight robbery xx
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The Swan at Whiston near Penkridge.. Top notch food all fresh and not that expensive either.. Best to phone and book as it gets very busy.
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For one of those teas out at the end of the month, you know when there are too may days at the end of the salary, try The Red Lion on Amos Lane in Wednesfield. Burger and Chips, Fish and Chips and all the other classics are there …. cheap enough and great portions …. that’ll do for me!
Cheers
Mr E. Imoorg
Wednesfield
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We recently visited the Horse and Jockey in Robert Wynd, just off Hurst Hill, Coseley. On a wet summer’s afternoon the pub itself as well as the staff were warm and welcoming and the menu a real treat after so many chain pub menus. Main courses are very reasonalbly priced, there is a specials board and children offered a healthy variety. The beer is good too! We highly recommend it.
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Can i also recommend a place NOT to go ??? - The Mess in Brewood!!!
They advertise that they do breakfast/brunch so we headed over, bit of a trek (took the best part of an hour from where we live) to find that once we got there the lots of free tables were being kept for bigger groups and the two of us were turned away!
Customer service … err, none
we wont be back again for brunch or our Saturday night meal!
(by the way we ended up having breakfast in Sainsbury’s where they are quite willing to serve 2 people!)
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Eastern Spice in Owen Street Tipton is somewhere i would highly recommend. The service in there is excellent and everything on the menu is brilliant. I guarantee its somewhere you wont be disappointed.
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I could not agree with the person who didn’t like ‘The Red Cow’ at Ackleton. It has always been good service there and lovely food,okay it’s a little old fashioned but that just adds to the charm and the people there are very friendly and kind.The family and I visited ‘Little Italy’on Sunday at ‘The Dartmouth Arms’ Burnhill Green and must say that the food and service were excellent there was a bit of a wait but the food was ‘fresh’ and well worth the wait.
Recently we have been to ‘THE WOODMAN’ near Claverley and must reiterate other peoples comments on what a good job they are doing.
It was a really lovely experience.
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You can’t beat the Wing Wah at Oldbury or the Elizabeth Arms (The Sizzler) in Bilson. Jimmy’s Spices in Sutton is another good one
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The Rickshaw Cafe in Chapel Ash is excellent. Fresh ingredients, original menu and friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended
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Encouraged by your favourable review a few months ago, I thought I’d give “Bostin Baps” in Lower Gornal a try.
Oh dear…….
It seems to have fallen victim to that affliction which blights many small village shops - the one where chatting to friends or family takes second place to customer service.
After being ignored for 5 minutes while a most important conversation took place, I left!
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The best Indian restaurant hasto be the Gulshan in Bilston. There’s always a warm welcome from Abdul and the food is excellent and good value.
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I would recommend the Bluebrick in Wolverhampton, I have been several times and the steaks there are the best in town!
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The Malt Shovel at Chorley near Lichfield,excellent home cooked food,the quality never varies
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the Pie factory at Tipton truly is amazing. The menu isn’t huge, but everything they do is quality. As well as the brilliant pies, the steak is also excellent.
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the don salvo italian resturant,highly recommended
good food,ambience and cleanliness
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i would highly recommend the Queens (Chinese) restaurant just up from thr bus station in the cit centre. It is not too expensive, the staff are fantastic and he food is gorgeous too it makes a lovely evening out.
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We were very concerned to read the remarks made by Mrs. L. Bloxham of Essington about the Lock House, Great Hayward.
We have been visting this lovely place for approximatley twelve years and we have always found Barbara, the proprietor, most welcoming and the food the very best to be found for miles. The vegetables are always fresh, the meat is excellent, the apple and blackberry crumble to die for.
We always sit in the garden, when possible, as it is so idyllic and we have never had any problem with service.
We feel Mrs. Bloxham must have been very unfortunate.
We would have no hesitation in recommending the Lock House for its excellent food and service.
Sheila M. Stanaway.
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try the golden lion at fallings park its on the cannock road near the firestation. the prices are so cheap the portions huge drinks are cheap and the landlady lisa is an incredable hostess!!!!!!
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Best Chinese EVER TRY CANTON DELIGHT, NETHERTON ON THE HALESOWEN ROAD GOOD VALUE AND TASTY AND THE 3 IN ONE IS ONLY £2.50!!!!!
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the summer house @ kingswood Fantastic food, staff, atmosphere, and good value we went on saturday night 13/9 it was very nice indeed
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We have been to the Luttley Oak, Halesowen about six or seven times in the last few months and we both think it is one of the best value for money and great food you will find.
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The New Inns, Bilston Rd, My partner have tried all the Chinese buffets around Wolves, this is the BEST.
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Having seen the fox at Shipley change hands many times I thought I would give it a go..Mistake! 45 minutes for a main meal to arrive, then 2 of the 4 were stone cold. Staff oblivious, serving tables around us who ordered later when we sitting with no food! Not even the call of ‘2 4 1′ is enough to encourage us to return.
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The Cowshead at Pattingham is lovely, great local food and good service. Highly recommended, as is the Thornscroft Bridgnorth Road.
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Can i suggest the 3 Hammers Bistro (in Coven)! We’ve been there or a couple of family meal recently and have always been pleased.
The portion are on the good side and there is loads of choice on the menu to suit everything from mom who wants a ‘traditional roast’, to Steak and Chips for Uncle John to pasta for me!
All in all - decent prices, good parking, easy to get to and an extensive (well cooked) menu!
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Indian restaurant Cafe Rickshaw, Chapel ash, Wolverhampton, serves terrific meals, Nice contemporray looking place.
Very Impressed.
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i suggest mc donalds in walsall. it is a restauant and they sell carrots
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Aashiq’s In Upper Gornal (Where the Green Dragon used to be) Best curry house I’ve been to for years! Excellent service, they gave us free naan breads just so we could try the different types! Food is AMAZING! Really nice layout aswell.
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For a curry try The Rarj Blackheath also for a indian Buffet try Spice 65 also in Blackheath on sundays its £4 for the kids and £6 for adults good food at good prices.
For a carvery try seven oaks , mount pleasent merry hill. £3.50 mon to fri before 5pm allways have gammon, beef and turkey.
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if staying in is the new going out can i suggest the best take away …. Ocean Breeze chippy at Wood End (in wednesfield) … heaven in a tray with a wooden fork!
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RIGHT HERES WERE I GO WITH MY BEST:
FOUR SEASONS (NETHERTON) FOR A CHINESE VERY NICE
WATERFRONT BALTI (MERRYHILL DUDLEY)FOR SIT DOWN MEAL, ALSO MOTHER OF INDIA (WOLVES) £11.99 FOR BUFFET CURRY VERY NICE AND LOADS
BALTI KING (OWEN STREET TIPTON) FOR TAKE OUT CURRY VERY GOOD FOOD AND PRICE, AND A FREE SPECIAL STARTER WHICH IS VERY NICE WHEN YOU SPEND OVER £6
GREEDY PIG CAFE (BENTLEY & WEDNESBURY) VERY NICE FOOD AND LOVELY BACON AND BIG BREAKFASTS
THE LOCK (WOLVERLY KIDDY)VERY NICE MEALS AND GO AT XMAS FOR A MEAL WITH THE LOG FIRE BURNING VERY NICE AND FRIENDLY
TRY THE ABOVE YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED
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I cannot agree with the lady who liked the Golden Lion in Fallings Park. In my experience the service is terrible; slow and with no respect for dissatisfied customers. The older bar staff seem very good at their jobs, however the manager appears very sour-faced. The food is very hit and miss, considering it all only takes 5 minutes on full power.
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The best eatery by far for value and excellent cooking is “The Mill Farm” on the Lichfield road out of Cannock. They do a carvery,every day except Sunday for £3.50 and a Toffee apple pie for £1.99. Brilliant! If you like Chinese,a good place is The Chrystal restaurant,in Lichfield where they do a buffet on Sunday for under £12.oo and you choose what you like and as much as you like,off the menu. For a good traditional meal “The Horns” at Slitting Mill in Rugeley is fantastic,and their Chef will flambe your pudding at the table,an I guarantee you’ll be back for more. Happy eating…..Trigger.
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On a night out with friends last night we decided to give the Sharzia in Owen Street a try, as EASTERN SPICE in Owen Street was full. What a mistake that was!!
With only three other tables being used, after ordering our meals we waited nearly a hour-and-a-half for our food to arrive. After waiting so long we hoped that the food would be worth the wait - how wrong we were. What first struck me was the size of the curry. The Chicken Vindaloo was bland and the meat inside the curry didnt taste nice at all. A side order of a Chilli Naan and chips also disappointed. The chips were greasy, undercooked and very sub-standard. The Naan was particularly bland and had no flavour whatsoever, much like the Vindaloo that i order.
Mid-way through the meal a trip to the toilet was needed. On reflection i have to say that these were without doubt the worst toilets i have ever come across in a restaurant. One toilet was all that was available, which wasnt ideal considering a queue of three people were waiting. The toilets were blocked, dirty and were in a very poor general condition. In the end i was forced to go outside because of this. Thankfully, i only live just down the road, which was ideal as i needed to rush off home to use the toilet after the meal.
So far today i have been sick countless times and had countless trips to the toilet. Clearly something was wrong with the food as another member of our party who order Vindaloo were ill as a result.
I have heard countless rumours in regards to the Sharzia and health and safety, and i have to say it doesnt surprise me.
It was unfortunate we couldnt get into Eastern Spice and even more so that we ended up in Sharzia. I wouldnt recommend the restaurant, as to say the least my dining experience wasnt at all pleasant!!
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The Spice Avenue, Cleveland Street, Wolverhampton is a fantastic balti restaurant. Have eaten there many times, and had takeaways and home delivery, and each time the service has been excellent and the food outstanding. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.
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Check out The Olde White Rose in Bilston. Great Sunday carvery. Other meals served delicious pudings
Friendly elpful staff, dead cheap. Try it.
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your right - the Olde White Rose is a deeeeelight!
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Try “The Diner” in Cleveland St, Wolverhampton, always perfectly cooked English food and friendly staff.
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Spice Avenue, cheap but really good balti.
Cataldos, italian in wolverhampton.
Zenna’s, chinese buffett but made fresh.
Made in Thai, lovely lovely green currys.
I tell you were is HORRIBLE to eat at - Peppitos. They gave the veggies in our group meat dishes. TWICE!
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Dont eat at Ma Pardoes Netherton i had a hair in my steak and the chips were cold.
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The Village Lodge - Cheslyn Hay.
Our friends and family have been to this Indian/Bangladeshi Restaurant twice in the past month. It is fabulous, modern, clean and fresh. Food is exceptional and the staff, Mohammed and the lads are wonderful. This restaurant does not have a drinks license, so you need to take your own, but the food is definately not to be missed. Slightly more expensive then your normal Indian restuarants but more then worth every single penny. The menu has a variety of the normal along with the specialist type dishes. This restaurant is definately worth a visit.
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Balti Cottage, Stallings Lane, Kingswinford.
Good food, reasonable price, nice surroundings, take your own drink. At the moment they do a very good deal on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday evenings - 3 courses for £7.95.
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I agree with the comments about the Balti Cottage in Stallings Lane, Kingswinford - well worth a visit.
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I disagee with the comments about Balti Cottage
A cold and cramped balti ….. feels more like a converted shop!!!!!!!
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I would like to recomend the Haven Hotel in bilston. The meals are beautiful and staff very helpful and freindly. We had a family meal in the restaurant plenty of choice and big portions to.
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GARAM MASALA, Old Fallow Road, Cannock. I went there early evening on a Friday, obviously a very popular place. There is a varied menu, reasonably priced good food, pleasant surroundings and friendly staff. It is unlicensed so you can take your own alcohol.
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After your article about Ma Pardoes i needed to contact you.I went there a few years ago and had a really good meal each time ,the menu was also very good.We went there for a family birthday in April and had a very bad experience most of the meals were poor and when we complained to the waiter he ignored us, I will not be going there again.
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Tiger Wok in Compton. Great food with no additives, just traditionally cooked food.
Bar Estilo in the Mailbox. Yummy Tapas and a nice bubble restaurant.
Cafe Maxis on Darlignton Street, W-ton. Fresh home cooked tapas but only open 2 nights a week so book early!
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THE NEWPORT KEBAB SHOP, NEWPORT, SHROPSHIRE, IS WELL WORTH A VISIT AFTER 10 PINTS OF LAGER. OPEN TILL AT LEAST 1 IN THE MORNING, THE HAPPY,YOUNG OMAR SHARIF, LOOK-A-LIKE, SERVING BEHIND THE COUNTER, IS MORE THAN HAPPY TO DISH UP HIS DELIGHTFUL PROCESSED MEATED FAYRE,(WITH OR WITHOUT SALAD AND CHILLI SAUCE) EVEN THOUGH YOU’RE SLURING YOUR WORDS, DROPPING YOUR CHANGE ON THE FLOOR AND WORRYING ON HOW YOU CAN MAKE IT DOWN THE HIGH STREET, WITHOUT GETTING DONE OVER BY THAT NASTY LOOKING GROUP OF HOODIES NEAR THE BUS STOP. IF YOU’RE LUCKY ENOUGH, THERE MAY EVEN BE A PUNCH UP OUTSIDE BETWEEN THE STUDENTS FROM A NEIGHBOURING AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY AND THE LOCALS ARGUING OVER WHO’S CHICKEN TIKKA PIZZA IS WHO.
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THANKS TO THE ASTRANOMICAL FEE THAT I COMMANDED FOR READY, STEADY, COOK, (THANKS TO YOU BBC LICENCE FEE PAYERS- MONEY WELL SPENT IF YOU ASK ME)I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO TRAVEL THE WORLD IN A PRIVATE LEER JET, VISITING 5 STAR MICHELIN RESTURANTS, SAMPLING THE FINEST CUISINE AND SIPPING ON THE FINEST CHAMPAGNE. FROM AUSTRALIA TO ZAIRE, I’VE BEEN EVERYWHERE, BUT I MUST SAY, MY FAVOITE DISH, IN THE WHOLE OF THE WORLD, HAS TO BE THE BELLY BUSTER BEEF BURGER FROM BIG BAD BOBS BOSTIN’ BURGER BAR, WHICH IS SITUATED EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ON BILSTON MARKET. PRICES ARE CHEAP AS ‘CHIPS’ AND IF IT ISN’T RAINING, AND YOU CAN PUT UP WITH THE HORRIFIC SMELL, YOU CAN FIND A SEAT, NEXT TO THE PUBLIC TOILETS OPPOSITE THE BUS STATION AND EAT IN RELATIVE PEACE AND QUIET.
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Best eating place around is chung yung cantonese restaurant thorpe st bham its in china town and the king prawn chowmein with crispy noodles is a dieing mans last wish..
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If no 150 really was from Ainsley Harriot, it’s a pity he can’t spell!!!!!!
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SORRY IF I OFFENDED YOU WITH MY BAD SPELLING FEV(COMMENT 152) BUT SPELLING AND GRAMMAR ISN’T REALLY MY STRONG POINT. BUT COOKING IS, I BET YOU CAN’T RUSTLE UP A MOUTH WATERING DISH IN UNDER 30 MINUTES WITH LIMITED INGREDIENTS!!!!!!
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Ainsley,
I have to most days! fortunately we only eat plain unvarnished food.
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Its the Ship for me - opposite Sainsburys in Wolverhampton town centre, the Chilli Fry is spice delight. Late evening service is great as way to finish an evening that isnt a normal balti!!
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My wife & I were very disappointed with the Himley House Hotel this evening. We booked a table for 8pm but when we arrived the table wasn’t ready. We ordered food & drinks but 20 minutes later we were still waiting for our drinks to arrive. Eventually our starters arrived, my wife had mushrooms & I choose the poached eggs & welsh rarebit, they were very good.
We both choose the lamb suet pudding for our main course. When it was served it was cold in the middle! We left immediately without paying, I was extremely annoyed.
My wife and I chose the Himley House Hotel for our wedding reception a few years ago so we know they are capable of so much better.
We drove up the road to Miller & Carter on the Stourbridge Road and had a really nice meal with good service. Its obviously not that difficult is it?
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We had bad experience at Himley House also. My Mrs had a really really bad starter, it was a rivita with a tomato on for about 5 quid and my mixed grill was served on a side plate sized (well,) plate !!!!!!
We used to go a lot …. used tho, not now!
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Best in Wolves has to be Miller & Carter; their steaks are ace - chips in paper nicely salted and the onion cake is delicious. Good choice of beverage and the service is always friendly, quick and attentive. Spot on!
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I am astonished that as yet Tex Mex Pub called”The Bentlands” in Codsall has not been mentioned on this page?
It is and always has been an excellant run pub, I have been going there to eat for many years!!
The food is amazing and you get good portions too! they are well known for their “Tex Mex” food and I cannot find a better place for fajitas anywhere and that includes the USA!! my husband prefers a steak and just lately they have put a 28day matured steak dish on as a special, I hope it will be a permanent add to their menu because he loved it. Oh they do loads of other meals on their menu, but those are our favourites. by the way they don”t take bookings, unfortunately, but if you have to wait for your food, believe us it is worth it…Its always busy so why hasn”t anyone else commented, or do they want to keep it a secret..
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just reading the comments on this page..and I totally agree with the last comment by K newbury the Bentlands does the best tex mex food ever!! me & my mates go there every week fit looking bar staff too!
i actually came on to say something about another place but that dont matter now..just go to The Bentlands there is nowhere else
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I would like to recomend The Bell at Kingswinford, excellent food well cooked and very friendly staff.
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Indigo in Aldridge food is brilliant, staff polite and prices reasonable. Well worth a visit.
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With reference to the comments regarding Ma Pardoes, we have been going for ages and the food has always been good. When we went on Wednesday (26/11/2008) there were not so many specials but plenty on the main menu and still as good, also the service was great, only problem not enough butter for the rolls.
We can also highly recommend the Horns of Boningale in Albrighton, friendly staff, Real Ale, brillant food.
We also had a nice Sunday Lunch at the Mug Tree Inn in Bewdley.
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we highly recommend spice balti on the tipton road near the pie factory the outside does not reflect on the inside, which put us off trying for a while we are regulars now and have tried almost all the restaurants in our area and this one comes top for service, food and reasonable prices.
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I like to eat at diffrent restuarants some time i travel long way to dine at good restuarant now I discovered CAFE RICKSHAW, Chapel Ash, right in my Vicinity.
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We recently ate at the ye old toll house in willenhall for a birthday meal. The restaurant was empty bar another couple. The service was outstanding but the main meals were overcooked and not to their high standard-disappointing.
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