Dining Out

Di Napoli, Oldbury

Inside Di Napoli

Our undercover meal reviewer The Insider heads back to an old favourite for his last dining review.  

The Vine, Wombourne

The Vine, Wombourne

Helen Brown enjoys a mid-week meal at the very busy and inviting historic Vine in Wombourne.

The Blue Rooms, Stone

The Blue Rooms, Stone

With its bakery links and speciality pies, this eaterie in Stone, near Stafford, is putting others in the shade, writes our undercover meal reviewer The Insider.

The Dog in Warley

The Dog in Warley

Marion Brennan enjoys going back to The Dog in Warley following the popular pub’s total revamp.

Arbor Lights, Walsall

Arbor Lights, Walsall

This Walsall town centre restaurant serves up a menu to die for – plus some superb homemade chips, writes our undercover meal reviewer The Insider.

The Ridgacre, West Bromwich

The Ridgacre, West Bromwich

Sarah Moran and her family enjoy a hearty meal without the hefty price tag at The Ridgacre in West Bromwich.

Himley House Hotel, Dudley

Himley House Hotel, Dudley

This one-time favoured weekend retreat for royalty is now frequented by happy diners, writes our undercover meal reviewer The Insider.

The Masons Arms, Kemberton, Shifnal

The Masons Arms, Kemberton, Shifnal

There are some great plates in the car park and on the tables, writes our undercover food reviewer The Insider, as The Masons' reputation is set in stone.

Il Marchigiano, Armitage

Il Marchigiano at The Plum Pudding in Armitage – fine food in pleasant surroundings

On a mission, but it was well worth a return trip for The Insider. I’m feeling in a philosophical mood this week, so let’s begin with the musings of Mark Twain.