This wonderful Italian is a small family run business that has gone from strength to strength in…read morethe few years it has been open. Inside it seats around 30 and is decorated in a modern style that still manages to be warm and welcoming. We visited recently for a meal for 4 on a Friday evening. The restaurant was nearly full. All our starters and mains were served in a timely manner and were delicious. I ordered the scallops and duck and both were brilliant. This is not a mega cheap place but it is worth the money charged. We spent around £35 per head with drinks. The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming.

What a gem hidden away - After hearing really good reviews & feedback from friends that have…read morevisited this restaurant, we decided to pay a visit a couple of weeks ago and were certainly not disappointed. It doesn't look much from the outside but from the moment you go in, you are made to feel at home. A clean modern restaurant. All our food was served promptly, and was devoured just as promptly - all excellent. I have visited many "Italian" Restaurants both in Italy & here in the UK and I have to say this is certainly in my top ten! Good food made from quality ingredients, with excellent service is never cheap (if cheap is what you want, there are many pub restaurants to choose from) La Nonna is reasonably priced for the standard of food & service you receive, you can pay a lot more elsewhere for a lot less! Well worth a visit

La Banca takes a smart place in old bank on a high street in South Birmingham not used to smart…read moreplaces, making good use of a mirrored wall that makes the space look twice as large. Its popular, mostly you feel because of the restaurant manager for glides between tables, flirting with the regulars who make up the crowd on a blustery winters evening. The large phallic shaped pepper grinder were made for this man. They try hard to keep it as authentic as possible and for the most part it works. A nibble of bean salad with crisp breads is a merciless assault of garlic, as are the garlic bread and bruschetta that follow. I like them all, mostly because I don't like close social encounters, but also because they bold in taste and heavily seasoned. The bruschetta has pronounced flavours of onion and vinegar and lots and lots of garlic, even if the rather bland tomatoes are three months out of season. There is a lasagne with thick tussles of braised shoulder meat and sheets of overcooked pasta, which I forgive for it being so bloody comforting. Its all a bit mushy, though the flavour is good with whacks of tomato and cheese and yes, you've guessed it, garlic. I also admire another linguine dish with a rich vegetable ragu and topped with chicken and prawns. Nothing gets in the way of each other here, which it could have easily have done. Everything is distinct and accurately cooked, the pasta still with the bite that was missing from the lasagne. The desserts here are portioned ideally for sharing, so we order one each, because Simon doesn't share food. Tiramisu is the lasagne reinvented for the sweeter tooth; again a textural disaster of softness, packed full of heady flavours of coffee and chocolate. The star is a lemon cake, with a sharp zabaglione cream filling encased in a lemon meringue. The acidity and sweetness carefully balanced out They have a decent wine list which starts to get interesting when you stick to Italy, where good bottles can be found for under twenty quid. This matches the price of the food, which, fillet steak aside, is strictly mid-teens for mains and under a tenner for everything else. Its all good value, it feels homely, and service is warm. Its easy to see why it is so busy. Its not perfect, but I would gladly return for a good feed at a modest price.

I pass La Banca all the time and,other than it looking interesting as it used to be a bank plus its…read moreproximity to Cotteridge's ever growing number of fast food outlets, i hadnt given it much thought. You cant see inside the restaurant because the windows are quite high so you cant see how busy it is - i had therefore assumed that it wasnt very popular. How wrong i was. After checking out some Yelp reviews and needing to go out somewhere local to celebrate some good news i decided to give it a go. I booked a table via the phone - very pleasant and easy - even when i phoned an hour before our visit to increase the numbers for the booking. We were greeted on arrival by friendly staff and taken to a table in the quiet restaurant - we had booked for 7pm so it was still early. Whilst waiting for the rest of our party of six to arrive we were given menus and asked if we wanted to order drinks. There were cocktails, wine, beers and soft drinks on the menu. Im not really a wine expert but there seemed to be a good range with bottles costing from £15 to £50. Once everyone had arrived we were served by extremely attentive staff who were diligent in ensuring that any food allergies and requirements were met. The maitre d' (who was a member of the italian family who run the business) was really good and made our visit very personable and fun. For starters i had spinach cannelloni, followed by pork loin with a parsnip mash (accompanied by a red onion and tomato salad in a balsamic dressing which was, frankly, the best salad ive ever tasted in my life) and for dessert i had the italian cheeseboard. My friends had a range of dishes including vegetarian and fish dishes - all of which were superb. One friend needed an item changing slightly fromt he menu so that the sauce was on the side rather than as part of the dish and they happily accommodated this. The vegetarians amongst us were informed that the Parmesan they had wasnt vegetarian - apparently they normally have the vegetarian option but had run out - to be fair they could have just not informed us about this but i got the impression that they are a reputable restaurant who really want to do the very best for their customers - ive knocked them down a star for not having the vegetarian alternative on offer but if it wasnt for this then they would be getting a five star review. We were int he restaurant for a couple of hours or so and by the time we were leaving the restaurant had filled up considerably - clearly the residents of Cotteridge know a good restaurant when they see one - who would have known?!? or maybe they are starved of good food due to the ridiculously large number of takeaways in the area. There is no car park at the restaurant and this could be a problem as there is a severe lack of parking available in the area however (and here is a fact i didnt know until a friend pointed it out!) you can park on the Pershor Rd int he evenings - woop! A meal for six of us including wine came to £220 although not everyone had alcohol or three courses so that doesnt give n accurate picture. My three courses (all of which were DELICIOUS) and my share of two bottles of wine (between three of us) came to just under £50. not cheap but definitely worth it for the superb food and superior service. The restaurant itself is really lovely inside too. Go and visit!!

Didn't know the restaurant existed until I was referred by a friend. Having seen the demise of the…read morelocal Italian restaurants, I was utterly amazed by the lovely meal. The service was fantastic and the food was truly awesome; freshly cooked and very tasty. Would recommend this place to everyone and will certainly be a regular here.

We came here for a surprise birthday meal with a friend, located in a fantastic area. Giovanni's…read morehave a fantastically authentic menu which is very well priced and has a great feeling. The portions are well sized and service is quick and efficient. We were there as a group of 12 and service was fantastic so large groups are not a problem. The staff were fantastic and looked after all of our guests from the youngest too the oldest. All in all a fantastic dining experience, we have already booked again and I can see this becoming a regular destination.

Satur end attended again 5 sept 2016 for a very special reason. Hospital. Results. My steak and…read morestarter were delish. Husb. Carbonara out of this. World. Staff are so nice. And chatty. Tables though. Are really close. Together. But. Hey. Ho. of May 2016 superb superb staff excellent menu great my garlic prawn starter delish everything just well done and timely loved it will go again when pay day comes around. Love. It.

I've eaten here 4 times. Each time it's been fantastic. The venue is cosy, it's not massive, it's…read morenot too small, plenty of room to get around. Its decor is Italian, Mediterranean, it's not high spec modern it's comfortable tasteful friendly & welcoming. It's an enjoyable place to sit and eat. They also have an outdoor are and function room beyond that. They would make more use of the outdoor area, it's a nice large, enclosed slabbed area. The function room is great, will seat 70-80 comfortably, it has it's own bar and toilets. Very clean, very warm & welcoming. Doesn't feel like you are stepping into a massive function room but stepping into a Mediterranean eatery. The food has been fantastic, the chefs will alter things to suit. The last time we went there our favourite dish wasn't on the specials board that night but we asked and they made it for us. We recently attended a party in the function room, there was a buffet. I am sure they do buffets to fit all budgets, I think this one was the lower buffet Price as it was a bit "Mums gone to Iceland". But nether the less I managed to eat plenty of it as it was delicious. Price wise, you get what you pay for. It's a great restaurant with great food. We had 2 starters, 2 main course, 2 desserts, 2 side orders, olives and bread, 1 bottle of house white & a couple of soft drinks and it was under £100. I call that value for money. I can't wait to eat there again!

The food is consistently good, the service friendly and the value unbeatable, highly recommended.read more

February 15th 2019…read more In Evening, me my mom and my dad had a family dinner together.Everything was going great. We first had to book this Italian restaurant called Rigoletto. After we got there we found a very comfortable seat. Mom and I started to order. My original plan for my third course was to eat a pancake called Crêpes Suzette. The waitress said that I couldn't order that as my third course. It was because there would be alcohol in Crêpes Suzette so he suggested me to try another dessert for my third course so I ordered tiramisu. The rest of our meal was delicious! However, our neighbors ordered Crêpes Suzette and we saw the fire flying up two meters high. It was caused by the alcohol. Because the alcohol was strong enough to make the cooking pan go on fire for two meters high. That was a funny & interesting night. I enjoyed eating in the Rigoletto and if you have time, you can go there for your dinner!!! Fun Fact This was my dolci menu!!!

Love it here. Fun Journey back into 1985 in a great way. Old style. Lovely food. Lot of fun.read more

Ok, f me this place is amazing. Just the service and pizza alone is world class, wine, pasta! Wow…read moreno brainer must visit and enjoy!

Cute family run business right in the heart of Birmingham....visited with a couple of Friends on…read morethe weekend and really enjoyed the welcome and the food. I went for the bruschetta to start which was served with roasted vegetables which was both fresh and a great start to the meal.....I then had the lasagna for my main. I couldn't go for an italian and not try the lasagne its just an absolute staple. This one was light and delicious with loads of cheese......a bit of a naughty but nice vibe.....you could literally taste the calories! My mates went for carbonara type dishes and everything again looked fresh well presented. I also need to mention they have a dough station/chef making fresh pizza bases at the back on the shop.....I bet the pizzas are amazing....will be back. The meal with wine came to around £60 for the three off us which i thought was really reasonable! Dont be put off by the no frills look of the front of this place its got a great vibe and some seriously good food!

Food was amazing must say. Went with a party of 11 service was decent food came out fast and warm…read more Environment was clean well lit and welcoming. But waiters did seem a bit sad the whole time still overall a pretty good experience

This is the best Italian restaurant I've been in and so close to home!The greeting by the manager…read moreis just right and he remembers your face if not your name. The food is exquisite and I cannot praise the chef highly enough. I had a calzone pizz last night and the garlic & tomato sauce looked as if there was not enough but the taste was perfection and the amount exactly right. If you live anywhere near then do yourself a big favour and go along and sample some beautiful Italian food.

Great to see an authentic Italian Restaurant in Storehouse, very well presented and some very good…read morechoicess on the menu. Tried the real Italian Lavazza coffee during lunchtime and looks the real deal!

A great find! We stopped for a late lunch and had the risotto gorgonzola and the branzino. Both…read morewere great. For dessert we shared the tiramisu and a cappuccino, both of which were excellent.

This family owned and run business is so cute! love love love the place, we come every weekend if…read morewe can and have been for the past 2 years, I cant get enough of the gorgeous homemade food cooked by Ettore the Italian owner and chef and also the freindly service we get from the staff. The chefs grandaughter helps him in the kitchen although shes a fantastic cook we prefer her as a waitress as shes so kind and helpfull. The only downfall is its only open wed to sat, wish it was open for sunday lunch - that would be amazing!