Forget Dominos, forget Pizza Hut, the best pizza in Birmingham beyond any shadow of a doubt can be…read morefound in an unassuming takeaway on the Bristol Road. Prices for a 9' pizza range from £3 to £3.50 (with an added £1 for a stuffed crust), and every topping you could ever wish for is readily available, as well as a myriad of reasonably-priced delicious side dishes (try the mozzarella dippers). A word of caution - although their menu claims 'free' delivery, these prices are ramped up considerable - pick your food up and use your savings to buy another pizza or three - you will thank me later. Although the Bristol Road, being at the heart of the student area of Selly Oak, has more takeaways you can shake a stick at, I feel I have some authority as a takeaway connoisseur to tell you if you have to choose one, make it Pizza Land.

Students are a hungry bunch and in the Selly Oak area they are spoilt for choice in terms of…read moreeateries. One of the best food outlets in Selly Oak is Pizza Land, offering great pizzas at low prices and doing so with a high level of customer service. Toppings make a pizza and this place has an innumerable amount which means you can tailor your pizza to make it exactly how you like it. Places such as Dominos offer pizzas at extortionate prices and can often take an absolute age to be made and then delivered, there is no danger of that at Pizza Land and as such I believe it is a much better establishment than many main stream pizza chains. After a night at the pub then a pizza is a great late night treat to indulge in and this place is definitely the best parlour to pay a visit to.

I think I am going to say it…read more.. This is my favourite Indian restaurant in Birmingham City Centre! Manzil's is situated about a minutes walk from the Bull Ring and people in the know who know about curry know what I am talking about with this place. When you walk in, you are met with a homely and friendly atmosphere which makes it a delight to eat in. It's an old school curry house which I love. I really like the wallpaper! I have got to know the waiters as I have visited so many times, who are really chatty and are always happy to see you. If you see Hakeem, he loves his Football! The music they play is so random and unexpected. The last visit I made, they were playing Britpop hits of the 1990's haha On this visit, I was with 4 friends from down south who were visiting me for the day, who are tough critics I may add! I had the Chicken Pakora which was a great starter and just the right size to begin the meal. For the main course I had a lovely Dhansak which was really filling with Pilau rice. Manzil's speciality is their sizzling dishes which provides a good alternative if you are not in the mood for a hearty curry. The biggest surprise came when the bill arrived and we split it. One of my friends said "That price wouldn't even get you a starter which isn't half as good as that in London." Says it all really!

Whilst it's been awhile since I've been here, and if I'm honest every time I've been there it's…read morebeen exceptionally quiet. Like we are the only ones in there quiet. I'd put it down to them doing more sales via delivery. But judging by the reviews of this place it's not a well kept secret. I was brought her as a 'proper curry virgin' by experiences prior had been out of a jar and pub curries. According to a friend this was unacceptable, so off we went. I can't remember what I ordered. I know it was vegetarian and not spicy - I can't do spicy as much as I try. You get a lot for your money, going for an Indian can be an expensive affair but this was reasonable by the amount of food received. The service as well is excellent, always smiling and helpful. I really must go again, I whole heartedly suggest the rest of you do too.

Classier than Caspians, cheaper than Dominos, and painted bright yellow so you can't miss the…read moreplace; Chicago Pizza opened about a year ago in the small row of shops opposite the old Merrivale pub. My girlfriend, who has lived in the area most of her life had always been loyal to a pizza takeaway by the Queen's Head but after we got a takeaway from here, I don't think we've ever gone back to her old fave. The layout is clean and open so you can see your pizza being made step by step. The results have never been anything less than delicious. My personal recommendation is the New York style pizza which has olives and pastrami and allsorts of wonderful toppings. The Smoky Joe is also a mouth-watering option from the many different pizzas you can choose from. The chips they do are fairly bog standard, but then it's a pizza place not a chippy. They do a Subway-style loyalty card too, but I'm always forgetting to take mine over and so have about 5 with one stamp each. They do deliver but as I live a garlic bread toss away from the place I can't report on how prompt they are or aren't. To be fair though, if it's as good and quick as the pizza itself.

I honestly cannot recommend Shropshire Hills Catering enough! The food was not only INCREDIBLE, but…read moreMatt was just so friendly and accommodating for the whole time we were there. I'm vegetarian (and food options can sometimes be slightly hit-or-miss), but the food Matt served for each meal was just soooo flavoursome and delicious. On our last night, Matt made such a huge effort and threw us a little party with a fire-pit along with dinner and drinks (with the help of his lovely son George) and it was such a brilliant evening. 10/10 and would highly recommend

Well where to start with this company.....Matt and his team are AMAZING. We needed catering for a…read morecorporate event and Matt went above and beyond to make sure we got a fantastic experience! The booking process was easy and if we had any questions Matt came back with an answer straight away, the day of the BBQ there was plenty of delicious meats, salads and bread rolls and we could have fed another 20 people. Matt's attitude and customer service was second to none, really attentive and could not do enough for us, and would not accept any help when it came to clearing everything away. Regardless of the typical British BBQ weather (rain, hail, snow and sunshine) everyone really enjoyed their lunch. A massive thank you to Matt and his team @ Shropshire Hills Catering. Would recommend this company to all. Thank you again Matt, will certainly be using your services again in the future.

We booked Mahirs for my wedding. They couldn't have been more helpful right from the start. They…read moregave us excellent advice, they were very easy to work with, and we felt confident that Harvir and the team were going to provide us with a good service. On the day, everything ran smoothly, the food was excellent and the whole team were very professional. My friends and family still talk about how great the food was to this day! I would definitely recommend Mahirs

I am definitely a fan of Mahirs. We booked them for the catering at our wedding after a tasting…read moresession. The food was all freshly prepared at the venue and the waiter staff were well mannered and helpful. The only reason I did not go the full five stars is because I there were some guests that had to wait for starters and some only received a part of what was on the menu. This may have had more to do with the emergence of unexpected guests but I can only hope that Steve and the crew think about this possibility going forward. Would recommend them without a second thought.

Samra Supermarket is a one-stop shop for all the fruit, vegetables and Asian ingredients you could…read morepossibly need. It's a double-fronted shop with a huge selection of groceries outside, which could do with better maintenance. But then I suppose there is only so much chasing around you could do after messy customers! Regardless of being outside and unpackaged, their fruit and vegetables are nearly always fresh. When driving past I often see truckloads of deliveries so the groceries must be flying off the racks! They have an impressive range of ingredients for Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Middle-Eastern and Polish cuisine. My favourite aisles are their biscuits and savouries sections where you always find something unique and worth a taster! They have competitive rates, so it's no surprise they tend to be busy. Besides being a little dated and messy, it's all you could ask for in a local supermarket.

Popped in here rather later in the evening than I like to eat, but it had been a very long day and…read moreI was in need of sustenance. There's not much else around in this area, and this place was a) open, and b) errr... open. It wasn't exactly busy, but the staff were very welcoming and made us feel at home without being overly-fussy. We were instantly offered popadums and a drinks order was soon placed for some Cobra beer. Very soon the combination of beer and popadums started to relax the tensions of the day. I wasn't starving hungry and didn't want to eat a large meal this late, so I settled for the fish bhuna and a plain nan. The food was absolutely delicious I have to say - very tasty without being too spicy. Just what was needed for a late evening meal. A surprising little gem of a curry house in this deserted stretch of Hagley Road. Well worth visiting if you're passing - they deserve the custom.

The Banu is modern restaurant situated on the busy Hagley Road, close to the areas of Edgbaston,…read moreHarborne and Bearwood. The restaurant has been here since the 1970s and has changed management many times. I happily chatted to the current manager whilst I was eating at my table. He was a friendly chap and told me that he was in partnership in the 1980s and now fully owns the restaurant. The décor inside the restaurant is pristine and inviting. It has a contemporary approach that reflects the modern style cuisine that they serve. Their mission is clearly stated on the menu and that is to serve the best in authentic food of the Indian Subcontinent, specialising in the Indian and Bangladeshi Cuisine. The specialty dishes include Madras, Bhuna, Kurma, Balti Pathia, Rogan Josh and Karai The Chefs specials Chicken Salami Singri Saag Chicken chilli & Garlic Massalla Chicken & King Prawn Anarkali I had a very hot Madras and a Mango Lassi to help reduce the heat levels. I enjoyed the succulent chicken and the rich sauce that it was served in. The service was quite good and the staff were very friendly. I will be sure to come here again.

After a long day at work, suffering severe holiday blues and just not fancying the usual stuff I…read moreknow I can come to Dante's and get a great pizza. The dough is made on site and can clearly taste it. I enjoy the welcome that I get and its the only place around here that stocks San Pel cans! Also the pasta is brilliantly portioned and easy to take home for the next day. This is an under rated place and everyone should go check this hidden gem out.

Continental Chef is everything you need when you're thinking about a nice takeaway meal on the way…read moreback home. Luckily, this shop is placed on the Walsall Road, in Great Barr and I have been taking advantage of its very good menu of Indian and noodle dishes. As a big fan of noodles, I am always pleased with the variety of Continental Chef's menu. The idea of "create" your own noodle is also something to highlight. The menu in this place is vast and even for a takeaway so popular, Continental Chef offers a very quality service which being fast doesn't mean lack of enthusiasm or care about what they are serving. There is a selection of Tandoori menu that is really spot on and they also delivery within 5 miles radius. Continental Chef is open 7 days of week from 12 pm to Midnight!