Inspired by the kebabs in Europe, where good quality meat is essential, German Doner Kebab delivers…read moreon the authentic look, taste and quality that I experienced when having doner kebabs in Vienna earlier year. This is their first restaurant in the UK, with many in parts of the middle east and Sweden they are set to open up in London too. The restaurant does have seating, but not much, so you're better off taking away, I walked from the JQ to pick up one and back and it was still warm and worth the wait (It was torture to not be able to eat it though). Now, you need to get the british idea of a greasy doner kebab out of your head as this is NOT one of the. You can be stone cold sober to enjoy these as there is little grease and lots of flavour. In fact, each doner kebab sandwich has just 344 calories, yep that's all! This is because the meat is good quality and not full of fat to bulk it up. You can have it as a meal with chips and a drink and the kebab can come with salad, sauces and cheese and it can be veal, chicken or mixed. Definitely give this a try as an alternative to your usual fast food that's also healthy!

Where do you go for dinner if you've had a few too many cocktails? A kebab house isn't normally my…read moreinitial thought. I've always been suspicious of the 'elephants foot' aka the doner kebab you see rotating in chippies and cheap pizza joints. However, I was told that this isn't your typical kebab house. There's no miscellaneous 'doner' meat here, but a choice between beef or chicken. Not greasy and salad that wasn't slimy, my mind was blown. The quality of the food here was actually good! A little more expensive than your usual kebab joints, a meal including a drink costs around £7. There is extra seating upstairs and even a toilet! Here you're definitely paying for better quality food which in turn a better level of clientele (cough cough - Big Johns). Worth a visit if you like decent Kebabs that's don't make you feel like death the next morning and a great addition to the city centre.!

When I lived near here this was my favourite place for massive fish suppers. Also kebabs etc…read more Prices ok too.

I seriously disagree with the last review. I live in the city centre so this is my local kebab…read morehouse so don't only visit it when I've been out and had a few. Shocked to hear that the staff were so rude as they are always so polite and nice when I go in there. And I can't see them using Mutton instead of Beef as its a lot more expensive!!! This place is great as its open late and theres also a Chinese concession (if you could call it that) so if you dont fancy Kebab, you can order chow mein or chinese curry.

Good take away for Pizza, kebabs, etc. Open til 5am!!!read more

From the outside, this restaurant looks quite big, but once inside, it is quite small and cosy…read more The menu is not that extensive, but the food is authentic and the prices are very cheap : £5 for a meal. They also have great special offers like £2.50 for a charcoal roast chicken meal. The food was average, the chicken was something I would definitely not order again as the cuts of chicken provided were of a low quality, but the rest of the food was really tasty. The staff are friendly and recommend the best dishes to you. The restaurant is really casual and friendly and is a good place to go for a quick bite to eat, but I wouldn't recommend it for a high quality meal.

I had been wanting to go to Varanasi ever snice I heard of it 2 and half years ago. Finally on the…read more8th Jan 2022 I went with three other female friends. We were very excited as were going to a restaurant after about six months due to Covid-19. We dressed up. The welcome was very warm and the deco was amazing. The food-some of it was nice. But one of the four dishes was cold and another one was the wrong order. Not a problem, we thought-these things happen. They were busy, so it took us a while to get the attention of a waiter to let them know-during which time a few ended up eating about half the cold dish. Whilst the waiter accepted that he might have misheard the order and hence got the dish wrong they still refused to replace it with the correct dish! As for the cold dish they said it had half been eaten. This was extremely disappointing and very poor customer service. I felt embarrassed, as had been recommending this place to my friends for ages- one had travelled from Shropshire. For the sake of a small bowl of dal, it left a very bad taste in our mouth, has earned Varanasi this poor review and loss of future customer. Mrs Kale ad Friends.

Absolutely wonderful, first time not last time. Can't wait…read moreto come back from New York. Great staff equals great service. Very very upscale!!!

I first heard about Gio's when the gent himself contacted me about his new restaurant venture in…read moreWalsall. As well as running a restaurant in a little community centre, he also runs a number of classes in the Community on healthy eating to help educate children and parents about sourcing ingredients and the benefits of eating good food. When he invited me down to have a look at the place and have a chat about it, I couldn't help but say yes! First thing to note is that (depending on which way you get down there), it can be a little difficult to find. Hidden on a housing estate, Gio's deli is situated on the corner of a cul-de-sac within a community centre. It took us a little while to get there by car, but that's mainly due to the traffic on the motorway. On a good day (traffic wise) I reckon you could get there by car within around 25 minutes. You can catch public transport to Walsall, but a cab from the centre would be recommended if you plan on visiting. Gio's ethos is about providing good, Italian food without the snobbiness or high price tag. His prices are extremely fair! Last night me and Dan went down for dinner and a three course meal (including a coffee) was the less-than-princely sum of £13.50. Main dishes start from £3.50 and there are a number of options for smaller plates (if you don't have a huge appetite). It's also BYOB - so feel free to take down a bottle of wine or some good beers to accompany your Italian feast! It really is a lovely little restaurant. It feels like you're stepping into Gio's living room as the space is warm, welcoming and you are surrounded by knickknacks and trinkets (I particularly liked the collection of teapots). We were welcomed as soon as we stepped in the door and were served by Gio's daughter, Gabriella, who is the front of house while the man himself cooks all of the food. As I am one for a big dinner (I know, shock right?), we opted for the 3 course and cracked open our wine. The first course was a selection of Antipasto including cured meats, the most amazing focaccia I have ever eaten and a piece of frittata. We were also bought over olive oil, balsamic vinegar and an infused chilli oil to drizzle over our food. It was all 100% spot on. No complaints whatsoever! It's also worth nothing that there are quite a few vegetarian options on the menu - so have at it veggies! Between courses, Gio came over and we had a lovely chat about the area, his time in Italy (he has Italian roots and is keen to create genuinely authentic food) and the aims of the restaurant and the classes. He bakes and makes everything fresh, so no store bought boring pasta here - it's all freshly made. Our main course was a selection of 4 pastas. We had a veggie lasagne, a meat lasagne, a dish with thick "noodle" style pasta and veg and gnocchi. I'm not normally a fan of gnocchi, but this was lighter than I was expecting (as was the lasagne which is made with crepes rather than pasta sheets). Again, this was all amazing - but I was STUFFED afterwards! We had to have a break after this as we had dessert coming! The dessert ended up being fantastic too - like a creme caramel made with egg custard. I just about managed to finish everything, but I was struggling to keep my eyes open after the meal with the delicious mix of the warm surroundings, good food and homely atmosphere. I loved our visit to Gio's. Racking up a bill of just £27.50, there is really NOTHING to complain about. We were even given a bag of focaccia to take away, so we could warm it up and enjoy it at home! I can't think of a more pleasant way to spend a Monday evening than enjoying some great food with great company and a great place. Gio.... My only issue is that you are too far away to pop in often, but believe you me - we'll be back!

Absolutely fabulous food . Staff are helpful and there's a really feel of being in Italy …read more Surroundings are cute and miss matched its a lovely cheap quality place to eat