Italian · Birmingham
Tucked into Broad Street, this is the kind of Italian where a table of ten gets their mains landed at once — useful when children are past waiting. Buggy access, high chairs and a kids' menu are all sorted, and there are vegan options if someone in your group needs them. Staff come in for real praise here: attentive without hovering, patient with questions, quick to smile. The lasagne is the thing people travel for — rich and hearty — alongside crisp margheritas, generous pizza toppings and a tiramisu one parent would "come back just for". Portions are big enough that you'll leave properly full. Worth knowing: there's a resident live singer some evenings, which makes it lively rather than hushed, so a weekday afternoon is calmer if you'd rather not compete with the room.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
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