Italian · Birmingham
Top floor of Selfridges in the Bullring, this is a smart, buzzy Italian where the room stays surprisingly civilised even when full — a real plus if loud places set your kids off. Some tables have proper space for a pram, and the quieter corners away from the main flow are worth asking for. High chairs, a kids' menu and step-free access are all sorted. Food comes out fast, which suits a hungry toddler; the pizzas, the gnocchi and the deep-fried seafood platter with dips are the ones people rave about, and the gelato and affogato are a good bribe for pudding. Two honest snags: prices are high for the portion sizes, and the kitchen stops early — last orders can be as tight as 6:30pm, so treat it as a late lunch rather than dinner and book ahead.
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