Reviews in Birmingham, West Midlands

Tasty food not to mention the belly dancing go there for a fantastic meal !

Great baked potatoes I am wondering how exactly they cook these?

La Plancha has an enviable address on the Alcester Rd in the center of Moseley. however, the service and food within the establishment would suggest the restaurant takes it's location for granted. I have eaten at La Plancha a number of times, and I am always left feeling like I was at a chain establishment (IE La Tasca in Birminghams Mailbox) which in my experience Moseley restaurant goers, and indeed restauranteurs have sought to overcome. In fact one of the most deflating experiences I can recall is when (in fairness within weeks of the place opening) I took my prospective Italian girlfriend to La Plancha and we ordered the rather exiting "gambas" which, alas, turned out to be "gamberoni" as we joked - minute, and clearly frozen prawns instead of the head-on, tail-on , eye-on monsters that were conjoured by the over-liberal use of the word 'gambas'... albeit drenched in garlic and white wine! Small fry... The food seems (to me) as if it has been reheated locally (the "famous" meatballs being of note here...( "famous" for what exactly??)... and although in some places it is very good - the calamari is excellent - the experience feels as if one is in a bar that hasn't quite made up its mind as to its place in the culinary desert of Moseley - and the bread is ludicrously expensive. Bar? food? eh? And this is the problem with UK tapas: Is it a cocktail bar? Is it a serious restaurant? The latter, no, as the tapas is served in a way that one would think one is in the mailbox chain restaurant (as mentioned above), and the former, no: there is not sufficient atmosphere in the place to detain anyone for more than a drink which is why 'tapas' exists in the south of spain (as a way of lining ur stomach whilst u drink - at no cost). And into this the service is rather sub par - and this is not an inditement of the staff involved as they were clearly understaffed, but as I was eating my last meal, two couples walked in, to find there was no-one to greet them, no-one to take their drink order at the bar, and after waiting at least 5 minutes they left. Which seems rather poor business sense to turn away customers without even having seen them or shown them a menu) Two-penneth in the pot, La Plancha has a great opportunity to excell, but it should decide between tapas restaurant 'also rans (see Byzantium in Kings heath - far from perfect but has a better idea of its identity as a small restaurant), or be a bar.... And perhaps push itself as an 'after bar' venue... much as the spanish do. Spanish Tapas in my experience is an accompaniment to a drink, nothing more. Perhaps the niche for La PLancha is to utilise its great location to lure pre/post pub goers into a little sustenance, but not pretend food is the specialty its wayward- its an accompaniment to good company and good 'vibes'. Something that in this instance, really is 'BYO'

I celebrated my 40th at Xaymaca as it was formerly called, the service was good by the food was not. Having had the restaurant formerly recommended I wrote a letter of complain and never had a reply. Sadly I will not go there again.

We booked Duet for our small wedding reception lunch for 45. We had specific requirements for our day and found duet to be very flexible and accommodating to our requests. The service was amazing and the staff were friendly. Most of all, the food (Indian)was delicious! Compliments to the chef who made bespoke dishes to cater for our vegetarian family. We could tell they cared about ensuring our day was special. All dishes tasted fantastic and all of our guests enjoyed the meal. We would definitely go there again!

I am writing this review with a massive smile on my face. I booked La Plancha for my daughter's first birthday party and I wanted it to be a very special day. I managed to book a room and had a conversation with the Manager who suggested a buffet. As the day approached I was very nervous as whilst I know what the menu was going to be I still didn't know what to expect and how my guests would react to the food. Well, I needn't have worried the food was a fantastic example of Spanish tapas/food. It was so varied; we had seafood paella, meatballs (highly recommended) cream chicken, garlic mushrooms the list goes on and the food went on as well there was so much my guests could not complain of lack of food. What a great day, my daughter was happy with her portion of food, my family loved the great environment and service and my friends well they all left full and promising to return. If your looking for a special place to have a party/celebration I highly recommend La Plancha as it ticks all the boxes.

modern decor with a prompt polite service. food was mega fab! tasty and presented well with good portions. not overpriced for food portions. we were happy chappies xx

A group of nine went a Saturday night for my wife's birthday. The food was excellent ( my main course was Goan fish curry with monk fish), the service was very good despite the place being pretty well full including two other large groups. Highly recommended, we will return.

Good food A++++

Excellent takeaway..Large portions if you have a Big Appetite Going back to have a proper meal...very good...

Best steak frites and creme caramel I have ever had! They have a large outside terrace so it will be great spot for summer dining. Service is good, and the best thing, is they do really good value lunch deals at £9.95 for two courses.

By far the best restaurant in the West Midlands and The Black Country!!

By far the best restaurant in the West Midlands and The Black Country!!

I wont be going back due to feeling like im at a student apartment, over the past 6months I have been several times and it seems like there is a constant amount of hungover youngsters coming out, as a customer sat at the bottom of the stairs I felt extremely uncomfortable.

must try the home made fish cakes, they are lovely

Have been a regular @ the cottage for many years.The staff are very friendly & will bend over backwards to accommodate you.The food is very fresh & cooked individually to order. Service is generally very quick, but you may have to wait a while if they are very busy as the food is freshly cooked.. Recently had a party for 24 upstairs & they couldn't do enough to help us.Very large choice of curries from mild to very hot.

I have had the one of the best nights in the a while. Authentic tapas, great setting, fantastic staff and very chilled what more could you ask for at the end of a stressful week. I have had the pleasure of eating at LA CC's before and just like a fine wine it just keeps getting better! Please if you eat out at one restaurant this year make it LA CC's for something a little different at a great cost. Thanks guys and see you soon!

Wonderful food, superb quality, as good as many so-called top-end restaurants that I've been to. Excellent value for money too!