Reviews in Birmingham, West Midlands

We have been to Ponte Di Legno many times over the years from its early days in Moseley. Unfortunately it has recently gone downhill quite badly. There are some quite good main courses on offer however we have now found: 1. The service has got to the point where you are grateful if you are promptly attended to and given menus when you are seated. 2. The manager is quite simply rude and doesn’t even acknowledge you when you walk in. Then having reserved a table keeps you standing for up to 15 minutes with no apology or other seating in the meantime. 3. The main courses all have the same tomato sauce with them - whether it is pasta or pizza. 4. Be careful ordering the seafood it has made me really quite ill on two occasions! In conclusion we have got to the point where we no longer feel it is value for money to patronise this restaurant. There is such a variety of restaurants in Moseley which have better service, food, and atmosphere compared to Ponte.

I went there on their first day, and enjoyed their food so much, that i went back a few times. However recently, (about 1 week or so ago), i went in and noticed that the staff had changed. I ordered what I usually do, and unfortunately the food was not what I had expected. It was greasy, the chips were hard and undercooked and i was dissatisfied with the staffs conduct. I don't wish to knock the shop, as I see they have gathered a lot of good remarks but, I was so upset, I felt this had deserved a mention. I think this shop has lost its opening day sparkle, and now the satisfaction of customers seems not to be exactly top priority. I am sorry, but I do not feel my money is well spent here. Good luck anyway, and never mind....

This shop is excellent!!!!! I went there, and after the long but entertaining queue, I was served by such wonderful staff, who were laughing and joking, and providing the banter like you used to get at chip shops. I ordered fish and chips, which the fish was HUGE and enjoyed every bite!!! the fish was delicious and so soft and mouth watering. The food was A1, and i agree with the Birmingham Mails coverage of the shop in its four star ratings- but i will give them 5 stars. Thanks alot, and i will be back again and again!!!

Lovely grown up atmosphere, bar area if you're just drinking or a nice waiting area pre lunch or dinner. Lovely bistro/modern/traditional food with a twist. Reasonably priced. Staff know what they're doing and make you feel at home. The only place of it's kind in Walsall for young professionals to socialise and mingle. Definitely a diamond in the rough !

Excellent place, very affordable and food was absolutely gorgeous and the staff were very attentive throughout will def be coming here more often, have also since visited several other branches the one by the canal is great to sit outside on a nice day.

love this place, somewhere to go and have a nice relaxing coffee on my break and i can also use my Internet for FREE!!!

Full of npower & British Gas staff on a Friday lunchtime. If you have a dispute with your bill....go there !! LOL Drinks are pricey but good deals on the food.

this chippy is the best i don't go to any other one the service is excellent and its so warm and friendly I would recommend it to anyone AND everyone everything is always cooked to the highest standard.go and eat there you will see and won't be disappointed

Service is still excellent here. Food is top notch, and prices are very good. I would still say the top Chinese Buffet in West Midlands overall.

Bedders is famous throughout the world and has been my first choice for 40 years. My daughter was making a television film in New York. An American on the crew asked her where she was from. When she said Birmingham he asked her whether she knew Bedders. Naturally her reply was "of course, who doesn't" !!

small servings of food that was barely warm

Where can i start, we have never eaten here before. My partner had the fillet steak (to die For!) and i had the squid starter with chili and tomatoes added, (recommendation by the waiter). I am still dreaming of the food today and we are definitely going back. This is the best food we have had in a long time !!!

We have been here several times and the food is lovely try the Chicken Jalundi. The staff and food have both been very pleasant and made our dinning experience brilliant. Definitely recommend

We often eat out, as we enjoy takeaways, and we was happy to visit this shop on our journey back to London. The shop was really stunning to view and inside, although quite warm as expected, was really clean. The chap serving me was well spoken, and polite, as well as happy to talk to me whilst serving my order. The food was great, and cheap too. I especially enjoyed the fish and chips I ordered. It was a shame they didn't serve spring rolls that my wife had wished for, being vegetarian, but the veggie menu was extensive enough to substitute that request with a nice cheese and onion pasty. Thanks for the lovely food. Next time we will be in Birmingham visiting family, we shall return...

Very disappointing experience. We only ordered a main course (and some garlic bread to nibble on) as we were off to see a concert in Symphony Hall. We were seated by 18:30 and placed our order. Our garlic bread arrived at the table next to us (who hadn't even ordered yet). When our neighbours ordered their food it arrived promptly. By 19:20 - we still had no food and no-one appeared to have noticed. As we had to be at Symphony Hall by 19:30 we had to leave. Hungry and having consumed a bottle of wine which only added to our hunger. When we actually stopped someone to express our dissatisfaction and to advise we would pay for the wine but had to go, there was no apology or empathy and he simply walked off to get the bill. Needless to say we didn't wait for that, we left the money on the table and walked. Considering that when we arrived the restaurant was not exactly busy (which is why we chose it) I dread to think how they will cope on a busy evening ! There was nobody actually managing the service and we were just left unattended. Being so hungry actually ruined my evening and whilst I loved the concert I was left feeling light-headed. Thanks for ruining my night Cafe Rouge. Would never go back there and would always recommend to my friends not to go there. I have never been left without a meal EVER - ANYWHERE !!

it's about time we had a decent coffee shop round here, i work at allsopps, round the corner but only tried it because it was recommended by Sugarvine and it's nice to have a large selection of not only coffee but organic sandwiches. well done guys

Love this place have been several times and love the food here the food always tastes fresh and the fact that you cane take your own wine makes this place the best!!! well done Carlos

I was keen to write this recommendation, after visiting this shop. I live about 3 miles away, and I am a regular at Dad's Lane Chippy. However, upon my 'detour', I discovered this little food heaven. The chips were delicious, well worth the short wait for fresh chips. I also enjoyed the chicken kebab I ordered. It was delicious. I shall be back soon, if not for the chips, then for the really nice two gentlemen working there, as they were so polite, keep up the good work lads!