The area around the cathedral city of Lichfield is in need of a wider spread of places to eat and here we have a pretty, canal-side, half-timbered house full of charm and friendliness. Chef Giuseppe Iaconi - also known as Il Marchigiano - is seen behind the hobs and his culinary skills are being put to good use to satisfy those who crave for food that tastes just the way 'nonna' used to make them.

A menu that derives from Le Marche in Italy offers an impressive array of dishes that eagerly takes advantage of the opportunities for local sourcing. Not to be missed is the chef's signature dish pollo marchigiano, pan-fried chicken breast served in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce and for dessert, Giuseppe's homemade lemoncello makes a zesty alternative to tiramisu.

Il Marchigiano at The Plum Pudding conveys an impression of cheerful warmth, formality kept to a minimum, plenty of antique pine, and service to match.