Tiffin Restaurant, The

Michele (11 September 2007)

I beg to differ completely with the others. This was most definitely one of the best restaurants in Leicester. The food was excellent with huge portions and the service was always top notch. That is probably why it’s always busy when the other twenty Indian restaurants on the same road aren't. In my opinion, you get what you pay for and you definitely get fantastic food there.

Stevens (1 July 2007)

La Vita is a superb restaurant in Birmingham City Centre, a minute away from the Hall of Memory on Centenary Square, it’s easy to find. We found the restaurant when looking for a lunchtime snack and it is now our favourite place to eat. The restaurant has a wonderful ambience, from the moment you walk in and are greeted by the friendliest staff you could hope to find anywhere, to the very modern decoration and seating arrangements. Italian themed music is played in the background but in no way interferes with your enjoyment of the food or the conversation you are having.

As you walk in there is a lovely bar and seating area where you can have a relaxing drink while waiting for your table. The restaurant has booths for more private dining or tables for small and large groups of people. The managers are very apparent as they mingle with customers to enquire about their well being and their enjoyment of the food and wine, the waiting staff are attentive and provide a good level of customer service. The chef makes himself known by popping out to the front of the restaurant every so often to say hello! The menu is full of traditional and adventurous Italian food that is served in very generous portions. The quality of the meat and vegetables offered is excellent. We have tried nearly every pasta and meat selection on the menu and have not been disappointed with the flavours or presentation. There is a specials board above the bar area and this often has some treasures, which have included lobster ravioli and some stuffed peppers with goat’s cheese that just melts in the mouth. The food is always prepared without too long to wait.

The wine menu is good and there is a nice selection of Italian reds and whites to tempt. The manager will recommend suitable wines for your chosen dishes. The first two courses are often so filling that dessert is the last thing on your mind, but should you be tempted, you would be pleased with the choices. My favourite is the cheesecake with forest fruits drizzled over the top - very simple but smooth and rich, delightful! The arrival of the bill would not upset you either with three course meals with wine beginning at approximately £25-30 per head. The restaurant offers theatre deals, it is less than five minutes walk from Birmingham Rep. For those wishing to go drinking afterwards you are situated five minutes walk from the bottom of Broad Street. I highly recommend the restaurant to anyone who loves good quality Italian food served in a very pleasant atmosphere.

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