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Birmingham’s Italian restaurant Lucarell is a feast for the senses.
Enjoying the canalside views from our table in the glass-encased terrace, the scene was set for an enjoyable and sophisticated dining experience.
Boasting authenticity, all their ingredients are sourced directly from Italy as well as, where possible, local suppliers. The Italian chefs recreate traditional recipes based on their heritage, extensive experience and infused with passion to give you a truly memorable taste of their homeland.
The Lucarelli culinary experience promises that whilst "you will have arrived as a guest, you will leave as a friend." And this is something I can happily vouch for such is the emphasis they put on hospitality.
But be warned, you will have a hard time choosing from the menu, such is the rich and extensive choice of mouthwatering dishes, ranging from pastas, pizzas and, as they call them, ‘Old Italian Favourites’ including meat and fish regional specialities.
Happily, on our visit, we were entrusted to the culinary prowess of our hosts who served us some top picks, from Burrata E Asparagi (Toasted Altamura bread with fresh Apulian burrata, fresh tomatoes and roasted asparagus) and Risotto Pesto E Triglia Monterosso (Carnaroli rice with fresh home made basil pesto and roasted red mullet fillet); to Pasta E Patate Della Nonna (creamy and cheesy mix pasta with potatoes, smoked provola cheese, Grand Padano and basil) and Pizza Trentina Al Tartufo (White base with mozzarella, smoked pravola cheese, speck and black truffle.)
While all were delicious, we took care to reign ourselves in due to portion sizes and a desire to sample as many of the dishes as possible – not least dessert - a traditional chocolate semifreddo served with coffee. Rich and moreish, despite appetites being almost completely satisfied.
The tempting dessert selection also features some Italian classics such as Tiramisu (Espresso coffee, sponge biscuits, mascarpone cream and cocoa powder); Panna Cotta Al Caramello (Classic Italian cooked cream dessert, citrus flavoured, served with caramel sauce); and Tartufo Amalfiand; (Lemon ice cream with meringue and filled with Limoncello sauce).
Vegetarians are also well catered for and can choose from several options including the Mezzo Maccherone Alla Puttanesca (Short tube shaped pasta with cherry tomatoes, black olives, capers and fresh basil); Parmigiana Di Melanzane (Oven-baked aubergines with tomato sauce, pecorino cheese, basil, Grana Padano cheese and mozzarella); Taglietelle Al Funghi (Fresh egg pasta in a creamy mushroom sauce); Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe (Spaghetti in a creamy pecorino cheese with black pepper) and salads and pizzas.
Lucarelli is perfect for that special occasion or leisurely lunch. It can be found at Mailbox and West Bromwich. Book by visiting www.lucarellirestaurant.co.uk
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Amanda is a journalist of 30 years and now runs an award-winning PR agency based in Warwickshire. When she's not writing about her own clients she loves to help spotlight the great work of other pubs, restaurants and hotels around the country.
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