Platform Three — Restaurant in Metropolitan Borough of Solihull

My wife had been to Platform 3 for drink when it first opened but we'd not eaten here before. We tried to book a couple of weeks ago for a table this week but fully booked. However the restaurant called as they had a cancellation.

Nice decor, can tell it's been freshly done. There are separate bar and eating areas which good, the bar area was full and vibrant. The eating area has a good amount of space between the tables which we liked and as there is a wall dividing it from the bar area it was quiet enough to be able to easily talk at the table.

Waitress service was excellent, nice and friendly and they understood the meals when we inquired about the fish chowder. There seemed enough staff on to manage the tables without being rushed. Service was well paced, there didn't seem to be a desire to rush you on, but plates were cleared in a timely manner.

Food was outstanding. I had the pork to start and fish chowder for main. My wife had the prawns to start then the chowder too. Enough to satisfy, and good quality ingredients made this a place we are planning on returning to soon.

My only gripe is paper serviettes. In a place like this we'd like to see linen ones, just takes the standard up a notch. But a minor concern.

5...

Exceptionally good service from Kerry and Panos, who were very friendly and gave great advice about the food. The menu does change every so often, but if they still have it in the future, the salmon pesto linguine is excellent (if you have no nut allergy) - but even if you do, as did one of the people I was with, the chefs were quick-thinking and creative and came up with a chilli and garlic sauce which also tasted fab. We recently went to Italy, and the pizzas at Platform Three are actually just as good as even the best pizzas there, which really says everything. If only we weren't already stuffed by that point then we would have loved to try their desserts. The prices were very reasonable - a main course with a drink was about £20 per person, which is a good deal considering the very high quality of the food. Kerry and Panos were very attentive, coming round not once, not twice, but three times to make sure we were enjoying everything. I couldn't recommend this place...

There is a lovely vibe here and as we’re within walking distance we really value the close proximity. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was warm and friendly. We’ve eaten here a few times and the food is exactly what you would expect in terms of quality and presentation at this price point. Just some minor feedback - which we hope you find helpful, the burger one of our party ordered (which he said was delicious btw) was really too large for the small board it was served on - and the 4 tempura prawns - in two of the starters would have felt better value for money if there were 1 or 2 more. The ham hock starter also contained chorizo which wasn’t mentioned on the menu and as my daughter is pregnant she had to send it back as she’s unable to eat cured meat. The waitress couldn’t have been more helpful and the kitchen provided a speedy replacement, none of this detracted from our visit and we will certainly be...