I recently held my 40th birthday party at La Plancha ..and couldn't have wished for it to be better. The food was fantastic, staff were attentive and the atmosphere made it the best birthday ever! I will definately be going back to La Plancha time and time again ...it is a little gem of a place and well worth a try if you've never been (I really can't praise it enough!).

Twinklelmj

An absolutely top night out. Visited La Plancha last night for my friends 40th birthday. 10 of us in total & we all had a fantastic time, the atmosphere was friendly and relaxed (made me feel I was on my hols). We were served by Ellie & Breda both were delightful they pulled out all the stops to make the evening go smoothly. The food was exceptional as was the service, there was plenty of food for all. If you have a large party like we did you can ask about a package tailored to your requirements we had welcome drinks down stairs in the bar, the gourmet menu including desert (a must to try is Lumpy Bumpy) & 3 bottles of wine & soft drinks / water nothing is too much trouble . Highly recommend this restaurant I'll definitely be going back.

Natalie Shand

My husband brought me here for my 32nd birthday a few weeks ago. I had never had tapas food and I was worried that the portions would be too small for us. I can honestly say the food was excellent and the meatballs were devine. The atmosphere was excellent and the service was great. We eat out quite a lot but this restaurant is definitely one of my favourites!! x

Went to La Plancha for a birthday celebration in July. 10 of us in total, the service was excellent and the food fantastic. Very authentic unlike some chain tapas places. Would definitely recommend!

Chris

La Plancha has an enviable address on the Alcester Rd in the center of Moseley. however, the service and food within the establishment would suggest the restaurant takes it's location for granted. I have eaten at La Plancha a number of times, and I am always left feeling like I was at a chain establishment (IE La Tasca in Birminghams Mailbox) which in my experience Moseley restaurant goers, and indeed restauranteurs have sought to overcome. In fact one of the most deflating experiences I can recall is when (in fairness within weeks of the place opening) I took my prospective Italian girlfriend to La Plancha and we ordered the rather exiting "gambas" which, alas, turned out to be "gamberoni" as we joked - minute, and clearly frozen prawns instead of the head-on, tail-on , eye-on monsters that were conjoured by the over-liberal use of the word 'gambas'... albeit drenched in garlic and white wine! Small fry... The food seems (to me) as if it has been reheated locally (the "famous" meatballs being of note here...( "famous" for what exactly??)... and although in some places it is very good - the calamari is excellent - the experience feels as if one is in a bar that hasn't quite made up its mind as to its place in the culinary desert of Moseley - and the bread is ludicrously expensive. Bar? food? eh? And this is the problem with UK tapas: Is it a cocktail bar? Is it a serious restaurant? The latter, no, as the tapas is served in a way that one would think one is in the mailbox chain restaurant (as mentioned above), and the former, no: there is not sufficient atmosphere in the place to detain anyone for more than a drink which is why 'tapas' exists in the south of spain (as a way of lining ur stomach whilst u drink - at no cost). And into this the service is rather sub par - and this is not an inditement of the staff involved as they were clearly understaffed, but as I was eating my last meal, two couples walked in, to find there was no-one to greet them, no-one to take their drink order at the bar, and after waiting at least 5 minutes they left. Which seems rather poor business sense to turn away customers without even having seen them or shown them a menu) Two-penneth in the pot, La Plancha has a great opportunity to excell, but it should decide between tapas restaurant 'also rans (see Byzantium in Kings heath - far from perfect but has a better idea of its identity as a small restaurant), or be a bar.... And perhaps push itself as an 'after bar' venue... much as the spanish do. Spanish Tapas in my experience is an accompaniment to a drink, nothing more. Perhaps the niche for La PLancha is to utilise its great location to lure pre/post pub goers into a little sustenance, but not pretend food is the specialty its wayward- its an accompaniment to good company and good 'vibes'. Something that in this instance, really is 'BYO'

Sam Bowen

I am writing this review with a massive smile on my face. I booked La Plancha for my daughter's first birthday party and I wanted it to be a very special day. I managed to book a room and had a conversation with the Manager who suggested a buffet. As the day approached I was very nervous as whilst I know what the menu was going to be I still didn't know what to expect and how my guests would react to the food. Well, I needn't have worried the food was a fantastic example of Spanish tapas/food. It was so varied; we had seafood paella, meatballs (highly recommended) cream chicken, garlic mushrooms the list goes on and the food went on as well there was so much my guests could not complain of lack of food. What a great day, my daughter was happy with her portion of food, my family loved the great environment and service and my friends well they all left full and promising to return. If your looking for a special place to have a party/celebration I highly recommend La Plancha as it ticks all the boxes.

Jonathan Thompson

An absolutely brilliant place for an evening out. The best food and atmosphere I have experienced outside Spain

Jennifer

My boyfriend and I had a fantastic evening yesterday here, the food and the waiting staff were equally delightful. My boyfriend hates the set menu culture of Valentines Day, so getting him out at all was a bit of a nightmare! Thanks to the relaxed atmosphere and varied (and delicious) menu, I now have him fully converted and we both had a fantastic time.

Avi

hi One of the Worst Spanish food ever.The food served was very dull and seemed left over from previous nite.The service was poor as the waiter at the bar did not even bother to show me and my girl friend to the table.The place was so small and the decor awful.The girls waiting on us were warm n friendly with their service, the man seemed miserable.I would not recommend this place .Its highly rated for no reason.

Ismith

I have been to this delightful restaurant many many times and I absolutely love it. The staff are very friendly, the food is excellent and the atmosphere is fantastic. The hostess Karmel is one of the most delightful and charming hostesses I have ever met and she always tries her upmost to make your evening very very special.

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