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Restaurant Reviews

A curated collection of honest, unfiltered reviews from my dining experiences — from hidden gems to headline spots. Come hungry.

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La Bellezza Birmingham An Honest Review

heylollyUpdated on August 24, 2025August 24, 2025

La Bellezza in Birmingham has built a reputation as an Italian spot worth visiting. But does it live up to the hype? Here’s my honest review of the experience.

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Kushi-Ya, Nottingham. The Sizzle Behind the Skewers at one of Nottingham’s Best Kept Secrets.

heylollyUpdated on July 15, 2025July 15, 2025

One thing is for sure, you don’t just stumble across Kushi-ya. Tucked down Low Pavement in Nottingham, Kushi-ya is the kind of place that lives …

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Raymond’s Nottingham. Small Plates, Big Flavours.

heylollyUpdated on May 30, 2025May 30, 2025

Let’s be honest—finding a genuinely brilliant restaurant feels a bit like striking gold in your back garden. Unexpected, thrilling, and something you want to both shout about and keep secret. Raymond’s in Nottingham is exactly that sort of treasure.

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Nothing makes me feel healthier and happier than a Nothing makes me feel healthier and happier than a simple yet stunning Thai style x Vietnamese salad with poached chicken infused with plenty of aromats. 

Finish it off with lots of lovely little umami crunchy bits and I guarantee you’ll be coming back for more! 

#thaifoodlover #thaisalad #vietnamesefood #noodles #healthyfoodporn #healthyfoodchoices #easyrecipesathome #easyrecipeideas #chickensalad  #umami #midweekmeals #dinnerideas #heylolly
🍊Grapefruit posset doing its silky thing, pista 🍊Grapefruit posset doing its silky thing, pistachio shortbread bringing a divine little crunch. 🤗

Elegant? Absolutely. Effortless? Even better.

Because sometimes you need a dessert that looks Michelin… but only takes you half an hour. 👌 

Full recipe now up on the blog (link in bio) 

#grapefruit #redgrapefruit #posset #grapefruitposset #dolce #dessert #pudding #citrus #shortbread #creamydesserts #ukfoodie #foodblogger #foodbloguk #easydesserts #foodieinspo #lollyskitchen #heylolly
And just like that Summer went to Autumn… And just like that Summer went to Autumn…
Dinner tonight? 👉 Jammy shallots. Bursting cher Dinner tonight? 👉 Jammy shallots. Bursting cherry tomatoes. Buttery puff pastry. And that upside-down flip. 🫠

This shallot and tomato tart is proof that vegetables deserve the spotlight - indulgent, delicious, and ready in under an hour.

I used the sweetest from @iowtomatoes 🍅 (nothing else comes close).

Would you dare the flip? 👀

#easyrecipes #vegetarianrecipes #tomatoes #foodiesofig #gourmetfood #puffpastry #shallots #puffpastrytart #upsidedowntart #easymeals #easyrecipes #dinnerinspo #vegetariansofig
20-Minute Korean Crab Fried Rice 🦀🔥 The only 20-Minute Korean Crab Fried Rice 🦀🔥 The only rule? Crab goes in last 🤗

Everything else? Fast and hot!! 

Save this for when you want proper flavour, quick, quick, quick! 🦀🌶️🍚

RECIPE (serves 4) ✍️
• 4 cups cooked brown rice🍚
• 2 tbsp neutral oil 🛢️
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten 🥚
• 1 large onion, diced 🧅
• 1 red pepper, diced 🔴
• 3 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced 🫚
• 1 dried chilli (or ½ tsp flakes) 🌶️
• 2–3 tbsp gochujang 🥄
• 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar 🥢
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil 🥄
• 250g crab claw meat 🦀
• 2 limes (zest + juice) 🍋
• Large handful Thai basil 🌿
• Spring onions, sliced (optional) 🌱

Method ⚡
	1.	Hot wok, 1 tbsp oil → soft-scramble eggs; remove.
	2.	1 tbsp oil → onion + pepper 2 mins; add garlic, ginger, chilli 1 min.
	3.	Rice in; fry 2 mins till hot and a little toasty.
	4.	Stir in gochujang + rice wine vinegar till glossy.
	5.	Fold in crab gently; return eggs.
	6.	Off the heat: lime zest + juice, basil, drizzle sesame oil. Taste, adjust. Serve with extra gochujang + lime wedges. 🥄✨ 

Pro tips 💡
• Keep rice cold, pan hot.
• Don’t overwork the crab (keep those luxe flakes!).
• Finish with lime + sesame for that final perfume. 

Save this for weeknights + tag me if you make it 🫶

#crab #gochujang #friedrice #foodlover #crabmeat #crabrecipes #koreanrice #koreanrecipes #easymeals #quickandhealthy #20minutemeals #fakeaway #deliciousandnutritious #heylolly #lollyskitchen
Deliveroo could never 🙂‍↔️ 10 dinner idea Deliveroo could never 🙂‍↔️ 10 dinner ideas and ZERO excuses for boring plates ✨ Save now, thank me later 👋 

Baked Cod & Chorizo 💃
Miso Salmon 🥢
Crispy Cod Tacos 🌮
Provençal Duck 🇫🇷
Satay King Prawn Traybake 🦐
Chicken + Tofu Tikka 🇮🇳
Mediterranean Cod 🌊
Baked Trout +Cannellini Bean Stew 🫘
Sicilian Sea Bass 🇮🇹
Black Garlic Butter Cornish Hake 🌑🧄

#dinnerideas #foodiesofig #quickmeals #cookfromscratch #seafoodrecipes #easymeals #gourmetfoodathome #easygourmet #midweekmeals #eatwellfeelgood  #lollyskitchen
It’s giving Amalfi 🇮🇹 but I’m in my kitc It’s giving Amalfi 🇮🇹 but I’m in my kitchen and working through a glut of courgettes. 

My courgette, lemon and ricotta rigatoni makes for a RIDICULOUS tasting pasta and ready in just 26 minutes! 

Full recipe on the blog (link in the bio) 

@pasta_rummo 

#pasta #zuchinnipasta #courgette #courgettepasta #pastalover #vegetarianpasta #vegetarianrecipe #ricotta #lemon #amalfilemon #dinnerideas #lollyskitchen #heylolly
Things I made from scratch this week. No real plan Things I made from scratch this week.
No real plan. Just vibes, hunger, and a fridge full of things I didn’t want to waste.
It got a bit out of hand… in the best way.

🥥 Thai-style basa — light, spicy, and gone in about 3 minutes
🥢 Vietnamese summer rolls — satay on the side, no regrets
🍜 Chicken pho — speedy, slurpy, and exactly what I needed mid-week
🦐 Goan tiger prawn curry — rich, fiery, and weirdly therapeutic to make
🍣 Teriyaki salmon with pak choi + quinoa — balanced queen energy
🌶️ Gochujang salmon with pineapple + pepper salsa + black bean salad — sweet, spicy, chaotic
🐟 Trout with courgette + cannellini bean stew — soft, herby, a little smug

Would I make all of it again?
100%.

#homecookedmealsarethebest #thingsicooked #midweekmeals #easymeals #easymealsforbusypeople #fypreelsシ゚ #heylolly #foodiesofinsta #fortheloveoffood #easyrecipesathome
👉 Jason’s No 6 @jasonssourdough 👉 Silken 👉 Jason’s No 6 @jasonssourdough 
👉 Silken eggs
👉 Smoked Mackerel with a dill crème and a splash of @hendersonsrelish for good measure 👌

🇫🇮🇳🇴🇩🇰🇸🇪 Scandi breakfasts just hit different 🤌🤌 

#easybreakfastideas #scandibreakfast #eggs #mackerel #jasonssourdough #hendersonsrelish #smokedmackerel #healthybreakfastrecipes #heylolly #breakfastideas
They look good, but they taste better. 🤤 My go They look good, but they taste better. 🤤 My go to can’t be damn bothered to cook tonight midweek meal - grab a few of these from the freezer and turn them into an absolute feast. 

Drop a comment if you want the full recipe. 👇👇 🥟 🥟 

#cookwithme #lollyskitchen #potstickers #dumplings #homemade #chickengyoza #midweekmeals #easyrecipes #gyozastagram #fypreelsシ゚
8 Easy Ways to Make Eggs For Breakfast Soft-boiled 8 Easy Ways to Make Eggs For Breakfast Soft-boiled, fried, poached, baked – however you like it, these eggy mains are proof that breakfast doesn’t have to be boring.  From avocado toast upgrades to full tray-bake energy, this is your morning moodboard (with yolk porn guaranteed). 

👉🍳 Slide into your egg era with these golden ideas: 

Poached + spicy avo toast 🌶️ Jammy egg stack on smashed avo toast 🥑 

Classic English tray bake with all the fixin’s 🍅 

Eggs Benedict, brunch icon status 🍳👑 

Baked feta, cherry tomatoes & eggs - a Mediterranean dream 🌞 

Brunch flatbread with eggs baked in 🔥 

Herb egg bites with parmesan and sourdough soldiers 🌿 

Everything bagel egg cups – gooey, cheesy, irresistible 🧀 

#breakfast #breakfastisserved #eggsofinstagram #itswhatsforbreakfast #delicious #eggrecipe #breakfastinspo #lollyskitchen #fypシ❤️💞❤️
A little Saturday Reset 🥰 #easyrecipes #tacos # A little Saturday Reset 🥰 #easyrecipes #tacos #breakfasttacos #mexicanfood #foodvibes #itswhatsforbreakfast #breakfastinspo #easyfood #lollyskitchen #fypシ #foodiegram
Tiramisu packed her bags and went to the tropics… ✈️🥭🥥☀️ 

@trashandtreasurespirits 

#mango #tiramisu #summerdessert #lollyskitchen #tropical #dessertgram #easyrecipes #rum #islandgyal
If peace had a postcode… I’d pin it here. 📍 If peace had a postcode… I’d pin it here. 📍 Welcome to Hvar. 🇭🇷 #hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #croatia #croatiawithlove #croatia_instagram #travelgram #itsmelolly
Six breakfasts I come back to when life feels bett Six breakfasts I come back to when life feels better with good olive oil and a warm yolk. 👌 A little effort = A whole lot of satisfaction! 

🍅 1. Slow-roasted tomatoes on hummus toast 
🫑 2. Persian eggs with herby yoghurt + chilli oil 
🌮 3. Mexican breakfast tacos with black beans + avo 🍳 4. Shakshuka with feta + fresh herbs 
🌯 5. Loaded breakfast burritos with roasted Tenderstem broccoli + scrambled eggs 
🥚 6. Poached eggs on garlicky lentils + tomato

 #lollyskitchen #fyp #breakfastinspo #breakfastideas #plantbasedbreakfast #eggs #flexitarian #fypreelsシ゚
Meals I made from scratch this week… No real pla Meals I made from scratch this week… No real plan. Just fun, hunger, and a fridge full of things I didn’t want to waste. 🍥 Thai-style basa – light, spicy, and gone in about 3 minutes 🥢 Vietnamese summer rolls – satay on the side, no regrets 🍜 Chicken pho – speedy, slurpy, and exactly what I needed mid-week 🔥 Goan tiger prawn curry – rich, fiery, and weirdly therapeutic to make 🍣 Teriyaki salmon with pak choi + quinoa – balanced queen energy 🌶️ Gochujang salmon with pineapple + pepper salsa + black bean salad – sweet, spicy, chaotic 🎨 Trout with courgette + cannellini bean stew – soft, herby, a little smug  Would I make all of it again? 100%. 💪💪 #lollyskitchen #eatwithme #ukfoodie #weeklymenu #midweekmains #fypreelsシ゚ #foodlover #mealprep #homemademeals
Guilty as charged 🌅 This will forever be one of Guilty as charged 🌅 This will forever be one of my favourite sunsets in Certaldo. 🧡 #sunsetgirlies #tuscany #tuscansun #travelgram #fypreelsシ゚ #fromitalywithlove #italytravel #traveldiaries #itsmelolly
POV: It’s 9pm ⏰ You’re starving and absolute POV: It’s 9pm ⏰
You’re starving and absolutely not in the mood to wait 🍽️
This tikka hits in 20! Chicken, tofu, and a sauce that does not hold back! 🔥

#easymeals #midweekmains #chickentikka #curryrecipe #flexitarian #currystagram #heylolly #lollyskitchen
Happy Hump Day - I don’t know about you but I’ Happy Hump Day - I don’t know about you but I’ve had a Christmas “to do” List as long as my arm today - I need a large glass of Friday! Double tap ♥️ If you’re with me! 
Fetch the recipe for my Spiced Cranberry Vodka Fizz Cocktails (link in my bio) 
CHEERS! @heylolly.uk .
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#cocktails #christmascocktails #drink #thirsty #cranberrycocktail #holidaycocktail #happyhour #mixology #craftycocktails #drinkup #festivecocktails #wintercocktails #festivus #honey #spiced #drinkup #f52grams #foodstyling #instachristmas #cocktailbar #christmasspirit #rosemary #drinkoftheday #homebartender #drinkporn #vodka #greygoosevodka
Anyone else freezing their buns off rn? ⛄️ Sou Anyone else freezing their buns off rn? ⛄️ Soup season is officially in full swing so grab the recipe for my Cauliflower & Chestnut Soup (link in my bio) This will satisfy anyone’s appetite even on the coldest and darkest of days. It’s intended to be devoured in front of a roaring fire, bodies intertwined in knitted blankets watching your favourite TV show. @heylolly.uk @merchantgourmet .
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#soupseason #soupseasonishere #frugalfood #cauliflowerchestnutsoup #cauliflower #chestnuts #warming #heartwarming #satiated #eeeeeats #foodblog #discoverunder1k #christmasfood #inspofood #foodiesofinstagram #foodiegram #nutty #soupoftheday #truffleoil #ukblog #lifestyler #ontheblog #lifestylebloggeruk #foodstylish #foodstylists #f52grams #bonappetit #lollyskitchen #heylolly
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