Trentina

The story

Trentina: Fresh Italian Cooking in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter

The kitchen and its ingredients

Trentina serves Italian-inspired dishes in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter with a focus on traceable components. The team prioritises locally sourced produce alongside essential imports to maintain consistent quality. Organic 00 flour travels from Shipton Mill in the Cotswolds to power the daily pasta roller. Rare breed beef and free range pork arrive from Dunwood Farm in Staffordshire while Cobble Lane Cured supplies traditional charcuterie, ensuring every component reaches the rolling table with documented provenance.

Plates and seasonal highlights

Compact menus allow the kitchen to refine techniques without sacrificing speed. Dunwood Farm beef bolognese rests beneath wide ribbons of pappardelle, offering rich depth alongside Devon crab and ricotta ravioli wrapped in delicate fresh dough. Courgette fritti and slices of fennel and garlic salami prepare the palate for heavier courses. Soft serve ice creams or a creamy tiramisu round out an evening that favours substance over spectacle.

Space and local recognition

A low key glass frontage opens onto a sparsely contemporary dining room where organic 00 flour scents linger near the pasta station. Guests settle into a cheerfully informal environment that balances quiet conversation with efficient service. The Good Food Guide named the spot a Local Gem in 2026 for exactly this combination of casual comfort and precise execution. Vintage Italian wines flow steadily while diners sample straightforward dishes at reasonable prices.