Alioli

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New Spanish tapas bar is due to bring a slice of the Mediterranean coast to Touchwood shopping centre.

Independent restaurant Alioli is set to launch at the old Bella Italia unit in Solihull town centre before the end of the year.

Artist's impressions give diners a sneak peek at what the quirky new restaurant will look like inside, while bosses have boldly pledged to "revive the Spanish food scene in the Midlands".

Alioli will be serving up authentic tapas with a contemporary edge, including its own spin on the popular Catalan sauce that the bar is named after.

Head chef Alfonso Sanchez, who has years of experience in Spanish cooking under his belt, told Birmingham Live: "We are excited to revive the Spanish food scene in the Midlands.

"We’ll make no compromise in quality and only use the best Spanish-sourced ingredients to give our guests the most authentic experience.

"Our goal is simple - to capture the hearts of local foodies with excellent food that’s packed with culture, heart, and soul."

All dishes will be prepared by specially-recruited Spanish chefs and, just like the menu, the décor has been designed to make guests feel as though they’ve escaped to the Mediterranean coast.

The restaurant's logo is also inspired by the colourful style of Spanish tiles and mimics tapas plates and flowery garlic heads - an ingredient which is found in abundance in alioli sauce.

Owners are yet to reveal a food menu for the new restaurant, but have promised an exquisite wine list with a vibrant ambience to match.