Casa Italia Birmingham is a family-run Italian restaurant at 491 Hagley Road in Bearwood, Smethwick. Established for more than two decades, it favours a warm, traditional atmosphere that suits couples, families, regular local diners and larger celebrations.
Thin, crisp pizzas arrive with a choice of fresh toppings, while pasta dishes use sauces cooked to coat each shape properly. Garlic bread is a particular house favourite, and starters such as bruschetta, calamari, caprese salad and garlic mushrooms establish the familiar Italian character of the meal.
Steak, chicken and fish broaden the main-course choice beyond pizza and pasta, reflecting the range expected of a long-running neighbourhood Italian restaurant. Fresh preparation and generous portions are central to the style, with regional ideas drawn from across Italy rather than one narrowly defined area.
An Italian-focused wine list moves from Tuscan reds to crisp Venetian whites, and desserts provide a traditional finish. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices are available, while takeaway, delivery and private events add flexibility; guests with allergies should confirm current recipes with staff.
Address: 491 Hagley Road, Bearwood, Smethwick B66 4AX, England
Casa Italia Bearwood Menu
Starters
Portion Olives
V
Garlic Bread (Large)
V
Garlic Bread (Small)
V
Breaded Goujons of Lemon Sole
Served with dip and salad
Breaded Mushrooms
Served with dip and salad. V
Bruschetta Romana
Fresh chopped tomato, basil, garlic on toasted bread. V
Pork Ribs with Salad
Cannelloni
Polpette (Meatballs)
Lasagne
Melanzane Mozzarella
Aubergine baked with béchamel sauce and mozzarella cheese. V
Carciofini Special
Artichoke hearts stuffed with olives in a tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese. V
Broccoli
Baked with cream, gorgonzola and mozzarella cheese. V
Gamberoni Vino Bianco
King prawns in garlic and white wine sauce
Garlic Mushrooms
Minestrone Soup
V
Avocado Prawn Salad
Caprese Salad
Mozzarella, tomato and basil. V
Prawn Cocktail
NEW
Mozzarella Salad and Avocado
Mixed Salad
Mixed Salad with Feta Cheese
V
Calamari Fritti
Served with dip and salad
Parma Ham en Melon
Pizza
Margherita
Cheese, tomato and herbs
Pollastra
Cheese, tomato, onion, garlic, strips of chicken breast with sautéed spinach
Ai Funghi
Cheese, tomato, mushrooms and herbs. V
Vegetarian
Cheese, tomato, mushrooms, onions, green and red peppers, olives, sweetcorn and herbs. V
Marinara
Cheese, tomato, prawns, cockles, mussels, olives, calamari, garlic and herbs
Romana
Cheese, tomato, ham, mushrooms and olives
Calzone
Folded pizza with fillings of cheese, chicken, salami, pepperoni, mushrooms and herbs served with tomato sauce
Toscana
Tomato, cheese, mushrooms, diced chicken, red and green peppers, onions and herbs
Mamma Mia
Cheese, tomato, chicken, prawns, pepperoni, onion and garlic
Pepperoni
Tomato, cheese, pepperoni, green and red peppers and herbs
Americano
Tomato, cheese, pepperoni, onions, mushrooms and green chillies (hot)
Spinaci
Tomato, cheese, spinach, mushrooms, garlic and poached egg
Funghi-e-Prosciutto di Parma
Tomato, cheese, parma, ham and mushrooms
Extra Toppings
Pasta
Spaghetti Bolognese
Minced beef, wine, shallots, garlic and herbs
Spaghetti Epo Meo
Mushrooms, red and green pepper, cooked in a creamy sauce with tomato, chilli, wine and fresh coriander. V
Spaghetti Alle Polpette
Meatballs in fresh tomato sauce, olives and herbs
Spaghetti Marinara
Mixed seafood in fresh sauce with calamari, olives
Spaghetti Matricana
Onion, garlic, bacon, chicken, chilli with napoli sauce and a touch of cream
Penne al Pollo
Tubes of pasta, pieces of chicken breast cooked in tomato sauce, olives, chilli and herbs
Penne della Casa
Tubes of pasta, shallots, garlic, chicken, pepperoni, broccoli, white wine, cream and dash of napoli sauce
Penne con Salmon
Tubes of pasta, smoked salmon, seasonable vegetables in a delicious creamy sauce with a dash of tomato sauce. NEW
Penne Boscaiola
Tubes of pasta, mushrooms, shallots, garlic, chicken, wine, cream, peas and a dash of Napoli sauce
Penne con Verdure
Tubes of pasta in a selection of vegetables, including mushrooms, broccoli, mixed peppers, peas, carrots, garlic and shallots, cooked in a cream sauce with a dash of tomato. V
Penne Piccante
Tubes of pasta, onion, garlic, chicken, prawns, mixed peppers, chilli and tomato sauce
Tortellini alla Provinciale
Stuffed pasta with cheese and spinach, served with mushrooms, peas, garlic and tomato sauce
Tortellini Casa Italia
Stuffed pasta with cheese and spinach, shallots, garlic, green peppercorn, peas with creamy sauce and herbs
Tagliatelle Carbonara
Flat egg noodles with a choice of ham or bacon, onions, Parmesan cheese and cream sauce
Tagliatelle Panza
Flat egg noodles, pices of chicken breast, mushrooms cooked in wine, cream, tomato and herbs
Tagliatelle Filetto
Flat egg noodles, succulent strips of fillet of beef cooked with mushrooms, tomato, cream and white wine sauce
Tagliatelle Gamberoni
Flat egg noodles with King Prawn, shallots, garlic, broccoli in a cream sauce with a dash of tomato sauce. NEW
Gnocchi di Patate all'Arrabbiata
Potato and flour dumplings cooked in a delicious tomato sauce with garlic, chilli and black olives. V
Risotto
Risotto Primavera
Risotto, courgettes, asparagus, mushrooms, peas, garlic, shallots, Parmesan cheese, cream and a dash of tomato. V
Risotto con Funghi
Risotto, shallots, garlic, wine, mushrooms in a creamy sauce with a dash of tomato. V
Risotto Marinara
Risotto, mixed seafood, calamari, tomato, olives, garlic, wine and herbs
Risotto Rottara
Risotto, pieces of chicken breast, seasonal vegetables, garlic, onions, tomato, wine and herbs
Risotto Special
Shallots, garlic, leek, bacon, chicken, mushroom in a cream sauce.
Risotto Mediterraneo
Risotto, monk fish, garlic, fresh basil and tomato sauce
Risotto Sorrentino
Shallots, garlic, pepperoni, mushrooms, prawns in a creamy sauce with a dash of tomato sauce
Risotto Gamberoni
King Prawns. Onion, Chilli, Garlic & Tomato Sauce
Al Forno (Oven baked dishes)
Lasagne al Forno
Baked to a traditional recipe
Risotto Milanese
Rice, shallots, garlic, mushrooms, peas, broccoli, tomatoes, courgettes, fresh herbs, baked in oven, topped with mozzarella, asparagus and olives. V
Crespolini
Rolled pancake filled with ricotta cheese, spinach, garlic, shallots, béchamel, tomato sauce with mixed cheese. V
Cannelloni
Rolls of pasta filled with minced beef, vegetables and béchamel sauce
Side Dishes
Portion Bread
French fries
Spinach sautéed with garlic and shallots
Sautéed potato with onions
Tomato and onion salad with olives
Broccoli with butter and garlic
Asparagus with butter and wedges of lemon
Mixed Sautéed vegetables
Spaghetti All Aglio E Olio
Olive oil, garlic, chilli and fresh herbs
Pesce (Fish)
Lombo alla Vittoria
Prime steak of Halibut baked with white wine, onions, mushrooms, basil and tomato sauce
Pesce Marinato ai Funghi
Marinated salmon fillet, mushrooms, white wine, tarragon and cream sauce
Pesce alla Calabrese
Monkfish with garlic, shallots, mustard, green peppercorn, cream and cognac sauce
Misto Pesce al Pomodoro
King Prawn, scampi, cubes of monkfish, garlic, shallots, tomato sauce with mushrooms
Oven Baked Salmon
On a bed of chargrilled vegetables
Gamberoni Allaglio
Sautéed king prawn with garlic, shallots, a hint of tomato and cream sauce
Spigola All Aglio
Sea bass with garlic, shallots and a hint of tomato in a cream sauce
Pollastro (Chicken)
All our specialities are served with a choice of french fries or sautéed potatoes
Pollo Mostarda
Breast of chicken cooked with garlic, mushrooms, mustard, tarragon and cream sauce
Pollo al Pomodoro
Breast of chicken, mixed peppers, chilli and garlic cooked in tomato sauce and topped with cheese
Pollo di Palermo
Breast of chicken with shallots, olives, tomato, cream, mushroom, prawns, pepperoni and white wine
Pollo al Limone con Asparagi
Breast of chicken in a delicate lemon and cream asparagus sauce
Pollo alla Cacciatora
Breast of chicken served with a sauce made of tomato mushrooms, red wine, shallots and herbs
Pollo alla Sopresa
Breast of chicken cooked in a leek, garlic, bacon, mushroom, white wine and cream sauce
Dessert
Scoop of Ice cream
(Vanilla or Chocolate or Strawberry)
Tiramisu Della Casa
The original Italian ‘pick me up’ our home made Tiramisu, layers of mascarpone cream & amaretto, with savoiardi biscuits drenched in coffee, covered in cream & cocoa
Chocolate Fudge Cake (Served warm)
A rich moist chocolate sponge layered with fudge & coated in chocolate fudge icing, for the chocoholic in all of us!
Raspberry Pavlova (Gluten Free)
Raspberry ice cream with fruit pieces piped onto an Italian meringue base with raspberry puree and vanilla ice cream, topped with a light and crunchy meringue rosette
Mango & Passionfruit Ice Cream Cheese Cake (Gluten Free)
A mixture of cheesecake and ice cream form a lovely smooth vanilla layer on a gluten free crunch base. Topped with a mango and passionfruit sauce with mango pieces. Finished with a hand piped chocolate decoration
Gooseberry & Apple Treacle Crumble Tart
A warming whole fruit gooseberry and bramley apple mixture, surrounded by a crunchy crumble tart with a traditional treacle mixture for appeal and contrast
Selection of Ice Cream
Vanilla, Chocolate & Strawberry
Profiteroles (Vegetarian)
Choux pastry puffs filled with vanilla cream and covered with chocolate
Hot Beverages
Freshly Ground Italian Coffee
Espresso
Double Espresso
Cappuccino Or Caffe Latte
Americano
Hot Chocolate
Mocha Coffee
Tea
Carne (Beef)
All our specialities are served with a choice of french fries or sautéed potatoes
Filetto Strogonoff
Succulent strips of fillet, mix peppers and wine, mushrooms with mustard and cream sauce
Filetto Casa Italia
Succulent strips of fillet with green peppercorns, mushrooms, peas, asparagus and cream sauce
Filetto al Pepe
A tender fillet steak with a classic piquant green peppercorn and cognac sauce
Filetto Speciale
Fillet steak with mushrooms, prawns and creamy wine sauce
Filetto Diavola
Fillet steak cooked with brandy, french mustard, tomato and cream sauce
Filetto Funghi
A fillet steak cooked in a wine, cream and mushrooms sauce with a dash of Napoli sauce
Filetto Gorgonzola
A filet steak with cream and gorgonzola cheese sauce
Filetto alla Griglia
A tender fillet, chargrilled to your taste
Filetto alla Provinciale
A fillet steak with onions, garlic, mushroom, peppers cooked with red wine and Napoli sauce
Liqueurs Coffees
Italian Coffee
Amaretto
Spanish Coffee
Grand Marnier
French Coffee
Cointreau
Russian Coffee
Vodka
Irish Coffee
Jameson Whisky
Caelic Coffee
Scotch Whisky
Caribbean Coffee
Dark Rum
Calypso Coffee
Tia Maria
Highland Coffee
Drambuie
Lady Coffee
Baileys