Venice Pizza

Tucked into a parade of shops on the Hateley Heath side of West Bromwich, Venice Pizza is a busy little takeaway that leans on the holy trinity of British fast food: pizza, kebabs and fried chicken. It is the sort of neighbourhood spot locals turn to when they want something hot, generous and quick rather than fussy, with stone-baked pizzas sitting happily alongside grilled and doner kebabs and trays of crispy chicken and chips.

The kitchen keeps things straightforward and made-to-order, which is part of the appeal for the regulars who keep it busy in the evenings. It holds a current Food Hygiene Rating from Sandwell council, so you can order with a bit of reassurance about what is going on behind the counter. Whether you are feeding a family or grabbing a late solo dinner, it covers the comfort-food bases without trying to be anything it is not.