A POPULAR Bromsgrove tapas restaurant has been named the best Mediterranean eatery in the entire Midlands.

Independent, family-run Casa Med won Best Mediterranean Restaurant of The Year 2019 at the Restaurant Awards - Midlands Edition.

Its founders, husband-and-wife team Mark and Catherine Houghton, opened the restaurant, situated just off Bromsgrove High Street, in July 2015.

Catherine said: “I’ve struggled to find the words to express how happy I am that we won Best Mediterranean Restaurant of The Year 2019.

"It’s a huge honour to have won the award for the Midlands and put Bromsgrove on the map. I’m extremely proud of my team and they totally deserve the award and recognition.

“Mark and I built Casa from a love of the Mediterranean cuisine and in all honesty, to combat food envy!

"I personally had always been a fan of eating ‘tapas style’ as I’d be struck with jealousy when someone else’s food came to the table - sharing small plates removed this envy and made for more social dining.

“We wanted to build a restaurant that encouraged diners to spend quality time with friends and family, share dishes, try new foods and make memories.

"It’s clear that Casa runs on its passion for food and service as our team never accept anything less than the highest of standards.

"Mark and I have worked hard to create something special for both our diners and our team.

“It’s overwhelming to say that four years on we are still fully booked every weekend and bursting at the seams, if only we could push the walls out to create more space!"

Casa Med were handed their award at The Holiday Inn Hotel, Birmingham after seeing off competition from eight other restaurants in their category.