The Certificate of Excellence honours hospitality businesses that consistently deliver great service across the world. To achieve the accolade, restaurants must maintain an overall TripAdvisor rating of at least four out of five stars, and be listed on the website for at least twelve months.
Over the last two years, the restaurant and bar has held a five star rating on TripAdvisor, and is renowned for combining luxury and friendly service with a vibrant atmosphere.
Opened by Walsall College in 2015, the Littleton is part of its £11m business and sports hub. Headed up by AA rosette winning chefs, Steve Biggs and Paul Ingleby, the 40 seat restaurant offers a contemporary menu of British inspired cuisine, created using best-quality fresh food focusing on locally sourced ingredients.
During its first year, the Littleton was commended by ‘The Best of Walsall’ as being one of the best English restaurants in Walsall.
The restaurant has held a 5 star hygiene rating for the last two years, and has won two national Business of the Year awards.
The Littleton restaurant came second in the 'Restaurant of The Year' category and placed 51st in the whole of the UK.
Head Chef at The Littleton, Steve Biggs, said: "We are delighted to receive the Certificate of Excellence. Last year, we were ranked in the top ten of all restaurants in Walsall on the Trip Advisor website, and this year, we were named the best in the area. This is a testament to the hard work and efforts of all of our staff to ensure that we improve year on year, and give guests an outstanding dining experience.”
Littleton Supervisor, Emma Huckle, said: “We’ve received 5 star reviews since we opened in 2015. We’re delighted that diners are coming from all parts of the West Midlands and beyond. We see an eclectic mix of customers coming to the Littleton, from business people enjoying lunch and after-work drinks, to families and friends celebrating birthdays and evening meals.”
Trip Advisor commenters have described the food as ‘exquisite’, ‘beautiful’ and ‘well presented’. Staff could not be more helpful, and many say they have recommended the bistro to friends and family.
The Littleton, located in The Hub next to Walsall College’s Wisemore Campus, is also creating chefs of the future through its apprenticeship programme.
In addition, The Hub includes a 40-station gym, a multi-purpose sports hall, dance and fitness studios, spa, sports training and injury clinic, a business incubation centre for start-up businesses, as well as conference and event facilities.
