Ivory Tusk Restaurant in Tamworth, Fazeley

Reviews

1. James Beauchamp ★★★★★

   The Former John Lewis Tamworth: A Retail Elysium ​Six Stars (A Monument to Taste and Partnership) ​Before the era of rapid fulfillment and joyless, beige boxes, there stood a retail institution in Tamworth that transcended mere shopping: the Former John Lewis Store. Now, in its regrettably repurposed state (whatever that may be), it remains a ghost of true consumer nobility—a building that whispers tales of thread counts, tasteful kitchenware, and the sacred principles of staff partnership. ​The Architecture of Aspiration ​The exterior, often a masterful combination of dependable cladding and generous fenestration, did not scream "SALE!" It offered a silent, knowing nod of quality. This structure was designed to hold not just stock, but dreams—dreams of owning a kettle that cost slightly more than you initially budgeted, or a pillow that would dramatically improve your quality of life (and yet, somehow, it always did). The very air around the building smelled subtly of quality canvas and long-term financial planning. ​The Sacred Customer Journey ​Inside, the experience was a meditative process. You didn't just buy a shirt; you invested in a relationship with a garment guaranteed to last longer than your average car lease. The layout was a complex, multi-tiered labyrinth of muted colours and solid wood, designed to gently guide you toward a purchase you truly deserved. The staff—or Partners, as they were known—were not employees, but highly trained emotional support specialists who could discuss the pros and cons of Egyptian cotton versus Pima with theological certainty. ​And the escalators! They moved at the exact, measured speed required for deep contemplation of your purchasing choices, offering a glorious, panoramic view of the lighting department—a shimmering, aspirational valley of brushed chrome. ​A Legacy Repurposed ​Today, as this magnificent structure stands, sadly repurposed, we must remember its heritage. It is no longer just a building; it is a museum of understated luxury. Its foundations hold the memory of countless tasteful purchases, and its ceiling tiles still echo the faint, hopeful sound of a loyalty card being swiped. It stands as a profound reminder that retail, at its peak, was not transactional; it was transformational. ​We salute this former temple of taste. May its new life, whatever mundane purpose it now serves, be forever blessed by the ghost of high-quality porcelain and the spirit of a generous returns policy.

   almost 8 months ago
2. david andrews ★★★★☆

   I love this place the food is great but please for the love of god stop spraying polish when youre open for business. Nobody want to taste Pledge or Mr Sheen in their food. It's a long running joke with friends about the smell of polish in this place. Clean the restaurant at 10am in the morning or whenever but not when customers are sat eating!

   almost 11 months ago
3. Shivani Bhandari ★☆☆☆☆

   I had dinner yesterday in this restaurant and after 10 mins i suffered from food poisoning and its not only me my mates suffer as well. Being an indian, i tried authentic indian food from my birth and the food i ate yesterday that was not indian food it was just the mixture of souces and thats it. I paid alot in here and it was not worth it. Really dont want to visit again.

   1 year ago

1. Ian Boult ★★★☆☆

   Not the best curry house in Fazely. There were 6 of us on a Sunday night. We had 2 dansaks, a speciality prawn dish and 2 garlic chilli chicken with the rice and sundries. Ive cooked better curries at home. Very bland taste with all curries and the left overs we took home tasted worse the day after. Normally mature and get better the day after.

   1 year ago
2. Wendy Nicholls ★★★★★

   Great food, wonderful staff, have been going here a number of years and would highly recommend.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Sue Per ★★★★★

   Christmas Day at Ivory Tusk didn’t disappoint. Service and food was excellent as always . Gill is always very welcoming and the lads are all very friendly. Our 4 meals were all very flavourful especially Chicken Pathia which is my personal favourite. Thank you all . We all Had a fabulous day dining in your restaurant. See you soon Mike & Sue xxx

   almost 3 years ago

1. Steve Lawley ★★☆☆☆

   Oh dear, after reading all the great reviews of this place I was left very disappointed. Booked a table for 2 and when we arrived it looked like total confusion we were actually there. The manners of the 2 older chaps at the counter was awful, when we were asked what we wanted to order, the man literally walked up to the table and all he said in a very abrupt manor was "YES" not even looking at us. The food was less than average all very bland and generic no unique taste to it, no one said have a nice night or anything like that when we left, just very rude yet again, this despite us just having paid £50 of our hard earned money for a sub standard meal. I would not recommend this place to anyone and will definitely not be returning,

   almost 3 years ago
2. Christina Abingdon ★★★★★

   Lovely evening. Amazing food, authentic and delicious. The Service was excellent and the staff friendly and obliging. Gill the manager was very friendly and accommodating. I will definitely be returning in the near future.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Stacy Seymour ★★★★★

   Great atmosphere, very welcoming, well taken care of and comfortable. Had starters, mains, and desserts, all excellent. The meat was flavourful and tender. The desserts were amazing. Would definitely go back. My new favourite.

   almost 3 years ago

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