Merry Hill is set to welcome popular Italian restaurant, ASK Italian, to the centre - opening its doors this November.

Inspired by Italy, ASK Italian takes a bold and playful approach to modern interpretations of Italian cuisine. Their food always begins with an ingredient, a tradition, or a well-loved dish.

ASK Italian Merry Hill will span 4,000 sq ft with space for approximately 140 diners, and will serve up a range of antipasti, stone-baked pizzas, and fresh pasta dishes, as well as a wealth of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options.

ASK Italian will be located between Bon Pan Asian and the recently opened wagamama. The new restaurant will also be a stone’s throw from the new Hollywood Bowl, Merry Hill’s latest leisure offering. It further adds to the centre’s emerging leisure quarter, creating a family-friendly hub for eating and entertainment.

Corinne Prior, Marketing Director at ASK Italian, said: “In such a milestone year for ASK Italian where we’re celebrating 30 years strong, and our new restaurant in Merry Hill will build on our incredible family of restaurants, each serving their own unique community. We’re excited to join the new leisure hub, where we can continue to bring people together over great Italian meals.”

Jonathan Poole, Centre Manager at Merry Hill, added: “ASK Italian is a great addition to the variety of dining options at Merry Hill. And who doesn’t enjoy great Italian food? We’re sure its tasty menu and welcoming restaurant style will be a huge hit with our visitors. We’re already seeing huge numbers of people enjoying new openings like Wagamama and look forward to welcoming ASK Italian.

“It’s an exciting time at the centre as we continue to open and offer even more retail, leisure and food and drink options for friends and family to enjoy.”