24 Carat Bistro in Birmingham

Went in for Caribbean but met the new owner starting out. Menu has changed to Punjabi but decided to stay and try it out. The pakora starter was simply amazing. The Goat curry was a substantial amount but equally just as good; full of flavour. Didn’t have room for dessert but was very tempting. More to come from the new owner as he looks to revamp the place and build out his menu so will definitely be heading back to this hidden spot; such a lovely experience.

Had the pleasure of visiting The Goat King at 24 Carat Bistro on a Sunday afternoon. We opted for the Goat King 3 course special. For starters, we had the keema paronta and pakoras. The mains was goat curry, rice and bhatura (lovely moreish fluffy fried bread). The food was absolutely delicious and the portions are generous! A special mention for the desserts - the tiramisu was amazing, however the rasmalai cake = game changer!! Stunning all round. The hosts are lovely and clearly passionate about the food. Who knew goat meat was so healthy?! A great experience and will certainly be making a return visit 👍🏻

Delicious food, authentic Punjabi flavours just like homemade. You will be hard pushed to find any restaurant that can deliver this authentic homemade style of cooking. The goat curry had a perfect balance of spice and heat, real spices with no oil and no powders. This type of cooking shows how the chef knows his stuff, exceptional. The rice was perfectly light and seperated. The quaint atmosphere with the fireplace makes it even more homely. Great host who's passion for cooking shines. Highly recommend.

Professional workers, reasonable prices.

Wow I cannot recommend this place enough a quirky beautiful restaurant in Birmingham jewellery quarter. The food was absolutely next level. The service impeccable and the price was fantastic for the beautiful time food and service we received. Had a wonderful evening and we’re looked after so we’ll by the lovely Jan 👌 can’t wait to go back and have recommended to friends and family. Their west Indian food is on another level

Excellent food. Brilliant service. Nothing too much trouble for the staff. Would definitely go again.

We love the serving lady but sorry not worth the night! Average food! Way below our expectations. Not coming back.

What a fantastic lunch. We had a friendly welcome, amazing food, it was perfect. We will definitely be back.

Was invited to my sister in law’s birthday meal there was 12 in the party, I was disgusted with the portion sizes and the quality of the food as it wasn’t freshly cooked that day or maybe that week. I questioned Jan about the surcharge and was told we were charged for the table, even though my husband and I were on a table for 2. The starter which I had was the sweet potato croquettes were edible, the dumplings that my husband had were small and not freshly cooked before our visit, main course chicken was bland regardless of the sauce and the rice was cold with a bit of lettuce on the side of the plate. Dessert was also a disappointment as how Jan described it was not how I received it and again a small portion and my husbands dessert was more glass than that Christmas pudding sundae. Over priced substandard food was what we received that evening and I was also overcharged for my soft drink, and my husband’s Stella was warm and didn’t taste like Stella, more like normal lager. I was also disgusted at seeing food wrapped in cling film sitting next to the till when it should have been in the fridge. Other members in our party who had the blondie for dessert said rather than having white chocolate they found apple pieces in their blondie. Not a place I would ever go back to in my lifetime we paid £80 for the privilege of eating food not freshly cooked, for that price you would expect freshly cooked food.

Well well what can I say not the best of experiences, I don't know who are writing these good reviews as what my party and myself experienced was something completely different. I booked because of these so called good reviews, I originally booked a buffet as I was told it would be less hassle, paid £80 deposit for my party, that's when things went south. I got text asking for our starters and mains ??? communication was lacking, they have several menus which were pretty similar, was always told to look online for this menus and that menu. It took 3 weeks tooing and throwing, not being able to get through on the land line, leaving messages and not getting a response, (my phone died so didn't have Jan's mobile) finally got a call back and what I was told when I first booked was different after I booked. There was no kids menu was originally told they could cater for them. Now for the meal luckily for me I brought with me everyone's starters and mains because nobody knew what they were having even though it was given weeks ago, spent ages going through what everyone was eating again. Starters were nice apart from the small portion and the plantain was hard like those banana chips you can buy, mains was a big disappointment I had the ackee and saltfish with plain rice, left half of it as if wasn't that nice. Dessert was the best part of the meal but again a small portion, all in all it wasn't value for money, in fact over priced for food not freshly prepared and I have never left any restaurant hungry, each person also had to pay 10% service charge on top of their bill. Everyone in my party said they would not return. Jan tried her best on the night but by then I had a feeling that I would regret booking for my birthday, thankfully the company made the evening pleasurable. Would have been cheaper to eat at DEEP EXPERIENCE, which is also a small restaurant on Bristol Street where you are guaranteed to be served freshly cooked food, which has not been microwaved before serving.

Proper independent Jamaican restaurant in the jewellery Quarter. Mixed meat platter to share was delicious. Very friendly chef and staff. 100% recommended and will be going back for dinner when I'm next in Birmingham

Found through a recommendation, and it matched our expectations. It wasn't easy to find, tucked away down an alley, but well worth the trip. It is best to male a reservation to avoid being disappointed. Service is spot on, warm, and welcoming. Food is lovely, traditional with a selection of homemade makes which can be taken away. Would I recommend 🤔 - definitely 😀

Excellent food and service. Highly recommended 👌 👍 👏

A great place to eat in the Jewellery Quarter. Jan is a wonderful host, chatty, informative, and obviously passionate about the food. Its like going for dinner at her house! Really good food, the jerk chicken was the best I'd had in Birmingham. Recommend all round!

Food was nice and cocktails great! Friendly service. We shared the platter, goat curry (really good!), chicken in brown sauce (okay). Our gripe was the trio of patties. It was 1 cut into 3 pieces, not worth paying nearly £8. The bill for 3 of us came to over £100 which was quite a shock. Also to use the toilet you need to go outside into the cold and across the small alley.

Tiny little restaurant hidden away... Well worth discovering... Never really tried Caribbean restaurants previously, and this was excellent... Had the meat sharing platter to start and oxtail stew... Spice was beautiful, and so flavorsome..!!! My wife had prawns and red snapper... Equally delicious... Highly recommend this place... Drinks were awesome also.. thank you Jan.. ❤️❤️

Wonderful, friendly service from the owner. Good food. Atmosphere good, but a little dark- great for couples tho. Try the starter platter. Would visit again!

Some of the best food I have ever eaten. A real treat! The staff are friendly and the menu all sounded amazing. I have been back a few times now and everything is delicious.

Delicious freshly cooked food. Came across this restaurant on the internet at visiting Birmingham and love Caribbean food. This was the best. The lady was very welcoming and her husband was the chef, who certainly knows how to cook delicious food. My only negative comment, the decor is very dated and a refurbishment is needed.

Delicious food, an open fire and wonderful host & chef (Jan and Michael you are both are so lovely). Honestly such a great find, and nicely priced especially for 3 courses. Do yourself a favour and get yourself here for a meal!

Lovely cosy. restaurant. Absolutely delicious lunch. Will definitely be going back! My daughter enjoyed the pork rib special. I had a patty starter (the beef and cheese patty is a must) and a flat bread with jerk chicken and cheese. The sides were good, especially the coleslaw. The atmosphere was relaxed and the service was impeccable.

A hidden gem in the Jewellery Quarter. Really enjoyed our visit. Food was delicious and evident that Jan and Mike really care about their guests. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend and return.

Outstanding food. Very strong cocktails. Nicely paced and attentive staff. Looks like it is run by a couple and the lady who looked after us was lovely. Will definitely return

Well what can I say, the food here is amazing and the bistro is very quaint and unique. Found it after seeing an advertisement on a board outside. Lovely couple who run/cook here. We will definitely be back when we come back to pick up the wedding rings. Our daughter also approved of her take away.

This place needs a bit of a revamp. It is aldo a little cramped for our patty of 8. I had the escovich fish, to be honest it was a bit disappointing. I expected the fish to be seasoned up with onions pepper and the trimmings, but it was ok but not what I was expecting. The food was good and service too. The drinks seemed a little light on the alcohol content. They had no card machine, which was a bit inconvenient, but the cashpoint was not too far away. Parking was good managed to park more or less outside.

Nous avons bien mangé dans ce « petit resto » caché au fond d’une petite ruelle.

Bit over priced then 10% surcharge on Bill which I didn't like. As I'm one of these guys who likes to tip to show how much I've enjoyed a meal or not.

A well-hidden gem of a place. Booked for lunch. Delicious coconut chicken and jerk chicken burger, and the "arctic roll" (the name doesn't do this desert justice) was amazing! Really friendly service too.

We spotted the board for this place as we were mooching through the jewlry quarter - did a quick check on Tripadvisor and so we thought we’d give it a go - just the type of place we love, small quaint full of character all hidden away, The staff were lovely and the food was very good quality. What a hidden gem! We’d definately go back there again.

What a fantastic little find. I'd been wanting to go to a Carribbean restaurant where you can actually sit down and was so happy when I came across 24 carat bistro online. Me and my husband were celebrating our 5 year anniversary and we wanted to go somewhere different. We were greeted by Jan who was very attentive to us, asked if we would like to chose where we sat. She gave us some good recommendations on what to eat and the specials of the Cajun Mac and cheese were amazing great choice and definitely need adding to your permanent menu. Loved the vanilla rum and ginger beer and the passion fruit rum and lemonade was also a hit. Husband had the goat curry and I had the jerk chicken. Both were delicious we had empty plates. Jan gave us good recommendations for dessert, husband had the profiterole and I had the rice pudding. I loved the pink touch. Thank you. If your looking for a unique experience with amazing food then look no further and book a table. We hope to come back again soon. Thank you.

We were in the jewellery quaternary today and fancied some lunch. We stumbled across this hidden little gem of a place. Small inside but a wonderful place and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. Good choice on the menu. Have to say the food we had was amazing, fresh, tasty food and full of flavour. If your in this area pay this place a visit and you will not be disappointed We will be back again

Amazing high quality tasty freshly prepared food, will be back for more soon! Thanks for friendly attentive service too.

Oh my … where to start?! What a truly wonderful and magical hidden gem. I found the restaurant through googling restaurants for friends catching up and we thought that giving Caribbean food a chance would be interesting and fun. The experience was fantastic - the restaurant is in a quirky beautifully decorated room. Jan couldn’t have been more helpful. We asked for advice on food and drinks and she listened carefully to us and made fantastic recommendations which really suited us. The food was delicious - really authentic home cooked food. The drinks were perfect - who though vanilla rum and ginger beer would become my new favourite! We never felt rushed. We felt cared for. I will DEFINITELY be back next time I’m in Birmingham.

A lovely gem of a little Caribbean restaurant fabulous freshly cooked food very friendly owners couldn't do enough for you. Highly recommend. 😋😋

Great place to enjoy some brilliant food. Really attentive and relaxing. Made for a lovely evening. Oxtail, curry goat, mixed starters, desserts and rums were all excellent.

Absolutely fantastic, the food was excellent and a well chosen set menu. But for us the service we received from the moment we booked to the moment we left was amazing. We had a couple of dietary requirements which were well looked after and accommodated. Thank you.

Great little spot for lunch. Food was tasty and you could tell it was home cooked. Cocktails were excellent. Staff were really friendly and welcoming. Will definitely return 😍

Great quirky bistro. We went for an early lunch and were the only ones in, but were made to feel really welcome. The lovely lady running the place advised us on portion sizes and we ended up sharing a starter, main and pudding between the 2 of us. We particularly liked the ginger cake pudding based on grits - sounds revolting but was delicious! The rum and ginger beer went down very well too!

Try the curry goat! You won't be disappointed.

Great food, friendly staff, great atmosphere, visited during lunch on a Saturday and the food was great, the specials were really good, the lamb curry as well. George is great and cute as well

Wonderful evening! My partner and I chanced upon the board on the pavement and turned down the alley way where this hidden gem is tucked away. We were greeted by a lovely, knowledgeable and friendly lady, who made us feel welcomed and special. My partner...

Went as a group of 5 on a Saturday evening. It’s a tiny place, and tucked away, so make sure you have directions! We all had their 3 course menu which was a bargain at £27 (although we ruined that bargain by then adding numerous rum cocktails to the tab!) Food was really tasty and there was a good range to choose from - main takeaway from the evening though was the wonderful friendly service. Would recommend anyone to give it a try. I’m not local but would be happy to go back if I ever find myself in Birmingham again.

Food was amazing. Love that they have vegan options too! Delicious and can taste it’s real good not processed. Great atmosphere! The waitress was lovely

A lovely intimate bistro, that served delicious food and cocktails! Service was excellent, very warm, welcoming and knowledgeable. We intend to return!

You have to try this place! We made a reservation based on reviews on TripAdvisor and this place did not disappoint! Jan was our waitress and she was very attentive to our needs. The food came out in a timely manner and was absolutely delicious!...

We were visiting the Jewellery Quarter and arrived hungry. My eagle-eyed wife spotted the sign for this place and we ventured up the alley to find Jan and the team in this hidden gem. We had the sharing platter which was a great choice as...

Nice little restaurant hidden inside ai walkway. Caribbean dishes. Well presented. 3 course me he cost £27. as of January 2023. The owner Jan is lovely. The desserts were great and there was a good selection. I would definitely recommend. Excellent value.

A little gem in the Jewellery Quarter. I have been visiting here for many years, the only place I go for food when shopping in the area. Whether it is breakfast or lunch, they never fail to deliver beautiful home cooked food and great friendly service.

My sister and I ate at this lovely little gem of a restaurant on a cold Friday lunch time. We received a very warm , friendly welcome from Janice , just like family. Our platter for two was delicious as was my wine! Nothing was...

indeed as many have noted this is a true hidden gem. We had such a great evening with everything better than an anticipated The booking experience was attentive and efficient. The room felt cosy and welcoming Great choices even for me as a plant based...

Quaint little bistro up an alley. Nice friendly service. The starter was nice enough but the light bite jerk chicken mixed bowl left a lot to be desired. After the initial entertainment of searching fruitlessly for any morsel of chicken I did find 3-4 extremely...

Hidden gem No seriously this is a hidden gem among the gold and diamonds of the jewelry quarter. It's not the most obvious restaurant as it's hidden down the side passage of a shop. Entering you get the feel of a small little home in Jamaica and welcomed as if you were family by the staff, like stepping into your grandma's for dinner. When finding places like this most people stick to something obvious like a burger or something and chips, STOP !!!!! ask for their recommendations and take your taste buds on an adventure of flavour and you won't regret it. We didn't. I had rice and beans with jerk pork, it was all cooked to perfection, sometimes you can get pork and it's been over cooked and it's drier than biltong. NOT THIS PLACE, the pork cut perfectly and melts in your mouth like butter. My wife had jerk chicken and the meat fell off the bone, I snuck a bit and it was complemented by the sauce. The one thing that BLEW OUR MINDS was the cornbread, now that was amazing, bursting with flavour and left us wanting more, I literally mean that, after our visit we went everywhere to hunt for some to enjoy at home. The selection of food is just enough, not too much that the chefs are overwhelmed but most of the menu is home made and it shows, the flavour is there. I cannot fault anything at this restaurant. Get yourself down there and enjoy a piece of Jamaica, with the friendliest family atmosphere, most of all treat your taste buds.

This place is worth a visit. The service was attentive and friendly. Real family home feeling, with a low setting of reggae music in the background taking you back in time. Excellent food from the Caribbean Evenings menu. Loved the fried dumplings! Photos - Curried...

A delightful lunch here today. Lovely surroundings, very relaxed, Very clean and cosy. One meat eater, one vegetarian and one vegan. All catered for with freshly cooked, wholesome food. Highly recommended.

Amazing restaurant in the heart of the jewellery quarter. The Caribbean food was truly amazing, every dish we had was perfect. Service was brilliant exactly the right level of attentiveness. And to top it all the best rum cocktails I have ever had !

24 Carat bistro is tucked away in Warstone Street in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter and is a short walk from that area’s railway station. We managed to get a table at 7.30 on a Saturday evening by booking in advance. The restaurant is quite small and...

This is a hidden gem. The food is so tasty. I had Ackee and Dumplings with salad and it was delicious. Am recommending it to friends - a wonderful find.

Fabulous food, fabulous service, quirky ( warm & cosy) decor , tiny place so probably best to book! Truly a family run small business where the ‘boss’ ( the lady of the house) knew the menu inside out, gave solid recommendations and was honest that...

Absolutely delicious, and a really friendly environment! Fantastic for someone wanting to try out Caribbean food for the first time

I have been coming to the jewellery quarter on and off for the last 27 years. And it's always this place a come for a sandwich and a cup of tea. Speaks volumes.

Complements to the chef! That's all I can say.. the food is so tasty, light and it is truly homemade. We ordered multiple plates and couldn't stop! Fantastic food and lovely ambience. It's def on our list of hidden brum gems. Highly recommended... (And I never leave reviews - so this says something)!

Had platter it was nice then had stew chicken I thought very tasty and will be back price wise worth it

The food and service was 5 Star. I love Jamaican food and being a Jamaican myself I can be fussy when it comes to eating out. The flavours was mind blowing tasty, I had jerk chicken bites and chips and my daughter had the curry goat and rice both was cooked to perfection and tasted heavenly. I will be returning to dine here💌

We stumbled across this restaurant by mistake. Nicely tucked away from the hustle and bustle. Decor quite dark and dated but my son said it suited the area. Food was nice and tasty. I'm usually quite critical if jamaican food out and this wasn't too salty and all the different dishes we tried tasted really good. Would defo return. Wish the owners the greatest success

I booked a table for3 to have lunch on Weds 10th Aug,This is my 1st visit and I absolutely loved it my friend was also impressed.The food ,the owner and chef was very friendly and helpful.I cannot believe that this gem is about and I never knew about it, I will be definitely visiting again .ps the food is delicious and authentic.

Booked a table for 4, as we were on a family double birthday day out into the Jewellery quarter to look around for the ladies to choose something special. This is a lovely unique, clean and really relaxed place. Excellent tasty food that had a...

Husband and I popped in for lunch. We found it when looking on line for restaurants near to where we were staying in the Jewellery Quarter. It was really amazing. The curried goat with peas was so good. We couldn’t manage dessert at the time...

This is our second trip to this beautiful little quaint tucked away gem. The service is of the most friendly I have experienced in a very long time, nothing is too much trouble & it’s always delivered with a smile, the food is beautiful, full...

Group of friends went to 24 carat bistro in jewellery quarter.. we decided to go there because of the positive feedback it had. To be Frank we were very disappointed and we will not be going back. The bistro itself us very small which is...

Quirky little restaurant down an almost unnoticeable alley in the Jewellery Quarter. Served us a good sausage and egg sandwich.

Gorgeous food, fantastic service, can’t wait for the next visit.

Great food and service. Will definitely return

What a fantastic restaurant! Cosy, warm, friendly, but best of all the most flavoursome food we’ve ever tasted. This is home cooked Caribbean food at its best! We came across this restaurant by chance and this will be the first of many visits for us.

Down a little alley way in the jewellery quarter brought three of us to 24 carat bistro and I’m so glad it did! Jan had helped on the phone with our booking and looked after us on our night out. We had the set menu...

Had only recently heard of this restaurant despite finding out during our meal that they’ve been here for 20 years! It’s a small and cosy spot, almost like dining in someone’s dining room at home and the food menu reflects this too - you can...

Had such an enjoyable evening here with my partner- tucked away and romantic and Jan made a real fuss of us. The food was delicious; we had the prawns to start, jerk chicken for main (pork for Matt!) And orange and chocolate dessert. Service was warm and attentive and I would come back when I'm next in Bham for sure :) Thanks for a lovely evening Jan and chef and team! 👨‍🍳

Service was ok although the drinks we ordered halfway through our meal were forgotten about. Unfortunately the food just wasn’t up to much, best described as bland. Sorry but not for us.

My wife and I were visiting the Jewellery District and were passing this bistro at lunchtime. So, we called in for lunch. We had a great experience. Really good food and drink, great service and lots of helpful advice.

My second visit to this little gem . Thank you Jan for your amazing service and Michael for the fantastic food , delicious and great presentation . Lovely reunion with my work friends after a very long time

This is a great place to check out, not that far from the centre of town and worth the visit. The flavours really punch out and is so much better than anything bigger and more mainstream restaurants can offer. I heartily recommend the Cajun Prawns...

So happy to see this place still open after the pandemic. The food is still fantastic and the owners always welcome you as if you’re an old friend visiting. It’s tucked away down an unassuming alley, the first time you find it you’ll feel like...

What an amazing restaurant. A small family run business a bit off the main road. The food here is of a high standard and such good value. For mains we had the goat curry and jerk pork, both were exceptional. If you are in the...

Me and my boyfriend came here for Valentine's day, the Caribbean food is authentic and delicious and the service was superb. Micheal and Jan were lovely and we'll definitely be returning here again.

Excellent meals, 100% friendly warm customer service & perfect private atmosphere. Have taken family & close friends. Highly recommended. Thank you Jan & Tom very much appreciated.

Place is too small for a party over 6 not ideal as your eating you have server's squeezing past you or you have to get up to let them pass everytime the door opens you get a rush of cold hitting you. Food was plated well however not to my liking very plain and tasteless.

Food was amazing services on point staff very helpful nothing was too much

Service was good! food was okay 7/10, decor could do with updating tbh, very small an intimate space.

This is a little hidden gem of the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham. The Caribbean food is authentic and delicious. As well as the traditional favourites like Jerk Chicken, there are less familiar dishes like red snapper. We went for a family meal and all four...

What’s not to like about this place. Bit tricky to find but well worth it. Food varied, tasty and splendid in equal measure. Great friendly service. Great value and will return for another visit when in Birmingham

Quirky little restaurant set in the jewellery Quarter of Brum, well worth a visit, Michael & Jan lovely people. Charming coal fire blazing away

Amazing little gem tucked away in a peaceful corner in the Jewellery quarter. Not a lot of seating available, and the decor is slightly dated. The food was amazing however and the smallness means a very cosy atmosphere. Price is reasonable and portion sizes are notmal

My boyfriend and I visited this evening and had a three course meal which was a really good standard of Jamaican food. The starters were generous and the mains were tasty. We also had some cocktails which were good value for money and complimented the...

Ok but card machine went down and the bill was wrong

Fantastic service, went above and beyond to please a table of 13, despite a couple of challenging comments, you continued to deliver a good service. The food was lovely and brought out in a timely manner and it was very well organised! I thought it...

What a hidden Gem !!!! Ate here for the first time and it is a friendly, cosy place and the food is cooked with pride and expertise. 10/10 looking forward to coming again

We aren't from the area, so every time we come to Birmingham we always come to 24 Carat. Such amazing food. Amazing decor. Amazing staff. Great service... Just everything. Especially if you're going to the jewelry quarter.

Authentic Jamaican restaurant ran by a lovely family, I've been many times over the years and this place never disappoints! Well worth a visit!

I was unaware of the three course meal option, it was not explained when we first sat down. I would have gotten a different starter was I aware. All the courses were small and the main and desert had been microwaved. The ice cream had also been refrozen. Lack of gravy on the rice with the four pieces of mutton was really disappointing. Flavour was there but due to the portion size I wouldn't return. *edit after reply * I know you're not being truthful about the standard amount of meat pieces in the mutton dish as there are pictures linked to these reviews showing less than seven pieces of meat.

Great lunch on a Friday afternoon. The food was really enjoyable and the service was great.

I was unaware of the three course meal option, it was not explained when we first sat down. I would have gotten a different starter was I aware. All the courses were small and the main and desert had been microwaved. The ice cream had...