My Lahore in Birmingham

And a little restaurant where they try to make Italian cuisine. I often go there. The food is good and they are very welcoming. The price/quality ratio is fair.

It is overpriced and the portions are just about above kids menu. Somehow doesn’t feel like homemade from raw ingredients. The starter bruschetta not sure whether was freshly made. The fish is just like expensive fish&chips but small just above the kids menu, lasagna watery and chicken breast piled without quality arrangement. Good points were the starter bread with olive oil and the tiramisu. Could not remember whether being asked about the usual dietary allergies questions. The service was nice but noting special about the atmosphere. Not surprisingly just two tables were busy lunch time bank holiday. Mixed feelings but will not go back.

First time coming here and it did not disappoint. Being Italian myself it takes a lot for me to enjoy Italian food in restaurants but I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the Mediterranean seafood mixed girl and it was cooked to perfection and tasted unreal. I didn’t get all of the fish that the menu mentioned, but what I did receive was filling regardless. Ended up paying £60 for 2 starters and 2 mains which I think is good value for money for the quality I received. Thanks for a lovely meal!

Pizza was amazing and service by Kara was so friendly and wonderful ❤️

My husband I have eaten at Buonissimo for 35 years and have always had great meals, great welcomes and great service. And everything we know about Italian wine came from this restaurant. Buonissimo is that rare treat in English cities: a family owned restaurant. This rarity is due to landlords only wanting restaurant chains for tenants as chains are perceived to be a more reliable source of income. Sadly it is lawyers that reinforce that myth, and people have to trust their lawyers (which annoys me because I am a barrister). Regardless, I recommend people turn their back on the microwaved food being served at some of the bigger and more popular restaurant chains (our son-in-law worked in one for a while as a ‘chef’ and was shocked at what he found) and instead support local families, private individuals and friends who are dedicating their lives to feeding the rest of us. A great place to start in Birmingham would be Buonissimo.