Santorini in Birmingham

Came here with friends before a show down the road. We don’t have many Greek restaurants where we live so we were excited after travelling 3 hours to try this place. It’s beautiful. The staff are absolutely lovely and attentive! We didn’t have to wait long for food either and it was all cooked from fresh. We all had gyros, they were perfect. We were given bread and dips beforehand to try and some sort of pastry (not sure what it was called but it was beautiful) brilliant place and would come if back in the area.

Came here on Monday for lunch between trains. Food was delicious, authentic Greek and fresh and tasty. The selection of complimentary dips were absolutely gorgeous with fresh bread and mini spanakopita, OMG lovely. Souvlaki so good, large portion and just couldn’t manage it but had to take some home. Service really good and friendly. Also got complimentary mini dessert, such a lovely friendly place. Would 100% recommend and will be back.

The customer service and overall experience was second to none here, we were treated so well, shown all the celebrity visitors and given complimentary sweets and shots. The staff were fabulous, made us feel more than welcome and we waved to everyone, even the chefs when we left. The food was also incredible, I have a new found love of greek food. The portions are huge and great value for money. The meat is so tender and flavourful. I would not hesitate to return and hope to be back the next time I'm in Birmingham.

The perfect way to end a day of shopping . Absolutely stunning greek food, impeccable service and wonderful atmosphere. Thankyou for a beautiful experience. Afkaristo para poli Best wishes Mario

Voordat we naar de Steps-musical gingen, wilden we graag nog een hapje eten. Aangezien het weekend was, besloten we om het op z’n Grieks te doen. Het blauwgeschilderde restaurant Santorini is het enige gebruikte deel van een groot spuuglelijk leegstaand gebouw aan het begin van Gay Village. Eenmaal door de deur, worden al je zintuigen overprikkeld. In een oerwoud van planten die nog nepper zijn dan de gebitten van de Roelvinkjes, hangt een enorm televisiescherm met het volume op 100. Op het scherm is een aflevering te zien van Οι καλύτεροι τραγουδιστές στην Ελλάδα, oftewel ‘ De beste zangers van Griekenland’. De lokale Ben Cramer staat de longen uit zijn lijf te zingen, terwijl de andere artiesten de sirtaki dansen. De muren zijn opgeleukt met scheve fotolijstjes met daarin celebrities die de afgelopen eeuw gegeten hebben in dit restaurant. De meesten zijn van het niveau Anita en Ed, Manouk van der Meulen en Willie Batenburg maar de gedachte dat Jason Donovan aan dezelfde tafel als jij een portie gyros naar binnen heeft geschoven, is toch té leuk? Tussen de tafels door, speelt zich een aflevering af van Fawlty Towers. Er wordt door het personeel op en neer gerend alsof ze bezig zijn met de marathon en ondertussen worden ze toegeroepen door de twee bazen op een niet al te vriendelijke manier. Maar eerlijk is eerlijk: mijn Grieks is een beetje weggezakt dus misschien was het allemaal wel veel liefdevoller dan ik dacht. Al bij al is het amuserend om deze Griekse hysterie te aanschouwen, maar aan de andere kant zorgt het ervoor dat je zelf ook een opgejaagd gevoel krijgt. Terwijl je je jas nog niet hebt uitgedaan en je nog niet met je bips op de slechte stoel bent gaan zitten, ligt de menukaart al voor je snufferd. Deze is gestencild en geplastificeerd in het geboortejaar van Nana Mouskouri, dus ik hoef niet te vertellen hoe deze er nu uit ziet. In 2 minuten hebben er 5 verschillende personeelsleden aan onze tafel gestaan, dus misschien deden ze een estafette in plaats van een marathon? We kregen pitabrood met vier verschillende dips aangeboden van het huis. Deze dips waren allemaal erg lekker, maar die met aubergine was mijn favoriet. Met onze voorgerechten was niks mis. Gebakken haloumi en bladerdeeg gevuld met feta. Bijzonder was wel dat de haloumi werd geserveerd op een bedje van koude friet. Tien minuten na het voorgerecht, verscheen ons hoofdgerecht op tafel: kip voor mijn echtgenoot en de vegetarische moussaka voor mij. Dit was overigens het enige hoofdgerecht waar geen dier voor is geslacht! Het bord was opgemaakt met rijst, friet (nu wel warm) en Griekse salade: je kunt dus wel zeggen dat het een royale portie was! Na het betalen werd ons nog een flauwe Roosvicee aangeboden en spoedden we ons naar het theater! Deze avond was en hele bijzondere ervaring! 😀

Pre theatre dinner, quick service, good food at a good price.

Lovely restaurant, customer service was excellent and the food was on point. All staff were welcoming and friendly. Great value for money and although we didn’t have room for dessert we were still brought complimentary baklava and shot. We will definitely return! Thank you Santorini, a little gem xx

Loved the food and ambience, went there after a show in hippodrome, the service was excellent, liked the kleftiko. The owners were very kind and had a great conversation, we had a dinner at 10: 30pm and still they were very welcoming.

The customer service is exceptional! It exceeded my expectations. The food was delicious. I will definitely be coming back to this restaurant again!

Leaving a review as promised haha enjoyed the flavours in my dish, we were treated well by the staff and the owner had some lovely stories for us. Good atmosphere too! From, the Sylheti girl! X

Phenomenal - came for a gyros wrap and left with the wrap, chips, a skewer, naan bread starters, and sauces Only had to pay for the wrap!

Good food and the waiter was good craic and gave us free dessert!

I live alone and I don't cook. That's why I get Uber eats most of the time. And as far as I'm aware, this is the best Greek Restaurant in Birmingham! The food quality is amazing, and I would recommend to anyone who likes Mediterranean cuisine.

Came in before a gig at the o2 Academy for a meal. The host was absolutely lovely and the restaurant itself felt so authentic and homely. Now, the FOOD…. Wow. We were brought some bread and dips instantly, along with some sausage and cheese (?) rolls. All delicious. As we didn’t have much time we opted for a gyros wrap. They arrived promptly- absolutely full to the rafters as they were… but to our surprise, were served on a plate full of chips AND with mine (lamb) came also with an extra lamb kebab and my partners (mix) came with a chicken souvlaki. We paid £11 each and the amount of food was amazing. So tasty and such good value! Will definitely return for the mezze. ευχαριστώ! 🙏🏻❤️

Very nice food, very generous. Nice service too. We were given some things to nib on and also spoke desserts to taste. Always a pleasure to have lunch at your restaurant.

Enjoyed a wonderful meal here, with excellent service

Huge amount of great authentic food which was fab including the desserts...Don was the best, very sociable, great location too.

Amazing food and service. I recommend it

Homey little place, you can feel the family spirit and the love of the place from the owners, delivered and excellent service and plenty of freebies, Bread, Selection of dips, Spring Rolls and even a portion of free dessert! The food was super tasty! Would definitely recommend!!

The workers and what i presume to be the owners were extremely kind and inviting. they provided good service throughout the duration of the meal, the food tasted good across the board and everyone enjoyed their food.

Second visit to this restaurant. Same friendly welcome as the first visit. Food piping hot and excellent quality. Lively atmosphere with Greek music on a to screen , didn’t watch but good to listen to . I visit Greece every year and I felt as at home here as I do there . Would thoroughly recommend

Very good service and prices. We were very pleased to have some octopus at a good price. Friendly and fun atmosphere.

Food was OK, but nothing special. The waiter tried to scam us and added an alleged “tax” to all prices. We had to argue for a long time and read out the prices ourselves from the menu to get the £84 shown on the menu instead of the £110 he had calculated! Fraud.

Fantastic service the vegetarian moussaka was amazing and the deserts where perfect

Great place to eat all through the night till early morning...I've always been welcomed warmly by Don the owner and the warm friendly staff....beautiful food and first class service.. ..always given little bits on the house which makes my dining experience feel personal....frequented by some top celebs if spot the photos on the wall....Great if going to the hippodrome as as good as opposite ...top place

Kebab is poor quality. Lamb kebab not 100% lamb as how kebab should be. It is so thick you can feel it is a mixture of mostly wheat flour and other things that are not meat. Overpriced for what it is. I would not recommend at all and won't be coming back, imagining what meat they put on the rest of their dishes that has lots of sauce and can't even taste what meat they serve. They gave a free bottle of soft drink though.

Friendly restaurant, generous and delicious food and wine.

Excellent food, authentic venue. We went for lunch prior to a visit to the theatre & we very impressed by the quality of the food. Staff were very attentive & friendly.

Brilliant atmosphere - live music and outstanding service. More food than we could manage but all delicious. Perfect for pre-theatre meal and cocktails.

Great experience We got given free bread and dips on arrival. Food was 10/10 service 10/10 Highly Recommend a visit. Little gem did not know about until walked past today

This is always our first choice for a pre theatre meal. The food is amazing and the service is excellent, so attentive. Definitely recommend

Had a lovely meal here for lunch before going to the theatre. The appetizers were wonderful, lovely Greek main course, great portions. No small measure on the glass of wine, a proper glass of wine, had a lovely Greek red wine, think it began with the letter K. Staff were lovely, didn't rush us to leave and very helpful. Will definitely visit again.

Myself, my wife and daughter enjoyed a preshow meal before our visit to the Hippodrome to see A Chorus Line. As soon as we entered we were seated and welcomed. We ordered our food and thoroughly enjoyed it. Everything was delicious. I was so impressed with the ambience, it felt very authentic. Without doubt the best welcome and service in a restaurant I have ever received.

Best food outside of Greece l, friendly staff and the food is amazing !! The restaurant teleports you right to a Greek island

Our 3rd time at Santorini, love the atmosphere, the welcome as you walk in, service was excellent, same as previous visits. Food has always been fantastic 😋 look forward to coming again the next time we visit Birmingham

First time eating here and what a great experience. Amazing service, we had warm pitta bread and selection of dips on the table before we even sat down. Great conversation with one particular waiter, however after the initial interaction he didn’t seem to chat to us. Can’t fault the service though. Food was tasty and arrived quickly. Great atmosphere, would definitely recommend.

love going thus place always warm and friendly service

Came here for an engagement party. Service was amazing, so much food!! The staff were wonderful, will deffo come back!! Thank you santorini!

Had starters mains came before starters finished literally food must have already been plated up also barely warm very disappointed for our anniversary meal

went to a hen party last week food was terrible 8 00 pound for a bottle of cider so expensive

Nice staff BUT CHECK THE BILLS Food - chicken was too dry, fries - not the best, other types of meat not worse, but I've eaten better ones elsewhere. Wine - I can't choose, they just serve me a glass of wine - I don't even know what it was. Service charge - crazy - 10.34% (of course added by the staff without providing information) for service for 2 people and one meal 🤦‍♀️ Even bigger and much better restaurants have a lower service charge for only 2 guests. Basically - my first time there and for sure last one. I know better places.

If your looking for a great Greek restaurant in Birmingham, then look no further as this place is excellent. Great food, service and reasonable prices. They even bring you some complimentary dips to start and serve a selection of drinks from Greece includingthe bottled water which is a nice touch and something many places dont bother to stock. Would definitely go back and definitely recommend 👌

I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. The food was served promptly and the portion was very generous. The staff were welcoming and I felt like I could have spent all night there.

Turned up under time pressure to get to the theatre, we managed to have around 4 courses of fresh, delicious quick fire Greek food in 30 minutes. An absolute brilliant experience and will be back. Thank you!

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Quality fresh food, brilliant service, feels like you are on holiday in Greece in this restaurant. Fully recommend

Amazing service, food and atmosphere! Everything was authentically Greek and the food was amazing - all being extremely reasonably priced. The staff were great and gave us free dessert too! Would 100% recommend and I will definitely be back

Went with friends whilst staying overnight in Birmingham on a Monday night. The owner, Christos, was pleasant and as I’m Greek we had some good conversation. We all decided to just have main courses and drinks.. One of the waitresses brought us some dips and pitta bread’s saying it’s on the house so we thought great.. we all had our mains, Moussaka (£16), Mixed Grill (£20), Gyros Wrap (£11) and Seafood Salad (£12). Total of 3 bottles of Keo Greek Beer (£4.50 each) and 2 bottles of still water (not sure of price but wouldn’t have thought more than £2 a bottle) After finishing our meals we were brought a selection of dessert tasters together with an ouzo shot and again told that these were complimentary.. The service was really good and the food very tasty. However once we asked for the bill Christos presented this to us with a folded bit of paper and a total price of £92 hand written on the back of the paper.. It was late and we were tired after a hectic day site seeing and shopping so rather than question the bill we just paid it and left… The price for what we actually ordered should have been £72 or thereabouts if the water was indeed £2 a bottle so looks like we did end up paying around £20 for pitta & dips and taster desserts which we didn’t ask for and were told quite clearly were on the house.. Like I’ve said, the food and service were great but just want people to be aware of this overcharging should they visit…

Santorini was Serene And the waiter was a dream. Great place for cocktails with caffeine We could not have foreseen the dream that could not have been believed!! Great place to convene ! :)

They have the best Greek food in town! You should taste them and visit here to feel the lovely atmosphere. And yes, Don is legend. If he's around, try to meet with him. And do not forget to order their unforgettable borek and treats. A place that is safe, serving delicious food and warm-hearted people with peace!

Everything was perfect!! Service is amazing, really nice people and proper, well made Greek food. Everything tasted like my childhood. Definitely recommended! Atmosphere is nice and prices are decent. Thanks for everything. Don is a legend!!

Food wasn't fooding. It strangely rained, even though it didn't rain. Would not recommend it... the side dishes were good. The Pitas were amazing

The service is great, but today, the food was not up to scratch. I had chicken skewers, which were dry and tasteless. It was only later I realised they had been pre cooked, and then microwaved. Not recommended, which is a shame because the staff are lovely

AMAZING is all I can say!!!!! Amazing service, food, atmosphere, the evening had it all, belly dancing, smashing plates, and plenty of laughs, so many memories made! I could not recommend Santorini enough! I held a private work function recently and the service that I received from booking, all the way to payment at the end of the night was faultless. All dietary requirements were dealt with effortlessly. The drinks were flowing, and the entertainment was fantastic, we all got up and danced and the plate smashing was an event that I will never forget. I had a group of 55 people, and not one person had a bad thing to say! Santorini, we will be back <3

AMAZING is all I can say!!!!! Amazing service, food, atmosphere, the evening had it all, belly dancing, smashing plates, and plenty of laughs, so many memories made! I could not recommend Santorini enough! I held a private work function recently and the service that I received from booking, all the way to payment at the end of the night was faultless. All dietary requirements were dealt with effortlessly. The drinks were flowing, and the entertainment was fantastic, we all got up and danced and the plate smashing was an event that I will never forget. I had a group of 55 people, and not one person had a bad thing to say! Santorini, we will be back <3

Wow!! Just wow!! The meal and service was fantastic. We didn't expect the brilliant belly dancer, live music and plate smashing. An absolutely wonderful end to our day. Every member of staff was lovely, to the point that as we left the people in the front kitchen who hadn't even seen us all smiled and waved. We will definitely be back. Thank you!! xx

What an amazing restaurant with an amazing atmosphere!! Not to mention the staff and the food which was fantastic!! I’ll definitely be back 🌟

Best Greek Food we’ve had in a long time! Generous portions, quick service and the staff were so friendly! Can’t wait to return!

Amazing restaurant, the food was incredible, the service and hospitality was excellent and it was a real experience. They catered for 20 of us including vegetarians and vegans excellently. Cannot recommend enough.

Went on a weeknight evening. Food was decent. Service was pushy and hovered like a helicopter. One of the servers was very rude to my trans son.

We didn't order any of this food. The waiter said "this is mezze", and just started putting plates on the table. When we questioned why we had so much food without ordering, he said it would be £25 each and they kept bringing plates even though we complained. We had a vegetarian at the table, and only the salad was vegetarian! Be careful if coming here with a large group! Food is good though

A pretty middle of the road dining experience. Food was good but a little on the bland side, a bit more seasoning on top of the olive oil covering all would have been a treat. Probably the most humid day of the year, no fans or aircon but boy did the radiators work! Straight back home for a shower after, don't pass go. Old gent was a friendly fella but service was slow throughout, despite being nowhere near capacity. Our drinks order, our food order, our drinks arriving, our bill all taking ages. Asked for the bill three times, young lad got a bit mardy over it, by the end just walked up to the till and bedded in for another wait. All in all, it was fine, probably won't go back.

Only wanted a garlic bread but had to opt for the "£10" gyros as they never had any GB. I've had many a Gyros and have to say this has to be the worst one I've ever eaten. Two small pieces of chicken, hardly any Tzatziki. Microwaved chips and served up in 5 mins, so the chicken was obviously microwaved too. Get one in Kontokali in Corfu for £4 and you get a beer with it!

Always a nice place to visit for food, have come a few times with friends and every time we come we enjoy the food. Whilst the place is always quiet it definitely has a nice atmosphere and everyone always finds their food nice. Staff are very attentive and friendly.

Amazing food and large portions.

Every time I order from this restaurant they treat me with the best way. The food and the portions are amazing. As a Greek person I am very happy I can find a very tasty and good souvlaki here in Birmingham. Well done for your great work. Vasileia.

Great late night place for a bite to eat when everywhere else is closed. Also the staff is so nice and kind ! Now the food is to die for and they have a great selection of authentic Greek food ! If I lived in Birmingham I’d come to this place regularly and when I come back I will be back here ❤️

Visited here at lunchtime as someone I support wanted to try some Greek cuisine. There's not a lot of choice in Birmingham but this place looked inviting. The menu was quite extensive but a little confusing the way it was laid out and the choices, especially regarding the kebabs. However, my service user wanted to try the moussaka so we went for this. Dips and bread were brought to our table, not sure what all the dips were but they were very tasty, as was the bread. We ordered more bread and some calamari for starters and 2 moussakas. We waited a while and everything came together which was disappointing. The calamari was quite good but came with fries as did the main course! The main was £16 and consisted of a very small portion of moussaka which was obviously microwaved and needed more sauce and mince. The rest of the plate was made up with rice, more fries, and a salad with potatoes in it! I suspect this was to make the plate look like it had more on it, but totally over the top with carbs. The salad was fresh and tasty. It wasn't busy at all and whilst the decor was very nice I won't be returning.

We visited on the 14th. The best staff, so friendly happy and kind. Incredible food we had mains and dessert. The decorations and atmosphere was like being in Greece. Looking forward to going again.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Santorini Greek Restaurant with my mum, Stacey, and I must say it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. From the moment we were greeted at the door to the time we paid the bill, the service was impeccable. The staff were warm, welcoming, and attentive, making us feel like cherished guests. As enthusiasts of Greek cuisine, we were excited to try Santorini Greek Restaurant, and it certainly did not disappoint. The food was absolutely delicious—every dish bursting with authentic flavors and cooked to perfection. It’s no exaggeration to say that this is probably the best Greek food we've had in the UK so far. We will definitely be back to savor more of their delightful menu. If you're looking for outstanding Greek food paired with top-notch service in Birmingham, Santorini Greek Restaurant is the place to go. Highly recommended!

Great food at a great price, 5 🌟

Verry nice atmosphere...good food ...nice personal🤗😊

Went around 5pm on a Saturday, not many other diners. Really friendly owner and Greek TV in the background made it feel welcoming. Complementary flatbreads with dips and spinach rolls placed once you sit down. Delicious stewed lamb, salmon, kebab. Average (but still good) chips, simple salad, roast potatoes. Good prices. Complementary small cake selection and juice/liquorice drink shot for dessert.

Great greek restaurant with lovely service and great cultural ambiance

Lovely place. Nice music, good food, great staff. All round very enjoyable

A beautiful restaurant and exceptional staff.

Ordered Kefte meatballs described as "succulent lamb meatballs". Opened my order when I got home to find it was cut up bits of sausage and chips in tomato sauce.

They bring Greece here! Nice...

Clean and pretty. Nice food and cocktails, quick service and very friendly staff. Nothing bad to say at all. And the prices are good. Gave us complementary starters and dessert too

Great service and big portions of food!

Absolutely amazing food, delicious! First time we visited and couldn't have had a better experience. So welcoming and couldn't be more attentive. The food was exemplary and then they bought over shots and then free dessert! We shall return 😃

Those lot charge 10£ per box kebab after midnight 🤣 robbery !! Seen people going in n shocked by the price total joke

Great food! Amazing service! I recommend it and I will definitely come back ❤️

passed this place many times … what a fool 😂 great great greek fayre

Today I took a group of 12 people for lunch. The food was absolutely delicious and plenty of it. The owner and staff were very attentive throughout the meal. We ordered Mezes which I would highly recommend because you get a taste of lots of different dishes. They can accommodate large groups upstairs so well worth considering for any kind of get together. The restaurant is very convenient for supper before going to one of the many entertainment venues that surround it.

The best Greek Restaurant in Birmingham ! Amazing food drinks and delicious desserts ! Nice atmosphere and great customer service! I highly recommend! ❤️

Went for lunch before a show at the Hippodrome. Perfect location 2 minutes from the theatre, 5 mins from new street. A very warm Welcome, cosy restaurant, the food was amazing felt like we were in Greece lovely holiday vibe. Highly recommend

Lovely family business, with homemade food they are cooking with quality and original ingredients there is a taste of Greece definitely. amazing service very quick and very friendly and helpful staff. We will go again .

Honestly incredible place, sat down with a complimentary pitta and dips, proceeded to the main which was a Lamb Donner spread, absolutely incredible. After we didn’t order desert but we got a complimentary cheese cake and pastry at no extra cost.. this was the first time me and my partner had walked in ever. Honestly was incredible.

I came here last night with 2 work colleagues and the hospitality was excellent from the owner and kebab was excellent and meat was flame grilled.

Came in last night with a group of friends and had a fantastic meal. We were so well catered for with loads of choices for veggie guests as well. We opted for the mezze feasts and it was fantastic, the food kept coming and all of it was just delicious, it really felt like we were on holiday in a Greek taverna. The owner and all the staff were just lovely, so friendly and chatty and made us all feel super welcome. It was also incredible value for money with the mezze being £25 a head and so much food we ended up getting to-go boxes at the end. Would 100% recommend!

Beautiful food and restaurant. We weren’t planning to go in but saw the restaurant when we were passing by and I’m so glad we did. The host was so friendly and welcoming. Amazing!!

Beautiful food. The best greek food I've had outside of Greece. Been a few times and it's always an absolute joy reasonable prices, great wine

Incredible food, the service was busy with a function so it was a little uneven at times but very friendly.

Really lovely authentic Greek restaurant, massive portions and friendly service.

Great food, great service, great restaurant! I can't recommend it enough.

When I called to book a table I was told about the set menu’s on offer and I said I would pass tho information on to everyone who was coming . When we arrived on the evening of the meal we were told that I had apparently agreed to the mezze menu which I hadn’t but I spoke with the rest of the party and most said they were ok with it but a bit disappointed as they had thought they could choose a meal from the main menu . The head waiter who was a rude arrogant man told us not to worry there would be lots of food coming out a huge selection whivh he doubted we’d finish . What came out I can only describe as nibbles small plates of various dishes which were spread around the table . There was 31 of us and certainly not enough food to go around and some people didn’t eat at all because they didn’t like what was on offer it was certainly not worth the £25 per head . The website says there will be Greek dancers and belly dancers Greek music and plate smashing but what we actually got was a man in the corner playing and two brief intervals of a woman doing some sort of dance we were all very under whelmed and paid the bill so we could move on somewhere else . I’ve been to Greek restaurants before but will never go back to this one

Marvelous food and great atmosphere with Greek music just before Orthodox Easter! The Charcoal Grill Lamb Doner Kebab is so good and juicy 100/10

Great service, but a Calamari costs £17.

A restaurant specializing in Greek cuisine The price is pretty great. 4 people ordered 4 bottles of beer and 3 dishes. For 43 pounds, I think it’s pretty good. Before ordering, they also give you bread as an aperitif. This service even provides dessert after the meal~ I don't know if the cost is included, but All of that is great for around 40 pounds. When I had 4 beers at a nearby bar. If you think about 22 pounds, Hyeja haha Of course, the taste will vary depending on personal taste. It's a good place for a group of people to eat cheaply. The kindness of the owner is just that... Among pizza, hamburgers and sausages The hamburger is slightly better, Personally, I like the french fries on the side. It's the best I've ever eaten. I ordered some traditional Greek food, It's a bit disappointing that I didn't get to try it because I missed my order. So, did you give me dessert? A place open until late There are quite a few tables. The atmosphere of the store feels a bit like a wedding reception. Ordering a menu after serving drinks Ordering and payment are all done at the table. The service is a bit leisurely. It may be a bit frustrating for Koreans. A good example of restaurant operation~