Savannah Restaurant in Birmingham

Bad service with rude attitude and too expensive

Can't complain, food was lovely, service as great. Always drove by this place, but decided to try it out for once. Pleasantly surprised, would revisit. Portions are very generous and pricing is equally good. Tried a pineapple and chicken salad for starter, was very nice, the molasses on top was a little overpowering but still enjoyable, would buy again. For mains we had the Savannah Chicken and Lamb Shank, which came came with a side option of Rice, Pasta or bread. We tried one with Pasta and one with Rice, in the pasta you have 2 options and can choose red or white sauce (really loved the customisability here!) Would I revisit? Yes

ABSOULTLY Horrible. One of the WORST restaurants I have ever been too. They took very long to take our order and serve our food Service was terrible Waitress forgot our orders and said she forgot simply she didn't even apologise Food was EXPENSIVE Loads of dishes they didn't have One dish was supposed to be accompanied by mash and rice but there was literally a spoon of mash.

Came here last year for Iftar amazing service, food and price so returned this year to receive the total opposite. The whole place was empty only 3 tables was in use and now i guess i no why. The chef was still making the food when Iftar opened by the time all the dishes was put out it was half hour later. I was told chicken is coming i asked a few minutes later after patiently waiting to be told the chef said he is doing chicken tomorrow but still happy to charge £18 per head last year was £12 when i mentioned all this to the lady at the tills her body language changed and didn’t say anything she couldn’t have cared less. 7 dishes no starters drinks or dessert shocking shambles from the get go would not return to this place again and don’t recommend!!

Second time going there food was again absolutely banging me n friend was very impressed food was delicious outstanding and affordable

Great food and service. Going again soon. Good Somali food!

Went there with a couple friends and bought the federation. It wasn't on the menu so you'll need to request it. This is a mix of pasta and rice, with lots of different meats (chicken, lamb and fish). I really enjoyed trying out Somali food (and it was also great value for money)!

This restaurant serves the best Somali food in Birmingham! The dishes are flavorful, authentic, and generously portioned. The staff are incredibly friendly, providing excellent service. A must-visit spot for anyone seeking delicious food and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend!

This is one of the worst places I every been tooo they are all acting so weird and like I asked a waitress for my food and he goes to me don’t tell me how to my job that I felt so embarrassed and I took my food and left and before I left soo was the tables so dirty and under neath it was full with rice I feel disgusted how can human live in such a place it was my first time experience and my last time I’m never going there again I just want the community to know that go somewhere this is not the place 🤮😡

Muna she is good. She is amazing

Amazing food, highly recommend the Lamb shank or shoulder. Spacious and good atmosphere. Amazing Somali food, recommend visiting.

I wish there was an option for zero star. Waiting over an hour for the food. Waitress then messed out order and rolled her eyes when we tried do get the right order. She was so rude that we took the wrong food as she was scary. Drinks didn’t come so we had to go hunt for it and still didn’t get it. Asked for sauces and we were only given one. In the end we had to share drinks. So so disappointing. And to top that off, the food was tasteless. The place was empty but they said they were busy, go figure 🤷🏾‍♀️ . Overall experience was like punishment.

This will defo be my last visit to this place, I was sat here (and still waiting) for over an hour waiting for the food (shocking). NEVER AGAIN

I recently dined at Savannah, and I must say it was an exceptional experience from start to finish! We ordered the lamb shank and suqaar, along with a mango milkshake, and every bite was simply amazing. The lamb shank was perfectly cooked—tender and juicy with the meat falling off the bone. It was seasoned beautifully, with a depth of flavor that made it unforgettable. The suqaar was equally impressive, well-seasoned and bursting with flavor, showcasing the kitchen's attention to detail. The portion sizes were generous and definitely worth the price, leaving us both satisfied and eager to return. The mango milkshake was the perfect refreshment to round off the meal, adding a delightful sweetness to the overall experience. I highly recommend dining at Savannah if you’re looking for delicious, well-prepared food in generous portions. You won’t be disappointed!

Underrated restaurant! The lamb shank is very reasonably priced and fall off the bone tender. Highly recommend it. Also recommend the Somali tea and timir date cake for dessert. Would definitely come back again for a third time.

Mashallah, Blessed be the Most Merciful, one thing is more luxurious than the other

Wow first time trying somali food absolutely amazing, got a new favorite spot, as a Jamaican I think Somalia may have the best food on planet 👏👏 👏

It was my first time eating here. I ordered red spaghetti and lump meat and they were very well presented and delicious. The service was also excellent! And the orange juice was also excellent. Overall everything was fresh and the service was excellent and the place was hygienic and clean!

It’s a rare occasion for me to leave a positive restaurant reviews but my recent visit to Savannah on Stoney Lane B12 left me super impressed shame they aren’t on social media for me to tag them. It’s Somali fusion cuisine, and I must say the food was delicious. The restaurant was not only clean but also air conditioned. Me and hubby ordered the salmon and lamb shoulder which we halved, both of which were lovely especially with the noodles. The aromatic rice with raisins reminded me of Afghani pilau. Even the pineapple and chicken salad was surprisingly nice, and even the kids enjoyed it. If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary I would highly recommend giving this place a try. Guys I have no affiliations with this restaurant but believe that hidden gems like Savannah deserve recognition for their exceptional offerings.

Best food, Chef Abdiqani is the best

We ate and the food was delicious, especially the shank meat. It was more than wonderful. I prefer this place very well

Amazing fresh food. Authentic yet to find a place that matches the quality. For the area the prize is extremely fair. Definitely worth the visit

Mashallah bless to all the people working always happy and giving a big smile to the customers when the come in and the food was unbelievable it felt like my tongue was drowning in all the tastes

The best meal I have ever had in the UK.

Was a good quality place, the food was good but the service wasn't that good.

Nice staff, diversity of food that makes you full and gorgeous place to take pictures 👏

Absolute worst experience I’ve had at a restaurant. No customer service skills whatsoever. Made us wait 45mins for our food just so we can receive the wrong order, then got told “ it’s practically the same thing”. Would not recommend this place under any circumstances. Mediocre food, questionable customer service and over all a horrible restaurant. Never have I had to write a bad review but people should avoid at all cost !

Beautiful food and beautiful people Good customer service

Best lamb shank in town came all the way from London for some of this lamb come try this

5-Star Experience at Savannah today ! From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted with genuine warmth and hospitality, setting the tone for an unforgettable dining experience. The aroma of fragrant spices filled the air, whetting our appetites before we even sat down. Each bite was a burst of flavour. The tender meat mandhi was cooked to perfection, melting in our mouths with every bite. Accompanied by fragrant, each dish was a celebration of Somali culinary tradition. The spice blends used were masterfully balanced, showcasing the rich depth of Somali flavors without overpowering the palate. From the earthy notes of cumin to the subtle warmth of cardamom, every spice added a layer of complexity to the dishes. What truly stood out was not just the exceptional food but also the attentive service. The staff went above and beyond to ensure we felt welcomed and comfortable throughout our meal, adding a personal touch to the dining experience. Overall, Savannah exceeded our expectations in every aspect. It's not just a restaurant it's a journey through the vibrant flavors and warm hospitality of Somalia. We can't wait to return for another culinary adventure!

Customer service and food are amazing. I Would recommend checking

Amazing food and top notch service. From start to finish the experience was great. The staff were really attentive, on the ball and friendly. The food was perfect, I had the best lamb shank I have eaten in a long time which was cooked to perfection and really filling and flavourful — the mixed salad and rice was fresh and delicious as well. Drinks menu has a good variety to suit all. Also the date cake was fluffy and the perfect sweetness for my palate. Definitley down for a second visit soon!

SOMALIA FINEST RESTAURANT IN BRUM..

Amazing location good food and friendly staff

Went for desserts and mocktails. Waited near 45 minutes. Noticed the one and only member of staff walking around avoid eye contact several times. I lost my patience and cancelled order and left never had to do that ever. Never waited so long for a couple of tiramasus.

Delicious food and good service

The food was poor quality. Not edible at all

Deliciously Halal. Good to the last swallow. Not bad for the buck. Just don't get stuck. A treat once and a while. That's just fine. Just make sure you help others throughout time. Alhamdulillah 🤲

Food was okay but waited along time

Food is always a 10/10, I been here like 4 times. It never disappoints ☺️. Somali food is top tier. I like how it has a chill environment. Staff are nice. Portions are amazing.

I would definitely recommend everyone go and enjoy a meal at Savannah located on stoney lane Birmingham next to Azad supermarket. I enjoyed a lamb shank meal that comes with mash and vegetables and I had an extra add on of fries. The meat lasagne was also delicious. Salaad. Humus and bread. Affordable and Halaal. I'll insha'Allah will be trying the salmon meal next.

Food and service here is amazing!

First time coming here. This restaurant’s customer service is 10/10 they are very hospitable and make you feel at home. The food matches the service as its a 9/10 only reason why it isn’t a 10/10 is because the spice wasn’t there, charge it though. Would recommend this if it’s your first time getting somali cuisine.

I went this restaurant with my kids the food was amazing service was good we really enjoyed

First time trying out different flavours. Really enjoyed the food and service. I've come again today. 7.7.23 Lovely food again. The Somali tea was lovely too.

Food was amazing and full of flavour. Really friendly staff & great service too.

First time ordering, food was hot, delicious and the lamb was so tender masha’Allah

It's an update to the London one. The food was good, but it could be better. Staff were amazing and very professional, and the place is picture ready, lol

Amazing restaurant great service food and high standard quality interior design.

We tried it for the first time here and we are not at all disappointed. Great food, great service and all halal. Even they have prayer room. We ordered lamb shoulder and chicken savanah , all comes with salad grilled vegetables and mashed potatoes. You can choose from either pasta, bread and rice. We took rice and it was flavourful. In starter wd ordered veg soup, that was delicious. Its not at all expensive also.. the quality of meat were good. We would definitely going again..

Not even exaggerating this shop is phenomenal!! I just got the white sauce pasta and fall of the bone lamp which came on a bed of creamy mash ? . The salad was fresh and the timir (date cake) with Somali tea was delicious!! Food was warm n fresh

very nice, clean and friendly staff.

Such kind staff, felt so welcome and yummy food!!!! 🥰 the washroom facility is also clean and you can pray in the restaurant too ~

5 Star Food and Services Thank you Team Savannah Staff are credit to the company, They were making everyone happy even though they didn't break their fast. Imagine fasting whole day and running around with only dates. That touch me as human Thank you for tge service with a smile. Coming back on Eid for sure and coming Tomorrow with my work colleagues. In shaa allah

Poor service....unhygienic and unprofessional. I expected better but was very disappointed with the whole of experience as we were a group of 11 people but came back home hungry and sick.

This is the 2nd Savannah I've tried the other being London. This one has a lovely interior which you can bring your partner or family to. The servers are nice and accommodating. Food comes very quickly and is fairly well presented. The food is also very tasty and the portion sizes were very good. I normally order the lamb shank but this time it was all finished so we went for the shoulder instead. Again, very tasty and worth the journey. Plan ahead as parking may be tight along the road nearby. We had quite a few cars and had to try parking along the road with cars busy on either side.

Fresh and taste so good Masha'Allah

Amazing food and professional stuff well done

Nice traditional Somali restaurant, we ordered lamb shank with rice, lamb steak with linguine, grill chicken with fries and calamari for starters. Overall the food taste was good and the meat was cooked to perfection. The staff are welcoming and polite and make sure to check on us if we need anything else. The downside loud music and frozen mix veg was used instead of fresh. I paid £45 for 1 starter, 3 mains and 4 drinks.

We were passing by and saw how amazing the decor looked through the window and had to pop in! Was instantly impressed and recieved a warm welcome, the staff were very friendly and had great recommendations! Only stayed for desserts and tea but thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience, a very luxurious and relaxing atomosphere. Will definitely be visiting again!

Me and my husband came here and the food here was delicious. As I write this, I am en route to try something else on their menu especially the date cake as many people have mentioned it to be amazing.

Really nice authentic Somali food but could do with more authentic dishes, also better timing

First time I came here and the decor and place itself was lovely, we ordered the recommended chicken and lamb dishes both were delicious, food took a while to come out and they brought the starters out with the mains, which was a bit annoying, also when we paid they didn't have any change so had to wait 10 mins for them to find change, but a part from these two minor things was a good experience

Absolutely delicious. I have been to the restaurant 3 times, and each time it was delicious. Would definitely recommend it.

Lovely setting, I came here for a quick drink with my partner. Our server, Aisha, made it very special and really sold the menu. We will definitely coming back here for food soon.

Beautiful ♥️ place Beautiful staff ❤️ Beautiful food 😋

Delicious food, 10/10 service and warm and welcoming atmosphere. If you want to experience delicious somali cousine, then Savannah is the place! Will definitely return soon!

Tasty food, excellent service, friendly atmosphere, and reasonable prices. Somali cuisine is surprisingly more British/European style than I had expected though. As much as I like lamb shank/grilled chicken etc would have been nice to have a few more dishes that were more African

Some items acceptable on the menu but others need work. Basically anything you order will either come sitting on a bed of mash potatoes or some white creamy sauce with perhaps a ring of tinned pineapple chucked on top for good measure. The meats are reheated to order and definitely not cooked to order. As a result there is lack of variation in taste and could be compared to airplane food. Commendation for each of the following: top notch service, heavenly chips and divine date cake. I'd come back again just for these (yes it was that good).

Lovely food and staff, I recommend the chicken steak and the Date cake for desserts. Can’t compare 💯💯

Very good restaurant clean and good quality food

Staff was friendly the place good and clean but the which is the main thing was will out of order in terms of test nothing looked like what is says in menu

Very good service and special food Mashaalah waye

Food was very tasty, but the service was even better, the waiters , and management were excellent

This is a realy good restaurant. Clean and freindly service . I had chicken steak with rice and patato and salad was delicious thanks to fedooo who gave us a great service

Highly recommend this place. The staff, the service, the atmosphere and food was excellent. All of the food we ordered was absolutely fantastic. Will be going back again In Sha Allah.

Continental cuisine, meat and salmon dishes were good, try date cake delicious

Beautiful place, great service and delicious food ;)

Nice cultural restaurant. Excellent customer service! Flavours

Nice atmosphere, nice food, great customer service. Really enjoyed 10/10

As soon as I walked in, staff greeted me with respect and kindness Tasty ,creamy salmon with a good portion of pasta😋 also that yogurt spicy sauce is incredible This is indeed an amazing place !!

I came in tonight wit my family . Nice environment the decoration was beautiful. We enjoyed the food , it was tasty with generous portions. The waiting time was not very long, and the price was reasonable. I would give 10/10, but i’ll rate 8 /10 instead. The reason for that score is that ,the waiters were not very experienced the brought us wrong food twice , and the music was too loud could not hear each other. Also there were too many waiters serving us that was a bit of confusion as well. Nevertheless i would definitely recommend, and i will come back Insha’a Allaah.

I am usually quick to criticise a place but I give this place 10/10 for their decor, food, drinks, and customer service. Will be returning again whever I go out with family and friends.

I came here for the first time with no previous experience of African cuisine, but the food was spot on, both the chicken and the lamb, with very generous portions for a reasonable price. The service was 10/10 with food arriving within minutes of order, decor is outstanding and would recommend for couples and families. Will be coming again soon iA!