Shiraz in Birmingham

I recently dined at Shiraz Restaurant in Birmingham and had an outstanding experience. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming with lovely Persian decor. The food is amazing, especially the fresh and tasty hummus. I also enjoyed the chenje (lamb skewers) and koobideh (kebab). Portions are generous and offer great value for money. The staff were courteous and helpful, making the dining experience even better with their excellent recommendations. To top it off, they offered us a complimentary ferni dessert, which was a delightful end to the meal. Overall, Shiraz Restaurant is a fantastic place for delicious Persian food in a friendly setting. Highly recommended!

Worst food ever in the world not only birmingham all the flavors are more than bad

I'm a British Persian use to go here almost every weekend.. absolutely wonderful foods and nice foods quality..i wish to find time to be here always ...

One of my regular favourites, Can not fault it at all, best Persian food.

Unfortunately the owner take all the waiter and waitress tip and don’t share it with them. We saw it couple of times and it’s so disappointing. That’s cruel of him (haji)

Came here with my friend after walking past it a few times. Beautiful interior & lovely staff. I love dining at Muslim establishments where no alcohol is served. We were given a free dessert to try which was lovely. The food came hot, fresh & tasted lovely. Would highly recommend.

The food I believe was not fresh, specially the Koobideh. The only positive thing was the staff who were really kind. Considering the price, I don’t recommend it. The interior design and also the toilet was not good.

Visited on Monday it was madly busy, the owner was really kind gave use free starter and dessert Really nice atmosphere Thank you so much ☺️

Top quality food and healthy too!!!!

Every time I went to the restaurant, it was not clean at all, the Wc service was very dirty and the kitchen was really disgusting and shocking. The ventilation system in the hall does not work at all and you always face a bad smell and inappropriate air. The atmosphere there is not good at all, especially with the songs they play. And very unsafe and bad with the presence of Pakistani and Arab-African customers.

Love this place, big portions of high quality and tasty food. My go to order is the mixed platter and the Shiraz mix kebab with half barberry rice and half fries - unreal meal. Would recommend to everyone. Make sure you book beforehand as it gets very busy and keep some room for the complimentary ferni for dessert (bit like rice pudding with pistachio and cinnamon)

Last Saturday, June 8th, we visited Sheraz Restaurant in Birmingham with a group of four families. Unfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing and upsetting. From the moment we arrived, the service was bad. The waitress, instead of welcoming us, threw the menus forcefully onto the table. We were shocked by her behavior but initially gave her the benefit of the doubt, thinking it might not have been intentional. However, the situation quickly worsened. Two of the families in our group felt so uncomfortable with her aggressive attitude that they decided to leave the restaurant immediately. Despite their departure, the rest of us chose to stay and hoped the situation would improve. When my wife mentioned to the waitress that our friends had left because of her aggressive behaviour, the waitress reacted very poorly. She started shouting at us and called over two men who were sitting at a nearby table (we think they are her friends). These men proceeded to threaten and intimidate us, telling us to stop talking or face dangerous consequences. There was no manager or director present to address the issue, and it appeared that the waitress was in charge. Feeling unsafe and realizing it was impossible to reason with these people, we decided to leave the restaurant. We went to the nearby Iranian restaurant, Kolbeh, where we received excellent service, enjoyed better food, and found the prices more reasonable. The contrast between the two establishments was stark. We strongly advise against dining at Sheraz Restaurant. The aggressive behavior of the staff and lack of management make it a risky choice. We are very saddened and disturbed by our experience and hope no one else has to endure what we did.

Staff is very rude, they had spaces for our group of 15 people, then we asked them to only give us 8 seats instead of 15 as some of us went to eat elsewhere and the workers were very rude and kept slamming and shouting.

Good quality food, pleasant staff (very friendly). Nice atmosphere.

Fantastic food always, superb service, friendly staff and amazing atmosphere. One of the best restaurants in Birmingham.

Great place for a late evening meal. Exceptional food and staff.

Rice was cold, but the price is very high expensive . customer service was nice. For four person, £117.

Delicious dishes and very very generous quantities!

Amazing quality Persian restaurant. Service and food taste very good . Definitely recommend and will come again. Thanks

Authentic Persian food, good menue to choose from, a bit pricy and maybe not the best koobideh in town. Rest is fantastic.

Fantastic experience at the restaurant we all enjoyed the food and service was first class a place to try especially because out first time felt welcome by all the staff well done 👍

Used this restaurant for years now introduced so many friends to it because they never disapoint the food is always served hot great portions and staff are well mannered and friendly. Great halal place. Only criticism is this is a very small venue tables a squashed together Limited seating always a wait at the door. It's like a family gathering more than a open restaurant vibe. Really would be great if the owner extends or buys a bigger space. Would've been 5 stars if there was space to move freely there is not. Other downfall for most there is no parking available always have to park across the busy junction this is off putting. It's a small place not ritsy and done up like larger restaurants this is defo more for those who are concerned about the taste of their food not the image and decor of the venue.

food was okay nothing special... the 2 waitresses were not friendly and were in a hurry.. they need training .. they were not polite

We have been a long time customer of this restaurant but we noticed that they have reduced servings sizes significantly hence 3 stars. Also with thinner kobedeh I don't think it tastes as good as it used to be. Don't think we'll go there this frequently now 😔

This is one of the best restaurants I’ve visited in Birmingham, and the customer service especially the lady Honey is incredible staff . I would recommend family and friends to visit.

It used to be good back in days not any more less food and expesive prices i dont recommend it any more

best Iranian food in Birmingham, it's halal.

Friendly service and delicious food

First time visiting this restaurant and we absolutely loved it! Great food + very friendly and welcoming staff + delicious free rice pudding at the end!

Really lovely little place , great atmosphere and music, the staff is very friendly and very nice. Food was briliant , chicken skewers with rice and also the saffron chicken with rice absolutely lovely flavours . Desserts baklava and shirini napeloni very tasty. 100% recommended

I use to go here for long any time im in Birmingham, just wanna say sorry for the owner very rude stuff at the kitchen the swearing to the customer after make the mistake and the don’t wanna accept it , never come back .

the decor is beautiful, and their kobideh is the absolute best i’ve ever tasted. staff are really friendly too, and their rice pudding is amazing

The place is lovely and the servers were 10/10. We got the sharing platter and food looked very nice however something tasted a bit wrong with the lamb. Bit of a shame but I am sure it was a 1 off as this place seems like the place.

A lovely spot for a family dinner. The food was traditional Persian dishes which tasted amazing! The portions are big and good value for money. The service was wonderful, all the staff were so friendly and really attentive. We went during Ramadan and they offered us iftar (food to break a fast) this was such a lovely gesture and a bonus on top of our meal. It really put a smile on our faces! If your in birm

Food is amazing, one of the best restaurants in birmingham by far. Service is great too, the staff is very attentive and make you feel welcome. Atmosphere was a bit of a miss for me, I love the ambiance and enjoyed myself but the restaurant is incredibly crowded. I couldn't move to my left/right without hitting other customers. I also had nowhere to put my bag/coat/scarf which isn't ideal. I can't say I was comfortable enough to come back, I'll probably just order their food online instead.

Called in advance to ask if they accept walk ins as I was fasting with my family. The lady confirmed and said yes to walk ins and we arrived 10 minutes later only for them to turn us away and say they made a mistake. Drove half an hour for no reason.

The food was good, but the staff were horrible. They kicked us out in the middle of our food.

The food was amazing but unfortunately the atmosphere and service was terrible. The staff were really rude.

Authentic Iran recipe taste I’d say, and a beautiful restaurant.

The day the restaurant opened and I tried the Soltani and Kobideh Chelo Kebab for the first time, I really enjoyed it, the second time I ordered the same food, it was amazing and I tried my best to support this restaurant and even to my foreign friends and colleagues. I have introduced you, I have never eaten at a tourist restaurant and today I have eaten three times, these people consider your restaurant as their own and they supported you in every way, so please pay attention to the quality of the food, the leafy kebab that Sultani ordered was completely black. And it was in pieces and was not cooked well, so it seems that it was the leftovers of another food, and unfortunately, the pounded kebab had impurities and was not as usual. The only good part of the meal was the challah, which was well cooked and tasty. I sincerely request the owner of the restaurant to pay attention to this issue, because Leicester needs a good Iranian restaurant. Thank you for your attention.

Food quality is very low and the oils that Shiraz uses for cooking is very poor quality.

Four of us visited shiraz for dinner and iftar. We absolutely loved all the dishes. Perfect taste, perfect portion size and quality. I visited this restaurant about a decade ago and I loved the taste. About 10 years later, I still love it. The team are brilliant too. Friendly, accommodative and understanding! Kudos team

Real Persian food the way it is supposed to be. Parking is in nearby streets so give yourself time for that. We were given a free treat at the end of the meal. You will have to go to find out what. Great hospitality.

Don't waste money! If you try the other persian resturant you will see the price of dishes is double! Drink such a pepsi can just one is £3.50! Or rice was really bad and chilled! If you are iranian don't go !

Usually my favourite place in Ramadan but tonight was a real disappointment. All the waitresses were slow to serve took an order then forgot it. Lack of attention to detail tonight, not the same as before.

Amazing, authentic persian food. Best persian restaurant I've ever been

Used to be my favourite go to place but they overcharge me twice Very Disappointing

The food is amazing here, large portions, fresh, really delicious. The staff were very nice and friendly. We lost something while we were there and the staff were really helpful in trying to help us find it before we left. Will definitely be back!

Generous portion, great quality, perfect service. Fair price. Best experience eating Persian food.

Small, welcoming restaurant with high quality, tasty food and excellent staff and service. Would highly recommend the grilled menu as the meats tasted amazing with great portion sizes. Received complementary traditional rice pudding for afters which tasted absolutely lovely. All staff including chefs and waiters/waitresses were really helpful and even went out of their way to help look for an expensive item which had been misplaced during our visit. Would not hesitate to eat/spend here again!

I've been here about 2-3 times and can honestly say it's the best Persian Iranian food I've ever tasted. Unfortunately, on my 4th trip , from what I can tell, the food taste is going downhill. Flavours just weren't their on the meat or the rice. Still generous portions and a beautifully presented food - just lacking in taste. I will still go again to give another chance.

Very expensive a portion kobideh £17 and a lady with hejab working ther bring 2 items without I ordered .and the end she put in my bill but I didn't like it maybe I hadn't enough mony .

Food is amazing. Service is good too. Sitting area is bit squeezed but this place is worth spending money.

Beautifully cooked lamb, good service, friendly staff, nice atmosphere 👌

After reading the many positive reviews of this place, I had high expectations for the food. However, I was left feeling disappointed from my visit. The food was pretty average and didn’t match the expectation with the high prices. It was about £19 for a quarter leg chicken and some plain rice. I also ordered humus and flatbread, the portion of humus was very small in comparison to the massive flat bread. The vibe did give a very homely feeling although was a bit outdated in some aspects. The toilet lock didn’t work either on my visit. The staff are very friendly and did offer everyone complimentary rice pudding. Although personally was not a fan of this. It’s still be worth coming to visit here as there are many positive reviews from other reviewers.

First time trying Persian food and I picked an excellent location. There was too much to eat but the flavours were new to me and everything deserved attention. A colourful mix of chicken and minced lamb with saffron rice dotted with tangy red berries was enough as a meal on its own. Alas, the rice won and I couldn't clear the plate. However, there is always room for dessert and despite the two delicious kebabs fighting for room in my tummy there appeared a small space just big enough to squeeze in a pureed rice dish. Finished off with a couple of cups of Iranian tea, sweetened with a single sugar cube, my taste buds recovered from the green chilli I had bitten in to and savoured the familiar taste of a light tea hiding behind of the exotic infusion whatever magic herbs they used in the tea. Definitely a place to return to and go through the menu. The staff could not have been nicer and everything was served on time and with care. Well done to Shiraz!

Was visiting the area and found this absolute gem by accident. The food was amazing. All freshly cooked - you can watch the chef so you know. The chicken wings were the best we’ve ever tasted. Service was friendly but not overbearing. Sorry we didn’t have time to stay for the tea we were offered.

We had our second visit at Shiraz restaurant. This is definitey one of the best Persian restaurants in the UK. The quality of Chenje and Barg was wonderful. The owner is a very nice person and he was kind to us by bringing complimentory desserts.

Lovely food, just wish the location was better for parking and safety.

The food quality was great. Saffron rice and barg kebab were well cooked and flavored. Mahiche was so delicious. They offered saffron tea with ferni, a wonderful dessert suggestion.

An average place altogether. The food is alright. The seating area is decent. Value for money could be better.

First time trying Persian food and we decided to go here after seeing good reviews, and this place didn't disappoint! The workers are really nice too, good experience and would recommend. The place is quite small though so a little crowded but not too bad. I don't usually like baklava but I liked it from here! Really enjoyed the saffron ice cream too. My family enjoyed the rice pudding as well.

Amazing food and service,thaks a lot👍

The warm and embracing atmosphere, coupled with the smoky and delicious taste of the kebabs, transported me to Iran. I highly recommend giving it a try.

The best persian restaurant in birmingham no cap

the best persian cuisine in brum ❤️

One of the best places to experience the authentic taste of Iranian food in the UK. Rich menu, warm atmosphere and very friendly staff.

Food was fantastic, service was great would highly recommend. Will definitely return next time I'm in Birmingham!

Amazing place, food is beautifully prepared, presented ,and amazing flavour, the mix grill platter is to die for . Also comes with 2 massive plates of beautiful Persian rice. The faloodoh was amazing, was given rice pudding as it was complementary and lovely.

Top notch. Authentic cuisine very good portions and

Came here almost 10 years later.. quality of food has not dropped.. freshly made.. friendly and polite staff.. clean.. remember the first time I came here. I thought it was the best place i had eaten.. and now I would say it again.. mix grill was really good.. had rice and chips to go with it.. and desserts loved them also.. The only issue is parking..

Fantastic quality, great service, unrivalled taste, really amazing food

Exceptional food, fast, friendly service. Recommend the mix grill, a large portion of freshly cooked meats! Cozy, warm atmosphere inside with aromas from the opwn kitchen. Delicious tea and sweet rice dessert.

Food was ok, as expected. Abit on the expensive side. Presented well, good portion size.

Have eaten at this place many times and never disappointed. Hope they keep their standards high. The meat is very tender and delicious, melts in the mouth. Highlight is the free rice pudding at the end. One of the best ever tasted.

I've been visiting this place for so many years I have no idea how long. They treat everyone so kindly and really make an effort to accommodate everyone. The food is amazing, really authentic Persian. This is a family run business. . It is a small place, and you are sitting in tight spots, but something is so beautiful about it. The staff always accomodate and make so many adjustments for their guests. Love this place, love the ppl, May Allah sbt bless them with so much more Barkat, so they can open a branch in Leicester hahaha !

This restaurant came highly recommended but unfortunately it was a major miss for us. Hummus was watery and tasted more of tahini than anything else. The food I think truly lacked the flavor we've come to see in other similar restaurants and it is not cheap. The seating is cramped and some of the tables are placed in very inconvenient areas. The hosts seemed really nice, but it could not make up for everything else. Overall, felt like wasted money. I would skip it.

Went for a meal with friends. Food was nice although they ran out of the dessert we wanted, service was good, nice decor.

Really nice and family run business and the food is always freshly cooked food.

This is by far the best Persian restaurant in the UK. It is also better than many in Iran itself. You get what you pay for, definitely needs to be experienced if you're looking for an authentic taste of Persia. The owner clearly has a meticulous vetting process with his suppliers and only gets the best money can buy. Then you have the generous portions and the excellent cooking of the meats which is some of the best barbecued lamb I've ever tasted. I really can't fault this place.

Lovely restaurant with delicious Persian food. Great service and atmosphere.

Nice small cosy restaurant, feels nice and relaxed. Staff friendly and helpful. Atmosphere is relaxing. Background is nice and calming. Asked staff for home made sauces with the grills rather than ready made sauces. Staff advised Persian does not have sauces. Normally you smash the roast tomatoes and make your own sauce. So I did that made an interesting sauce out of hot chilli, pineapples and smashed tomatoes. We had the meat grills and vegetables grills. It was all flavourful. I’d say that the flavours and spices were blended by the chef’s amazingly. Basically you will not be disappointed with the food, atmosphere. Restaurant was clean, tables set nicely.

Best restaurant for Persian food. My choice of restaurant for my birthday every year

Absolutely amazing food ; never disappoint! x

It was a lovely place. Their traditional pot tea was great. The waitresses were very polite. Even served rice pudding on the house. Food is expensive. Would recommend the mixed plater for£ 53.

We visited Shiraz on a Saturday evening and it surely exceeded our expectations. They served the most tender and flavourful chicken with the Best Saffron rice that we have had. The Persian tea and rice pudding was the best way to end our meal.We were served by Honey and she gave us the best service. Will definitely recommend this place and will be visiting soon❤️

Decent Iranian food. Pretty large portions. Prices have gone up significantly over the past few years but I guess it's not their fault; everything is going up.

Wonderful, authentic Persian food and lovely staff!

Went with friends after reading a few reviews...never had Persian food before...am currently on a low carb diet but sinned very badly cos food was AMAZING.. tantalising and tasty, plus the staff were so helpful in explaining the menu.

Service was excellent and the same goes for the food. I would book in advance

We went in as a family of 6 last week and the service and food was amazing. Honey was an amazing hostess she was very hospitable and kind, she recommended some great dishes. The rice pudding was delicious (and I am someone who hates rice pudding). I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Feels like home! Authentic Iranian restaurant, the food is freshly made and the portions are decent. Food is made to perfection! The staff are very polite and offer excellent service. There’s a soft oriental music playing in the background, and they offer complimentary sweet. I definitely recommend this place!

Great food, and staff! If you love Iranian food, here is where you can get the taste!

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Not worth the money. Hummus tastes very bland, bread is charged. Chicken and kebab lacked flavour. Cramped up seating. The food lacked flavour really bland. Wouldn’t recommend.

Great food always worth the wait. The only issue was with the service we requested for some deserts after the meal and was advised that they had non left, but when we were paying we was dealt by one of the managers/owners they asked how everything was and we mentioned everything was really nice but we couldn’t get any deserts which was disappointing, she asked what we wanted and that’s when she advised that they in fact do have the desert we had asked. We appreciate that the manager sorted that out for us but a pity that the waiters was not wanting do their job. I will always recommend this place for anyone looking for great halal food but do call to book in a table in advance.

Forever super food service and atmosphere. غذای بسیار خوشمزه,

Great food, great service and great portions. Enjoyed our time.

Restaurant food was very good and it came out quick but cooled really well. The environment is family friendly. The price is quite expensive , and the staff didn't inform us that the pineapple fresh juice was finished when we ordered 3 and received 2 . We did have to ask for the bill 3 times which was a little frustrating. The baklava was not nice . I would not recommend. The platter was good . Overall it is worth a try if you like Persian food. Parking can be hard to find. There is parking around the corner but can lead to like a 5 minute walk.

Amazing food huge portions lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended