Smoke + Ash in Birmingham

Lovely little independent pizza restaurant, good service and good food for a reasonable price. Child and breastfeeding friendly restaurant as well.

We attended the pizza making class today and Paul and team were absolutely superb. They were attentive to our needs, excellent communication of how to make a great Pizza whilst having fun along the way. I would definitely visit the restaurant again. Thanks Smoke & Ash for a great afternoon.

So another sat afternoon and 2 more pizzas for the three of us. Really great flavour. It doesn't feel that we ate outside as the sourdough was so light. Recommended to my friends as well who had a large meeting there pre Christmas. Don't change a thing, please.

An excellent visit to smoke and ash, gorgeous staff and excellent food. The customer service was second to none and were very accommodating. We experienced both the cocktail lounge and the main restaurant. Really reasonable prices for an excellent food and drinks menu. Can’t wait to bring my husband next time!

Amazing food, great atmosphere and brilliant staff. Highly recommended

Fantastic service, fantastic food, fantastic hospitality what a restaurant smoke and ash is. Willow, Bebe, Sophie, Daniele and Cezar are all amazing, polite and lovely. Smoke and ash is my fabourite pizza restaurant thank you

Brilliant staff and service great food and amazing cocktails Highly recommended!

Best pizza in Birmingham , amazing service - could not fault them one bit. Very to spend our New Year’s Eve here

Always an enjoyable place to visit. Excellent pizza, drinks and service. Highly recommended.

In my opinion the best pizza restaurant in Birmingham!

Food is amazing and staff are really friendly. Will come back

A great evening spent here before heading onto the botanical gardens. All the pizzas were superb and was a nice relaxed environment.

Excellent food, really lovely staff and the tiramisu was absolutely banging!

Went here at the weekend for the first time for an early dinner. I’m actually more a pasta than pizza fan but I have to say, I loved the food at this place. Service was excellent - friendly and prompt and Willow our waitress was exceptional at making us feel that nothing was too much trouble. As a vegetarian I often get bored of the same old stuff reeled out at restaurants so it was great to try a new flavour combination pizza (I had the vegan Nduja sausage with honey). The Christmas garlic bread with Gorgonzola that we had to start was divine - I really hope that’s a staple on the normal menu 🙏🏻. The decor and ambience were stylish but relaxed. I’m glad we ate a bit earlier when it was a little quieter as by the time we left it was heaving and naturally noisier (it was a Saturday evening after all). Will definitely be back to try other things on the menu and to sample their very cosy and classy looking cocktail lounge. Highly recommend ❤️

Fantastic food, fantastic service. Willow and Jess were lovely waitresses and a pleasure to the restaurant. Not my first time at smoke and ash but I will definitely be back thank you!!

Really lovely evening and served by the wonderful Willow :)

Absolutely delicious pizzas, great drinks selection, excellent service.

My partner and I had an amazing experience here! The chef personally greeted us, which was such a nice touch, and the team and food were both incredible.

The best Pizza in the City, great vibe and quality service. The pizza quality, crust, toppings = oh my! Love, love! Unable to add pics as we have nothing left on our plates. Highly recommend the salami and an extra honey chilli dip.

One of, if not the best in Brum. Service is always bang on, menu is always creative and the drinks are up there. The restaurant has a lovely ambience to it throughout the day and they’re so accommodating with kids with their great selection of toys. Paul, Claire and the team are a credit to Brum. #0121

Always have received a lovely welcome and great service from Smoke and Ash. Already looking forward to the next visit.

(After much debate amongst our group) Best pizza in Birmingham!

Lovely pizzas, nice chilled atmosphere. A1 service.

Lovely place and food. Friendly staff

Great place in a lovely spot. Really welcoming of families and large parties. Very attentive staff and brilliant service. Really fantastic food, and starters are well recommended.

Fantastic, flavourful pizza and cocktails, complimented by a great atmosphere and personable, attentive staff.

Amazing experience. Such a lively and friendly place. The servers are so knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. The food is fantastic - the pizza dough bases are so light and tasty, and the toppings are great. If you try the Christmas menu, the Camembert and Pear pizza is unbeatable. Would have this again! Highly recommended.

Great new find for amazing Pizza. Note if you are a Star Wars fan you will especially love this pizzeria.

Dined at Smoke and Ash as a family of 5 on Sunday. The food was lovely and the service spot on. Would thoroughly recommend! Keep it up guys!

Amazing!!! I had a private dining event here for my 30th birthday and it was nothing short of fantastic!! I hosted 36 people in total and we could have fit more. The staff were so kind and friendly and ensured I was happy throughout the evening. The food was beautiful! My friends and family were pleased with the quality and the amount of food. They were also able to cater towards people in my party that were vegan and gluten free. I would reccomend to anyone looking for somewhere to host their private dining event. I know I will be definitely using them again in the future. Beautiful location and beautiful atmoshphere in the restaurant.

I visited Smoke & Ash with my daughter, we had an enjoyable experience. Food was absolutely delicious, even my fussy daughter was catered for. Service was flawless despite it being busy. We will be back

Great pizza restaurant serving the best Neapolitan style pizzas. Highly recommend but you need to book at busy times. Ideal for a date night or with a group.

Lovely food, poor service. Booked a rare trip out for an anniversary meal, started well with some complimentary Prosecco. Booked an early table purposefully to try and avoid having to hang around. After waiting over an hour after our starters had to repeatedly get staffs attention to get more drinks and ask on progress of our meal. Gave up in the end and asked for our food to be boxed to take home. Would have enjoyed staying for further drinks and desert but after being ignored just didn’t feel like staying. Shame as the food was good and the service started well, just wasn’t followed through. Multiple other tables that arrived after us being served before us, even the table next to us recognised we had received poor service and didn’t blame us for leaving.

Ordered four full-size pizzas and one child’s pizza for delivery, but the child’s pizza didn’t arrive. They offered a refund on the missing pizza and a free child’s pizza next time, saying it was “the most we can do.” This left my 7-year-old without food, so our group couldn’t eat together. I ended up dashing to McDonald’s for her, returning to cold pizza and a staggered family meal—not what we expected for over £60. They promised a call from the owner, but it never came. Food is fine for what it is but disappointing they didn’t do more to fix their mistake.

Fantastic meal as always. Great service from the team, particularly Pedro who dealt very professionally with a difficult group of diners whilst we were there. Didn’t let it phase him and continued to manage the restaurant very well. Keep up the good work; we’ll be back.

14:38 54) Comments melgriff62 2s Visited last night 30/10/24 with girlfriends; was so looking forward to it. The food didn't disappoint - absolutely AMAZING!!!! However....... one particular member of staff 'Pedro' allegedly the manager was appalling. Booking had been confirmed as 7pm earlier in the day arrived to be told they'd got 7.30 . After some further discussion Pedro's answer to the problem was 'you can always go somewhere else' Not the response l'd usually have hoped for!! My 'wow did you actually just say that' didn't faze him. Me thinks perhaps a tactic /response he's used before. Such a shame that staff can let a new place down so spectacularly!! Oh well next time l'll go to Otto in the JQ who's social media say amazing food AND staff

Really nice restaurant with great food. The staff were super friendly and services was quick and efficient. We had booked via firsttable and all was spot on. Portions are decent so arrive hungry! Take away boxes were available 😉

Excellent pizza and fabulous service

Pizzas are amazing here and staff are very kind and smily. So glad we discovered this place! Thank you very much.

Ordered a delivery which came super fast Pizza wasn’t great lacking in toppings and flavours, under cooked and smashed up in box. Also there wasn't any chilli flakes on it. Had to add chilli oil. Ordered pork and fennel sausage pizza. Shame i was looking for to it

Amazing food and atmosphere. Definitely the best pizza we have had in a restaurant in the UK. Really lovely staff and delicious food and drink. Looking forward to visiting again!

We had our first visit last night, and loved it. The range of starters were just right and tasted great - you've got to try the Burrata! The Pizza's are great - crispy, fluffy and soft inside. The salads are plentiful and creative, and desserts had a great selection of gelati - who doesn't love pistachio?! From where we were sat, we could see all the front and back of house staff in action, and it was a lovely scene of teamwork, efficiency and respect, along with a friendly atmosphere. We love the area it is situated, and all added together, this was a lovely night out. Thanks Sophie and team

Had a wonderful meal here last week with friends and my little boy. We were made to feel so welcome! My son said it was the best pizza he has ever had and he is a tough critic! The toppings are so unique and makes a change to the usual classics. Also loved the offerings of salads, starters, and delicious dips! Staff were so attentive and nothing was too much. The new extension looks amazing and shows how popular they are getting, and with good reason!

Waited for table which was absolutely fine, but when we were sat at table we were ignored. Two tables came in after us and were served, we were still not even offered some water. We got up to the bar to order drinks and still no one came to take our order or apologise. Disappointed as the food looked lovely just left before we got a chance to try it as we were not ok with the service.

This is truly one of the best pizza restaurants I’ve ever been to. Not only was the everything incredibly delicious (seriously, best pizza ever), but the restaurant itself is so beautifully designed and everyone is so nice. We even met the owner, Paul, who was absolutely wonderful. We will be coming back!

Amazing feel as soon as we entered Smoke and Ash. Relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. We had the fennel sausage pizza and the Nduja sausage and honey pizza 💯 taste and cooked perfectly. Tiramisu was beautiful as was the Pear and chocolate cake. The Chilli an Yuzu non alcoholic cocktail is tangy and perfect with the Nduja sausage and honey pizza. Our server was lovely and very attentive. We will definitely be back. Thank you for making our Anniversary meal a yummy and enjoyable one 🤗

We hired Smoke & Ash as caterers for our wedding in Digbeth and they absolutely smashed it. The pizza was absolutely delicious and Paul & Clare were great with our guests from start to finish, even teaching our nephew Luca how to make one. They were so helpful in the run up as well, always super chill and professional - exactly what we needed during the madness of wedding planning. We're so glad they've decided to expand into larger scale catering, just as we needed them, and could not recommend them highly enough.

Overpriced Georgian wine (£5 or less in Georgia which they sell here at £36), and very good pizzas and salad.

What a lovely place in the heart of Edgbaston village with fantastic food, great atmosphere and lovely friendly staff. The choice of pizzas is varied, with something for all tastes. We treated ourselves to desserts too and were really impressed with the reasonable price of the meal overall. Loved it

Brilliant. Really lovely pizza, excellent service, prime location! Staff were really attentive, knowledgable about the food and respectful with allergies. I can't tell you how many restaurants have misunderstood or questioned the validity of my allergy. Not here! Brilliant service. PS if you have an Independent Birmingham card there's a good offer on Thursdays.

The best pizza in Birmingham, located in a lovely relaxed spot in Edgbaston. We are looking forward to returning soon!

Simply the best… better than all the rest

Really nice food in the heart of Edgbaston Village with excellent service. Nice place to spend some time with friends and family. Would really recommend

Lovely late lunch; excellent service and the best pizza we have found in Birmingham! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We will be back!

Lovley pleasant service nice wine great location will return shortly pizzas looked lovely

We had a spectacular lunch at Smoke and Ash. Starting with the bresaola carpaccio and vegan platter of artichoke, pepper, aubergine, sun-dried tomatoes and olives, we then shared an 'Edgbaston Marinara' pizza topped with burrata, as an extra. Although a starter, the heavily laden and generously dressed carpaccio would've made a satisfying main. The vegetables were exquisite, neither too briny nor oily. The tomato and basil sauce on the marinara tasted extremely fresh, and the thin base was charred to perfection. Creamy burrata topped off one of the best pizzas I've had in the UK. Prices were reasonable for the quality. We used our Independent Birmingham cards for 10% off. Greenfield Crescent, where the restaurant is located, is becoming an oasis of independents in Edgbaston village. Both the tram stop and train station (Five Ways) are within walking distance.

Lovely, friendly place with great food and lovely staff. We were a group of 12 and they did an awesome job of getting the delicious food to us all together at the same time, no mean feat with freshly cooked pizza.

We are spoilt for good pizza places in Birmingham, but from the many we have tried Ash and Smoke is our favourite. The quality of the pizza is simply unmatched. The base is both thin but soft with a distinct wood oven aroma, and the flavour combinations and ingredients used excellent.

The above have a van at Botanical gardens. I visited yesterday. I ordered a vegetarian pizza. The pizza was great, but the attitude of the lady taking payment, was not. Just to be clear, this was not the lady inside the van, making the pizzas, this was the lady taking the payments, outside the van. Initially I noticed her attitude with another customer, who wasnt sure how the pager worked. I noticed the lady was quite rude when she explained that the flashing red light simply meant that the pager was working. I noticed when I approached her, she did not smile, she was unfriendly and did not look at me again. Her responses were terse and came across as rude and arrogant. Part of me thinks she thought she was being efficient and in control; in an office perhaps, in the service industry, not so much. When I collected my pizza, again, she did not look at me; she was perfunctory and appeared irritated by my presence. When I asked her for napkins, she pointed to a few tiny napkins, stuffed under the corner of the pizza. The pizza was not even in a box and I had to balance it on my lap. Her rudeness did annoy me and I could see it annoyed the other customer too. In a nutshell, pizza was nice, customer service was very poor. If you want to feel as though only your money matters, this is the place for you.

Late lunch with colleagues. The food was very good, but service was a little slow,l taking orders and bringing drinks.

Has to be one of my favourite pizza places in Birmingham (that is considering the fact that I have only been this one). Aside from that decor had a twist!

Food was good however staff were aggressive and rude and it felt like they didn’t want you there. Would not recommend.

We visited on a wet and cold Sunday afternoon in July. The restaurant was busy enough and there was a good, relaxed vibe in place. The staff provided a particularly warm welcome and were attentive and helpful throughout. The drinks and food was of a good standard and we all enjoyed the pizzas and salads with the pizza on the specials board being especially tasty.

Food wasn’t bad - people have to try -

Excellent wine, excellent food, and excellent service. Very highly recommended.

Great location with friendly staff & lovely food

Great Pizza and service, nothing more to say, worth a visit.

Nice location. My husband and I liked their Stat Wars theme. We were happy that they could accommodate us without a reservation. It's a small restaurant so it can get busy. Pizza 🍕 was good but the dough could be a little crustier. One thing I didn't like was the toilets. The main door to the toilet was always open. From my table, I could see people going in and out of toilets, which, for me, wasn't pleasant at all. I appreciate the place being small, but there are ways of making it pleasant.

This was the best pizza I have eaten in the UK. And I run a pizza business. Staff we able to find us a table at the bar and drinks were amazing (grapefruit cocktail) and was rammed on a Weds night which says it all. Open kitchen which I love as you can see what the chef is doing. Pizza was perfect. Big crust, chewy, with the right amount of char. Sauce was the real star - just bursting with flavour. Anna had the goats cheese salad which was bursting with flavour and these exploding mini tomatoes. Tiramisu looked amazing but we were in a rush so didn’t have time to try it, but we will be back soon!

Delicious pizza (I got the marinara), great service and a nice selection of music playing in the background that I’ve added to my playlist

I'm not sure why this place has so many good reviews... My pizza was burnt completely underneath but the top was undercooked. I'm going to say maybe the oven wasn't working that well that day ?? Then again pizza is like the easiest thing to make? Not sure what's going but I had a bite and the flavours are nice, just need to work on baking at the right temperature for the correct amount of time.

Some of the best pizza I've ever had, and at a reasonable price

Would definitely come back. The pizza oven was visible which certainly added to the atmosphere. The food tasted amazing. A convenient location to get to but is difficult to park right outside since at curtain times of the day the road is closed

I needed to order for 34 people at very short notice. Paul the manager and team were beyond helpful, accommodating food preferences, delivery timings… overall brilliant service and very happy team. Would definitely recommend

Welcoming and very pleasant staff, the pizzas are excellent!

A brilliant pizzeria, food was delicious and the service was great. An added bonus is how child friendly they are. Highly recommend

Had a fab experience at this restaurant the food , drinks and service were all great . Our starters were very good as well as our pizza mains . I loved the burrata with truffle starter in particular it was delicious . We tried 3 different pizzas and all were lovely . Not only is this place great on food their wine list and cocktails are great too. The signature cocktail chilli , Juzu margarita was so good I had to have a second! I will certainly return !

Absoluter Geheimtipp! Schöne kleine Pizzeria in einer schönen Gegend im industriellen Birmingham. Hätte nicht erwartet so gute Pizza im weniger kulinarischen England zu essen. Die Vorspeisen sind Super, die Pizzas Weltklasse! Die Cocktails und der Wein sind auch sehr stimmig. Es gibt aber keine Pasta…was bei der Speisekarte aber kein Problem sein sollte. Alles zu vertretbaren Preisen. PS: die Nutella Pizza mit Sahne und Erdbeeren ist auch sehr Lecker!

Smoke and Ash is my favourite place for pizza in Birmingham. You can’t go wrong with any of the pizzas as all of the toppings are divine, and regardless of the toppings, the pizza base still remains crispy. The service itself is also great as the staff are very attentive

We went after hearing good things but were left disappointed by poor service and average pizza. Pizzas appeared soggy when they arrived. Waiter was by himself and was clearly struggling, later in the meal more staff were present but the service did not improve. There are better options in the area for pizza for a better price.

Signor Giovanni and all the other staff members, whose name I forgot, were professional and made a lovely Gorgonzola pizza. Will surely return some day as I would like to try other items from the menu. Mille Grazie Gabriele Macellaio

Great place, exceptional food and service.

Horrendous experience. I booked a table for 2 but cancelled 3 min later. They charged my card £20 the day after. I went and complained, and was told by staff that I should have read the T&Cs. It's not even a "no-show", I cancelled way before they had any chance to make preparations. The staff was rude, arrogant and passive aggressive and kept saying I should have read the T&Cs, rather than simply taking ownership and show some good-will. From a small business I would expect full transparency during a transaction and not having to hide themselves behind T&Cs. Staff told me they would send back my money but that never happened. This was in January. Never have I dealt with a company so deprived of honour, untrustworthiness and arrogance. This is completely unacceptable behaviour from a business trying to make it in the service industry. This place is not worth two pots of piss.

We had a fantastic evening experience at the cocktail and pizza making class on Tuesday evening. The staff are clearly very knowledgeable and have a genuine care and passion for their craft, this really came across during the evening. We were made to feel very at ease and had a great time making our own pizzas and cocktails and we also learned a lot during the experience! The restaurant is elegant and the pizzas were lovely and it was special to eat something we had made ourselves. This really is a gem and we can't wait to return to work our way through the menu. Thanks Paul, Clare and the team for a great evening!

Great quality food and pizza, value for money and has a great atmosphere. A brilliant addition to Edgbaston!

“The pizza from this restaurant is an absolute delight for the taste buds! The crust is perfectly thin and crispy, and the toppings are fresh and flavoursome. I can’t wait for another opportunity to indulge in another slice of this delicious culinary masterpiece!”

Mine and my partners favourite restaurant in Birmingham! I would recommend to anyone! That staff are incredible every time and the food never disappoints. The vibe is immaculate and would come every week if I could! Special thank you to Jessica for being a brilliant host for the night!

Love this place. Great food, service and atmosphere. The Nutella pizza with Oreo toppings is a must!

Excellent service and delicious food. Well worth a trip.

Absolutely outstanding service from a wonderful and friendly team! Food and drinks were amazing, I would highly recommend, can't wait to go again! And child friendly too!

Nice little find! Myself and a group of friends recently visited Birmingham for the Christmas Markets. I found this place online and knew we had to visit following the amazing reviews - the pizza was good, excellent quality ingredients, the cheese and tomato were amazing! Slight deduction as the crust was not charred but actually burnt in places, and it was a little stuffy inside the small restaurant. Moreover, I would definitely recommend booking if you go here, we went on a random Thursday evening, and it was packed!

The best beef carpaccio salad I have ever had.

Beautiful curst and flavor, spicy kick from nduja, what can I ask for more?

Fantastic place, owners and staff are really friendly, good fun and welcoming

From the moment I stepped into Smoke + Ash, I was engulfed in an ambiance that perfectly blends sophistication with a cozy charm. The restaurant's decor, an elegant mixture of modern and rustic elements, set the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. The staff at Smoke + Ash deserves special mention. Each member of the team was not only friendly but also incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, offering recommendations that were spot-on. Their attention to detail and prompt service added a personal touch that made our evening even more enjoyable. The star of the show, of course, was the food. Every dish was a masterpiece of flavors and textures. The cocktails at Smoke + Ash are another highlight. Each drink was expertly mixed, with a creative flair that made them as visually appealing as they were delicious. What truly sets Smoke + Ash apart is its commitment to a complete dining experience. The attention to detail, from the perfectly set tables to the ambient lighting, created an atmosphere that was both inviting and exciting. In summary, Smoke + Ash is more than just a restaurant; it's a culinary journey that excites and satisfies. Whether you're a food connoisseur or just looking for a delightful evening out, this place is a must-visit. I am already looking forward to my next visit!

Food was excellent, fresh ingredients, cooked to perfection, even the salad was great!

From the go, the staff were very unfriendly. Place is tiny. Sat next to the kitchen, which got very hot. Table was not clean, so asked to be moved. The face the waitress pulled, was like I am expected to eat in someone's else mess. Food came out, average at best. Cocktail was welmade. Noticed a gentleman (assuming he was the manager, as he was taking payments) , who was going around asking people if there food was ok, and engaging with them, not once was we approach, which again made us feel very unwelcome. Asked for the bill, after about 10mins had to go up to pay. While everyone else was served in a timely manner. Can't explain the reason for the poor experience, although I do have my own opinions.

We traveled from Toronto to try this delicious pizza and it was worth the trip! We will be back!

Best pizza in Birmingham! The Avocado and Mango salad is 10/10

Excellent quality food, cocktails and service.