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4.9

Based on 470 opinions finded in 2 websites

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Nº 263 in 4016 in Birmingham

Nº 8 of 98 Italian in Birmingham

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We visited Tropea, having been gifted a voucher for Christmas, having been meaning to visit for a while it was the perfect opportunity. From stepping into the restaurant the service was faultless, greeted by friendly staff who were knowledgeable guiding my husband and I through the menu with recommendations and advice including the key advice of leave space for the tiramisu!! Staff were attentive throughout the evening offering a perfect level of service. The food was incredible we started with the beef fillet carpaccio, which was melt in the mouth, alongside Giardiniera (house made seasonal pickles). For pasta we shared the Tagliatelle, venison shoulder ragu and the Sardinian fregola, portions were perfect to share. We then shared the braised pork cheek and BBQ tender stem broccoli and winter salad, once again it made for perfect sharing. My husband had the tiramisu for dessert, and he was glad he left space, as it was the best Tiramisu he had ever eaten. I would highly recommend visiting Tropea, certainly one of the best restaurants in Birmingham that I’ve visited.

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kebutler85 . 2025-02-09

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Food was AMAZING, the service was brilliant and the atmosphere was so clean. Ten out of ten for Tropea. Just brilliant! If it is your birthday, go there. They give you a brownie with “Happy_Birthday” in chocolate writing. You need to visit sometime.

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Misha Kumari . 2025-01-28

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Best place I’ve been. Food is fantastic. Staff are knowledgeable, funny, polite, and accommodating. Did well to recognise our one year anniversary.

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L121212 . 2025-01-26

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Been here before and after the refurb and it is still absolutely amazing. Fantastic atmosphere and service and the food is perfect. I highly recommend the burrata and the mussel fregula. My favourite restaurant!

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Alice L . 2025-01-25

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First time visiting Tropea. The food and wine were delicious, the service friendly and attentive, the decor and atmosphere relaxed and inviting. Can't wait to return!

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Jamie McMillan . 2025-01-24

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Really nice experience of cicchetti-like dishes, with knowledgeable staff and really tasty food. Hit me up when you've got some scaloppine al limone on the menu and I'll be straight back.

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Danny Bates . 2025-01-24

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Absolutely one of my all time favourites. Every time I bring new friends here they talk about the delicious food and the fantastic personal touches to the service. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed, the drinks and the food are delicious. Inventive, brilliantly crafted small plates and the most incredible fresh gluten free pasta I’ve ever eaten. I love the refurb and the new space in the restaurant and bar - can’t wait to come back!

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Penny Brown . 2025-01-18

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Second time visiting this restaurant and 1st time after the refurb. The refurb is definitely made the whole experience much better as there is so much more room. You can see from the picture we were sat in a new booth which was nice. The food like the 1st time was very nice, the honest review is that it all tastes fresh. Waiters are very helpful to advise how many dishes to get and which dishes are popular. There was even a special dish that we ordered that was not on the menu. Trying to find parking can be an issue. There are vegetarian options however the menu does not state which are therefore you need to ask, it would be ideal if the menu had the (v) or (vg) next to the dish.

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Honest Reviews . 2025-01-10

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We had a fantastic New Year’s Eve dinner here with family & friends. The food was exceptional& plentiful. The staff couldn’t do enough for us . Excellent customer service & the tastiest food.. highly recommend

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cutcrew . 2025-01-07

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Amazing restaurant getting everything right. Great atmosphere, affordable wine list, top quality ingredients and very attentive service. Menu changes regularly. Some of the best Italian food I’ve ever had. Money well spent.

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birmingham262 . 2025-01-04

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This restaurant is amazing. I was meant to write this review back in January 2024 following a wonderful dining experience on Friday 5th January 2024, my partner had proposed to me earlier in the day and he had booked Tropea for the evening meal. Firstly the staff, they were incredible! As soon as we walked in we were welcomed with such excitement and joy about our engagement. Throughout the evening all the staff were friendly and attentive to us, making us both feel so extremely special. Secondly the food, each dish was incredibly unique and delicious. It's been a year on and I still think about the venison ragu. Thirdly the environment and atmosphere was relaxed, cosy and warm - perfect for us! Thank you Tropea for such a wonderful dining experience and making our engagement absolutely perfect. We are looking forward to visiting again this month.

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Krishna M . 2025-01-03

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Returned here after a year. Still great food and atmosphere!

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Mr Morgan . 2024-12-31

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The restaurant was buzzing and soon we could see why. This was our first time but we were made to feel at home, the menu explained to us and any questions answered without fuss.The starters were exceptional and the mains really well proportioned and delicious. Service was quick, attentive but not intrusive in this busy Harborne restaurant. We loved it and heartily recommend the experience.

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Sanjay Vydianath . 2024-12-19

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The quality of the food/ingredients is amazing. Even seemingly “simple” dishes are just bursting with flavour. The service is friendly and attentive, but relaxed and the new refurb is absolutely stunning. Ordered slightly too much and no regrets! Had the the burrata, arrancina, gnocchi and broccoli&pumpkin. Stunning all round.

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Laura Griffith . 2024-12-14

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Our first visit to tropea and we will definitely be back! The food was incredible, the burrata and mussels were particularly amazing, as well as the tiramisu. The atmosphere is lovely in there and the servers are all so knowledgeable and attentive, the service from Asher was particularly great! Thoroughly enjoyed the experience, it isn’t cheap but definitely worth it for a treat or special occasion

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Evie Bull . 2024-12-14

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Went with my partner for our Christmas meal and it was absolutely fantastic. Great food, attentive but not overbearing service, delicious drinks. Simple dishes but exceptionally tasty. We ordered 2 antipasti, 2 half-sized pasta dishes and 2 mains, and I had a dessert, which was a good amount of food. If you go soon the venison ragu is a must-try!

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emsypinch . 2024-12-13

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Delicious food, I really enjoyed it

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Yalls 6810 . 2024-12-12

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Thoroughly enjoyed our anniversary lunch. Amazing service from Julian, Gabby & Toby. Outstanding tasty food. Highly recommend

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Sarah B . 2024-12-07

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We had a great anniversary dinner here. Food was delicious, service was excellent. Will definitely come again.

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M Michelle . 2024-12-07

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I think this is my favourite restaurant in the UK! The food is incredible. The service is outstanding, the staff cannot do enough for you. The owner is so nice, sorry I don't know his name but he recognises me every time I visit, and although I'm not a local I would always make an effort to visit here if I'm in Birmingham, it really is an amazing experience every time.

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chapelapple . 2024-12-05

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Visited last night for my partner’s birthday, this was our first visit. Warm welcome from the bar staff and relaxing, enjoyable Drink before taking our table. Busy even though it was only 7pm with a Good atmosphere. We ordered 6 plates to share including excellent beef carpaccio and Duck tagliatelle, carafe of red to accompany. All the food was excellent and the service too, we enjoyed it immensely. It is a little on the pricey side but I cannot fault the whole experience.

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Gary Davies . 2024-12-04

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Our second visit. Great food and service. One suggestion ..... please change the music.

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Julie Valente . 2024-12-01

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In short :beautifully prepared food...attentive and friendly service...stylish interiors. My only worry: it will become even more popular. Just go and visit.

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relaxedbrum . 2024-11-30

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Visited for the first time this week with my husband after wanting to try Tropea for quite a while but never quite making it. Can safely say we will be back before too long. Firstly the food was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed everything we ate (and we ordered plenty), which is rare. I struggle to pick a favourite between the pastas we tried (duck ragu and a truffle pasta). Oddly the cabbage that came with the braised pork cheek was one of the most delicious elements. And the butternut squash arancino was definitely a favourite. For dessert I had cannoli which was delicious without being overly sweet. My husband had a giant piece of tiramisu which he said was excellent. Secondly the service was just brilliant. Perfect balance of friendly and attentive without being over the top. The guy who primarily served us was very professional but also came across as really genuine and enthusiastic about the food. Finally the blackberry daiquiri was lovely, really tart and refreshing. Considering the quality of food and service I also felt it is very fairly priced. 5/5 will be back.

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E Moriarty . 2024-11-28

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Thank you soo much for an amazing experience me and my mate enjoyed are time the staff are absolutely accommodating and friendly the food and overall experience was 10/10 for me

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D . 2024-11-24

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A somewhat different style of dining, meals are made to be shared between the table which is a little unusual. It’s not for everyone but it’s an interesting concept. Food is nicely presented but can feel small depending on what and how you order it. All in all a decent restaurant with nice food but elements could be off putting to the unaware. Study the menu before attending.

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Ellie AMARK . 2024-11-24

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Primera visita desde Tropea duplicado en tamaño. El espacio puede ser más grande, pero han resistido la tentación de cuidar en muchas mesas, y la comida es tan buena como siempre, con un servicio amable y eficiente. El carpaccio, la burrata y el ragu de pato eran excelentes, al igual que los ñoquis, pero la porción de ñoquis era mucho más pequeña que la porción de ragu. La casa blanca era buena, al igual que el Primitivo. No sorprende que sea igual de difícil conseguir una mesa - ¡reserva con anticipación!

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edm1887 . 2024-11-22

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Tropea went above and beyond to accommodate my autistic partner, creating a calm and welcoming environment that made him feel at ease—something that rarely happens when dining out. The staff were patient, thoughtful, and truly cared about our experience. The food was amazing, but the outstanding service is what will keep us coming back. Highly recommend!

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Ana Alexandra Dieaconu . 2024-11-19

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Great great authentic considered ingredients and dishes! Echo the other reviews and their accolades are well deserved. All so delicious and well balanced and couldn't fault it, every dish was spot on.👌👌👌Service too, well looked after. Birthday touches for my Dad were really lovely! Recommend and will be a regular and bringing people again again! Updating my review and knocking points off for food on third visit today. I found the duck ragu lacking in meat... plus I had 2 small pieces of potato in the monkfish dish. Delicious but maybe not to have bothered with potato element or a suggestion to get a side shag would have been better. Also, lovely menu mention for my friend's birthday but no plate with a greeting. Bit sad. Otherwise, rest was great. Starters, dessert, drinks, service on point. Thanks Tropea!

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Alanna McKenna . 2024-11-16

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An incredible restaurant. The food is fantastic and more importantly for me as an autistic person that struggles with loud environments they were superbly accommodating, making sure that I was comfortable, even seating us in the quieter bar area. I’ve never felt so welcomed and cared for in a restaurant, I cannot recommend this place enough.

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Lennart Hollstein . 2024-11-08

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EDIT: The owner, Ben, reached out to me regarding my review below (on the same evening too, which I thought was impressive!). He was very apologetic which I deeply appreciated. While my opinion of the food being just 'fine' remains, I must say that the hospitality shown here is practically second to none. Certainly had the portion sizes been halved, I would have had a better experience here. Should I return to Birmingham in the future, Tropea will definitely be on my radar! The food was fine, but not worth the price. Also, 3 dishes would have been more than enough for one person (I was recommended 5).

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Calvin Newn . 2024-11-01

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Tried out this place for the first time and were extremely pleased that we did. Every dish we ordered was superb and the service was top notch too. We were sat by the bar as we walked in without reservations and the main dining area was already full. Would definitely be returning again and next time we will book ahead.

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Jen Poh . 2024-10-31

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Myself and wife came for our 2 year wedding anniversary and her 30th birthday and could not have been more impressed. The food was exquisite, the atmosphere was romantic and close and the service was second to none. Would recommend this place to anyone and everyone.

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Robert Gilbert . 2024-10-31

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The Canace Nero Di Troia 2018 , what a great wine thank you so much for the recommendation

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Nicholas Brown . 2024-10-31

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We always wanted to go to tropea, but we live over 30 minutes away. Finally we found the opportunity to go and we were not disappointed!!! The place is beautiful, the staff is very attentive, great with the recommendations and very knowledgeable. Food was beautiful, we love the idea of sharing and ordering half portion of pasta (as we could try more than one) Desserts and coffees were great too (best cannolli ever, so crispy) Great wine list. Thanks Tropea time!! 😁

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Bruna P Kalewski . 2024-10-29

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Excellent service, delicious food and exquisite drinks.

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Ruth Wenban-smith . 2024-10-25

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One of my favourite restaurant in Birmingham. Incredibly tasty food, friendly staff, what else can I ask for! I can’t wait to dine there again.

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Miranda Lopez . 2024-10-25

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Staff are great here and they were really good at fitting us in last minute for our wedding anniversary. Lovely personal touches with a special anniversary message on the menu & a personalized dessert. Food was amazing, especially the pasta dishes (we had the duck & ravioli). We will definitely be back and look forward to trying more dishes on the menu next time!

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Emma Jones . 2024-10-17

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A hidden gem! This place is absolutely amazing.!! We came to celebrate my husbands birthday tonight and all the little touches they did was so so lovely. The menu had the date on and a happy birthday message and they also gave him a happy birthday plate for dessert. We thought that we wouldn’t be full after the meal but we was surprised how full you get with sharing food. The starters were just delicious- would 💯 recommend the salt aged beef 🤗. The pasta - would 💯recommend trying the Sardinian fregola, it was something we had never heard of and tasted heavenly. All the food was just to die for. The Tuscan ribollota was comfort in a bowl - the grilled monk fish - exquisite🤩. We will definitely be back. 🤗🤗 The service 10/10 Lizzy you was amazing 🤩

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Meena Malhi . 2024-10-16

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Great food and even better service. I took my dad here for his birthday and the staff made him feel so special. Every dish was delicious. Tropea has a relaxed neighborhood vibe, but its also perfect for a special occasion. If you get booze/ dessert allow for around £60 a head- its well worth it. Will return x

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P S . 2024-10-13

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Always incredible in every way possible. Phenomenal food, great atmosphere, impeccable service without being too formal. Highly recommend the burrata, monkfish tail, seafood fregola, and arancini. And if in season the stuffed courgette flowers are a must-have.

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Katy . 2024-10-10

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Always incredible in every way possible. Phenomenal food, great atmosphere, impeccable service without being too formal. Highly recommend the burrata, monkfish tail, seafood fregola, and arancini. And if in season the stuffed courgette flowers are a must-have.

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Katy Insley . 2024-10-10

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Thank you Tropea for an amazing birthday dinner!! Everything was delicious and the service was second to none. This is my new Birmingham home. I made arrangements from the US and the team worked hard to get things just right. They worked around some food preferences beautifully.

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LHF . 2024-10-05

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Fantastic restaurant that is a real asset for Harborne. Service is excellent without being too formal, the food consistently delivers. Great to see the extension. Please keep doing what you're doing 🙏

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Andy F . 2024-10-01

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Excellent food and wonderfully personal service made our visit a special time. Atmosphere is bustly and cosy, but can border on cramped. A must-visit

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Ryan Lancaster . 2024-09-28

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Tropea has re-opened after 6 weeks of renovation. It is safe to say that Ben and Kasia are back with a bang with their fabulous restaurant even better than before which is no mean feat. The same delightful atmosphere, lovely ambience and fantastic staff remain but the addition of the sumptuous bar area takes Tropea to another level. We were greeted with the a warm welcome and were really impressed with what they have achieved in such a short space of the time. From the outside, the restaurant is even more inviting than before with the bar area looking warm and welcoming on what was an otherwise very rainy evening. The food and drink continue to wow and we were treated to a well paced evening of great food. The favourites were the really perfect pork cheek and spatchcocked chicken. But to be honest everything is great and we look forward to returning again to try the rest of the food! Thank you to all the staff for such a pleasant dining experience and congratulations on making what was already so good even better.

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Prakash . 2024-09-27

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Amazing, love this restaurant and the staff are so friendly. Been a couple of times in recent weeks and noticed changes to the menu, fantastic and would 100% recommend.

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tastytreathunter . 2024-09-13

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My husband and I visited on 6th September with a table booked for 8.45. This is small intimate restaurant which has its own charm. We are locals and feel this type of eatery was needed in this location. We arrived slightly early and were shown to our table - I requested another table and the waiter happily relocated us to a table with a glass divider. Table was great and there was privacy. Service is excellent - our waiter talked us through the menu and made recommendations. He also recommended an excellent bottle of wine based on our menu choices. We didn't feel rushed, service wasn't intrusive and plates/cutlery were changed after each dish (when necessary). Food was delectable. In particular The Burrata and Focaccia, Monkfish and Raspberry Salad. This restaurant isn't pretentious in the slightest, but the service , menu and atmosphere and menu gives the feel of a high end eatery – will definitely return and highly recommend.

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t dhil . 2024-09-07

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Not expected. Great Service and outstanding matching dinner food suggestions. Will definitely come back

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Impuls2a . 2024-09-04

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Food was lovely Service was not Like similar reviews on here we were also pushed to have multiple dishes (although we came for a late lunch we weren't hugely hungry) we ended up ordering 3 small dishes and 2 mains instead of the 6/7 dishes your encouraged to order. And the dishes are not as small as made out we were full by the end of our meal, didn't have room for dessert. Not that we were asked. In fact no body bothered asking how our food was or if we wanted anything else throughout our meal.

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P M . 2024-09-02

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Our first visit at tropea last night and it was as brilliant as we expected from thier reputation. The staff were attentive and genuinely interested in any feedback as to how they can improve even further with a new dish added to the menu. We will definitely be back

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Matthew Parkes . 2024-08-31

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We could not have felt more welcomed, all the hosts made us feel like we were old friends visiting. It was my partner’s birthday, and they went out of their way to make it special, beyond special. The food was creative and elegant, and delivered to perfection. Had the best time, thank you so much for your expertise; could not recommend more!

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Samantha B . 2024-08-31

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We've dined 3 times at Tropea now and each time the food and service have been exceptional and we've absolutely loved our experience. I have a severe peanut allergy and every time the team at Tropea are so professional and thoughtful with allergies and are happy to run through dish ingredients and offer adjustments - in fact they called us in advance when we visited most recently check my comfort with nut presence on the tables / in my partners dishes. We so appreciate the effort the Tropea team go to make us feel assured that they take allergies seriously - and it enables us to enjoy eating such amazing food in a lovely setting all the more

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Elisha Hearn . 2024-08-24

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Amazing restaurant. Really good, clearly marked GF options. Toby was fabulous

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Ana Grilo . 2024-08-17

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5* from start to finish. Stand out dishes; the Monkfish tail, Squid ink risotto and fried courgette flowers. All the team make you feel like you’re at home, from the minute you enter to the moment you leave. You would be hard pressed to find better in Birmingham. Absolutely will be returning! *Cocktails, even those not on the menu, were delicious!

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Victoria Holland . 2024-08-14

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Highly recommend. Fabulous food...corgette flowers; squid risotto; Nduja devilled egg; monkfish particular highlights. Ben and the whole team were fantastic. I rarely give 5 stars and Tr0pea desrves nothing less. Thank you x

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HatFullofSky . 2024-08-13

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The food, atmosphere and service at Tropea is always brilliant. One of my favourite restaurants in the city and the standards are always so high. Very impressed and highly recommend!

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Vicki H . 2024-08-11

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Simply the best food in and around Harborne. My favourite place .

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Pia Giesen . 2024-08-09

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The restaurant was able to accommodate my husband and I for a last minute booking which we appreciated. Based on the high reviews, the food and desert did not disappoint. The only let down was the constant upselling from our waiter. As someone working in marketing and sales, it’s easy to “read the room” when a customer isn’t interested. But on this occasion, our waiter would go as far and explain the menu is designed to order from each section to give time for the next dish to be prepared. I explained I had a late lunch and was happy to share one antipasti as we waited for our main meal. He still asked if we wanted two instead. In all my years of dining, I’ve never found a restaurant that insisted on having more than what is asked for. This review isn’t to deter anyone from visiting, the food was delicious but prepare to be pushed to get more than what you clearly asked for and firmly push back if it’s not what you want.

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MisssT . 2024-08-03

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Thank you for making our anniversary dinner at Tropea so special! The food, service and atmosphere was exceptional. The small touches including the personalised menu didn’t go unnoticed. Thank you once again, we can’t wait to visit again.

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DW . 2024-08-02

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A mouthwatering experience from start to finish. Some great and surprising combinations in some of the dishes just absolutely work….Burrata with grilled peach just one fabulous example. The lamb main was the finest lamb I’ve ever eaten. Entire team friendly and engaging, lovely atmosphere, already looking forward to my next visit. Well done Ben and team Tropea 🇮🇹

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scottabrown68 . 2024-08-01

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I cannot rate it highly enough, The food was incredible. The best meal I’ve ever tasted. The flavours of every individual dish was amazing. The service perfect, attentive and great recommendations. I would go back a thousand times

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Dominique . 2024-07-31

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Went out for daughters birthday nice place, food great but way to expensive plus a 25% service charge, parking is also an issue, I'm not a tight wad but £4.50 for tap water!

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JOHN HART . 2024-07-25

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Tropea is a good place for a nice meal out and we thoroughly enjoyed the food and in particular, the Cornish squid risotto & tiramisu. They were all excellent with the exception of the very vinegary panzanella. A bit on the pricy side but we think it is worth it.

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GBee14 . 2024-07-23

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Went for my birthday and was not disappointed. Food was authentic and delicious. Great service and a real buzz. Will definitely be back

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Joshua Bingham . 2024-07-23

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Wonderful independent Italian restaurant - beautiful food and excellent service. We visited to celebrate a special occasion and loved the fun and thoughtful touches. Highly recommend!

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Liz Bland . 2024-07-20

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Another amazing meal at Tropea, and this time for a graduation. The lovely staff always make you feel welcome, with a complimentary glass of fizz for each of us for the occasion.

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Erin James . 2024-07-19

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Ok 2nd visit here despite us booking an early table service & atmosphere was great . Relaxed what’s not to like Attention to detail with a personalised menu & pudding for my friends birthday Menu was so tasty We had a fabulous evening Despite eating plenty of food & certainly a few bottles of wine didn’t feel full, but in a good way . My taste buds were certainly satisfied I would recommend I would revisit 5⭐️

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Mandy B . 2024-07-10

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Just amazing - delicious food and perfect service. We'll be visiting again soon and staying for dessert!

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Hannah Gladden . 2024-07-05

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Outstanding food, as good as anything you'll find in a high end restuarant in Italy. Authentic flavours, and everything was cooked to perfection. The squid risotto, in particular was outstanding. I'm itching to go back and try the rest of the menu.

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rarrapind . 2024-06-16

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My favorite restaurant in Birmingham. Thank you to the owners and staff. Please never change. Everybody, make sure they dont change. I am swept off my feet everytime i come here. Its beyond unique and so flavorful every step of the way.

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Thomas Cline . 2024-06-14

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UPDATE - I would like to add that since posting my review, the owner of Tropea has reached out to me. I received a very honest response from him and his apologies for our experience. He said that they have listened to customer feedback and the issues raised have now been resolved. I shall definitely be revisiting, as I said in my review the food was really delicious. We just ended up with far too much! So please do not let my review put you off trying Tropea. I had been really looking forward to trying Tropea, especially as it seems to always have such fantastic reviews. Our experience was not so great, I felt that we were upsold at every opportunity. I wanted to order a couple of things to share and I said that I wouldn’t want a main after the pasta course but the waitress was insistent that we hadn’t ordered much and that the portions were small. We took her advice, not at a small price I should add, and as a result we ordered far too much food. Although the starters and the pastas were excellent, we found the two main dishes rather underwhelming. We didn’t eat these, we did ask to take them home, they ended up in the bin though as neither of us really fancied them the next day. It’s a shame, because we did really enjoy the rest of the meal and I would probably go back and stand our ground this time. It just really felt like we were being squeezed for every penny we had, not a pleasant experience.

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Jane O . 2024-06-08

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Good food, great service! Recommend it so highly

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Carmen Reikop . 2024-06-05

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Absolutely delicious food with generous portions! Great service; all staff members were lovely, and great atmosphere. Credits for the little stuff - highlighting the celebrations that add great value to the experience. Definitely going back!

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Eleni Mavrogianni . 2024-05-28

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Just visited for my wedding anniversary. Service and welcome was lovely and the food genuinely delicious. Thank you!

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Matt Cleveland . 2024-05-21

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We’ve been waiting to try this place for SO long. Finally managed to get a table for my partner’s birthday and honestly could not have faulted the place. A quaint little restaurant, tucked away in Harbourne. The staff, ambience, and of course the food were all impeccable. Even down to the personalised menu (see photo)! We opted for many small plates, including the burrata, focaccia, prawns, ragu, artichoke just to name a few and every dish was smashed out of the park, you can taste the freshness of each ingredient. The wine was incredible and the staff helped us pair a bottle perfectly with our meal. The price point is incredibly reasonable, for the quality of food and service received. Thank you to all at Tropea, easily one of my favourite spots in Birmingham.

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Shelly Patel . 2024-05-17

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Everything was perfect! This was our first time here and we can't wait to go back. The cocktails were great. We had an amaretto sour (10/10). The food was an explosion of different flavours and textures, each bite different. Service was spot on, the attention to detail was great. Book a table, go visit and experience an Italian culinary delight.

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Andrew Comfort . 2024-05-15

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Great dinner, super friendly staff. The food was delicious and generous!!!

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Lívia Ribeiro de Souza . 2024-05-13

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As good as it gets. Food, service and ambience are just perfect. Wish I had room for one more dessert 🍪

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Yaniv Hanoch . 2024-05-13

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Small menu done perfectly, every dish was delicious. Excellent pasta, mussels were some of the best I've had. Great service and lovely atmosphere, it a little bit loud when busy.

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Charley Woodman . 2024-05-11

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Stunning food. It was husband's birthday and all staff were so friendly and all individually at different points of the meal wished him a happy birthday. Lovely touch for pudding too. A very special memorable evening. Thank you to all the team we look forward to returning one day x

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Lynn Anderton . 2024-05-09

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Love it every time! Authentic Italian food with an intimate and personable service, can’t fault it.

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Jasmin Boksh . 2024-04-30

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Great atmosphere, amazing food with top tier service.

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Paul . 2024-04-27

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Best Italian-style restaurant I tried in Birmingham. The pasta with ragú is as good as the one you can get in Italian (I'm Italian myself so I can vouch for that), very good the starters and the meat/fish mains, nice the desserts. Drinks were very good too. I went there for a 5 years anniversary, which I specified in the booking; they printed a "happy anniversary" on our menus and they also complimented a nice little dessert for the occasion, so we were very happy and impressed to the attention to details. The service was great, the staff is very friendly and very professional. Very nice atmosphere, good choice of music. The price is fair for the quality and quantity of foods and drinks. I'm definitely coming back to try more dishes and I strongly recommend to visit it.

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Lorenzo Bedetti . 2024-04-16

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Great food and service...the food was certainly different and it allowed me to indulge in very different food. Will certainly go again.

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Zoran Matijevic . 2024-04-11

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Delicious lunch,special mention for truffle tagliolini and ox cheek

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luca cirtoli . 2024-04-08

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Beautiful food, every course totally delicious. Lovely atmosphere and friendly helpful service. Go as soon as you can!

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Lydia S . 2024-04-08

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Wow, just amazing! There is nowhere else in Birmingham where you can get food of this quality for this value. If you are visiting Tropea you have to indulge properly, 6-7 dishes is recommended, but if you are extra hungry or a big eater I’d recommend getting closer to 10. Ox cheek, burrata and bombolone were a personal highlight. The service was excellent, drinks were flowing and plates taken away seamlessly. The music creates extra ambiance as you dance to both that first bite of food and the introduction of a popular chorus. If you haven’t been, change that!

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Adam Carlton-Gray . 2024-04-07

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O wouldn't give it a 5 stars like a most reviews. Service was good, especially young lad, very attentive and helpful with suggestions on what to order. They recommend 6-7 dishes for 2, which is way too much, in my opinion. Sharing plates as well. Was quite difficult to pick meals as my wife and I have very different tastes. Food wasn't OMG 5 stars, was ok, nothing we tried blew us away.

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Evaldas Langa . 2024-04-07

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BEST PLACE TO EAT IN BIRMINGHAM. PROBABLY THE MIDLANDS. Favourite restaurant. The menu is great every time.

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Miriam Zouhou . 2024-04-02

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Nice place with excellent food, generous portions, very good wine including plenty of decent wine by the glass so you can pair your choices as you go. Every dish was good, even the focaccia was great. The recommended '6-7 dishes for 2' is a lot and was maybe 1 or 2 dishes more than we needed. Odd 1980's play list and slighlty aloof service detracted a little bit...

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Steve Adams . 2024-04-02

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First class food and service. We'll be back soon.

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Dennis Jacobs . 2024-03-30

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I was a little sceptical that this restaurant had been so highly rated…but it proved to be very worthy of 5 stars. Really well cooked and well presented food (sharing plates mainly) with some really delicious flavours. Very attentive good service too. Absolutely I can recommend (£50-£60 per head including wine, service and a lot of food!).

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Alistair Jepson . 2024-03-23

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Very good quality and great food. The service and atmosphere were great. I really recommend this restaurant for tasty italian dishes. The pigeon dish was amazing.

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Elif Choudhry . 2024-03-23

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The restaurant is outstanding! We had 7 dishes to share between the 2 of us, and couldn’t pick our favourite because they were all genuinely exceptional. That being said, my partner doesn’t usually enjoy pasta and was blown away by the parpadelle! The service was relaxed and friendly but attentive. This was our first visit to the restaurant and we have already started planning our next!

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Emily N . 2024-03-15

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Fabulous food; lovely, friendly staff who are attentive without being intrusive. Will definitely go again.

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Lesley Elsom . 2024-03-12

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Truly excellent from the initial booking enquiry (special shout out to Toby!) all the way through to the service from the wonderful staff on the day. They made Mothers Day really special. The food was incredible in particular, the burrata! Highly recommended!

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SA . 2024-03-12

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Celebrated mine and my husbands birthday here last night. Honestly cannot fault the place, it really is as good as the reviews say. I’m gluten free and have never been catered for so well. Thank you!

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Sara . 2024-03-08

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Very good restaurant, charming setting, with some of the best Italian cuisine I have tasted in Birmingham. The waiter was very welcoming and explained correctly. I would most likely go for a 4th time soon

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Alexandre Bienaimé . 2024-02-27

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My husband and I are real foodies and we are lucky to have dined in some of the world’s best restaurants but Tropea would definitely be up there with them. The food is gorgeous (hello black truffle pasta), drinks and wine are curated, and the staff are overwhelmingly lovely. The atmosphere of the place stands it apart from others, always busy but not crowded, full of people that want to be there. It’s just a happy happy place :-)

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Sarah Elliott . 2024-02-24

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