Varanasi in Birmingham

Amazing food. Great service from Faz.

Thanks to Faz providing a great service

Great atmosphere and really attentive and friendly service from Fazil.

Great customer service from faz

The service from Faz and the team was excellent as usual. And the food was amazing, especially the Karahi paneer :)

Faz was great, very helpful and would be the only reason I would go back. Food was well below average unfortunately.

Made my birthday a special day! Thank you to Faz who was helpful, cheerful and very lovely. The food was delicious especially the lamb biriyani and butter chicken.

It was a very nice experience, especially with Faz the waiter and his assistant Sofi. They made my experience with the restaurant very amazing. Food and beverages are excellent.

Amazing place every detail is perfect. The food presentation was exceptional and tasted really nice. Faz was a lovely guy, very friendly and helpful he really made our visit special. Will definitely be visiting again. Thank you Faz!

Along with the amazing dishes and drinks, the ambiance stood out. It's a bit expensive, but the great quality of service and comfortable atmosphere make it worth it. Thank you to Faz and management Ray to look after us tonight.

Me and my colleagues for second time decided to go to varanasi.My time at Varanasi was excellent. Everybody enjoyed enjoyed the food and the ambient. Varanasi is truly an experience, not just a meal. Our server Faz was very attentive and accommodating. We ll be back....

Delicious food, lovely service. Sophie was a very attentive host and Tareque was very sweet.

I visited Varanasi to celebrate my birthday, and the second time, I returned with a date. Both times were some of the most memorable moments of my life. The ambiance was unforgettable—the soft music, dim lighting, and an atmosphere rich with traditional art. The food was exceptional, and the staff were incomparable. Farhad, whom we affectionately call Faz, served us with such care and attention, making the experience truly unique. My time there was beyond amazing, and I’ll return again and again if I have the chance.

5 stars are not enough! The exterior is quite unassuming but the restaurant itself is a fully immersive luxury experience. Great food and excellent service from Saf, Sophie and the rest of the front of house team 😀 will visit again

Came here for anniversary on the 20th September 2024. Food was very nice, fresh, tasty and service by faz was impeccable very welcoming kind polite and went out of his way to make sure our anniversary meal was one to remember. Thank you faz

Atmosphere, service and starters was 10/10 but the mains was a bit mild and sweet. Tariq is a great waiter.

Very welcoming, very clean and atmosphere was great. Was served by Tariq, he made sure we was all good throughout the night definitely improved the experience for me.

I had a very welcoming experience, with amazing customer service from Tarif and is colleges. Will definitely be coming back. Thank you :))

Faz and Ray they are both kind and friendly. Many thanks for your efforts. We really do enjoy this place.

We had a fantastic meal, all the foods and drinks were delicious. Sophie provided a great service 😊

Sophie was a great hostess tonight Guided us though the menu and gave great recommendations Thank you

Sophie was so so amazing! From start to finish made us feel very welcome

Faz was absolutely brilliant - amazing service- he looked after us throughout!

My visit to Varanasi Birmingham was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we stepped through the door, the staff greeted us with warm smiles and an air of professionalism that set the tone for a flawless evening. The attention to detail was impeccable — every request was met with promptness, and the staff's (Prajna) knowledge of the menu and wine pairings was impressive. As for the food, it was a culinary masterpiece. Each dish was a work of art, beautifully plated, and bursting with flavor. The chef’s creativity shone through every bite, from the delicate appetizers to the decadent dessert. The balance of flavors and textures showcased the finest ingredients, leaving us in awe with every course. The ambiance was perfect for an intimate dinner or a special occasion, combining elegance with comfort. It’s rare to find a restaurant that excels in both service and cuisine, but Varanasi Birmingham effortlessly achieves this balance. Highly recommended for anyone looking to indulge in an unforgettable dining experience. And special thanks to Faz who managed to made the experience more memorable and enjoyable.

Tareq our host was absolutely amazing, so attentive. The presentation of our meal was stunning along with the setting. This restaurant comes highly recommended from a true foodie. Fabulous 👌🏽

Food was lovely and the service from Tariq and Asal the best service I have ever had in a restaurant. Really friendly Tariq and Asal the food came out fresh and hot amazing experience

Excellent food and service, according to the price range, it was quite expensive :)

Loved this restaurant, the food and ambience was amazing. Faz and his team were awesome…can’t recommend enough!!

What a delight it was to dine at Varanasi. We had a big group, and Faz did a wonderful job taking care of us. Thank you Faz! And the food was excellent. I would highly recommend this place.

Everything was absolutely perfect, loved the meals, also Ali was so helpful bless him!!

A breathtaking venue with high quality food and amazing service from Faz and his team. Could not recommend more!

We tried Varanasi for the first time last night and the food was great, freshly cooked very tasty and well presented. The waiter Faz was attentive and service overall was the best I have evervrecieved. We defenetly will be back.

Amazing venue with beautiful food and great service by Faz and his team. Could not recommend more highly.

Absolutely brilliant dining experience, was my first time here and I will make sure to return. Delicious food and cocktails with prompt service, Faz looked after us exceptionally well

This is nicest Indian food I have ever enjoyed. The service from Sophie was excellent. I would highly recommend you book a table. Thank you Varanasi.

Had a lovely evening, great food, fab surroundings, and sttentive service from Sophie. Will definitely be back.

First time here. It was delicious and such a beautiful place, atmosphere is so relaxing and staff are very attentive Well worth the money, it's special 😉

Very excellent service by Tareq and he is very kind.

Excellent service and food!!! Very cooperative staff!! We feel over the moon here !! I enjoyed a lot with my friends!!

Varanasi is probably the best Indian restaurant we have been too. The food was delicious and the service was 10/10. Tariq, our waiter was friendly and professional. I really enjoyed my birthday meal here and will definitely come again!

The ambience of the place was outstanding. Lovely experience when I went with my family for a birthday. The staff was sharp and quick. Although there were some minor irregularities in food, the drinks and all were amazing.

Terrible experience! Service was worse than a 2-star restaurant. The waiter serving us had very bad attitude, and talked back to us rudely when he served us something other than what we ordered. Food was also not worth it. Doesn’t have Authentic Indian taste, it’s more to British taste and the food doesn’t even have basic salt. Please don’t come here! Do not recommend at all.

Fabulous eatery! Mock tails were delicious with rose lassi a definite favourite. Starters included chicken lollipops which my girls thoroughly enjoyed with finely prepared Varnanasi paneer . Papri chaat was beautifully presented and almost felt guilty for eating it!! Mains were shared ( starters were filling ) but adequate portions , with soft naans not overdone or crispy …rice , beautifully steamed not hard- Little things like this makes a big statement. Lamb/chicken / paneer dishes were very well enjoyed!!! Fabulous food! Well done

Tariq was very nice and helpful

Tariq was absolutely delightful to us, great service. Not my first time here and likely not the last!

Overall, it's an experience being here at Varanasi. The decor and atmosphere is absolutely stunning. Very opulent! The food was great with a lovely range of cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks too. Very odd that Masala or some type of Indian tea is not on the menu. Why?? Very strange. The staff are friendly and helpful, but service was on the slow side especially when drinks were ordered. Plus, it's probably not the kind of place to dine with kids. Not really catered for them. Shame no WiFi in the place. But, overall, it's worth recommending Varanasi even just for the experience. Yes, it's expensive dining but it was a lovely night for my friend's birthday.

The food was outstanding I loved it and the most of all I loved the service from Fazz who was kind and still served us despite they only had half a hour for the restaurant to close he ensured our food got to us just in time and the quality of the food was amazing. all the staff were friendly and also tariq looked after us the entire time we were there, he made us feel comfortable and relaxed.

Place looks beautiful. Lamb karahi is so delicious i think its from different planet. Best customer service i recieved in my life by Faz and pirajana.

Great food and brilliant service from Faz! The chicken lollipops and tandoori King Prawns were amazing!

We came to varanasi for my mothers birthday meal and the food and drinks were fantastic as well as the amazing service from Faz who was looking after us. It has been an absolute pleasure!

The food was good . The service so fast as we loved it and the restaurant was fabulous 👍

Faz was an amazing host, very attentive. Picture is the Salmon appetiser

Amazing venue, lovely vibe and the décor was on another level. The venue itself is situated on Broad Street and I will be honest, you could walk past it quite easily without noticing. However once you walk into the reception area, you know you are in for a treat. It has a waterfall, no lie. You are escorted (by very well turned out and polite staff) to a waiting area where you can order drinks or proceed to your designated table. Service was on point, as was the drinks and food. We ordered a variety of dishes, some of which arrived with dry ice special effects! However the effort and thought put into designing this restaurant is evident. See my photos, they explain better than words! Highly recommended restaurant.

Lovely food and great service from Tariq and Sophie

Phenomenal service from Tariq and amazing food especially the king prawn and potato Bhuna curry absolutely phenomenal

Wow wow wow what a night me and my friends experienced at Varanasi. Place is maze and magnificent. Best Indian I have ever had. I would strongly say service by Faz was the highlight of the night. So polite and intelligent and his recommendations was spot on. Thank you to Varanasi,Management and Faz. See you soon.

Faz gave us a great experience. Thank you for the the great service and food

Amazing food and experience has to be seen. Wonderful service by Faz. Will come back next time I’m in town.

Great service and food would recommend

Great food Amazing service by tariq He sang happy birthday to my best friend aiysha who turned 20 Very great experience Definitely recommend

Went to Varanasi Birmingham for my birthday with two other friends. We absolutely loved the ambience, food, staff, etc. They totally made my birthday even more special. There was a staff called Tariq, who deserves a special shoutout for the amazing service. Thank you to Varanasi team make my birthday extra special.

Lovely experience at Varanasi, will be coming here again. Had wonderful service from Tariq and Faisal. Thank you for a great night.

5 stars all around. A wonderful experience! Thank you FAZ for hosting us so graciously.

Me and my wife came here for our 10 year wedding anniversary (17/08/24). We have special dietary requirements. From the moment we reserved, to the moment we finished eating, everything was perfect! The ambience, the service and most importantly, the food - everything was bang on! Definitely coming back and would recommend to everyone!! Shout out to Tariq and Ali who looked after us impeccably all evening.

Myself and my wife came out for our anniversary and we were not disappointed. Tariq was our waiter and his attentiveness was exceptional. The food was brilliant and we were also attended to by Faisal. Thank you all for making our day so special. 😌🎊🎉

Faz took care of our table lastnight, it was a meal booked for a special occasion. We were quite a big group and there were a couple of minor mistakes during the evening which Faz immediately put right. Food was excellent, they way the restaurant is decorated makes it feel like something really special. Would definitely go again!

The venue is magnificent and the service really, really good. Faz looked after our table this evening and we all felt great and left extremely satisfied.

Delicious food and service from team Alpha! Service that one can learn from … the decoration and setting of the place is 👌🏽 !

I recently celebrated my 6th anniversary at Varanashi in Birmingham, and it was truly a memorable experience. The quality of the food was exceptional, with each dish bursting with authentic flavours that showcased the chef's expertise. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with elegant décor that set the perfect tone for our special evening. A special shout out to Faz, Tariq, and Sahil—these staff members went above and beyond to ensure our night was unforgettable. Their attention to detail and dedication made our anniversary celebration truly special. Highly recommended!

Awesome place but the waiters were a little too eager to please... Too many visits to make sure we're happy, but still loved the food and atmosphere

Reception staff were a little frosty but the servers were excellent. Food was delicious so would recommend.

Very good food and the service is second to none, my wife and I walked up and down broad street looking for somewhere to eat. We only went in because we had enough of walking around. From entering to the end we had a great time. Don't judge a book by the cover

Lovely atmosphere, calm and relaxing. Attentive waiters and waitresses. Great service. Most importantly the food is delicious too. Also a nice quiet place to pray! Always a bonus as a Muslim

Went to this restaurant for a friends birthday the other day, the vibes were immaculate and the people were so helpful and kind! It was a beautiful experience with good food too :)

Amazing place! Food was delicious and the place is totally unique. Highly recommend!

Unbelievable setting amd matched by the food

Good food, great service from Faz.

Amazing food and great experience

WOW! My partner and I came here on our anniversary and it was incredible. The food incomparable The vibe Ritzy And our servers Saf and Asal were magnificent and they really made the night special! All of the incredible little touches really made the experience like no other. To finish our meal with some hand towels and the best hand cream, was unexpected but welcomed. They even surprised us with a celebratory dessert on the house! Wow, what a restaurant. Thanks for having us! W & M.

Outstanding food, service and ambience! Cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough. The staff were exceptionally attentive throughout. Will definitely visit again.

Great food and service from Charlie 👍🏻

Great food. Staff were very kind and attentive!

Amazing service by Mr Ali , Tariq and thanks to Amna for taking care of our bespoke requests!! Nothing less than 5 stars , best authentic Indian Food. Music lighting mood , etc - all Perfect !!

Service and food were great 👍 👌 😋

Excellent service from Sayan and Ali. Extremely attentive to details in making our eating experience exceptional. We highly recommend Varanasi restaurant. Thank you for a wonderful evening and excellent food.

Incredible service, prompt service and amazing atmosphere! Could not recommend varanasi enough! Some of the best Indian food I’ve ever eaten!

Great birthday experience from Varanasi, food was amazing, thank you to Faz & Asan 👏🏾 very polite & friendly!

Didn't live up to my expectations Best thing was the decor Very over priced for what you get ..won't be going again

Lovely curry, great service. Sides are delicious and I would recommend a visit. If you don't like spice I would go for mold but otherwise delicious 😋

Saf was very helpful and the food was bang on 👍

This restaurant is amazing, food was delicious, excellent service. Would recommend to all. If you’re after fine dining then this is the place.

Simply stunning food thankyou next time in Birmingham I will return

Exceptional atmosphere, service and food. This is 'The Best' in its class for fine dining!

Lovely atmosphere, lovely service, and the food kept a smile on my face for the rest of night :) Thank you

Every thing was excellent the food was fantastic as were the staff

What a find, walked the full length of Broad Street to find this absolute gem of a restaurant. Fantastic ambience, staff and food. The Varanasi chicken curry was excellent!

Absolutely incredible place, second time visiting for anniversary and they always make it extra special. Food is exceptional and service too.

An amazing place to eat have an special occasion at calm atmosphere and great food

Ali provides us with great service !! definitely come back thanks to Ali’s service. Great atmosphere as well!

The dishes were very tasty and we enjoyed well. Sar did commendable service