The best restaurants in Birmingham West Midlands

Me and my boyfriend came here for his birthday and got the steak tartare for starters which was amazing and the t bone had a main and it was tender like butter! Shout out to Rodrigo for his amazing service ❤️ really recommend

Maz is so friendly and welcoming. Her cakes are just amazing 👏 shop is beautifully designed and relaxing. Amazing place, amazing cakes and amazing lady!

We were passing by and my young son wanted to say hello to the staff as he was intrigued by the decorations outside the restaurant. The manager on duty was lovely, she spoke to my son and gave him a free candy floss! We had already eaten so didn’t go in for food but the customer service we received not even being customers has definitely shown the standards set and we will definitely be making a trip soon to try this restaurant for the first time. We wanted to write a review to just thank the manager (we weren’t able to catch her name) for being so kind to our son which she did not have to do!

We recently discovered Neo Cafe when our regular breakfast spot was closed, and what a pleasant surprise it was! This cozy little cafe, with just a handful of tables, offers a warm and intimate atmosphere. We both opted for the full English breakfast, and it was absolutely spot on. The bacon was particularly amazing, and the prices were incredibly reasonable. The staff were lovely and welcoming, making us feel right at home. We will definitely be returning!

Un restaurante pequeño y encantador con un personal muy agradable. La comida fue entregada en tiempo y forma y fue bonito, pero nada espectacular. El menú de bebidas también era bastante limitado. Volvería en su nuevo disfraz como la naturaleza, pero no en su actual precio ya no creo que lo merezca. Fuimos a este restaurante justo antes se cambió el nombre de la siguiente recomendación.

Always love visiting this independent coffee shop. The atmosphere is great and the coffee been even better. It’s my little get out when I’m tired of all the other regular coffee shops

Great coffee , quite ambience , open space , quite , nice service , very reflective space - big open windows let the sun through - and especially it’s Indonesian - what a rare gem

Decided to visit this establishment as an overdue Valentine’s Day meal with my girlfriend following some great reviews on trip advisor. Unfortunately, it did not live up to its expectations. There were only two members of staff on (who you could see were really rushed off their feet so we did feel somewhat sorry for - they were evidently trying their best). However, an hour and a half wait for nice but cold food was a bit far. During that time nobody came to offer further drinks or to check on us. We were served the meal without cutlery (by the chef?!), which again we had to wait further for. Nobody checked that we were enjoying our meal (or even returned upstairs), if they had, we would have informed them it was cold. Our second round of drinks 2 hours after the first arrived with the wrong drinks order. The decor is lovely however upstairs was cold and there was no music. The establishment certainly has the potential to be great but our experience was very much the opposite to that otherwise described on here.

Coming from a part Malaysian background it has been good to find a restaurant nearby which serves authentic Malaysian food.

Great food, staff are really friendly. Nice quiet atmosphere in the cafe, definitely coming back.

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I've heard many fabled tales of just how good this food is, I've smelt it as I've walked past, and now I know the secret between a good curry and a homestyle curry... And let me tell you, homestyle wins hands down with this place. The chicken tikka was just divine, it is packed with juiciness . Each mouthful yields a new explosion of flavour on your tongue. And considering I've never really had mutton too much, the mutton curry literally melting in my mouth, the meat just so flakey yet retaining some essential firmness. And don't even get me started on the size of the tawa roti😍😍 If there's one thing I love to soak up that goodness is a good sized roti... And these are at least twice the size of my head🤤🤤 I can see why many people have left such splendid reviews, this is definitely a must-try place!

I'd been out with a group of chums to see "Dune: Part 2" (oh, and I have opinions about THAT!) and fancied something appropriately spicy afterwards: The spice must flow! We chose Rumana's on a recommendation from a friend's sister, and I'm glad we did. Their website says they "pride ourselves in treating our customers like members of our family", and it really felt like we were old friends visiting someone's home (especially with the well-behaved kids scooting around and being generally delightful - and I don't even like kids!) I think we were served by Rumana herself, and she was welcoming and helpful - a real pleasure to meet someone so engaged and enthusiastic about their restaurant, and being a great host. The other staff were also very polite and helpful, and knowledgable about the menu. Speaking of which: The menu has a selection of dishes which seem unusual and possibly unique to this restaurant. I won't go into too much detail about my friends' dishes, but all were given the thumbs up. The poppadoms came out first, of course, but the accompanying sauces need some props: Their chili-sauce-gravy thing was incredible (I almost asked if I could take some home). Most curry / balti restaurants in Brum seem to have their own 'red sauce' and it's not often one stands out as being extra-special and worthy of a paragraph of review: This was one of those special sauces. Spicy, tangy (tamarind?), thick, and with a huge amount of flavour. Well done, chef! For a starter, I had Shunamoti: I've never had a cheesy chicken tikka omelette before, but I will certainly have it again (and probably learn to make it at home). Very unusual, and very tasty. for my main, I decided to opt for something at the spicy end of the scale, and had to ask about the story behind "What the Bloody?!" (yes, that is what it is called) - no spoilers! You'll have to find out yourself. It warranted three chilis on the menu (not the hottest thing they serve), but this was a home-cooking 3 chilis and was at the top end of my spice tolerance (which is quite high), so be warned! I can recommend the mango lassi as a wonderful 'control rod' for the naga reaction. However: The dish was not just hot for the sake of being hot, but had a real depth of flavour, too. The accompanying roti was fluffy, fresh and hot. I am also reliably informed that their Peshawari Naan is one of the best my friend had ever had (and they lived in India for a while), drizzled with honey and with juicy sultanas embedded within. The restaurant is unlicensed, but there is a small shop over the road where you can buy booze if you need to. It's also next door to a 'Spoons if you want pre- or post-curry cask ales. Overall, a great experience. Northfield seems to be THE place for getting something authentic, unusual, and very tasty these days (I reviewed the equally excellent Omar Khayam a few weeks ago). I'll be back to explore the rest of the menu at some point: I definitely need to try the Atomic Chips!

🖤💛💚 A Yuh Suh Nice Had to Run in and get some real soul food. Inside the shop is decorated Yellow and you have to call the Woman who is cooking at the back of the shop, On the wall are Jamaican Bon Bon Lollipops that cost 40 Pence. Guys with you’re meal I suggest you try out the Sorel Drinks to wash down your finger-licking food. The nearest cash point is the Post Office or Tesco in the Wall. You won’t be disappointed!!!

Just bought some lovely somosas from Omar, prepared on the premises by his wife. They are only £1.90 each and an amazing £1.00 on Saturdays. Like all their food, highly recommended and scrupulously clean.