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Albert Roux Restaurant - 2nd Floor, Rackhams, Corporation Street Birmingham
NOTES: Now Cafe Zest
Reviewed by tim on 23 December 2002 56%
Reviewed by ornette on 20 October 2003 53%
 
Ananda Bhavan - 445-447 Dudley Road, Birmingham
NOTES: Opened late 2008/early 2009 and lasted for about a year before being replaced by the very similar but much superior Madras Currys
Reviewed by Tim on 28 February 2009 56%
 
Andale - 8 Lombard Street, Lichfield Staffordshire
NOTES: Now Chautari Nepalese
Reviewed by fielding on 13 May 2002 95%
 
Antonio's - 135 Stratford Road, Shirley Solihull
NOTES: Now an Indian restaurant named The NDN (May 2006)
Reviewed by davidj on 02 December 2004 80%
 
Antonios - 105-106 Three Shires Oak Road, Bearwood Birmingham -
NOTES: Bearwood stalwart closed in January 2008 and opened a few days later as the Italian Bella Luna
Reviewed by jane on 11 March 2004 59%
Reviewed by midmill on 03 April 2006 66%
Reviewed by tim on 18 July 2006 74%
Reviewed by Aimbo on 25 October 2006 94%
Reviewed by karen1 on 07 February 2007 67%
Reviewed by veggiepete on 20 January 2008 72%
 
Apadana - 159 Hagley Road, Edgbaston Birmingham -
NOTES: Was Thai-Licious. Then became Sofra and now Apadana. Rumuored to be an Italian next....
Reviewed by chris on 01 June 2006 45%
Reviewed by kyk on 04 June 2006 61%
 
Atticus - 113/114 Three Shires Oak Road, Bearwood Birmingham -
NOTES: Opened in Autumn 2006 and closed in November 2008. At its peak this place was brilliant - honest, distinctive and a real lift to the area. It'll be missed.
Reviewed by jess on 02 September 2006 100%
Reviewed by liz on 24 December 2006 83%
Reviewed by jonla47 on 30 December 2006 86%
Reviewed by Tim on 24 January 2008 74%
 
Bambu - 2nd Floor, Kotwall House, Wrottesley Street, Birmingham
NOTES: Opened July 2002, closed ???
Reviewed by wynters on 23 October 2002 60%
Reviewed by louott on 28 October 2002 22%
 
Bann Thai - Broad Street, Birmingham
NOTES: Lasted only a few months in 2004
Reviewed by jane on 08 May 2004 72%
 
Bar Med - 159 Corporation Street Birmingham -
NOTES: Parent company SFI went into administration in August 2005. The Bar Med, Slug and Lettuce and Litten Tree brands have been put up for sale (98 being snapped by Laurel Pub Company) so the future of this venue remains uncertain.
Reviewed by Jane on 25 November 2001 10%
 
Bearwood Bistro - 313-315 Bearwood Road, Bearwood Birmingham -
NOTES: Opened November 2005. Closed July 2007, to be replaced with an extension to the existing Bacon and Eggs Cafe next door.
Reviewed by liz on 01 December 2005 53%
Reviewed by brit74 on 06 March 2006 68%
Reviewed by midmill on 26 March 2006 60%
Reviewed by tim on 28 April 2006 74%
 
Bistro Bistro - 97 Smallbrook Queensway Birmingham -
NOTES: Opened Jan 24th 2005 and closed mid May 2005.
Reviewed by sherfield on 31 January 2005 98%
Reviewed by beauraing on 25 March 2005 99%
Reviewed by shadow on 07 April 2005 37%
Reviewed by Suzcol on 18 April 2005 29%
Reviewed by retromodernist on 21 April 2005 48%
Reviewed by Yummy Brummie on 21 April 2005 87%
Reviewed by pauline on 26 April 2005 87%
Reviewed by retromodernist on 01 May 2005 30%
Reviewed by postcode on 03 May 2005 33%
 
Bistro Lyonnais - 13 St Mary's Row, Moseley Birmingham -
NOTES: Now replaced by Nathaniel's, offering 'Modern English Food'
Reviewed by Tim on 30 September 2000 71%
Reviewed by Jean-Paul on 01 July 2002 77%
Reviewed by Bel Ludovic on 26 April 2003 72%
Reviewed by sickonit on 06 November 2004 65%
 
Bistrot Romance - 11 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham
NOTES: Coconut Lagoon, then for barely a year Bilash, next, from November 2007 - July 2008 a French style eaterie. As of August 2008 the venue is called House
Reviewed by Jane on 02 December 2007 66%
Reviewed by Jude on 04 December 2007 79%
Reviewed by CHRISGREEDY on 27 April 2008 93%
 
Blue Ice - 47 High Street, Lye West Midlands
NOTES:
Reviewed by jane on 08 January 2007 76%
 
Brasserie Blanc - Birmingham - 2-3 Oozells Square, 9 Brindleyplace Birmingham -
NOTES: Closed spring 2008 to be replaced by Piccolino in late May 2008
Reviewed by Chris on 08 April 2000 90%
Reviewed by Neil on 26 August 2001 80%
Reviewed by Tim on 06 October 2001 80%
Reviewed by Jane on 18 November 2001 60%
Reviewed by Julian Robinson on 19 January 2002 40%
Reviewed by richard on 18 February 2002 20%
Reviewed by Drew Haigh on 08 March 2002 80%
Reviewed by richard on 16 August 2002 28%
Reviewed by kb on 29 April 2003 18%
Reviewed by postcode on 19 July 2003 92%
Reviewed by Gastrojock on 11 August 2003 59%
Reviewed by mudmucks on 19 August 2003 83%
Reviewed by DOG on 02 December 2003 86%
Reviewed by bill lees on 15 December 2003 87%
Reviewed by chenod on 31 December 2003 49%
Reviewed by alifoo on 16 February 2004 55%
Reviewed by andyccpc on 07 October 2004 84%
Reviewed by matt jenkins on 01 March 2005 86%
Reviewed by tommy tucker on 17 March 2005 65%
Reviewed by ornette on 08 June 2005 60%
Reviewed by jane on 25 October 2005 69%
Reviewed by kathrynesmith on 25 January 2006 79%
Reviewed by dannylaboy on 24 March 2006 0%
Reviewed by david on 24 July 2006 80%
Reviewed by andyccpc on 31 July 2006 48%
Reviewed by tuneful repose on 23 August 2006 85%
Reviewed by chrish on 02 March 2007 72%
Reviewed by madamp on 23 April 2007 74%
Reviewed by Dido on 04 November 2007 48%
 
Brian Turner's at the Crowne Plaza - Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC, Pendigo Way Birmingham
NOTES: Now Pendigo's
Reviewed by ade_j on 30 May 2003 0%
 
Cafe Couture - Hockley, Birmingham
NOTES: Closed Jan 2003 to be replaced by Liquid Lounge
Reviewed by Liz on 11 March 2002 40%
 
Cafe Jalori - 67-69 High Street, Halesowen
NOTES: Now part of the Bangla Lounge group - see here
Reviewed by jane on 01 February 2004 83%
Reviewed by trebuchet on 15 February 2004 83%
 
Cafe Lazeez - 116 Wharfside Street, The Mailbox Birmingham
NOTES: After a refurb returned as Lazeez Signature
Reviewed by jane on 20 March 2001 34%
Reviewed by Tim on 01 February 2002 46%
Reviewed by redtyre on 31 March 2002 79%
Reviewed by Bel Ludovic on 14 July 2002 70%
Reviewed by carolyn on 17 August 2002 18%
Reviewed by connersj on 09 March 2003 86%
Reviewed by feedle on 02 April 2004 60%
Reviewed by Matt Jenkins on 11 April 2004 71%
Reviewed by Lynn on 23 September 2004 61%
Reviewed by jeramjiki on 17 January 2005 51%
Reviewed by delroy on 30 October 2005 75%
Reviewed by annag on 07 March 2006 84%
 
Casa Lamisa - 7 Fletchers Walk, Paradise Place Birmingham -
NOTES:
Reviewed by Jane on 23 July 2002 74%
Reviewed by jane on 04 June 2003 75%
Reviewed by kyk on 05 July 2005 80%
Reviewed by jane on 08 October 2005 63%
Reviewed by dsta8 on 22 October 2005 84%
Reviewed by stalboys on 20 January 2006 77%
Reviewed by majeni on 22 September 2006 11%
Reviewed by Jane on 01 October 2006 69%
 
Casa Paco - Fletcher's Walk, Birmingham -
NOTES:
Reviewed by Tim on 01 July 1999 60%
Reviewed by Jane on 16 September 2000 0%
 
Cathay - Cathay Building, 88 Holloway Head Birmingham -
NOTES: Strong on vegetarian options, favouring a style of cooking called 'So' which has its origins in Buddhist evangelical efforts to wean the world from meat. So much for that then.
Reviewed by sarby on 04 January 2002 0%
Reviewed by sfessey on 02 February 2003 90%
Reviewed by Kingy on 16 July 2003 79%
Reviewed by Kingy on 26 February 2004 30%
Reviewed by Kingy on 25 July 2004 17%
Reviewed by ancabhan on 06 December 2004 6%
Reviewed by VegGirl on 26 March 2005 82%
 
Celebrity Balti - 44 Broad Street, Birmingham -
NOTES: Changed hands in June 2009 and now known as Celebrity Restaurant
Reviewed by wasimahmed on 27 January 2004 23%
Reviewed by blowfish on 16 February 2009 80%
Reviewed by Tony on 15 March 2009 69%
 
Chatney - 47 High Street, Lye
NOTES: Now replaced by Blue Ice
Reviewed by jane on 18 July 2002 75%
Reviewed by jane on 06 November 2006 45%
 
Chez Julien Restaurant - 1036 - 1044 Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull
NOTES:
Reviewed by Rocco Ianiello on 08 October 2001 70%
 
Chilli Cafe - 152a High Street, Harborne -
NOTES: Replaced by Bangla Lounge
Reviewed by Chris on 20 May 2001 50%
 
China Garden - Moseley - 40-42 St Mary's Row, Moseley Birmingham
NOTES: Now Regards - Moseley
Reviewed by Bill Lees on 22 July 2003 73%
Reviewed by postcode on 29 July 2003 79%
 
China Village -
NOTES: In the Red Fort building. Formerly this place used to be Moghul Palace.
Reviewed by Tim on 09 November 2000 50%
 
Choolo - 27 Warstone Lane, The Jewellery Quarter Birmingham -
NOTES: Opened in November 2006 and closed sometime in summer 2008 (or at least the phone went dead and it's never open - if someone knows different we'll reinstate it.) Was getting good reviews but possibly not enough bums on seats
Reviewed by jane on 12 December 2006 32%
Reviewed by jeffandapril on 21 April 2007 72%
Reviewed by dwbhx on 30 April 2007 92%
Reviewed by piers on 23 July 2007 92%
Reviewed by strawbkisses on 16 September 2007 91%
Reviewed by Fredrick on 18 September 2007 91%
Reviewed by Mrs Fredrick on 09 October 2007 91%
Reviewed by dazhewitt on 13 October 2007 92%
Reviewed by Tim on 27 October 2007 81%
Reviewed by jonla47 on 30 October 2007 86%
 
Cin Cin Italian Restaurant - 909 Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury West Midlands
NOTES: Now Saffron
Reviewed by jane on 09 February 2003 73%
 
Coconut Lagoon (Birmingham) - 12 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham -
NOTES: Opened in October 2003, closed September 2006. Was part of the winning quartet that brought the Kingfisher Curry Capital of Britain to Brum in 2005. Is to be replaced by Bilash Tandoori
Reviewed by natasha on 08 December 2003 73%
Reviewed by stalboys on 13 January 2004 61%
Reviewed by chris on 22 February 2004 74%
Reviewed by guba on 19 March 2004 32%
Reviewed by jane on 26 April 2004 52%
Reviewed by Peterg999 on 29 December 2004 28%
Reviewed by crazy_punk on 16 January 2006 32%
Reviewed by cjohnston on 05 February 2006 75%
 
College Arms, The - Lower Quinton, Stratford upon Avon Warwickshire -
NOTES: Home of National Chef of the Year 2004, Steve Love (formerly of Love's in Leamington). Opened 4th July 2005 for informal dining in the bar, with more formal dining in the restaurant. Closed in Autumn 2007 and reopened under the same name with a new owner
Reviewed by Tony on 13 April 2006 77%
Reviewed by liz on 21 November 2006 70%
 
Cosmopolitan Tandoori - 29A-31 Woodbridge Road, Moseley, Birmingham -
NOTES: Replaced by La Fibule (Feb 2005)
Reviewed by rachel on 10 March 2001 0%
 
Danial Persian Food - 447 Dudley Road, Birmingham
NOTES: Now Ananda Bhavan
Reviewed by kyk on 02 June 2007 71%
 
Del Villagio (Broad Street) - 245 Broad Street, Birmingham
NOTES: Closed at the end of 2008. Formerly Time. Bullring branch remains open.
Reviewed by jane on 02 November 2003 35%
Reviewed by Paolo Panini on 11 March 2004 32%
Reviewed by rooney1970 on 21 April 2004 29%
Reviewed by lounoyd on 26 April 2004 51%
 
Denial - 120-122 Wharfside Street, The Mailbox, Birmingham -
NOTES: Opened in June 2000 and was replaced by current occupiers Fino in July 2004
Reviewed by Chris on 02 July 2001 60%
Reviewed by Neil Savage on 03 July 2001 100%
Reviewed by Winnie on 22 July 2001 60%
Reviewed by Winnie on 20 August 2001 50%
Reviewed by Chris on 05 December 2001 20%
Reviewed by Christopher H on 08 January 2002 0%
Reviewed by Christopher H on 09 July 2002 87%
Reviewed by kevin fields on 22 February 2003 88%
Reviewed by tim on 11 April 2003 73%
Reviewed by lisa on 06 May 2003 42%
Reviewed by mudmucks on 26 April 2004 66%
 
Don Salvo - Birmingham - 39/40 Temple Street, Birmingham
NOTES: Open barely a year and victim of the credit crunch in October 2008. A Don Salvo remains in Wolverhampton
Reviewed by littlelu on 26 October 2007 34%
 
Don Salvo - Mailbox - 120 - 122 Wharfside Street, The Mailbox Birmingham
NOTES: Unloved Italian in the Mailbox that got some shocking reports. Made way for the Cube.
Reviewed by sparkle99 on 14 March 2004 70%
Reviewed by raynerph on 29 March 2004 54%
Reviewed by chenod on 28 June 2004 78%
Reviewed by wheldcj on 11 September 2004 21%
Reviewed by mvrander on 25 November 2004 77%
Reviewed by simon_foz on 10 January 2005 29%
Reviewed by munchin millie on 12 January 2005 43%
Reviewed by KezzaB on 07 February 2005 30%
Reviewed by dannylaboy on 28 September 2005 40%
Reviewed by fish on 10 October 2005 52%
Reviewed by jimmyt on 24 November 2005 64%
Reviewed by May in Bham on 19 October 2006 45%
Reviewed by dr_gourmet on 18 November 2006 29%
 
Edmunds - 64 High Street, Henley-in-Arden West Midlands -
NOTES: Sadly closed at the end of November 2005, this venture from Andy Waters (formerly at The Bay Tree in Edgbaston) won a Michelin star and was a regular favorite for BP readers. The Waters are expected to open a new premises soon.
Reviewed by david on 22 January 2004 80%
Reviewed by marco02 on 12 May 2004 88%
Reviewed by dog on 26 July 2004 90%
Reviewed by penionin on 03 August 2004 77%
Reviewed by marco02 on 26 August 2004 88%
Reviewed by beau brummie on 23 December 2004 89%
Reviewed by chris on 02 March 2005 92%
Reviewed by che on 09 June 2005 77%
Reviewed by ancabhan on 03 August 2005 85%
Reviewed by beau brummie on 21 September 2005 88%
Reviewed by Jean-Paul on 13 November 2005 73%
 
Elliotts Deli & Coffee Lounge - Frederick Street, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham -
NOTES: Open for just over 18 months from June 2003 to Feb 2005
Reviewed by tim on 08 June 2003 40%
 
Epic Bar Brasserie - 68 Hanbury Road, Stoke Heath Bromsgrove, Worcestershire -
NOTES: Closed in early autumn 2007 and will revert to its former identity as The Ewe and Lamb offering gastropub food in October 2007.
Reviewed by Emma Rogers on 05 May 2002 39%
Reviewed by davidstephens100 on 06 May 2002 78%
Reviewed by billy on 16 May 2002 46%
Reviewed by felicity on 17 June 2002 28%
Reviewed by Tim on 23 June 2002 71%
Reviewed by Hungry Tum on 28 June 2004 65%
Reviewed by Hungry Tum on 02 August 2004 52%
Reviewed by lovefood on 18 April 2005 87%
Reviewed by Tony on 05 June 2006 60%
 
Epic' Bar Brasserie - 1 Station Road, Whitacre Heath Warwickshire
NOTES: It's now called the Swan Inn and is owned by the Proper Pub Co.
Reviewed by Lynn on 11 February 2003 51%
 
Falcon Restaurant (The) - 912 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham
NOTES:
Reviewed by stalboys on 25 January 2005 71%
 
Fat Cat Bistro, The - 165 High Street, Solihull
NOTES: The Fat Cat website declares that the operation has now ceased trading and is currently McKee's Brasserie.
Reviewed by Paolo Panini on 21 April 2004 55%
 
fentons - 152 High Street, Harborne Birmingham -
NOTES: Became Mai Thai in May 2005
Reviewed by Liz on 06 October 2001 70%
Reviewed by Tim on 06 May 2002 71%
Reviewed by andysharp on 14 May 2002 75%
Reviewed by doctorsackcloth on 23 June 2004 76%
 
Fiddle and Bone - 4 Sheepcote Street, Birmingham -
NOTES: Closed due to noise issues, in November '04 there was news that it may re-open see news item
Reviewed by Jane on 25 November 2001 20%
 
fiftytwodegreesnorth - Arcadian, Hurst Street Birmingham -
NOTES: Taken over by Chorion in April 2002. Extensive refurb in early 2007 saw it relaunch as The Cotton Club
Reviewed by Tim on 08 January 2001 37%
Reviewed by Brian on 10 January 2001 0%
Reviewed by Winnie on 24 May 2001 0%
Reviewed by kim on 24 June 2001 0%
 
Fino Cafe Bar & Rest. Patrick McDonald - 120 - 122 Wharfside Street (Canalside), The Mailbox Birmingham -
NOTES: Moved from the interior of The Mailbox to make way for Paxton and Whitfield and now makes way for Don Salvo that moves into the space from its Mailbox slot that has been occupied by the Cube development.
Reviewed by chris on 09 February 2003 73%
Reviewed by Jean Allen on 14 February 2003 0%
Reviewed by tim on 02 March 2003 69%
Reviewed by Bel Ludovic on 12 April 2003 72%
Reviewed by dazhewitt on 12 May 2003 75%
Reviewed by ornette on 08 December 2003 55%
Reviewed by Hungry Tum on 02 March 2004 92%
Reviewed by Hungry Tum on 08 July 2004 46%
Reviewed by penionin on 13 July 2004 55%
Reviewed by chenod on 21 July 2004 17%
Reviewed by charlotte56 on 26 July 2004 79%
Reviewed by postcode on 25 August 2004 29%
Reviewed by penionin on 08 October 2004 0%
Reviewed by Lalsey on 07 April 2005 19%
Reviewed by chp on 25 April 2005 61%
Reviewed by retromodernist on 04 July 2005 80%
Reviewed by extremely broadsword on 04 October 2005 82%
Reviewed by dannylaboy on 02 November 2005 82%
Reviewed by planedriver on 13 February 2006 41%
 
Fish! - Mailbox, Birmingham -
NOTES:
Reviewed by Joy Brewer on 28 October 2001 50%
Reviewed by Jane on 05 May 2002 28%
 
Fresh Balti - 191 High Street, Lye Stourbridge -
NOTES: Replaced by Indian restaurant Zaiga in July 2007
Reviewed by jane on 12 September 2006 72%
Reviewed by karen1 on 27 September 2006 76%
 
Fusion Brasserie (Alcester) - Alcester Lodge, Alcester Heath Warwickshire -
NOTES: No longer in Worcester - have moved to the former Bird in Hand in Stoulton, Worcester
Reviewed by davidjay on 27 November 2006 86%
 
Gepetto - 25 Darlington Street, Wolverhampton
NOTES:
Reviewed by fragster447 on 10 March 2005 84%
 
Giovanni's - 27 Poplar Road, King's Heath, Birmingham
NOTES: Now Pangaea
Reviewed by Wreide Poole on 21 August 2001 0%
Reviewed by Christopher H on 06 September 2001 90%
 
Hard Rock Cafe - 263 Broad Street, Birmingham -
NOTES: Closed in May 2007.
Reviewed by Dana on 13 January 2002 90%
Reviewed by sean on 11 April 2002 71%
Reviewed by billy on 16 April 2002 21%
Reviewed by BeckyL on 30 April 2002 60%
Reviewed by A.A. Bill on 03 December 2004 58%
 
Hibiscus - 17 Corve Street, Ludlow Shropshire -
NOTES: Destination restaurant (was previously The Oaks) was taken to another level by Claude Bosi who brought two Michelin stars to the establishment. Put on the market in August 2006.
Reviewed by tim on 16 September 2002 88%
Reviewed by Eric Hill on 20 September 2002 87%
Reviewed by penionin on 02 April 2004 71%
Reviewed by ornette on 16 July 2004 82%
Reviewed by ornette on 01 August 2005 83%
 
I am the King of Baltis - 232 Ladypool Road, Birmingham
NOTES:
Reviewed by Carol Davies on 01 December 1999 0%
Reviewed by dean riley on 06 August 2000 0%
Reviewed by John on 01 October 2000 0%
 
Indus Tandoori - 11 Kings Road, New Oscott Nr Sutton Coldfield -
NOTES: As of May 8th renamed Induz and under new management with a refurb
Reviewed by mark on 21 July 2006 94%
Reviewed by MunchBunch on 20 January 2007 72%
 
Ink - Mailbox, Birmingham -
NOTES: Opened February 2002, closed May 2003. Since circa August 2003 Red Peppers have occupied the premises
Reviewed by Chris on 09 March 2002 80%
Reviewed by kantmang on 02 March 2003 51%
 
Ipanema - 9 Brindley Place, 60 Broad Street Birmingham -
NOTES: Replaced by Around The World In Eighty Dishes (really) in late 2007
Reviewed by Louise on 23 April 2001 0%
Reviewed by Ann-Marie on 01 May 2001 0%
Reviewed by Mr M Hales on 11 May 2001 0%
Reviewed by Jane on 11 September 2001 40%
Reviewed by TINA WYOMING on 11 October 2001 40%
Reviewed by Dot Tookey on 04 November 2001 70%
Reviewed by jamesr on 17 April 2002 82%
Reviewed by vicki on 29 July 2002 38%
Reviewed by icemangoa on 29 November 2002 90%
Reviewed by lu on 11 December 2002 57%
Reviewed by stalboys on 27 July 2005 73%
 
Islamabad Restaurant - 462 Moseley Road, Moseley Birmingham
NOTES:
Reviewed by Tim on 21 April 1999 60%
 
Ivory Towers - he Waterfront, Merry Hill, Brierly Hill
NOTES:
Reviewed by simmo on 01 May 2003 93%
 
J Jays - 94-96 Hagley Road, Edgbaston Birmingham -
NOTES: Now (as of April 2009) Rose Muree - see here
Reviewed by Will Mac on 04 November 2006 87%
Reviewed by Pumpkin on 03 December 2007 48%
 
Jessica's - 1 Montague Road, Edgbaston Birmingham -
NOTES: Glynn Purnell leaves to open Purnell's in town (7/7/7), Pascal takes over in the Jessica's venue to be renamed Pascal's
Reviewed by dolphins nose on 18 July 2003 74%
Reviewed by Jean Allen on 20 July 2003 98%
Reviewed by jane on 20 July 2003 84%
Reviewed by postcode on 23 July 2003 100%
Reviewed by chenod on 24 July 2003 100%
Reviewed by liz on 01 August 2003 75%
Reviewed by Jean-Paul on 31 August 2003 93%
Reviewed by david on 06 September 2003 90%
Reviewed by masher on 16 September 2003 100%
Reviewed by postcode on 17 September 2003 68%
Reviewed by sean on 21 September 2003 99%
Reviewed by Cait on 06 October 2003 29%
Reviewed by Woodbrooke on 27 October 2003 94%
Reviewed by feedle on 10 November 2003 88%
Reviewed by iaingalloway on 21 November 2003 90%
Reviewed by kim on 14 December 2003 95%
Reviewed by Lardy on 09 January 2004 47%
Reviewed by jane-steggles on 01 April 2004 99%
Reviewed by ornette on 21 April 2004 54%
Reviewed by penionin on 16 August 2004 80%
Reviewed by sparkle99 on 16 August 2004 88%
Reviewed by chris on 05 January 2005 76%
Reviewed by beau brummie on 17 February 2005 80%
Reviewed by FDPCML on 18 February 2005 27%
Reviewed by samstb on 17 June 2005 93%
Reviewed by danp on 02 September 2005 89%
Reviewed by jane on 06 November 2005 87%
Reviewed by Tony on 26 November 2005 73%
Reviewed by eric hill on 12 January 2006 79%
Reviewed by the giant on 09 May 2006 76%
Reviewed by Tigereyes30 on 29 June 2006 85%
Reviewed by mjatkin on 27 November 2006 31%
Reviewed by chris on 24 December 2006 28%
 
Kavi (Jonathans Hotel) - 16-26 Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury Birmingham -
NOTES: Closed suddenly in October 2009 as parent company went into administration
Reviewed by sean on 23 September 2007 57%
Reviewed by Tim on 23 September 2007 60%
Reviewed by Vanilly Powenny on 21 December 2007 75%
 
Ki Ban - 32, High St, Erdington Birmingham
NOTES:
Reviewed by BRIAN on 20 August 2002 81%
Reviewed by keziah on 04 October 2003 70%
Reviewed by servicecritic on 02 August 2005 99%
Reviewed by johnanddebs on 22 May 2006 92%
 
Kings Paradise Balti - 321 Stratford Road, Sparkhill Birmingham -
NOTES: Stratford Road stalwart no longer with us
Reviewed by craiguito on 08 October 2003 91%
Reviewed by chris on 07 January 2007 61%
 
Kudu Blu - Lakeside Centre, Lifford Lane Kings Norton -
NOTES: Closed down in 2005.
Reviewed by Karen W on 07 March 2002 10%
Reviewed by postcode on 10 May 2003 14%
 
La Brasserie 69 - 69 High Street, Harborne Birmingham
NOTES: Closed in mid 2007. Re-opened as Turners on 27th July 2007
Reviewed by Cataston on 15 March 2007 66%
 
La Casa - 272 High Street, West Bromwich
NOTES:
Reviewed by Becky on 21 January 2002 90%
Reviewed by Gizz n Di on 27 January 2002 50%
 
La Galleria - Paradise Place, Birmingham -
NOTES: One of Birmingham's longest-running establishments, La Galleria closed in 2006. In June 2006 the venue became La Vita, after an extensive refurbishment
Reviewed by laila on 15 November 2002 78%
Reviewed by drakos on 09 December 2003 62%
Reviewed by stalboys on 20 December 2003 56%
Reviewed by loopylou on 22 November 2004 91%
Reviewed by fairforall on 10 December 2004 19%
Reviewed by bodi on 10 January 2005 95%
Reviewed by jane on 25 February 2006 71%
Reviewed by alan on 29 August 2006 96%
 
La Reserve (Beefeater) - Stonehouse Road, Boldmere Gate Sutton Coldfield
NOTES: Reopened April 4th 2007 as an M&B Miller & Carter premium steakhouse pub and grill
Reviewed by beckyl on 06 May 2002 86%
 
La Toque d'Or - 27 Warstone Lane, Hockley Birmingham -
NOTES: Opened in November 2000, following the departure of Restaurant Gilmore. Didier Philipot succeeded in following on from the high standards of his predecessor and made La Toque d'Or a great value destination with high standards, recognised by the retaining of the Bib Gourmand. The restaurant closed in March 2006 after being sold to new owners and will be sorely missed by many.
Reviewed by Liz on 22 November 2000 100%
Reviewed by Brian on 05 August 2001 100%
Reviewed by KIM on 30 August 2001 100%
Reviewed by Drew Haigh on 09 September 2001 100%
Reviewed by Jean-Paul on 15 February 2002 88%
Reviewed by Michelle on 01 March 2002 70%
Reviewed by justinjh on 21 April 2002 84%
Reviewed by ngp on 12 June 2002 90%
Reviewed by Big V on 12 July 2002 87%
Reviewed by david on 31 August 2002 84%
Reviewed by markusvinzent on 04 January 2003 87%
Reviewed by sean on 16 February 2003 84%
Reviewed by nibbler on 02 May 2003 86%
Reviewed by kevin fields on 18 May 2003 100%
Reviewed by feedle on 10 November 2003 55%
Reviewed by jane on 26 January 2004 86%
Reviewed by dog on 22 March 2004 78%
Reviewed by postcode on 25 August 2004 54%
Reviewed by fastcar on 28 February 2005 87%
 
La Verde - 2 Westley Road, Acocks Green Birmingham -
NOTES: Now Grill Restaurant, Cafe and Pub (2009)
Reviewed by davidjay on 04 March 2008 77%
 
Labongo - 27 Chad Square, Hawthorne Road Edgbaston -
NOTES: Opened June 2006, closed autumn 2007. Formerly The Bay Tree
Reviewed by sadiq on 12 June 2006 82%
 
Lazeez Signature - 116 Wharfside Street, The Mailbox Birmingham -
NOTES: Was Cafe Lazeez until Nov 2006 when it became Lazeez Signature. Its brief existence until Autumn 2008 included a shooting incident. It is now Cryatal Rivers, a Mediterranean restaurant
Reviewed by food_heaven on 28 May 2007 77%
Reviewed by chris evans on 17 August 2007 90%
 
Lemongrass Thai Restaurant - The Wing Yip Centre, 278 Thimble Mill Lane, Nechells, Birmingham
NOTES: Opened July 2001 and was replaced by Yuehin Sushi Bar and Oriental Restaurant in August 2004
Reviewed by ginge on 01 May 2003 47%
Reviewed by susiedotcom on 10 August 2003 44%
Reviewed by Sailopal on 10 May 2004 74%
 
Li Ho - 22 Augusta Street, Hockley, Birmingham -
NOTES: Opened circa August 2001, closed circa January 2004
Reviewed by Tim on 15 August 2001 83%
Reviewed by Liz on 18 August 2001 90%
Reviewed by Mike Brown on 01 February 2002 90%
Reviewed by Chris on 24 March 2002 90%
Reviewed by Jane on 03 September 2002 67%
Reviewed by lisa west on 07 October 2002 100%
Reviewed by lisa west on 11 June 2003 20%
 
Liaison Restaurant - 1558 Stratford Road, Hall Green Birmingham -
NOTES: Closed April 15th 2010. Owners setting up a private catering firm, Panache Catering and intend to re-open in Solihull at some point. Site now intended for an Indian restaurant
Reviewed by DOG on 16 September 2003 83%
Reviewed by Jackson on 21 September 2003 100%
Reviewed by postcode on 15 October 2003 41%
Reviewed by Pam Smith on 04 February 2004 81%
Reviewed by stalboys on 24 May 2004 69%
Reviewed by captains table on 24 October 2004 79%
Reviewed by Tony on 25 September 2005 65%
Reviewed by fredrick on 11 June 2007 77%
Reviewed by The Giant on 17 December 2008 84%
Reviewed by Brum74 on 20 January 2009 96%
Reviewed by andyccpc on 26 January 2009 43%
 
Little Italy - 2-4 St Marys Row, Moseley Birmingham -
NOTES: Now (2009) Pomodoro Rosso
Reviewed by Amy on 18 September 2001 100%
Reviewed by Josie on 23 October 2001 10%
Reviewed by Jean-Paul on 08 November 2001 10%
Reviewed by Matthew Brown-Bolton on 12 February 2002 10%
Reviewed by Ghost Daz on 02 April 2002 10%
Reviewed by Jean-Paul on 03 September 2002 57%
Reviewed by pob2 on 10 October 2002 20%
Reviewed by Sheila on 02 December 2002 83%
Reviewed by lawlers on 19 June 2003 56%
Reviewed by mudmucks on 26 November 2003 71%
Reviewed by A.A. Bill on 15 November 2004 70%
Reviewed by loopylou on 22 November 2004 47%
Reviewed by alhumphrey on 27 July 2005 58%
Reviewed by the giant on 26 March 2006 57%
Reviewed by nyc on 15 July 2006 42%
Reviewed by Brave Sir Robin on 26 October 2006 38%
Reviewed by hungry monkey on 04 October 2008 41%
 
Llama Parlour - 17 Bird Street, Lichfield Staffs
NOTES:
Reviewed by postcode on 21 July 2003 69%
Reviewed by tinacoley on 07 February 2004 74%
 
Loch Fyne - Mere Green - 12 Mere Green Road, Mere Green Sutton Coldfield
NOTES: Now The Speckled Hen
Reviewed by fredrick on 25 June 2007 72%
 
Los Canarios - 105 Albert Street, Birmingham -
NOTES: Boarded up in 2008 in anticipation of Eastside developments...
Reviewed by iaingalloway on 09 July 2002 81%
Reviewed by Mr Tickle on 24 November 2002 82%
Reviewed by jane on 06 March 2004 76%
Reviewed by susiedotcom on 19 April 2004 84%
Reviewed by wafto on 19 July 2006 76%
Reviewed by MunchBunch on 07 January 2007 75%
 
Love's Restaurant - 15 Dormer Place, Leamington Spa
NOTES: Opened circa November 2001, closed December 2004. Now Queans Restaurant
Reviewed by Tim on 26 November 2001 70%
Reviewed by DDarwood on 31 October 2004 83%
Reviewed by liz on 15 December 2004 68%
 
Lumbini Nepalese Restaurant - 31 Alcester Rd, Studley
NOTES: It has been replaced by a Thai restaurant called Kwarn Thai
Reviewed by Beau Brummie on 25 July 2007 82%
 
Medaillon Vert - Wake Green Lodge Hotel, 20 Wake Green Road Moseley -
NOTES: Closed 2007
Reviewed by al on 02 October 2003 22%
 
Minzu - 159 Corporation Street, Birmingham West Midlands -
NOTES: Closed in early 2009
Reviewed by Jude on 21 September 2007 69%
 
Mokhams of Digbeth - 140 Digbeth High Street, Digbeth Birmingham
NOTES:
Reviewed by Liz on 05 June 2000 50%
Reviewed by Winnie on 19 December 2001 60%
Reviewed by mel on 18 March 2002 90%
Reviewed by dazhewitt on 07 July 2003 72%
Reviewed by Lee Harvey on 26 January 2005 94%
 
MUST - Solihull - Touchwood Centre, Solihull
NOTES: Closed in Feb 2010. Branch still remains in Birmingham
Reviewed by DOG on 26 January 2004 76%
Reviewed by andyccpc on 11 March 2004 76%
Reviewed by stalboys on 05 July 2004 80%
Reviewed by KitKat on 01 November 2006 31%
 
Naked Pepper - 55-59 Newhall Street, Birmingham -
NOTES: Took over the site formerly occupied by Simply Blue and ran from June 2001 till June 2003. Now the Birmingham branch of Zafroni
Reviewed by Jean-Paul on 09 January 2002 95%
Reviewed by Ron Rennie on 23 January 2002 80%
Reviewed by Gizz n Di on 02 February 2002 80%
Reviewed by Jane on 10 February 2002 70%
Reviewed by BeckyL on 01 April 2002 54%
Reviewed by Bel Ludovic on 22 April 2002 78%
Reviewed by steves on 02 May 2002 94%
Reviewed by jane on 05 May 2002 78%
Reviewed by Katie on 08 May 2002 92%
Reviewed by jackiew on 13 May 2002 96%
Reviewed by andysharp on 14 May 2002 86%
Reviewed by Joanna on 15 May 2002 83%
Reviewed by chris on 15 May 2002 32%
Reviewed by Joanna on 06 August 2002 59%
Reviewed by Jean-Paul on 15 November 2002 70%
Reviewed by sylvsimms on 17 February 2003 0%
 
Nirala Balti Restaurant - 530 Moseley Road, Birmingham -
NOTES:
Reviewed by roger on 08 December 1999 0%
 
Oriel - 290-292 Lichfield Road, Mere Green, Sutton Coldfield -
NOTES: Now Pier 39
Reviewed by Tim on 05 August 2001 38%
Reviewed by Emily Smith on 30 October 2001 70%
Reviewed by starbright girl on 28 April 2002 79%
 
Oriental Tree - 97 Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham -
NOTES:
Reviewed by jane on 05 June 2007 67%
Reviewed by chris on 16 June 2007 44%
 
Oro the eating place - Stratford Road, Hockley Heath Near Solihull -
NOTES: Opened April 6th 2006 and closed in mid 2007. Re-opened as The Oak in September 2007
Reviewed by chris on 17 April 2006 67%
Reviewed by dido on 14 May 2006 91%
Reviewed by ornette on 08 June 2006 69%
Reviewed by jennyberki on 26 August 2006 78%
Reviewed by paolo panini on 06 October 2006 72%
Reviewed by wafto on 04 December 2006 82%
Reviewed by madamp on 22 March 2007 83%
Reviewed by blowfish on 20 May 2007 58%
 
Oscars - Broadway Casino, Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway Birmingham -
NOTES: From April 2009 replaced by Mirage Fusion
Reviewed by tuppy on 21 October 2006 66%
Reviewed by davidm on 11 July 2007 83%
 
Outback Steakhouse - Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway Birmingham -
NOTES: Lasted from November 2003 to 12th September 2005.
Reviewed by andyccpc on 31 August 2004 67%
Reviewed by davidj on 25 October 2004 77%
Reviewed by Brave Sir Robin on 15 July 2005 50%
 
Paris - 109 - 111 Wharfside Street, The Mailbox Birmingham -
NOTES: Paris transformed the space formerly occupied by Quinns, providing Birmingham with its finest restaurant for two and a half years. Consultancy committments and an offer to occupy the restaurant from another fine dining business led to the closure of Pat McDonald's Paris at the end of March 2006. In January 2006 it was awarded 4 rosettes by the AA, one of only two dozen such highly rated establishments in the UK.
Reviewed by postcode on 30 November 2003 98%
Reviewed by chris on 04 December 2003 95%
Reviewed by ancabhan on 08 December 2003 96%
Reviewed by andyandniko on 10 December 2003 100%
Reviewed by DOG on 15 December 2003 99%
Reviewed by jane on 05 January 2004 92%
Reviewed by Elixir on 16 January 2004 0%
Reviewed by chenod on 19 January 2004 95%
Reviewed by postcode on 09 February 2004 92%
Reviewed by kim on 16 February 2004 96%
Reviewed by pauljosef on 20 February 2004 56%
Reviewed by andyccpc on 26 February 2004 81%
Reviewed by penionin on 06 March 2004 70%
Reviewed by penionin on 28 May 2004 71%
Reviewed by gail on 05 July 2004 88%
Reviewed by fabio fantasori on 12 July 2004 96%
Reviewed by penionin on 13 July 2004 72%
Reviewed by 1187 on 01 August 2004 41%
Reviewed by ornette on 07 September 2004 47%
Reviewed by chp on 06 March 2005 90%
Reviewed by lounoyd on 28 March 2005 65%
Reviewed by rhodge on 31 March 2005 81%
Reviewed by postcode on 03 May 2005 88%
Reviewed by beanie891 on 23 September 2005 88%
Reviewed by Beau Brummie on 10 October 2005 90%
Reviewed by Brave Sir Robin on 05 December 2005 93%
Reviewed by chris on 19 February 2006 99%
 
Peacefulmind World Peace Cafe - 46 Poplar Road, Kings Heath Birmingham -
NOTES: Bizarrely, this oasis of calm has now transmauted into a frenzy of activity, being renamed Manic Organic Cafe.
Reviewed by VegGirl on 27 March 2005 89%
Reviewed by Bannr on 28 August 2007 83%
 
Pho Republic - 73-75 Pershore Street
NOTES: Opened October 2001, closed January 2003. Subsequently became Boss and is now V2
Reviewed by Liz on 18 December 2001 70%
Reviewed by Becky on 22 January 2002 90%
Reviewed by Becky on 14 February 2002 10%
Reviewed by davegee on 13 May 2002 89%
Reviewed by mudmucks on 11 June 2002 43%
 
Phoenix Cafe - 558 Bristol Road, Birmingham
NOTES: As of 2008 became Donya, still a BYO outlet
Reviewed by chris on 23 May 2006 67%
Reviewed by chris on 03 September 2006 81%
Reviewed by kyk on 08 October 2006 81%
Reviewed by Jane on 23 October 2006 79%
 
Pizza Quarter - Warstone Lane, Hockley, Birmingham -
NOTES: Opened November 2002, closed January 2004. Now houses Orange Cafe (more details soon)
Reviewed by andy on 05 January 2003 89%
Reviewed by tim on 01 February 2003 67%
Reviewed by chris on 11 March 2003 56%
 
Poco Loco - 40-42 St. Marys Row Moseley, Birmingham -
NOTES: One of the few Mexican restaurants in the area
Reviewed by Colin Jenkins on 01 September 1999 0%
Reviewed by Billy McMillan on 05 November 1999 0%
Reviewed by Liz on 28 August 2000 60%
Reviewed by Christopher H on 07 September 2001 0%
 
Polo - Navigation Street, Birmingham -
NOTES: Opened October 2001, closed November 2002. Various new venues were promised by the ever-changing signage but it is now a takeaway place Urban Feast
Reviewed by Liz on 11 November 2001 70%
Reviewed by Jane on 25 November 2001 70%
Reviewed by Jane on 26 January 2002 80%
Reviewed by laila on 15 November 2002 93%
 
Prague - 101 Hurst Street, Birmingham
NOTES: For a short while a second outpost of Nata before being burnt to the ground in circumatances that are not entirely clear - see news item
Reviewed by jane on 12 June 2006 49%
 
Prana - 121 Suffolk Street, Birmingham -
NOTES: The restaurant was open from 2004 to the early part of 2006. In October 2006 the restaurant re-opened under the same name, but with a refurb, Indian cuisine and new head chef, prompting us to consider it effectively a new operation
Reviewed by ornette on 17 December 2004 72%
Reviewed by honestjohn on 14 January 2005 100%
Reviewed by ornette on 24 January 2005 78%
Reviewed by LoobyLou on 02 February 2005 99%
Reviewed by penionin on 09 February 2005 75%
Reviewed by sallywilde on 14 February 2005 99%
Reviewed by Jane on 28 February 2005 61%
Reviewed by andyccpc on 14 March 2005 75%
Reviewed by SiobhanWill on 20 March 2005 86%
Reviewed by chenod on 18 April 2005 85%
Reviewed by retromodernist on 01 May 2005 70%
Reviewed by peterpan on 20 May 2005 91%
Reviewed by Nadia Davis on 21 June 2005 89%
Reviewed by JennyBerki on 05 August 2005 81%
Reviewed by kepis on 20 January 2006 93%
 
Prana (indian) - 121 Suffolk Street, Birmingham -
NOTES: Re-opened after first closure in 2006 as an Indian restaurant in November. The new format lasted under a year, closing in October 2007. The chef and general manager moved to Milan's.
Reviewed by Kitkat on 18 December 2006 97%
Reviewed by rose on 10 February 2007 87%
Reviewed by smilingsmiler on 09 May 2007 78%
 
Quod - 245 Broad Street Birmingham West Midlands -
NOTES: Subsequently became Time restaurant before changing to its present incarnation Del Villaggio
Reviewed by Chris on 12 December 2000 70%
Reviewed by Amy on 20 March 2001 0%
Reviewed by Winnie on 16 August 2001 40%
Reviewed by Richard on 30 December 2001 40%
Reviewed by Jane on 05 January 2002 60%
Reviewed by Winnie on 11 February 2002 70%
 
Ravello - 17 Bird Street, Lichfield
NOTES:
Reviewed by Gaston Gerard on 05 December 2005 61%
 
Restaurant 82 - 5 Manor Road, Sutton Coldfield
NOTES: Now Oscars Steakhouse
Reviewed by Drdarkportal on 04 November 2007 35%
Reviewed by cmwhite on 08 November 2007 93%
Reviewed by The fat controller on 08 November 2007 91%
Reviewed by Bonesy on 12 November 2007 76%
Reviewed by Fredrick on 18 December 2007 92%
Reviewed by 81square on 06 February 2009 89%
 
Restaurant San Jaques - 4-6 Great Cornbow, Halesowen West Midlands
NOTES: Formerly Dingos, now simply called The Grill
Reviewed by lynnemay on 27 February 2004 10%
Reviewed by HPTOTNEE on 28 March 2005 82%
 
Rogan's Vegetarian - 12 College Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham
NOTES:
Reviewed by undercoat11 on 07 February 2004 71%
 
Royal Balti Hut - 201 Corporation Street, Birmingham -
NOTES:
Reviewed by Liz on 07 November 2000 60%
 
Royal Naim Restaurant - 417-419 Stratford Road, Sparkhill Birmingham -
NOTES: Closed in autumn of 2008. Now a clothes shop.
Reviewed by Tim on 21 May 2000 70%
Reviewed by Tom Duffy on 08 October 2000 0%
Reviewed by Bel Ludovic on 07 April 2002 77%
Reviewed by sean on 16 March 2003 49%
Reviewed by brom69 on 29 December 2003 56%
Reviewed by chris on 30 December 2006 38%
 
Royal Naweed - 44-44a Woodbridge Road Moseley Birmingham -
NOTES: Now Ponte Di Legno
Reviewed by Tim on 21 April 1999 40%
 
Saffron - 4 Fletchers Walk, Paradise Place, Birmingham -
NOTES: We go back as far as remembering it first as Ciao Bella! (the horror, the horror), then Saffron, next up Vojon and now Zagora
Reviewed by jane on 07 May 2001 76%
Reviewed by Jane on 30 September 2001 80%
 
Saints & Sinners Bar & Restaurant - Chester Road, Sutton Coldfield
NOTES: Previously The Med. Closed around Jan 2004 to be swiftly followed by The Place 2B
Reviewed by gollygumdrops on 17 May 2003 76%
 
Samosa - 11 Auchinleck Square, Five Ways Shopping Centre, Birmingham
NOTES:
Reviewed by Tim on 03 January 2001 67%
Reviewed by sfessey on 02 February 2003 93%
 
San Paulo - 24 Ludgate Hill, Birmingham
NOTES:
Reviewed by jane on 19 July 2006 44%
Reviewed by taz on 21 July 2006 63%
 
Sanctum - 110 Colmore Row, Birmingham West Midlands -
NOTES: After seven years operation, Birmingham's distinctive bar / restaurant / members club shut its doors in August 2009 in the face of a recession that did not favour its upmarket offering
Reviewed by jane on 21 June 2003 45%
Reviewed by elainewalcot on 06 June 2004 89%
Reviewed by munchin millie on 18 October 2004 75%
Reviewed by LoobyLou on 20 October 2005 82%
Reviewed by lex on 31 October 2005 92%
Reviewed by LoobyLou on 29 May 2007 92%
Reviewed by JWL on 30 November 2007 30%
Reviewed by Chinese Fat Boy on 10 June 2008 69%
 
Santa Fe - 178-180 Wharfside Street, The Mailbox Birmingham -
NOTES: Replaced in 2008 by ha ha bar and grill
Reviewed by jane on 07 May 2001 74%
Reviewed by Christopher H on 02 November 2001 62%
Reviewed by Robert Collins on 15 November 2001 0%
Reviewed by Christopher H on 09 July 2002 73%
Reviewed by sean on 21 July 2002 58%
Reviewed by todd1972 on 08 August 2002 88%
Reviewed by jane on 15 June 2003 35%
Reviewed by cataston on 07 July 2004 81%
Reviewed by sue@waveney on 25 August 2004 63%
Reviewed by Brave Sir Robin on 07 October 2005 58%
Reviewed by jjf on 07 December 2005 54%
 
Satay - 47 High Street, Lye Stourbridge -
NOTES: Intermittent opening since the start of 2010 and now nothing for 4 weeks so we've decided to archive it.
Reviewed by jane on 30 June 2007 87%
Reviewed by karen1 on 02 August 2007 83%
Reviewed by Shadow on 14 August 2007 63%
Reviewed by brumsongs on 22 September 2007 90%
Reviewed by spice.king on 23 September 2007 94%
Reviewed by thebull on 28 October 2007 92%
Reviewed by luvfood on 21 November 2007 93%
Reviewed by Biffo109 on 21 March 2008 88%
Reviewed by Jane on 15 February 2009 89%
Reviewed by jenficklen on 21 February 2009 96%
Reviewed by SJW on 06 April 2009 91%
Reviewed by bertie123 on 22 April 2009 89%
Reviewed by dwbhx on 04 May 2009 96%
Reviewed by Chris on 01 November 2009 63%
 
Shah's Restaurant and Bar - 59 Station Street, Off Hill Street Birmingham -
NOTES:
Reviewed by Paul Knowles on 22 November 2001 95%
Reviewed by Julie Adams on 01 February 2002 40%
 
Shamoli Indian Cuisine - Maney House Maney Corner, Birmingham Road Sutton Coldfield
NOTES:
Reviewed by drdarkportal on 09 February 2007 78%
 
Sibila's at Body and Being - The Watermarque, 100 Browning Street Birmingham -
NOTES: Closed in August 2008
Reviewed by annag on 07 March 2006 80%
Reviewed by jonla47 on 26 July 2006 79%
Reviewed by annemariew on 19 October 2006 96%
Reviewed by cadywinter on 26 October 2006 88%
Reviewed by tim on 21 January 2007 76%
Reviewed by ginge on 17 October 2007 54%
Reviewed by nora79 on 30 October 2007 87%
Reviewed by Chinese Fat Boy on 20 December 2007 80%
Reviewed by retromodernist on 02 April 2008 78%
 
Simply Chinese - 42 Summerhill Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
NOTES: Now Rainbow Cantonese Restaurant
Reviewed by Tim on 01 June 2000 56%
Reviewed by Avensis on 22 May 2001 0%
 
Simply Simpsons - 101/103 Warwick Road, Kenilworth Warley
NOTES: The original Simpsons was moved to Brum, leaving this venture with a Simply designation. Sold in April 2008 for c£900k
Reviewed by tim on 24 December 2006 72%
Reviewed by dr_gourmet on 15 February 2007 65%
 
Snax - 17 New Canal Street, Digbeth Birmingham
NOTES:
Reviewed by Tim on 08 January 2001 65%
 
Sushi Lounge - 24 Ludgate Hill, St Paul's Square Birmingham
NOTES: Now San Paulo
Reviewed by penionin on 26 July 2004 61%
 
Tanoshi - 32/33 Edgbaston Shopping Centre, Hagley Road Birmingham -
NOTES: Opened 13th October 2005 with the site already earmarked for redevelopment by Calthorpe Estates. We hope Ling Ho bounces back with a new venture soon.
Reviewed by jane on 19 February 2006 38%
 
Taste of Cyprus - 42-44 Birmingham Road, Oldbury
NOTES: Generated a lot of interest and positive coment but finaly closed at the end of Jan 2007
Reviewed by jane on 20 January 2006 79%
Reviewed by shower on 03 February 2006 88%
Reviewed by leanne on 12 February 2006 99%
Reviewed by sean on 12 February 2006 93%
Reviewed by karen1 on 21 February 2006 100%
Reviewed by chris on 26 February 2006 62%
Reviewed by frankiej on 05 April 2006 82%
Reviewed by flossie on 07 July 2006 94%
Reviewed by flossie on 16 July 2006 94%
Reviewed by wafto on 25 September 2006 94%
Reviewed by aqua on 01 October 2006 95%
Reviewed by MunchBunch on 08 October 2006 91%
Reviewed by xak on 20 October 2006 61%
Reviewed by andrew morris on 21 October 2006 51%
Reviewed by bj70 on 28 October 2006 97%
Reviewed by jspector on 04 December 2006 88%
Reviewed by ianrobo on 10 January 2007 98%
 
Terra Sana - Longbarn Village, Alcester Lodge, nr Alcester Warwickshire
NOTES:
Reviewed by Will Mac on 30 January 2008 81%
 
Thai Licious - 159 Hagley Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham -
NOTES: A temporary closure before Christmas '04 seems to have been permanent.
Reviewed by chris on 10 April 2004 73%
Reviewed by chris on 16 August 2004 73%
Reviewed by doctorsackcloth on 09 September 2004 84%
 
Thai Mirage - 41-43 Hurst Street, Birmingham -
NOTES: Subsequently became The Tea Room and is now something else
Reviewed by Tim on 19 February 2001 60%
 
Thai Thai - 20 Bird St, Lichfield
NOTES: more details please
Reviewed by postcode on 01 September 2003 10%
 
The Bay Tree (previous incarnation) - 25-27 Chad Square Hawthorne Road Edgbaston Birmingham
NOTES: Now under new management (though still called The Bay Tree this was for a time where now Michelin starred chef (Edmunds ran the kitchen. He left early in 2002 though the restaurant continued under the same management until July 2003. It re-opened under new management in November 2003
Reviewed by liz on 11 November 2000 84%
Reviewed by Jean-Paul on 09 January 2002 88%
Reviewed by justinjh on 09 February 2002 93%
Reviewed by Tim on 29 April 2002 70%
Reviewed by jackiew on 15 May 2002 67%
Reviewed by Bill Lees on 09 October 2002 85%
Reviewed by louott on 28 October 2002 27%
 
The Bay Tree Restaurant - 25-27 Chad Square, Hawthorne Road Edgbaston Birmingham -
NOTES: When Andy Waters left, The Bay Tree went though a quiet period before opening in 2004 as a traditional English restaurant. As of 2006 it has transformed into Labongo, an Indian restaurant.
Reviewed by rayfarn on 01 January 2006 100%
 
The Beeches - Marsh Lane, Hampton-in-Arden Solihull -
NOTES: Taken over in September 2005 by the team who run The Punchbowl at Lapworth. Refurbed and under new management in Autumn 2007
Reviewed by hobbers on 08 November 2005 87%
Reviewed by ASH on 25 September 2006 63%
 
The Bucklemaker - 30 Mary Ann Street, St Pauls Square Birmingham -
NOTES: Stalwart of the Birmingham dining scene that sadly went into liquidation at the end of June 2009.
Reviewed by Tim on 09 April 2000 74%
Reviewed by Julie Smythe on 04 September 2000 0%
Reviewed by Richard Stevens on 05 September 2000 10%
Reviewed by Tim on 14 April 2001 77%
Reviewed by daniellahunt on 25 October 2002 0%
Reviewed by feedle on 10 November 2003 84%
Reviewed by penionin on 17 February 2004 46%
Reviewed by Stephie73 on 07 July 2004 37%
Reviewed by dcorns1 on 23 July 2004 79%
Reviewed by fish on 14 October 2004 80%
Reviewed by chrish on 27 March 2005 78%
Reviewed by SiobhanWill on 09 November 2005 49%
Reviewed by gg-man on 14 December 2005 91%
Reviewed by Brave Sir Robin on 20 December 2005 71%
Reviewed by dangermouse on 15 March 2006 93%
Reviewed by ASH on 25 October 2006 85%
Reviewed by dr_gourmet on 13 March 2007 73%
Reviewed by world nomad on 02 July 2007 84%
Reviewed by Jane on 15 March 2008 69%
Reviewed by kristyw on 20 April 2008 93%
 
The Durham Ox - Shrewley Common, Shrewley Warwick -
NOTES: Underwent a refurb and change of management in late 2007 so we decided to archive the old establishment and start again.
Reviewed by postcode on 07 July 2003 88%
Reviewed by marco02 on 27 December 2003 85%
Reviewed by postcode on 11 January 2005 11%
Reviewed by martyn_osborne@hotmail.co on 16 February 2005 31%
Reviewed by andyccpc on 12 June 2006 88%
Reviewed by Beau Brummie on 28 July 2006 73%
Reviewed by dr_gourmet on 24 September 2007 70%
 
The Lemon Tree - 12 Friar Street Worcester
NOTES: Now Puccinis
Reviewed by Kat on 04 April 2002 68%
Reviewed by david on 28 September 2002 86%
Reviewed by maryb on 05 March 2003 90%
Reviewed by lisa on 06 May 2003 84%
Reviewed by kim on 27 October 2003 56%
Reviewed by theswirly on 14 February 2004 79%
 
The Lime and Chilli House - 25 Woodbridge Road, Moseley, Birmingham -
NOTES: Now Sabai Sabai
Reviewed by karen w on 29 April 2002 99%
Reviewed by Bill Lees on 12 August 2002 80%
Reviewed by Jean Allen on 16 October 2002 46%
 
The Merchant House - Corve Street, Ludlow Shropshire
NOTES: Shaun Hill's small (24 covers) but perfectly formed restaurant gained a strong following (and a Michelin star). Closed on Feb 26 2005 - Mr Hill is currently overseeing The Glasshouse in Worcester
Reviewed by Liz on 11 October 2001 90%
Reviewed by penionin on 03 May 2004 78%
 
The Oak - 8640 Stratford Road, Hockley Heath Solihull
NOTES: The Old Royal Oak became Oro The Eating Place and then this, a similar to Oro operation that had a food hall, pub and restaurant. It lasted approximately a year beofre closing in mid 2008. A fine-dining establishment is mooted on the site and due to open in August 2008
Reviewed by ratman69 on 04 October 2007 46%
Reviewed by JennyBerki on 26 October 2007 74%
Reviewed by dave_j on 28 October 2007 90%
Reviewed by DOG on 04 December 2007 52%
Reviewed by dr_gourmet on 16 January 2008 76%
Reviewed by davidjay on 04 June 2008 63%
 
Tiffinbites - 3 St Martins Square, Bull Ring Birmingham -
NOTES: Generally well-regarded Bullring newcomer that didn't last long. Three London branches remain
Reviewed by Bill Lees on 01 April 2004 77%
Reviewed by gastrojock on 04 April 2004 34%
Reviewed by kevin Fields on 07 April 2004 67%
Reviewed by jazman on 12 April 2004 87%
Reviewed by chris on 12 April 2004 72%
 
Tiger Tiger - Five Ways, Broad Street, Birmingham -
NOTES: Huge 2000 person venue with a restaurant as part of proceedings. Closed Sept '03 and split into Apt and a club called Polaris. They are still in existence though are no longer part of Urbium who sold them in August '04
Reviewed by Allen Skelton on 24 March 2001 0%
 
Time Restaurant - Broad Street, Birmingham -
NOTES: Used to be Quod (see old reviews) and subsequently became Del Villaggio
Reviewed by mudmucks on 06 September 2002 59%
Reviewed by jane on 08 December 2002 83%
Reviewed by Cataston on 20 June 2003 81%
 
Tin Tin Cantonese Restaurant - Birmingham - 9F The Water's Edge, Brindley Place Broad Street Birmingham
NOTES: Wound up on September 15 2009 after over 14 years of trading at this location
Reviewed by Liz on 01 May 2000 50%
Reviewed by cataston on 31 March 2004 79%
Reviewed by stalboys on 14 December 2004 54%
Reviewed by blowfish on 12 July 2008 68%
Reviewed by Tony on 10 November 2008 77%
 
Tong Lee - 148-149 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham -
NOTES: Now Bunny'z Bar & Diner
Reviewed by Jenni on 23 March 2000 0%
Reviewed by Gayna on 11 October 2000 0%
Reviewed by Neil on 13 July 2001 80%
Reviewed by mary on 18 February 2002 90%
Reviewed by Ghost Daz on 02 April 2002 77%
Reviewed by jackiew on 15 May 2002 69%
Reviewed by Rocker on 28 October 2002 87%
Reviewed by chiefy on 16 November 2003 96%
 
Ty's Jazz & Spice Bar and Restaurant - 132 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham -
NOTES: Formerly Royal Kashmir Lodge and now Lazeez Lounge
Reviewed by Chris on 10 July 2001 70%
 
Verde - Mailbox, Birmingham -
NOTES: One of the restaurants present at Mailbox's launch in December 2000, it managed to last until February 2002. In August 2002 it was for a short time The Wharfside Cafe and then became the first incarnation of Fino in December 2002. Fino closed in July 2003 and current incumbents Paxton and Whitfield opened up in June 2004.
Reviewed by Chris on 17 January 2001 80%
Reviewed by Christopher H on 21 January 2002 0%
 
ViaVai - Broad Street, Birmingham
NOTES: Formerly the Left Bank premises, ViaVai opened in September 2001. It didn't last that long, briefly being incorporated in B3 in Newhall Street before quietly shuffling off. The premises is now something else, though we can't recall what (help please)
Reviewed by Tim on 29 September 2001 60%
 
Victorian Restaurant (Jonathans Hotel) - 16-26 Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury Birmingham -
NOTES: Closed suddenly at the end of October 2009 after trading fro nearly 30 years. Both this and Indian restaurant Kavi closed
Reviewed by jane on 28 September 2002 61%
Reviewed by sean on 30 September 2002 79%
Reviewed by Jean-Paul on 14 October 2002 96%
Reviewed by ade_j on 07 February 2004 63%
Reviewed by wilko on 04 August 2004 83%
Reviewed by JLW on 29 September 2008 26%
 
Vietnam - 51 Birchfield Road, Aston, Birmingham
NOTES: Lasted from circa september 2004 to June 2005.
Reviewed by chris on 30 October 2004 66%
 
White Swan (Toby) - Harborne Road, Chad Valley Birmingham -
NOTES: As of end of June 2006, this former Toby gets the Salisbury/Hales treatment - the name's the same but the place is expected to be transformed - hence the new listing
Reviewed by chris on 08 March 2006 27%
 
Wildfire Pizza - Paradise Forum, Chamberlain Square Birmingham -
NOTES: Opened in October 2007 by th team behind Metro but didn't last a year. Lot is currently vacant (as of August 2008)
Reviewed by Jane on 24 November 2007 51%
Reviewed by Tim on 16 December 2007 63%
Reviewed by neverknowinglyfull on 16 January 2008 67%
Reviewed by scoroguk on 16 April 2008 83%
 
Xzacutti - College Road, Birmingham West Midlands -
NOTES:
Reviewed by dido on 02 October 2005 86%
Reviewed by chris on 27 November 2005 81%
Reviewed by chris on 04 December 2005 0%
Reviewed by BRIX on 11 July 2006 51%
 
Yellow River Oriental Cafe Bar and Restaurant - Touchwood Centre, Solihull West Midlands
NOTES: Closed 2006. To be replaced by a wagamama in May 2006.
Reviewed by postcode on 06 May 2003 87%
Reviewed by DOG on 08 December 2003 32%
 
Zafroni (Birmingham) - 55-59 Newhall Street, Birmingham West Mids
NOTES: Soon to be jojolapa
Reviewed by penionin on 12 May 2004 40%
Reviewed by Tony on 10 July 2005 33%
Reviewed by Victoria on 01 September 2005 77%
Reviewed by kingy on 29 December 2005 77%
 
Zaiga - 191 High Street, Lye Stourbridge
NOTES:
Reviewed by jane on 07 July 2007 60%
 
Zinc Bar and Grill - Regency Wharf, Off Broad Street Birmingham -
NOTES: Conran's challenge to the pre-eminence of TGI Fridays in Birmingham closed its doors on 13th August 2007 having opened on 16th November 2001. As an email to customers notes: In December 2006, Zinc Bar & Grill Ltd became part of Individual Restaurant Company Plc. Following these developments Zinc Bar & Grill Birmingham will be closing its doors for the final time on Saturday 11 August 2007."
Reviewed by Simone Greenhalgh on 06 December 2001 90%
Reviewed by Jane on 17 January 2002 50%
Reviewed by S Mc Cain on 12 March 2002 100%
Reviewed by Lynette Lewis on 10 April 2002 44%
Reviewed by David on 18 August 2002 54%
Reviewed by aimless on 24 August 2002 59%
Reviewed by Ally on 10 September 2002 10%
Reviewed by olivia on 12 September 2002 84%
Reviewed by david on 08 October 2002 72%
Reviewed by Jean-Paul on 15 February 2003 78%
Reviewed by mudmucks on 11 July 2003 70%
Reviewed by tom on 16 February 2004 64%
Reviewed by LoobyLou on 23 May 2005 54%
Reviewed by aimbo on 13 August 2006 82%
Reviewed by world nomad on 28 March 2007 76%
Reviewed by jane on 26 May 2007 70%
Reviewed by chris on 26 May 2007 71%
Reviewed by world nomad on 02 July 2007 78%
 
Zorba's Greek Restaurant - Acocks Green - 359-361 Olton Boulevard East, Acocks Green Birmingham -
NOTES: Now an Italian restaurant
Reviewed by Tim on 14 April 2001 46%
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