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Simpsons Restaurant

Restaurant Fine dining restaurant Modern british restaurant

One of the Top rated Modern british restaurants in Birmingham


Address

20 Highfield Rd, Birmingham B15 3DU, United Kingdom

Website

www.simpsonsrestaurant.co.uk

Contact

+44 121 454 3434

Price rating

$$$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (727 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 12 to 1:30 PM, 6 to 8 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 1:30 PM, 6 to 8 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 1:30 PM, 6 to 8 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 1:30 PM, 6 to 8 PM
  • Sunday: 12 to 2 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Sonia F. 6 months ago on Google • 316 reviews
    This is a favourite of our parents who live close by, and they finally brought us for a special birthday. And what a treat. The service is faultless, and the food fantastic and absolutely beautiful. One of our group is a celiac and the care and attention they gave in catering for her was amazing. Will definitely visit again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kevin 2 years ago on Google
    The set menu was excellent and well thought out. Every course was full of flavor and tasty. Ordered an pour over coffee at the end, but the staffs seem to be a bit clumsy that spilled coffee all over the serving tray. The waiter did not bother to make a new one at first. When we let the manager know about this situation, he promptly took the coffee off the bill.
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  • 3/5 Stephen W. 6 months ago on Google • 129 reviews
    My girlfriend and I came here for a birthday meal. We were both quite impressed by the building and the decor. The staff were polite and friendly. We both opted for the taster menu, I chose the plant based one along with the wine pairing. The food was ok, colourful, and flavoursome, but there was nothing to get exited about. I really can't see how you can charge £130 pounds for the plant based menu. It really doesn't show. Two of the dishes were a rissoto, and I felt that most of the dishes tasted the same. My favourite part of the menu was the wine tasting. Which at £95, I thought was quite reasonable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Phillip M. 7 months ago on Google • 43 reviews
    Amazing birthday lunch, one minor thing on service, hence why a 4 for that, but other than that sheer perfection. The food was incredible!.
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  • 5/5 Ed L. 7 months ago on Google • 221 reviews
    Lovely venue. Party all settled for the 3 course lunch which was excellent with an unusual recommendation of a Brazilian red wine to go with the lamb which was an excellent pairing. Staff were all very professional and approachable. Will have to start saving for my next visits

  • 5/5 David P. 5 years ago on Google
    This my 3rd visit to Simpson's I just love this place. All staff are so attentive and helpful in terms of food and wine pairing. The food is to die for the team really know who to extract every once of flavour. On this visit we had the privilege of the final 4 chef's of Masterchef the professionals. However Dean didn't turn up! It was a fantastic experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nguyễn Việt Trung 1. 4 years ago on Google
    We have just come back from yet another fabulous meal at Simpsons. We were celebrating our anniversary and Gianluca and his team really looked after us. We had the 7 course tasting menu and every course was a delight. Ashley is so knowledgable on all the food and guided us through the whole experience. The chocolate hazelnut delice course and the cranberry pudding were exceptional. And I am always happy to see the carrot broth on the menu. Always a winner. Thanks again we will be back soon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Craig S. 3 years ago on Google
    Had a stunning lunch today at Simpsons, whole experience was just amazing! We were greeted and given the option to sit in the bar or go to our table, but opted to go to the table, the decor and grounds are lovely. We opted for the 8 course tasting menu, and had cocktails, each course was amazing, two highlights for me were the carrot broth and the lamb, simply devine! Thank you so much for an amazing experience and hope to see you again soon!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ad 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic service and amazing food. Thanks for a wonderful evening. Great to see the olive bread showcased, it is divine.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jan-sebastian W. 2 years ago on Google
    Went for their lockdown al fresco pop up. The food was amazing and the service was incredible as well. The garden is stunning and I loved their informal yet very special set up. We had a three course meal and every dish was great. I especially enjoyed the fillet steak main. It deserves its Michelin star
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason F. 1 year ago on Google
    It was my partner birthday meal and we have the a la carte menu only. The food was really amazing and cook with attention to details! All dishes are perfect is flavour. (Apart from the dessert is a bit normal) The service was also very professional. I particularly like the infused some Japanese elements which definitely bring the food into another league. I had a pork loin for my main, it is one of the best pork loin that I have ever tried. Overall a really good experience and good value for money too! Will come back for the tasting menu
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason E. 2 years ago on Google
    Outstanding experience. You can see and taste why its had a Michelin Star 🌟 for twenty years. Mr Tipping in the kitchen you can't go wrong. Recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jiao D. 2 years ago on Google
    Michelin 1 star restaurant. We really enjoyed our lunch there. I have to admit this particular experience was a lot better than our previous one we had 5 years ago. We enjoyed every single dish we were served and the price was very reasonable. We are planning to come back very soon and highly recommend you to have a try.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kucinta 2 years ago on Google
    Memorable first visit for a birthday treat and won't be the last. Very impressed with the atmosphere and attention to detail by all the staff. One minor hiccup was an anniversary card that was on our table when we weren't celebrating such an occasion. We laughed it off and nothing more came out of that. Starters we had the Loch Duart Salmon and Norfolk Quail. Mains we had the Stone Bass and Herefordshire Beef Fillet. Lastly for dessert we had the Mirabelle Plum and Banana Souffle. My cocktail for the evening was the Cuban Mojito and it was thoroughly delicious that I had to re-order! It was an experience I will not be quick to forget. Compliments all round from the chef and his team, the waiting staff and front of house. Thank you for making my birthday evening simply charming!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Che M. 1 year ago on Google
    Simpsons restaurant is a very upmarket restaurant situated in the heart of Birmingham. On arrival we parked right outside in the private car park out front (Small car park) which was great. If the restaurant is busy it could be difficult to find a space which would be the only downside. When we entered the restaurant, the staff immediately took our coats and placed them securely in a private area. We were then seated in a private room until the rest of the guests arrived and until our table was available. Pre booking before attending is required. Service was fantastic from start to finish and the variety of drinks to choose from was amazing. Food came out perfectly cooked and presented beautifully. The waiters where very observant and always available to top up your drinks, and asked if everything was ok. Great service. Probably one of the best I have had the opportunity to experience. Food arrival was spaced out adequately so you could enjoy conversations and time with your friends/guests , and you didn’t feel rushed at any point. Expect high prices, but you do get what you pay for. Left feeling satisfied and not bloated. Perfect sized portions. Overall great experience. Staff were really polite and courteous. Would definitely visit Simpsons restaurant again! Thank you Simpsons! See you again soon! 🙏
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris R. 1 year ago on Google
    Always a fantastic meal, Service is excellent. Food is exquisite. We always try have the taster menu at such places to really see what they are made out of.. and wow.. ;)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mancave M. 10 months ago on Google
    Had my first experience today at Simpsons. Enjoyed the tasting meal. The service was impeccable. The advice and guidance provided by the knowledge staff made a real difference. The whole event took exactly 2 hours. We enjoyed 3 suprise amuse-bouche courses. I asked how often they changed the tasting menu and they said the entire selection every couple of months but more frequently they change individual items.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charlotte T. 3 months ago on Google • 162 reviews New
    Relaxed atmosphere with wonderful, helpful and thoughtful staff. The food was sublime. I don't know why it has taken us so long to go there.

  • 5/5 Drew F. 3 months ago on Google • 49 reviews New
    Superb food and wonderful service, this is a great restaurant for a special treat. It’s very expensive, but it’s worth it. My wife and I are both pescatarian and my wife is also allergic to beetroot, and I have this commented on my Open Table account, but Simpsons take that and go the extra mile presenting a bespoke menu for my wife. That’s very considerate and shows great care and attention to service. We had a tasting menu which took about two-and-a-half hours to eat, and it’s incredible how quickly the time went.

  • 4/5 Michel 6 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Went here last night for our daughters birthday dinner. There was some variation on the tasting menu from the last time my wife and I had eaten here earlier during the year, but once again, eating here was a lovely experience. All the staff were exceptional, and as always, it's the staff who make the evening special. From the front of the house greeting to the sommelier, the waitresses who served us, and Freddy behind the bar all made our evening special. Being introduced to the kitchen staff was also a highlight. All three of us would whole heartedly recommend eating here.

  • 5/5 Damian C. 4 years ago on Google
    Hands down the best culinary experience I've had. As a group, we enjoyed the taster menu with wine pairings and were treated by the lovely staff like we the only people in the restaurant. The food was stunning and truly difficult to pick a favourite course. Beautifully presented and incredible flavours which surprised and delighted us all. The paired wine was carefully selected and a perfect accompaniment for the food. The wines were from unusual producing regions, such as Greece and Turkey, which we hadn't had before and were superbly introduced and explained by the sommelier. Overall, for a food and wine experience, it's difficult to beat Simpsons and this is one that will live long in the memory.

  • 5/5 Nikky G. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved our day at Simpsons cookery course. Staff were amazing and so helpful. Food was delicious. Learnt new skills for the kitchen overall wonderful experience couldn't thank the staff enough.

  • 5/5 Allie M. 5 years ago on Google
    Didn't book for lunch, but wasn't a problem. Very attentive, really pleased with our menu choices. I was abit gutted with my rum baba, flavour good, presentation not so, but cannot fault the overall dining experience.

  • 5/5 shane k. 5 years ago on Google
    Michelin Starred Restaurant. We visited as a party of 17 and all ate from the sampler menu 6 courses and a starter. Upon arrival we were kindly greeted at the door and taken to our table, guided through some wonderfully decorated rooms with relaxing piano music being played from a sonus speaker system, we were sat in the main dining room with a view of the gardens on one side and a glazed open kitchen to the other. The head chef Leo then came out and introduced himself to our group, he was very friendly and personable. For fear of waffling on, we were served 6 exquisite courses with fine wine and excellent attentive service, we were never rushed and treated like royalty.

  • 3/5 Julia 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful venue, very professional service without being too uptight. The food was, of course, delicious and balanced. A little disappointed that there were a few mistakes in the food orders and inconsistencies with the food for our table of 10. Asked for coffee orders to be taken but they never did.

  • 5/5 Tim R. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing, loved it, done all the stars in Birmingham and this is up there! Better than Adams we both thought. Really lovely staff, Overy thing was awesome and we're more than happy to make any dietary arrangements for my wife who is pregnant. Will definetly be back!

  • 5/5 Simon M. 4 years ago on Google
    Attended the cooking course. Excellent experience. Highly recommended.

  • 1/5 Akanksha G. 3 years ago on Google
    Not even eaten here- but really disappointing service to even book a table especially for a special occasion. Sent 3 emails, rang at least 7 times over 2 weeks- Finally got through only to hear that they were fully booked (despite having availability the week before but it being impossible for me to book due to lack of contact).

  • 5/5 Elesha B. 4 years ago on Google
    Came to Simpsons to do a cooking class which was from 9.30 till 3pm.. Our chef was Adam who was really friendly and informative. Got shown around the building and kitchen also was able to speak to the chefs if we had questions. We learnt how to cook a three course meal and then was able to eat it at the end, all accommodated with drinks throughtout, a bag to take home with our own aprons and recipe book of what we learnt through the day. Enjoyed this experience.. I didnt take a pic of my dessert i ate it before i remembered to take picture.

  • 5/5 Rob S. 4 years ago on Google
    Superb tasting menu. Excellent, relaxed service, superb food.

  • 5/5 Matt A. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful food and excellent service.

  • 5/5 Johan Ruinson Soy V. 4 years ago on Google
    Best food I have ever eaten. Beautiful restaurant. Amazing staff.

  • 5/5 Lucy H. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic 5*

  • 4/5 Sarah P. 4 years ago on Google
    The setting and food was fabulous (although my partner did have a bone in his fish). I had the vegetarian tasting menu and it exceeded expectations. The reason for 4 stars is that I felt the service could have been improved slightly. I had finished my drink but was not asked if I wanted another. When the food arrived, it seemed the waiters at times did not know what the dish was and had to be prompted.

  • 5/5 Cameron L. 4 years ago on Google
    My first experience at a Michelin star restaurant and it completely exceeded expectation. The food was perfect and the service impeccable. Couldn’t recommend enough.

  • 5/5 Ronnie W. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely divine! Wonderful food that was presented beautifully. With each dish you could taste all the elements. The scallops were amazing, best I've ever had Turbot was light and delicate. A Christmas treat but will go back again.

  • 5/5 Matt C. 4 years ago on Google
    Rich variety of quality food with excellent service. Highly recommended

  • 5/5 Jamil S. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic restaurant and staff, food is absolutely heavenly.

  • 5/5 Syed Mujtaba Ali H. 4 years ago on Google
    Attended a Birthday dinner. As always we were provided fantastic service. Apart from other items I had the venison and banoffe souffle, both were scrumptious. The non-alcoholic drinks selection is amazing. Our hostess provided us an excellent service. Keep up the good work guys!

  • 5/5 helena l. 4 years ago on Google
    Fresh seasonal food, Creative menu with pairings for people who don't want alcohol. The food was full of flavour and each dish complimented the previous one.

  • 5/5 Gillian G. 4 years ago on Google
    Fabulous food and service

  • 5/5 Fly M. 4 years ago on Google
    Sophisticated in the most simple fashion, daynamic with sufficient professionalism and experiences that always exceed expectations. Everything seems natural and spontaneous here. I never have any worry or concern in the slightest, knowing that they look after us well. The garden is a star that shines the day. English summer, fountain, Simpsons food, champagne… One cannot ask for me. This is the 5th visit for me this year and the next one is very imminent!

  • 5/5 rob s. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was amazing and well presented, made it special for my partners birthday

  • 5/5 enmant 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful experience. Will return

  • 4/5 Pranav s. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was aesthetically plated, the ingredients from the lamb cooked at a very low temperature to the perfectly seared chicken skin seems to have squeezed out every ounce of flavour, the service was top notch and the setting was pretty. Yet it seemed like it was missing a touch of wow. Or maybe I should have gone in with a lot less expectation as every else seems to have found it amazing.

  • 5/5 mustakim w. 3 years ago on Google
    I am not sure I can add any more superlatives to this amazing restaurant. Amazing customer services , stunning food that challenges your thinking. Cannot recommend enough. Birmingham is truly at the forefront of stunning cuisine. Set lunch with three choices of each course. I really enjoyed the Pollack.

  • 5/5 Bradtke F. 3 years ago on Google
    I am not sure I can add any more superlatives to this amazing restaurant. Amazing customer services , stunning food that challenges your thinking. Cannot recommend enough. Birmingham is truly at the forefront of stunning cuisine. Really fresh and cooked beautifully. Excellent service and felt safe.

  • 3/5 Guo G. 5 years ago on Google
    This restaurant has lovely venue and well presented food, but I don’t feel the service or the environment is up to the Michelin starred standard. The service was really slow but quite chaotic. The staff were not well trained although they were polite. There was only one person who was wine knowledgeable which was fine. The rest of staff didn’t have sufficient knowledge of the food, they just came and name the ingredients and left straight away. More importantly they were not attentive and one staff collected my friend’s plant before she even finished her food. We had to ask him to stop. The environment, it was just way too loud. There was a particular loud table, that the table next to them had to leave because of them. It would be fine if this was just a normal restaurant, but for fine dining, especially if this is Michelin starred, the whole combination just seemed very poor. Food was great, although not so creative. Took a video shot and thought it’s gonna be some kind of molecular gastronomy experience but nothing special. It could be that we just happened to bump into a busy night but I personally feel that service and environment are particularly important for this level of dining. I liked the food but I don’t feel I want to go back.

  • 5/5 Desmund D. 3 years ago on Google
    I haven't been to Simpsons for some years, probably because I became addicted to Carters Of Mosley. But it was good to be back. Set lunch with three choices of each course. I really enjoyed the Pollack. Usually i am not a fan of Pollack but this was by far the best I have eaten. Really fresh and cooked beautifully.

  • 5/5 Rich A. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely stunning lunch. Friendly service, excellent bread and butter. Glass of wine included with fixed price lunch. One of the less covid feeling lunches of the times. Thoroughly recommended.

  • 5/5 Paul C. 3 years ago on Google
    I gave this a 5 star because the food is of the highest quality. Price wise it is not for the faint hearted despite the gift voucher. The wines were super that went with the tasting menu particularly the Brazilian sparkling. Great service.

  • 5/5 Jo T. 5 years ago on Google
    Sublime food, beautiful setting, attentive, friendly staff. What's not to love? Will definitely, definitely return! If I could give more stars I would!

  • 5/5 Michael B. 4 years ago on Google
    Just enjoyed my 1st visit at lunch time "Taster Menu" with a couple of good mates and we all enjoyed the everything. The welcome greeting was warm, with a calm/ sophisticated atmosphere. Had a drink, before being shown to our table overlooking the garden area to the rear. We choose the menu to give us a variety of tastes to experience. The service given was very attentive, but not intrusive. Professional attention to detail, with the food tried , exciting both our taste buds and conversation. Would recommend during the week, as not too busy.

  • 5/5 Andrew R. 3 years ago on Google
    went here for a business meeting, was not disappointed

  • 5/5 Vipin D. 3 years ago on Google
    Brilliant food and service worth every penny. Had a fantastic birthday thanks to everyone at the restaurant.

  • 5/5 Popo S. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful food, ambience and customer service.

  • 5/5 Christopher B. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent decor, service and food to match

  • 5/5 chandni k. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful experience, the staff are so lovely! One of the best dining experiences we've had.

  • 5/5 Lee C. 3 years ago on Google
    An incredible dining experience and the dishes were simply the best we have ever had. The staff were sensational and attentive and would highly recommend dining here.

  • 5/5 Abigail J. 3 years ago on Google
    Great experiece. Started at the lovely bar, them moved to the tables. Very professional and the service was 10/10. I would recommend teh duck and lamb the meat was delicious and the flavour was breathtaking. Thank you for making our date night special!

  • 5/5 Gurpz M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, we tried the tasting menu and the food was delicious, so much variety and the flavours were out of this world. Great experience and i would highly recommend this place to everyone.

  • 5/5 Nitish R. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food

  • 5/5 Handi S. 3 years ago on Google
    Highly recommended fine dining experience in Birmingham. Excellent food, staff and ambience. Despite current restriction, it is still a great place to celebrate special occasions.

  • 3/5 Duncan H. 3 years ago on Google
    It started out fairly well but we were soon pouring our own drinks (first-world problem, I know). Not something you would expect from a top-tier restaurant. The staff saw us doing this even, never offered to do it for us and still never rectified the issue for the rest of the night. The waiter didn't know what tapenade was. Again, at this level, they really should know every item on the menu. And we waited about 20 minutes to catch someone's eye to get the bill. We were joking that we were invisible to every member of staff. At one point I got up to find the toilet, wandering around looking lost and again, nobody stopped to assist. The food is very good, not quite amazing but the service was appalling for this level. You could get away with it at The Harvester but not here.

  • 4/5 Jackie Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing decor, beautiful building, great flavours

  • 3/5 Mick D. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is good but it lacks the polish you would expect from a top class establishment. It seems to have lost its previous exclusivity

  • 5/5 Harrison W. 3 years ago on Google
    Best food, very friendly staff, regularly great character. They charge reasonable rates and the food quality is awesome. Kudos.

  • 3/5 Sarah D. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was good but not spectacular. Disappointed that they ' forgot' the £ 200 we paid.

  • 5/5 FIRAT G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was an excellent experience. Their hospitality and food were fantastic. Places to go again and again. (Original) Mükemmel bir deneyimdi. Misafirperverlikleri ve yemekleri olağanüstüydü. Tekrar tekrar gidilecek yerlerden.

  • 4/5 Sharon H. 3 years ago on Google
    Attentive staff, pleasant setting, we had the tasting menu today which we had not had before due to limited choice on the lunch menu. Unusual flavours put together which worked well an experience we enjoyed very much. Limited soft drink choices maybe the introduction of mocktails?

  • 5/5 Jennifer P. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful meal!

  • 5/5 Claire A. 3 years ago on Google
    Went here in February for Valentine’s Day. Service was excellent, the food was divine. Catered for everything. The building and rooms look spectacular. Greeted with champagne on arrival. Couldn’t fault anything.

  • 5/5 Dave P. 3 years ago on Google
    very enjoyable

  • 4/5 Dave L. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and service

  • 5/5 Robert S. 3 years ago on Google
    Special meal

  • 5/5 Avery M. 3 years ago on Google
    We have not been here for a few years, and we tried a few different establishments in that time, so interested to see if it's stood the test of time. Pleased to say it passed with flying colours, the extended 'conservatory' style restaurant is a nice place to eat and the menus choices really good.

  • 5/5 Michael O. 3 years ago on Google
    The restaurant is extraordinary and broad, the food was yummy and the prices were very fair. rapidly, effective service and very friendly staff. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Warwick L. 3 years ago on Google
    Great restaurant, amazing food and impeccable service. Dine at home during lockdown has been a great treat.

  • 5/5 Iram S. 3 years ago on Google
    👍highly recommend this place

  • 5/5 Audi 4 years ago on Google
    You have to give Simpson's five stars. Also purnells in Birmingham city amazing TV personality top chef in the industry 👌👌👌.quality

  • 5/5 L B. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was amazing, very expensive a once in a lifetime experience.

  • 5/5 Ava W. 4 years ago on Google
    Great tasting menu!

  • 5/5 Julian H. 4 years ago on Google
    My fiancé and I visited for our valentines meal on Sunday. Tbh I was slightly disappointed by the limited 3 course menu. There were only 3 options per course. Due to this we both chose the same main and desert, normally we like to get different things so we can taste each others food and get a better feel for what the place is capable of. Maybe, the menu was intentionally limited because it was a Sunday or for some other reason. Despite this, what we did choose was excellent and the service was highly attentive. So much so I'm prepared to give the benefit of the doubt about the limited menu. My fiancé and I fully intend to go back and experience the tasting menu ASAP👌🏾.

  • 5/5 mark P. 4 years ago on Google
    Great restaurant, food is impeccable, service wonderful and such a wonderful environment to dine.👌

  • 5/5 Steve A. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food. Knowledgeable staff.

  • 5/5 Mary C. 4 years ago on Google
    Always a pleasurable experience

  • 4/5 Taran S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service, good food and wasn't busy! I had the Colours of Lisbon cocktail, which was simply bursting with a fruity flavour and the southern fried mushroom burger. One of the best vegan burgers ever! Only downside was that I didn't have many chips.

  • 3/5 Josephine K. 3 years ago on Google
    I was happy to see a high-end vegan restaurant in the second city but the food wasn’t the best- it was disappointing to see the amount of oil that dropped out of the mushroom burger- it could have been drained better and a bit if seasoning in the batter would be good too. I suspect the lasagna would be nice here and that’s definitely what I would order next time.

  • 5/5 Mark B. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing place. Great plant based food, super quality, great value, lovely atmosphere and staff are really friendly and helpful. We go a lot as it's the best around. 👍

  • 5/5 Alun S. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent good and excellent hosts!! Food isn't your classic meat substitutes found throughout the city, but bordering on a whole new cuisine. A must visit for any vegetarian or vegan

  • 5/5 Aleksandra 4 years ago on Google
    An amazing food and even better service. Such a great place! Will definitely visit again. One of the best vegan Sunday roasts, well done!

  • 1/5 Mark L. 3 years ago on Google
    Very poor. First booking we made before our holiday. Made our way there specially. Got there only to find it was closed.

  • 5/5 Harry O. 4 years ago on Google
    AMAZING!!! Meat eaters and vegans alike NEED to try this place. Full of fresh ideas and even fresher food! The ‘Bish and Chips’ is LEGENDARY, you will not believe that it isn’t fish! Banana Blossom WILL be the next big thing. The service was fantastic, with great serving staff. And the friendliness in the booking process (via emails with Frankie, one of the owners) was a delight. The whole experience was wonderful from start to finish. We can’t wait to come back! Thanks to everyone there, and compliments to the chef.

  • 3/5 Sophia M. 4 years ago on Google
    Our table was booked for 4PM on a Saturday and we were late because we couldn't find the place. Nobody answered the phone when I tried to call for directions but we made it in the end. The restaurant were fine about us being late and found us a table. The starter was great, but took a while to come out and then we had to wait a good while for our mains, which were unfortunately, disappointing. Our waitress was lovely and was more than happy to help us with anything we needed. We asked to move as the main area was too noisy with people gearing up for their night out. But our waitress opened up the restricted area so that we could eat and talk in peace. This is a fabulous idea, and I really hope it takes off, but a different locations / environment / atmosphere would be better suited.

  • 5/5 Alexander B. 4 years ago on Google
    3rd time here, amazed by the food every time. The staff are all lovely! Frankie and Becky are absolutely amazing and so friendly, they always go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. This is one of our favourite places to eat in Birmingham. Thank you! Alex and Jeffrey

  • 4/5 Drone N. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely places with a real ambience. Staff incredibly helpful, food delicious will go back again

  • 4/5 Paul O. 3 years ago on Google
    👍

  • 5/5 Tim H. 3 years ago on Google
    Providing a fabulous treat in these tricky times.

  • 5/5 Serin P. 3 years ago on Google
    My partner and I order from there on 24/04/2020 using deliveroo. We had some problems using deliveroo so I emailed them and they were so friendly and helpful. Food came quickly and packaging was great! The food is some of the best vegan food I have ever eaten. I had a BBQ burger and my partner had the Buffalo one. My partner is a meat eater and he said he was one of the best burgers he had ever had! I have been a couple of times before Covid-19 and every time I am so impressed. I can't say enough good things about this place and couldn't recommend this place enough. I'm looking forward to our next one already.

  • 4/5 george k. 4 years ago on Google
    I am not vegan but i can eat vegan food. The food was tasty but the potions were rediculous lt small. Also I don't get why restaurants like this will not have an original menu with let's say a proper vegan dish like tomatoes with rice or anything else and try to replicate vegan roast or pish and chips or macaroni no chease? I just don't get it. I prefer to go to a place that offers normal selection with vegan friendly options if any of our friends is vegan. Thank god they served alcohol as they are in a bar.

  • 4/5 Cher 4 years ago on Google
    😍 food was great. So was the service

  • 5/5 Derrick 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent.. the food was freshly cooked and very tasty the staff were very friendly and welcoming with excellent customer service skills.

  • 5/5 Antonina S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food, I love how this food tastes. Very nice place.

  • 5/5 Torquay M. 4 years ago on Google
    Wow, wow, wow! To go part vegan is brave, to go full vegan is dangerous. Behold the saviour of our planet with food that fulfils the beast within as well as fulfils our requirements of mother earth. Bravo x

  • 1/5 Lady T. 4 years ago on Google
    We were enticed to this establishment via a Facebook offer where you dine for half price but when we got there we wasn't allowed to use the voucher, the excuse being that "we have 2 menus and you ordered of the menu that's not included in the offer" although funnily enough this was not mentioned on the fb ad so i feel we were bamboozled into coming here under false pretenses. The service was poor they keep you waiting while they sit down at a diners table and talk and laugh away as if they're all friends and they are here to dine out and not serve customers and everytime you ask "excuse me can I please get some service?" You get told "I'm just dealing with this table first" and they carry on laughing away and this was the manager!! All the while you're kept waiting. The manager was rude and told us we had 10 minutes to go until we had to leave because the place was busy and the tables were needed for other diners even though our food had not arrived yet and there were 2 empty tables. The price of the food has gone up but the quality of the food has gone right down since the last time I came (I've been here once before). The cocktails cost you £9 each, I had to look twice to see if I was in a London West end bar or if I was still in Birmingham. I do not and would not recommend this place.

  • 5/5 Cool Kids C. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food, great staff. Thank you Enya and Frankie best vegan restaurants in Brum.

  • 5/5 bernadette m. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and service, highly recommended. Will definitely return. Many thanks.

  • 5/5 veronica h. 4 years ago on Google
    Brilliant if you are a vegan

  • 4/5 Elliott W. 4 years ago on Google
    I'm glad to have BA-HA as an option, and I'll definitely be back at some point, but on my first trip here I was left a little disappointed... The main (oyster mushroom chicken strips) was nice but the portion seemed small for the price (3 small pieces), and I'm pretty sure they resulted in some powerful wind. 😅 Service was helpful and friendly but not sure about the atmosphere - so dimly lit that reading the menu was a struggle, and the table we ate at was broken. I guess it's because of the area, but I'd much prefer this place if it were less 'high-end' and more down to earth/casual. Luckily we used the BOGOF promotion on the mains...

  • 5/5 Andy D. 4 years ago on Google
    Beer and food

  • 5/5 Gareth A. 4 years ago on Google
    Tasty food

  • 5/5 Kellie W. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious 'happens to be vegan' food and lovely friendly, knowledgable service

  • 5/5 Nicola H. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic tasty food and the staff were lovely too. I'll definately go back.

  • 5/5 jenni h. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing!

  • 5/5 Ta M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service ***** The food was amazing and the atmosphere was great. There was a Live band playing in the background. Exceeded expectations. Will definitely go back again.

  • 5/5 Amelia C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service, food and cocktails. Relaxing atmosphere

  • 5/5 Peter K. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food and really friendly service - highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Angela W. 4 years ago on Google
    Fabulous! Food is great with excellent portion sizes. Both myself as a veggie and my friend who eats meat loved it!The ambience is buzzing but also intimate. The manager and other staff are really concerned that their customers have a good experience. Birmingham was crying out for this type of place. I have always been disappointed by the city's other none meat restaurants that have rested on pretension and novelty value so I will definitely be back here!

  • 4/5 azza L. 4 years ago on Google
    Top notch, great quality vegan food, prices are well reasonable and the drinks are just as good great place to grab a good bite of vegan goodness.

  • 5/5 Anthony H. 4 years ago on Google
    Top notch vegan grub :)

  • 5/5 Kirsty C. 4 years ago on Google
    Fab atmosphere and brilliant service

  • 3/5 Sarah O. 4 years ago on Google
    The service was good. The food wasn't great though unfortuntely. The lasagne was very dry and a bit burned and very expensive considering you only get a few leaves with it. The bish everybody thought was watery and should have been thinner with thicker batter. Was really disappointed actually as we had all heard great things.

  • 5/5 karen s. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful vegan food and brilliant service.

  • 5/5 Milly J. 4 years ago on Google
    Yummy food, lovely service, fab drinks and lovely live music :)

  • 5/5 Rupin P. 4 years ago on Google
    Had the Kentucky burger which consisted of mushroom oyster patties. Top stuff. Great for vegans as the whole menu is vegan so spoilt for choice. Service was as good as the food. For sure the best vegan restaurant in Birmingham. As for the Kentucky burger-also a top contender of Birmingham's best burgers.

  • 5/5 Jaspreet 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best vegan restaurants in the UK - I am a veteran in the game and have sampled many vegan dishes. Highly recommend to all - Kentucky burger is 10/10.

  • 5/5 Harpal 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful food, friendly service. All in all an outstanding experience. I went for the Kentucky burger, would highly recommend. Amazingly seasoned, beautiful gourmet chips accompany.

  • 4/5 Caroline W. 4 years ago on Google
    Didn't try any food but the cocktails were really nice.

  • 5/5 Joe C. 3 years ago on Google
    Was lucky enough to get a reservation for their re-opening day after lockdown for the Alfresco pop up. We had the set lunch menu. It was great to get out and socialise in such a lovely setting. Although it was sunny it was a little chilly but they have outside heaters and provided Blankets if needed.

  • 3/5 Tony C. 2 years ago on Google
    Unfortunately I was a little underwhelmed. On entrance front of house is excellent and it seems impressive but the dining area lacked character. We chose the taster menu and although there was an obvious amount of skill on display in terms of execution, the flavour combinations did not work for me on a large number of plates.

  • 5/5 Andy L. 2 years ago on Google
    Food and service was excellent, just what you would expect from a Michelin star restaurant.

  • 5/5 Lea Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic experience. Wonderful food and fabulous staff.

  • 5/5 Maxine B. 2 years ago on Google
    Decided to come to Simpsons for my birthday meal. Great service, lovely people and the meal was delicious.

  • 5/5 Matt P. 2 years ago on Google
    I've had a moderate amount of Michelin starred tasting menus and this was easily a favourite. Everything was perfect and amazing. The wine pairings were unique and wonderful as well. Looking forward to going back as soon as I can!

  • 5/5 Ciaran M. 2 years ago on Google
    Incredible food, attentive staff, and great company. You definitely get more than enough for your money. We will definitely be recommending Simpsons to others.

  • 4/5 Bryan S. 2 years ago on Google
    A great night was had by all. The food and service just didn’t hit the mark for the 5 stars. Service was strange from the arrival. We were rushed with cocktails when we had no plan to linger. We were starving! and for dinner service. It wasn’t very warm. Functional would be the best way to describe it. The leaf with mushroom, cheese and truffle was probably the weakest dish of the night. Lamb was 😋😋😋

  • 5/5 anita r. 2 years ago on Google
    An explosion of the most flavours in ur mouth... can't wait to go again again n again!! My fave place

  • 5/5 Catalin M. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food and drinks. Outstanding service. Really nice atmosphere. Really recommended this place for an exceptional experience. Outstanding

  • 5/5 Johnny 1 year ago on Google
    A high price, for high quality. It’s fascinating how exquisite British cuisine and local ingredients can be. That’s what captivated me the most. Overall perfection is present in every aspect of the restaurant, from the staff, toilets, utensils, etc. A place where I would gladly eat on a daily basis.

  • 5/5 Sunny1702 (. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food and staff are fantastic, every dish is well explained so well and vegetarian options are fantastic, I would say they could do with having some music for ambience.

  • 5/5 Wendy L. 10 months ago on Google
    Went to enjoy the Eureka Cook Experience today with a friend. I am a regular dinner of Simpsons and this if I am honest was the best day iv spent. Met some fabulous people and we all got on real well. The Tutor Nathan was Excellent. He really knew his stuff and is an absolutely credit to Very Best fine dinning restaurant there is in my opinion!!!! Lewis was also fabulous. Every bit of the day was the best!!!!! Thank you everyone for making my day so memorable!!!!

  • 2/5 Dianne W. 8 months ago on Google
    In the last month I’ve dined at Simpsons twice, the first time was to celebrate two birthdays, over the years I’ve dined there many times & loved it, this last twice we’ve all been very disappointed, they’ve cut down dramatically on the little extra complimentary mouthfuls you would get between courses, which were delicious, I was there for Sunday on the one occasion & mid week for the other, when I booked for the second occasion I was told that the menu would be the same as never changed it, which I found unbelievable, but she was quite right , it was exactly the same, there were 3 main courses to choose from, one of which had a £20 supplement, the food itself tasted lovely but the portions were tiny, I didn’t expect very much , but maybe a little more the we had, it took us very little time to eat our meal & came away feeling, what a wast of money, & never to be repeated

  • 5/5 Iain L. 7 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Took my wife to Simpsons for our anniversary dinner. Turned out to be a special culinary experience. The restaurant has a nice garden, comfortable lounges, a gorgeous private dining room, but the main dining hall was a bit simple and somewhat disappointing. You can see the kitchen through glass panels but its not an open kitchen. We selected the tasting menu (gbp 130) but skipped the wine pairing ( gbp 90) because I wanted a special wine to celebrate our anniversary. The wine list has good breadth, covering wines from all corners of the world, a decent selection of wines by the glass but it lacked depth especially in Burgundy. I selected the Piper Heidseck Rare 2008, which impressively, was offered by the glass (gbp35) to start. It lived up to its reputation, full of vibrancy and complexity. However, I struggled to find a wine to match the occasion and menu, so I called for help from the resident sommelier. He walked me through options, probing my preferences and knowledge of wines and to my surprise revealed he had wines to offer that were not on the list! He rattled off some names but I was not moved, then he mentioned Coche Dury! My eyes lit up - this was imho the best white Burgundy maker. The sommelier offered us three possibilities from Coche Dury, the Meursault, Bourgogne and Aligote. He explained that they were only allocated 3 bottles of the Meursault per year by the winemaker, and since this wine is so difficult to buy, let alone find it in a restaurant, I went for it. The Coche Dury Meursault did not disappoint. It was fireworks on the palate and kept improving in the glass, and it was a wonderful accompaniment to the brilliant food.

  • 5/5 Helen B. 8 months ago on Google
    Beautiful place with amazing food and great service. Opted for the supplement lobster and I’m glad I did it was so tasty and presentation was spot on as to be expected of a restaurant of this quality


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  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
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    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Healthy options
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    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
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  • Dining options
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    • ✓️ Dinner
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