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La Galleria

Restaurant Italian restaurant

An extensive menu of Italian specialties & made-to-order pizzas in a traditional setting. People often mention Italian, service, recommend, restaurant, staff, delicious, good, lovely, experience, friendly,


Address

5A Ethel St, Birmingham B2 4BG, United Kingdom

Website

www.lagalleriaitalianrestaurant.co.uk

Contact

+44 121 643 5933

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1.2K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Friday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Saturday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Monday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Tuesday: 12 PM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Italian (28) service (26) recommend (22) restaurant (19) staff (18) delicious (17) good (16) lovely (14) experience (13) friendly (12)
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  • 4/5 Claire P. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautifully furnished place to eat when you fancy a high standard Italian, though I picked English. Could not resist the thought of lamb this first visit, pancake was not the usual soft floppy but pleasant nevertheless with ice cream plus best sweetest white wine ever. Excellent waiter service.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Holly C. 1 year ago on Google
    A fantastic, authentic Italian restaurant near the station and centre of Birmingham. I had my 6yr old son with me and the staff were fantastic with him, made him feel so at ease and special. They were very informative about the menu and options, really attentive and friendly. We all had pizzas which were delicious, so light and tasty. Will definitely return. In the words of my son "Best pizza I've ever had!".
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 India K. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious. Amazing experience and good quality and value for money. Authentic italian food! Would recommend to everyone. Five star service.. maybe a bit rushed. But all good.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J1 2 years ago on Google
    Wooow what can I say??!! This place is highly recommended!! Food was amazing, fresh delicious!! I love authentic foods, Real family businesses! We met the owner he was lovely, staff was amazing!! Food was hot, very tasty On point!! Thank you so much! Definitely come again!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Priya B. 2 years ago on Google
    This was next level gorgeous. Went to celebrate my birthday and was not disappointed! The flavours were divine. And the bruschetta and formaggio di caprine were mouthwateringly delicious, I could have those every day and be content! The staff were so lovely and thoughtful (adding an extra piece to our starters as we were a table of three) and asking if we wanted extra garlic – YES! and the décor was stunning. Can’t recommend enough and can’t wait to go back again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Judy G. 2 years ago on Google
    Pizza was a huge disappointment. The menu stated ‘buffalo mozzarella' but there wasn’t much of it and couldn’t taste it. Pizza was cold, almost stale like, and there wasn’t enough tomato sauce base, also couldn’t taste it. However, the pasta was delicious and exactly how it is in Italy; al dente with just enough sauce, which was very flavourful. Only a little pricy for a vegetarian dish. It is a lovely restaurant but unfortunately the pizza was really disappointing so only 2/5 stars.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul S. 1 year ago on Google
    First visit here and it won't be our last. Great atmosphere, warm and friendly welcome and service. Very tasty food from an extensive menu. Promptly provided without feeling rushed. Thank you very much.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephen B. 1 year ago on Google
    Popped in for a quick dinner before a concert. Delicious pizza and incredible service. We saw others having desserts and they looked amazing - we wished we'd had a bit more time here. Highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Red S. 5 months ago on Google
    I'm thrilled to share my delightful experience at La Galleria. Having frequented the restaurant in the past, we recently returned and were pleased to find that everything we loved about it remained unchanged. The owner's warm greetings and the familiar sense of humor created a welcoming atmosphere, instantly making us feel at home. The highlight of our visit was undoubtedly the food. We indulged in a variety of dishes, including lasagna, chicken with pancetta and mushroom sauce, swordfish, and a pizza. Each dish was a culinary delight, with everyone in our group thoroughly enjoying their meals. The consistent quality and delicious flavors affirmed our fond memories of dining at La Galleria. The prospect of returning to this Italian gem was already on our minds as we left. The overall experience, from the warm welcome to the delectable food, left us eager to revisit and create more wonderful memories. La Galleria continues to be a top choice for those seeking a delightful dining experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 123456789 9. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Italian food I’ve ever had. High quality, low prices, generous portions. Couldn’t ask for any more. My only criticism would be that I’d prefer the olives to be big fresh ones, but they’re probably too hard to source anyway.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kazuko O. 2 years ago on Google
    The moment you step into the restaurant you’ll feel the warmth of the servers. Before commenting on their dishes, I’d like to say that the servers were exceptional! They were very attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and more. Our experience here became a whole lot better because of the staff. Now, for the food! I’ve eaten quite a lot of authentic Italian food, and La Galleria sits right at the fence of authenticity. The dishes we ate were delicious given the price, but if authentic Italian food is what you’re looking for, you might be slightly disappointed here. Just slight. I’d still eat here again though!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel S. 3 years ago on Google
    Stumbled upon this gem, fantastic food and service

  • 5/5 Ewelina K. 1 year ago on Google
    I loved that place and Italy. You feel at home in this restaurant, you are greeted warmly and shake hands when we leave. Lovely Italian music, delicious food and wine. Cozy and romantic place, Excellent service and especially the Ram waiter😘 I fully recommend and see you La Galleria, all the best 🍀👏

  • 5/5 Hatice Y. 3 years ago on Google
    tried both pasta and pizza here - both amazing and tasty! i love this place so much, The staff is lovely, the atmosphere is great and you do get your money's worth food! Recommend

  • 5/5 Manpreet K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food! A bit busy but we didn’t mind it. Staff is very friendly and professional!

  • 5/5 Szabolcs T. 3 years ago on Google
    We went for an after work dinner yesterday with my friend and we are still amazed how amazing everything was. The place is stunning and immaculate the staff is the friendliest I have ever seen. We tried their garlic bread, carbonara, risotto with chicken & prawns, black forest cake and cheesecake it was delightful. Portions are huge I couldn’t have anything else to eat until lunch time today. Elena was so lovely, nicest person I have ever met. Wish everyone in the world would be like her and the world would be a much nicer place. I can not wait to go back again, do recommend this place. Also it’s a bonus that they participate in the eat out help out scheme so go and try it out :). Well done guys, we love you Elena you really made our day with your kindness x

  • 5/5 AMinah K. 3 years ago on Google
    Soo delicious,, the dough used for the pizza soo nice and fresh. Delicious lasagne & pizza Risotto is nice but i like it softer. Calamari is nice. Overall nice experience and ill be back again.

  • 4/5 Kevin M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice Italian restaurant. Friendly service and decent food.

  • 5/5 Eve J. 3 years ago on Google
    The nicest Italian I’ve been too, lovely family atmosphere, Incredible service and food! Could not recommend more!

  • 5/5 Filip C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great Italian spot, the quality of food is very good, selection of different dishes with daily specials only add to the experience. Our waiter was very attentive and knowledgeable, which made our business evening a very relaxed experience, where we were taken care of and led through the dinner. Atmosphere could be a bit better, bright lights and general ‘open plan’ takes away the atmosphere but it’s still a 5 star place for me.

  • 5/5 David H. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food & great service. Staff very friendly & always happy to help. Best Italian in Birmingham

  • 5/5 Vera H. 11 months ago on Google
    Had some delicious pasta! The staff very friendly and the admosphere was a lil fancy bust mostly quite romantic. Very well decorated. I would definitely come back here. The pricing is also very nice for what you get.... And don't get me started on the dessert.... Heaven!

  • 5/5 Alexander K. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful atmosphere inside, attentive servers and good hosts, made you feel welcome on a rainy English day. The food was spectacular, simply said. The pastas were all very creamy and rich with sauces, the chicken and vegetables well cooked and still juicy with flavor. The calamari was not that breaded like it typically is in pubs and I have to say it was so good. Risotto was dense so beware! I couldn’t finish itThe manager and owner ended up coming over and asking how everything was and that meant a lot to my dad and I. Good people, really want to make sure you Enjoy your experience. 5/5. Will be back next time in Birmingham

  • 5/5 Foreverb05 -. 10 months ago on Google
    Quite pricy but for a special occasion its really good! Waitress we had was charismatic and friendly. Food was quick, spectacular and really filling. Can't really think of anything negative with my experience. Would recommend for sure!

  • 5/5 Dominic H. 9 months ago on Google
    The food was delicious and it came quickly too! The service is great as well Lovely place to eat, would definitely recommend!

  • 5/5 Rob k. 9 months ago on Google
    The Milanese is how it should be, traditional and delicious down to the final herbs. The ice cream is unreal, the real deal. Fantastic. Perfect atmosphere to enjoy this.

  • 4/5 Susan Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Second time eating here food was lovely service was great and dessert was gorgeous. And food was served quickly, Wish there was a non alcoholic menu for non drinkers.

  • 5/5 ALS 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food, excellent service, most wonderful and polite staff. Great place to start our evening.

  • 5/5 Nika X. 4 months ago on Google
    Honestly the best place to go! The food and service is amazing. Been there twice and every time the experience has been outstanding. Honestly couldn’t recommend more !!! Definitely the best place to go out for a romantic meal or for a dinner date with a friend! Such an amazing place and food is absolutely beautiful!!!

  • 5/5 Si C. 5 months ago on Google
    Loved this place. Was a nice family run place with a great atmosphere. Staff couldn’t do enough to help and were very proactive with a high chair as our party had young children. The food was delicious and can high recommend the pizzas, you can see them being freshly made. I’ve lived and worked in Birmingham city centre for years and never been here. Will be revisiting again very soon.

  • 4/5 Jay S. 8 months ago on Google
    The restaurant has a nice vibe and décor. We went for a lunch on a Friday and did not have to wait for a table. The menu offers a decent variety of food to choose from. I really enjoyed the calamari fritti. The dishes were decently presented with a good service overall. I definitely recommend it for anybody wanting to try great Italian food.

  • 5/5 kudos p. 4 months ago on Google
    If you want real authentic Italian food this is the place. It deserves a Mitchellin star. This family run restaurant unbelievable. KUDOS TO EVERYONE WHO MADE THIS A REMEMABLE DAY ON MY FATHERS BIRTHDAY WORTH EVERY PENNY. ANY DISH YOU ORDER, ORDER SOME BREAD AS YOU WILL BE MOPPING UP THE SAUCE AND ORDER THEIR BEST RED ON THE MENU WONDERFUL.

  • 5/5 Elena D. 5 months ago on Google
    Myself and my work colleagues had a lovely Italian meal at La Galleria. A lovely traditional Italian restaurant in Birmingham city centre. The staff were friendly and welcoming, we all thoroughly enjoyed the food and It was reasonably priced. I had the lasagne, it was one of the best lasagna’s I have eaten! I would really recommend.

  • 5/5 Sara W. 6 months ago on Google
    Large group of 36, which the restaurant managed really well in terms of meals coming out together and finding who had ordered what 😀. The food was very good, everyone I spoke to enjoyed their meal. I had a tasty vegetarian pasta. And the wait staff were lovely, keeping the drinks flowing and still smiling when people turned up who hadn't preordered or people couldn't remember their orders and all that crazy stuff. Definitely would recommend!

  • 2/5 A P. 3 years ago on Google
    We booked the table on the back of the Google reviews but we will not be returning or recommending. Although the service was polite and helpful, the ambience of the restaurant resembled being in a holiday resort canteen. The food was really bland and didn’t seem to use very quality ingredients... the fillet steak I had was dry and not cooked according to my preference and the rack of lamb was extremely overcooked and lost in the sauce.

  • 5/5 MissJMaslow 3 years ago on Google
    I went here a couple of years ago on a short trip to Birmingham and I still think about their delicious spaghetti carbonara on a regular basis. If they are anything like back then, I totally recommend this place!

  • 5/5 Chineye O. 3 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed the food and great service

  • 5/5 Bianca L. 3 years ago on Google
    The best. Thank you to all the staff.

  • 5/5 Richard T. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place. Staff are extremely polite and helpful. Will be returning. Highly recommend

  • 5/5 Ben K. 3 years ago on Google
    This is one of the best Italian restaurants you will ever eat in. The food is awesome!

  • 5/5 Nadia A. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was excellent, customer service excellent its a proper bargain with proper Italian food loved it

  • 5/5 Andrea H. 3 years ago on Google
    This our favourite restaurant, food and service is of a high standard. The staff make the environment friendly and welcoming.

  • 5/5 Maria H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Amazing food I liked it very much Well done (Original) Καταπληκτικό φαγητό Μου άρεσε παρά πολύ μπραβο Σας

  • 5/5 Simiah S. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is amazing

  • 5/5 Desmund D. 3 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere,decoration,and service. spaghetti is normal,Prown starter is perfect,but totally expensive. The gentleman that served was lovely very attentive but not over the top. We had an amazing meal very relaxed and all covid safe. Thank you for a lovely evening. We will definitely be back

  • 5/5 Gareth W. 3 years ago on Google
    This was my first ever visit to La Galleria. I went with a friend who was visiting. Inside the restaurant is well set out with very good decor and clean. The staff members were all very pleasant, chatty and very helpful. The food we had was excellent quality. I would definitely pay another visit and recommend anyone to give it a go.

  • 5/5 Terry F. 3 years ago on Google
    What a treasure! A family run restaurant in Birmingham City centre. The food is excellent and obviously a passion of the owner who states as everything Is made fresh, anything can be ordered - I ordered an off menu main of Tagliatelle with Mushroom and chicken and was treated to an amazing dish, full of flavour! Would highly recommend!

  • 4/5 Ergun S. 5 years ago on Google
    A genuine Italian restaurant that's independent, Excellent and friendly service, plenty of vegetarian options. Good pricing. Would recommend.😊

  • 5/5 Erin 3 years ago on Google
    We really enjoyed our visit to this restaurant a few weeks ago. Super friendly staff with excellent service - some of the best in Birmingham. Our starters, mains, and gelato were all delicious and great value too - can tell they use fresh ingredients. Love the authentic Italian atmosphere as well.

  • 5/5 Sarah O. 3 years ago on Google
    Really good experience. Firstly, I'd forgotten my mask and realised as I'd arrived. I told the owner and he gave me a disposable one so as not to interrupt the evening. Secondly, the service was excellent. Orders taken swiftly and arrived in good time. Thirdly, the food was excellent 👌 Would highly recommend to anyone. Great experience, close to transport and you'll be supporting an independent business.

  • 5/5 David P. 5 years ago on Google
    Don’t just a book by its cover. La Galleria is humble by looks alone. This family run Italian business is big, bright and full of character. The food; my god the food is good. As I sat and attended to by caring staff I looked out and saw the chefs hard at work. The hard work results in Italian dishes that are sublime. This is some of the best Italian food I’ve ever experienced. That includes food I’ve eaten in Italy.

  • 1/5 Sandeep D. 3 years ago on Google
    Have not been here yet but I am just warning other familys not to book if you are thinking of going after 5pm.just got off the phone to the manager who said its his resteraunt and his policy that he will not take bookings wit children after 5 or 5.30 as children can be noisy and will disturb other diners

  • 5/5 rach s. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic! We had a beautiful meal with this Italian last night for my mums 60th, last minute booking and made us fresh gluten free pasta on a late notice basis that was just delicious! All meals were perfect portions, fresh and almost entirely home made! Staff were so kind and wonderful service! Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Anu G. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent fresh and light food. Great service

  • 4/5 Sarah F. 3 years ago on Google
    Really good food and pleasant ambience after a busy morning shopping. Friendly service and a very nice glass of wine too!

  • 5/5 Lee B. 3 years ago on Google
    I attended La Galleria on recomendation and its reviews . Im not keen italian food fan but this was a Birthday meal for my girlfreind. What can i say ,the food was delicious with good portion sizes set in a lovely environment. I rarely give 5 stars but credit due where credits due.Mama Mia

  • 5/5 Becky L. 3 years ago on Google
    Homely, friendly, family run, traditional Italian - not many of them around! The food was gorgeous - try the gnocchi!

  • 5/5 Chrissie T. 3 years ago on Google
    First visit, great food and staff were friendly and very welcoming. Would definitely recommend, portion sizes are very good and prices to match. Can't wait to go back!

  • 5/5 T J. 3 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere. Authentic decor. Food was excellent. But most of all the service was first class. This is a gem of an italiam restaurant

  • 5/5 Nikita B. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful interior inside and food was of high quality too.

  • 5/5 Salvatore A. 3 years ago on Google
    One the best Italian restaurant I have dined in, including restaurants in Italy. Try Pasta carbonara (ask to be prepared in the traditional Italian way) and torta al pistacchio. Mandatory stop if you are in Birmingham.

  • 5/5 Barry C. 3 years ago on Google
    Pretty good. Tasty and unique flavorings.Highly recommend, definitely coming back.

  • 5/5 Ash 1. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was incredible, staff were lovely and the food arrived really quickly. Would recommend :)

  • 5/5 Sachin J. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and staff. Somw of the best pizza I've had.

  • 5/5 Tudorel I. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the few genuine Italian restaurants in Birmingham. Must try the Lassagna

  • 5/5 Selma O. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Italian restaurant in Birmingham. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Athmaja M. 3 years ago on Google
    amazing food and hospitality! took me back to Italy. Helena was the best waitress ever. I was having a bad day and she completely changed it for the better


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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