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Piccolino Birmingham

Restaurant Italian restaurant

Upscale chain restaurant with a contemporary interior & a menu of classic Italian specialties. People often mention service, great, Italian, restaurant, staff, friendly, atmosphere, time, lovely, experience,


Address

9 Brindley Pl, Birmingham B1 2HS, United Kingdom

Website

piccolinorestaurants.com

Contact

+44 121 634 3055

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (2K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Monday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 12 to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (26) great (19) Italian (18) restaurant (16) staff (16) friendly (15) atmosphere (13) time (13) lovely (12) experience (12)
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  • 4/5 polly t. 1 year ago on Google
    First visit to this restaurant. Very impressed. Service was excellent, everyone being polite and efficient. The food was lovely and was served very quickly. Thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will definitely be returning
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 A G. 1 year ago on Google
    Really looked forward to this meal after reading the reviews. Met family I hadn't seen for a while. We arrived and our table wasn't ready. We ordered cocktails and were offered a free glass of prosecco as compensation for the delayed table. Once at our table we were offered a free garlic bread. We ordered our food but had to ask for the wine menu. Our waiter repeatedly told us he was tired. We asked for water but were told they had no clean glasses. We had to stand up to get the staff's attention to order dessert. Really disappointing experience. Service was really terrible and that's a shame as the food wasn't bad. Oh well we will have to find another Italian to dine at when visiting central Birmingham.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steve C. 1 year ago on Google
    A thoroughly enjoyable experience from beginning to end. Service was great, friendly and helpful staff, and the food excellent. Wouldn't hesitate to return. Left with a smile and a full stomach.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JC G. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good Italian restaurant. Did not expect such a level of quality. I am rather picky about the seafood and I have to admit the prawns were perfectly cooked. The tiramisu is really homemade and very tasty. The staff is very friendly and helpful. All health and safety measures are in place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Holly Eden C. 11 months ago on Google
    Lovely food! Service was great also, every course was brilliant. Extensive wine list to choose from and the overall dining experience was fabulous. Just a side note if you don’t take to very rich desserts I’d go for the pavlova instead of the chocolate dishes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dharmy D. 2 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, went on Saturday evening, super busy but staff took time to make sure you welcomed, I recommend booking in advance Great gluten-free options My pasta dish was full of flavour cooked to perfection. Good wines and cocktails selections as well Overall great dinning experience with buzzing atmosphere and action to detail I throughly recommend eating out here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Aly D. 2 years ago on Google
    A nice Italian tucked a little way away from the city centre for food. The tables were a little tight for 4. Service was great, my glass was never empty, until the bottle was empty. 🥳 I had a lasagne with a side of veg, it was lovely. However my friend had the spinach tortellini which she said wasn’t great, and the portion size was tiny. I would maybe come back for a treat day, as price was bit on the expensive side and there are definitely some Italian chains that offer a great quality too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kml 2 years ago on Google
    With so many choices in this square. This restaurant was super. The staff where friendly and efficient. Again pet friendly for our guests. Italian food served in true Italian style, tasty fresh, with lots of wine to enjoy. The selection of breads and pasta cooked to perfection. Who can resist Calamari bruschetta and crabmeat. This a great place to dine.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Summer 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing atmosphere but the food is just okay, a bit disappointed but the staff are friendly so balanced the review a bit in a way 🙃
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shanice A. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely food

  • 5/5 Antonio P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Simply fantastic place .... excellent cuisine as well as all the staff who run it .... I felt at home ... (Original) Posto semplicemente fantastico....cucina ottima come del resto tutto il personale che lo gestisce....mi sono sentito a casa...

  • 5/5 Amiee C. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing all round, the cocktails are delish and the food is just WOW, infact words can't describe the flavours and the explosions on the taste buds....Then add the atmosphere and staff, it's just perfect!

  • 4/5 Dean Karen L. 4 years ago on Google
    decent food

  • 5/5 Terri D. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service great food

  • 5/5 Marissa L. 4 years ago on Google
    Great vegetarian and vegan menu, with big portions of pasta. Amazing service from Justin, very helpful and on the ball!

  • 5/5 karmenebanks 1 year ago on Google
    Gorgeous Restaurant and the food was amazing. A party of six ladies and the manager made us feel very welcome last night. Thank you

  • 5/5 Bharat C. 2 years ago on Google
    Really lovely restaurant. Great food and staff are all really friendly and helpful.

  • 5/5 Kya L. 1 year ago on Google
    I was served by Joanna & Areti the service was fantastic. Our glasses were topped up all night with no prompt. The food was fantastic and they were very vigilant of our table ensuring all our food came out on time. I'd love to come back!

  • 5/5 Umesh C. 4 years ago on Google
    If any one asked where I would go for Italian food This the first place I would say.. food is always on point

  • 5/5 Peaches S. 1 year ago on Google
    Had the best mid week lunch today. Food was brilliant but service made the experience 10/10. Many thanks to Areti who made sure we had a great time, navigated me through the menu so I didn’t have to compromise my diet plan. Definitely recommend for both a special occasion or just catching up with friends .

  • 5/5 Sophie 1 year ago on Google
    Me and a few friends visited for the January 50% offer and food was incredible. Complimentary shot of limoncello came with the bill which was lovely! I have returned since just for a few nibbles and was again really pleased with the service

  • 5/5 Дана �. 1 year ago on Google
    Best Italian restaurant in Birmingham! You should visit it 100%, and also amazing location in the posh place. Cozy atmosphere, cocktails 5/5, delicious food. The general manager and bartender are very nice and pleasant men, the waiters are attentive and smiling. There is a great summer terrace outside, plenty of space, beautiful pink trees, it's a pleasure to sit over a cup of coffee, as well as real Italian pizza and more. The manager is very worried and cares about the comfort of the guests. I recommend visiting this place for sure.

  • 5/5 Gemma F. 11 months ago on Google
    Came across this place shortly after arriving in Birmingham for the first time. The food was outstanding and the service was brilliant. We were served by Raf and he is a credit to the business. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area and will definitely be back the next time we visit.

  • 5/5 Mei M. 11 months ago on Google
    The mushroom ravioli and chocolate lava cake are nice. I preferred the pasta to be softer and chocolate mint ice cream the waiter was helpful to note down my request. He introduced me the lemon liquor that is what typical Italian would take at the end of the course for digestion. I learned something new and enjoyed the meal :) I would recommend piccolini. Nice food, service and ambience.

  • 5/5 James Prichard (. 10 months ago on Google
    Thank you for such lovely service Joanna & Astrida, and other attentive staff that helped choose and serve nice Gavi. Great pre-Elton vibe in this Italian, super rendition of fragrant Italian standards. Will come back.

  • 5/5 Tene C. 9 months ago on Google
    Have been here several times over several years and the food never disappoints. Service is always friendly, kind and accommodating. Seafood is always fresh and deliciously prepared. Highly recommended for a special occasion or an delightful time out, lunch or dinner.

  • 4/5 C. M. 10 months ago on Google
    Good food variety, the menu contains a variety of foods, from steaks, pasta to fish, and pizza. The portions are quite small for the price that you pay, and probably because it is Brindley Place, all the prices are pumped out. The chicken was good, but on the dry side, so I couldn't eat it all. The new potatoes taste good, but I asked them with fresh parsley, and I received them with a cooled basil mix. There is no parking around the restaurant. However, there is a Q Park a few steps away. The staff was very friendly and professional. The restaurant design is ok ish, slightly aged and very dark inside.

  • 5/5 Geoff C. 9 months ago on Google
    Came her with work colleagues, and they managed to fit our large group in without a reservation. Friendly service and good food. Larger than expected portion sizes for this type of restaurant.

  • 5/5 Chunguan G. 10 months ago on Google
    Great food and amazing service!! Special thanks to Joanna who served our table, friendly and welcoming all the time! Strongly recommended this restaurant.

  • 5/5 mashalux 6 months ago on Google
    Went there for a lunch on Friday with my daughter for her birthday meal. We were greeted by lovely friendly lady waiter and straight away were seated at nice table by the window. We ordered strawberry and lime cider for a drink which was absolutely delicious and my daughter had a soft drink. We have 2 types of chicken as a main and courgette fries and greens and new season potatoes as a side dish . All was fresh, chicken was so tender and food was brought within a very little waiting time. As always it was very nice experience and we will be returning for a meal next time when we visit Brum. 29.10.23. Another visit and another great meal. Pan fried sea bream was so delicious and so big portion- I had to take half of it home for my mum to try. We also had pasta with chicken- very tasty and roasted potatoes, house salad and of course fried courgette. Services was kind and professional. Very happy customers.

  • 5/5 V2 cleaning c. 5 months ago on Google
    Beautiful place, great atmosphere and the food was amazing. Special thanks to Antonio for serving us & making sure we had everything we needed.

  • 5/5 vera lucia n. 5 months ago on Google
    I’ve been a regular customer at Piccolino Birmingham and I love this place. The staff are very so friendly and take care of all your needs. Gianni and Danilo especially as they run and manage the restaurant incredibly professionally and make sure the food, the service and drinks are at their very best. In comparison to other restaurante this one really gives me, my family and my guests much more than a restaurant experience.

  • 4/5 Matthew P. 6 months ago on Google
    Piccolino served us really tasty food. The setting is more relaxed than formal, still enjoyable and feels sophisticated. Would dine here again!

  • 4/5 Brumtownvloggers 8 months ago on Google
    Lovelly little place set behind brindley place. Food was lovely with a great atmosphere. So many Italian restaurants seem to be failing in brum so I hope this one stays open. As all restaurants now a bit pricey. It’s the sort of place u go on a special occasion. Will be going bank to try other food on the menu.

  • 3/5 Michelle D. 3 years ago on Google
    Came with my better half the service as always was top notch.. the food was even better. One of the waitress that served us wasn’t very friendly and had a straight poker face but very much enjoyed my meal despite being a bit sour start

  • 4/5 Greg M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great!

  • 5/5 O. H. 3 years ago on Google
    A great Italian restaurant

  • 5/5 Rickey B. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, good vibe, great selection of drinks and great service.

  • 3/5 Ram B. 3 years ago on Google
    Bit expensive. But ok all round

  • 5/5 ayia t. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service, good food ,highly recommend

  • 5/5 Sandra L. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food and fabulous staff!

  • 4/5 조문경 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious and friendly! The server was wearing a mask and talking quickly, so it was a little difficult to understand, but they responded brightly from order to checkout. Even in the middle of the meal, they keep asking if they need anything more or if the food is okay. The amount of food is large. The fried chicken breast~ was crispy, soft and very tasty. Garlic bread as a starter, pizza and chicken breast dish (without side) as the main, water and cola as a drink. The promotion was £20 off and the final was £34. (Original) 맛있고 친절합니다! 서버가 마스크 끼고 빠르게 말해서 좀 알아듣기 힘들었지만 주문부터 계산까지 내내 밝게 응대해줬습니다. 식사 중간에도 더 필요한거 없는지 음식 괜찮은지 계속 물어봐줍니다. 음식 양은 많은 편입니다. fried chicken breast~가 바삭하고 부드럽고 매우 맛있었습니다. 스타터로 갈릭브레드, 메인으로 피자와 닭가슴살요리(사이드 없이), 음료로 물과 콜라 시켰습니다. 프로모션으로 20파운드 할인받아 최종 34파운드 정도 나왔습니다.

  • 5/5 Vasiliki M. 3 years ago on Google
    The most beautiful restaurant in town. I'm impressed with the excellent customer service. The food was a dream. Totally recommend this place!

  • 5/5 Elena D. 3 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, fantastic service. Food is tasty, good selection of wine.

  • 5/5 Chrissy L. 3 years ago on Google
    I've been dining at Piccolino Birmingham for many years. Food, wine and service top class. Celebrated my birthday today with a lovely lemon sole dish. Highly recommended...

  • 5/5 gary h. 3 years ago on Google
    my favourite italian in Birmingham - Number one all the way - cant get enough of the place beautiful food in nice surroundings

  • 5/5 Jeremy R. 3 years ago on Google
    Relaxed atmosphere and authentic Italian feel. Good service. Great food and decent portion sizes. Nice sitting outside in the enclosed heated porch area. Good safe location and secure parking nearby.

  • 5/5 Life of the Simms F. 3 years ago on Google
    We had a lovely experience at Piccolino tonight. The food was Tasty and flavorsome. The service was quick and the Food was Hot.

  • 5/5 Victoria N. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely awesome! We came here on a Sunday evening, having had a positive experience recently with the Piccolino chain) we thought we would give it another go. Vegan menu is perfect, varied and super fresh. The staff are professional, all wearing masks At all times, and keeping comfortable distance whilst serving. They are so attentive and friendly and took extra care whilst taking our order. The manager was so welcoming, and we were seated promptly after having our temperatures taken with a non contact thermometer. The food is fresh and hot. So happy we decided to come here, a must if you are travelling to Birmingham, you won’t be disappointed. ♥️

  • 5/5 Monir A. 3 years ago on Google
    Really nice food and incredible atmosphere. Starters and mains were brilliant. Especially the courgette fries. However, the dessert was not great

  • 4/5 David P. 4 years ago on Google
    Magnificent food. Swanky surrounds. Formulaic Service. I don’t know, as lovely as eating at these more esteemed restaurants is, it can feel devoid of warmth. I like a place that feels homely, informal, a place I can see myself spending a lot of time in its company having a chin wag with people. Piccolino is exceptional at delivering quality Italian food in a formal environment.

  • 4/5 Pritesh P. 4 years ago on Google
    Food is decent, a little on the pricey side, but overall it is a nice little find

  • 1/5 Kilo J. 3 years ago on Google
    Every dish was cold. We was rushed out due to table bookings. Poor customer service. NEVER AGAIN.

  • 5/5 Cassie R. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious food and beautiful atmosphere

  • 5/5 dpjall 3 years ago on Google
    Service was amazing, food was beyond amazing

  • 2/5 Christabel G. 3 years ago on Google
    Good pricing, enjoyed the food but service was a little slow and cutleries were just putted on the wood tables outside and not even on a tissue or little napkin. I am complaining about this because there were dust on the tables.

  • 4/5 Platinum Beauty E. 3 years ago on Google
    Really lovely staff, great atmosphere

  • 4/5 Kevin M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice Italian restaurant. Not cheap, but not eye wateringly expensive

  • 5/5 Rob B. 3 years ago on Google
    Just unbelievable best food i have ever had great friendly staff and spotless will be returning that's for sure

  • 5/5 NTM E. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice tasting food

  • 4/5 Kira 3 years ago on Google
    I had the crab ravioli, it was pretty nice, pasta tasted fresh. Service was really slow, it was pretty busy but still doesn’t excuse how slow it was. Really too dark in here as well. 2/6 of the group were really not happy with their food.

  • 3/5 Jennie C. 3 years ago on Google
    No oysters no lobster no requested cocktail poor

  • 3/5 Ryan T. 3 years ago on Google
    Before being seated to our table, we were welcomed with manners and politness which was all good. We were then taken to our tables which were a good spot, given the chance to take a look around to bask in the swanky decor and front row view of the kitchen to watch the food itself be made. It took around ten minutes for service to request drinks/appetisers etc which i thought was a freat time. However after we had recieved our wine and snacks, we wasnt then seen for atleast half an hour. We were then asked what we would like to have, so me myself ordering parma ham and melon, and my partner; the tomato briuscshetta (spell check). The food came withing 15 minutes, but i recieved my starter around 10 minutes before my partner recieved hers. Long story short; the melon was cut from core and was rock solid (literally 60% of the melon) however the ham was beautiful. My partners bread was rock solid so it was hard to cut and involved plenty of crumbs. Some time after, the main arrived, i had 'whole bonelesss seabass' which literally consisted of half of a small seabass, which extreme lack of flavour. I had to order a seperate side of salad as the fish came on its own. My partner, she ordered a bacon carbonara which was slightly dry and somewhat powdery. Towards the end we decided not to not to order desserts and to ask for the bill. I was presented with a bill of just over £108, to which £10 of this was 'optional service tip' However we were not given the option as the waitress tried to charge us TWICE for it and clearly would have gotten away with it if i hadnt have noticed. (I usually give generous tips in change in comparison to how i feel my experience has been) All in all it is a dining experience that i would probably not do again, i enjoyed the decor but the food and service were not 10/10 in comparison to other franchise italians like prezzo or zizis. Way to pricey for what you get but i guess the experience was decent. 3 genuine stars

  • 5/5 Beth H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great staff, lovely atmosphere and good gluten free options!

  • 4/5 Kiranjit J. 4 years ago on Google
    Oozing class on Oozells square! ⁣ Verdict: Authentic Italian eatery with world class service. ⁣ Décor: 6/10⁣⁣ Food: 7/10⁣⁣ Service: 8/10⁣⁣ Overall: 7/10⁣⁣ ⁣ Background:⁣ Piccolino is based in Oozells Square near Brindley Place in Birmingham, and is one of the "Individual" chain of restaurants, also responsible for "Bank" and "Gino D'Acampo" eateries. Piccolino Birmingham has been open for a number of years now, and is somewhere I had never visited before but my girlfriend had on a couple of occasions. ⁣⁣ Food & Drink:⁣ Since my girlfriend last visited, Piccolino had introduced a Vegetarian and Vegan menu, from which we chose all our dishes for the night. We chose the "Gnocchi Al Forno" to be prepared as a starter, accompanied by the "Arancini", both to share. We opted for the "Quattro Stagioni" and "Zucca" pizzas as mains, with three scoops of "Nutella, Mango, and Vanilla" Gelati for desserts. The Arancini was the highlight; perfectly cooked and flavoured. The pizzas were very tasty, but perhaps not the best pizzas we had eaten, and I in particular found that the flavours were quite strong such that it was difficult to finish the portions. Service:⁣ We were waited upon by "Justin", who was faultless in his service and very dilligent in answering our questions around dietary suitability. He very patiently waited while we made our minds up over our order, and was happy to assist where requested. ⁣ Decor:⁣ Piccolino has been open for a number of years, but more recently has added an outdoor heated terrace area; despite it being January we thought it might be nice to sit here but unfortunately the air conditioning / heating system was not functioning correctly so we were guided to a table inside instead. The restaurant is very pleasantly decorated, with the bar area just after the entrance, and restaurant area further within. ⁣ Timing:⁣ We arrived at about 6:30pm and stayed until around 10pm. This was plenty to finish all courses and we did not at any time feel rushed to vacate the table.

  • 5/5 Poonam M. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food always..love the orange duck.

  • 5/5 Robert H. 4 years ago on Google
    This spot is worth a visit. They have big portions for convenient prices. Constantly clean and with awesome vibes. Will visit here again.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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