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Fumo

Restaurant Italian restaurant

Chic restaurant with marble tables serving updated Italian classics and imaginative cocktails. People often mention restaurant, pizza, service, good, staff, nice, order, small, time, dishes,


Address

1 Waterloo St, Birmingham B2 5PG, United Kingdom

Website

sancarlo.co.uk

Contact

+44 121 643 8979

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (1.3K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 12 to 11:30 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 11:30 PM
  • Friday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Saturday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Sunday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Monday: 12 to 11:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 12 to 11:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: restaurant (41) pizza (37) service (34) good (25) staff (25) nice (24) order (21) small (19) time (18) dishes (17)
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  • 1/5 Alexia P. 2 years ago on Google
    The only positive is that the really small pizzas were at least tasty. The waitress had told us that the size is small and people usually get more than one. However,the prices are so high that I did not want to spend more at this restaurant. The decoration is nice as well, but it was so noisy that you couldn't have a proper conversation with your company. It seems a classy restaurant but in reality it's not. Music is loud, people are loud. We just ate our tapas and left immediately.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Niko M. 1 year ago on Google
    We set down and were immediately informed that the portions are small and that most people order 2/3 dishes which we thought was weird considering the price. We ordered two bruschettas and a terra platter. Although the bruschettas were quite nice, the terra platter is literally 8 pieces of salami (4 kinda x 2) with about 8 breadsticks the size of chopsticks. For the mains we ordered black ravioli, lobster risotto and the beef tagliata with truffle potatoes. The black ravioli is 15£ and, apart from being absolutely appalling, you only get 3 pieces (don’t know if thats a good thing considering their taste). The lobster risotto was okay, but, again, small, but we were warned about that. I ordered the beef tagliata medium, but got it well done to the point it looked like a tree. I ordered truffle potatoes, but got fries. I told the waiter, who took the dishes and brought them out again…the “truffle potatoes” were just the fries they took from my table and put a bit of cheese and 2/3 slices of black truffle on top. The meat was cooked properly this time, but very small in size and severely underseasoned. To finish things off, I found what look to be sugar in my wine, to which I was told is wine sediment by the, most likely, the manager. We paid in full (and were charged 10% service charge) as we are not the ones to usually complain, but for a restaurant that claims to offer fine italian dining…this is not it. The waiters are nice and outgoing tho, but MAKE YOUR FOOD RIGHT IF YOU WANT TO CHARGE THOSE PRICES. The bill was 110£, I’ll put the pictures (without the tagliata as it was being remade).
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 L X. 2 years ago on Google
    Was looking at the menu outside and a patron advise us not to patronise it (was not sure what he meant but I think it was something about the food portion). We went ahead anyway, the food and service were decent. However the food portion was really small for main course, more like tapas size. I was surprise to only see 3 pieces of ravioli for my order. The place was also extremely rowdy and noisy for a dinner date. get that it won't be quiet on a Friday evening since there's a bar but I had to literally shout that day to my friend sitting across the table.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David P. 5 years ago on Google
    Fumo has the best service of any restaurant I’ve had the pleasure of visiting. Impressive given it was full to capacity. The serving staff are instinctual and perceptive. The food is fun and sweet tasting. Fumo offers an interesting slant on food delivery: it’s tapas, Italian style. Good for groups and good for a fancy night out given the opulent cocktail bar decor. Quality of food is excellent and delivery is super quick. Being an Italian restaurant it we ride not to have an espresso based coffee before departing. Very impressive.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew Glen - W. 10 months ago on Google
    We are in the area and staying just up the road at the Grand Hotel. We walked around and found this restaurant. Service was friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived at the door. We didn't have a reservation, but the lady on the door quickly found us a table. The waiters and waitresses were all very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable about the menu. Making suggestions on what to order and how much to order. The food was delicious, all freshly made and perfectly cooked. We really enjoyed our time here. Thank you!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Saul A. 3 years ago on Google
    Very chilled relaxed environment. Didnt have to book to have drinks. Food order stop at 8:30pm. We didn't get to try it this time but other diners food looked really nice. Very clean and very professional staff. Prices are to be expected for this type of bar. Good background music also.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mints 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful however the pasta was slightly under cooked on one and the pannacotta was not the right texture.The lobster and the truffle pasta though was delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Indi S. 1 year ago on Google
    I Have eaten here many times over the years. Good quality fine dining. Great food, top quality fresh dough Italian pizzas. The Service is top class. Place is always very busy. Good ambience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 debby v. 1 year ago on Google
    my husband and I went out for lunch and decided to try this restaurant. The place is very nice and elegant, the waitress who took care of us was very kind, she warned us how the menu worked, so far so good, until the dishes arrived, the meat that my husband ordered has arrived cold, while my plate arrived after a good 15 minutes. on top of that we paid a fairly salty price for cold food and very small portions, plus we paid £ 9 for a bottle of still water. Highly recommend if you can go eat somewhere else save your money for very poor food
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 AK 1 year ago on Google
    Really nice place, clean and friendly. Obviously not halal so opted with the Margherita pizza and the chips. One of the nicest pizza’s I’ve had. Price is decent, they do recommend ordering more since portion is small but personally I didn’t need to. I enjoyed it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Sam A. 1 year ago on Google
    Loud and chaotic, not my vibe for a restaurant but others may like it as it has a bar etc. A slight partition from bar with quieter music would give a better ambience for dining customers. Waiter couldn’t hear us. Food was average. Starter prawns were next to nothing n mushroom truffle starter was dry and bland, lobster ravioli wasn’t bad but quite fishy. Fries n pizza was nice. They forgot one of our starters and we had to constantly chase our drinks. I was looking forward to trying this place out but won’t go back and will try the one in Selfridges next time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karin W. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was lovely, portions were on a smaller site. The staff was amazing as we had booked but turned out it was for a different branch. We had to wait a little while at the bar but then were given a table. The only downside was the level of noise...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Bhav P. 7 months ago on Google
    The food was amazing, especially the steak, calamari and seafood pasta. The place was packed. Four of us were put on quite a small table. Understand it's a business and they want as many covers as possible. But it was quite cramped which detracted from the dining experience, as did the service. Have never been to a restaurant where I've been kicked out because our one and a half hour time slot was up. We wanted to enjoy our meal, sit, chat, not wolf it down because we were on the clock. We wanted more drinks and desserts but weren't able to as we were told there were other people waiting for our table. Were told to vacate the table by 8.30. Couldn't order more drinks or desserts. After sorting out the bill, we left at 8.50, so obviously time slots weren't that rigid and waiters could've been flexible and accommodating. We were told we couldn't order more drinks or desserts because we had to vacate the table by 8.30, but we left 20 minutes later, so could've done in the end. Weren't happy being kicked out or with the service so we didn't want to pay the service charge. When we told the waiter to adjust the bill, he stormed off in a huff like a petulant child. Food was great but service was lacking. Fumo is about sharing dishes, sharing small plates, so I thought they would allow us time to eat, drink, chat at our leisure, but unfortunately that wasn't the case. Rushed and kicked out before finishing our meal. Understand it's a business but the customer experience should be the main focus. Great food, but won't be visiting again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sarah B. 6 months ago on Google
    Visited yesterday for lunch for our 20th wedding anniversary. The service was really good and a nice touch with the desert at the end, but in all honesty the tapas dishes were very average. Dishes were quite salty especially the monkfish, and not really worth the £112 we paid for the tapas and drinks. We eat out alot in birmingham in lovely restaurants, and in my opinion we have had much better food in cheaper places. We did pay the bill as we aren't complainers but sadly we would not return. Really disappointed after recommendations to book :(
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Sizzle B. 3 years ago on Google
    Delivery via deliveroo. Pizza arrived slightly late but looked very good. Unfortunately it wasn't cut and when I tried to cut it, it was very chewy and luke warm to the point that it made my jaw hurt when chewing it. Ended up throwing the rest away.

  • 5/5 Paree B. 3 years ago on Google
    Myself and my companion had a lovely visit yesterday evening to Franco Manca. They don’t take bookings so we just joined the virtual queue as we arrived and put in details. We were seated straight away, and was a good distance from other diners. Service was friendly and pizzas were to perfection! I customised my pizza with vegan cheese, wild mushrooms, wild spinach and artichokes- would highly recommend, also get the chilli oil on the side to soak into the crust!

  • 3/5 Kristina G. 3 years ago on Google
    I phoned the Birmingham branch on 12/12/20. I wanted to place an order for collection but was told that the restaurant is too busy and I have to place my order online. Well, I went online and placed my order. The collection time was 19:30. I arrived a bit earlier - 19:20 - and saw that the restaurant was not busy at all. The waitress pointed out that my order will be available at 19:30, implying that I showed up to early. I asked if it is possible to collect pizza earlier since I've already arrived. She said she needs to check with the pizza maker. The pizza maker agreed to make the pizza earlier. My pizzas were ready at 19:26, just 4 minutes before the estimated collection time. During the time when thousands of people are out of work and struggle financially, your Birmingham team could have been more friendly when dealing with customers! Edit: After submitting my feedback to Franco Manca, Simone from Customer Service got in touch with me and was very sorry about the events of my experience. I am pleased to know that my feedback did not go unnoticed.

  • 5/5 Ginny L. 3 years ago on Google
    Good authentic Italian pizza for a low price. Enough space for social distancing, there were also clear panels between some tables! The decor was very nice, with a big pizza cooker in the middle of the restaurant! Wish they had a bigger variety of flavours though.

  • 5/5 Lili L. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely pizza , really authentic and delicious. Would recommend to anyone thats around town as flavour is amazing, fresh authentic and on top of that affordable prices even less expensive then Pizza Express. Really enjoyed the service lovely waitresses that welcome u with a smile, plenty of space for social distancing so safe to eat to , decor is amazing , over all amazing experience compared to other places in bullring (grand Central) that are overpriced and over rated. Will definitely comeback , one of my favourites now .

  • 5/5 Matt S. 3 years ago on Google
    Ridiculously nice pizza at ridiculously cheap prices (even before 50% off is applied). The blue cheese dip is so strong (absolutely delicious) and the desserts are also very good value (we had affogato and sfogliatella with coffee). Nice, friendly service from Annie. Thank you.

  • 5/5 bonus b. 3 years ago on Google
    Place is quiet and big space. Prices are fair enough. I did enjoyed 5/5

  • 5/5 Stefan K. 4 years ago on Google
    Stunning food, relaxed vibe, and great prices. A must-visit for pizza lovers.

  • 5/5 M M. 4 years ago on Google
    The best pizzeria in Birmingham - hands down. Will definitely be back!

  • 5/5 A.C.E 8. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful food & just the right amount of attention from waiting staff. Olives are so delicious & the spicy sausage starter was my favourite, I'd happily eat that as a main. The chilli & the stilton dips were lovely. We were offered free water for the table which I always appreciate. We shared the chicken & bacon salad & pizza #4 between 2 of us & it was substantial, the kids went for a picarillos meal deal & that was plenty, fairly priced too.

  • 1/5 Greg 3 years ago on Google
    Sent completely the wrong order. Closed now & not answering the phone. Too late to order from somewhere else now as I have a tight window when working daily 13 hour shifts. Going to bed hungry after a tough weekend on call. How difficult is it to read the receipt on top of the boxes or check the orders? From a regular to a never again. Fortunately, Deliveroo should issue a refund without issue.

  • 4/5 Yassine & N. 3 years ago on Google
    Best sourdough pizza ever !!! notably the one with Cantabrian anchovies. The Glasses however must be changed. Also, the pizza is usually overcooked with many parts burnt which is not good for health and taste.

  • 5/5 Andrew F. 3 years ago on Google
    Great tasting pizza's really crispy and staff are lovely

  • 2/5 Tom B. 3 years ago on Google
    (delivery during lockdown) pizza really chewy, hurt my jaw, very bland, had to put some salt on it to make it edible. Ordered a Stilton dip, it was ridiculously strong, I love Stilton but it left a pong in my mouth. Tiramasu was just mush, no coffee flavour running through and choco hazelnut cake was good but for £4.15, you get a tiny square and it was crying out for cream/ ice cream etc. Saving grace was the Franco salad, really nice, would definitely have that again. Just about scrapes 2 stars due to that. Maybe they just haven't adapted to delivery, as I've have eaten in a restaurant before and it was much better.

  • 5/5 Giles B. 3 years ago on Google
    We love Franco Manca and the restaurant in Birmingham is no exception. Great service and excellent choice of food.

  • 3/5 Sam R. 3 years ago on Google
    Pizza is ok... Felt the dough was a bit thick.. Please get proper wine glasses!

  • 5/5 Grace S. 3 years ago on Google
    A great atmosphere and wonderful food. The service from Vivianna was excellent- thank you for the fabulous service!

  • 5/5 Vanessa Z. 3 years ago on Google
    The best pizza!!. Amazing

  • 5/5 Stephanie L. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food.

  • 4/5 Thomas M. 3 years ago on Google
    The pizza was really good, the service was so slow, however!! Fennel sausage was really nice and the tiramisu was great. In general the food was really nice. Only downside was the service was glacialy slow.

  • 5/5 Elijah E. 3 years ago on Google
    This spot is good! Good prices, large portions and the staff members are constantly super nice.

  • 5/5 Pat 3 years ago on Google
    The place to go to for delicious pizza . Make sure you have the Sfogliatele for desert! Friendly staff too.

  • 1/5 gordon h. 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered two pizza on Sunday both cold and not much toppings wouldn't be ordering again staying with rubys pizza for now on

  • 5/5 luke l. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious pizza, reasonably priced and still doing eat out to help out, which is kind. Good vibe, even on a Tues evening in city centre. I recommend

  • 4/5 Neil D. 3 years ago on Google
    Great pizza, helped with strange child requests. Struggled with their own covid arrangements. Would go back tho.

  • 1/5 Max B. 3 years ago on Google
    Rude staff. Bad pizza. Go to Rudy's over the road.

  • 5/5 Helene H H. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely Italian pizza

  • 5/5 Cristian G. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent in every aspect.Excellent service and awesome tasty pizzas. We had number 2 an 3 pizzas and No Logo Lager.

  • 2/5 Amy C. 3 years ago on Google
    The pizza was really bland, no flavour at all. Sausage had no flavour and was just spice only. Too much tomato puree and slapped ricotta in one single place off centred to the pizza.

  • 5/5 Matthew P. 3 years ago on Google
    Why have I not had Franco Manca before? Amazing pizza, and shout out to Olivia for such good service.

  • 5/5 Rose R. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved visiting this pizza shop! Our server was super friendly (Asian gentleman with blonde hair), and my husband & I felt really safe with all the social distance measures they were taking. Plus the sourdough pizza was just so delicious... Omigod an absolute value.

  • 5/5 Folloeer I. 3 years ago on Google
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  • 5/5 apon 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) for dizko❤️ (Original) per dizko❤️

  • 5/5 Daniele 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Dizko paid me to say it (Original) Dizko mi ha pagato per dirlo

  • 5/5 deqdkiller 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) nice for dizko repostami on insta: deqdkiller (Original) bella per dizko repostami su insta: deqdkiller

  • 5/5 KaMiKaZe 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) BELLA DIZ🥶 (Original) BELLA DIZ🥶

  • 5/5 leoofnm 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great! (Original) Ottimo!

  • 5/5 David B. 3 years ago on Google
    🔥🔥🔥

  • 5/5 sebastien G. 3 years ago on Google
    Good Pizza

  • 5/5 Peter M. 3 years ago on Google
    Really tasty pizza and friendly staff. I highly recommend.

  • 1/5 Pasqualina Di C. 3 years ago on Google
    We ordered 4 pizzas last night, the worst money spent in my life !!! Disgusting, they tasted of acid and added the pesto where we specifically requested not to put it. Get in the garbage

  • 1/5 Passione P. 3 years ago on Google
    The pizzas is ridicolous, And i order the number 3 without pesto

  • 5/5 Nadine 3 years ago on Google
    Some of the best pizza in London at some of the best prices you can find in the city!!! Fresh ingredients, seasonal specials and a great atmosphere. What more could you want?!? Perfect for lunch or dinner, and never fails on quality! I would definitely recommend checking out this place!

  • 5/5 Eduardo C. 3 years ago on Google
    We arrived at this place for a meeting. we heard about this spot from many people. Well, it was a winning. The crew welcomed us with a smile and we felt fantastic. The meal was tasty. We enjoyed every moment and we will visit this place again. We recommend this place to all.

  • 3/5 Arusha G. 3 years ago on Google
    I had some mixed feelings about this restaurant. On the good side they had some really good food which was amazingly prepared and an excellent wine selection. It is in the heart of city centre and the restaurant has a really nice ambience inside. However, when we sat down we were made aware that it was a tapas restaurant. I thought it was quite interesting to mix a Spanish concept with Italian food so I stayed. We ordered one dish for each person in the group and some dishes to share, thinking we would have enough time to order some more food later as we had arrived a bit early. However, as we were finishing our dish, one of the waiters came over and told us the kitchen is closed and we cannot order anymore food which I thought was very disappointing as we did not get any warning or a chance to make a last order and especially considering the dishes were very small I was still looking to order more. We ordered some desserts which thankfully were not tapas sized. Overall we ended up paying a bomb for not a lot of food. I just wish they had advertised on their website they are a tapas restaurant that does Italian food.

  • 4/5 Michelle C. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is superbbb! Really recommend their Scallop with pea risotto. But customer service could definitely be improved. Social distancing measures were top notch.

  • 5/5 Oliver J. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing place for a date night. They had social distancing down to a T when we visited in early July 2020. Very professional service and big wide booths separated by clear plastic screens. The cocktails are AMAZING. As is the Peroni! We had some snacks to accompany our drinks. Avoid the lobster ravioli, we paid £15 for three pieces of ravioli, although it was very tasty...!

  • 5/5 Sam S. 3 years ago on Google
    My favourite restaurant in Birmingham. The small plates idea is super cool and means you can try loads of different dishes. Perfect for a date night! We ordered the parmigiana, mozerella, butternut pizza, seabass and tomato pasta. Everything was delicious.

  • 5/5 Andrew C. 3 years ago on Google
    Sad to see Fumo in COVID; plastic screens are everywhere. Not Fumo at all. They've made a good job and are trying hard, but bring back Old Fumo as soon as we're out of this 💉😷

  • 4/5 Mystery C. 3 years ago on Google
    The customer service at Fumo is excellent. The restaurant is airy and well presented. The wait staff are respectful and extremely professional. They are considerate when assessing dietary needs and will take the time to explain dishes. The meal was delicious Buffalo Mozzarella grilled roasted squash, pumpkin seed, Margherita the classic pizza of Naples with tomato, buffalo mozzarella accompanied by other side dishes. I didn’t give it 5 stars as middle of the table was sticky although we did alert staff and their were apologetic. Given the climate we are in - hygiene is paramount. That said, I would still recommend this restaurant.

  • 1/5 chieh n. 3 years ago on Google
    I've just been to the Birmingham city centre branch. I order the ravioli lobster as well as Spanish ravioli and both got 3/4 ravioli in a small plate, this just seems like very small portion for a main. You would expect normally about at least 8 ravioli to be sufficient for a main, but 3 is just too small. We was left with disappointment with all the portions we've got and won't come back until better portion. Not only that, seems like the receptionist was treating us with little respect as well when we were asking if there is seating avaliable.

  • 5/5 Hannah J. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely food, and tasty cocktails.

  • 5/5 Satinder D. 3 years ago on Google
    👌

  • 4/5 Tony H. 3 years ago on Google
    Somewhat overpriced although the food was of good quality and the service was excellent.

  • 5/5 Patrick H. 3 years ago on Google
    Spenny but excellent

  • 5/5 Extraordinary B. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing location, food and ambience!! Special thanks to our waiter Ricardo who was absolutely great!

  • 5/5 Adam H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, absolutely loved the food.

  • 5/5 L B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, great service and they're taking Covid19 seriously, with distancing, screens and visors!! Brilliant!

  • 5/5 Luciano N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent restaurant in the center (Original) Ottimo ristorante in centro

  • 5/5 The Beauty Nurse A. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice restaurant, amazing food and the waiting staff are very friendly and helpful. Perfect for a relaxing dining experience.

  • 5/5 Andrei T. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious food

  • 5/5 Marco C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent Italian food cooked in an excellent way. Nice modern and enveloping place. (Original) Ottimo cibo italiano cucinato in modo egregio. Bel locale moderno e avvolgente.

  • 5/5 d L. 3 years ago on Google
    Appmoshire amazing, staff amazing, food to die for, I was wish I could go every week. Company was also good to.

  • 5/5 Surina B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, great place, will be back here again

  • 1/5 zack r. 3 years ago on Google
    Just a heads up, do not order takeout from this restaurant! Ordered two main meals (sharing seafood plate & spaghetti) for £30 so expected there to be enough food for two people. Portion sizes were an absolute joke, but more annoyingly, the food was tasteless, undercooked and the batter on the calamari and scallops was soggy. Also ordered the seafood spaghetti with mussels, just a shame only two of the shells actually had any meat in them! Judging by all the other reviews it looks as though the problem was because it was a takeout order, but still, no excuses really, especially when you've been closed for months and had plenty of time to perfect all types of orders. Definitely wouldn't recommend and won't be returning.

  • 4/5 Kym M. 3 years ago on Google
    We didn't eat but stayed for a couple of drinks. Great atmosphere

  • 5/5 PRODIGY 3 years ago on Google
    Best restaurant in Birmingham for casual meal or for night out.

  • 4/5 mandy j. 3 years ago on Google
    Great restaurant with brilliant service. The food is great and we will go again but it is also very carb heavy. Could do with more options that aren't laden with bread/pasta.

  • 2/5 David T. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was average...

  • 2/5 Mario P. 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered on Deliveroo. All the portions were very small, but I wouldn't mind if the food was good. The pizza was okay, but nothing special compared to other competitors in the area making authentic Italian pizzas at a cheaper price. Authentic carbonara is made of 4 ingredients only: egg yolk, coarse black pepper, Pecorino cheese and guanciale (pork cheek). Their carbonara had egg yolk, but with cream (maybe milk), bacon and no trace of Pecorino. The tiramisu was as dry as hay. The arancini and the mozzarella bites were probably fried from frozen and they was so much oil I had to put them on a kitchen towel sheet before we could eat them. They were dreadful, anyway. The mozzarella bites smelled like fish. I hope they don't cook everything with the same oil, because that's cross contamination. Overpriced, bad interpretation of the Italian cuisine, poor quality ingredients. The beer was cold, though.

  • 5/5 reeceee92 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food and cocktails and lovely staff! Will definitely be back

  • 5/5 Sara M. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing restaurant! Food quality is exceptional.

  • 5/5 Avery M. 3 years ago on Google
    Went here so many times and is excellent. Delicious food, amazing beautiful stuff, everybody smiling and trying to provide the best service. I always like to enjoy a drink at the bar before a meal, the atmosphere is giving me such a good give, and the food is just gorgeous.

  • 5/5 Metod R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place!

  • 5/5 lee b. 3 years ago on Google
    We visited the restaurant today, Staff were lovely and friendly. They showed us to our seat and offered drinks whilst we read the menu. Food was fantastic and served quickly, They adhered to all covid practices which was very nice to feel safe whilst you ate. We will be back for more. Thanks to all.

  • 5/5 Giovanni P. 3 years ago on Google
    Top quality, impeccable service

  • 5/5 KIRBYCOMMERCIALS 3 years ago on Google
    Always enjoy it here great friendly staff great service

  • 4/5 Sunny 4 years ago on Google
    Good. Not as good as their sister restaurants.

  • 3/5 rebecca r. 4 years ago on Google
    Firstly the decor is warming and amazing looking inside and your approached by lovely staff on arrival, if my review was based on cocktails it would be 5/5 they are amazing, but it’s based on the food we had a lot of tomato based dishes and me and my friend couldn’t help but think the tomato base tasted like our kids baby food that’s just our opinion and it sure some people with beg to differ but based on food we won’t be returning. But thank you for the great recommendations on cocktail choices!

  • 1/5 Dawn R. 4 years ago on Google
    Service very strange. They brought our courses out haphazardly, was not impressed. Wouldn't go again

  • 3/5 azad a. 4 years ago on Google
    Living italian bar and restaurant. Too noisy, avoid it if you want to talk!

  • 5/5 Marc L. 2 years ago on Google
    Visited here on the 28/01/2022 for my wife’s birthday, and I must say it was incredible. The food was so tasty and we will definitely be returning for more. The staff were really friendly and even made the effort to bring out a vanilla cheesecake with a candle in for my wife. Many thanks see you again.

  • 5/5 Vandana 2 years ago on Google
    Good location, excellent ambience need reservation, but highly expensive, food portions are less so you’re never full their cocktails are very good, a bit crowded and noisy no room for two only window seats available, it’s good place for quick catch up not for long stay as it’s expensive we started our date and ended with many portions just to realise we blew 150 pounds in 2 hours 😱😱

  • 5/5 Jasmine M. 2 years ago on Google
    Been here before, about a month ago and the food was great although the only downside was that the women toilets were not so clean and smelled a bit as well. Came back recently and this time the toilets were clean and smelled really nice and also the black lady that is in charge of cleaning the toilet is very lovely and beautiful. Can't wait to come back again.

  • 5/5 Beata S. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place, friendly staff, good food. What more do you want from a restaurant? Great service, the wine glass kept getting topped up by the waiter which means they were paying attention. Its a Definitely done to impress place 🎇🎉

  • 3/5 Izzy T. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was very tasty, and the way the menu is layout means you can try lots of different dishes. Reasonably priced for a fancy restaurant and the interior is very welcoming. However our experience was ruined by loud music which meant we were having to shout over each other. Staff weren’t overly attentive, having to ask waiting staff a couple of times for things, and even dropping our bread on the floor and not replacing it. Felt rushed by staff and the over ambience was chaotic and confusing.

  • 4/5 Abazuom S. 1 year ago on Google
    Fumo, the environment is so nice, you don't need to book always, nice customer service and decoration. If you are so hungry and you go to this restaurant just know that you will be getting a little plate of food. If you have a huge appetite then your getting four plates (a receptionist literally told us this because their food is small) that's why I gave them a four star. The toilet is so clean and nice. Not sure if there is a parking space as the restaurant is on the road. And it is accessible for wheelchair people(as there is a stair chair lift(just like in care home) for those who can't use the stairs (old people or disabled people). The names of the dishes in the pictures are; Black ravioli Lasagne Chicken pizza

  • 4/5 Robert C. 1 year ago on Google
    It's an Italian restaurant and when you get your head around the fact that it serves its food in a Tapas style, its easier to understand. The pizzas are lovely and not as small as you would imagine. I had 2 pizzas and the Ravioli, more than enough. I found the food hot, tasty and enjoyable. Friendly staff and great cocktails too. There are some negative reviews, but I found it really enjoyable. Worth a visit. Remember, get Tapas in your head. Oh, and the burger isn't slider size , it's full size.

  • 3/5 Dal 1 year ago on Google
    Visited with my wife for an anniversary meal. Read reviews beforehand so was prepared. Bit of a weird start being told my table wasn't ready yet, then a minute or two later was told it was. Went in and there were lots of free tables so no idea what that was about. I went at a fairly quiet time but the staff seemed to be struggling to bring stuff out. Some of the staff were nice, some were as others have said. Food was quite nice. Place was definitely better than I expected after reading reviews, but still not somewhere I'd go out of my way to return to again.

  • 4/5 Limara B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and look. Excellent cocktails worth the price. Great service but I feel you should get a bit more for your money with the food.

  • 4/5 Holly Eden C. 1 year ago on Google
    Came here for Valentines Day, the staff were friendly and welcoming. The food was amazing and didn’t take long and the wine list was immense. Had to take a star off due to it being such a small restaurant the tables were a little crowded and you felt like you were in the way and sometimes people walking past would knock you. Apart from that it was great.

  • 5/5 Grace M. 8 months ago on Google
    Lovely restaurant. Recommendation is 5-6 dishes for 2 people. We shared 4 dishes and had a dessert each which we found to be sufficient. I often find that in higher end restaurants they can rush you and be less attentive if you’re not spending lots of money but, despite our obvious intention to keep it cheap (asking for tap water and less dishes than recommended), the staff were lovely and very welcoming. I did not feel rushed at all. The food tasted great, bruschetta tasted very fresh and the calamari was delicious. Definitely recommend!

  • 5/5 Drosia A. 8 months ago on Google
    Excellent service, the food was absolutely delicious and the restaurant is beautiful! Would definitely recommend this place! Can’t wait to go back again!!

  • 5/5 Charlie Heyes (. 1 year ago on Google
    Cannot recommend this place enough, some of the best food I have eaten in a long time. There was a slight mishap with the atmosphere as some of the customers (a group of women) were shining a ridiculously bright light to take pictures. Though this did give my table something to chuckle at. Will definitely be coming back :). We didn't book as I accidentally booked at its sister restaurant for 10 and my girlfriend was hangry so we came to Fumo's and they were able to squeeze us in

  • 4/5 Camilla T. 6 months ago on Google
    The food was amazing. Service was polite but not friendly!! Not sure how they justify the 12.5% service charge hence why we didn’t leave a tip. Couldn’t help but notice how unimpressed the older couple at the next table were by my and my husband’s appearance, several loud comments about tattoos and if I got a pound for everytime I heard “inappropriate” I’d of got a free meal. Of course no fault of the restaurant.

  • 5/5 Miriam Di G. 5 months ago on Google
    Delicious food, amazing service, beautiful restaurant! Luca and Clara took excellent care of me and my lunch. I ate a few dishes and I don't have enough words to describe how delicious everything was! Amazing food!

  • 1/5 Dee D. 4 months ago on Google
    Booked with fumo 6 weeks ago, as we love fumo and always had a good experience and amazing time. However, this visit was very different. Due to xmas traffic we called to say we were going to be late by at least 15mins, we were Informed this was not a problem but upon arrival waited for another 10 mins in the queue which added time. We were told our table had been given away to a walk in! Eventually after lots of debate we got a table. " oh what a mistake" . We were treated badly. We were told we only had an hour, we were rushed along and they tried to take our plates of food before we had finished. We complained about the service to the manager and said we would not pay the service charge so he snatched the bill away and then returned only to charge £200 to one card 'by mistake' however it was clear he was angry and did this on purpose. We then asked to speak to the main manager who was also rude and dismissive, we were then sworn at. We were shocked at how downhill this restaurant has gone. In addition, the toilets were absolutely disgusting and unsanitary for which I have attached pictures. This was once one of the best restaurants in town, what a shame. Later headed over to riva and had a fab night.


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    • ✓️ Beer
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    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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