I flick through a menu whose shear size puts fear in my heart. One page for the menu, another for the specials. There are more specials written in white on the mirror. Lots of options generally result in inconsistent standards. The charismatic American lady dressed in black talks us through it and puts me at ease. Her personality owns the room and all of its ten or so tables, its bleached walls and North African low lighting.
We start with flat bread more supple than a yoga teacher. Its size takes over the table, forcing the wine glasses to the edge of the table, though it quickly disappears. We have it with hummus that smacks of lemon and tahini. Its the second best hummus in Birmingham. It just so happen
Good selection of small plates, with dishes from across the Mediterranean. I would say the quality of the food was consistently good but not mind blowing. Aubergine parmigiana was particularly good though and good selection of veggie options.
Good little find just around the corner from the Hare & Hounds. We arrived without a booking so took a chance and luckily there was a table available. Really friendly service and tasty food. We had the pork belly, steak, kebab and croquettes. Aside form the pork belly being a little dry on one piece (good crackling though) the food was really good and we cleaned our plates. Would definitely return again if in the area.
The food, a mix of Greek and Spanish, is excellent. The best halloumi Saganaki I've ever had! Very vegetarian friendly.
Not much atmosphere, but it was 7pm on a Tuesday in April (there for a gig at the Hare & Hounds)
We had a lovely dinner here. Love the tapas every dish is beautiful! Sara and Ilyas are super nice and helpful. Thanks for the wonderful experience;)
We came in on Saturday without a reservation and the staff were so welcoming, the food was excellent, especially the pork belly and the Moroccan meatballs, my wife had some of the fish tapas and she was delighted.
We were too full for dessert but what we saw coming out the kitchen looked mouth watering, next time we'll save space for pudding too
Friendly service and felt safe with Covid spacing measures. Food was excellent... I am still not over just how good the chicken livers in sherry & cream were! Order a couple of flatbreads and dips then maybe five tapas between two and you’ll have room for dessert! Such tasty food, will need to go back to try more of the menu!
*Update, 2nd visit 6th July *
Food was as good second time round, there was a minor problem with some cold halloumi but was removed from our bill.
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We absolutely loved our visit on valentines day.
My wife is vegetarian and was so excited to see the list of options for small plates/ tapas.
The standard tapas items are good, but the more Mediterranean /middle Eastern style food was amazing!
Flat breads and dips to start are a must.
The halloumi in honey and sesame seeds is so moreish. Meet balls were excellent, as were the courgette fritters.
Plates are £8 - £10 each, and I'd recommend saving up so you can order more than you need and try a bit of what you fancy.
Will definitely go back!
Very very good food staff are more then helpful would definitely recommend and will definitely be back
Really good food. Amongst the best tapas I've ever had. Every dish is carefully made and delicious. Will definitely go here again when in kings heath
Excellent food from genuine Mediterranean cook and waiter. Good choice and nice ambience.
Food and service was amazing. Thought it was good value for the high quality of each dish. Home made Moroccan orange cake was delicious!! We will be back for sure. Thank you for a lovely evening
Lovely local restaurant. Great food and the best calamari I've ever tasted. I'm defo coming back and will take my friends here when they come to visit.
Lovely atmosphere and surroundings in restaurant.
Great range of drinks including 0% alcohol Peroni and San Pellegrino soft drinks.
We had a mix of tapas from meat, fish, veg dishes. All tasted delicious and good portions.
The vanilla and especially the pistachio gelato were to die for, best gelato I think I've ever had.
Cost about £30 per person with drinks.
Only hiccups were wrong drinks served and wrong dessert but corrected straight away.
Restaurant owner was very helpful and gave off relaxed vibes and quality service.
Will definitely come back soon.
Went with my husband on a Friday night. I had seen this restaurant quite a few times on trip advisor but assumed that it was Asian food. Its Mediterranean tapas, fresh and lovely.
Food was lovely, although smaller portions, we had lamb and chicken skewers, very disappointed, both came out trimmed down all sides about 2cm squared. I've never seen this before! I expected chunks of meat on a skewer.
Sat upstairs and was quite cold, need a good heater.
Would definitely go again though, lovely ambiance and nice food.
We were a group of 5 seated upstairs and had a wonderful evening.
Small tapas plates (2 each) plus patatas bravas, flat breads and dips.
Great variety of food all tasty and hot. Delivered by two different waiters, both attentive without being intrusive.
I enjoyed it so much I booked to go again.
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