Wonderful little spanish restaurant situated in a quirky building in the heart of the business…read moredistrict. Really good for a quick lunchtime break with a small group. Really chilled out vibe and friendly staff. I recommend the tapas plates and found the meat selection to be top notch! The cakes looks delicious too but I've yet to try those!

absolutely fabulous!!! the italian decor is stunning went on my college lunch break ! i was not as…read morehungry so i ordered a desert or shall i say a sharing platter for me and my friends and it was to die for !!! i definitely recommend

I went with my friend for lunch, both our first time and we were seated quickly. Our table was in…read morethe corner table but sat with our backs to the main area. I think I would preferred to sit looking in rather than watching people coming out of Louis Vuitton making me jealous with their store bags lol Service was good but had to listen carefully to understand the menu as its tapas style. We ordered a few things and the waitress recommended few things. The pizza was not that good, we had the chicken one, it had no taste.. Quite bland. The meatballs were tasty. We had scallops too which were quite salty. I prefer San Carlos to be honest.

Great tapas and awesome service. Will go back on my next trip to Birmingham. The chorizo tapas was…read moreexcellent.

Definite lunchtime win yesterday when I popped into Bar Estilo for a meeting . I am a big fan of…read moretapas but for some reason have never ventured inside this place in the Mailbox. When I went in I was quickly greeted by the barman who offered me a drink, as it was lunchtime I went for a diet coke although they do offer a full bar menu with all the usual drinks you would expect plus sangria..... After living in spain for a while I am a HUGE fan of the stuff but the afternoon is just not the time or it can be a bit of a slippery slope haha. I went for the Salmon dish (Salmon a la plancha) served with almost a lentil stew and the oven baked figs....this was all on recommendation of the lovely manager Jaz. Now figs.....I wouldnt usually go for fig....not even in a fig roll situation they just dont do it for me, so naturally I thought yes to giving them a go in a more savory dish.....I have to say it was great! They served with goats cheese and honey and were actually delicious...maybe I am a convert! The salmon dish was also fresh and lovely....well presented and all the food came out quickly. Perfect at lunch time. Good vibe to the place overall and definately somewhere I will be trying more of the food in due course!

Permanent closed，do not come here. Restaurant changed, now…read moreit's a bar only offer drink

A wonderful meal for my father's 80th birthday…read more Starters were; scallops and the fried cheese. Mains were; surf and turf, 18oz Fillet, mashed potatoes, onion rings, and mixed veg. Desserts were; white chocolate cheesecakes. Wine; Malbec and Chardoney Afternoon opening 12-3, nice underground setting - great artwork dotted about. Nice selection of wines and ales. Service was great. Knowledgable staff. The food was superb. Scallops were tasty, and accompanied with a delicious aoli. My steak was cooked to perfection - medium rare, my parents has medium and again it was exactly as you'd expect. Dessert was sweet without being too strong, and went perfectly with a double espresso. There's also a nice selection of spirits for the end of the meal, so a frangelico and a whiskey were also appreciated. I can't recommend it enough. Price was good. Plenty of other local bars around to nip to after. Happy customer!

I decided to eat here because British food is disgusting. I thought Spanish food would be safe? You…read moreknow, flavors, good combinations using spices. Oh...I was wrong. The broccoli tapa was not braised. It was soggy and disgusting. The chicken was oily and lacked flavor....POLLO LOCO in the USA has better chicken than this crap. The albondigas tasted like my mom's Mexican albondigas? I'm not trying to be rude....but they tasted like Mexican style? The potato's were whatever. I've had better Spanish food across the continent? How does that happen? No idea. News to me. I should have researched this place before coming. You've been warned.

Tapas Revolution (TR) is a chain of Spanish restaurants in the UK owned by Spanish celebrity chef,…read moreOmar Allibhoy. Having had a good experience at TR at Meadowhall in Sheffield, I was eager to try out their branch located in Birmingham's Grand Central (close to Nando's), especially after receiving a 50% off food coupon which they send when you sign up to their loyalty scheme, which is probably the strangest loyalty scheme ever as after signing up once you only receive further discounts if you're a student with an ac email address, and even then you can only claim on Monday's! I ordered three tapas - Paella with Chicken - Tortilla (Spanish Omelette) with aioli - Chorizo with potatoes and a fried egg. Sadly my favourite two tapa dishes normally, the Albiognas and Potatoes Bravas both weren't gluten-free, the latter was down to a shared fryer. I mean come on Omar, why can't you have a dedicated gluten-free fryer at your restaurants when you could be making what is a limited selection for coeliacs, much better. At full price, I wouldn't say it represents value for money but they do seem to do lunch offers which make it a little more reasonable but the gluten-free selection as a whole just seems limited. Most of my food was good, the main flaw was the potato, chorizo and egg dish was a little overcooked and there wasn't much chorizo at all meaning it wasn't as enjoyable as I'd have liked; my friend also ordered this and she got some shell in her food which is careless. I did really enjoy my tortilla which is probably the best Spanish tortilla I've had, which is a Spanish omelette with potato and onion, I liked how they also put some aioli on the side to give it a bit of a kick and to avoid dryness. My paella also was pretty good, they did seem to use the darker parts of the chicken however rather than just breast meat which I didn't like. The service and staff were pretty poor and made some awful mistakes which I hope were mistakes for my own sanity: - They tried to give me bottled water instead of tap water, meaning this would have cost me more if I didn't confirm it multiple times - They tried to sit my friend down again at a table as she was waiting outside for me as I was just finishing up, even though the same waitress has just served us to take payment 60 seconds prior to the aforementioned. - I began to check an email on my phone and another server tried to take my food away right in front of me, without acknowledging me or even asking me if I was finished. 3* - The food was pretty good, but each dish did appear to have a flaw, it is a little pricey but if you can get a good deal it is one of the better places to eat in Grand Central. They really do need to work on their workers making basic, cringeworthy mistakes though!

I want to rate this 5* but for me there are still a few teething problems with this…read moreplace....overall however a pretty good first experience. We went into the tiny entrance way off the canal and were surprised to see a pretty cost bar inside. The drinks on offer are chalked up on the walls for you to look at and the whole place is table service which is a nice touch. We went for a cocktail in a tea pot for two which although cute looking was mainly ice and you did not get much drink out of it. I swiftly changed to a beer which was a much better option even though they only have a few on tap. The gin and tonics look like the star here after seeing them sent out. I'll have to come back to try one asap. This is still a very thrown together bar but that's part of the charm. It think elements of the drinks need tweaking but it's still a great place to go off the beaten track in the city centre!

Tapas 5* 3 for a tenner, I went calamari, prawns and olive…read morebread with oil/balsamic. It was top-notch, I was most impressed Gin 5* I almost took off a mark as the choices are dazzling! The barman was very patient and the globular glasses allowed the aromas to circulate- Rosemary & lemon. Next time I'll be more adventurous. The bar 4* I learned afterward it's meant to be table service, that needs to be made easier to understand. Well stocked but a little cramped to stand there. The seating environment/tables 2* So you have great food & drinks, but if you aren't comfortable your enjoyment level will never be great. It's a curious space with lots of little corners, but with a little investment and design it can be made more accommodating IMO. I'd go back for a drink, but the eating experience needs to be better so I can enjoy more of your lovely tapas.

Great tapas bar with the always welcome addition of.......bring your own booze. Admittedly the wine…read morethat my dad had managed to select was pretty rubbish but still nice to see! So anyway....the food! I thought all of the food we had was great but I have to say that the dishes from the standard menu were better than those on the specials board for me! You can't meat a classic dish from any area of the world when it's done properly and everything we had from Rico Libre was spot on. -The Stars Of The Show- Chill Prawns Patatas Bravas Livers served with chorizo Our waitresses and the owners were so nice and welcoming and the service generally could not have been better. I would recommend this hidden gem to anyone that is a fan of Spanish food and wants a truly authentic experience in Brum.

What a fabulous little gem this place is! Hidden in the deepest, darkest backstreets of Digbeth…read more(well, that might be an exaggeration but it is away from the main drag), this little Tapas joint only came to my attention via Twitter. After hearing some of the Birmingham Twitterati talk about a hot new venue, I knew we had to be one of the first people to go and try it! Firstly, let's talk booking. I had messed up with the night I had originally planned to take the guys and had put the event down as a Tuesday night (when they aren't open). Erica G. had handily spotted my mistake and spurred me into action booking the venue. I messaged them via their Facebook page and got a response almost instantaneously. Although they weren't open the night I had specified, they offered to open up as a private party for us (which is available to anyone), but I figured the minimum spend of £200 might be a tad unachievable for the amount of people that wanted to come along. After a new date was decided, I got in contact and booked for 10 people. Over the next week or so, that quickly became 12 people, which became 14... On the day itself I had to change the booking for 19 people; but they were fantastic and accommodating throughout the whole process and insisted that I wasn't being a pain (which I was!). The table was booked for 7:30, but I decided it would be prudent to get down a little earlier to ensure everyone knew we were there. We were greeted warmly and shown to our large table put together to fit the majority of our group. The venue is BYOB and we were given glasses and our bottles were opened whilst we waited for everyone to arrive. The venue isn't the Ritz. It has a lovely warm charm (like sitting in someones kitchen) and the mismatched furniture, pictures on the walls and large hand-drawn chalkboard really make you feel at home. The service matches the decor... Friendly, helpful and chirpy throughout; I did feel like I'd been invited around for dinner at a friends house. When we were all ready to order, our choices were very prudently noted down next to our names and the whole process was done quickly and efficiently. Their are other options on offer, but with the Tapas being 3 dishes for £10, it's a great way to try lots of things off the menu without breaking the bank. I went for quail, gambas and meatballs and waited excitedly for the food to be bought out! The menu offers lots of meat and vegetarian choice. As we had a vegetarian dining with us, this was greatly appreciated. Whilst we were waiting we were treated to some warm bread from the kitchen... This was a lovely touch and went down a storm. Everyone's food came out fairly swiftly (no mean feat when catering for such a large group). All of my choices ended up being divine. The Quail was a WHOLE QUAIL and all of the dishes were served in delicious sauces with just the right amount of spice. I couldn't fit a dessert in at the end... I was just too stuffed. So, as a summary... The booking; easy as pie. The service; warm and friendly. The venue; welcoming and homely and the food.... Simply divine. My bill came to £10 (as described) and I would expect a meal like that would cost you at least double (if not triple) elsewhere. The restaurant is planning to open on more evenings and get a license to serve drinks. My advice is to book and try it now - before it becomes impossible to get a table.

Quite simply some of the best Mediterranean tapas I've tried…read more Byzantium is just off the main street in Kings Heath in a converted house, it's a pretty, cosy little place (make sure you book it gets full) with plenty of dark wood. Now if the idea of getting out to Kings Heath (and people that live there love to be smug about this place being around the corner) for some tapas seems to be a bit much of an effort I understand but the food here is well worth the journey and that's all I'll say on the matter. The staff match the food, friendly, welcoming and leave you happy at the end of the meal. Price wise each dish comes in at around £5-8 so a selection of 5-6 for two is pretty reasonable, especially considering the quality.

Its your Birthday.....what do you do?! EAT! This time I decided to try out Byzantium and was so…read morehappy I did. I know this place is always packed so there must be a reason for it......the food is SO good. The only time I have had tapas this authentic was my time living in spain...it is was truly fantastic. We decided to skip the starters and go straight into the main event....and it was a good job we did.....all of the plates were massive compared to other tapas places in Brum and only about £5 per plate....amazing value!! We had the patatas bravas, the pork belly, a chicken and garlic dish, a chorizo dish and a couple of cocktails that were all soooo good. the service was also friendly and fast. Shouts to the waitress that puts gin in her pimms you are my kind of girl!

Iv visited this restaurant before and was impressed. However upon this visit the standard of food…read moresadly wasn't as good as I remembered. . That not to say it was bad, just not great. The olives in home made marinade was my favorite dish but when olives are your favorite dish at a tapas restaurant that says alot.

Me encanta Tapas, me gusta La Plancha…read more With the feeble attempt at Spanish over I would like to say that Tapas has a special place in my heart. When I was 16 I went on holiday to Majorca, and fed up with the British scene I decided to go to Palma and taste some Spanish culture. I was hungry when I arrived in the capital of the Island and went to a café and asked for a hamburger in Spanish. "Un Hambugeusa, por favor?" The reply was, "No, Tapas, Tapas, Tapas. I though, what the hell is Tapas, but gave it a try. Since then I've been in love and have eaten tapas whenever I can La Plancha beats the chain La Tasca hands down for authenticity, atmosphere, style and flavour. However how does it compare to its independent counterparts? The answer-fairly well in my opinion. I went on a Sunday and was greeted with cocktails for a mere 4.50, not bad considering that they didn't hold back with the spirits. Then I drowned myself in Sangria, which came in a large pottery jus and contained chopped fruit. (One of my five a day now sorted!) I didn't like the idea that there are 3 menus available, a bar menu, a restaurant menu and a gourmet menu. I just found it confusing, but I didn't complain since it was only a small objection. I've just found in the past that it is never a good thing when an establishment has separate menus. The best places have a small menu that is done to perfection. Then again tapas is all about variety and I loved sampling all of the different hot and cold dishes they had on offer. My favourites that I would like to recommend are the Patatas Bravas at 4.50 and Montado de pollo picante chicken pan fried in chilli, wine & tomato at 5 pounds and eighty pence. I will be coming back soon for my next tapas fix, I haven't tried everything on the extensive menu, and every time I come here I have a good night. This restaurant would be great for large groups or a party.