Reviews of Tapas Revolution

Birmingham, GB

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Google: 14
Zomato: 7
Yelp: 15
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Bohemian Cardinal
Google a year ago
5.0
I just had the best brunch in a while. I have had some Spanish dishes before but from places that were not labelled as spanish and wanted to try something as close to the real deal as possible. We absolutely enjoyed our tapas and we had the shared dessert plate- which was such a treat. We also had the white wine sangria- i was afraid it would not be very good compared to the original red wine one, but it was amazing 😻. I will be back for sure and my friend as well- there are so many other dishes to try out 😍
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Google a year ago
5.0
We Popped in on a quick lunch break, received outstanding 5* service from the Amazing Valentino. He talked us through the menue asked our dietary requirements. And recommended the perfect thing for each of us, one of us being a pescetarian and one a lover of spicy chicken. Food was very nice, complements to the chef, and service from Valentino made it a much more enjoyable experience.
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Simon Sheridan Karate
Google a year ago
4.0
Nice little tapas restaurant in Grand Central above the station, service was friendly, food was mostly good, but probably a little over priced for what it is. We wanted to try something a little different, but probably won't circle back for some time as there are many more places to try and it wasn't good enough to make it onto our regulars list.
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Sharna Thomas
Google a year ago
5.0
Hola amigos!! Absolutely delicious food and sangria. We had the meat skewers, meatballs, a potato dish, mushroom dish, calamari dish. Portions not as much as other tapas restaurants but I feel the quality was better and the taste. Service was quick and attentive.
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Johnson Chen
Google 2 weeks ago
5.0
Foods were good, and service was excellent, and young waitress Sara was kind and warm, I’m willing to give her a Five Stars
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Jack Fickling
Google 2 months ago
5.0
Went here in the late afternoon on a Sunday It's wasn't too busy, so the atmosphere was quite chill We were served by Sara who provided an excellent service, very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and didn't take long to be ready. Overall it lead to a lovely dinner for 2. Highly recommend, I would definitely go to eat there again sometime.
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Feather Quill (P.R)
Google 3 months ago
5.0
Tapas Revolution is to date one of the best restaurants I have ever had the pleasure of dinning in. From the friendly and welcoming demeanour of the staff, to the gorgeous taste of the authentic dishes served, this corner restaurant in grand central is not one to be missed. As a loyal customer my favourite dishes comprise of the calamari, sticky chicken wings, potato’s bravas and pork belly. The meat dishes are succulent and brimming with flavour, the herbs and lemon served with them only enhancing the depth. The sauces paired on the potato’s bravas are both spicy and creamy, lulling the taste buds into a slow addition (you will order more, I guarantee). The only thing I enjoy more than the savoury dishes are the sweet ones. I recommend the platter of dessert posters where you will not only get one or two desserts, but four! The crunch of the Churros only taste better with a hint of chocolate sauce, the cheesecake has a perfect balance of sour and sweet and I love the pairing of vanilla ice cream with the fresh fruit Jam, it’s definitely a must after all the spicy/savoury goodness of the main course. If you are still unsure whether to try this tapas bar, let me tempt you with their excellent array of beverages and did I mention the servers not only recommend you dishes based on your preferences, but are very generous with their samples and incentives. All I can say is, I look forward to my return visit to Tapas Revolution, eager to taste their updated menu. - P.R
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Feline Filip
Google 3 months ago
5.0
Highly highly recommend! The food was delicious and the portion sizes were very good. We ordered the hamburger, half chicken and patata bravas. They were very sweet to our toddler and even brought some crayons out for him. We genuinely felt the staff cared about our experience there. We wanted to point out how wonderful Sara was since the moment we arrived! We would certainly return! Oh, and the music is awesome!!
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Morgan Mcguigan
Google 4 months ago
5.0
We had a lovely meal two days before Christmas here. Food was delicious and the staff were so friendly! If your ever looking for a bite in new street station I would definitely recommend especially with a baby as it’s such a calm atmosphere !
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karen Dunnill
Google 10 months ago
5.0
Located in New Street Station, which we always make a point of arriving early at so we can visit this place. Friendly staff, lovely freshly cooked tapas & great drinks, the Cava is spot on.
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Jake Wanstall-Riley
Google 2 years ago
5.0
The service at Tapas Revolution was speedy and friendly. The staff clearly knew the menu inside out and it showed. We had 6 tapas dishes between us, all of which were fantastically cooked and seasoned, I’d definitely eat here again within a heartbeat. Also the sangria was delicious!
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Anna Gautrey
Google 2 years ago
5.0
I visited this restaurant on a date with my boyfriend on Friday, and was very very happy with our experience! We usually go to yo sushi next door, but thought we would try something different, and we always liked the look of this place. We had 6 dishes of some of the most delicious food I have ever eaten. The sausage tapas dish (I can't remember the name) was my favourite! And also the potato dish too. The food came out so quickly it was amazing. The staff are so so so friendly and very helpful the whole time we were there. I'm not completely sure but I think the waitress was called Yaiza? She was so nice! Really made us feel welcome and made our experience even better. My boyfriend tried their homemade lemonade and it was so lemony it was delicious! I had the sangria and unfortunately it went to my head a bit since I'd already had a couple drinks, but it was very delicious while I could still enjoy it 😂.
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SK D
Google 4 years ago
5.0
Beautiful flavoursome food. Great service with a smile. Enjoyed all the different flavors of food which all brought a unique taste. I would definitely recommend and bring my friends and family here. Great atmosphere. And definitely if you never tried a sangria before go for the white wine one it was so yummy. It's certainly lives up to it's name. Calamari was chrispy and just the way I like it. Garlic herb king prawns were not over cooked which some places get wrong. My favorite dish of the night would be the paella with chicken. If you ask the staff for recommendations definitely take It as they know what they are talking about.
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Angie Beaumont
Google 6 years ago
5.0
Love this place. Been here a few times now. Luke to sit at the bar and watch them working. They atmosphere is great. The staff are Spanish and all the ingredients are Spanish too. Sometimes the staff just start singing! Extensive wine list plus cocktails, sangria and shorts served here too. I've had the Spanish style English breakfast before but last time I felt very sick eating it as it was swimming in fat and they agreed it looked bad and gave me refund, free food that lunch time and juice to cleanse my pallet. Having brioche bun with bacon and egg today with black coffee
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Aaron S.
Yelp 2020-02-21
3.0
Tapas Revolution (TR) is a chain of Spanish restaurants in the UK owned by Spanish celebrity chef, Omar 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!
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Taree G.
Yelp 2020-01-10
2.0
This is me altering my review from 5 star to 3 because recently me and friend sat at the CHURROS BAR section. We behaved, we were kind, cleanly, we didn't take up too much time we ordered food but the lady and the staff kept glaring at us like we were aliens. I guess they're not use to having East Indian people at their restaurant or we didn't suit the theme of the restaurant. After what seemed like only 15 mins they lady quickly asked us if she can get the bill for us. The two gentle men that were sitting to our left had been sitting in seats prior to us sitting down, not ordering anything, one was even facing the other way whilst talking on his phone, yet she left them. I should have questioned her but didn't I felt insulted and really sorry for my friend that I thought I'd take with me to this place.
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Joelma
Zomato May 24, 2019
4.0
My partner and I discovered this place and we love it. The sangria pitch is a must ! <br/>The food is quite decent, the portions might need an update but apart from that it’s a lovely place <br/>Love the fact that every waitress speaks Spanish.
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Ticker Eats The World
Zomato Dec 25, 2018
4.0
Grand Central is slowly becoming my favourite place in the city to have a good meal. With so many options, many of which are new-ish to Birmingham (at least the central parts), I’m spoilt for choice whenever out and about in the area. <br/><br/>Tapas Revolution was on my radar for a while. The day I finally decided to eat there, it was packed with the lunch hour crowd. So, I waited a good 45 minutes before approaching the place where I was escorted to the “bar” area for a seat. <br/><br/>The menu at Tapas Revolution is filled with Spanish classics with quite a few specialities that makes eating here for the experimental foodie a joyful experience. <br/><br/>My meal consisted of the following: <br/><br/>Arroz N. - Flavourful squid inked black rice with prawns and squid. Lovely distinct taste and definitely one of the specialities here.<br/><br/>Tortilla de Patatas - My least favourite, but still worth a bite. The classic Spanish omelette with potatoes and onions, could have been for me slightly softer.<br/><br/>Aceitunas Manzanilla - Good old Andalusian green olives that go well with whatever you’re drinking.<br/><br/>Pan de la Casa - Beautiful taste to what seemingly sounds simple. <br/><br/>Pazo de Mariñan Godello Treixadura Albariño - A lovely white that’s perfect with the black rice as recommended in the menu. <br/><br/>It’s not the cheapest meal you’ll have at a “train station” but when you consider the ingredients, the freshly prepared food, and overall pleasant aura of the place, I feel Tapas Revolution is definitely a wonderful Spanish culinary experience.
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Valentina C.
Yelp 2018-03-12
4.0
Finally, I made my stop at Tapas Revolution in the Grand Central station in Birmingham! The location is cool and colourful, on the second floor of the station and people can choose where to sit (bar or table).The space is quite small but everything is well curated. Note that it's quite cold because it's an open space and that - if you aren't familiar with the concept of "Tapas", tapas are finger food (small dishes thought to be shared with friends). Tapas are thus quite small in portions but I've found the two dishes, Torreznos con Mojo Dulce and the Pisto, really rich in flavour, original (traditional) and not oily. Piso is a sort of ratatouille without potatoes (thanks god): vegetables such as aubergine courgettes and peppers slow cooked in tomato sauce. The was recommended by Alfonso who also made me some company and had a nice chat with. (Nice to hear Spanish again) He's really friendly and told me a lot about Spanish cuisine and his way of cooking. Torreznos con Mojo Dulce are pork bite fried and flavoured with a particular glaze which spicy and slightly sweet. I knew already that taste, Spanish pimiento is spicy, dry and with a particular bitter twist unlikely chilli peppers. Despite this dish was fried, every single piece was crunchy and fragrant that is perfection in this case. Everything well presented. They were both fulfilling. I was craving to try churros and got some, the plate was filled with: such a surprise! Churros are fried dough accompanied with hot chocolate. Here too, the churros were perfectly cooked, fragrant and not oily. Unfortunately, the added sugar and cinnamon (despite nice and close to the Brit taste), deviate from the traditional concept, but all in all, they were delicious. I've got 3 tapas for around 11£ with a student discount. I would say too much, but all was well cooked and really fulfilling. It's weird to eat at the bar and seeing the staff around but I enjoyed the chat and the meal. Unfortunately, it's still too cold but the Tapas Revolution corner is better (in term of temperature) than Pho which is too exposed. Next time, no cinnamon and sugar on churros, please!
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Brian C.
Yelp 2018-02-14
5.0
I couldn't be happier with my visit earlier today. Going out for lunch on your own on Valentines Day is always a somber affair - but only because I'd been dragged up to Brum for work and the missus was back in London. I've been before and sat at the bar, which was fine but I much preferred a table as I had today. I ordered from the lunch menu which is cracking value for 9.95. You get some bread and garlic aloili, and the choice of two of several tapas. I went for the chicken paella and then the meatballs. Both were generous portions, and equally delicious. I'm not a fan of seafood and I have a really hard time tasting saffron (it's almost completely lost on my palate) but I really enjoy the paella from TR and have had it before. Never had the meatballs before but they were really good. Also - a decently speedy lunch if you're catching a train!
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Nosh & Breks
Zomato Oct 16, 2017
3.5
Incredibly, I had not been to Tapas Revolution prior to this visit.  I don’t know why; I bloody love the food of Spain.  In fact, thinking about it now, I haven’t been to any of the Spanish restaurants in Birmingham (bar the excellent El Borracho pop up at 1000 Trades).  I am a disgrace. I hold my head in shame.  Now this means that I can’t directly compare Tapas Revolution to its local competition, but what I can do is tell you that at times it transported me back to Valencia, where the food and wine are plentiful.  Oh, and owner Omar is dishy.  It’s little wonder they have his face everywhere.
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Chloe Gorman
Zomato Apr 03, 2017
4.5
Shopping centres and train stations aren’t usually places you’d associate with good food. Though, if I’m honest, the food offerings at Grand Central above Birmingham New Street station, aren’t your average shopping  centre eateries. Take Tapas Revolution. The brainchild of Omar Allibhoy, Spanish celebrity chef and alumni of elBulli, Tapas Revolution sits proudly in the middle of Grand Central, with delicious aromas emanating from its open kitchen. I was invited there a couple of weeks ago to review, so I took Vicky from Brumderland for a blogger date.
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Jeanette M.
Yelp 2016-11-02
4.0
Tapas Revolution is a great addition to New Street station and has become a go-to place of snackage/weekday eating for me. Their tapas are reasonably priced, reasonably portioned, and most importantly, delicious. They have a great selection, and the menu changes every so often. My favourite thing about Tapas Revolution has got to be their half price jugs of Sangria during happy hour! That Sangria... mmm... Definitely worth checking out if you're in grand central.
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Meat And One Veg
Zomato Aug 08, 2016
3.5
I wont go into detail about my initial opinion of Tapas Revolution, but suffice to say it wasn’t particularly pleasant. It was a let down of a meal, a distance away from the food I had been told to expect from Omar Allibhoy, poster boy of Spanish cooking for a certain Gordan Ramsay.  But that was a year ago, back when Tapas Revolution joined a host of other similar sized businesses in the colossal launch that is Grand Central.  I’d heard since then that they had hit their stride, the quality of ingriedients starting to be backed-up by some consistent cooking from the open kitchen.
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Charlotte E.
Yelp 2016-08-08
4.0
I've visited Tapas Revolution twice, the first time I wasn't too impressed... Maybe because it was winter and so the openness of the station made it feel cold and unwelcoming, maybe it's because the food wasn't really anything too special. However on my second visit more recently, I had a much better experience. The staff were attentive without overcrowding us and the food was a lot better. They say two to three plates per person but we ordered a lot more as we were feeling hungry, the cod with peppers and olives was really good as were the goats cheese and spinach pastries and the butternut squash salad with manchego cheese which gave a great contrast to the warm dishes. We washed it all down with a bottle of the house red and finished with some churros and a chocolate dipping sauce. The only let down on this visit was the patatas bravos which were not crispy enough for my liking, other than that if I was shopping in town I would definitely stop by for some food. The menu offers enough choice that there are plenty of dishes I still need to try.
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Sanj M.
Yelp 2016-06-24
4.0
This spot has a special place in my heart after offering smiles and red wine to my sister and me when we were sorely in need of a cheer up! I won't indulge in the unfortunate series of transport related fails that left us exasperated at New Street with an hour to kill before the next train. But it was enough that when my sister pointed to this sign up on the Grand Central 'balcony' I said yes immediately. Two minutes later and we were sitting on high chairs at the bar counter chatting to a cute waiter. He asked if we knew how tapas worked in his Spanish accent so I replied 'si', at which point he switched into Spanish sounding impressed! Admittedly I could only keep up and reply to him in Spanish for another two questions but it still felt pretty good :) A glass just didn't seem enough and a bottle too much, so a three-quarter porron of merlot it was. Turns out it's a tricky devil to pour without spilling, woops. But with some free tapas bites and a little chat with another friendly waitress they soon had us feeling recharged and ready to deal with commuter life again. Muchas gracias, guys!
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Edward D.
Yelp 2016-04-24
4.0
Top quality tapas that is sure to please more than just the travelling crowd, if you are travelling this place will really get you back on track after/during a journey and the service is very fast, but it's worth a visit for any tapas fan in the city. Located on the balcony of Grand Central in the food court (I hate calling it that as it belies the quality of the places that occupy it, not somewhere to just grab a spud!) they have done a nice job of decking out their space, there's also a good view over the atrium and the skylight over the station makes it a lovely light space. For me it lacks the atmosphere for an evening meal, it's just a bit open and the noise of the station is around you. The main thing though is of course the food and it is across the board excellent, this is the group's first foray out of London and it's clear that they really care about what they put out. They are brave with things like chilli in the oil to give you a good punch of flavour and the octopus probably ranks as the best I've ever had. Also worth noting that they do delicious churros, something I'm not normally a fan of and you can often just pick it up to go if you want a tasty treat. Staff were really friendly and they actually corrected a mistake they'd made before we even brought it up with them. Drinks are understandably limited but the house white was a great accompaniment to all the food and at a good price.
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Simon C.
Yelp 2016-04-21
2.0
For those familiar with the old New Street Station and Pallasades shopping centre, the new look station and Grand Central are a breath of fresh air. What was once a concrete block of misery is now a spacious white dome straight out of a Stanley Kubrick dream. Its detractors may complain about the lack of independent business within the curved walls and they are right in doing so, but I remember just how rubbish the shops were in the Pallasades. Call me whatever you want, but I will gladly now take Cath Kidston over Gimme Gizmo, and John Lewis over Poundland. The same argument appears to have been rolled out for the restaurants here. Walking around the open plan floor it does feel a little predictable with the usual suspects of nationwide brands and a smattering of smaller groups still trying to find their feet outside the stampede that is London. It is one of these smaller brands, Tapas Revolution, that would feed us tonight. I am sorry if you have come here looking for your corporate fix, though if you want to read someone trying to ascertain just how cheeky a Nando's really is, please do me a favour and never talk to me again Tapas Revolution already feels polished enough to be in every city. They have a glossy brand, modern interior and counter seats. More importantly they have a menu that screams 'EAT ME' in every possible way at a price that wont break the bank. There is proper hams from the correct pigs, regional dishes such a Asturian sausage and the promise of a lot of garlic. I want to love it but I cant. Everything we try was flat in flavour and lacking in love. Take the paella. At best it is a textural delight of rice - some bits crispy, others tender - heavy on the flavours of chicken stock and saffron. Here it was one level of overcooked rice and metallic saffron, with meagre pieces of chicken and green beans. It is under seasoned to the point that I fail to detect any salt at all - a problem which would repeat itself nearly as much as the alioli the following day The disappointments never stopped there. Pisto should have been the Murcia version of caponata; a punchy salty, sweet and sour display of Mediterranean veg at their best. Nothing. If my doctor ever tells me to cut salt out of my diet I will show him this dish and load the revolver for him. We make the most out of a bad situation by piling it on to bread smeared with alioli overloaded with intense garlic. A tortilla with potato and onion suffered similar levels of blandness. Perhaps the best thing we ate was hot croquettes, big on ham flavour and deep fried to a crisp exterior. These and a potato, chorizo and egg dish indicated that there was a degree of skill in the kitchen, though just how much is debatable. The bill at £35 with a couple of beers puts it in the same bracket as the brilliant Rico Libre. I know which one I would choose. If convenience is your thing, please head to the domed roofs of New Street Station. If its big, gutsy Spanish cooking is what you are looking for take a left at the stairs of the station and keep walking until you hit Digbeth.
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Isaac M.
Yelp 2016-04-20
3.0
Tapas revolution is a open space restaurant on the upper floor food area of grand central. They serve tapas, drinks and churros. The menu is vast and the staff are great. On this occasion I was trying the churros and still am waiting to sample everything else on the menu. Churros are one of my favourite things to eat when I'm in Spain. I can confidently say Iv tried most of the churro places in Barcelona and have acquired a appreciation of quality churros. So far a lot of churros available in Birmingham have underwhelmed me. I often find they are too hard or too oily. Tapas revolution serve decent churros! They aren't the best churros Iv ever had but they certainly taste authentic! So if your looking for a churro fix or haven't tried churros this is a great place to go!
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Ting N.
Yelp 2016-04-13
4.0
There was a point when I couldn't scroll through my Twitter timeline without someone saying that they were, or had just been, here. So I took my time before paying Tapas Revolution a visit. Every time I walked past there was always a queue, and it seemed to be a busy place. So I had no doubt that they are doing something right or they wouldn't have the custom. When I finally got the chance to make a flying visit with Mr Ting one evening before heading to the cinema, I wasn't disappointed. The food came out very quickly, though the restaurant was pretty quiet at that time of the evening. We enjoyed quite a selection of tapas but the highlight was the roasted cod loin for me (thanks to great textures, and a lovely balance of flavours). The small paella was a little dry however so not a favourite - shame but it is tricky to make mini paella as well as a full size dish. Mr Ting's favourite was the steamed octopus, which was divine. The paprika was perfectly balanced, and not overdone thankfully. I did try their nod to an espresso martini and to be honest found it not to my taste. I will stick to the wine when I next return. Or perhaps have a look at some of the other cocktails. I do like the menu with a few options under each heading. It gives a nice range of options to choose from though if you're vegetarian or vegan you may struggle on return visits to keep finding inspiration. After spying what other diners were ordering we decided that we would give the churros a try. They were crisp on the outside, doughy in the middle, and not too sweet. That may be a disappointment if you have a particularly sweet tooth but for us it was great. We are planning a revisit in a few weeks time actually. There are some things on the menu that we didn't get a chance to taste that we would like to. And I want that cod again.
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Laura S.
Yelp 2016-03-20
3.0
I d been meaning to try Tapas Revolution since Grand Central opened but it always seemed very busy...perhaps it was the delicious aromas enticing passerby in. We need to grab some food before a gig on Tuesday and after the day I had I really needed a large gin, thankfully they are 241 between 5-7 at tapas revolution and they offer a range of high end G&Ts using fever tree tonic. I asked for slimline which seemed to confuse the server but the manager sorted it out. We ordered a package of tapas as selected by the restaurant for £24 and all arrived with the sauce on the side as requested by me & my silly garlic intolerance. We had fresh but crunchy bread topped with Parma ham, chorizo, battered calamari, cod, mussel and potato croquettes & a tomato salad with olives. I was still a bit hungry so ordered some pork belly too! That was the most delicious part of the whole meal, the sauce was spicy but sweet and added some interest to the other dishes we had ordered. I do think I'll need to go back and try some of the other dishes. Unfortunately the restaurant was freezing and lots of people were complaining about it - I think it's more the design of grand central than anything that tapas revolution can remedy but i will consider this next time before I go. The meal came to around £40 which isn't bad with the Gins but we were in and out within 30 mins so I probably would t go on an evening where I want a longer dining experience.
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Seth S.
Yelp 2016-01-13
5.0
Whenever I get a hankering for some patatas bravas, there is one place in Birmingham I can count on to deliver every time. Tapas Revolution is the brainchild of Madrid native Omar Allibhoy, who is on a mission to spread Spanish cuisine across the United Kingdom. Brum was chosen as the first location for a Tapas Revolution outside of London, and Grand Central is a good fit for this style of restaurant. Tapas Revolution has a sit down area, a bar, and a takeaway counter facing the food court concourse. The seating has a lovely view overlooking the main lobby of New Street Station from the second floor of the building. I recently spent some time in Barcelona, and Tapas Revolution lets me relive my experiences there. The Sangria is delicious (£11.95 for a jug), and Estrella (£4.85 a pint) flows from the taps. The usual suspects are all here, including pan con tomate, patatas bravas, queso manchego, and padrón peppers. They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I recommend dropping in between noon and 5PM on the weekdays to take advantage of their lunch special, with includes Paella or a Spanish Burger (with one veggie option), and tap beer/sangria/or house wine to drink all for £7.95. Although the prices are reasonable for the food quality and the location in Grand Central, you'll be wishing you were in Spain, where Estrella is €1 and most tapas do not exceed €3. If you don't mind a sugar rush or expanding your waistline, an additional £3.50 will net you some of the best churros and dipping chocolate you'll find in the UK. There is a convenient separate takeaway area and sign dedicated to the churros that faces the main food court area in Grand Central, clearly designed to grab the attention of random shoppers. It honestly works, and even though the churros are on a case display, they will be cooked to order just for you. So far in my visits I've tried their toasted breads, piquillo peppers stuffed with mushrooms, patatas bravas, pimientos de padrón, and the spanish omelette. All of the vegetarian items are priced below £5, and you can easily become full on two tapas. These items have been expertly prepared on my visits, and are a cut above even some of their counterparts that I've tasted in Spain. Most of the professional and friendly wait staff are Spanish to add an air of authenticity, and are very prompt in taking food orders and getting it out to you quickly. I'm not sure if Tapas Revolution is going to start one, but at the very least this is a solid, well-executed tapas bar that still has character despite being stuck in Grand Central. Oh, and did I mention that they have horchata?
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Caroline C.
Yelp 2016-01-10
4.0
One of the many new food outlets in grand central. I quite liked the atmosphere once sat down, but you may not really notice it while walking past as the others appear more inviting. Nevertheless the staff were really friendly and service quick-good if you only have a hour to spare. I wouldn't call the food revolutionary, but I love chorizo so all is good!;)
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Meat And One Veg
Zomato Dec 07, 2015
2.5
For those familiar with the old New Street Station and Pallasades shopping centre, the new look station and Grand Central are a breath of fresh air. What was once a concrete block of misery is now a spacious white dome straight out of a Stanley Kubrick dream.  Its detractors may complain about the lack of independent business within the curved walls and they are right in doing so, but I remember just how shit the shops were in the Pallasades. Call me whatever you want, but I will gladly now take Cath Kidston over Gimme Gizmo, and John Lewis over Poundland.
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Reena Sachedina
Zomato Dec 02, 2015
4.0
On our way back from Bournville to London, my husband and I stopped at grand central in birmingham to have lunch, visit a few friends and see the german christmas market.<br/><br/>At tapas we ordered the classico tapas set menu which contained the pan con alioli, tortilla de patatas, huevos rotos, paella valenciana, and the corquetas de jamon.<br/><br/>The set menu was enough for the 2 of us. The alioli dip with bread was delicious although warm bread would have been better.<br/><br/>The tortilla de patatas was well layered and the egg was well cooked. They served it with alioli as well.<br/><br/>The chicken paella was flavorful and delicious. The huevos rotos was good too. My husband loved the corquettes too.<br/><br/>Overall a delicious lunch and our first time trying tapas!!<br/><br/>
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Charlotte F.
Yelp 2015-10-13
5.0
The mostly Spanish staff are lovely as well as friendly. Everyday 4-7pm is sangria time meaning regular specials on drinks offers like 2 for 1 on cocktails. The light snack menu is very tasty and you can from the bar seats, see everything being freshly cooked and prepared. I've been back seven times now, taken many friends all of whom have loved it too. service hasn't dropped if anything I feel it is even better. And I love their choice of desserts - its how I choose my restaurants. One thing I really do like is that you are offered tasters on anything you're not sure about, both with food and drink.