Fumo

The atmosphere was really good for an afternoon lunch. I really enjoyed the meal with a friend and it was amazing. I got the ribeye adding truffle sauce with it was mind blowing amazing I wish they add it for the menu. Although the waitress did make it happen for me easily. It was really a good combination.

While Fumo boasts an impressive menu and a vibrant atmosphere, it sometimes falls short in terms of service. During my visits over the years to both restaurant’s in birmingham , I've encountered inconsistencies in attentiveness and efficiency from the staff. While some servers are attentive and accommodating, others seem disengaged or rushed, detracting from the overall dining experience. However, Despite this drawback, the restaurant compensates with its luxurious and high quality furniture, adding a touch of elegance to the dining environment., Fumo's culinary offerings remain a highlight. The Italian pizzas, in particular, are crafted with quality ingredients and bursting with authentic flavour. The ambiance adds to the dining experience, with a lively atmosphere that reflects Birmingham's vibrant culinary scene. Overall, while Fumo has the potential to be a top notch dining destination, improvements in service could elevate it to even greater heights.

Beautiful place with an upbeat atmosphere. Me and my friend enjoyed a meal out here together comfortably, with staff being attentive and service fairly fast. The pricing was also very reasonable and the bill not hefty at all, however it is worth noting that neither of us had any alcohol. Would happily come back!

We came here to celebrate a Christmas meal. We had booked and was seated next to the bar and the speaker so could not hear each other. We asked to move and waited at the bar for about 5 minutes and was seated away from the bar. The food is Italian tapas style and you order a selection for everyone to try. The food came quickly and was lovely. A down side was although we were still away from the bar. As there was no screen separating the dining area the noise travelled through to the whole restaurant.

After coming for a meal just before Christmas 2023 with my family, I came back a week later by myself for a solo date on a Thursday evening. I ordered the carbonara and lasagne, with a very nice glass of Cabernet Sauvignon red wine. Because the food portions are tapas style, I ordered 2 dishes of meals I adore. Because of the layout it can be noisy, but it gives a sense of atmosphere that other restaurants don’t tend to have. The staff were attentive, even when it was busy. I highly recommend this place, if it’s your thing. I understand why many wouldn’t like it, but it was fantastic for me and I left very happy. Will come back more often. Grazie!

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.