Harborne Kitchen Reviews Summary

Food Quality and Presentation

Pros:

• "The Smoked Mash is one of the best things I've ever tasted."
• "I had braised ox cheek which was tremendous."
• "Each course was absolutely delicious, even the amuse bouche was so incredible I didn’t want it to end."
• "The cod and mushroom dish was a highlight. How the cod broke away and the combination of flavours were superb."
• "Chicken liver parfait with white chocolate and strawberry, absolutely stunning."
• "The Ox was my favourite 😍"
• "The allium dish was our favourite. Absolutely recommend."
• "The stars of the main were the ox gnochetti and the filet of Cod."

Cons:

• "The only area that needs improvement is the mocktails."
• "Only let down was the cocktails were not very good."
• "Not so happy with the 'classic' wines."
• "Some of the best food in Birmingham. This place will have a Michelin star at some point, and probably soon."
• "Very average food, service is just ok, restaurant deco is nothing special."
• "Fantastic set up, fascinating menu but overseasoned - even for our very salty preference."
• "There was a piece of cling film in my dessert, which was really disappointing."
• "In answer to your apology and the cleaning and dustpan and brush incident. I would suggest you take a look at the FOOD. It was absolutely disgusting!"

Service and Staff

Pros:

• "The staff provided the best customer service I have experienced in over a decade. Polite, quick, professional."
• "They accommodated dietary requirements without any hesitation."
• "Attentive staff provide excellent service, creating a welcoming atmosphere."
• "The service was outstanding and the atmosphere was great."
• "We were looked after by Ben who has only been working there 3 weeks, we were shocked by that as he made our night with his wonderful conversation and relaxed approach, definitely an asset to the restaurant."
• "The service was friendly and attentive without being overwhelming."
• "Staff were attentive without being overbearing. Food disliked (not intolerances) were accommodated within the tasting menu."
• "The staff were friendly, welcoming and attentive (but not overly attentive)."

Cons:

• "Despite this everyone conceded the meal was great!"
• "One star off because we arrived early 30 mins, very early into the service for lunch but oddly staff were being very funny about seating us and unaccommodating despite there being lots of space."
• "The chips were definitely re cooked and the quality poor overall. Please dont answer this with another lame apology.........."
• "The rocks added taste and I loved the view of the 22 bus stop, especially the buses they have a good sound!!!! Also Toilets are amazing soap and all the condiments!"

Atmosphere and Ambiance

Pros:

• "Great atmosphere in the restaurant. A Wednesday night was buzzing like a Saturday night."
• "Harborne Kitchen is a culinary gem offering an outstanding dining experience. The modern yet cozy ambiance adds to the overall charm."
• "The decor of the restaurant is superb, with the Scandi style lending the room a relaxed and clean appearance."
• "Beautifully presented, delicious food. The tasting menu was a luxurious experience to mark my mum's 60th birthday."
• "The dining started with the Matre-de introducing the menu and explaining each of the dishes to us, checking for any allergies etc..."
• "A perfect evening from start to finish. The atmosphere was so relaxed - we thoroughly enjoyed it and will be back again soon!"
• "The atmosphere and staff were all so lovely. I was worried about the tasting menu meal due to being vegan and having lots of other dietary requirements but the menu that they created for me was great."
• "Love this place. Always a warm welcome, HK serves up gorgeous contemporary food in a relaxed setting."

Cons:

• "Location parking a bit tricky as it is place on a main road."
• "We were lucky enough to be part of a very memorable birthday celebration held at Harborne Kitchen and would like to say how wonderfully the restaurant and its staff made the magic of the evening happen."