Varanasi

We had our small, informal wedding reception at the Varanasi and it was fantastic! They prepared the private dining area perfectly and we had the most amazing time. The food was gorgeous, staff were so friendly and attentive, kept us updated and allowed us to choose the timings of courses. Many of our guests had not been there before and they were wowed by the entrance and decor inside. Just a perfect way to celebrate our wedding. The best restaurant in Birmingham, thanks so much from Lisa & Ray.

Had an amazing experience at Varanasi. The food was full of flavour and absolutely delicious. The service was excellent, really friendly and welcoming. The venue is stunning, stylish, unique and full of atmosphere. From the moment you walk in, it feels special, and the vibe throughout the night was perfect. Definitely a place worth visiting for great food, great service and a memorable experience.

Wow.The venu exudes class and luxury and has a decor like no other restaraunt. Definitely not what I was expecting when I went through the doors as I had not done any prior research before deciding to dine here. Didnt start well as I called to enquire what type of Indian cuisine was being served or where the chefs were from. I was constantly told 'indian' much like the sketch from goodness gracious me. Was promised a call back that never happened. Coincidently I walked past to see if questions could be answered but they couldn't by front desk. Ray was called upon by friendly security at front door. He answered my questions and invited to come and have a look. I didn't step out until 2 hrs later for what was a great dining experience. Outstanding service that comes a a dear cost. Mix grill.....chicken outstanding 10/10,kebab was midocre 6/10, lamb chop brilliant. Good quality produce and great flavour.9/10. Paapadi chaat was way too thick and lacked the layers of flavour you would expect. Was like it was made with hung yoghurt. 5/10. Biryani was excellent and the sauce/curry along side was good too nit there is any need for it. 9/10 stingy raita pportio.needed 2. We was plied with water and naan bread which obviously totts up the bill. The water was unnecessary. Desserts we're terrible. Chocolate fondant was okay. Nothing amazing and the pannacotta was so boring and lacked flavour. Couldn't taste coconut.Needs to deliver more given the ambience,the service and the high prices of the menu and service charges. Did have a nice touch as we had an extra little dessert that woukd thoughtful and cute and mad you feel special for a moment until you start noticing that every couple around you is getting the same thing.lol I came again a week later however was surprised with dining requirements as you had to order a minimum number of starters and mains per guest. This was a little embarrassing as I had guests from abroad and I had ordered the maharaja mix grill to start but I was quickly made aware that this would not suffice. I had planned to dine and order more but not to the level that was expected as we just wasn't that hungry. Think it was 2 starts and 2 main expectation per person. The whole idea is a little strange as I have never encountered this before. We walked out. Despite this yes I would come again. The restaurant and ray left a positive long lasting impression. The restaraunt ambience and decor is a winner and sets you aside from others and into an elite league. However you do need to work on those kebabs, the tiny portion sizes in the mix grill and the desserts. Thankyou for the experience

The most deceptive entrance to an incredibly impressive restaurant that made me feel like I was on holiday. All the staff were extremely attentive and friendly. The food was fantastic! Very tasty and cooked to perfection. I had the Samudri Khazana mixed sea food. Looking forward to going again.

Had my first visit to Birmingham and chose this restaurant, what a great decision! The ambience was absolutely spectacular, with stunning decor and a well-thought-out theme that made the experience even more enjoyable. The staff were friendly and attentive, and our food arrived promptly. Speaking of the food, it was delicious. Generous portions, beautifully presented, and full of flavour. Definitely a great spot for a lovely dining experience. Also, there were plenty of picture perfect spots, which I really enjoyed. Would highly recommend this restaurant for date nights and birthday celebrations.

The service was absolutely impeccable, nothing beats Indian hospitality, and Varanasi showed exactly how it’s done. From the moment I arrived, they made me feel so comfortable and even seated me at the most beautiful table. The interior is stunning, with such attention to detail. The food was excellent too of course, hands down the best Indian restaurant in Birmingham! A special thank you to Shah and Mikhail for their exceptional service I’ll most definitely be back !

Rafi looked after our group of 10 NHS work colleagues exceptionally well. We had a lovely meal both meat & vegetarian. Beautiful decor, Rafi showed us around the restaurant, we were very impressed. We had a lovely experience and thoroughly recommend Varanasi. Thank you Rafi for a wonderful evening.