Baloci

My wife and I had an amazing tasting menu here. Food was delicious. Generous portions but not so much that you felt stuffed at the end! All the meat dishes were beautifully cooked and the flavours were rich but not too heavy. The service was excellent, particular thanks to Saqlain and Khadija. It was also our prayer time whilst we were there and they made arrangements for us to be able to pray. One of the many reasons we would be very happy to come here again.

I've eaten at Baloci before but never stayed there. I have to say, this place is amazing! Set just near Edgbaston Village, it's in a fab location. However, it's the exquisite detail that's gone into the interior design of every room that's insane (I was there on a quiet evening so got to see some of the rooms that had not been booked). The thought that's gone into making the experience feel so special is worth pointing out. And the value for money is really, really good. This is where I will now stay every time I visit Birmingham. Massively recommend.

Dear Baloci Birmingham Team, On behalf of the Ibis Birmingham New Street Hotel team, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for the incredible hospitality we experienced during our visit. We had a fantastic night, enjoying great food and drinks in such a wonderful venue. We especially appreciated how promptly your team accommodated our request to change the table arrangement, everything was handled seamlessly and without hesitation. Mario, the restaurant manager, and Kadisha, our server, were exceptional, providing attentive and friendly service throughout the evening. It was a special touch that the chef personally introduced himself and explained the current theme behind Baloci, highlighting the Silk Root theme. This made our experience even more unique and memorable. We also thoroughly enjoyed finishing the night in the Shisha Lounge, which was a hit with everyone. Thank you again for giving us such a memorable evening. We truly appreciated every detail and look forward to visiting again soon.

Amazing experience, fabulous afternoon tea more so the service which was superb. The staff went over and above especially farah and saqulain .The food was lovely and unique and the staff made the experience so memorable. Definitely come back again. Thank you to the everyone in Baloci

This is a review for around the time they opened. I love the way they take you on a wonderful journey through the different rooms with beautiful settings,love the cocktails and it's complex flavours, service was excellent and the food overall was presented well on many of the dishes . Only comment I would make is on the fish dish which was really good except for the random half a raw tomato placed under the fish which was unnecessary with no seasoning which was a bit surprising. For the dessert, menu said baklava and I was expecting to to see some form of the actual dessert but it came in an ice cream flavour format which was unexpected. Could do with a little more rice with the meat for the biryani ( this is me nitpicking).My favourite was definitely the kebab and the biryani. I want to compliment the carrot and broccoli in the Nihari dish was nicely seasoned and the generous lamb portion for a tasting menu also must be called out! They also didn't hesitate to add spice and little heat to some of the dishes. Sorbets were given as palate cleansers in between which didn't seem to have a smooth texture but that was okay.I love the fact they give you complimentary cocktails at the start as they have a lovely complex menu to chose from! Overall would recommend to try the restaurant and the food and definitely their cocktails :)

I attended my 50th Birthday party a few days ago, I must say that it was an amazing place to hold any party with close family and friends, the staff were just brilliant, the food was well over 5 star rating, the attention to detail could be seen, all thanks to the head chef. There were about 30 or more guests and everyone had an exceptional experience !! Everyone enjoyed the evening and all felt very welcome, full credit should be given to the head Chef for making the amazing food and the staff who all work together as a Team, they are so helpful and polite, big thank you. I would fully recommend this place, it is sophisticated, has a warm ambient, all of the staff are very courteous, considerate and accommodating to your every need, you will not be disappointed. The boutique hotel rooms are out of this world, absolutely beautifully designed. The food and drinks were amazing and I will be visiting again very soon with the family and friends. Bal.

Came here for a New Year’s Eve meal and had an unforgettable experience thanks to Chris, who was an exemplary host. He even gave us a tour of the venue, which was really nice. I’d highly recommend this place if you’re into fine dining — the food was excellent and the ambience was cosy, intimate, and well thought out. The stand-out course was the Lamb 3 ways (pictured). Sadly, the Oud Garden was closed, but I will definitely be returning in the summer to experience it.

The tasting menu at Baloci was exceptional — beautifully presented dishes that blended flavours with modern finesse. Each course felt thoughtful and balanced, with standout spices and rich, aromatic profiles. Service was warm and seamless, making the whole experience feel special. A perfect choice for a refined, immersive dining evening.