Restaurant Folium

We were lucky enough to walk in and grab a table on Saturday night after a cancellation. The food was fantastic, so much attention to detail in both flavour and presentation. The cod in crab butter was a personal highlight but every dish was noteworthy. We also had the wine pairing which was thoughtfully chosen and enjoyable and very much enhanced our meal. Don’t hesitate to treat yourself to this culinary delight!

Exquisite food and service. Each course was better than the last. The fish was out of this world. We loved it.

Fantastic experience for my birthday. My girlfriend was kind enough to take me here to celebrate and I wasn’t disappointed. The staff were fantastic and the food was outstanding. A real feast for the eyes, nose and mouth. If you like fine dining this is fabulous.

Came her for the long tasting menu and what an incredible experience it was. 15 courses of some of the best food I've ever eaten. The texture and the flavours were mind blowing. The desserts we had were better than all the Michelin star restaurants in Birmingham. The experience was brilliant and the staff were great. I will definitely be back for the food but the desserts were amazing.

Exceptional. Food: Diverse menu, Imaginative, Creative, and a sensory adventure. Ben Tesh & his team offer Birmingham serious Foodies a treat for all senses. Drinks: The wine flight adds another dimension to the food, bringing out subtle flavours and experiencing the wines change with each mouthful. Service: Staff were extremely attentive, friendly & knowledgeable about the menu, including where all the produce was from, including wines. Atmosphere: Exactly what you would expect with a fine dining experience, Clean, Crisp, modern dining, a bright restaurant with Minimalist decor, clean bright toilets with nice soap & Moisturiser. All the dinnerware, Cutlery & glass wear was tactile, modern & luxurious. This enhanced our experience. Value: Three of us spent £400 it was worth every penny. We would highly recommend, and we can’t wait to return.

Another extraordinary taste experience, accompanied by beautiful wines, such knowledgeable service, all described so well. A lovely way to celebrate. The crispy milk topping on the horseradish ice cream was exquisite.

It nearly hit the fine dining sweet spot. From observing the exterior i thought “well crafted simplicity.” Inside I was warmly welcomed by staff who invited me to sit by the window of this cosy establishment. It’s bright inside thanks to the big windows and orientation. The food on the seven course menu was full of traditional flavours, presented nicely and executed beautifully. One of my favourite dishes was the perfectly cooked lamb neck and fillet. With coordination of the service staff improving (it is a new restaurant) and small tweaks to the quality of the facilities this will become a five google star restaurant. Excellent value for money, family run, born and raised in Birmingham. I recommend you try this wonderful restaurant.

Folium is really good, but not quite outstanding. The room is slightly on the sterile side - it feels a bit like a restaurant in a modern business hotel. The tasting menu (£55 in May 2019) is generously portioned, varied, and carefully executed. But at that price you can do better - in Birmingham and elsewhere. The mackerel dish was bland and the turbot was slightly over. Full marks for presentation and concept, but needs just a bit of refinement to be top quality.