Simpsons - Birmingham
Simpsons
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Simpsons is an elegant yet informal restaurant owned by chef Andreas Antona. Chef director Luke Tipping's creative cooking earned the restaurant its first Michelin star in 2000, which it has held onto ever since. With a focus on quality ingredients and seasonal produce, the menu highlights provenance. The restaurant's bright and airy space is complemented by a lush garden that blooms in the spring and summer. Please be aware that Simpsons is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
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This restaurant receives mixed reviews from customers, with some feeling that it is expensive, pretentious, and unwelcoming, while others find the food to be glorious and sublime. The atmosphere is described as lacking warmth and soul, with some service issues noted. However, many customers praise the fantastic food and attentive service, with some even saying it was the best meal they've had in years. The restaurant's reputation precedes it, with some noting it as a must-visit for foodies. Overall, while there may be some inconsistencies in service and ambiance, the quality of the food is highly praised, making it a worthwhile dining experience for those willing to pay the price.
Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £100+ Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £100+ Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Vegetarian offerings: Vegetarian menu or section
Went to Simpsons to celebrate my husband's birthday and had made them aware of this too. The food was brilliant but felt let down that the occasion was not recognised at all. A small birthday cake as a token would have been lovely. We also went for a meal here 2 years ago for my husband's birtgday and I felt the staff had been better and more attentive in the past and had acknowledged his birthday with a small dessert, which at £130 per person for the meal is not too much to ask! Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £100+ Food: 5 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 4
Firstly I would like to say the food was exceptional as always. The issue was the service. On arrival we were seated in the garden and provided with drinks menus for a pre lunch drink. After 10 minutes of waiting for a waiter I had to wonder round the restaurant looking for someone to take my order. From this point everything went fine until after the third course. Nobody removed our dirty plates, nobody came to offer coffee. Again I had to leave my seat and go and search for a member of staff, only to find four or five staff members congregating around the bar having a chat! Even after I commented that we were feeling somewhat abandoned there was no apology. As it was my friends birthday lunch I didn't want to discuss it further at the time so I just paid the bill and left with our dirty plates still on the table. This may seem like a small thing, however when I am paying nearly £200 per head, including a £45 service charge, at a Michelin star restaurant I would expect exceptional service. I have been dining at Simpsons for several years and always found it a wonderful experience. Sadly I think this will be my last visit as personally I go to restaurants such as this not only for the food but for the theatre. Having to wonder around looking for staff on two occasions really ruins the sense of occasion. Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £100+ Food: 5 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 5 Vegetarian offerings: Vegetarian menu or section
I've never had a bad meal here. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £100+
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Starters
Salad Of Heritage BeetrootsWiltshire Pork BellyLondon Smoke And Cured SalmonMains
Fillet Steak Cooked Over CharcoalCornish Lamb RumpBbq English Asparagus