Buonissimo Restaurant Birmingham is a italian restaurant in Harborne, Birmingham. Rated 4.6 stars from 608 Google reviews. Known for homemade pasta done right and attentive staff with personality. Best for date night and anniversary dinner. Ranked #10 of 12 in Harborne. Price range: €€.
Rankings updated April 2026
Buonissimo Restaurant Birmingham
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in Harborne
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Quick Verdict
Yes, locals return repeatedly. Reviewers often single it out, citing consistency, quality pasta, and staff who actually care as reasons they keep booking.
You want proper Italian cooking in a small, cosy room where the staff treat anniversaries and birthdays like they matter—reservations recommended for dinner and groups.
About Buonissimo Restaurant Birmingham
Buonissimo is a neighbourhood Italian restaurant on Albany Road in Harborne where the kitchen treats pasta seriously and the staff know your name by the second visit. It's small and intimate—reviewers mention tight table spacing but that's the trade-off for a place that feels lived-in rather than corporate. The menu leans into homemade pasta (ravioli, raviolini), seafood done properly (king scallops with thermidor sauce, marinara with a kick), and desserts that actually taste like they were made in-house rather than thawed. Service moves quickly without rushing you. Wine list is solid. They'll bring out birthday dessert with candles if you give them a heads-up, though they don't require advance notice for it. Regulars come back because the food stays consistent and the team—Mark, Irma, Simona—remembers you.
What Stands Out
Homemade pasta done right
Reviewers specifically praised "homemade pasta" and cited ravioli with tomato sauce, steak dolceletta with blue cheese raviolini, and marinara with seafood as standouts. One noted the pasta was "cooked to perfection."
Attentive staff with personality
Multiple reviews mention Mark, Irma, and Simona by name as reasons for returning. One reviewer noted staff were "welcoming as soon as we stepped through the door" and didn't mind when they arrived late. Another praised "great recommendations."
Desserts that taste homemade
Reviewers noted pavlova was "massive but still light" and praised tiramisu. One customer who normally avoids restaurant desserts said these were "lovely"—a rare compliment in that category.
What Customers Say
The interior arrangement feels practical and stable, contributing to a consistent and relaxed overall mood.
The waitress and chef were very friendly and welcoming.
Lovely atmosphere and delicious authentic Italian food!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Buonissimo Restaurant Birmingham
Reservations are recommended for lunch and required for dinner. No online booking available—call or visit the website to reserve.
The ravioli with tomato sauce and steak dolceletta with blue cheese raviolini are both mentioned by reviewers as standouts. The marinara with seafood also gets specific praise for fresh catch and proper cooking.
Yes. Staff bring out dessert with candles for birthdays and anniversaries without requiring advance notice. Reviewers call the place "intimate" and "romantic." Service is attentive and welcoming.
One reviewer noted the room is "quite echoey due to all the hard surfaces" and mentioned struggling to hear during busy times when groups are loud. It's intimate, though evenings can get loud.
One detailed review listed £115 for 2 people including 4 alcoholic drinks, 2 starters, 2 mains, 2 desserts, and a side. Reviewers describe it as "a little pricey" but "well worth it."
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