Albatross — Restaurant in Birmingham

Albatross has been on the bucket list for ages and we finally got there. I have had many a tasting menu. This is a fish and seafood restaurant. We opted for the wine pairing which comes with the last six dishes. Couldn’t fault the sake and wine pairings and the explanations that came with them. Thoroughly recommend you do that. You are all sat around the kitchen area on a bar that seats about 14 people. One of my friends was disappointed we were nowhere near the action as it were. I wasn’t too bothered. Great new wave soundtrack. Everyone was friendly and it was a small, intimate atmosphere. Most of the dishes were amazing and they worked really well. Dessert was something else. All good. However, I told the restaurant way in advance that I didn’t want oyster. Nothing else was offered which I found odd as anywhere else would offer an alternative. My decision wasn’t last minute. I did read in another review that someone had caviar. I didn’t. I could have asked I suppose but I didn’t think I had to at the price we were being charged. If I’d have known I’d have had it and given it to my friend. We all felt that we could have done with some bread or carbs in there. One to mop up the lovely sauces and two as something to line our stomachs for the wine pairings. We had a lovely time and it was an experience but we all felt a bit tipsy and in need of carbs...

Lunch A.D.C Birmingham A new restaurant by thewilderness Located in Newhall Square on the ground floor of an old factory building just behind the Travelodge on Charlotte Street.

You are seated on stools at a bench that accommodates up to 10 guests. This enables diners to watch the chefs prepare the dishes right in front of you,which we love. A lot of restaurants normally charge extra for that privilege.

We had a procession of faultless and stunningly flavourful dishes with strong influences from Japan. Quite a few courses are served raw. A favourite of those was the ORKNEY SCALLOP / MELON/ YUZU. as well as KOMBU CELERY/ WALNUT/ FURIKAKE. Who knew celery could be so flavoursome. Out of the cooked dishes it would be a very hard decision to choose a favourite. Would it be the CRISPY MUSSELS/ KATSU CURRY or the POACHED COD/X0 or maybe IBERICO PORK CHEEK/CHAR SIU. The star of the show has got to be the 'CRAB DOUGHNUT',one simply isn't enough. A whole bowl of them, please.

If you like tasty food served by talented chefs whilst mixing with fellow enthusiastic diners, then this is highly recommended. At £75 for the 14 courses, this is exceptional value for a high-end produce dining experience. Thank you to head chef Marious and Georgia for a lovely, relaxed...

My partner brought me here for my birthday and we were not disappointed in the slightest. Both seafood lovers, this was right up our street and the first time we had a strictly seafood tasting menu. Each dish was so unique, so fresh and creative but the whole experience had a cohesive feel. It was like you were being taken on a journey, each plate a destination to pause and take it all in. The wine pairing was fantastic, and the option to have different wine pairings based on your preference for creativity or intensity was a really cool touch. We took two different wine pairings out of the three to try and they both really complimented each plate.

The vibe is edgy, but relaxed - a mix of exposed brick and stone with soft lighting and plush chairs. With only 14 seats, it was intimate and perfect for the occasion.

You could tell the chefs were incredibly passionate about what they do. You could see the precision on their faces as they prepared each plate. Each dish was explained carefully and they took the time to answer any questions we had. The wine sommelier also was super helpful, when deciding which pairing to go for!

Tucked away from the main street you would hardly know it’s there until you knew - I would...