Colbeh, Persian Kitchen & Bar (Birmingham) — Restaurant in Birmingham

Colbeh Persian Restaurant and Bar is an absolute treasure for anyone craving authentic Persian cuisine with a side of warm hospitality. From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed like family — the atmosphere is both elegant and inviting, blending traditional decor with a modern, comfortable touch.

The food is nothing short of spectacular. Every dish is prepared with care and beautifully presented. The kabobs are juicy and perfectly seasoned, the saffron rice is fragrant and fluffy, and the stews — especially the Ghormeh Sabzi and Fesenjan — are rich, flavorful, and deeply comforting. The portions are generous, and you can truly taste the quality of the ingredients.

with a bar that complements the menu beautifully. Whether you’re pairing a bold red with your lamb or enjoying a refreshing saffron-infused cocktail, there’s something for every palate.

The service is attentive and genuine — the staff are knowledgeable about the dishes and always ready to offer recommendations or explain unfamiliar items on the menu. They go the extra mile to ensure you have an unforgettable experience.

Whether you're new to Persian cuisine or a longtime fan, Colbeh sets the standard. It’s perfect for a romantic dinner, a family gathering, or a night out with friends. Don’t miss the fresh-baked bread and mast-o-khiar to start — and definitely save room for the Persian ice cream at the end!

Highly recommended — a culinary journey you’ll want to take...

FANTASTIC FANTASTIC! ... visited for a bank holiday for the first time following a Google search . When we arrived the atmosphere was immediately friendly and welcoming. The lady who seated us had limited English yet was nice and friendly and got her colleague to support

The starters were delicious! Good portion sizes. I had the prawns (the small bowl from my pics), and my friend had houmous with homemade bread (the big plate) ..the houmous and bread starter could easily be a sharing one as it huge!

For mains, we both went for wraps, which are served with fries. When it arrived, we couldn't believe portion size - huge ! Such good value for money . I must emphasise the place is very good value for money!

We were so impressed vouldnt leave without trying a dessert. One of the waitresses kindly invited me to join her where she took me directly next door - they also own a cafe! She showed me the selection of cakes that are not on the restaurant menu, and instructed the guy to plate it and bring it back around to the restaurant for me ..

I chose carrot cake. It was very rich and the icing really sweet . Once I scraped off most of the icing, I would happily give it 8.5/10... due to the huge portion size, 1 slice was enough for my friend and I to share

The reason why i haven't given 5 stars is because there were long wait times between courses and drinks. However, my overall experience was lovely. I highly recommend and can not wait...

I had the most enjoyable meal I've had in a long time at Colbeh Persian Kitchen in Birmingham. Perhaps it's only because it's been a long time since I last had Persian food, and because I was hungry on the day, but I don't think it's just that. My family shared my opinion. We ordered Baba Ganoush as a starter, Persian Tea, Ghormeh Sabzi and Baleh Morgh. The food was simple, but there was an attention to detail in everything. Every aspect of every dish was spot on. The Ghormeh Sabzi, which is one of the true gems of Persian cookery, was delicious, with high quality and succulent meat pieces. The chicken in the Baleh Morgh was luscious, melt-in-the-mouth and heavenly. Even the Persian tea was fabulous, and good value in that the price is for a large pot of tea. I'm willing to bet that everything on the menu is perfect. The main dishes are relatively expensive, but they are everywhere in this post-pandemic world. You pay nearly this price at Bang Bang Oriental Market in Colindale for a considerably worse meal in considerably worse circumstances. We ordered two main meals and a starter and that was more than enough for the three of us: that's one way to save a little money. Only about £16 per head for a great meal. Friendly service, good atmosphere, tremendous food: this has to be one of my favourite restaurants. Whenever we visit my daughter at the University we now know...