Divine Restaurant — Restaurant in Metropolitan Borough of Solihull

I was asked to join a group for a christmas day meal at this restaurant, first time i had ever been there so i was interested to sample the food. sitting was at 2pm while the restaurant has a nice atmosphere i have to say the overall experience was not great for the following reasons. 1, Took ages to get the food for the starter to the table it was only average when it arrived and what i can say was a small portion and not piping hot Main course again took ages to arrive the portion and the quality of my chicken dish was dissapointing what looked like a drum stick and some part of the chicken mainly bones in a thin brown watery gravy, had to ask 3 x times for the rice to be served very dissapointing for a main meal. The desert was a chocolate brownie a solid dark brown slab of biscuit was served, ok it was a brownie but god it was tough hard to break and cold it needed to be warmed up to soften the bake. Ok the establishment looked like it was sold out busy and that was the problem everyone arrived for an approximate 2pm kick off , but i just dont think the staff or kitchen was ready, ok its a nice looking place but the christmas offering was below what i would have expected, staff seemed more concerned with pushing drinks to the table rather than table service so not impressed. £50 per head for a christmas day meal out may not be a lot but in my opinion this was a poor offering for the money i have saved the most unfortunate bit till last of the members in our group 3 x members were ill the next day mainly upset stomach and the priciple eats had been our Christmas lunch this is concerning 3 x people all from the same group all having eaten at the same location worrying , so would i go back to this restaurant no i would not. I am of an age where i have eaten in hundreds of establishments around the UK, and especially in Birmingham where there are many fine asian restaurants sadly to say this is not one of them, they wont be on my must return list. Hope the other diners had a better experience than my group, happy new year to all,

I did not want to write a response in temper i wanted a couple of days to consider my thoughts, i have been fair and honest with my appraisal, no i did not complain at the restaurant at the time, as i was not the principle organiser and i am not one to cause a scene its not my style, my simple conclusion is poor show guys average food very average and 3 x people feeling ull after eating at your location ? no...

From the moment we walked in at Divine Indian in Shirley, the staff were so kind, helpful and accommodating nothing was too much trouble. Even when we asked to move the table, they came straight over with smiles and helped us rearrange it without hesitation.

The service all night was impeccable! So attentive, friendly and genuinely caring, and that’s before we even get to the food…

WOW. The food was out of this world! Every dish was so fresh, you could tell instantly that nothing had been sitting around. The flavours were unreal. Our starters were perfection: tender, juicy lamb chops, the most delicious chicken chaat, and fresh, crispy poppadoms (with sauce refills offered before we even asked!).

Then came the mains and honestly, insane doesn’t even cover it. The lamb curry was melt-in-the-mouth tender, perfectly spiced, and bursting with flavour. The chicken tikka came out sizzling, with juicy breast pieces that were hands down the best chicken tikka I’ve ever had. And don’t even get me started on the naan… fluffy, buttery, absolute perfection!

They even went above and beyond to make a special mocktail for my aunt (who doesn’t drink), and surprised my nephew with a big bar of Galaxy chocolate, such a lovely touch that made the evening extra special.

Every single person at our table left absolutely over the moon with the meal. We can’t wait to go back (and next time, we’ll actually remember to take photos!).

Huge shoutout to our amazing servers, Reed and Job, you were incredible. Thank you for making our evening...

I know this review is a bit late, but life got a little hectic after my visit on Saturday night, and I couldn’t wait any longer to share just how incredible my experience was at divine. From start to finish, everything about the evening was perfection.

The moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and led to our table in a beautiful, elegant setting. The atmosphere was nothing short of enchanting—quiet, intimate, yet full of energy. It truly felt like we were transported to another world, making it the ideal spot for a special evening out.

The food was, without a doubt, the highlight. Every dish was thoughtfully crafted and bursting with flavor. Each bite seemed to surpass the last in terms of creativity and taste. It’s clear the chefs here use the finest ingredients and pay close attention to every detail. Whether you're a fan of classic flavors or looking to try something new and exciting, this menu has it all. I’m still dreaming about the [specific dish you loved]—it was absolutely unforgettable.

As for the service, I couldn’t have asked for better. The staff was attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable, and genuinely eager to make our experience memorable. They offered excellent recommendations, ensuring we had everything we needed to make the night truly enjoyable.

I can’t recommend divine enough. It’s one of those rare places that hits every note perfectly—delicious food, top-notch service, and a memorable atmosphere. I’ll definitely be back, and I look forward to another...