Restaurant Folium

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  Katie Blacker-Willetts

  ·1 month ago

  “Exceptional dining experience for a birthday celebration. The service was wonderful and attentive and the food had such amazing textures and flavours. Would definitely recommend and I look forward to my next visit!”

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  Theo Neumann

  ·2 months ago

  “Visit number two and I love the place even more. When Simpsons closed, my defacto favourite restaurant became Folium. But now they are outright my favourite restaurant and deservedly so. I absolutely love everything about Folium. Impeccable service, attention to detail , precision in presentation and cooking. Chef Ben is a hell of a talented chef. Takes on Ramen and Curd Tart are found there at time of writing. Scandinavian thought process marry with Japanese and all rounded off with french techniques and unashamedly Northern English personality. It deserves a star and has been the case for a while... but to be quite frank it would only bring unnecessary pressure, and the fact it hasn't got one speaks volumes about the inadequacies of the inspectors more than anything. Folium is on par at least with (former) restaurant Simpsons but it is actually CONSIDERABLY better than Adam's and I say that with no hesitation. Real foodies know the true level of Folium. Anyway definitely want visit #3 to be before the end of this year and it will happen. Exquisite in every regard. 💘”

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  Natasha Griffiths

  ·3 months ago

  “An exceptional dining experience at Folium Restaurant. Every course was as good as the one before it. Presented beautifully and packed with flavour, using the best seasonal British ingredients. I couldn’t pick out a favourite dish however the biodynamic grain noodles with shiitake mushroom was a flavour bomb! The restaurant itself is welcoming thanks to Ben & Lucy for creating this relaxed and spotless place to eat with good music that you don’t have to shout over to have a conversation. Folium is a fantastic restaurant that I will happily recommend to anyone looking for an outstanding dining experience. I can’t wait to return!”

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  Tom Bradshaw-Smith

  ·4 months ago

  “Undoubtedly the finest food you will taste in Brum, matching any of the restaurants with a Michelin star. Me and my wife continue to go back to mark special occasions - most recently on our wedding anniversary. The food was simply superb from start to finish. Inventive, clean and wholesome dishes with real depth and thought. Ben is a special talent in the Kitchen and Lucy's passionate service and wine pairings make for a wonderful all round experience. In some respects, I'm not sure Folium gets the credit it deserves from the wider industry. I hope that changes. Make sure you go if you haven't already!”

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  Jane Swann

  ·4 months ago

  “We recently enjoyed the long dinner tasting menu at Folium and had a fantastic experience from start to finish. Every course was beautifully presented, delicious, and thoughtfully prepared. The menu offered a great variety of flavours and textures, and despite being a tasting menu, we felt perfectly satisfied and pleasantly full by the end of the meal. A particular highlight was that each dish was carefully explained when served, which added to the overall experience and helped us appreciate the ingredients and inspiration behind each course. The service throughout the evening was excellent – attentive, professional, and friendly without ever feeling intrusive. The staff clearly take pride in what they do and helped make the evening feel special. A wonderful dining experience that we would happily recommend to anyone looking for a memorable meal in Birmingham.”

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  Nick Stagg

  ·7 months ago

  “The whole experience was wonderful. We were greatly warmly & shown to our table. The ambience was lovely, everything being thought out including the crockery & cutlery, to give a quality experience. The service was friendly & attentive, meeting all our needs. We had the "short" 5 course menu & every course was delicious. My partner is pescetarian, which was accommodated without any issue. We'll certainly be back again, thank you for a delightful evening.”

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  David Khan

  ·7 months ago

  “I recently had a business meeting in Folium. I parked in the NCP that's just around the corner from St Paul's Square as the roadside parking is limited to 2 hours. Upon entry we were able to leave our coats on pegs by the door. We were greeted by a kind lady whom showed us to our table, in the window. Before eating and drinking we were handed a face and hand cloth, which I thought was a nice touch. We at the 5 course lunch menu, which was very tasty. Just before we were served our puddings we were asked if we wanted the cheese board, which we did. Being honest, if we never had this, I would have left the restaurant still hungry. We were seated for around 2.5-3 hours and overall it was pleasant experience. There was a few empty tables and it was easy to talk.”

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  Charlie Kenyon

  ·7 months ago

  “Beautiful anniversary meal. Food was pristine along with the wine pairing. Favourite of our meal was the cherry blossom and rhubarb dessert. We opted for the long menu with the cheese selection, everything came out in satisfying portions that left us full at the end. The pace of meals served was just right.”

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  Margo Toté

  ·1 year ago

  “We’ve had a lovely time at Folium. We took the 12-course meal. Truly amazing food, every bite was a sensation of flavors in your mouth. Lovely service with an eye for the customer. I would definitely recommend it to everyone!”

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  FineDiner

  ·1 year ago

  “Went for dinner in restaurant Folium as a party of four. The restaurant is beautiful inside very clean and minimalistic. We were welcomed by Lucy who was amazing throughout the whole dinner. She made sure we had a lovely time and was friendly and cheerful but professional at the same time. The restaurant offers a tasting menu and plenty of drinks options including a wine pairing. Every single dish was unique on its own way and had some amazing flavours. In addition, each dish was beautifully presented. Some of my personal favourites were the Wye valley asparagus with exmoor caviar and whey sauce, a simple dish but with some unique and delicious flavours. Another favourite was the A5 Wagyu beef with grilled chicory. There is an option to add a cheese selection before moving onto desserts and it was absolutely worth it, some delicious British cheeses with home made crackers, apple preserve and home made malt loaf. The desserts were absolutely beautiful and tasted incredible. The sourdough cake with rye custard and brown butter ice cream was loved by everyone on the table. The petit fours at the end were the perfect finish of an amazing dinner. The sunflower seeds macarons and freshly baked madeleines were delicious. The madeleines are baked to order and still warm when served. We even had a chat with Ben- the chef who makes all the amazing food, he was lovely. Overall we had an amazing experience with some beautiful food and Lucy and Ben who run the restaurant made sure we felt welcomed and provided us with amazing food and exceptional service. Definitely recommend!”

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