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Friendly Grill

RestaurantSmethwick, ENG

4.8 out of 5 stars4.8(376 reviews)

Quick info

+44 7468 496330
101-102, Three Shires Oak Rd, Bearwood, Birmingham, Smethwick B67 5BT, United Kingdom
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About Friendly Grill

A Romanian kitchen anchors Friendly Grill, a restaurant at 101-102 in Smethwick, where the cooking stays with traditional dishes. Smoked lamb pastrami sits among the grill options, alongside a mixed grill, and papanași closes the meal as dessert. Chips are made in house and come with plates such as schnitzel. Portions run large. The dining room keeps high chairs on hand, so families with young children can settle in without bringing their own. Reservations are recommended if you want a table held. The restaurant serves through the week and closes on Thursdays.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · Good for kids birthday · Kids' menu
  • Dietary
    Vegetarian options

Reviews

4.8/5
376 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention huge portions, lamb pastrami, papanași dessert and home-made chips.

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Customer Review Summary

Homemade Romanian cooking anchors nearly every account, with the grill drawing the most attention: one visitor calls the mixed grill outstanding, while others single out lamb pastrami with polenta and pickles, schnitzel, and home-made chips that one compared to their mother's. Close behind is the papanași, which two reviewers rate the best they have had, one calling it heavenly. Also named are cold starters of Romanian cheeses and smoked meats, sea bass in brine, pancakes, and a home-made cherry liqueur described as brilliant. Generous portions come up repeatedly, with several saying they left full and found the prices fair, and the owners and staff are described as friendly and welcoming, one customer noting a decade of return visits. Complaints are scarce: a single diner found the glass of Romanian wine so-so and pointed out that only one soup is made fresh each day, so the one they wanted was not available. Others mention clean bathrooms, regional trinkets around the room, and fresh flowers on the tables.

Featured reviews

  • CARMEN BISTRAN
    “Been a customer for 10 years now. Big fan of their lamb pastrami and sea bass in brine. And when it comes about the papanași dessert ... well, that's something that taste heavenly!”
  • Biris Bogdan
    “Exelent food,always fresh the best Papanasi in uk”
  • Robert-Gabriel Agavriloaie
    “Great Romanian food, fresh and really tasty. Big portions and friendly staff. Good prices too. Definitely coming back.”
  • Tik tok
    “Really nice spot for Romanian food. The grill was on point, everything tasted fresh and proper homemade. Portions are big so you definitely won’t leave hungry. Staff were super friendly and made the whole experience feel relaxed and welcoming. Prices are fair for what you get as well. If you’re in Birmingham and want authentic Romanian food, this place is worth it. Will definitely come back 👍”
  • Victoria McCallin
    “Delicious food, large portions and very good value for money. The staff were friendly and the service was brilliant. The bathrooms were clean. I will definitely be visiting again. I highly recommend this restaurant.”

Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list
  • Sport

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
Show more amenities
  • Dine-in
  • Family friendly
  • Vegetarian options
  • Bar on site
  • Casual
  • Beer
Offerings· 10
  • Alcohol
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Free water refills
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Wine
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Facilities· 1
  • Toilet
Dining options· 6
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Table service
Atmosphere· 2
  • Cosy
  • Trendy
Family-friendly· 3
  • Good for kids
  • Good for kids birthday
  • Kids' menu
Highlights· 6
  • Great beer selection
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list
  • Sport
Crowd· 2
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Planning· 3
  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Reservations required
  • Dinner reservations recommended

Location

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  • 0.1 miGood for kids

    jerk chicken, rice and peas, curry goat or mutton

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