Looks like something didn't work quite right. Please reload this page.
Restaurants
Birmingham
Harborne
El Buen Gusto
El Buen Gusto Reviews

El Buen Gusto

Photo of restaurant El Buen Gusto in Harborne, Birmingham

Fast and free booking for:

Reviews of El Buen Gusto (68)

Read what people think about El Buen Gusto. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about El Buen Gusto before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about El Buen Gusto and book a table with confidence!

4.9/6

68 reviews

4.9/6

68 reviews

Food:Great
Atmosphere:Pleasant
Service:Great
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Very Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
630
519
47
310
21
11
Most recent
  • Most recent
  • Highest rated
  • Lowest rated
"Average"
3/6
Laura M.a year ago · 1 review

The service we received from a female server was impeccable. Unfortunately the food was a bit of a let down, now we had sea food, so it was expected to probably be frozen. Although we didn't expect all of the food to be prepared from frozen. We simply couldn't finish desert, not because we were full, no because the lack of taste, it was bland all round, a very big disappointment. We have been here many times before and we are saddened to see the decline in the quality of the food

"Very good"
5/6
Susan D.a year ago · 1 review

Amazing food!! Lovely helpful staff! Cute fountain. Would definitely recommend!

"Very good"
5/6
Angela P.a year ago · 1 review

Excellent food, and great service. I will definitely eat here again.

"Good"
4/6
Isobel W.a year ago · 1 review

Really nice staff and they accommodated our large group well. Took a while for our orders to be taken. However, when the food came out some of it was cold, especially the lasagnes. Also, they gave one of our desserts to the table behind and didn’t seem too apologetic. Overall, it was a nice experience as we were celebrating two 21st birthdays and they did a sparkler in dessert thing. Nice Italian touches as well.

"Average"
3/6
Jacqui W.a year ago · 1 review

Food mediocre! Calamari v average, frozen no crunchy exterior. Quarter Chicken was very dried out!

"Good"
4/6
Annette E.a year ago · 1 review

Wait times were a bit long but it was very busy

"Excellent"
6/6
Danny D.2 years ago · 1 review

Service was excellent as well as the food. Would recommend.

"Very good"
5/6
Michelle C.2 years ago · 3 reviews

Tasty food, good portions and good value for money. I'll be back.

"Excellent"
6/6
David E.2 years ago · 1 review

A brilliant time was had by all. The food and wine were excellent.

"Excellent"
6/6
Joanna S.2 years ago · 1 review

What a fabulous place. Gorgeous surroundings. Lovely staff and wonderful food.

"Awful"
1/6
Julie K.2 years ago · 1 review

Our first and I'm afraid our last visit here since it was Valentino's. It took almost 2 hours to get main courses only for 6 of us and one round of drinks. We had to go and find someone to order our drinks and then again to order our food. We felt invisible and no-one seemed to care if we were there or not. Food was OK at best. Never again

"Excellent"
6/6
Elaine K.2 years ago · 1 review

Excellent service, perfect food. Lovely atmosphere, lively but not too noisy. My kids loved their food (and they are alway picky!) from the bambini menu. It was nice to have a mocktail since I was driving. We had the lamb Sunday dinner, perfectly cooked and a delicious plate of food. Great service from Miguel. Will definitely return!

"Good"
4/6
Theresa J.2 years ago · 1 review

Really lovely restaurant would definitely go back.The food was really good.

"Average"
3/6
Neil O.2 years ago · 1 review

I visited with 3 other people, starters took just under an hour to arrive! Everyone enjoyed them, especially the fish cake. Mains arrived, I had the sicilian pasta with nduja sausage, nice flavour but the pasta was very overcooked, not something I expect with a restaurant. Seafood risotto was the same, overdone, it should have a slight 'bite' to it, not completely soft, also was hardly seasoned. Lasagne was very nice, calzone was tasty but dry around the edges as if it had been reheated. A side order of the chips we ordered arrived when we had finished the mains as well, odd!

"Very good"
5/6
Isobel B.2 years ago · 1 review

It was a bank holiday and they were serving coffee and food outside so that May account for slow service inside

"Excellent"
6/6
Ingrid H.2 years ago · 1 review

Booked for lunch with two friends and had a fabulous time. The food was great, the atmosphere very relaxing and loved the ambience of the whole place. Will definitely be back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Emily G.2 years ago · 1 review

My partner and I came here with friends and couldn't stop talking about how much we enjoyed it afterwards. We couldn't resist ordering starters, mains, desserts and a couple of sides, and every single thing was absolutely delicious. Our waiter was so friendly and was really helpful in ensuring that my friend with a nut allergy ordered dishes that were suitable for her. By far the best Italian restaurant we have ever been to, we'll definitely be back very soon!

"Excellent"
6/6
Jenny H.2 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food and brilliant staff. We'll definitely be back! Lovely atmosphere too.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sarah G.2 years ago · 1 review

A lovely family run restaurant. The staff are friendly and the food is delicious. Lovely atmosphere.

"Average"
3/6
Luke C.2 years ago · 1 review

Service was good, but the food was slightly disappointing. May go back for drinks only

"Very good"
5/6
Sue R.3 years ago · 2 reviews

Sunday brunch for 5 people. Delicious food. Will definitely return.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jolanta P.3 years ago · 2 reviews

Food and service were top notch! Struggled with cannoli, but it's part of the authentic experience 😁👍 Try it, I'm going back

"Good"
4/6
Paul W.3 years ago · 1 review

On a blistering hot day the beer was warm and we had to wait what seemed like forever for our overpriced food.

"Very good"
5/6
Teresa S.3 years ago · 3 reviews

Great service. Lovely food. Superb atmosphere both indoors and outside.

"Excellent"
6/6
Mary M.3 years ago · 1 review

Cheerful decor. Friendly staff. Lovely food reasonably priced will be back soon

"Excellent"
6/6
Naz N.3 years ago · 1 review

We had an amazing time there,the food was great and the atmosphere was very nice. I would recommend it to everyone 😊

"Excellent"
6/6
Kerrie H.3 years ago · 1 review

I first came here about 15 years ago, this is the first time I’ve dined here since the change of name. My husband and I loved the revamp, we’ve always loved the atmosphere but somehow it seemed even more welcoming. The food was incredible and the decor really brings a taste of the Mediterranean to Harborne. The staff were all so friendly and seemed so genuinely happy to be there! We had a great tome and will definitely visit again

"Very good"
5/6
Sonya B.3 years ago · 1 review

Lovely atmosphere, very welcoming friendly staff (who had made an effort to make it special for friend's birthday 🎂 🌸) Very tasty food. Thank you Proud Scicilian ❤️