Cielo

6 Reviews on “Cielo”

• Ticker Eats The World

  What a wonderful location to have a meal. Cielo takes a prominent spot in one of the courtyards of Brindleyplace which has a lovely little stream and beautiful trees that bear the most beautiful of flowers in Spring.Surrounded by high rise office buildings, the lower floors of which are mostly restaurants, there’s a certain calmness in the area that further enhances the ambiance and add to that outside seating on non-rainy/snowy days. As a result, Cielo is set to give its customers a wonderful dining experience. Cielo is something in-between fine and causal dining. You’d want to dress up a little to be here unless you want to stick out. The same is true for the food served which is presented beautifully in an elegant manner by a professional staff that is as knowledgable about the wine they serve as they are about suggesting the best item on the menu for you. Cielo serves mostly Mediterranean cuisine with emphasis on sea food and pastas. Their risotto is highly recommended. If you’re looking for some relaxed yet sophisticated dining then Cielo is a good bet. Weather permitting I highly recommend sitting outside. tickereatstheworld.com

  October 23, 2017, 8:12 pm

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• Lukas Guntur

  Came here for my girlfriend’s birthday dinner last night, and it was a decent dinner!First of all, the service is undoubtedly nice! They greeted us warmly, took us to our table, and made sure if our foods were alright.Then, one thing not less important is the ambiance. They kept the ambiance well. Italian music played in a right volume, yellowish lights made windy Birmingham warm. It was so nice to be here. Unfortunately, we got some loud-talker neighbors near to our table.Well, the main thing: the food!We ordered 3 course from their fixed menu. I’m impressed with the linguine (starter) and pork sausages (main). They’re legit!But, the one makes me want to come back is the dessert: Tiramisu! Well, I’m not a big fan of desserts, but this one is exceptional!

  January 21, 2017, 2:11 pm

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• Saskia Rockafella

  Great sevice and delicious menu. Beautifully lit venue and tables. Location is ideal-Central Birmingham City area not too far from Board street so easy to get cabs.

  June 9, 2015, 11:24 pm

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• Dine Birmingham

  A well-known Italian restaurant in Birmingham, Cielo has been in Brindleyplace for eleven years, and changes up its fixed menu every fortnight to provide diners with flexibility. But does this constant change fit with the challenge of delivering truly authentic Italian dishes?AtmosphereThe warm smell of garlic pounced right at our nose as we took the first step inside Cielo, the aroma building up as we waited to be seated. The decoration is fairly simple and modern, featuring suede textured wallpaper, dim lighting, and a calmly flowing water feature.FoodWe started off with the Cestino di Pane a selection of warm freshly baked bread.Two of the four rolls bore rustic toppings such as sunflower seeds and sundried tomatoes with rosemary.On this occasion, the Antipasto allItaliana seemed perfect as a starter. This was a combination of thinly sliced Italian cured meats, a little too far on the salty side, but well acoompanied with the sharpness of sourly pickled artichoke, gherkin, pepperdew peppers, carrots, onions and soft baby Mozzarella pieces served with a small portion of crostini kept the dish light and refreshing. We also had Cozze allo Zafferano a dish generously filled with fresh mussels and a vibrant yellow sauce made with a pinch of saffron, heart-warming garlic and fresh dill. Compared to other white wine sauces, it was not over-potent, but rather creamy, velvety and created a gorgeous boost of flavour.My main was Linguine al Granchio linguine pasta with fresh crab meat, chilli and garlic in a vin blanc sauce.The pasta had a lightweight texture to it, which absorbed the sauce nicely, however, it started to get a bit oily towards the bottom of the dish. The intensely satisfying flavour of crab meat came through with almost every bite. On the downside, it seemed as if one promised ingredient was missing: chilli there was no real kick.My guest decided on the Costolette dAgnello Cornish lamb cutlets and a small rack cooked to the preference of medium. The meat was tender, succulent and melted deliciously in the mouth. Accompanying this was a watery yet highly flavoured Barolo wine jus. And the smallest dip of the creamy shallot puree went a long way. Crispy potato slices were fine, but I would have liked more of the honey-glazed baby carrots that came with the dish.Fondente al cioccolato (chocolate fondant) arrived amid a lovely aroma of fresh baked goodness. The texture was airy, with a thin layer of cherries above the gooey chocolatey sauce, and the sponge was rich in dark chocolate with a pinch of salt. The hazelnut ice-cream and bites of fresh raspberries were fantastic.My indecisive guest chose the Tero di dolci – a trio of desserts. The pannacotta was smooth and dense and vanilla in taste. It had a sweet raspberry jelly-like topping and an enjoyable crunch of toasted almonds. The pigmented blackcurrant sorbet was rather sharp, tangy and sweet once it had dissolved, but it was settled with a bite full of the light strawberry cheesecake.DrinksCielo has a good menu of fine wines and champagnes but just a few popular cocktails. A glass of smooth, sweet and fruity Montepulciano dAbruzzo was my choice, while my companion enjoyed a glass of Pinot Grigio Rose light and delicate, with sweet bursts of strawberry and berry flavours, and a soft finish.PricingCestino di Pane = 3.95Antipasto allItaliana = 9.95Cozze allo Zafferano = 9.50Linguine al Granchio = 16.95Costolette dAgnello = 21.95Desserts = 5.95 eachMontepulciano dAbruzzo = 5 (175ml)Pinot Grigio Rose = 5.75 (175ml)OverallService was somewhat slow; we had a ten minute wait for the table and a roughly fifteen-minute gap between starters and mains. The food, however, delivered beyond my expectations and the staff were polite and attentive. A good option for special occasions, and for people who want a taste of flavoursome and convincingly authentic Italian cuisine. dinebirmingham.co.uk

  September 4, 2014, 4:30 pm

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• Dominic Bealby-Wright

  Good, fast service and nice food

  April 9, 2011, 6:03 pm

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• Jon Boyle

  Great. Arguably the best place to eat in central Birmingham, along with Edmunds. Hi quality food at reasonable prices. Very good service. Have never eaten there and been disappointed. Business lunch is particularly good value.

  July 27, 2009, 11:14 am

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