Menu, ordering & reservations
Menu
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34Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Yes
- Delivery
- Yes
- Takeout
- Yes
- Dine-in
- Yes
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Yes
- Beer
- Yes
- Cocktails
- Yes
- Coffee
- Yes
- Halal food
- Yes
- Hard liquor
- Yes
- Late-night food
- Yes
- Small plates
- Yes
- Wine
- Yes
Dining options
- Lunch
- Yes
- Dinner
- Yes
- Catering
- Yes
- Dessert
- Yes
- Seating
- Yes
- Table service
- Yes
Highlights
- Live music
- Yes
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Yes
Payments
- Credit cards
- Yes
- Debit cards
- Yes
- Meal coupons
- Yes
- NFC mobile payments
- Yes
Parking
- Paid street parking
- Yes
Children
- Good for kids
- Yes
- Kids’ menu
- Yes
Planning
- Reservations required
- Yes
- Accepts reservations
- Yes
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Yes
- Restroom
- Yes
Gallery
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All photos 7
Customer reviews
Review topics
- platter 24
- cold 16
- chairs 7
- graduation 6
- bar man 6
- peri peri chicken 6
- coats 6
- lamb chops 6
- lobster 5
- ugali 5
Available reviews: 15
I really loved this restaurant 😍 It was a refreshing change to try something different. I had never eaten African food before and I was very excited to try it. It was a lovely clean, bright venue. Friendly helpful staff. Delicious, hot, tasty authentic food. Timely service with …More reviews
I really loved this restaurant 😍 It was a refreshing change to try something different. I had never eaten African food before and I was very excited to try it. It was a lovely clean, bright venue. Friendly helpful staff. Delicious, hot, tasty authentic food. Timely service with a smile. Great atmosphere. This visit was with a Groupon but I would definitely go back without one. It was well worth the money. Next time I will have a dessert too.😊- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Price per person
- £30–40
Owner response
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a glowing review of our restaurant. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your first experience with African food and that our clean, bright venue, friendly staff, and delicious, authentic cuisine contributed to a wonderful dining experience. We take great pride in providing our customers with timely service, delicious, hot, and authentic meals, and a great atmosphere that encourages relaxation and enjoyment. We are pleased to hear that you found these elements present during your visit, and we hope that you will join us again in the future to sample our delicious desserts. Thank you again for your kind words, and we look forward to serving you again soon.
I had the pleasure of dining at Bantu, an exquisite fusion of Indian and African cuisines that left me utterly impressed. The vibrant and inviting atmosphere set the stage for a culinary journey like no other.The staff added to the overall charm, providing impeccable service and insightful recommendations that enhanced our dining experience. The presentation of each dish was a visual feast.
- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Price per person
- £20–30
- Recommended dishes
- Bantu Briaa, Biltong, Spiced Grilled Lamb Chops Served with Jollof Rice & Vegetable
- Recommendation for vegetarians
- Highly recommend
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
One thing I love about Bantu Restuarant is that it gives you the African vibes. It’s a good place to go either for dates or family and friends hangout. They play good African music especially Afro beats and their food is amazing too. You should give it a try
- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Lunch
- Price per person
- £10–20
- Recommended dishes
- Chicken and Salad Nicoise
More reviews+12
Celebrating Valentine's Day at Banto was an exquisite experience that transported us to the heart of the Serengeti. From the moment we stepped in, the ambiance was enchanting, with warm lighting and subtle African-inspired decor setting the mood perfectly for a romantic evening. …More reviews
Celebrating Valentine's Day at Banto was an exquisite experience that transported us to the heart of the Serengeti. From the moment we stepped in, the ambiance was enchanting, with warm lighting and subtle African-inspired decor setting the mood perfectly for a romantic evening.
We opted for the Serengetti Platter, and it was a culinary adventure like no other. The platter featured a tantalizing array of flavors, from the succulent grilled meats to the vibrant vegetable dishes and fragrant rice. Each bite was a journey through the diverse landscapes of Africa, with every element expertly crafted and bursting with freshness.
Overall, Banto exceeded our expectations in every way. It's not just a restaurant; it's a journey for the senses. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply craving an unforgettable dining experience, Banto is a must-visit destination. We can't wait to return and explore more of their tantalizing offerings.- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
I'm a regular here and consistently impressed by the warm, friendly staff who greet me by name every time I walk in. As a Zimbabwean, the food here is a taste of home; it's simply amazing. While nothing can quite match Mama's cooking, this comes very close. I highly recommend it to anyone eager to experience authentic African cuisine.
- Service
- Take out
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Price per person
- £1–10
- Recommended dishes
- Wings, Salad
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 3
Best place to come for family dinner.. The food is sensational and fresh.. The drinks are very good.. I definitely Recommend the bantu restaurant... you won't regret trying food from different countries... definitely I will come back
- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Price per person
- £40–50
- Recommended dishes
- Chicken and Salad Nicoise, Spiced Grilled Lamb Chops Served with Jollof Rice & Vegetable, Meat Platters, Plantain and Jollof Rice
- Vegetarian options
- Other vegetarian options would be great.
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
amazing authentic African food!! full of amazing flavours and filling portions. A lovely dining experience, beautifully decorated restaurant capturing both modern and African essence. The perfect place for a special occasion my pictures came out amazing. All the stuff are super friendly and happy to help I would definitely recommend.
This place was amazing. Fine dine Yaass!!!! Food was lovely. Service 10/10 only thing I woolf like to say is when we orderd food most of the menu wasn't available and the waiter scanned menu infront of us to tell what they has. Slightly unprofessional for such an amazing place. Will definitely visit again
- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Price per person
- £50–60
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 3
Owner response
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at our restaurant. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the quality of our food and found our service to be exceptional. We appreciate your feedback regarding the availability of certain menu items during your visit. Please accept our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused. We understand how important it is to have a complete menu selection available for our guests and will strive to improve in this area moving forward. We also appreciate your comments regarding the use of a scanned menu by our staff. We understand that this may have detracted from the overall experience and we will take steps to ensure that this does not happen again in the future. We are delighted to hear that you plan on visiting us again and we look forward to the opportunity to provide you with an even better experience. Thank you again for your patronage and for sharing your feedback with us.
The place was great, nice vibes and friendly staff especially Lisa and Nikita. The food was amazing and it was properly seasoned and flavoursome. I tried the Chicken Feet for the first time and wasn’t disappointed. Will definitely be coming back
- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Dinner
Wonderful customer service and lovely food! My family had no regrets. Although the food is pricey but the taste is extremely pleasing. The seafood platter tray is in the photo. Definitely recommend here
- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Lunch
Broke my fast here. Food was Halal. Even catered to my dietry requirements. Removed pork ribs and replaced with extra lamb chops on the platter. Clean interior. Helpful and polite staff. The manager was a great guy also. Definitely recommend. Will be seeing me again soon.
Owner response
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at our establishment. We are pleased to hear that we were able to accommodate your dietary requirements and that you enjoyed the Halal food we served. We always strive to provide our customers with a clean and welcoming environment, and we are delighted to hear that you found our interior clean and our staff helpful and polite. It is also great to hear that the manager was able to make your experience even more pleasant. We will be sure to pass on your compliments to him and the rest of the team. Thank you for recommending our establishment, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Food and vibe was amazing, Antonia our waiter was very friendly and vibrant. Mellow the mixologist is an absolute genius with the cocktails .
- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Price per person
- £20–30
Owner response
Thank you for sharing your positive experience at our restaurant. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and ambiance, and we are especially delighted to hear that Antonia provided you with excellent service. We will be sure to pass along your kind words to her. We are also pleased that you enjoyed the cocktails created by our talented mixologist. We take great pride in providing our guests with a memorable dining experience, and we are glad that we were able to exceed your expectations. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon.
From when we arrived at Bantu the staff where great. From checking in our coats, taking drinks orders and service in the restaurant itself. The eating experience was great and very different to other things I've tried. The food taste great with a real contrast in textures and flavours. Would highly recommend to anyone. I can't recommend them enough. I will definitely be returning in the future
- Service
- Dine in
- Food
- 4
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Amazing atmosphere, drinks 10/10. The platters are fulling and delicious. The staff is very friendly
- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Price per person
- £90–100
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
I throughly enjoyed the service, food and drinks. Everything was beyond perfect. My favourite part was the cocktails and of course the wonderful Salvator who made the cocktails. He was super friendly and had good banter. Will definitely be visiting again.
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 15:00–16:00
Find us
Birmingham
74 John Bright St, Birmingham B1 1BN, United KingdomLocation details
- street
- 74 John Bright St
- postalCode
- B1 1BN
- plusCode
- F3GX+QC Birmingham, United Kingdom