Sensational, delicious and affordable - We tried Six By Nico Birmingham and it was the best of the best

Six by Nico, the award-winning fine-dining destination, is thriving in Birmingham - and we were just dying to try it.

Word of mouth is a powerful tool in the city, and we had heard SO much about Six by Nico, and we’d heard nothing but glowing reviews.

Known for its innovative, ever-changing themes, Six by Nico is redefining culinary creativity with its nostalgia menu, a tribute to cherished childhood memories, reimagined through the lens of fine dining.

At just £44 for six courses, the menu is proof that exceptional dining doesn’t need to come with an exorbitant price tag.

Paired with optional wine or cocktail selections (starting at £30), the experience is both accessible and indulgent - an ideal outing for food lovers seeking a unique gastronomic adventure.

Nestled in Birmingham’s vibrant city centre on Colmore Row, the restaurant blends sleek, contemporary interiors with an inviting atmosphere. The staff play a crucial role in the experience, offering warm, attentive service and guiding diners through each course with insightful commentary.

The Nostalgia menu is a creative exploration of flavours inspired by childhood favourites, each dish combining familiarity with a touch of sophistication.

We started with the Honey Queen apertif - perfect palate cleanser of gin, lemon, honey, prosecco and soda. We then moved on to the snacks.

The space ‘roast’ raiders were utterly delicious. One of the best things we’ve ever eaten. Delivered in Six By Nico Space Raiders bag including crushed baby potatoes, pickled onion, garlic emulsion and fermented melon hot sauce, this nostalgic snack is a perfect nod to the past with all the power of modern flavours.

I’m not going to spoil it by sharing a photo - it is really something special to behold.

The six-course tasting menu and wine pairing proved to be a culinary adventure. We went from an aged comte, hazelnut and serrano ham taco delivered on a nostalgic VHS,

The second course was toadstool, a beautiful roasted maitake, smoked celeriac, gnocchi, truffle and sherry cappuccino. Then onto Let’s Go Camping, equally sensational smoked pork sausage, aged belly, red pepper remesco, nasturtium and almond.

Fish fingers came next with barbecue coley, miso carrot and lobster emulsion served with crispy fish finger, shellfish bisque and salted kumquat.

We added the extra sushi dish - the best tempura prawns ever to be tasted.

Then came ‘Guess Who?’ - we won’t ruin any surprises, and by this point we were nearly full to bursting, but the quality and taste of this delicious food just kept us wanting more.

Finally, course six - snowball fight - a throwback to the classic snowballs -with coconut parfait, lime gel, chocolate and yoghurt snow.

We paired our meal with wine and our server proved to be an exceptional wine connoisseur, talking us through how the selection paired perfectly with the course.

For us, this fine-dining experience was ever more striking due to how creatively accessible it was.

Each six-week menu draws inspiration from destinations, concepts, or cherished memories, ensuring that diners always have something new to explore.

The Nostalgia menu, running from December 16th to January 26th, is a must-try for those looking to revisit their past in a uniquely indulgent way. With themes that change every six weeks, Six by Nico ensures that no two visits are alike, making it a dynamic addition to Birmingham’s dining scene.

This truly was one of the best dining experiences we’ve had in Birmingham - and maybe one of the best ever, anywhere.

For reservations and details, visit Six by Nico Birmingham.