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From the moment we stepped into Cuubo on Harborne High Street, Birmingham, the tone was set.
From the moment we stepped into Cuubo on Harborne High Street, Birmingham, the tone was set.
From the moment we stepped into Cuubo on Harborne High Street, Birmingham, the tone was set.

Address:
49 High St, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9NT
Date of visit:
Wednesday 15th January 2026
Time:
18.30
Overall rating:
10/10
From the moment we stepped into Cuubo on Harborne High Street, Birmingham, the tone was set. A warm welcome, seamless service and menus presented without fuss made for an effortless start. The interior echoed the restaurant’s philosophy: clean, minimalist Scandi-inspired styling that feels contemporary yet comforting, immaculately considered and immediately inviting.
We started with a bottle of water (it is dry Jan after all) and Cuubo’s house-baked sourdough, served with rich butter and crisp nutritional yeast; an early signal of the kitchen’s thoughtful, ingredient-led approach. Details mattered here, from the daily-baked bread to the elegant Italian-imported tableware and glassware, lending a quiet refinement to the experience.
Starters followed after a brief consultation with the team - a deeply flavoured onion soup topped with toasted pine nuts and chives, alongside a beautifully executed sausage raviolo with ragu and parmesan espuma. Both dishes celebrated restraint and balance, delivering confidence through simplicity.
For mains, sea bream arrived paired with courgette, nduja, parsley, and sweet tomato, while the chicken breast was served with pancetta cream, parsley, and potato. Each plate was carefully composed, allowing high-quality ingredients to take centre stage without unnecessary embellishment.
Throughout the evening, the atmosphere remained peaceful and comforting - a space designed to encourage unhurried dining and easy conversation.
Desserts were equally exquisite: roasted pineapple with pineapple sorbet, and an Amalfi lemon custard with poppy seed and lemon custard ice cream; fresh, vibrant, and thoughtfully layered.
Coffee closed the evening, accompanied by a conversation with owner and chef Dan Sweet. His warmth and passion were unmistakable as he spoke about ingredient provenance, from Amalfi lemons to oils and tomatoes sourced directly from Italy. That personal connection added a final, memorable flourish.
Cuubo delivers refined, ingredient-driven cooking with genuine hospitality and a relaxed confidence. A thoughtful addition to Birmingham’s dining scene and one we’ll be returning to!
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