The Mela Restaurant Birmingham is a indian restaurant in Harborne, Birmingham. Rated 4.2 stars from 156 Google reviews. Known for attentive staff and hot, fresh curries. Best for families and groups. Price range: £20–30.
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The Mela Restaurant Birmingham
Across 150 rated reviews, 81% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.2★ |
| Reviews | 156 |
| 1-star share | 9.3% |
| Best for | Dinner |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Food was reasonable quality, service let this place down.”
“Starter was some dried out chicken Tika leg.”
“Good curry, decent beer... good prices.”
Quick Verdict
A clean, modern Indian room upstairs on Harborne high street where curries arrive hot and staff treat regulars and walk-ins with equal care.
You want a neighbourhood curry with attentive staff and no pretence, tucked upstairs on Harborne high street.
About The Mela Restaurant Birmingham
A Tuesday night at The Mela and the room is full — which tells you something. Up a staircase off Harborne high street, past an entrance that gives nothing away, the restaurant opens into a large, modern space with white linen on every table and a full bar running alongside a crowd that's genuinely enjoying itself. The curries are what people keep coming back for, and the lamb balti in particular draws repeat visits; reviewers also flag the tomato-based dishes and the care that goes into presentation. Staff are polite, knowledgeable and — one regular singles out Sham by name — genuinely entertaining. It handles a party booking as comfortably as a quiet midweek table for two, and the food lands hot and fresh either way.
What Stands Out
Attentive staff
Waiting staff described as fabulous, helpful, knowledgeable and entertaining; regulars return for birthday meals year after year without disappointment.
Hot, fresh curries
Reviewers consistently mention balti and tomato-based dishes arriving hot and fresh; curry is the most-mentioned topic across reviews.
Late-night welcome
Late-night walk-ins are welcomed with the same care as reservations, making it reliable for impromptu visits.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Mela Restaurant Birmingham
The Mela Restaurant Birmingham in Harborne, Birmingham welcomes solo diners equally with families and groups; the casual atmosphere and attentive staff make it a comfortable choice for a weeknight curry.
The Mela Restaurant Birmingham's balti and tomato-based curries are what reviewers consistently praise; dishes arrive hot and fresh, and the kitchen accommodates dietary requests without fuss.
The Mela Restaurant Birmingham in Harborne welcomes late-night walk-ins with the same care as reservations, making it reliable for impromptu curry cravings.
The Mela Restaurant Birmingham in Harborne is family-friendly and welcomes groups; the casual atmosphere and attentive staff create a welcoming environment for all occasions, including birthday meals.
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On the Harborne Hot List · ranked October 2026
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