A La Carte Spanish Dining in Harborne, Birmingham
At El Buen Gusto, we bring the vibrant spirit of Spanish cuisine to Birmingham with an A La Carte menu designed for sharing, savouring, and celebrating. Set in the heart of Harborne, our independent restaurant offers a full Spanish dining experience — with small plates, signature paellas, and rich, authentic flavours cooked to order.
Whether you’re joining us for a relaxed midweek meal or a lively weekend dinner, our A La Carte selection is all about quality ingredients, bold recipes, and memorable hospitality.
Why Choose El Buen Gusto?
- Authentic Spanish A La Carte menu using traditional ingredients
- Freshly made paellas cooked to order with a 25-minute finish
- Wide range of gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options
- Locally loved on Google Reviews with a 4.6 rating
- Centrally located on Harborne High Street — just minutes from Birmingham City Centre
- Independently owned — no chains, no shortcuts
Our A La Carte Menu
DEL MAR – Tapas dishes from the sea
- Calamares Fritos – Fried squid served with black alioli – £9
- Gambas al Ajillo – Garlic prawns cooked in white wine sauce (GF) – £9.50
- Mejillones a la Marinera – Mussels cooked with spicy paprika, fresh tomato & garlic sauce (GF) – £9.50
- Guiso de Mariscos – Seafood mix cooked in white wine, paprika, saffron, bell pepper & cherry tomato (GF) – £10
- Bacalao con Hierbas y Ajo al Horno – Herb & garlic baked cod with garlic mushroom and romesco sauce (GF) – £10.50
PAELLA & FIDEUA – Traditional rice & noodle dishes cooked to order (25–30 min)
- Paella o Fideua Negra – Valencian rice or fideua in squid ink with prawns & squid (GF) – £24.50
- Paella o Fideua Frutos del Mar – With prawns, squid, baby octopus, mussels & clams (GF) – £25
- Paella o Fideua Mixta –With king prawns, chicken, mussels (GF) – £24.50
- Paella o Fideua con Cosas – With chicken pieces, spicy chorizo & bell peppers (GF) – £23.50
- Paella o Fideua de Verduras – With garden peas, wild mushroom, bell pepper & runner beans (VE/GF) – £18.50
DE LA GRANJA – Tapas dishes from the farm
- Alitas de Pollo Picante – Juicy chicken wings tossed in our chef’s signature spicy sauce (GF) – £9
- Chorizo Glaseado – Tender chorizo, perfectly caramelised in our sherry glaze (GF) – £10
- Croquetas de Jamón Serrano – Panko breaded serrano ham croquettes made with signature béchamel – £9.50
- Costillas de Cerdo –Sherry glazed slow-cooked Duroc ribs (GF) – £9.50
- Estofado Cocido – Slow-cooked pork shoulder in a rich tomato sauce and chorizo chunks (GF) – £10
- Pollo con Salsa – Chicken thighs in garlic, white wine, tomato & olive sauce with rosemary – £10
DE LA HUERTA – Tapas dishes from the orchard (vegetarian)
- Patatas Bravas – Fried potatoes topped with red pepper & chilli sauce & alioli (GF/VE/V)– £6.50
- Croquetas de Champiñones – Panko breaded mushroom croquettes made with signature béchamel – £9
- Berenjena Frita con Salsa Romesco – Fried aubergine & romesco sauce made with roasted peppers & toasted almonds (VE) – £7.50
- Pimientos de Padron – Green peppers with sea salt & olive oil – £6.50
- Champiñones al Ajillo – Garlic-infused mushrooms with white wine & parsley (GF/VE/V)– £8
- Calabacín Frito – Fried zucchini with honey & grated goat cheese (V) – £8
TABLAS – Sharing platters
- Ttabla De Pescadito Frito – Fried squid, prawns, white fish, mussels; served with red mojo sauce & alioli – extra special – £25
- Tabla De Panes Mixtos (V) – Bread selection, house salad, padron pepper & mixed olives – £15
- Tabla De Quesos & Embutidos – A variety of Spanish cheeses & cured meats – £26
Ideal for sharing with friends or as a starter board before paella.
PARA ACOMPAÑAR – Sides, bread & olives
- Pan Tumaca – Toasted bread with tomato – £5.50
- Pan Catalan con Ajo – Toasted bread with garlic butter – £4
- Pan Gallego – Toasted bread with olive oil & balsamic – £4
- Tepenade con Aceitunas Negras – Toasted bread with black olive & fig pate – £5.50
- Aceitunas Mixtas – Mixed olives – £4
Our Space & Atmosphere
Whether dining inside or outdoors (weather permitting), you’ll enjoy:
- A welcoming space with 34 indoor seats and seasonal terrace availability
- An intimate setting perfect for date nights, groups, or long leisurely meals
- Background Spanish music and curated wine pairings to elevate your experience
Trusted by Locals Across Birmingham
Rated 4.6 stars on Google, our restaurant is praised for its authentic flavours, generous portions, and welcoming service. Many of our guests return weekly, which is a testament to the consistency and care that goes into every meal.
We’re proud to serve not just Harborne, but also Edgbaston, Selly Oak, Bearwood, and surrounding areas — all within easy reach of our High Street location.
Excellent surface and yummy baby octopus paella/ pollo con salsa.Good portion for the tapas.My kid love it too😍
Absolutely delicious tapas and plenty of vegetarian options. The food was fantastic with room for only tiny improvements. Aubergine (outstanding!), garlic oil mushrooms (amazing!), garlic bread (great!) courgettes (needed a little more honey), padron peppers (needed a little more rock salt), homemade lemonade (lovely!). Lovely staff, very friendly and helpful. Beautiful decor. Highly recommended!
Lovely restaurant with perfect service and really nice Spanish food. Really nice decor too!! They also added a sweet treat in for my partner’s birthday:)
I had a fantastic experience! The food was delicious, the music and atmosphere were perfect, and the staff was incredibly friendly. If you're looking for something different and want to enjoy authentic Spanish cuisine, this is definitely a place you should visit
Delicious tapas , amazing spanish vibes and setting and attentive friendly service. The premium Sangria was really refreshing
Great atmosphere, superb food, polite staff. Alush is a great asset to the restaurant. Would definatly come again.
Nice Spanish food. We like all those we tried, except the Aubergine Tapas which was a bit oily.As mentioned in the menu, it took about 25-30 minutes for the preparation of the Paella which was reasonable.
A fresh taste of Spain in Harborne…Booked this for a catch-up session with a friend through First Table. My friend was raised in Barcelona… from the moment we walked in, it felt like we were in a little tapas restaurant in Spain. From the tapestry on the walls, the decoration and as well as the music playing in the background that she couldn’t help singing to every now and again - having been “raised” with those songs.The premium sangria - 10/10!! So refreshing, 2 jugs served us well enough to give a mini buzz and enjoy the mammoth meal that followed.The food:Each tapa they brought our way somehow tasted better than the previous one. They were having an oxtail special that night and boy did it not disappoint.The paella’s are large enough for 2-3 people. I have had better paella in other restaurants locally, so would not recommend this as a dish to have. It was very soggy, and lacked basic seasoning.Also, you HAVE to try the jam on croquettes 😋, easily the best tapa we had.We also got some nice complimentary blue berry aniseed shots to top the evening off.Will definitely be returning with even more people, for more laughs and food.(I can seem to post all my photos or the vids)
FAQs About Our A La Carte Menu
Book Your Table for Authentic Spanish Dining
Our A La Carte menu brings the best of Spanish cuisine to Birmingham — freshly prepared, full of flavour, and served in a warm, welcoming setting.
Call our restaurant on 0121 796 2646
73 High Street, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9NS
Opening Hours
Mon – Closed
Tues – Thurs: 12pm – 9pm
Fri – Sat: 12pm – 9:30pm
Sun: 12pm – 8pm