A new independent restaurant inspired by the Sicilian city of Agrigento will open at The Goodsyard in Birmingham this February.

Vieni, which translates to ‘come in’, becomes the first hospitality venue to welcome guests into the landmark new development. Founded by Angelina Adamo and led by Charlotte Carter, Vieni occupies a 1,485 sq ft space with 40 covers and brings together a shared passion for hospitality and over a decade of industry experience.

The menu at Vieni is a personal reflection of Angelina’s heritage, inspired by everything her Nonna ever taught her. Mornings begin with coffee brewed in traditional moka pots, served alongside brioche and sharp lemon granita, while generous, unfussy plates such as whole sea bass, chargrilled beef ribs feature later on.

There are nods to Sicilian street food throughout, with arancini, cannoli, and, for dessert, Angelina’s father’s Giovanni’s tiramisu soaked generously in Marsala. Spritzes and Italian liqueurs feature throughout the drinks list, with indulgent affogatos also on offer.

Vieni’s design has been shaped to feel like stepping into Nonna’s house. An open kitchen sits at the heart of the space, alongside bespoke Sicilian-inspired wallpaper, handmade plates by Moulded by Sarah Jane, a statement disco ball from Disco Heads, a Bertha charcoal oven, and a striking Ferrari-red coffee machine.

Chef-founder Angelina Adamo has spent more than ten years working across Michelin-starred restaurants, hotels and kitchens. She is also the founder of Tutto Apposto, which has grown from intimate private dining into a successful events and hospitality business, now operating the Circle Lounge at Birmingham Hippodrome. Vieni marks her first bricks-and-mortar restaurant.

“When I first viewed the site, sunlight flooded the space and I just knew,” says Angelina. “My very first thought was how perfectly a disco ball would catch the light! Vieni allows me to bring my Nonna’s cooking into a restaurant setting for the first time and seeing that vision realised in my first permanent space is incredibly special. I can’t wait to showcase that Sicilian food isn’t just pizza and pasta, it’s so much more!”

Charlotte Carter, restaurant manager, is a respected leader in hospitality and a passionate advocate for women in the industry. With a deep understanding of operations, people and guest experience, she has been instrumental in shaping Vieni from the earliest concept stages through to opening.

“We’ve been sketching ideas on napkins from the very beginning, menus, colours, the kind of team and atmosphere we wanted to create,” says Charlotte. “Vieni is about warmth, generosity and making people feel instantly at home. We’re so proud to be the flagship hospitality opening in The Goodsyard, it’s so exciting to finally open the doors.”

Vieni will open at The Goodsyard on Pitsford Street on Sat 7 Feb. Bookings are live now.