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Laura Haynes & Caitlin Griffin

Inside the viral TikTok restaurant that's popular with Love Island and Premier League stars

A bougie restaurant popular with Love Island stars has gone viral on TikTok. People have been travelling from all over the UK to try out what aptly-named Paparazzi has to offer.

If you're into TikTok or Instagram, you'll have no doubt spotted the eatery in your feeds. It is situated in Tamworth in the Midlands and has become the new go to date spot for many due to its aesthetic décor.

What once was a library in the town is now one of the most popular restaurants in the area.

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Inside the building which was constructed in 1905, you will find an elegant blossom-themed ceiling as the dimly lit venue creates an intimate ambience, Birmingham Live reports.

The Staffordshire restaurant is described as a "new, unique, gastronomic and sensory awakening restaurant experience" where the venue "oozes with opulence fused with culinary excellence and unmatched hospitality."

It serves Mediterranean/Pan Asian food and is said to be the ideal spot to dine for an unforgettable social experience.

An added bonus is that on the weekends the venue dazzles diners with live entertainment shows and musical performances..

Instagram user enhancedby_drea said: "Amazing food , amazing staff!! Had the best birthday there sunday … stunning surroundings , cant wait to come back."

Another user aayesha_105 commented: "The place is soooooo stunning . Amazing vibe with delicious premium food, loved it and would highly recommend," while Instagram user @brooksybolly said: "Had a fabulous Friday at @paparazzitamworth what a gem - Will definitely be back. Wonderful service, fabulous food & bubbles and of course great company."

The restaurant has proven to be wildly popular on TikTok as well, with @chloetrowell01 saying: "PAPARAZZI in Tamworth! BEST restaurant ever, seriously check it out!!!"

Halalhunt posted a video to TikTok which currently has over 164k views, saying it is a "beautiful and stunning date night spot" while Kobi says the restaurant serves the "best Mediterranean and Pan-Asian food you'll ever taste."

They also added that it is "for sure the best place to take all your Instagram photos."

The owner of the unique restaurant is 26-year-old Shumel Deen from Smethwick who has been blown away with the success of his business so far adding that the earliest you can currently reserve a table on a weekend is in 4 weeks' time.

"There has been a number of memorable moments but the one that stands out most is going viral on social media. TikTok and Instagram users have been travelling from over an hour away to dine with us.

"We have had such high-profile visitors to dine with us such as premier league footballers and Love Island stars. Due to confidentiality, I can't mention their names.

"We have a whole list of goals in 2023. Kicking off with a brand new venue to open soon in Birmingham city centre as well as the addition of bottomless brunches and a brand new menu to sample in a matter of 4 weeks," he added.

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