Adam's
££££·Waterloo Street·New Street
Restaurants
From Michelin-starred fine dining to beloved local favourites
Modern BritishMichelin Star
Adam's Restaurant
££££·City Centre
Adam Stokes' flagship fine dining restaurant showcasing innovative British cuisine. Located in a beautiful Georgian townhouse with exceptional attention to detail.
IndianCelebrity Chef
Asha's Indian Restaurant
£££·City Centre
Elegant Indian restaurant owned by Bollywood playback singer Asha Bhosle. Known for its refined atmosphere and authentic regional Indian dishes.
PeruvianUnique Cuisine
Chakana
£££·Moseley
Authentic Peruvian restaurant bringing South American flavors to Birmingham. Specializes in traditional dishes including ceviches and flame-grilled specialties.
Indian Street FoodCasual Dining
Indian Streatery
££·City Centre
Vibrant restaurant serving authentic Indian street food and regional specialities in a lively atmosphere. Known for its sharing plates and innovative cocktails.
OBH
IndianAward-Winning
Lasan
£££·Jewellery Quarter·Jewellery Quarter
One of Birmingham's most celebrated Indian restaurants, tucked into the Jewellery Quarter. Lasan's cooking is refined, flavourful, and a world away from the standard curry house. The lamb shank is unforgettable.
BrunchLocal Favorite
Medicine Bakery
££·Digbeth
Industrial-chic cafe known for exceptional coffee and creative brunch dishes. Popular weekend destination with house-made pastries and artisanal breakfast options.
Modern EuropeanFine Dining
Opus Restaurant
£££·City Centre
Elegant modern European restaurant located in a converted Victorian corner building. Offers seasonal menus with creative presentations and excellent wine selection.
Modern BritishCraft Beer Specialist
Purecraft Bar & Kitchen
££·Colmore Row
Contemporary gastropub specializing in craft beer and elevated pub food. Features an extensive selection of local and international beers paired with modern British cuisine.
Modern BritishMichelin Star
Purnell's Restaurant
££££·City Centre
Glynn Purnell's flagship restaurant serving inventive modern British cuisine with playful presentations. Located in a stylish converted Victorian building.
Fine DiningMichelin Starred
Simpsons Restaurant
££££·Edgbaston
Prestigious fine dining restaurant set in Georgian mansion with beautiful gardens. Michelin-starred cuisine featuring modern British cooking with classical techniques.
GastropubHistoric Venue
The Plough
££·Harborne
Traditional pub with contemporary kitchen serving seasonal British fare. Historic building with modern gastropub menu and extensive drink selection.
OBH
Modern BritishMichelin Star
Purnell's
££££·Cornwall Street·New Street
Glynn Purnell - the Yummy Brummie - has held a Michelin star since 2009. His cooking is playful, inventive, and deeply personal, blending Brummie nostalgia with global technique.
OBH
IndianBroad Street Gem
Pushkar
£££·Broad Street·Five Ways
A refined Indian restaurant on Broad Street that elevates Birmingham's proud curry heritage. The tandoori dishes are exceptional, the presentation is beautiful, and the service is warm and knowledgeable.
Bombay CafeBeloved Chain
Dishoom Birmingham
££·One Chamberlain Square·New Street
Dishoom brought its legendary Bombay cafe experience to One Chamberlain Square and Birmingham took it straight to heart. The bacon naan roll at breakfast is worth queueing for, and the black daal is as good as everyone says.
Indian Fine DiningMichelin Star
Opheem
££££·Summer Row·New Street
Aktar Islam's Michelin-starred Indian restaurant is rewriting the rules of what Indian fine dining can be. In a city with arguably the best Indian food in the UK, Opheem still stands apart.
Wood-Fired Pizza & BBQDigbeth Legend
Baked in Brick
££·Digbeth·Moor Street
Lee Desmond's wood-fired operation started at Digbeth Dining Club and earned its own brick-and-mortar home. The pizzas are charred and beautiful, the BBQ is smoky and generous, and the whole place feels like a Digbeth party.
OBH
Modern BritishMichelin Star
Carters of Moseley
££££·Moseley·Moseley (bus)
Brad Carter's neighbourhood restaurant in leafy Moseley holds a Michelin star for its hyper-seasonal, foraged-forward British cooking. The set menu changes constantly, and the surprise course is always a revelation.
OBH
Experimental BritishAvant-Garde
The Wilderness
£££·Jewellery Quarter·Jewellery Quarter
Alex Sherwood's boundary-pushing restaurant in the Jewellery Quarter serves multi-course tasting menus that challenge expectations. Part theatre, part dinner party, entirely memorable.
OBH
ItalianNeighbourhood Italian
Tropea
£££·Harborne·Five Ways
A proper Italian in the heart of Harborne with handmade pasta, a serious wine list, and the kind of service that makes you want to come back every week. Harborne residents guard this place closely.
OBH
Street FoodStreet Food Collective
Digbeth Dining Club
£·Digbeth·Digbeth (bus)
The street food event that put Digbeth on the map. The best mobile traders in the Midlands congregate here weekly, and the quality is consistently outstanding. Arrive hungry.
LaotianHidden Gem
Tiger Bites Pig
££·Harborne·Five Ways
A tiny Laotian restaurant in Harborne that punches so far above its weight it is ridiculous. The sticky rice, the laab, the bao buns - everything is packed with flavour. Book ahead, there are very few seats.
OBH
Lobster & BurgersColmore Row Spot
Nosh & Quaff
£££·Colmore Row·Snow Hill
Lobster, burgers, and craft beer on Colmore Row. Nosh & Quaff keeps things simple and does them well. The lobster roll is excellent, the burgers are stacked, and the Colmore Row location is perfect for a long Friday lunch.
OBH
Indian & Craft BeerUnique Combo
The Indian Brewery
££·Snowhill·Snow Hill
Indian street food paired with craft beers brewed on-site. It sounds like a gimmick but it works brilliantly - the IPA goes perfectly with the chicken tikka, and the atmosphere is lively and fun.
BurgersCult Burgers
Original Patty Men
£·Digbeth·Digbeth (bus)
Digbeth's cult burger joint serves some of the filthiest, most satisfying smashed burgers in the Midlands. The specials are creative, the regular menu is perfection, and the loaded fries are mandatory.
SeafoodJQ Dining
The Oyster Club
£££·Jewellery Quarter·Jewellery Quarter
Fresh oysters and exceptional seafood in the Jewellery Quarter. The raw bar is brilliant, the fish is sourced impeccably, and the setting feels like a proper occasion without being stuffy.
European CafeGallery Dining
Ikon Gallery Cafe
££·Brindleyplace·Five Ways
The Ikon Gallery's cafe, tucked inside the beautiful Brindleyplace building, serves a short menu of well-executed European dishes. Visit for the art, stay for the lunch.
OBH
SteakhouseNew Street Classic
Middletons Steakhouse
£££·New Street·New Street
A proper steakhouse right in the centre of Birmingham. The cuts are excellent, the chips are thick, and the wine list is built for sharing a bottle over a long dinner. A reliable, grown-up choice.
OBH
Middle EasternBrunch Favourite
Damascena
££·Moseley·Moseley (bus)
A Middle Eastern cafe-deli that has become a Birmingham institution. The shakshuka at brunch is outstanding, the mezze platters are generous, and the coffee is properly good. Multiple locations, Moseley is the best.
OBH
Vegan Fine DiningPlant-Based Pioneer
Land Birmingham
£££·Jewellery Quarter·Jewellery Quarter
A vegan restaurant in the Jewellery Quarter that proves plant-based cooking can be every bit as exciting as anything else. The tasting menu is creative, beautiful, and packed with flavour. A real Birmingham success story.
OBH
BBQSmokehouse
Low 'N' Slow
££·Jewellery Quarter·Jewellery Quarter
Proper American-style BBQ in the Jewellery Quarter. The brisket is smoked for hours, the ribs fall off the bone, and the sides are exactly what you want them to be. Birmingham's best smokehouse, no contest.
OBH
Indian Street FoodMoseley Favourite
Zindiya
££·Moseley·Moseley
Indian street food done with real flair in Moseley. The small plates are perfect for sharing, the flavours are bold and authentic, and the vibe is relaxed. A neighbourhood gem that perfectly represents Birmingham.
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Italian DeliPasta Legend
Laghi's Deli
££·Moseley·Moseley
Hailing from Bologna, Laghi's brings genuinely Italian pasta to Moseley. The fresh pasta is made daily, the ragu is rich and slow-cooked, and the deli counter is stocked with imports you will not find anywhere else in Brum.
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Pizza & ItalianJewellery Quarter Pizza
Otto
££·Jewellery Quarter·Jewellery Quarter
Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza in the Jewellery Quarter that gets the basics absolutely right. The dough is pillowy, the toppings are quality, and the prices are fair. A go-to for a casual weeknight dinner.
OBH
GastropubHarborne Favourite
The Physician
££·Harborne·Five Ways
A handsome gastropub in Harborne with a menu that goes well beyond standard pub fare. The Sunday roast is excellent, the beer selection is well curated, and the garden is a summer winner.