Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Birmingham/West Midlands (county)? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Opheem

4.9

4.9 (1308)

£41 and over

Indian

Birmingham

About the restaurant

When you come to Opheem, you get an insight into the inner workings of my mind. We’re striving to push the boundaries with Indian flavours, but with cooking techniques from all over the world, some traditional, and some very modern. At Opheem, I’ll be using the same paints as I’ve always done, to create a very different picture, on a very, very different canvas. Why? Because to evolve and adapt is what makes us human, and cooking is what sets us apart from the animals.

Top review

Richard

Dined 3 days ago

Simply excellent. This is the ultimate food treat showcasing how fine ingredients can be combined to produce beautiful dishes to stimulate the taste buds and excite the palate. Wonderful experience.

Indian Cafe Racer

4.9

4.9 (423)

£25 and under

Indian

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Come ride with us and we will take you to the streets of India on our cafe racer.

Indian Street Food Kitchen & Bar at The Wellington Hotel. Home cooked Indian street food. Central Birmingham's Hidden Gem.

We are located:
3 minutes walk from the O2 Academy/ Raddison Blu Hotel
5 minuets walk from the Mail Box/ The Cube
7 minuets walk from Grand Central Station/ The Bull Ring Shopping Centre
10 minuets walk from Broad Street

Top review

Marc

Dined 3 days ago

Perfect in many ways. Highly recommended - food was outstanding

Gaijin Sushi

4.9

4.9 (739)

£41 and over

Sushi

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Gaijin Sushi is the creation of chef/director, Michal Kubiak.

Having opened in March 2018, and receiving excellent reviews, including the Guardian in our first month, we are proud to offer a unique experience. You can sit around our sushi bar, which sits 10 and watch our chefs creating the sushi right before your eyes! Or if you would like to enjoy with friends we have two tables that can seat up to 6 people.

Please feel free to ask questions, such are "Where is the fish from?" we love answering them!

If your don't believe us, read our reviews! Let our guests tell you what it is like!

We look forward to having you dine with us.

Top review

Hannah

Dined 5 days ago

My husband & I did the Omakase Experience on my birthday, and what an experience it was! Omakase means ‘trust the chef’ and what a pay off! Every single bite was out of this world, only to be matched by the next! The ambience was lovely and the staff we so helpful and friendly, The general menu also looks great & we’ll be back to try! We’ve already been spreading the word to friends! Can’t wait to return!

Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food

4.8

4.8 (1032)

£26 to £40

British

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Experience award-winning fine dining in a modern, contemporary setting while supporting our highly talented students on their journey to professional excellence. Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food offers top quality food and service delivered by students training on our chef, food service courses under the guidance of industry expert tutors at University College Birmingham.

Restaurant provides exceptional value for money for high levels of cooking, service, creative flair and quality seasonal produce. Our Dinner Menu might include delicious fish and shellfish, premium beef, lamb, poultry or game, and imaginative vegetarian dishes. This runs alongside a lunchtime menu providing excellent value for money. The restaurant also draws on a dedicated pastry section where our skilled student chefs produce an array of elegant desserts.

Please be aware that we are cashless for all payments.

By giving feedback, you can also help our students build their skills, knowledge and confidence.

Top review

CatherineP

Dined on Jun 17, 2024

Great service and a lovely welcome from Christine and her excellent team. Our food was absolutely delicious! A big thank you to the whole team - we had a wonderful evening :)

Discover more

Cheal's Restaurant and Bar

4.9

4.9 (52)

£41 and over

British

Solihull

About the restaurant

The Most Delicious Food & Warmest Welcome. Experience mouthwatering à la carte and ‘set’ menus. Delight in lovingly prepared tasting menus, complemented by expertly matched wine pairings. Savour exceptional light lunches and fabulous vegetarian/ vegan options. Enjoy delicious small plates in our relaxing bar. We also serve Afternoon Tea daily from 12:30pm to 2:00pm.

Top review

Alan

Dined on Sep 7, 2024

Excellent meal. Lovely balance and combination of flavours in all courses. Service exactly as it should be. Very attentive, prompt without being a show.

Discover more

Experience

Afternoon Tea

Experience

Veuve Clicquot Champagne Dinner At Cheals

Experience

Cocktail & Canapés at Warren's bar September 27th

Eros Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (399)

£26 to £40

Mediterranean

Knowle

About the restaurant

Welcome to Eros Restaurant we look forward to serving you.

Top review

Susan

Dined 1 day ago

Very friendly, first rate service! Excellent food!

Fiume Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1426)

£26 to £40

Italian

Wolverhampton

About the restaurant

Fiume opened in 2013 and is located in Compton, Owners Stefano and Carla welcome you to enjoy quality, modern interpretations of classic dishes inspired by their home regions of Sardinia and Basilicata.

As Italians we are passionate about everything we do and food and drink are hugely important to our culture as we meet with friends and family to enjoy our time together. At Fiume you will experience a little of this culture as we share it with you. We provide authentic Italian cuisine with a southern Italian influence and a fresh twist.

We are proud to be an independent, family-run, Italian bar and restaurant offering you a relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere. During the good weather, you can also dine alfresco whilst watching the passing canal boats and your family dog can watch with you too.

Top review

Danielle

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing service and amazing food. Always a lovely atmosphere. I would highly recommend.

Discover more

Buonissimo Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1221)

£25 and under

Italian

Birmingham

About the restaurant

fresh modern italian cuisine with a strong mediterranean flair using organic and free-range produce wherever possible.

Top review

Sue

Dined 3 days ago

Lovely restaurant and lovely staff. Have been going there for years and would strongly recommend it.

Simpsons

4.6

4.6 (263)

£41 and over

Modern European

Edgbaston

About the restaurant

Set in a gorgeous Grade II-listed Georgian villa, the decor is bright and modern but respects the building’s elegance and heritage.

The food, too, respects classical tradition, but is a contemporary take on British cuisine - combining influences from around the world in dishes based on fabulous impeccably sourced seasonal ingredients.

Enjoy an aperitif in one of the elegant lounges in the older part of the building before moving on to the sleek restaurant with its blonde wood beams, exposed stone walls and bi-fold doors opening onto the garden.

The knowledge and experience of Head Chef Luke Tipping shows through in the assured, confident nature of the cooking – and he has the skill to know when to hold back. Dishes are balanced and pure, with subtle modern touches and a pleasing clarity of flavour; be sure to try the signature tapenade bread rolls and delicious soufflés.

Service is enthusiastic and brims with personality.

Top review

Lucy

Dined on Sep 4, 2024

Beautiful food in a lovely atmosphere. Service was excellent and suitably low key.

Discover more

Experience

Eureka cookery class

The Bay Tree

4.7

4.7 (834)

£25 and under

British

Kinver

About the restaurant

We founded The Bay Tree out of a deep love for real food, for food that is fresh and honest . We also felt that Kinver needed a place for people to meet each other, relax and enjoy a meal.
We only use the best ingredients here at The Bay Tree: wherever possible we use local produce, organic vegetables, fresh fish, and free-range meats. We strive to make each and every dish a wholesome expression of our love for food, life, and living.
The Bay Tree was born in March 2020. Our goal is to make the Bay Tree blossom into a thriving village community. We offer a restaurant and bar, with quality, homely food to suit all appetites and budgets. Sympathetically designed, with room for families, groups and parties of all sizes, we want any customer to feel like they can call The Bay Tree their extended home. Want to hire an area, whole floor or even the whole restaurant for a special occasion? Just ask us: we would only be too happy help!

Top review

Tina

Dined 5 days ago

Delicious food as usual and exceptional service. We have a lovely time.

Discover more

Popular dish

Beef Wellington

Popular dish

Sea Bass & King Prawns

Popular dish

Bay Tree Rossini

Explore Diners' Choice best of Birmingham/West Midlands (county)