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

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Updated June 05, 2025

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 (1557)

£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.

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david

Dined 6 days ago

This was a wonderful meal - was hear when a 1* and clearly is elevated to another level - only criticism is too many snacks at the end meant overfull after 5 courses - would just give the petit fours at the end ...

Chakana

4.8

4.8 (1362)

£26 to £40

Peruvian

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Birmingham’s first Peruvian Restaurant and Bar located in Moseley. Headed by Michelin Starred Peruvian chef Robert Ortiz.
We are a casual fine dining establishment where you can expect bold, punchy cooking and a great range of drinks.
Featured in both the Michelin and Good Food Guides.
Wide range of vegetarian, vegan and Gluten free options.

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Hilary

Dined 2 days ago

We had a lovely time at Chakana for a Father's day meal, the flavours and vibrancy of the plates were as excellent as ever. The staff were super friendly, caring and attentive, would definitely recommend!

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Popular dish

Andean Potato Stew (V)

4.9

4.9 (571)

£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

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Stephen

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent service, friendly staff. Delicious food.

Eros Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (486)

£26 to £40

Mediterranean

Knowle

About the restaurant

Welcome to Eros Restaurant we look forward to serving you.

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neville

Dined 3 days ago

Food was excellent as usual. Booking was very easy and we all had a really good experience

Simpsons

4.8

4.8 (357)

£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.

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Sammi-Jo

Dined 4 days ago

It was a stunning menu and the service was amazing. The atmosphere was great and we enjoyed every bit of our dining.

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Experience

Eureka cookery class

Cheal's Restaurant and Bar

4.9

4.9 (199)

£41 and over

British

Solihull

About the restaurant

Serving exceptional British food since 2014
Perfectly situated on Knowle's High Street Solihull, Cheal's menu is shaped by tradition & elevated by excellence.

Serving the finest traditional British dishes alongside a variety of seasonal favourites, amid an atmosphere of refined luxury and cosmopolitan charm, Cheal’s will transport guests on a culinary journey where heritage meets innovation, and every detail is crafted to delight the senses.

Founded with a passion for excellence, the restaurant has earned a reputation for seasonal tasting menus and locally sourced ingredients. It was originally established by head chef Matt Cheal, who previously worked at Michelin-starred establishments before opening Cheal’s to offer an intimate fine dining experience.

Matt Cheal is an award winning & distinguished British chef celebrated for his refined modern British cuisine and dedication to culinary excellence.

The atmosphere at Cheal's is warm, welcoming & cosy.

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Zoe

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent food and service, highly recommended……….

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Experience

Afternoon Tea

Experience

Italian Wine Dinner at Cheal's

Experience

Gusbourne Estate & Cheal's Wine Dinner

Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food

4.8

4.8 (1264)

£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.

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Paresh

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing restaurant where the ambiance is great, the drinks choice great and the food amazing. Third visit and more to come.

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4.8

4.8 (28)

£26 to £40

Japanese

Solihull

About the restaurant

Taking guests on a culinary adventure to Japan, KIBOU Japanese restaurant and bar in Solihull is a feast for all the senses, and one of Birmingham’s hottest new venues for contemporary Japanese food and drink.

Situated on Solihull high street, we’re a beautifully transformed Grade II listed restaurant that oozes glamour and design aesthetics. Golden Japanese acers add a vibrant colour throughout our design, enhanced by bold frieze panel murals and projector animations depicting iconic Asian street scenes.

Grab a drink in the opulent, marble decked cocktail bar, watch our sushi maestros at work from the open sushi kitchen, or enjoy a leisurely lunch or dinner in our luxurious and spacious restaurant.

A chic new addition to the food and drink scene in Solihull and the West Midlands, KIBOU Solihull is an intimate venue that offers a real escape from the ordinary, and a journey of discovery for any lover of Japanese food and drink.!

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Laura

Dined 2 days ago

Beautiful fresh food , as always , lovely friendly staff.

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Experience

Bottomless Sushi

Experience

Japanese Afternoon Tea

Experience

Vegetarian Japanese Afternoon Tea

Cucina Rustica Birmingham

4.7

4.7 (1323)

£26 to £40

Italian

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Fine Italian food in the very centre of Birmingham is Cucina Rustica's trademark, a comfortable, atmospheric Italian restaurant popular with both locals and tourists visiting this vibrant city. Although modern and slick in its execution, the choice of deep earthy colours and moody lighting, tactile materials such as wood and stone and the addition of characterful contemporary art and healthy, verdant plants give Cucina Rustica that slight traditional feel suggested by its name and a certain cosiness that gives it a home from home feel. Attention to detail is in every little touch here at Cucina Rustica, from the single rose placed on each table to the complementary olives produced on every guest's arrival. Equally, food is produced with great care, dishes traditionally Italian but done with flair and a certain amount of style, some unusual choices offered alongside classic favourites, all from the classic Italian cookbook and accompanied by a wide array of drinks.

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Helen

Dined on May 30, 2025

My favourite restaurant in central Brum. Always great service. Food is lovely and portions generous . Great ambience too

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Popular dish

Tiramisu

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