Orelle Birmingham

Orelle Birmingham reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Lucy

   London2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is my 4th visit to Orelle and the most dissapointing , the staff were attentive the wine was good as were the starters but the main event the Sunday roast was extremely poor The meat we had beef and pork was chewy and dry and mostly inedible and the veg was lukewarm For dessert we ordered 2 cheese plates of 3 cheeses one of the cheeses was just the rind ! The meal for 3 was over £400 and for that price it should have been a lot better
   

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   Princess

   Birmingham1 review

   1.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was alright and the ambience was good. But that only goes so far. The service was awful, out initial server was just so rude and condescending. Not all glitters is gold
   

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   Pascal

   Birmingham5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   This is the second time I’ve been here and I always get the same comments. The view over the city is unique. The service is very good, with one downside: no knowledge of the wine list. The food is ok. The main negative point is the extremely unpleasant sound environment: the music is totally inappropriate (style and volume) for a restaurant in this category. Fine for a bar but not for a dining room that would also benefit from some acoustic correction, given the high ceilings, to give it a more cosy atmosphere. The experience could be completely different. But that’s just my point of view.
   

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   Marsha

   Caribbean4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   I've been going to Orelle about every 9-12 months since it opened for personal celebrations and business meals. I have always enjoyed it and been able to favourably compare it to fine dining in London. I have reviewed it as such in the past. Last night a few things were lacking, from our bread - to nibble- being forgotten and not being available before our starters, to the flambé dessert being splashed on me and setting the rest of the dish alight, it wasn't the same attention to detail I've come to otherwise enjoy. In the past the bread was freshly baked, coming in small individual loaves, the butter was more substantial (it was too light like whipped cream), and the meals were well balanced. The salmon was excessively salty, and the chips a bit too dry. The Rum Baba dessert was served very clumsily with the alight rum splashing onto my arm, and around the dish and the flambé setting the honeycomb on fire, causing smoke and the after effects of burning. It was my daughter's 16th birthday celebration and she's always embarrassed when we raise issues, so I didn't do so there and then, but I am sure the team were aware of the mishaps on our table last night. So, disappointing, and I'll be thinking twice about whether to return if this is the direction of travel in Orelle's journey. All in, our meal was nearly £500 for 4 people.
   

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   Terence

   Birmingham1 review

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Good. I hope in the future it’s less waiters being too intrusive and allowing customers to breath.
   

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   Jay VIP

   London27 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Really nice venue with amazing food , the menu was a little limited but quality was top drawer
   

   Orelle BirminghamResponded 2 days ago

   Dear Jay, Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're delighted you enjoyed the venue and found the food to be top quality. We appreciate your comment on the menu variety and will certainly take it into consideration as we continue to refine our offering. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Kindest, Orelle Management Team
   

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   Kobby

   Birmingham1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The experience was fantastic and stuff where very respectful and professional. Food was superb
   

   Orelle BirminghamResponded 2 days ago

   Dear Kobby, Thank you for your kind words! We're so pleased to hear you had a fantastic experience and that our team made you feel well looked after. It's great to know you enjoyed the food, too. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, Orelle Management Team
   

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   Louise

   Birmingham1 review

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Lunch Menu fabulous - great value in a perfect setting
   

   Orelle BirminghamResponded 2 days ago

   Dear Louise, Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed our lunch menu and found it to be great value. It's always a pleasure to hear that the setting added to your experience as well. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, Orelle Management Team
   

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   Charmaine

   Birmingham3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food, every course was delicious great view and friendly staff
   

   Orelle BirminghamResponded 6 days ago

   Dear Charmaine, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed every course, the great view, and the friendly service. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delicious experience soon! Kindest, Orelle Team
   

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    Gail

    Birmingham3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Excellent service always. A great experience for special occasions. Lovely cocktails/drinks/food.
    

    Orelle BirminghamResponded 6 days ago

    Dear Gail, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that you consistently enjoy excellent service and a great experience with us. It’s fantastic to know you love our cocktails, drinks, and food. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable special occasions! Kindest, Orelle Management Team
    

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