25 Must-Try Restaurants in Birmingham

We get it. You’ve agreed to organise a meal for your family, your friends, maybe even your colleagues and now you actually have to find one of the best restaurants in Birmingham.

You’re not to worry.

Our team of neighbourhood experts has scoured the city to find the best places to eat in Birmingham.

From fine dining experiences to secret dive bars, we’ve got you covered no matter the vibe.

Just make sure to save this page to make things easier when you finally get the total number of guests!

25 of the best restaurants in Birmingham chosen by our experts

Sure, Birmingham is known for being the home of the Balti, but there is a lot more to this wonderful city.

Our expert, X says:

Chapter

Found in the heart of Edgbaston, Chapter is one of Corkfield’s Neighbourhood Heroes.

Each of our residents gets exclusive discounts for our Neighbourhood Heroes – even more reason to visit your new local!

Chapter offers seasonally-informed menus that champion British cuisine.

Blanc NRI

Blanc NRI’s aim is to make fine dining more refined by ensuring it is accessible for everyone.

Offering delicious Indian food, it promises to provide a dining experience unlike any you’ve ever had.

Orelle

Voted the Birmingham Award’s restaurant of the year in 2023, it’s no surprise Orelle is also one of our Neighbourhood Heroes.

The modern French restaurant is at the top of its game.

Literally.

It is located on the 24th floor and offers panoramic, 360-degree views of Birmingham and beyond.

Orelle has some of the best mixologists in Birmingham, so make sure to grab a cocktail while you’re there!

Purnell’s

From the ‘Yummy Brummie’ himself Glynn Purnell, this restaurant was awarded its Michelin Star back in 2009.

Definitely one of the best Birmingham restaurants, the food at Purnell’s has a focus on British cuisine, with influences from France and Asia.

Will you agree with the Yummy status?

The Rolling Mill

Known as a ‘Destination for All’, The Rolling Mill is located in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.

There are deals on during the week, such as:

• Pizza Mondays – Two for one pizzas
• Burger Tuesdays – Two for one burgers

Plus, you can even get bottomless brunch on a Friday night!

With an accompanying Sports Bar where you can play Darts, it’s a great place for a date…

Sabai Sabai

Looking for somewhere to spend some quality Thai-me?

Sabai Sabai is the place.

It offers delicious, authentic Thai cuisine that will take your breath away.

Smoke and Ash

Pizza, cocktails, and wine – what more could you ask for?

Smoke and Ash is another one of our Neighbourhood Heroes, meaning you can get a discount from your new favourite pizza joint.

Located in Edgbaston village, it’s just a stone’s throw away from your two-bedroom apartment in Corkfield.

Eat Vietnam

The clue’s in the name with this one.

Traditional Vietnamese food is the goal of Eat Vietnam.

Starting back in 2017, the team at this Birmingham restaurant only offers the freshest ingredients to ensure you have a dining experience that transports you to Vietnam… ish!

Chakana

From Michelin-starred chef Robert Ortiz, we have a modern Peruvian restaurant.

Said to be born from Ortiz’s passion for Peruvian cuisine, Chakana celebrates living in harmony with nature to provide a relaxed experience that is accessible to all.

Bonehead

If you’re looking for the best filth you’ve ever eaten, Bonehead is the place to be!

It has everything you could ever want:

• Wings
• Burgers
• Strips

It does state on the website that it doesn’t let under 16s in after 6 pm, so maybe not the best place to go with kids.

Shababs

In the heart of Birmingham’s Balti Triangle, you will find Shababs.

Providing unparalleled Indian cuisine in the home of the Balti, there’s no place better to get your next curry.

Plus you can get this food delivered, so it’s a great option to enjoy in your one-bedroom apartment at Corkfield.

Adam’s

Ran by husband and wife team Natasha and Adam (who would have seen that coming?), Adam’s opened in 2013.

It provides its diners with a contemporary fine dining experience that focuses on modern British food.

With a Michelin star, you may not know it from Adam, but it’ll be worth a visit.

Tropea

As the winner of the Best Local Restaurant 2023 in The Good Food Guide, Tropea offers modern Italian cuisine that is best shared.

Perfect for groups of friends or families, the menu continues to change as different produce comes into season.

But no matter the weather, pasta and everything brilliantly Italian is always available.

Original Patty Men

Original Patty Men is a burger joint that also serves British beer thanks to a collaboration with Siren Craft Brew.

There are two locations:

• Digbeth
• Stirchley

Or, you can order online and get it delivered to your studio apartment at Corkfield.

The Oyster Club

Any guesses what The Oyster Club serves?

Definitely not for the faint of heart – in terms of cuisine and price – who knows, you may find yourself a seafood lover after all.

Soi 1286

As an award-winning restaurant in Birmingham, you’re bound to have a good time at Soi 1286.

Passing down recipes through the family, this Thai restaurant has all the secrets to make their food the best food.

Chung Ying Cantonese

If you’re looking for dim sum, look no further than Chung Ying Cantonese.

Started by the Wongs in 1981, to this day it is still run by the same family!

It offers one of the largest dim sum selections in the UK (no surprise if they started in the 80s), you don’t want to miss out.

Notty Bites

Another one of our Neighbourhood Heroes, Notty Bites is a great place for vegetarian and vegan food.

One of the best street food restaurants in Birmingham, you can get small plates that are influenced by cuisines across the globe.

Don’t forget to get your discount when you order!

Otto

Inside the Jewellery Quarter, you’ll find Otto.

One of the best pizza places in the city, I Choose even awarded it the best pizza in the city.

The best bit?

You can even get it delivered!

Being able to eat delicious Italian food from the comfort of your three-bedroom apartment in Corkfield – it takes a pizza your heart…

The Wilderness

Known as ‘rock and roll fine dining’, this promises to be a culinary experience like no other.

The Wilderness offers luxury ingredients in unexpected ways… ‘punk luxe’ as they like to call it.

Soho Tavern

An Indian gastro pub, now that’s some food we can get behind!

With sharing-style plates and delicious cocktails to match, what’s not to love about Soho Tavern?

Poli

We know, another pizza place but who doesn’t love pizza?!

Found in Kings Heath, this Birmingham restaurant offers pizza (of course), as well as a variety of small plates, craft beer, and natural wines.

Poli may just become your new local.

The Blue Piano

In our very own Edgbaston, you will find The Blue Piano – an independent restaurant, bar, and guesthouse.

Serving South-Eastern Asian fusion food, you can enjoy your meal in the gorgeous Edwardian house or dine al fresco in the beautiful courtyard.

Plus, they even have a real blue piano that is home to live music throughout the week.

One thing’s for sure, you won’t leave feeling blue…

Tiger Bites Pig

Bao, bowls, and beer is the tagline of Tiger Bites Pig.

They’ve definitely got our attention!

Offering Taiwanese dishes that are made with traditional techniques, this is a great Birmingham restaurant no matter the occasion.

A La Mexicana

Last but certainly not least, A La Mexicana.

Serving new dishes each day depending on market selection, this family-run restaurant in Birmingham provides an authentic Mexican feast.

That get-back-home feeling just got better thanks to Corkfield

From the Jewellery Quarter to Kings Heath and back to Edgbaston, there’s an array of restaurants in Birmingham that tick every box.

But that’s just one of the best bits about living in this city.

Don’t forget about the music scene, career opportunities, and plenty of green spaces.

The best bit?

These are all a stone’s throw away from Corkfield.

With a beautiful range of studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments available, there’s no reason not to book a viewing.

Have a question for us? Don’t hesitate to get in touch or call us on 0121 716 7959.