Restaurants in Birmingham
There are new restaurants in Birmingham popping up all the time. Keeping up with our ever-evolving palette of culinary delights could be overwhelming but we’re here to help you to find the best restaurant in Birmingham for you, whatever your taste.
Restaurants in Birmingham City Centre
Unsurprisingly, the heart of the UK’s second city is a bustling hub of culture, shops, activities festivals and, of course, restaurants. There is a huge variety of places to eat in Birmingham city centre and you are guaranteed to find anything to suit even the most specific of tastes and cravings!
Some of the best restaurants in Birmingham can be found within a short walk of Grand Central Station – in fact, there are plenty of outstanding eateries right there in the station itself.
Must Try
Dishoom
Chapter 1 - A most exciting announcement Dishoom Birmingham is located in the heart…
Aluna
Specialising in expertly created dramatic and magical cocktails, there’s nothing…
Tales of Tea restaurant
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Coventry city centre, discover our Tales of Tea restaurant…
Siamais
South-east Asian food at its best. Combined world influences bring heat, flavour, passion…
Lulu Wild
A contemporary Chinese restaurant and creative cocktail bar. Seductive cocktails…
Shababs Balti Restaurant
Experience counts and we have bags of it, Shababs was originally founded in 1987 and is…
San Carlo - Birmingham
San Carlo Restaurant, the first of the San Carlo restaurants, is based in a prime city…
Yakinori Solihull
Yakinori is an independent Japanese restaurant in Touchwood Shopping Centre serving…
Yakinori Selly Oak
Craving a taste of Japan? Look no further than Yakinori! This independent eatery in Selly…
Great Locations to Dine Out in Birmingham
Restaurants in Brindleyplace
Tree-lined squares, international cuisine and an enviable canalside location boasting some of Birmingham’s best restaurants and bars.
Restaurants in the Mailbox
Top-quality cuisine from around the globe with a canal-side setting and a luxurious reputation.
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Birmingham Blog - Food & Drink
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