Fancy eating out in Birmingham metropolis centre simply don't really know where to become?

We take lots of foodie options - but it isn't always easy to know which ones are worth going to. And so here'southward our own selection of restaurants and bars we accept enjoyed and would love to recommend.

Read more: What people are proverb nearly Birmingham restaurant named 'U.k.'southward hottest new eating place'

We've previously picked 50 all-time restaurants across the city to try but here our focus is just on the metropolis heart.

There's a good diversity in here from inexpensive equally chips places to the more super swanky venues - so have your selection.

The below restaurants are in no item order of preference.

Around Colmore Row

i) Tattu

If you want a restaurant with some bling and then this is the place for you. Luckily the food is equally stunning as the decor with its marble staircase and cherry trees adorning the walls.

It does an incredibly good value lunch (two courses for £23 three for £28) complete with an limited service if you demand to head dorsum to the office quickly.

The food is modern Chinese with a starters card featuring dim sum and sharing plates.

On the a la carte du jour section, Tattu's signature dishes include beef fillet and caramel soy and saffron black cod. A place for jubilant with friends or romantic engagement dark.

eighteen Barwick Street, Birmingham, B3 2NT

ii) Fazenda

This is a fabled all you tin eat meat banquet - in a swanky Brazillian eatery.

The emphasis is on unlimited freshly grilled meats served by experienced passadors. Feast on all y'all can eat steak, lamb, craven, pork and gammon.

There is also a separate card for those who want fish, vegan and vegetarian dishes which nosotros loved tucking into on our visit.

55 Colmore Row, Barwick Street Entrance, B3 2AA

three) Gaucho

Inside Gaucho, Birmingham

Inside Gaucho, Birmingham

This upmarket Argentinian steak place is truly a sensational dining experience with superlative-notch service in decadent surroundings and with great steak.

We recommend medium-rare rib-eye steak (Ancho in Argentinian) - delicately marbled throughout giving a superb season served with peppercorn sauce and fries.

55 Colmore Row, B3 2AA

4) Kuula Poke

Birmingham's kickoff Hawaiian eatery, this place offers up fancy sushi-fashion salad bowls which we love for a lunchtime care for.

There's a little eating area upstairs to sit in, with aqua blue walls and a super-swish moving fish installation.

Poke is a seasoned fish salad with heavy Japanese influences - combining fresh fish such as salmon and ahi tuna with sushi rice and salad.

Choose from a selection of four house bowls - ahi tuna in shohu dressing, with white sushi rice, pineapple and pickled red onion, Lommi Lommi Salmon - salmon in yuzo ponzu dressing with white sushi rice, superfood slaw, mango and edamame beans.

Dandy Western Arcade, Colmore Row

five) Purnell's

Celebrity chef Glynn Purnell

This is the Michelin starred haven of celebrity chef Saturday Kitchen star Glynn Purnell.

A fantastic place to gloat in style. Go for the tasting carte du jour - you won't regret information technology.

55 Cornwall Street, B3 2DH

6) Sushi Passion

A true subconscious gem in the Cracking Western Arcade, this identify is loved past chefs in the city.

Sit downwards at the intimate zakatu table and enjoy a Teriyaki sushi platter with a glass or two of saki. Or be seated at the bar and sentry the chef in action equally well equally the train delivering your sushi!

Bully Western Arcade, B2 5HU

7) LAND

A dish from LAND

A dish from LAND

Formerly known equally 1847 this vegan eatery offers infrequent prepare luncheon and dinner menu also as optional drinks pairing.

The focus is on completely natural and wholesome ingredients Information technology's and then good you won't even miss the meat according to Jay Rayner. The Guardian critic reviewed the eatery in 2020 and described it as "vegan cookery under thrilling*

Nifty Western Arcade, B2 5HU

8) Zen at Metro

Once The Metro Bar and Grill where big business concern was done over a glass of wine or two, this is now a stylish Thai identify.

The carte features dishes including blackness cod, Thai marinated salmon and rice, too as soups and noodles. We highly recommend salmon noodles, duck salad. And the Thai green back-scratch is a must.

73 Cornwall St, B3 2DF

9) Purecraft Bar and Kitchen

A decent well established pub set up by Warwickshire'south Purity brewery. Here you volition find decent pub grub and satisfying Sunday lunches.

Bank check out the pork scratchings and pork pies and the scotch eggs are delightful.

30 Waterloo Street, B2 5TJ

10) Bistro du Vin

Good simple French nutrient is the focus at this opulent dining room. Expect attentive, friendly, efficient service in this eatery - a favourite with visiting celebs staying at Hotel du Vin. Go for the bouillabaisse. And we've heard they do a great Sunday dejeuner too.

25 Church Street B3 2NR

11) Damascena

Damascena has built upwardly a great reputation as a acme notch Syrian cafe and nosotros love sitting in the back drinking coffee with a lilliputian lunch fourth dimension treat or two.

It offers all the usual classics - including Lamb Bi Ajeen - spiced lamb flatbread, Fuul - Egyption fava bean stew with wearisome cooked tomatoes equally well as mixed Mezze platters. At that place are branches in Jewellery Quarter, Moseley, Harborne, the city heart and a new one opening in Edgbaston later this yr.

Portman House, 5-seven Temple Row West, B2 5NY

Nigh New Street

12) Pieminister

In that location are some occasions when only a pie will do and this identify is pie heaven.

On the menu choose from Deer Stalker - wild British venison, bacon, ruddy wine and light-green lentil pie, Heidi - Somerset goats cheese, sweet spud, spinach and red onion pie besides as the wonderfully named Sag Pie-neer - pea, paneer, tater, chilli and mango pie.

16 Waterloo Street, B2 5UG

13) The Ivy Temple Row

Possibly the most beautiful looking restaurant in the urban center centre, this is the place to be seen.

The spin off concatenation of the renowned celebrity London eating house, delivers on service and atmosphere. There is a well priced weekday lunchtime menu.

67 - 71 Temple Row, B2 5LS

xiv) Fumo

Gnocchi Gorgonzola in baked Parmesan basket

Gnocchi Gorgonzola in broiled Parmesan basket at Fumo

A stalwart in Birmingham's eating house scene and therefore one of our faves for a night out.

It specialises in utterly wonderful "ciccheti" (Venetian-style tapas). As well every bit knockout cocktails.

It'southward an institution on Temple Street and has an even more impressive eating house on the top flooring of Selfridges. Experience like a swanky celeb as yous look over the hoi polloi of stressed shoppers below.

Temple Street and Selfridges, The Bullring

15) Oyster Guild

If you beloved fish and seafood then this is the place for you.

Run by the very talented Michelin starred chef Adam Stokes and his wife Natasha, this little place opened upwardly earlier this yr nestled adjacent to the Ivy in Temple Street.

The oysters and seafood dishes hither are incredible.

43 Temple Street, Birmingham

xvi) Bodega

This piffling eatery serving Southward American cuisine is perfect for an after-work bite-to-eat, a fun engagement or a meal with a grouping of friends - but be warned it gets incredibly busy!

Nosotros absolutely admire the homemade nachos and the burritos packed with rice, beans and a filling of your choice.

12 Bennetts Loma, B2 5RS

17) Tiger Bites Grunter

Sweet fish fragrant aubergine at Tiger Bites Pig

Sweet fish fragrant aubergine at Tiger Bites Grunter

This tiny cafe is easily missed with all the tram works on Stephenson Street but worth a visit.

It specialises in bao buns (steamed buns) - endeavour the pork abdomen bao and the rice bowls too. We savoured every bite of the table salt and pepper tofu and fish fragrant aubergine on our last visit which was simply stunning.

34 Stephenson Street, B2 4BH

18) Indian Streatery

A lovely spot for some authentic Indian street food five minutes from New Street Station. The owners ran Indian Rasoi at Digbeth Dining Order before opening here. Try the chicken chaat, lamb bhaji burgers, and pani puri.

Skilful value.

21A Bennetts Hill, B2 5QP

nineteen) Adam's

If yous are looking to treat yourself, this is the place to exercise it. The lunch menu is decent value if yous don't want to splash out on the Michelin prices. The setting is Mayfair esque luxurious.

New Oxford House, sixteen Waterloo Street, B2 5UG

Near constabulary courts and Corporation Street

20) Boston Tea Political party

A chain, but a adept chain. We love the location of this branch and the staff are really friendly.

It's offset come up commencement served, so yous can't book ahead but there are plenty of seats and it's super family friendly.

We particularly dearest the breakfasts and the smashed avocado with poached eggs has a delightful spicy edge with chilli and chipotle. As well try the fresh soups with gorgeous bread to dip in.

A reasonably priced place to go besides.

Corporation Street, Birmingham

Summer Row

21) Opheem

Aktar Islam's new restaurant 'Opheem' has opened on Summer Row

The bar at 'Opheem'

A gloriously plush Indian eating place run by the talented chef Aktar Islam. Information technology won a Michelin star in 2019. This is a nifty place for a special occasion and evenings out.

Opheem as well does a reasonably priced tiffin menu.

Summer Row, Birmingham

Yard Key

22) Pho

A Vietnamese restaurant with tasty mains including signature Pho - the Vietnamese national dish - an aromatic and delicious rice noodle soup served with a side plate of fresh herbs.

Await to pay around £10 for a main dish.

Grand Central, Birmingham

The Bullring

24) Browns

Inside Browns Birmingham

Meal at Browns Birmingham

Fancy enjoying a repast while listening to live music in a gorgeous 1920s manner setting?

The newly refurbished interior of Bullring favourite Browns has plenty of plush art deco styling harking dorsum to that era. And to really give you lot that 1920s lounge vibe there'due south a pianist playing every weekend.

The all-encompassing menu includes afternoon tea, superb Sunday roasts and a decadent Champagne bottomless brunch.

The hosts weekly alive piano performances every Friday evening and Sunday lunchtime.

The Bullring

The Mailbox


24) Cote Brasserie

The Alpine menu at Cote Brasserie

Tucked away on the lower level of the Mailbox yous'll find this reliably proficient French brasserie. This restaurant chain excels in comfort food from over the pond at information technology's most hearty.

We honey the decadent French onion soup, steak frites and rustic seafood dishes such every bit Breton fish stew - a traditional stew with mussels, prawns, squid and seabass. And did we mention the beefiness cheek bourguignon? Divine.

As befits a French place, the vino listing is pretty practiced as well and if you're abnegation, the Jardine Buzz mocktail is definitely worth a try - elderflower, mint, green tea and soda.

Cote is currently running its Tall set carte which includes Tartiflette - gratin of sliced potatoes Comté cheese and smoked bacon lardons topped with creamy, melted farmhouse Reblochon cheese. Served with baguette, cornichons, Jambon de Savoie and salad.

Bon appetit!

The Mailbox

25) Lucarelli

The new Lucarelli restaurant has a fully heated covered terrace

The new Lucarelli eating place has a fully heated covered terrace

This Italian restaurant opened at the Mailbox in April 2021 replacing the former Reddish Peppers eating place.

It serves up Cicchetti, which make it at your table as presently as the chef cooks them.

Dishes include Pollo Alla Milanese (craven in breadcrumbs), Carré D'agnello Arrosto (rack of lamb in spicy breadcrumbs), Saltimbocca all Romana (Pan-fried veal escalope with parma ham, sage and butter sauce) and fresh lobster.

Light bites include a trio of bruschetta and signature Lucarelli mini-burgers.

Pasta and pizza dishes are also available. We recommend you try and become a table on the terrace. Information technology is bellisimo!

Read our review here

26) Medicine cafe and eating place

Brunch at Medicine

Brunch at Medicine

Medicine Cafe and Baker is opened within the unit formerly occupied by Tom'due south Kitchen earlier this year specialising in brunch and cocktails/

Information technology is Medicine'due south second urban center centre branch subsequently the success of the New Street eating house which has won national reviews.

The restaurant serves 24-hour interval brunch and lunch dishes too as the aforementioned cruffins, cronuts, pastries and savoury broiled treats that Medicine is famous for.

Brunch dishes include sausage brioche - Seasoned sausage, streaky bacon, fried egg, chilli jam & rocket on Medicine brioche bun and Huevos Rancheros - corn tortilla, black beans, pico de gallo,fried egg, Monterey jack, lime crema, hot sauce

Luncheon dishes include Confit Duck Salad and the Buddha Bowl - falafel, beetroot hummus, brown rice, greens, pickles, charred tenderstem, avocado, cucumber, cashew ginger dressing and sesame.

27) Craft

The outdoor dining pods at Craft

The outdoor dining pods at Arts and crafts

Helmed by Great British Bill of fare star Andrew Sheridan, this restaurant is truthful foodie delight. Craft focuses on traditional British dining using British produce served in a archetype interior and pretty British garden outdoor setting - complete with pods.

This twelvemonth it was named the hottest new restaurant in the United kingdom and 11th best in the earth in TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards. You can read BirminghamLive's review hither.

28) Siamais

Tasty meal at Siamais

Tasty repast at Siamais

This sophisticated and pretty Thai restaurant and cocktail bar is the place to encounter and be seen.

It serves a mouth watering array of dishes such as Tom Yum soup, Thai fish cakes, Massaman Curry, stir-fried beefiness in oyster sauce, stir-fried lobster with celery and ginger.

It also does a fabulous abysmal brunch. Read more here

6, seven Brindley Pl, Oozells Street B1 2HS

29)Pulperia

Steak at Pulperia

Michelin listed Aktar Islam'southward steak restaurant Pulperia is well-nigh definitely worth a trip into the city center.

In the 2021 Guide the Michelin inspectors said: "It's all almost the meat at this contemporary, Argentinian-inspired, design-led restaurant in the heart of Brindleyplace. Choose prime cuts – many of which are designed for sharing – from Argentina, Republic of finland and Galicia, which are anile for up to 50 days and skilfully cooked on the parrilla chargrill."

We well-nigh definitely concur.

The superbly well valued dejeuner is also pretty special besides.

Brindleyplace

30) Dishoom

Birmingham Special: Mutton curry at Dishoom

Irani Indian buffet and eatery specialises in all solar day Mumbai comfort food menu.

Dishes include Vada Pav - Bombay's version of the chip butty - potato patty within a bread bun - topped with coriander mint chutney and a picayune tamarind, and green chillis, house black dahl and Cherry-red chicken curry.

The drinks carte du jour includes Viceroy's Old Fashioned, Meenakshi's Mojito equally well as wines, beers and a range of mocktails

Dishoom house chai is also very good.

Information technology closes at 11pm.

One Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3AX

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