Guide to Birmingham 2026: 10 restaurants worth knowing

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    Current ranking based on review analysis and technical signals.

    At a glance

    # Place Score Reviews Stands out for
    1 Turtle Bay Birmingham ⭐ 9.7 18 716 Editors' pick
    2 Dishoom Birmingham ⭐ 9.7 10 636
    3 Turtle Bay Brindleyplace Birmingham ⭐ 9.7 10 259
    4 La Bellezza Birmingham ⭐ 9.9 6 861 People's favorite
    5 Piccolino Birmingham ⭐ 9.5 4 814
    6 Fat Hippo Birmingham ⭐ 9.5 4 657
    7 Tattu Birmingham ⭐ 9.3 4 212
    8 The Ivy Temple Row ⭐ 9.1 3 621
    9 Gusto Italian – Birmingham ⭐ 9.1 3 013
    10 Banana Tree Birmingham Bullring ⭐ 9.7 2 976

    Highlights

    Full ranking

    1. Turtle Bay Birmingham · ⭐ 9.7

    (18716 reviews)


    Turtle Bay Birmingham — Restaurant
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    81-91 John Bright St, Birmingham B1 1BL, United Kingdom

    Caribbean food and rum in central Birmingham
    Turtle Bay Birmingham, on John Bright Street near New Street Station and the Bullring, brings t…

    «As a solo woman travelling on business, it's important to feel safe and like a welcome gue…»

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    2. Dishoom Birmingham · ⭐ 9.7

    (10636 reviews)


    Dishoom Birmingham — Restaurant
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    One Chamberlain Sq, Birmingham B3 3AX, United Kingdom

    A tribute to old Bombay in Birmingham
    Dishoom Birmingham brings the much-loved restaurant's tribute to old Bombay and its Irani cafés to the…

    «I doubt I can add much new to the wonderful reviews given by others. We had a wonderful lu…»

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    3. Turtle Bay Brindleyplace Birmingham · ⭐ 9.7

    (10259 reviews)


    Turtle Bay Brindleyplace Birmingham — Restaurant
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    10 Brindley Pl, Birmingham B1 2JB, United Kingdom

    Caribbean sunshine by the canal at Brindleyplace
    Turtle Bay Brindleyplace is the canalside sibling of Birmingham's much-loved Caribbean rest…

    «Rico and Alex were INCREDIBLE! Took care of us during our bottomless brunch. Made our expe…»

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    4. La Bellezza Birmingham · ⭐ 9.9

    (6861 reviews)


    La Bellezza Birmingham — Restaurant
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    Paradise, 2 Chamberlain Sq, Birmingham B3 3AX, United Kingdom

    A spectacular Big Mamma trattoria in Chamberlain Square
    La Bellezza, from the cult Big Mamma group, is one of Birmingham's most spectacular…

    «La Bellezza Birmingham. The atmosphere was wonderful, the food tasty, and the whole restau…»

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    5. Piccolino Birmingham · ⭐ 9.5

    (4814 reviews)


    Piccolino Birmingham — Restaurant
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    9 Brindley Pl, Birmingham B1 2HS, United Kingdom

    Classic Italian dining at Brindleyplace
    Piccolino has been a Birmingham favourite for around 25 years, set on Oozells Square at Brindleyplac…

    «It was a really nice experience. The food was really nice too. Abu takes the best pictures…»

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    6. Fat Hippo Birmingham · ⭐ 9.5

    (4657 reviews)


    Fat Hippo Birmingham — Restaurant
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    11 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham B2 5RS, United Kingdom

    Indulgent burgers on Bennetts Hill
    Fat Hippo Birmingham, on Bennetts Hill in the city centre, is a burger specialist with a cult following,…

    «Looking for a quick bite, because we were very hungry and knew we'd like a burger. Ordered…»

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    7. Tattu Birmingham · ⭐ 9.3

    (4212 reviews)


    Tattu Birmingham — Restaurant
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    18 Barwick St, Birmingham B3 2NT, United Kingdom

    Contemporary Chinese, glamorous and atmospheric
    Tattu Birmingham brings the contemporary Chinese restaurant's signature glamour to the city…

    «We had a wonderful time at Tattu. From the first glance the staff were incredibly welcomin…»

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    8. The Ivy Temple Row · ⭐ 9.1

    (3621 reviews)


    The Ivy Temple Row — Restaurant
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    67-71 Temple Row, Birmingham B2 5LS, United Kingdom

    The Ivy's elegant all-day brasserie in Birmingham
    The Ivy Temple Row brings The Ivy Collection's glamour to Birmingham — an elegant yet rela…

    «We visited The Ivy Temple Row to celebrate my mum's 70th birthday, and the experience was…»

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    9. Gusto Italian – Birmingham · ⭐ 9.1

    (3013 reviews)


    Gusto Italian - Birmingham — Restaurant
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    Unit 10, The Grand Hotel, Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2BS, United Kingdom

    Contemporary Italian on Colmore Row
    Gusto Italian sits at The Grand Hotel on Colmore Row, in the heart of Birmingham. The striking interior…

    «OK, listen! I came at 4, had one drink after work, and I'm still here These guys have s…»

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    10. Banana Tree Birmingham Bullring · ⭐ 9.7

    (2976 reviews)


    Banana Tree Birmingham Bullring — Restaurant
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    Unit SU744, Upper Mall West, Birmingham B5 4BG, United Kingdom

    Southeast Asian street food at the Bullring
    Banana Tree at Birmingham's Bullring & Grand Central is a buzzy celebration of Southeast Asian s…

    «I had an incredible experience! The food was incredibly tasty — full of rich flavours, per…»

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    Questions & answers

    Which place tops the ranking? Turtle Bay Birmingham — score 9.7/10 (Editors' pick).

    How many places are in the list and how were they chosen? The list has 10 places selected by rating and number of reviews (source — Google Places).

    Which place has the most reviews? Turtle Bay Birmingham — 18 716 visitor reviews.

    What is the average rating in the top? 9.5/10 — average score of 10 places in the list.

    How we chose: 10 places selected by rating and number of reviews. Source — Google Places. Updated 30 June 2026.

    Data is refreshed monthly. Sources: birminghamka.com and editorial picks based on reviews.