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Opheem, Birmingham,
Award-winning

Opheem

4.9
4.9
1466 Reviews
£41 and over
Indian

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for fine wines
When you come to Opheem, you get an insight into the inner workings of my mind. We’re striving to push the boundaries with Indian flavours, but with cooking techniques from all over the world, some traditional, and some very modern. At Opheem, I’ll be using the same paints as I’ve always done, to create a very different picture, on a very, very different canvas. Why? Because to evolve and adapt is what makes us human, and cooking is what sets us apart from the animals.
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Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2024
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Phone number
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Contemporary European, Contemporary British
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    On street parking available on Lionel Street, Summer Row, Fleet Street or Charlotte Street. NCP Parking also available on Newhall Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Aktar Islam
  • Delivery & takeout

Experiences

  • Opheem & Macallan -Birmingham Restaurant Festival

    £250.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    For one night only, we are pairing with our great friends at the Macallan for an incredible Birmingham Restaurant Festival Supper Club tasting menu & whisky experience. Exploring the flexibility of the most prestigious Scottish whiskey alongside our vibrant Indian flavours to create something quite unique. We want this event to be great fun and encouraging friendship so will be offering just one sitting with snacks in our lounge served to the entire room before moving through to the restaurant for our full tasting menu with some communal tables with a selection of paired with specially crafted selection mixed drinks using the Macallan.
    Opheem & Macallan -Birmingham Restaurant Festival Photo
  • 10 Course Opheem Seasonal Tasting Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Our seasonal 10 Course Tasting Menu takes you on the full experience with us at Opheem. The menu is designed to take you on a journey through the regional Indian & International influences we utilise to create such a unique style of cooking at Opheem. This is the complete experience and what we our proudest of at Opheem. Our current menu is displayed on our website but is also liable for change as new dishes are developed.
  • 5 Course Opheem Seasonal Tasting Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Our seasonal 5 Course Tasting Menu is a shorter glimpse into everything we offer here at Opheem. Curated from our full tasting menu, this offers you the same depth of flavours in a more compressed fashion. Please add dietary requirements at the point of booking.

What 1,466 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

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  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Best Overall

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Best Food

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Best Service

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Best Ambiance

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Innovative

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Great for fine wines

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Good for special occasions

  • Birmingham

    Best Overall

  • Birmingham

    Best Food

  • Birmingham

    Best Service

  • Birmingham

    Best Ambiance

  • Birmingham

    Best Value

  • Birmingham

    Innovative

  • Birmingham

    Great for fine wines

  • Birmingham

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Opheem offers an extraordinary dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "beautifully presented" dishes and the "friendly and attentive staff." The ambiance is "relaxed yet elegant," making it perfect for special occasions. Chef Aktar Islam's innovative cuisine, blending traditional Indian influences with modern techniques, leaves diners "in awe."
1,466 Reviews
  1. Amanda

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible! Our visit to Opheem exceeded our expectations From start to finish we couldn't fault it We arrived to be seated in a cosy and inviting lounge where we were offered a selection of delightful 'snacks' that we ate whilst enjoying our drinks and waiting for a table The snacks hinted at what was to come and increased our excitement to experience the rest of the menu We were not disappointed! We had the 10 course taster menu and wine flight The food was stunning in both taste and presentation and the wine perfectly paired The staff were skilled at making you feel at ease with gentle friendly conversation and humour making sure we felt comfortable and relaxed whilst we ate We cannot fault Opheem and would highly recommend as this reframes what you think you know about Indian cuisine and opens a door into another world in terms of culinary adventures !

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  2. Claire

    Birmingham

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Having recently dined at Le Manoir and Sat Bains we had high hopes for Opheem with its recent 2 star award. At first I was disappointed, no one greeted us and the service was awkward. Hand towels were overflowing in the loo and no toilet roll. Not what I was expecting. However the snacks began to arrive and were amazing. We went through to dine 10 courses with the wine flight. I have to say we loved our Georgian sommelier, he was amazing as was one of the young chefs who presents us with our food.They had character and you could see they loved what they did. The food was delicious and well balanced as was the Syrian red wine. Yum. My husband said the potato dish was stand out for him. I did notice that Aktar himself presented some dishes, but sadly not to us! The ambience of the place was very nice. With the open kitchen and prep areas. I want to use the words mind blowing, thought provoking a real journey but I felt is fell a little short or my expectations were maybe too high. But all said well worth a visit, please try for yourself

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  3. Alison

    Yorkshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was amazing! Really wanted to see what a Michelin starred Indian was like and exceeded our expectations. The little snacks in the bar area were delicious and really readied us for the main event in the restaurant! Stand out favourites were the hogget and the aereated paye on the bread. Wine pairing was amazing effect to compliment the dishes and beautiful desserts not too sweet but sweet enough! Loved it am sure we will be back!

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  4. Colin

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent in every way. As you would expect from a 2 star Michelin restaurant.

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  5. robert

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our 5th visit to Ophems. We had our snacks in the lounge area, but had a long wait nearly an hr before getting seated in the restaurant. Snacks though delicious! In the restaurant we had a nice table in front of the kitchen. Unfortunately the noise from the rest or the dinners was so bad we couldn’t hold a conversation with our guest and had difficulty hearing the description of the food . There was also an annoying door banging to in the kitchen . However the food and service was fantastic. Realy hope something can be done about the noise when busy . Not the best dinning experience on this visit just a table in a very noisy restaurant.

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  6. Sarah

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolutely amazing evening. Amazing exquisite food. Fabulous service.

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  7. Talitha

    Manchester

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stunning from start to finish. The staff couldn’t do enough for us. The food and drinks were incredible. What a treat for a special occasion.

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  8. Julie

    Manchester

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic flavours, some dishes just popped in your mouth. Attentive team too, 10 course taster plus a few little extras to finish off in the lounge later. Quite filling near the end but manageable for a special day out. Worth a visit, a really lovely experience

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  9. Karina

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best tasting menu we’ve experienced, service exceptional.

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  10. Carrie

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience. Brilliant, friendly staff and amazing food. A really memorable night.

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Opheem is rated 4.9 stars by 1466 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

Select a time

Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Opheem

48 Summer Row, Birmingham, B3 1JJ

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2024
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Phone number
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Contemporary European, Contemporary British
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    On street parking available on Lionel Street, Summer Row, Fleet Street or Charlotte Street. NCP Parking also available on Newhall Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Aktar Islam
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
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