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Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food, Birmingham, West Midlands

Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food

4.8
4.8
1133 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
Experience award-winning fine dining in a modern, contemporary setting while supporting our highly talented students on their journey to professional excellence. Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food offers top quality food and service delivered by students training on our chef, food service courses under the guidance of industry expert tutors at University College Birmingham.

Restaurant provides exceptional value for money for high levels of cooking, service, creative flair and quality seasonal produce. Our Dinner Menu might include delicious fish and shellfish, premium beef, lamb, poultry or game, and imaginative vegetarian dishes. This runs alongside a lunchtime menu providing excellent value for money. The restaurant also draws on a dedicated pastry section where our skilled student chefs produce an array of elegant desserts.

Please be aware that we are cashless for all payments.

By giving feedback, you can also help our students build their skills, knowledge and confidence.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–1:15 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 6:00 pm–7:15 pm
  • Phone number
    0121 604 1010
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We can accommodate for dietary requirements, please advise in advance in the notes section of your reservation. We provide AA rosette award winning fine dining at a fraction of the high street costs.
  • Private party facilities
    Require other facilities? You can also book meeting rooms, lecture rooms and other specialist environments. Availability varies throughout the academic year, but if we can help you, we will. The restaurant is available for exclusive use for private events for lunches and or dinners. with the capacity to accommodate 120 guests, it is the perfect space. We offer menus to suit you and your guests, this can be for birthdays, Holy Communions, special anniversaries, we are here to help. For a private event only please call 0121 604 1000 and ask the Reception team to transfer you to Anna Hughes, Head of Commercial Sales.
  • Neighborhood
    Birmingham
  • Cross street
    Located on the corner of Summer Row and Lionel Street
  • Parking details
    NCP Car Park, Newhall Street
  • Public transit
    There are plenty of roadside parking spaces in the Summer Row area, as well as NCP car parks. There are also several bus stops and the restaurant is just a 15-20 minute walk from Moor Street and New Street train stations.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,133 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Best Overall

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Best Food

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Best Value

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Good for business meals

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Innovative

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Good for groups

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Great for fine wines

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    British

  • Birmingham

    Best Overall

  • Birmingham

    Best Food

  • Birmingham

    Best Service

  • Birmingham

    Best Ambiance

  • Birmingham

    Best Value

  • Birmingham

    Good for business meals

  • Birmingham

    Innovative

  • Birmingham

    Good for groups

  • Birmingham

    Great for fine wines

  • Birmingham

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Discover a culinary gem at the Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food. With "excellent food" and "outstanding service," diners enjoy a delightful experience supported by student chefs and staff. "Great value for money" is a consistent highlight, making it a top choice for both locals and visitors seeking fine dining at competitive prices.

1,133 Reviews
  1. Pat

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent Christmas experience with soft piano music in the background The food was excellent along with the service and a great attitude to please from the staff I will definitely be coming back in the New Year

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  2. Heather

    Birmingham

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful experience! My husband and I come every year for our special Christmas date night . The decor the staff the amazing food make it such a lovely experience .

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  3. Barbara

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of seven, celebrating a special birthday and couldn't have had a better time. I've used Birmingham College of Food on many occasions and will continue to do so ; it never fails to deliver

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  4. Christine

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food was excellent. The service was very good and considering these students are first year students, and English is their second language, I couldn’t fault the attentiveness of those serving us. I will be a regular visitor. I would have to pay twice the price elsewhere for the standard of cuisine experienced at Tge Cllege of Food.

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  5. Mary

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful experience, an evening I’ll remember for ever, thank you

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  6. Neil

    Birmingham

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and the service were very good. It was my wife's birthday and we had a very enjoyable evening.

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  7. Ros

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the overall hospitality was excellent. We look forward to going back.

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  8. Sandra

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A group of 10 of us went today for the Christmas 3 course lunch which was lovely. Between us we sampled most of what was on offer and all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The service was good and the courses came with a reasonable gap between, not too long or too short. I have a minor food allergy which I had mentioned when I booked and they were very careful to find out details and work out how to serve my food so that it would not be a problem for me! A great lunch to celebrate Christmas with some good friends!

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  9. Des

    Nottingham

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and experience. Although the front of house staff were a little nervous (only their second day), they were chatty and efficient. The kitchen produced fabulous dishes worthy of a top restaurant.

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  10. Isabel

    Birmingham

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious Christmas menu. Service was swift and polite - but there was a gap between some people’s food of the same course arriving Some of the students were quite nervous - but of course it could have been early on in their training in the restaurant. Altogether highly recommended

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Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food is rated 4.8 stars by 1133 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food

University College Birmingham, Summer Row, Birmingham, West Midlands B3 1JB

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located on the corner of Summer Row and Lionel Street
  • Neighborhood
    Birmingham
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–1:15 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 6:00 pm–7:15 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    NCP Car Park, Newhall Street
  • Public transit
    There are plenty of roadside parking spaces in the Summer Row area, as well as NCP car parks. There are also several bus stops and the restaurant is just a 15-20 minute walk from Moor Street and New Street train stations.
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    0121 604 1010
  • Catering
    We can accommodate for dietary requirements, please advise in advance in the notes section of your reservation. We provide AA rosette award winning fine dining at a fraction of the high street costs.
  • Private party facilities
    Require other facilities? You can also book meeting rooms, lecture rooms and other specialist environments. Availability varies throughout the academic year, but if we can help you, we will. The restaurant is available for exclusive use for private events for lunches and or dinners. with the capacity to accommodate 120 guests, it is the perfect space. We offer menus to suit you and your guests, this can be for birthdays, Holy Communions, special anniversaries, we are here to help. For a private event only please call 0121 604 1000 and ask the Reception team to transfer you to Anna Hughes, Head of Commercial Sales.
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