Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Birmingham/West Midlands (county)? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Cheal's Restaurant and Bar

4.9

4.9 (114)

£41 and over

British

Solihull

About the restaurant

The Most Delicious Food & Warmest Welcome. Experience mouthwatering à la carte and ‘set’ menus. Delight in lovingly prepared tasting menus, complemented by expertly matched wine pairings. Savour exceptional light lunches and fabulous vegetarian/ vegan options. Enjoy delicious small plates in our relaxing bar. We also serve Afternoon Tea daily from 12:30pm to 2:00pm.

Top review

Dawn

Dined 1 day ago

Fantastic food.. service and surroundings Love this place

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Experience

Afternoon Tea

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New Year's Eve at Cheal's

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Cheal’s 9 Course Chef’s-Table

Opheem

4.9

4.9 (1403)

£41 and over

Indian

Birmingham

About the restaurant

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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Hugh

Dined on Dec 18, 2024

Every course, every snack, and every drink were delicious. One of us is vegan, and the other is vegetarian and allergic to nuts - they had no problem adapting the taster menu for us. We'd definitely go again.

Gaijin Sushi

4.9

4.9 (753)

£41 and over

Sushi

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Gaijin Sushi is the creation of chef/director, Michal Kubiak.

Having opened in March 2018, and receiving excellent reviews, including the Guardian in our first month, we are proud to offer a unique experience. You can sit around our sushi bar, which sits 10 and watch our chefs creating the sushi right before your eyes! Or if you would like to enjoy with friends we have two tables that can seat up to 6 people.

Please feel free to ask questions, such are "Where is the fish from?" we love answering them!

If your don't believe us, read our reviews! Let our guests tell you what it is like!

We look forward to having you dine with us.

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Eru

Dined 5 days ago

It exceeded my expectations. I chose the Omakase, not knowing which sushi would be served. I’m originally from Japan, but I enjoyed their sushi just as much as, or even more than, what I’ve had in Japan. Thank you so much

The Horseshoes

4.8

4.8 (815)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Stourbridge

About the restaurant

The Horseshoes is an independently owned gastropub set in Belbroughton. Serving homemade food, a great selection of wines, beers and gin cocktails. We also have a beer garden.

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Janet

Dined 1 day ago

Lovely food, friendly staff and lovely atmosphere.

Sushi Passion

4.8

4.8 (547)

£26 to £40

Sushi

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Welcome to Sushi Passion, the home of sushi in Birmingham. From humble beginnings in Birmingham’s market we’ve been in The Great Western Arcade since 2014 offering a truly traditional Japanese sushi bar experience, recognised by the All Japan Sushi Association for Authenticity.

15 MINUTE POLICY
If you arrive later than 15 minutes for your booking, without letting us know, your table may be given to another party.

When booking a table, please be aware that half of our restaurant consists of Traditional Japanese tatami seating on to which you might be assigned if you don't specify seating preference.

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charlotte

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

This is me and my husband favourite restauran. We have visited so many times the staff now recognise us. The food is always amazing, the atmosphere is perfect for a romantic date and the staff is always friendly and helpful. Would absolutely recommend to anyone

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4.5

4.5 (242)

£26 to £40

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Please note our Afternoon Tea is served Wednesday - Sunday from 13:00 - 16:30 and we ask you to pre-book to avoid disappointment.

Madeleine follows the tradition of grand hotels with luxurious cocktail bars: its double-height windows, sparkling chandeliers, and rich soft furnishings make it at once super-glamorous and utterly enticing.

We think that once you are sat at your table, sipping a cocktail or a glass of Champagne, you won’t want to leave – and who can blame you? We welcome you to enjoy some light French inspired snacks whilst with us, or why not indulge fully in our impressive Afternoon Tea, handcrafted by Head Pastry Chef, Roger Lomas, and his innovative team.

Our hope is to establish Madeleine as somewhere that’s exclusively for everyone, a glamorous setting that’s perfect for special occasions, celebrations, and treats but equally somewhere you can drop by on the spur of the moment (subject to availability, of course).

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Sally

Dined on Dec 18, 2024

Totally exceeded my expectations. Fabulous service, setting and food. Beautiful calm, graceful ambience with warm helpful staff and every item on the menu was first rate. A pleasant surprise that unlimited teas, any type of coffee and hot chocolate were included in afternoon tea and the rose fizz to accompany goes perfectly as an add on. A special start to Christmas and a refined yet relaxed oasis in which to enjoy it at leisure. Highly recommended thank you - we will be back.

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4.9

4.9 (479)

£25 and under

Indian

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Come ride with us and we will take you to the streets of India on our cafe racer.

Indian Street Food Kitchen & Bar at The Wellington Hotel. Home cooked Indian street food. Central Birmingham's Hidden Gem.

We are located:
3 minutes walk from the O2 Academy/ Raddison Blu Hotel
5 minuets walk from the Mail Box/ The Cube
7 minuets walk from Grand Central Station/ The Bull Ring Shopping Centre
10 minuets walk from Broad Street

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Kiran

Dined 2 days ago

Impeccable food and service every time. My favourite place to eat in Birmingham. All their dishes are delicious especially the Red Mullet Moilee and the Paneer Makhni! Would highly recommend.

Buonissimo Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1241)

£25 and under

Italian

Birmingham

About the restaurant

fresh modern italian cuisine with a strong mediterranean flair using organic and free-range produce wherever possible.

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Ruth

Dined on Dec 18, 2024

Always a delight to visit Buonissimo. Food is delicious and service outstanding! Looking forward to the next time.

Chakana

4.7

4.7 (1311)

£26 to £40

Peruvian

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Birmingham’s first Peruvian Restaurant and Bar located in Moseley. Headed by Michelin Starred Peruvian chef Robert Ortiz.
We are a casual fine dining establishment where you can expect bold, punchy cooking and a great range of drinks.
Featured in both the Michelin and Good Food Guides.
Wide range of vegetarian, vegan and Gluten free options.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Having had the a la carte menu in the past we opted for the tasting menu, which was delicious and good value to money. Cocktails were very tasty and just the right amount to choose from. Staff were friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough!

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Popular dish

Hand Dived Scallops

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Andean Potato Stew (V)

Popular dish

Sea Bream Ceviche

Fiume Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1497)

£26 to £40

Italian

Wolverhampton

About the restaurant

Fiume opened in 2013 and is located in Compton, Owners Stefano and Carla welcome you to enjoy quality, modern interpretations of classic dishes inspired by their home regions of Sardinia and Basilicata.

As Italians we are passionate about everything we do and food and drink are hugely important to our culture as we meet with friends and family to enjoy our time together. At Fiume you will experience a little of this culture as we share it with you. We provide authentic Italian cuisine with a southern Italian influence and a fresh twist.

We are proud to be an independent, family-run, Italian bar and restaurant offering you a relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere. During the good weather, you can also dine alfresco whilst watching the passing canal boats and your family dog can watch with you too.

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Ian

Dined 4 days ago

The food was lovely and the staff was very friendly

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