There’s a reason that Birmingham is considered a top destination in the UK for foodies. It is the birthplace of the Balti curry, home to many Michelin-starred restaurants, and carries a fantastic street food scene too. So we’re not surprised to see so many Birmingham restaurants on SquareMeal’s UK Top 100 for 2025.
SqaureMeal’s UK Top 100 Restaurants is unique in that it excludes London restaurants from its list. It shines the spotlight on the rest of the UK’s exciting dining scene and gives places like Birmingham plenty of room to shine – with four Birmingham restaurants featuring among an impressive cohort.
Which Birmingham restaurants made SquareMeal’s UK Top 100?
Opheem (9th)
SquareMeal says: “Aktar Islam puts his signature stamp on Indian fine dining at this Michelin-starred restaurant in Birmingham. His masterful dishes utilise ancient and modern techniques from all over the globe, and the result is not to be missed.”
48 Summer Row, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 1JJ
The Wilderness (52)
SquareMeal says: “Anything but ordinary, the Wilderness’ quirks are found in every twist and turn of the eccentric menu that isn’t afraid to make unusual pairings in pursuit of a menu you’ll remember long after your last bite.”
27 Warstone Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 6JQ
Harborne Kitchen (57)
SquareMeal says: “Making your presence known in a city as densely populated with incredible restaurants as Birmingham is quite some feat – but Harborne Kitchen has made a name for itself through its creative plates that continue to taste as good as they look.”
175-179 High Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 9QE
The Rabbit (78)
SquareMeal says: “The Rabbit blends Ash and Erin Valenzuela-Heeger’s South African roots with seasonal British produce. Known for its creative small plates and commitment to sustainable sourcing, this affordable gem has quickly gained recognition for its exceptional cuisine and intimate on-trend atmosphere.”
1464 Pershore Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 2NT
What other local restaurants feature?
Previous winner, Grace & Savour in Solihull takes a highly respectable fourth spot for the second year in a row. Based in Hampton Manor, the “idyllic countryside retreat” offers a fifteen-course tasting menu, “lifting up sustainable producers and craftspeople around them with an unwavering commitment to ethical, bio-diverse farming.”
But its Restaurant Sat Bains in Nottingham – only an hour from Birmingham – that topped SquareMeal’s UK Top 100 for 2025. “Sat Bains’ artistic approach yields brave, unique dishes that celebrate flavours and textures, offering an unparalleled experience that continues to set standards for seasonal British fine dining. Restaurant Sat Bains is now 25 years old, but as a confident and inquisitive risk taker invested in the joys of eating, it shows no signs of slowing down.”
To see the full list head here.