Best Le Petit Bois Birmingham in Birmingham, UK — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

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Rank 1.
Le Petit Bois
hamburger · burgers · 69200 Vénissieux
casual burger-and-pizza spot that locals actually eat at, even if tourists aren't as convinced.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
1524 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 02:00G4.4T3.8YMSStill tasting
Google4.4(172)Tripadvisor3.8(820)2/ 3 sources
- Tripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
Warningtripadvisor loves it more than real people do—manage expectations.
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Rank 2.
Eleven
french · Royal Leamington Spa
french cooking done right without pretension or inflated prices. consistently strong across the board.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
54 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(259)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Oscars French Steakhouse and Bistro
french · bistro · Royal Leamington Spa
proper french bistro energy with steakhouse chops. solid execution, fair value.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
53 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(374)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 4.
Levelle's lovely speciale's
french · Harborne
nearly perfect ratings suggest they're doing something right with french cooking.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
13 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.9TYMSStill tasting
Google4.9(8)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- Looks promising, but the sample size is tiny. Harry is watching.
Warningnot many reviews yet, so take the hype with a grain of salt.
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Rank 5.
Bistro 1709
deli · french · Lichfield WS13 6DP
deli-bistro hybrid that works—french with a casual edge and actual character.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
36 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.5TYMSStill tasting
Google4.5(492)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
7 Square Restaurant
french · Warwick CV34 4RA
french done competently at a price that doesn't insult your wallet.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
50 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 10:00 — 00:00G4.5TYMSStill tasting
Google4.5(171)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Le Reference
french · Birmingham B18 5AN
solid french reference point with strong ratings despite limited buzz.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.7TYMS
Google4.7(12)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- Looks promising, but the sample size is tiny. Harry is watching.
Warningsmall sample size—could be good or just lucky.
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Rank 8.
Pear Tree Creperie
french · Swinfen
crepes done properly. french comfort food that doesn't need to shout.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
30 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 10:00 — 16:30G4.4TYMSStill tasting
Google4.4(463)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
Bistrot Pierre - Derby
french · bistro · Derby DE1 1BX
french bistro with breakfast chops—morning or evening, they've got it covered.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
91 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 09:00 — 22:00G4.4TYMSStill tasting
Google4.4(2.0k)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 10.
Bistro du Vin Birmingham
bistro · french · Birmingham B3 2NR
wine bar with bistro backbone. decent french cooking in a relaxed setting.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 08:00 — 21:00G4.3TYMS
Google4.3(29)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

Bistrot Pierre - Stratford-upon-Avon$$
6 points shy of the top ten — no critic list has vouched for it yet
60
Regina’s Bar and Restaurant$$
outscores the cut — edged out on fit for this search
84
Côte Solihull$$
outscores the cut — edged out on fit for this search
81
Côte Worcester$$
outscores the cut — edged out on fit for this search
73

Best Le Petit Bois Birmingham in Birmingham, UK — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

by overall quality

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

Post on X

Sort

Rank 1.
Le Petit Bois
hamburger · burgers · 69200 Vénissieux
casual burger-and-pizza spot that locals actually eat at, even if tourists aren't as convinced.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
1524 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 02:00G4.4T3.8YMSStill tasting
Google4.4(172)Tripadvisor3.8(820)2/ 3 sources
- Tripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
Warningtripadvisor loves it more than real people do—manage expectations.
Call Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Card
Rank 2.
Eleven
french · Royal Leamington Spa
french cooking done right without pretension or inflated prices. consistently strong across the board.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
54 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(259)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Oscars French Steakhouse and Bistro
french · bistro · Royal Leamington Spa
proper french bistro energy with steakhouse chops. solid execution, fair value.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
53 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(374)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 4.
Levelle's lovely speciale's
french · Harborne
nearly perfect ratings suggest they're doing something right with french cooking.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
13 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.9TYMSStill tasting
Google4.9(8)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- Looks promising, but the sample size is tiny. Harry is watching.
Warningnot many reviews yet, so take the hype with a grain of salt.
Google Tripadvisor Directions Card
Rank 5.
Bistro 1709
deli · french · Lichfield WS13 6DP
deli-bistro hybrid that works—french with a casual edge and actual character.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
36 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.5TYMSStill tasting
Google4.5(492)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
7 Square Restaurant
french · Warwick CV34 4RA
french done competently at a price that doesn't insult your wallet.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
50 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 10:00 — 00:00G4.5TYMSStill tasting
Google4.5(171)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Le Reference
french · Birmingham B18 5AN
solid french reference point with strong ratings despite limited buzz.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.7TYMS
Google4.7(12)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- Looks promising, but the sample size is tiny. Harry is watching.
Warningsmall sample size—could be good or just lucky.
Call Google Tripadvisor Directions Card
Rank 8.
Pear Tree Creperie
french · Swinfen
crepes done properly. french comfort food that doesn't need to shout.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
30 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 10:00 — 16:30G4.4TYMSStill tasting
Google4.4(463)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
Bistrot Pierre - Derby
french · bistro · Derby DE1 1BX
french bistro with breakfast chops—morning or evening, they've got it covered.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
91 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 09:00 — 22:00G4.4TYMSStill tasting
Google4.4(2.0k)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 10.
Bistro du Vin Birmingham
bistro · french · Birmingham B3 2NR
wine bar with bistro backbone. decent french cooking in a relaxed setting.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 08:00 — 21:00G4.3TYMS
Google4.3(29)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

Bistrot Pierre - Stratford-upon-Avon$$
6 points shy of the top ten — no critic list has vouched for it yet
60
Regina’s Bar and Restaurant$$
outscores the cut — edged out on fit for this search
84
Côte Solihull$$
outscores the cut — edged out on fit for this search
81
Côte Worcester$$
outscores the cut — edged out on fit for this search
73

Best Le Petit Bois Birmingham in Birmingham, UK — Harry's ten

Le Petit Bois

Eleven

Oscars French Steakhouse and Bistro

Levelle's lovely speciale's

Bistro 1709

7 Square Restaurant

Le Reference

Pear Tree Creperie

Bistrot Pierre - Derby

Bistro du Vin Birmingham

Also considered

Best Le Petit Bois Birmingham in Birmingham, UK — Harry's ten

Le Petit Bois

Eleven

Oscars French Steakhouse and Bistro

Levelle's lovely speciale's

Bistro 1709

7 Square Restaurant

Le Reference

Pear Tree Creperie

Bistrot Pierre - Derby

Bistro du Vin Birmingham

Also considered