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Best Modern European 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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by overall quality

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Rank 1.
Tropea
modern-european · Harborne
Bib Gourmand
4.8 across 478 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; named by Condé Nast Traveller and Michelin Guide.
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.
14 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 23:00G4.8T5.0YMS
Google4.8(478)Tripadvisor5.0(199)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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★★ MichelinTwo Michelin stars
Rank 2.
Opheem
modern-european · indian · Birmingham B3 1JJ
★★ Michelin
4.8 across 974 Tripadvisor reviews, and Google lands in the same place; named by National Restaurant Awards and Condé Nast Traveller.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$$$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.7T4.8YMS
Google4.7(918)Tripadvisor4.8(974)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Tripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
WarningTripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
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Rank 3.
The Early Bird Bakery
modern-european · coffee-shop · King's Heath
4.7 across 938 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; a rave from Condé Nast Traveller.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
12 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 07:30 — 16:00G4.7T4.5YMS
Google4.7(938)Tripadvisor4.5(104)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 4.
Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food
bar · educational-institution · Summer Row
4.9 across 375 Tripadvisor reviews, and Google lands in the same place; lunchtime modern European dishes and international fine-dining menu in contemporary….
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.
7 min · $ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 13:00G4.8T4.9YMSOT4.6
Google4.8(138)Tripadvisor4.9(375)OpenTable4.6(1.5k)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
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Rank 5.
Sushi Land
modern-european · japanese · Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6NF
4.6 across 154 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; praised by Condé Nast Traveller.
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.
59 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 21:00G4.6T4.9YMSOT4.0FB5.0
Google4.6(154)Tripadvisor4.9(47)OpenTable4.0(9)Facebook5.0(11)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 6.
The Wilderness
fine-dining · Birmingham B18 6JQ
★ Michelin
4.8 across 1.1k Tripadvisor reviews, and Google lands in the same place; one Michelin star.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.8T4.8YMSFB5.0
Google4.8(510)Tripadvisor4.8(1.1k)Facebook5.0(214)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Tripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
WarningTripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
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Rank 7.
Mulberry Restaurant
british · european · Load St
4.6 across 419 Tripadvisor reviews, and Google lands in the same place; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.4.
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.
58 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 18:30 — 23:00G4.8T4.6YMSOT4.4FB4.8
Google4.8(229)Tripadvisor4.6(419)OpenTable4.4(379)Facebook4.8(884)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 8.
Maneki Ramen Birmingham
ramen · noodle-shop · Birmingham B3 1DW
4.7 across 1.5k Google reviews; praised by Condé Nast Traveller.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 21:00G4.7TYMSFB4.9
Google4.7(1.5k)Facebook4.9(40)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningOne source so far (Google) — the score firms up as the others report in.
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Rank 9.
Del Villaggio - Broad St
italian · european · Birmingham B15 1DT
4.8 across 2.7k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; extensive menu of Italian-inspired dishes & wine in a modern setting with….
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.
8 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.8T4.8YMSOT4.3FB4.6
Google4.8(2.7k)Tripadvisor4.8(2.4k)OpenTable4.3(33)Facebook4.6(210)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Tripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
WarningTripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
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Rank 10.
Chef Babak
european · italian · Stafford ST16 2PR
4.3 across 718 Tripadvisor reviews; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.8.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
67 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.8T4.3YMSOT4.8FB4.6
Google4.8(127)Tripadvisor4.3(718)OpenTable4.8(69)Facebook4.6(215)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Tripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
WarningTripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Modern European 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.
Tropea
modern-european · Harborne
Bib Gourmand
4.8 across 478 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; named by Condé Nast Traveller and Michelin Guide.
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.
14 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 23:00G4.8T5.0YMS
Google4.8(478)Tripadvisor5.0(199)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
Call Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 10M Facebook Card
★★ MichelinTwo Michelin stars
Rank 2.
Opheem
modern-european · indian · Birmingham B3 1JJ
★★ Michelin
4.8 across 974 Tripadvisor reviews, and Google lands in the same place; named by National Restaurant Awards and Condé Nast Traveller.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$$$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.7T4.8YMS
Google4.7(918)Tripadvisor4.8(974)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Tripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
WarningTripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
Call Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 35K Facebook Twitter Card
Rank 3.
The Early Bird Bakery
modern-european · coffee-shop · King's Heath
4.7 across 938 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; a rave from Condé Nast Traveller.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
12 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 07:30 — 16:00G4.7T4.5YMS
Google4.7(938)Tripadvisor4.5(104)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Facebook Card
Rank 4.
Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food
bar · educational-institution · Summer Row
4.9 across 375 Tripadvisor reviews, and Google lands in the same place; lunchtime modern European dishes and international fine-dining menu in contemporary….
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.
7 min · $ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 13:00G4.8T4.9YMSOT4.6
Google4.8(138)Tripadvisor4.9(375)OpenTable4.6(1.5k)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
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Rank 5.
Sushi Land
modern-european · japanese · Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6NF
4.6 across 154 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; praised by Condé Nast Traveller.
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.
59 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 21:00G4.6T4.9YMSOT4.0FB5.0
Google4.6(154)Tripadvisor4.9(47)OpenTable4.0(9)Facebook5.0(11)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 6.
The Wilderness
fine-dining · Birmingham B18 6JQ
★ Michelin
4.8 across 1.1k Tripadvisor reviews, and Google lands in the same place; one Michelin star.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.8T4.8YMSFB5.0
Google4.8(510)Tripadvisor4.8(1.1k)Facebook5.0(214)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Tripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
WarningTripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
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Rank 7.
Mulberry Restaurant
british · european · Load St
4.6 across 419 Tripadvisor reviews, and Google lands in the same place; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.4.
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.
58 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 18:30 — 23:00G4.8T4.6YMSOT4.4FB4.8
Google4.8(229)Tripadvisor4.6(419)OpenTable4.4(379)Facebook4.8(884)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 8.
Maneki Ramen Birmingham
ramen · noodle-shop · Birmingham B3 1DW
4.7 across 1.5k Google reviews; praised by Condé Nast Traveller.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 21:00G4.7TYMSFB4.9
Google4.7(1.5k)Facebook4.9(40)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningOne source so far (Google) — the score firms up as the others report in.
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Rank 9.
Del Villaggio - Broad St
italian · european · Birmingham B15 1DT
4.8 across 2.7k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; extensive menu of Italian-inspired dishes & wine in a modern setting with….
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.
8 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.8T4.8YMSOT4.3FB4.6
Google4.8(2.7k)Tripadvisor4.8(2.4k)OpenTable4.3(33)Facebook4.6(210)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Tripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
WarningTripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
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Rank 10.
Chef Babak
european · italian · Stafford ST16 2PR
4.3 across 718 Tripadvisor reviews; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.8.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
67 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.8T4.3YMSOT4.8FB4.6
Google4.8(127)Tripadvisor4.3(718)OpenTable4.8(69)Facebook4.6(215)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Tripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
WarningTripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Modern European in Birmingham, UK — Harry's ten

TropeaH★

OpheemH★

The Early Bird BakeryH★

Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food

Sushi Land

The WildernessH★

Mulberry Restaurant

Maneki Ramen Birmingham

Del Villaggio - Broad St

Chef Babak

Also considered

Best Modern European in Birmingham, UK — Harry's ten

TropeaH★

OpheemH★

The Early Bird BakeryH★

Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food

Sushi Land

The WildernessH★

Mulberry Restaurant

Maneki Ramen Birmingham

Del Villaggio - Broad St

Chef Babak

Also considered

Tropea

Opheem

The Early Bird Bakery

The Wilderness

Tropea

Opheem

The Early Bird Bakery

The Wilderness