There are a number of excellent Michelin star restaurants dotted around the region, including in Birmingham.
Opheem is Birmingham’s first and only two star Michelin venue, having earned the prestigious accolade last year.
Speaking about the Indian restaurant, a statement from the Michelin Guide, read: "Locally born and bred chef-owner Aktar Islam has fashioned a wonderful dining experience at this ever-developing restaurant. A spacious bar and sitting room are cleverly used as a space in which to enjoy snacks and a drink before heading to the dining room and its open kitchen.
"The series of flavoursome, excellently spiced and carefully balanced dishes are creative, modern takes on Indian recipes. Well-chosen wines from the excellent sommelier are on-hand to accompany."
We’ve now taken a look at all the restaurants in the region with a Michelin star. See the list below.
1. Opheem, Summer Row, city centre: two stars
Opheem made history as it became Birmingham's first restaurant to win tow Michelin stars. The Michelin Guide 2024 says: "A spacious bar and sitting room are cleverly used as a space in which to enjoy snacks and a drink before heading to the dining room and its open kitchen. The series of flavoursome, excellently spiced and carefully balanced dishes are creative, modern takes on Indian recipes. Well-chosen wines from the excellent sommelier are on-hand to accompany." | JPI
2. Wine cellar at Adam’s restaurant in Birmingham
Adam Stokes’ elegant restaurant feels like it’s been part of the Birmingham dining scene forever. It’s a luxurious place with an art-deco-cum-retro style that includes a smart cocktail bar and a plush dining room. | Adam’s, Waterloo Street, city centre: one star
3. Simpsons, Highfield Road, Edgbaston: one star
Simpsons Restaurant in Edgbaston has held a Michelin star since 1999 and it maintained its status at the 2024 ceremony. The Michelin Guide says: "Housed in a suburban Georgian mansion, Simpsons is a long-standing jewel of the local culinary scene. The knowledge and experience of Head Chef Luke Tipping shows through in the assured, confident nature of the cooking – and he has the skill to know when to hold back." | Local TV
4. Grace & Savour, Hampton-in-Arden
Grace and Savour is led by head chef David Taylor and his wife, Anette, who manages the service, located at Hampton Manor in Hampton-in-Arden | Google