National Restaurant Awards 2025: These Birmingham restaurants have been named among the UK’s top 50

Highlighted among the numerous accolades was the latest compilation of the UK's top 100 dining establishments, ranging from restaurants and bistros to cafes and casual spots.

While London venues typically dominate this list, West Midlands restaurants also demonstrated their culinary prowess.

Birmingham's food scene made a remarkable impression on the national level, with Grace & Savour (Solihull) and Opheem (Birmingham city centre) being honored in the top 50 of the National Restaurant Awards for the second year in a row.

Birmingham's first and only two star Michelin venue Opheem was named the 48th best venue in the UK, with Hampton-in-Arden’s Grace & Savour ranked 44th.

Opheem redefines progressive Indian cuisine by combining thorough research with avant-garde European methods.

Established in Summer Row in 2018, Opheem is renowned for its elaborate tasting menu while also offering an affordable set lunch menu. The dishes are creations of Birmingham's own Aktar Islam, who applies modern European techniques not commonly found in Indian cooking.

Grace & Savour is situated within the expansive 45-acre grounds of Hampton Manor. This restaurant provides a distinctive dining experience where the focus on sustainability harmonizes with seasonal offerings. The culinary journey begins with a garden tour led by husband-and-wife team David Taylor, the head chef, and Anette.

These venues were the only Birmingham and West Midlands entries in the top 100 list.

See the list in full, here.