‘Our restaurant has been crowned the best in Birmingham & we’ve only been open for one year’

The Birmingham Awards 2023 has announced the winner of Restaurant of the Year.

The prize was awarded to the prestigious venue at a ceremony held at the Holte Suite at Villa Park at the weekend (Saturday, November 4). And the winning eatery is Orelle - the sky bar and restaurant on the 24th floor of 103 Colmore Row in Birmingham city centre.

Orelle, which serves modern French cuisine using the finest local produce, is listed in the reputable Harden’s Guide. Guests enjoy incredible panoramic views of the city and beyond when they visit.

General Manager at Orelle, Leandro Conti, said, “To be crowned ‘Restaurant of the Year’ means so much. This, just following our first birthday celebrations, is a real boost for our team that work so hard to ensure every visit is exceptional and memorable for our guests. Thank you to everyone who voted for us.”

Having opened in October 2022, Orelle is the first Birmingham location for D&D London, which has 40 venues across the UK and in New York and Paris. Orelle takes inspiration from the French words for ‘gold’ (or) and ‘her’ (elle) - with amazing food accompanied by a carefully crafted cocktail list created by Tiago Bastos, one of Birmingham’s leading mixologists.

The venue comprises an 88-cover restaurant, 12-person private dining room and 23-seater bar. Orelle Cafe and Terrace is located on the ground floor and is open for lunch and afternoon tea, evolving into a cocktail bar in the evening.