The fifth annual British Restaurant Awards (BRA) has set the table and unveiled its sizzling nominations, with a host of Birmingham restaurants and included.
From Best New Restaurant and Best Chef, to Best Luxury Restaurant and Restaurant of the Year, there are plenty of categories for the BRA awards this year.
The awards are set to take place onSeptember 5, 2023, promising an evening of culinary celebration that will leave a mark on the food industry.
There are ten nominees for the Best Restaurant in Birmingham category, with Brum establishments also nominated in numerous Best UK categories. They include Best New UK Restaurant, Best Luxury UK Restaurant, Best UK Bar, UK Restaurant of the Year and Best International Cuisine.
This year’s British Restaurant Awards is sponsored by Telephonos - a new social media network - and all voting is done by registering on the website. People have until September 1, 2023 to vote. You can sign up to vote, here.
We’ve rounded up the list of all the Birmingham esablishments nominated in this year’s awards.
Below, you can see who is nominated and what category the nomination falls in.

1. Opheem, Summer Row
Nominated for UK Restaurant of the Year, Best UK Restaurant in Birmingham and Best International Cuisine | BirminghamWorld

2. Orelle, Colmore Row
Nominated for Best New UK Restaurant and Best Restaurant in Birmingham | The Relationship Co

3. The Mayan Mexican restaurant, Mailbox
Nominated for Best Luxury UK Restaurant and Best Restaurant in Birmingham | The Mayan

4. Qavali, Brindleyplace
Nominated for Best Restaurant in Birmingham and Best International Cuisine | Delicious PR