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Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food, Birmingham, West Midlands

Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food

4.8
4.8
1106 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Experience award-winning fine dining in a modern, contemporary setting while supporting our highly talented students on their journey to professional excellence. Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food offers top quality food and service delivered by students training on our chef, food service courses under the guidance of industry expert tutors at University College Birmingham.

Restaurant provides exceptional value for money for high levels of cooking, service, creative flair and quality seasonal produce. Our Dinner Menu might include delicious fish and shellfish, premium beef, lamb, poultry or game, and imaginative vegetarian dishes. This runs alongside a lunchtime menu providing excellent value for money. The restaurant also draws on a dedicated pastry section where our skilled student chefs produce an array of elegant desserts.

Please be aware that we are cashless for all payments.

By giving feedback, you can also help our students build their skills, knowledge and confidence.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–1:15 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 6:00 pm–7:15 pm
  • Phone number
    0121 604 1010
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We can accommodate for dietary requirements, please advise in advance in the notes section of your reservation. We provide AA rosette award winning fine dining at a fraction of the high street costs.
  • Private party facilities
    Require other facilities? You can also book meeting rooms, lecture rooms and other specialist environments. Availability varies throughout the academic year, but if we can help you, we will. The restaurant is available for exclusive use for private events for lunches and or dinners. with the capacity to accommodate 120 guests, it is the perfect space. We offer menus to suit you and your guests, this can be for birthdays, Holy Communions, special anniversaries, we are here to help. For a private event only please call 0121 604 1000 and ask the Reception team to transfer you to Anna Hughes, Head of Commercial Sales.
  • Area
    Birmingham
  • Cross Street
    Located on the corner of Summer Row and Lionel Street
  • Parking details
    NCP Car Park, Newhall Street
  • Public transit
    There are plenty of roadside parking spaces in the Summer Row area, as well as NCP car parks. There are also several bus stops and the restaurant is just a 15-20 minute walk from Moor Street and New Street train stations.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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What 1,106 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Best Overall

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Best Food

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Best Ambience

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Best Value

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Innovative

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Great for fine wines

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    British

  • Birmingham

    Best Overall

  • Birmingham

    Best Food

  • Birmingham

    Best Service

  • Birmingham

    Best Ambience

  • Birmingham

    Best Value

  • Birmingham

    Innovative

  • Birmingham

    Great for fine wines

  • Birmingham

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Birmingham College of Food's restaurant offers an outstanding dining experience with "exceptional food" and "enthusiastic service" from students. Guests praise the "great value for money" and appreciate the "delicious, well-presented meals." The friendly, professional atmosphere complements the "amazing culinary standards," making it a hidden gem in the city.

1,106 Reviews
  1. Nicole

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely setting Lovely food Lovely service, well done guys. We were served the Xmas menu and enjoyed what we had but were disappointed that the complimentary mince pies and brandy butter did not materialise ☹️ Merry Christmas x

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  2. Carolyn

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Christmas menu was being served so my husband had turkey for his main which he really enjoyed. I had lamb which was delicious and came with a very good sauce. Starters and desserts also great. Tasty and very well presented. We will definitely visit again.

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  3. Judie

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had lunch and it was the first week of the Christmas menu - 3 courses for £35, includes a welcome drink, cracker on table, bread, coffee and mini mince pie. We asked how much 2 courses would be and we were advised £25. However, when bill came, it was £30 - when we questioned it, we were told that we had been told incorrectly. Vegetarian main course was rather small , but the lamb was delicious.

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  4. Chris

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a fantastic place to dine supporting students studying Culinary Arts at UCB. We had the 3 course festive menu. All dishes beautifully presented, with great depth of flavour, and excellent value for money. Highly recommended.

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  5. CELIA

    Birmingham

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Normally very impressed with food and service but something was definitely lacking when we dined today. Thin roast parsnips were like crisps, one small carrot each , sprouts in short supply. No one asked if we had enjoyed our meal….and table clearing was very rapid….serviettes disappearing half way through meal. Hopefully this was a ‘one off’.

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  6. Pauline

    Birmingham

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent festive menu. Good choice. Delicious food. Staff were very attentive. Highly recommended.

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  7. Lisa

    Birmingham

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attentive service, excellent food, beautiful presentation. We thoroughly enjoyed it and will be back.

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  8. Deb

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious well presented food, with extra offerings from the college students which were also full of flavour and delightful. The service was friendly and well organised, we had a very pleasant evening. The restaurant was warm and relaxing and spotlessly clean, well done all!

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  9. Malcolm

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been eating at the restaurant for over 40 years. In that time I do not think that I have had a better meal.

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  10. Pat

    Birmingham

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent evening with lovely food , will definitely be back soon

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food

University College Birmingham, Summer Row, Birmingham, West Midlands B3 1JB

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located on the corner of Summer Row and Lionel Street
  • Area
    Birmingham
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–1:15 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 6:00 pm–7:15 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    NCP Car Park, Newhall Street
  • Public transit
    There are plenty of roadside parking spaces in the Summer Row area, as well as NCP car parks. There are also several bus stops and the restaurant is just a 15-20 minute walk from Moor Street and New Street train stations.
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
    0121 604 1010
  • Catering
    We can accommodate for dietary requirements, please advise in advance in the notes section of your reservation. We provide AA rosette award winning fine dining at a fraction of the high street costs.
  • Private party facilities
    Require other facilities? You can also book meeting rooms, lecture rooms and other specialist environments. Availability varies throughout the academic year, but if we can help you, we will. The restaurant is available for exclusive use for private events for lunches and or dinners. with the capacity to accommodate 120 guests, it is the perfect space. We offer menus to suit you and your guests, this can be for birthdays, Holy Communions, special anniversaries, we are here to help. For a private event only please call 0121 604 1000 and ask the Reception team to transfer you to Anna Hughes, Head of Commercial Sales.
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