Restaurants
Renowned for its organic seasonal cuisine, Opus Restaurant is
ideal for a sophisticated lunch or refined dinner. Boasting a
mouth-watering British menu, patrons at Opus Restaurant can expect
to see a changing daily menu dictated by the whims of the fresh
produce market. Serving contemporary dishes oozing with gourmet
excellence, the restaurant is renowned for its free-range meat,
homemade bread, freshly caught wild fish and impressive wine menu.
The décor at Opus exudes a contemporary elegance, the soft
grey and white fabrics adorning the tables, complimented by blush
walls and modern lighting. Open Monday to Friday for lunch and
dinner and dinner only on Saturday.
Address: 54 Cormwall Street
Telephone: (0)121 200 2323
Al Frash Baltic Restaurant |
$$$$$ | Indian |
Birmingham Balti specialist, Al Frash has earned its reputation
largely by word of mouth. A modern, slick and simply decorated
restaurant, the aromatic Kashmiri dishes take centre stage here.
Serving up the best Balti in town, Chef Azam has been carefully
preparing his renowned Balti dishes and curries for over six years.
Be prepared for huge Nan breads and delicately infused flavours,
not to mention attentive service. The restaurant is unlicensed so
guests are advised to bring their own alcoholic refreshments. Open
for dinner daily.
Address: 186 Ladypool Road, Sparkbrook
Telephone: (0)121 753 3120
Café Ikon |
$$$$$ | Spanish |
Housed in the trendy Ikon Gallery complex, overlooking the canal
areas, Café Ikon is the ideal venue for a relaxed lunch and
pre theatre snack. Specialising in tapas and Spanish cuisine
sourced directly from local suppliers, guests get to select from an
authentic and exhaustive tapas menu. A chic urban café
ambiance resonates and is complimented by an international wine
list and carefully presented food. Choose from the five different
types of Paella or get adventurous with the selection of meat,
seafood and vegetarian tapas dishes. Open daily for lunch and
dinner. Closes at 6pm on Sunday.
Address: 1 Oozells Square, Brindley Place
Telephone: (0)121 248 3226
Itihaas Indian Restaurant |
$$$$$ | Indian |
Awarded the Best Indian Restaurant in the UK at the 2007/8 Cobra
Good Curry Guide, Itihaas is where contemporary dining meets
traditional cuisine. Impeccable service, sophisticated décor
and gourmet Indian food combine to create a memorable dining
experience. Young entrepreneur Raj Rana says the restaurant is the
materialisation of his mantra, an old Indian custom, which
translates into 'the guest is God'. Recommended meals include the
lamb meatballs starter, delicately spiced with cardamom and cloves
and for mains the khari maha jhinga, king prawns, pan fried and
marinated in a thick masala gravy. Itihaas is open for lunch and
dinner Monday to Friday and dinner only on Saturday and Sunday.
Address: 18 Fleet Street
Telephone: (0)121 212 3383
This Michelin Star restaurant is renowned for both its fresh
ingredients and inventive menu. Set in a picturesque garden
setting, the restaurant overlooks rolling lawns and resonates a
warm café atmosphere, ideal for a summer lunch or
heart-warming evening meal in the death of winter. Offering both
set menus and ordering a la carte, guests will be impressed by the
seasonal variety. The summer menu boasts a tarte fine of Cornish
mackerel, fennel salad, parmesan cheese, marinated tomato, black
olives and basil. Any fish is a good idea for a mains, the
Carpaccio of organic salmon, with chilli ginger dressing, spring
onions and mustard cress taking the cake. Open daily for lunch and
dinner.
Address: 20 Highfield Road, Edgbaston
Telephone: (0)121 454 3434
