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Restaurants and Places to Eat in Birmingham
Birmingham is the second largest city in the UK. The population within the city was estimated in 2005 to exceed 1 million. In addition tourists and visitors flock to facilities and attractions including The Bullring shopping centre, The National Exhibition Centre, The National Arena, the Birmingham Thinktank museums and galleries and Cadbury’s World.
With hundreds of restaurants in Birmingham from which to choose and new restaurants opening daily, this city can provide culinary delights for the most discerning diners.
A relative newcomer is the Opus Restaurant on Cornwall Street. This restaurant has made a big impact on the city. In 2006 it scooped the Best Newcomer Award at The Taste of Birmingham Awards. In the same year one of its talented chefs was named as Young Chef of the Year 2006 at the British Culinary Federation Awards.
The restaurant focuses on Modern British Cuisine and places the emphasis on seasonal produce from the region.
One of the highlights of a visit to Opus is the Crustacea Bar serving an exciting and delicious range of shellfish.
If you have been shopping in The Mailbox and would like to rise above the hustle and bustle of the city, head for the Don Salvo restaurant at the end of the boulevard. Located high above The Mailbox, it offers fantastic views over the canal and is the only restaurant in Birmingham with its own Gondola.
The food is heavily influenced by Sicily and Rome and one of the pleasures of eating at Don Salvo is the opportunity to watch the brigade of chefs at work in the open plan kitchen.
The Jojolapa restaurant offers Nepalese food in its Newhall Street location. Try its award winning signature dish Lamb Rogan Josh. Described as an authentic dish made with very tender pieces of lamb and containing dozens of spices. It is garnished with fresh coriander, tomato pieces and cashew nuts.
A popular place to eat in Birmingham is the Caffe Uno restaurant which is based at 126 Comore Row.
It provides a relaxed and informal atmosphere with a range of Italian dishes including pasta, pizza and grills. Light crunchy salads are available.
Children and parties are welcome at Caffe Uno.
If you would enjoy pub food with a different then head to Walkabout in the Langley Building, Regency Wharf, 266A - 271 Broad St. In this Australian themed bar, you will find genuine Aussie food including crocodile and kangaroo fillets which you can wash down with Australian beer.
For sports fans, big screens and dozens of TVs give the chance to keep up with the latest action in your favourite sport.
To see further details on the bars and restaurants in Birmingham featured on Local Service Guide click on Places to Eat in Birmingham. If you have enjoyed a meal at a restaurant, pub or bar in Birmingham, please contact us with details and we will include them in our guide.
Away from the restaurants, Birmingham offers a whole range of attractions and interesting things to do for visitors. For further details, go to Birmingham’s official website.
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With hundreds of restaurants in Birmingham from which to choose and new restaurants opening daily, this city can provide culinary delights for the most discerning diners.
A relative newcomer is the Opus Restaurant on Cornwall Street. This restaurant has made a big impact on the city. In 2006 it scooped the Best Newcomer Award at The Taste of Birmingham Awards. In the same year one of its talented chefs was named as Young Chef of the Year 2006 at the British Culinary Federation Awards.The restaurant focuses on Modern British Cuisine and places the emphasis on seasonal produce from the region.
One of the highlights of a visit to Opus is the Crustacea Bar serving an exciting and delicious range of shellfish.
If you have been shopping in The Mailbox and would like to rise above the hustle and bustle of the city, head for the Don Salvo restaurant at the end of the boulevard. Located high above The Mailbox, it offers fantastic views over the canal and is the only restaurant in Birmingham with its own Gondola.The food is heavily influenced by Sicily and Rome and one of the pleasures of eating at Don Salvo is the opportunity to watch the brigade of chefs at work in the open plan kitchen.
The Jojolapa restaurant offers Nepalese food in its Newhall Street location. Try its award winning signature dish Lamb Rogan Josh. Described as an authentic dish made with very tender pieces of lamb and containing dozens of spices. It is garnished with fresh coriander, tomato pieces and cashew nuts.A popular place to eat in Birmingham is the Caffe Uno restaurant which is based at 126 Comore Row. It provides a relaxed and informal atmosphere with a range of Italian dishes including pasta, pizza and grills. Light crunchy salads are available.
Children and parties are welcome at Caffe Uno.
If you would enjoy pub food with a different then head to Walkabout in the Langley Building, Regency Wharf, 266A - 271 Broad St. In this Australian themed bar, you will find genuine Aussie food including crocodile and kangaroo fillets which you can wash down with Australian beer.For sports fans, big screens and dozens of TVs give the chance to keep up with the latest action in your favourite sport.
To see further details on the bars and restaurants in Birmingham featured on Local Service Guide click on Places to Eat in Birmingham. If you have enjoyed a meal at a restaurant, pub or bar in Birmingham, please contact us with details and we will include them in our guide.
Away from the restaurants, Birmingham offers a whole range of attractions and interesting things to do for visitors. For further details, go to Birmingham’s official website.