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Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food, Birmingham, West Midlands

Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food

4.8
4.8
1172 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
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.

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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
  • Website
    http://www.restaurant.ucb.ac.uk/
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted, 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.
  • Location
    University College Birmingham, Summer Row, Birmingham, West Midlands B3 1JB
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Menu

White

  • Petit Chenin, Ken Forrester, South Africa

    A youthful fresh wine with quince and peardrop flavours

    • 125ml£4.30
    • 175ml£6.00
    • Bottle£19.95

  • Halfpenny Green Black, England

    Medium-bodied, Aromatic, Elegant

    • 125ml£4.30
    • 175ml£6.00
    • Bottle£19.95

  • Old Vine Savatiano, Greece

    Dry, Quince, Grapefruit

    • 125ml£5.00
    • 175ml£7.00
    • Bottle£21.95

  • Kardos Dry Furmint, Hungary

    Dry, Pear, Gooseberry

    • Bottle£23.95

  • Villa Wolf Riesling, Germany

    Medium-bodied, Peach, Apricot

    • Bottle£23.95

  • Icare Chardonnay, France

    Medium Dry, Butter, Oak

    • Bottle£26.50

Red

  • Petit Pinotage, Ken Forrester, South Africa

    Juicy, rich, full of red fruit concentration

    • 125ml£4.30
    • 175ml£6.00
    • Bottle£19.95

  • Halfpenny Green Red, England, NV

    Medium-bodied, Black Fruit, Cherry

    • 125ml£4.30
    • 175ml£6.00
    • Bottle£19.95

  • Aglianico La Guardiense, Italy

    Red Fruit, Vanilla, Oak

    • 125ml£5.00
    • 175ml£7.00
    • Bottle£21.95

  • Corbières Veganaa, France

    Blackcurrant, Cherry, Liquorice

    • Bottle£26.50

  • Goru Monastrell, Spain

    Blueberry, Coffee, Vanilla

    • Bottle£28.50

  • Kovács Nimród, Hungary

    Red Fruit, Pepper, Tobacco

    • Bottle£29.50

Rosé

  • Petit Rosé, Ken Forrester, South Africa

    Rose petal and cherry flavours with ripe raspberries

    • 125ml£4.30
    • 175ml£6.00
    • Bottle£19.95

  • Halfpenny Green Rosé, England, NV

    Medium-dry, Summer Fruits

    • 125ml£4.30
    • 175ml£6.00
    • Bottle£19.95

Orange

  • Kakhuri No 8, Georgia

    Rich, Dried Fruit, Almonds

    • Bottle£25.50

Sparkling

  • Lunetta Prosecco, White or Rosé

    • 200ml£7.10

  • Castell D'olerdola Brut Cava, Spain, NV

    • Bottle£28.50

  • Halfpenny Green Sparkling Red, England

    • Bottle£35.00

  • Joseph Perrier Cuvée, France, NV

    • Bottle£40.00

Dessert

  • Banyuls Rimage, France

    • 75ml£6.00

  • Heggies Riesling, Australia

    • 75ml£6.00

  • Grahams Late Bottled Vintage 2015 Ruby Port

    • 75ml£5.50

Non-Alcoholic

  • Bon Voyage Sauvignon Blanc, France

    Fresh citrus, pink grapefruit

    • Bottle£9.95

  • Bon Voyage Merlot, France

    Red fruits, blackcurrant

    • Bottle£9.95

  • Nozecco, Sparkling Chardonnay, France

    White floral notes, pear, apple

    • Bottle£12.95

Spirits

  • Vodka Absolut

    • 25ml£1.90

  • Absolut Vanilla

    • 25ml£2.00

  • Ciroc

    • 25ml£2.70

Gin

  • Larios

    • 25ml£1.90

  • Gordon's Pink

    • 25ml£2.70

  • Hendrick's

    • 25ml£2.70

Whisky

  • Jameson's

    • 25ml£1.95

  • Johnny Walker Black

    • 25ml£2.50

  • Laphroaig 10 Yr

    • 25ml£3.50

  • Jim Beam

    • 25ml£1.95

  • Makers Mark

    • 25ml£2.50

  • Jack Daniels

    • 25ml£2.50

Rum

  • Havana 3 Yr

    • 25ml£1.90

  • Old J Dark Spiced

    • 25ml£2.20

Brandy

  • Courvoisier Cognac

    • 25ml£2.20

  • Martell VS

    • 25ml£3.20

  • Remy Martin VSOP

    • 25ml£3.50

Tequila

  • Olmeca Silver

    • 25ml£1.90

Liqueurs

  • Cointreau

    • 25ml£2.20

  • Grand Marnier

    • 25ml£2.20

  • Chambord

    • 25ml£2.25

  • Tia Maria

    • 25ml£1.60

  • Malibu

    • 25ml£1.60

  • Disaronno

    • 25ml£1.90

  • Southern Comfort

    • 25ml£1.90

  • Kahlua

    • 25ml£1.90

  • Aperol

    • 25ml£1.10

  • Baileys

    • 50ml£1.35

  • Campari

    • 50ml£1.10

  • Seedlip Non-Alcoholic

    • 25ml£1.80

Beers & Ciders

  • Brewdog Lost Lager£4.00

    • Brewdog IPA£4.00

      • Guinness£4.00

        • Brewdog Alcohol Free£2.50

          • Savanna Dry Cider£4.00

            • Old Mout Strawberry & Pomegranate£4.00

              Cocktails

              • Old Fashioned£5.50

                • Negroni£5.50

                  • Cosmopolitan£5.50

                    • Mojito£5.50

                      • Virgin Mojito£5.50

                        • Espresso Martini£5.50

                          Soft Drinks

                          • Coca Cola£1.60

                            • Diet Coca Cola£1.60

                              • Fresh Juices£1.70

                                • Ginger Beer£1.60

                                  • Marlish Tonic Water£1.60

                                    • Marlish Lemonade£1.60

                                      • Marlish Ginger Ale£1.60

                                        • Marlish Soda£1.60

                                          • Marlish Elderflower Tonic£1.60

                                            • Cordial£0.50

                                              Hot Beverages

                                              • Cappuccino£2.50

                                                • Latte£2.50

                                                  • Espresso£1.75

                                                    • Speciality Teas£2.50

                                                      • Floater Coffee£2.95

                                                        Last updated: March 25, 2023

                                                        What 1,172 people are saying

                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

                                                        Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                        4.8
                                                        4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                        • 4.8Food
                                                        • 4.7Service
                                                        • 4.6Ambience
                                                        • 4.9Value

                                                        Noise • Energetic

                                                        Loved For

                                                        • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

                                                          Best Value

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                                                          Innovative

                                                        • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

                                                          British

                                                        • Birmingham

                                                          Best Overall

                                                        • Birmingham

                                                          Best Food

                                                        • Birmingham

                                                          Best Ambience

                                                        • Birmingham

                                                          Best Value

                                                        • Birmingham

                                                          Innovative

                                                        • Birmingham

                                                          Good for groups

                                                        • Birmingham

                                                          Great for fine wines

                                                        Review summary

                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                        The Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food offers "exceptional food" and "amazing value for money." Diners praise the "friendly and professional" students, who deliver a "wonderful dining experience." Guests appreciate the "delicious and well-presented" meals in a "pleasant setting," making it a "hidden gem" worth revisiting.

                                                        1,172 Reviews

                                                        1. Jennifer

                                                          London2 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          Dined 4 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          This was a return visit for us and it did not disappoint. We went on a Friday because there are more choices on the menu. The food was amazing, particularly the sole starter. The quality of the food in terms of both ingredients and cooking is impressive. As usual, the students did a great job and were attentive and friendly. Not to be missed!

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                                                        2. John

                                                          Birmingham4 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          Dined 5 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          First visit of’25 but every bit as good as before. The food was excellent and fabulously presented. We were accompanied by 2 newbies who commented “it was worth double!” The staff were watchful but unobtrusive and the students were very friendly and attentive. No missteps all night We’re coming back

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                                                        3. Leslie

                                                          Birmingham1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          Dined 6 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                          The value, quality, and flavour of the food was a amazing. Service was excellent. It even looked like a fine dining restaurant,even though it was inside a university. We will be coming back.

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                                                        4. LINDA

                                                          Birmingham3 reviews

                                                          4.0

                                                          Dined 6 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                          2. Food 4
                                                          3. Service 3
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Once again there was some excellent food at UCB. We particularly enjoyed the lemon sole and the pork belly. A Sauvignon Blanc from Halfpenny Green was a real success and new to many of us. Service was variable but the students were only in their second week of actually waiting at table.

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                                                        5. OpenTable Diner

                                                          Birmingham2 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          Dined 7 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          The food and service was excellent.Dining at The Birmingham college of food is always an enjoyable experience.

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                                                        6. Denise

                                                          Birmingham1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          Dined 7 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          First visit of the year to the restaurant. Everything was fabulous as usual. Menu had a great selection, Apple trifle was wonderful and Evan our waitress was lovely. She was able to explain when asked questions about the food with confidence. Wishing her good luck for the future.

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                                                        7. Kate

                                                          Cheshire1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          Dined on March 3, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Had such a lovely time. Everything was excellent. Had the three course Monday-Wednesday menu and it was delicious and the service was very good too.

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                                                        8. Kizzy

                                                          Birmingham3 reviews

                                                          4.0

                                                          Dined on March 3, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                          2. Food 3
                                                          3. Service 2
                                                          4. Ambience 3
                                                          The food was lovely we enjoyed the pre starter and complimentary pre dessert to I thought that was a lovely idea.Our trainee waiter was very quiet and unfortunately his personal hygiene was not the best when he bent over me it wasn’t pleasant to smell that.Overall thought it was a lovely experience thankyou for making our night special.we will be returning one day.

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                                                        9. Vikki

                                                          Birmingham2 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          Dined on February 28, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Excellent food as always, students were fantastic. Well worth another visit.

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                                                        10. Sue

                                                          Warwickshire6 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          Dined on February 28, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Excellent meal at the College of Food. Amazing bread & arancini to begin. Lemon sole starter was delicious, pork belly was so tender. Orange & dark chocolate baked alaska was lovely to finish off the meal. Great service from the students.

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                                                        2 people
                                                        7:00 p.m.
                                                        Booked 6 times today
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                                                        University College Birmingham, Summer Row, Birmingham, West Midlands B3 1JB

                                                        Additional information

                                                        • Cross Street
                                                          Located on the corner of Summer Row and Lionel Street
                                                        • Neighbourhood
                                                          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
                                                          Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
                                                        • Additional
                                                          Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                        • Website
                                                          http://www.restaurant.ucb.ac.uk/
                                                        • 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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