Opheem is a restaurant in Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham. Rated 4.7 stars from 939 Google reviews. Known for 10-course tasting menu architecture and wine pairing precision. Best for special occasions and wine pairing discovery. Price range: £100+.
Opheem is rated 4.7★ on Google (939 reviews) and 4.8★ on TripAdvisor (969 reviews) — a consistent rating across both platforms.
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Opheem
Across 889 rated reviews, 93% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.7★ |
| Reviews | 939 |
| 1-star share | 3.5% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Food, staff, service, drinks, ambience and layout just superb.”
“We ordered crab for starters, lamb and pigeon for mains, garlic naan and aloo.”
“I had the tasting and wine menu, which was high quality from start to finish.”
Consistently rated across Google and TripAdvisor
1,908 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
The most consistent fine-dining experience in Birmingham, built on layered flavour, attentive service, and wine pairings that genuinely enhance.
You want the most layered modern Indian tasting menu in Birmingham, paired with a sommelier who knows how to match wine to spice.
About Opheem
Modern Indian fine dining done at this level is rare anywhere in Britain, and Opheem in the Jewellery Quarter is the benchmark for Birmingham. The 10-course tasting menu begins with snacks in the lounge — the beef tartare and the crab crumpet among them — before moving through to the dining room, where the scallops and the potato dish draw the most devoted reactions from people who know the menu well. Wine pairing is taken seriously: the sommelier works each match to enhance the food rather than simply accompany it, and the champagne pairing with the potato course gets mentioned by name. The room runs on mood lighting, the pacing never sags, and the staff read the table without hovering. The 10 courses leave people full; the After-8 dessert and the petit fours send them out happy.
Opheem earns its romantic reputation through both atmosphere and a serious wine selection — the kind of place where a dinner for two tends to extend well past dessert.
In the last 90 days, Opheem has drawn 13 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
10-course tasting menu architecture
Reviewers consistently praise the progression from lounge amuse-bouches through 10 dining-room courses, with the beef tartare, crab crumpet, and scallops singled out; one guest noted flavours lingered for minutes after each mouthful.
Wine pairing precision
Multiple recent reviews highlight the sommelier's work, with one noting each wine 'not only complimenting the food but significantly enhancing it'; pairings are offered by the glass.
Vegetarian menu parity
A local reviewer noted Aktar's kitchen treats the vegetarian menu as a menu in its own right rather than substitutions, with layered courses that don't feel like meat dishes with meat removed.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Opheem
Opheem in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter is built for celebration: the 10-course tasting menu unfolds as a deliberate journey, service is attentive without intrusion, and the dark, intentional dining room creates an atmosphere that feels both cosy and upscale. Guests consistently describe it as an epic experience they'll never forget.
Opheem treats the vegetarian tasting menu as a menu in its own right rather than a set of substitutions. Each course is layered and architecturally distinct, not a meat dish with the protein removed—reviewers note the vegetarian option is just as compelling as the main menu.
Opheem's sommelier offers pairings by the glass that noticeably enhance each course; recent diners report each wine complements the food and significantly amplifies the flavours. The wine list is curated with precision to match the spice and texture of the menu.
Opheem's 10-course tasting menu is substantial—guests report leaving full despite expecting small fine-dining portions. The progression begins with intricate amuse-bouches in the lounge, then continues through 10 courses in the dining room, so pace yourself accordingly.
Opheem requires reservations for both lunch and dinner. Booking in advance is essential; the restaurant commands loyalty from repeat guests and fills regularly.
Opheem in the Jewellery Quarter is fully wheelchair accessible, with accessible entrance, restroom, and seating throughout.
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Hot Score: 58/100 · ranked October 2026
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