Orelle Birmingham

Name: Orelle Birmingham
Address: 103 Colmore Row, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B3 3AG
Telephone: 0121 716 8186
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1054 Reviews

£41 and over

Contemporary French

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2 people

2 Mar 2025

19:30

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Booked 48 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Fancy

Orelle is a modern French restaurant located on the 24th floor of 103 Colmore Row, situated in the heart of the city’s business district and comprises a restaurant, cocktail bar, all-day café and terrace.

The name Orelle draws inspiration from the French words for gold (or) and her (elle). It is also the name of a French mountain village.

Orelle offers 360-degree, panoramic views across the city and beyond. Open for lunch and dinner, Orelle will serve a menu featuring both classic and modern French dishes. The small but beautifully designed bar will offer both classic and innovative cocktails, all expertly crafted by some of Birmingham’s best mixologists.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary French, French, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 12:00–20:30 Thu 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–21:30 Sun 12:00–16:00
Phone number
0121 716 8186
Website
https://orelle.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
103 Colmore Row, Birmingham, West Midlands B3 3AG
Area
Birmingham
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Short walking distance from Snow Hill and New Street Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Prix Fixe Menu
£33.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Orelle is a modern French restaurant located on the 24th floor of 103 Colmore Row, situated in the heart of the city’s business district and comprises a restaurant, cocktail bar, all-day café and terrace. The name Orelle draws inspiration from the French words for gold (or) and her (elle). It is also the name of a French mountain village. Orelle offers 360-degree, panoramic views across the city and beyond. Open for lunch and dinner, Orelle will serve a menu featuring both classic and Modern European dishes. The small but beautifully designed bar will offer both classic and innovative cocktails, all expertly crafted by some of Birmingham’s best mixologists. £39.00 for 3 courses £33.00 for 2 courses
Christmas Day
£130.00 per person
25 Dec 2025 only
It's the season to eat, drink and to be merry. Our Head Chef, Kiran Suvarna, has created a festive feast for the big day. Come and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with family, friends or colleagues. You can enjoy our 3 Course Christmas Menu for £130. Credit Card Details will be required to secure bookings at the reservation to collect a deposit of £50 per person at a later date. Cancellation Policy: If a booking is cancelled with less than 1 weeks' notice or No Show, the deposit will be retained. Your reservation is subject to 2 hours return time.
Mother's Day Menu
£65.00 per person
30 Mar 2025 only
Join us for Mother's Day and celebrate with your loved ones with an exclusive 3 course set menu for £65 per person. Please note, this is the only available menu on the day.

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What 1,054 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Birmingham/West Midlands
Great for creative cocktails
Birmingham/West Midlands
Great for fine wines
Birmingham/West Midlands
Romantic
Birmingham/West Midlands
Great for scenic views
Birmingham/West Midlands
Most Booked
Birmingham
Great for creative cocktails
Birmingham
Great for fine wines
Birmingham
Romantic
Birmingham
Lively
Birmingham
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Orelle Birmingham offers a "wonderful setting" with "fantastic views" and "excellent food." The service is often praised as "attentive" and "professional," creating a memorable dining experience. While some reviews mention room for improvement in food temperature and menu variety, the venue remains a "special occasion" favorite due to its "stunning" atmosphere.

1,054 Reviews

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James
Manchester
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a fantastic evening! Food was delicious, atmosphere was amazing, good vibes and staff were attentive. Only criticism, the music was slightly too loud and I found it difficult to hear and understand the waiting staff and my husband - didn’t spoil my experience or evening
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Jemima
Birmingham
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service from the staff was outstanding. Our server Michela was nice and welcoming, accommodating to our every need. The food was okay however I got the steak which was abit too chewy for my liking so definitely room for improvement. Overall the atmosphere was amazing.
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Richard
Birmingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great bar and restaurant, there isn't anything like it in Birmingham
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Luigi
Isle of Wight
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful location, tasty food, and good service. I would suggest to do chips enough for two if you order £118 beef. We had to order one extra which seemed a bit too much.
Orelle BirminghamResponded 3 days ago
Dear Luigi, Thank you for your 5 star review, it means a lot to us all here at Orelle. I will pass on your comments regarding the cote de beouf to our Executive Chef. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind Regards, Orelle Management
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Christian
Birmingham
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely meal as usual, great service and wonderful setting.
Orelle BirminghamResponded 3 days ago
Dear Christian, Thank you for your 5 star review. It truly means a lot and we hope to welcome you back soon. Kind Regards, Orelle Management
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Vicki
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service and great view! Will definitely return.
Orelle BirminghamResponded 3 days ago
Dear Vicki, Thank you so much for the 5-star review! Looking forward seeing you here next time! Best, Orelle Management Team
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Jeremy
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Have been several times this time the food and wine were excellent but our appetisers didn’t appear until we asked for them and then they came after we had finished our starters,
Orelle BirminghamResponded 3 days ago
Dear Jeremy, Thank you for your review. We are all delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit. Please accept our sincere apologies for the mix up on the appetisers. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind Regards, Orelle Management
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Kim
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely ladies luncheon made very special by such a fabulous venue. Excellent food and service. The views were to die for even on a grey and overcast day. There was no pressure to hurry our meal and we lingered for a few hours. I will definitely return at night to experience the ambience of dining overlooking the city!
Orelle BirminghamResponded on 22 February 2025
Dear Kim, Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon for dinner. Kind Regards, Orelle Management
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Brian
Worcestershire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A peaceful setting for a quiet lunch. The best of French cuisine beautifully presented. Friendly and attentive staff. Magnificent views over the city.
Orelle BirminghamResponded on 22 February 2025
Dear Brian, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure hosting you for lunch and we hope to welcome you back again in the near future. Kind Regards, Orelle Management
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Zoran
Birmingham
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was great, nothing really wrong with this aspect, but the whole evening was underwhelming, especially for a restaurant I had been looking forward to coming to and given its perceived high end status. It was a quite Wednesday night, perhaps that didn't help. Perhaps the eagerness of the staff, although generally very polite, to rush you with your menu choices wasn't best practice. What certainly didn't help was an ice bucket which was right next to our table but was in fact for a customer two tables away - perhaps I should have asked them to move it but it seemed pretty obvious to me that this isn't the norm and it just took us out of the evening every time the waiter came over to top up a glass two tables away. The fire alarm went off, because someone was apparently smoking in the toilet, but the staff initially appeared unfazed and didn't go out their way to reassure customers that all was ok. I perhaps will give it another go, but it is difficult to describe this underwhelming feeling and I guess I would have to put it down to the overall ambience of the restaurant, it just didn't do anything for us.
Orelle BirminghamResponded 3 days ago
Dear Zoran, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am very sorry to hear your visit failed to live up to expectations, we pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service and to hear we failed to do so is always saddening for the team. Regarding the fire alarm unfortunately as we are linked to the main building it was triggered in an office space and not in Orelle itself. We do hope that you will return to experience the high level of service that we have become known for. Kind Regards, Orelle Management
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Orelle Birmingham is rated 4.5 stars by 1054 OpenTable diners.

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