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Orelle Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands

Orelle Birmingham

4.5
4.5
983 Reviews
£41 and over
Contemporary French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • 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.

Dining areas

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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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

  • Christmas Day

    £50.00 - £110.00 per person

    25 Dec 2024 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 Christmas Menu for £110 3 courses with a glass of Nyetimber.. Children £50.Credit Card Details will be required to secure bookings at the reservation. Cancellation Policy: If a booking is cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice or Now Show, a charge of £50 per person will be applied. Your reservation is subject to 2 hours return time.
    Christmas Day photo
  • Early Bird New Years Eve

    £125.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    it's the season to eat, drink and to be merry. Come and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with family, friends or colleagues. You can enjoy our New Years Eve Menu for £125 3 courses inc a glass of fizz. We require a deposit on the day of your reservation of £50pp to secure your table. We offer a full refund policy if the booking is cancelled one week before. No minors allowed.
    Early Bird New Years Eve photo
  • New Year's Eve

    £160.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Finish 2024 with a bang and bring in the New Year with us at Orelle. Enjoy live entertainment and a five course menu with skyline views of the city for £160 per person with a glass of Champagne . Please note this is the only menu available. We require a prepayment of £160 to secure this reservation (per person). We offer a full refund policy if the booking is cancelled one week before. No minors allowed. Live music and DJ.

What 983 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Birmingham/West Midlands

    Good for business meals

  • Birmingham/West Midlands

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Birmingham/West Midlands

    Hot spot

  • Birmingham/West Midlands

    Great for fine wines

  • Birmingham/West Midlands

    Romantic

  • Birmingham/West Midlands

    Lively

  • Birmingham

    Best Ambience

  • Birmingham

    Good for business meals

  • Birmingham

    Innovative

  • Birmingham

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Birmingham

    Hot spot

  • Birmingham

    Great for fine wines

  • Birmingham

    Romantic

  • Birmingham

    Good for special occasions

  • Birmingham

    Lively

  • Birmingham

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Orelle Birmingham offers a dining experience with "stunning views" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the "delicious food" and the ambiance enhanced by the city's panorama. The restaurant is praised for its "exemplary service" and delightful atmosphere. Though some found the price high and a few dishes not as warm as expected, the overall experience is frequently described as "absolutely superb" and "highly recommended."

983 Reviews
  1. Jacqueline

    Birmingham

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We all had a delicious Sunday lunch 1 had salmon, 2 roast beef and 1 roast chicken. All cooked to perfection Wine pairings with a few cocktails great

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  2. Ajit

    Birmingham

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The decor and views of Birmingham were amazing. The food was exceptional in quality. However, one of our group was vegetarian. There was only one starter and one main she could choose from the Sunday lunch menu and although she thoroughly enjoyed the taste of both, the portion size was extremely small compared to the other dishes around the table. On the opposite side of the scale, the size of the roasts and the vegetable accompaniments were plentiful. Overall a very nice set menu lunch, but the portion sizes for the vegetarian dishes should be increased to warrant the same price tag as the larger meat and fish options.
    Orelle BirminghamResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Ajit, Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed the décor, views, and exceptional food quality. 🌟 We’re glad the vegetarian dishes were enjoyed, though we appreciate your note about the portion sizes. Your comments are valuable, and we’ll share them with our chefs to ensure better balance in portion sizes across all options. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience! 😊 Kindest, Orelle Management Team

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  3. Adele

    Nottingham

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great service and beautiful restaurant!
    Orelle BirminghamResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Adele , Thank you so much for the glowing 5-star review! Looking forward seeing you here next time! Kindest Regards, Orelle Management Team

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  4. Lee

    Birmingham

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic dinner with outstanding service, food and ambience
    Orelle BirminghamResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Lee, Thank you so much for the 5-star review! Looking forward seeing you here next time! Best Regards, Orelle Management Team

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  5. SHELLEY

    VIP

    Birmingham

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service as always. However the background music (played by DJ) was a tad loud for table conversation.
    Orelle BirminghamResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Shelley, Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food and service. 😊 We appreciate your note about the background music—your comfort is important to us, and we'll pass this on to our team to ensure the volume is more conversation-friendly. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! 🌟 Kindest, Orelle Management Team

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  6. Jason

    Worcestershire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant with obviously a super view across Birmingham, but the food is really good too and the service is great
    Orelle BirminghamResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Jason, Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the stunning views, delicious food, and great service. It means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic experience soon! Kindest, Orelle Management Team

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  7. James

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely loved my first visit here. I've lived in Birmingham 27 years and never seen my city from such a hight. a real thrill and a window table made it truly special especially on a clear night. Food and service in particular were impeccable
    Orelle BirminghamResponded 4 days ago
    Dear James, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your first visit was such a memorable experience. Seeing Birmingham from such a height truly is special, especially on a clear night from a window table. We're delighted that you enjoyed both the food and the service, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable evening soon! Kindest Regards, Orelle Management Team

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  8. william

    Birmingham

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service slow Accepted cash and for some ridiculous reason do not give change which silly person brought in this stupid rule
    Orelle BirminghamResponded 4 days ago
    Dear William, Thank you for your feedback. We’d like to clarify that we transitioned to being a cashless restaurant several months ago, and this is noted on our website. On this occasion, we did accept cash as a gesture of goodwill, but since we no longer handle cash transactions, we weren’t able to provide change. Our team made every effort to explain this beforehand, and we appreciate your understanding as we work to streamline our processes. We hope to welcome you back for a smoother experience in the future. Kindest, Orelle Management Team

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  9. Anna

    Birmingham

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The service was absolutely awful. The starters were brought out while we still had plates from the snacks, which hadn’t been cleared away beforehand. The starters were then plated without clearing the table properly. We had one vegan in our party, and when the waitress asked if we wanted bread, we said yes. However, it was served with non-vegan butter, and there were no vegan alternatives such as olive oil provided. We waited for well over an hour for our food, which was only the Sunday roast they were serving. When it finally arrived, all the vegetables were cold.
    Orelle BirminghamResponded on 17 December 2024
    Dear Anna, Thank you for your feedback. I’m very sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. The issues you mentioned, from the timing of service to the lack of a proper vegan alternative and the delay with cold vegetables, fall far short of the standards we aim to provide. We are addressing these concerns with our team to ensure better coordination and attentiveness in the future. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve, and we hope you’ll consider giving us another chance. Please feel free to reach out directly so we can ensure your next visit is exceptional. Warm regards, Orelle Management Team

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  10. Donna

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Sunday lunch was not the best and expected more. Beef stringy (already sent one back due to fatty pieces served), vegetables cold, no flavour in gravy. Service poor. Disappointing.
    Orelle BirminghamResponded on 17 December 2024
    Dear Donna, Thank you for sharing your feedback. I’m truly sorry to hear that your Sunday lunch did not meet your expectations, especially given the significance of the occasion. It’s disappointing to learn about the issues with the beef, cold vegetables, and lack of flavor in the gravy, as well as the service falling short. We strive to provide a high-quality dining experience, and it’s clear we missed the mark during your visit. Your comments have been shared with our kitchen and service teams to address these shortcomings and ensure improvements are made. We greatly value your feedback and regret that we let you down on such a special day. If you choose to dine with us again, please reach out to us so we can ensure your experience is exceptional. Warm regards, Orelle Management Team

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Orelle Birmingham is rated 4.5 stars by 983 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Orelle Birmingham

103 Colmore Row, Birmingham, West Midlands B3 3AG

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Birmingham
  • 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
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, French, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Short walking distance from Snow Hill and New Street Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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