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Orelle Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands

Orelle Birmingham

4.5
4.5
957 Reviews
£41 and over
Contemporary French
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Orelle Birmingham

4.5
£41 and over
Contemporary French
Birmingham

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2 people
19:00
Booked 40 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.We require a deposit on the day of your reservation of £110pp and £50pp for children to secure your table. We offer a full refund policy if the booking is cancelled one week before.
    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 957 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

    Hot spot

  • Birmingham/West Midlands

    Great for fine wines

  • Birmingham/West Midlands

    Romantic

  • Birmingham/West Midlands

    Most Booked

  • Birmingham

    Best Ambience

  • Birmingham

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Birmingham

    Hot spot

  • Birmingham

    Great for fine wines

  • Birmingham

    Romantic

  • Birmingham

    Good for special occasions

  • 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."

957 Reviews
  1. Louise

    Birmingham

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely time, misty view, large parties but expected for time of year. Service amazing, food was fab but long time between courses. We will be back such a good place x

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  2. STEVE

    Staffordshire

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stunning restaurant as always ! Superb service by the Orelle Team

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  3. jon

    Birmingham

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Where do I start. We got taken to our table views were amazing sadly that's where it started to go wrong we were seated and left without menus or wine list for about 10 minutes looked down on the table both wine glasses were dirty with lipstick we asked them to be changed so they were taken off the another table waited for some more time before anybody came across to take our order, after order was placed which included a bottle of wine our wine glasses were removed, only one of our 2 drinks arrived then the wine was delivered after we had to ask for it, upon trying to pour it low and behold there were no wine glasses on the table. Our bread and starters seemed to come out very quickly, however when our mains arrived we had to share a pepper corn sauce as there was only one brought to the table. Our sides didn't arrive,by the time we had found someone to tell them our meals were almost finished we had 1 person telling us it went to the wrong table then another person saying they forgot ro make them. The steaks were under seasoned and the sides were even cold when they had arrived. Although free desserts were offed when the bill came after waiting 20 minutes for at over £215 the nerve to add service on is shocking, no check backs were done at any point the manager came over when we had the problem and I found him very condescending saying "well I can't to any about the past " what was meant to be our date night wasn't as special as I was hoping through basic service step errors. Very poor showing

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  4. Steve

    Birmingham

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Very disappointing. Looks like there is no more Prix Fixe menu only A La Carte which for a business lunch takes this venue out of any future equation. For two people, bread, and olives, Sirloin Steaks and two ciders the cost including an automatic charity charge, 12.5% service was an extortionate £145. One steak was requested to be well done to be told that there would be a 40 minute wait so it was changed to medium and arrived 15 minutes later......30 minutes to turn into well done? By the way the steaks were only average. This is not the Orelle it was and won't be returning.
    Orelle BirminghamResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Steve, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and I am sorry to hear you felt the experience fell below expectations. Regarding the set menu, as per all D&D sites it is not available during the festive period, it will however be available again from January. Our waiter advised the possible waiting time on your steak as per our standards when a guest chooses to not order a starter. I am sorry to hear you don't intend to return however I do hope you will reconsider this. Kind Regards, Orelle Management

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  5. Alastair

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food and a great setting with views across the city.
    Orelle BirminghamResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Alastair , Thank you so much for the 5-star review! Looking forward seeing you here next time! Best, Orelle Management Team

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  6. Polly

    Birmingham

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food Amazing service Amazing outlook I would definitely recommend the restaurant to all for any occasion
    Orelle BirminghamResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Polly, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and the stunning views. Your recommendation means so much to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another amazing experience soon! Kindest Regards, Orelle Management Team

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  7. Maddie

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food well presented but spoiled by constant attention from waiters, topping up wine too frequently. I prefer to be left to help ourselves and enjoy uninterrupted conversation.
    Orelle BirminghamResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Maddie, Thank you for your 4 star review. I am delighted to hear you enjoyed the food however am sorry to hear you felt the service was intrusive. We always ensure our guests are topped up with their wine however if you prefer to do it yourselves please just let one of the team know and we will be more than happy to accommodate this request for you. We all hope to welcome you back soon. Kind Regards, Orelle Management

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic restaurant, the food was amazing and the service was on point.
    Orelle BirminghamResponded on 25 November 2024
    Dear Guest, Thank you for your amazing feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed both the food and the service. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic experience! Warm regards, Orelle Management

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  9. Hannah

    Surrey

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Despite being on the menu and when they called to confirm our booking 2 days before , they had discontinued the fixed lunch menu which offers better value. The food is overpriced £44 for a steak and it was underwhelming , it was very cold in the restaurant which they commented on when we arrived that they were fixing but there was no offer of complimentary tea or coffee as a nice gesture
    Orelle BirminghamResponded on 25 November 2024
    Dear Hannah, Thank you for your feedback. I apologize for the disappointment you experienced. The Prix-Fixe lunch menu was removed from our website on October 11th, which is why it was no longer available to select during booking. I understand how frustrating this must have been, especially after the confirmation call, and I regret that we didn’t offer a suitable alternative. I also sincerely apologize for the cold temperature in the restaurant and that we did not offer a gesture such as complimentary tea or coffee. Your comments about the food and the overall experience will be reviewed with the team. We appreciate your feedback and hope to provide a much improved visit in the future. Warm regards, Orelle Management

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  10. Jeremy

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably the best restaurant in Birmingham food and wine list outstanding
    Orelle BirminghamResponded on 25 November 2024
    Dear Jeremy, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our attentive service, and superb food. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another fabulous experience. Warm regards, Orelle Management

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Orelle Birmingham is rated 4.5 stars by 957 OpenTable diners.

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Orelle Birmingham

4.5
£41 and over
Contemporary French
Birmingham

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 40 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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