Opheem
Chef Aktar Islam's modern Indian restaurant, the only two-Michelin-star restaurant in Birmingham.
Located on Summer Row in the Jewellery Quarter, Opheem is run by chef Aktar Islam. It earned its first Michelin star in 2019 and was upgraded to two stars in 2024, making it Birmingham's only two-star restaurant. The Michelin Guide describes its cooking as a creative, modern take on Indian cuisine. Guests start with snacks in the bar and lounge before being seated in the dining room beside the open kitchen. The autumn ten-course tasting menu costs around £195, with drinks extra. The five-course vegetarian menu and the three-course lunch on Friday and Saturday are cheaper. Advance booking is essential, and it is about a 10-minute walk from the city centre.
Opening hours
Wednesday to Thursday 17:30–21:30; Friday and Saturday 12:00–13:00 and 17:30–21:30; closed Sunday to Tuesday
Nearby sights
- Library of Birmingham
- Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
- Brindleyplace & Gas Street Basin
- Victoria Square
- Frankfurt Christmas Market, Birmingham
- Ikon Gallery
- National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham
- Jewellery Quarter