Based on 1.062 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 1.062 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 1569 in 4016 in Birmingham
Nº 11 of 20 French in Birmingham
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We recently celebrated our wedding anniversary with bottomless brunch at Orelle. We were allocated a window table, which was great for the views. The 3 of the 4 dishes we had were fantastic, but the ham hock was a little gristly. Everything was beautifully presented. I would like to give recognition to the three staff who were looking after our table, who each provided prompt and efficient attention and we were never left waiting for anything. Our wine waiter for the bottomless bubbles, Fernando, never let our glasses get more than an inch down before he promptly appeared with a smile and a top up.
Helen Jessop . 2025-04-28
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Amazing place. The view were spectacular. Food and the service also amazing. Well done.
Sarah Antcliff . 2025-04-27
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Brilliant restaurant with amazing food and great views of city from 24th floor. Perfect for special occasions all staff very friendly and helpful
mandy H . 2025-04-26
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Came for a catch up with friends. Had a amazing time at the bar with the amazing staff memeber named Chiara was attentive, great knowledge recommended so light bites which was delicious and made a delightful espresso martini. Would definitely recommend for the view and the service.
Nathan Highway . 2025-04-24
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Visited with the intention of having 1 or 2 cocktails then moving on to somewhere else, ended up staying all night. It's a beautiful place at night, dimly lit bar area so you can see the view out of the floor to ceiling windows really well. The staff were friendly and attentive. Some great options on the cocktail menu and reasonable prices for the type of restaurant/bar that it is. We visited on a Saturday night and they had a DJ playing which really added to the atmosphere.
Holly T . 2025-04-23
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Delicious drinks and bar bites! Chiara, the lady on the floor was super attentive, and the views of the city were breathtaking. Perfect spot for a night out. 🤩
Jennifer Valdes Diaz . 2025-04-22
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Came for drinks and got served by Chiara, she was very attentive and made my group feel really comfortable. I was completely impressed with Chiara’s and the team professionalism and customer service. Will definitely come back next time.
LSZAS98 . 2025-04-19
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Last night we dined at ORELLE, we fine dine on a regularly in London. We were looking forward to Orellle with the views over Birmingham we were expecting a similar experience to the Shard. The views, layout was very similar to the Shard. The overall staff were attentive, however the sommelier tried, we wanted to order a bottle of Puligny-Montrachet, it was out of stock and settled for a 2020 Montrachet, when arrived had not been chilled! The overall food selection was reasonable, however from the reviews we were expecting more and some signature dishes. We declined dessert and ordered espresso martinis and asked our waiter to let the barman know that these would be followed by old-fashioned and we expected to be made correctly with the burnt orange, the espresso martinis rounded off a very disappointmenting evening! The bar staff don't have a clue!!!! The rich, indulgent and creamy, creama was more orange the cream dreadful!!! We declined the old-fashioned, ordered two 1942, although this is a tequila, we are fine dining and the insult was when the waitress also brought sliced lime and salt. I really don't have any issues with a £500 bill which included 20% service charge but I expect the food, drinks and service to reflect that and it certainly did not.. Orellle you really do need to look at yourselves as you were not even that busy! Based in London with this very poor experience you would be out of business within 6 months..
Simon . 2025-04-19
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Came here for my daughters birthday yesterday. Was greated warmly and professionally by Reception and taken to our table at the bar. Had a great experience especially the service from Chiara hope I spelt that correctly. Drinks were fab!! Would definitely recommend for a special occasion and the views were spectacular over the city...
Kam Basi . 2025-04-18
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I’ve been recently to Orelle for some drinks with my team, stunning place amazing drinks and we all really appreciate the touch and hospitality of Chiara, she really made our night, looking forward to come back
Mehdi Rabbal . 2025-04-18
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I came here for my girlfriend’s birthday and I would like to express how amazing this place is. The staff have great service and the food did not disappoint. The view was amazing when we had sat down too. When we had got drinks, all of the waiters/staff took care of us, pouring our water continuously when we had finished, checking if our food was okay, and food came out very quick. It was amazing and I loved every bit. If there was an option to rate more than 5 stars, I would. Overall, a beautiful restaurant, great service and kind staff. You all made my girlfriend’s birthday special!! A massive thank you 🙌🏽
H B . 2025-04-11
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Visited Orelle on a friend's recommendation and was not disappointed. The restaurant offers nice views of the city. The service and staff are very welcoming. We asked for cocktail recommendations and the bar staff (Aliston) took the time to explain the drinks to us, we went with his recommendations and was very pleased with it.
Tracy Rodrigues . 2025-04-09
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A lot of complements to Aliston, best bartender in town
Ossama Khribech . 2025-04-07
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Super choice of cocktails and nibbles and what a view, would certainly return. The customer service, overseen by Manager, Richard was first class. Thank you.
Rikki Taylor . 2025-04-07
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Great cocktails, tasty bar food, and excellent service from Chiara. The city view is unbeatable-such a great atmosphere!
Singh Ferej . 2025-04-07
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A fabulous restaurant and bar on 24th floor with great views over Birmingham city centre. We enjoyed probably the best cocktails you could find in the city. Thanks to our server/ barman Aliston for his suggestions and warm hospitality.
A Owen . 2025-04-07
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Great venue, views are amazing, good food wine and service my wife and I had an excellent Sunday lunch plus. 😎👏
Lenny Patterson . 2025-04-07
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Beautiful food. Steak was terrible dry and almost grainy with a poor flavour
Zibah Amoa . 2025-04-07
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Absolutely fantastic day celebrating our silver wedding anniversary. Staff so attentive, food fabulous, scenery phenomenal, better than the Shard by miles. Thank you Orelle for such a brilliant day.
Diane Gould . 2025-04-07
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Been to this place for some drinks. My wife and i had an amazing time. Gaurav at the bar was very helpful in recommending a cocktail for my undecisive wife. His friendliness made us comfortable. The ambience and view from the rooftop is beautiful. Great view of Birmingham skyline. Have not tried the food yet but will definitely try next time.
King Ghale . 2025-04-07
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Went Mothers,Day with my adult children Every thing was fabulous including ing the views . We watched the sunset over Birmingham and as Birmingham lit up it was like a diamond brooch
Jan Fannon . 2025-04-06
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Excellent cocktails at both the bar on the 24th floor and also in the downstairs cafe. A special thank you to Aliston for his warm welcome and wonderful cocktails and service.
C Xxx . 2025-04-06
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Excellent service, I loved the cocktails made by Aliston.
sofiaguerrero pitanatha5 . 2025-04-05
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The service from aliston was amazing we love the atmosphere and his suggestions on the drinks
Pablo Pavón . 2025-04-05
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Expensive but well presented and well prepared food
Nalin Wickramasuriya . 2025-04-05
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Booked here for my birthday meal with family, and ticked the box saying it was to celebrate a birthday when booking. Booking form stated "glamorous dress code favoured" and "expectation to enjoy two courses". Arrived and was offered use of the cloakroom, which was a nice touch. Beautiful furnishing, amazing view, especially as we were there at sunset. Lots of staff who were very attentive. Food for me was a let down; I ordered the risotto and was still hungry afterwards and had chosen not to have starter in favour of a dessert I'd seen on the online menu which it seems is out of date. Family enjoyed their steak and beef wellington. No acknowledgement of my birthday at all (despite asking when booking) and dress code taken with a pinch of salt at best by other diners. Toilets are too dark to fix your make up in the mirror and the extra chairs littered around the stairwell made for a less than luxurious feel.
Alison Price . 2025-04-04
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I have been here a few times, and the food is fine although unremarkable it is good for business dinners.
Luke Atkiss photography . 2025-04-03
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Lovely view Great service Food was satisfactory I was not blown away
Food_views and_reviews . 2025-04-02
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I came to Orelle with a friend last night for a couple of drinks. Upon arriving at the bar, we were immediately welcomed and tended to by Leo. His energy, along with his knowledge of cocktails, which he shared with us as we were debating what to order, made the experience exceptional. As well as this, I could clearly see that he has such a passion for his craft, and his attention to detail was unreal. Overall, brilliant experience and a cosy, friendly atmosphere.
Kian P . 2025-03-29
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This is an overdue review however the feedback is needed, Visited here in a group for a birthday back in Jan, firstly asked if we could reserve a table for drinks we were told no, arrived at the place to be sat at the bar and not at a table. So we order our drinks start to enjoy our evening and take pictures, my friend had a selfie light and was told very rudely by a female member of staff that we were not allowed to use a light? Would not have been as bad had she asked politely but her attitude put a complete downer on our evening and we left - will not be returning here, the place is boring, expensive and not worth the coin - especially when there are so many great alternatives in the city centre.
A Patel . 2025-03-29
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Expensive drinks. Nice ambience & good views of Birmingham. Good attention regarding service, waiter kept topping up our water too.
Gina Bye . 2025-03-27
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We had an amazing time visiting Orelle on Saturday night after being highly recommended to go. We certainly weren’t let down by the views, and the staff were extremely friendly, with Leo on the bar providing us great service, helping us to pick the perfect cocktails. We’ll definitely be coming back in the future.
Sonny Collins . 2025-03-26
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Orelle was a place I never knew about. As a restaurant with a beautiful skyline view of Birmingham, this is really the main reason you come here. The staff are polite, and the food is excellent quality although (portion sizes are small). This is a place for those who have luxury in mind and have deep enough pockets to afford it.
Stefan Davis . 2025-03-23
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Friday night date. Food and service was excellent. The atmosphere was perfect for a Friday with the restaurant almost full and the DJ providing perfect music for the evening. We had a full three courses and choose the steak to share. Prices are not cheap but value for money when all things considered. Will return in the future for a special occasion.
amarjit chatha . 2025-03-22
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Wonderful evening, the food and service made our day so great. Thanks to Leo for such brilliant service and good energy
Shayane Assadizadeh . 2025-03-21
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Been in Orelle twice now and both times have been absolutely exceptional. This time around we were served by Leo, he was polite and attentive to every need we had. The bar area was absolutely stunning as well and drinks were definitely worth every penny. I will definitely be back soon
Kamile Cepulyte . 2025-03-21
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Amazing place with nice view.sat at the bar and had one of chiaras signature cocktails which were delicious!
Erik . 2025-03-21
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Had an incredible birthday lunch at Orelle today. The atmosphere was extremely relaxed and the views over Birmingham were fantastic. We opted for the fixed price menu which was extremely reasonable for the quality of food over the 3 courses. Would definitely go again!!!
Steven McGovern (MetalGuvSolid) . 2025-03-17
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We visited yesterday as we had a voucher for three courses for 2 people from the Prix Fixe menu. Everything was absolutely exquisite from start to finish. We were greeted warmly by reception, seated on a table with lovely views as requested, and dutifully taken care of by our waitstaff. Especially by Mr Prosecco Man (sorry we didnt get your name) who kept our Bottomless Bubbles glasses topped up throughout lunch, who definitely needs a raise. We opted for a delicious french onion soup to start, followed by a wonderfully juicy piece of chicken for me, and a tender, flavoursome salmon for my partner. I would highly reccomend both of these dishes, they were both cooked to perfection and the accompaniments really complimented the dishes well. This was then finished off with a rich and gooey chocolate fondant, and a selection of ice cream and sorbet. Safe to say, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will be booking again at our first opportunity. Thank you again for making our visit so special.
Rebecca S . 2025-03-16
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Would definitely recommend for special occasions, the view alone is worth it and the food was great! I'm not a huge meat eater but the meat dishes I tried were really good. Service was also amazing. My one gripe would be that the music was a little too loud but that's just me.
Freya Jones-Smyth . 2025-03-16
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Went there for a coffee. Good service and nice views.
Inspector S . 2025-03-15
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Saturday afternoon in Orelle. Lovely dining room, friendly, engaging, attentive staff, great food. The Oysters are amazing, sumptuous, highly recommend (i love the Oyster Bar. However, these Rock Jersey Oysters are sooooo good)
Angela spence . 2025-03-15
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We went to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Beautiful restaurant, nice food and good service. Reason for not giving 5 stars is that the beef wasn’t cooked as we preferred. We will comeback and recommend to friends. Thanks Orelle
Luigi Riccardi . 2025-03-13
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Great views from the 24th floor, and I would say the only reason to go visit as food and service is nothing remarkable otherwise.
surendra karanam . 2025-03-10
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Went for Sunday lunch in a group of four. From the moment we stepped into the building I felt we were taken care of. The service was excellent especially our waitress Michela. The food was fantastic. The views were amazing. For a special occasion I definitely recommend a visit.
Paul Sidhu . 2025-03-10
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Great ambience and decor, beautiful views of Birmingham. Great for sunset. Limited menu however
jordan ewane . 2025-03-09
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We went to Orelle on our wedding day. We had a wonderful experience, the food and service was fantastic. One of the bar staff members Leo was particularly helpful and attentive. We had a lovely time
Nicola Seaward . 2025-03-09
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The veiw is gorgeous, service is excellent and the food and cocktails delicious
Matt Owen . 2025-03-08
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Had a wonderful experience recently at Orelle. I have been several times and it never disappoints. A young bar person called Leo was really friendly and knowledgeable when we were in deciding on cocktails and gins.
Deb Finnerty . 2025-03-07
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Went to Orelle's on Sunday 1st March with friends to celebrate my birthday had a fabulous time the food was fantastic the staff members were all attentive and lovely the view of Birmingham was amazing and the 🍷 well let's just say it went down very well. All in all what a lovely way to spend my 66th birthday.
Anne Goodwin . 2025-03-06
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We had an excellent Sunday lunch. Really good roast meats and a vegetarian option with a good variety of vegetables. The starters and desserts were beautiful too. Great venue and very good service. Would highly recommend
marie joines . 2025-03-03
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Customer service was poor and cold. A couple of the waiters were really nice however the receptionist and manager came across really cold and rude. Only one of the 3 starters tasted good and I’d reorder and just one of our 2 mains were good. The lobster dish was so bad overall and chewy. I was really looking forward to enjoying this place as the venue was great and fancy for a special event but the food and service (except waiters) was disappointing. Would like to see something change.
Waleed . 2025-02-27
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Think it’s important to know that the Sunday lunch menu has changed. When we booked it showed a set price online and then when we arrived we were given a different menu significantly more expensive. It is good food and atmosphere but £29 is very steep for some chicken and vegetables.
Georgina Mosley . 2025-02-23
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Every thing was perfect, cant recommend more. Will go again.
Sepehr Pirouzan . 2025-02-22
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Great food one of the best we have had. Service was slow and we had to ask for the food to arrive twice after waiting a long time. Atmosphere is stunning.
Jordan PDFMODS . 2025-02-19
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Starter and mains fantastic not great service after desert completely ignored so no coffee ffee or liquor For the price I expect service to be throughout the meal. Location was fantastic recommend for a special treat would go again but no desert
Susan Abbott . 2025-02-19
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Beautiful restaurant on the top floor of a skyscraper in Birmingham! Delicious dishes and excellent service all surrounded by an amazing view!!! I would stay here again
Valentina Bosetti . 2025-02-18
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My First Instagram Post… and It’s a Restaurant Warning! Never thought my debut on Instagram would be about dodging a restaurant disaster, but here we are. We waved, we called out, we even said hello loud enough to turn heads—still, no one noticed us. After sitting down at 6:10 PM, we didn’t get to order until 6:40 PM. In the end, we had to chase down a waiter ourselves. Talk about a workout before dinner! A friend recommended the famous Yaxiong duck breast—only to find out it was no longer on the menu. Fine, that happens. But instead of suggesting alternatives, the staff just hit us with a straight “no” and walked away. Every interaction felt rushed, like they were escaping us. Maybe we should’ve ordered an invisibility cloak instead of dinner? Service issues aside, let’s talk steak. We ordered a medium-well sirloin. What we got was steak with identity issues: pink on top, overcooked at the bottom, and tougher than a gym membership cancellation. Meanwhile, the medium-well filet mignon was perfect—so clearly, something went very wrong with the sirloin. When we mentioned it, the waiter insisted, “This is how we do medium-well.” I even challenged them: “Taste it yourself, and if you still say this is your standard, I’ll accept it.” Guess what? They took it back and replaced it. The second sirloin? Perfectly cooked, easy to chew—almost like the first one never existed. Suspicious, right? Oh, and about table service—we weren’t expecting Michelin-star treatment, but handing our used plates directly to the waiters while they told us to wait? That was new. To top it all off, after expressing our dissatisfaction, the fries finally arrived in a full portion. Was this an apology or just a delayed act of generosity? We may never know. Final Verdict: Fries!10/10. Pork chop!Solid choice. Filet mignon!Respectable. Sirloin (Round 1)!Tragic. Sirloin (Round 2)!Passable, but the chef still seemed angry at life. Would I come back? Only if I want a side of mystery with my meal.
anqi xu . 2025-02-17
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Booked for a large party for my 30th. Had initial issues in booking getting responses from them, and the tone/ quality of communication came across as very abrupt/condescending. Alas, i looked past this and looked forward to the experience. Ultimately the service was very rushed, staff seemed stressed (which my guests commented on) But in good birthday spirits still payed a tip of close to £200. I enjoyed the cocktails and my food was good however many of my guests were very disappointed, with one offering to take me to ‘Ynyshir’ ‘to show me a real Michelin restraunt’ What was most upsetting was a guest had to cancel and rang Orelle, they were told that the dish they had pre-ordered would be removed from the bill. Having (admittedly my fault) not checked the bill on the night given its length and caught up enjoying my 30th, A few days later i noticed i was charged for my friend’s meal and after sending emails with evidence of the bill and the order list i was ignored. I believe i was ignored due to prior bad blood, over a disagreement on the phone. Not the sort of service and attitude you expect from a restraunt like this, especially after i gave them a second chance. Eating at Botafumeiro Barcelona a few days later i was reminded exactly how a restraunt of this caliber should and could be. Ashame
Finn G . 2025-02-16
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Great food and service and the view is amazing!
katya gerardi . 2025-02-13
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Truly excellent food, extremely attentive and friendly service, a wonderful private room with exceptional night time views over Birmingham. Only capped by the wonderful company!
Nick Braisby . 2025-02-11
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A gorgeous night spent at Orelle entertaining a client. The food and views were spectacular! The restaurant was busy and had a great atmosphere. A big thank you to Christina for sorting us a lovely table.
Sophie Cassidy . 2025-02-11
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Took my gf out for a birthday meal, and service was very pleasant. Informed on how long each meal would take, and was regularly checked on by staff. I requested for a birthday dessert and this was also provided. The city view and aesthetics really add to the dining experience and would recommend!
Tokss O. . 2025-02-07
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Delicious food, attentive but not fussy service, lovely view. Intimate ambience. We had a really lovely evening.
Anthony Mbanefo . 2025-02-01
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Awful. Won't be booking the blackout dinner . Upon having a telephone conversation with the bookings team requesting halal stated on the bottom of the menu I was told I would have to substitute to vegan/vegetarian i won't be paying 100 per head. Just to eat vegetables. Why state to request and book 48hours in advance for the halal menu. Really wanted to spend my 10th anniversary here i guess not.
Anonymous R . 2025-01-31
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Have been to Orelle before but only for cocktails. So we decided an anniversary dinner and we were not disappointed. The service is brilliant, all staff very attentive right from the point of entering the cafe bar on the ground floor. The restaurant ambience is beautiful and the views incredible. The wine list is extensive . The food was delicious....oysters, ham hock terrine, onion soup, sea bream, salmon, rum baba and panacotta...all delicious. Fantastic meal, would recommend . The only downside.....its recommended to dress up....which is lovely...but there are still people turning up in jeans and trainers which I know we can't dictate what point wear, but when somewhere is quite special, this makes it disappointing.
Bernie S . 2025-01-29
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Views are good but food is very bad. We had bread for starter and it was so hard to chew, cocktails were small and full of ice mainly. Main was decent but nothing special. It was my bday and they could not light up a candle for me. Overall, I will not be returning. It’s definitely not worth the price.
Ada Emmanuel . 2025-01-26
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Incredible views, delicious food and customer service that goes the extra mile. This is what to expect when you visit Orelle. It's definitely a more exclusive experience, but it's worth every penny.
Kuba Baluszynski . 2025-01-26
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Noisy restaurant. Excellent food but very loud music and slow service. High end dining food but everything else is like a bar
Nick Cromie . 2025-01-24
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Ate here today, Undercooked chicken pink and unsafe, informed the manager who was obnoxious told me it was normal. Do not eat here.
N Hugs . 2025-01-19
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Mediocre, overpriced food and appalling service.
Steven . 2025-01-19
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Beautiful food & beautiful view
Victoria Marsh . 2025-01-17
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the lady at the front desk with curly hair upstairs is very rude. was very rude when we were trying to get our jackets back. the food is okay the oysters were nice but the rest of the food is 5/10 with a bunch of random fancy stuff like sugared nuts underneath chicken balls? very random and the menu doesn’t have variety at all. the waitresses are lovely though. also it’s too dark in there - you can’t see anything at all not even the bill.
Fatou . 2025-01-11
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Having dined a fat amount around Birmingham I was looking forward to Orelle after hearing so much positivity recently. They did not fail to deliver. Our waitress Michaela was fantastic - bubbly and friendly, she genuinely seemed like nothing was too much trouble. We had the chateaubriand which was executed perfectly and the accompaniment was excellent. It’s evident the management have really invested in maintaining and excellent team - we couldn’t fault it!
Jason Turner . 2025-01-10
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Me and my boyfriend booked for my birthday mid December well in advance as with it being so close to christmas most places are fully booked. Received an email a few days before the date booked to say they had cancelled our reservation due to overbooking. What you mean is a bigger party who would spend more money want to book a table on that day last minute or if that’s not the case we should’ve been made aware with at least enough time to find somewhere else. Absolutely disgusting service, no notice at all had to scramble around to find somewhere with availability, we went to the Bank in Brindley Place and it was amazing.
ol masters . 2025-01-09
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I visited Orelle on 20/11/24 for my mums 45th birthday. From the previous reviews I had high expectations for this place. However upon entering the restaurant we were greeted by a freezing atmosphere- we did ask the waiters if there was a chance they could turn up the thermostat slightly however they advised me they cannot with no additional reason. For a supposed 5 star restaurant we expected better service. We also did not bring additional layers with us as my mum wore an evening dress and I wore an evening suit. As for the food, this was very nicely presented - however this was tasteless to say the least. I had asked for my steak to be served “Medium” however when I was cutting the steak it was bleeding quite a bit. As for the waiters, it seemed like they were catering to other guests more than ourselves - often leaving us to pour our own drinks and coming over in the last second to then do this for us. Also prior to making my booking - I enquired about the halal options to which I was told the steak was and wasn’t halal - this got quite confusing as I was told two different things by two different people. On the day - the waiter told me that the steak was halal hence my order - however I am now not sure if it was. I believe it is pure basics to know your own menu and to advise people correctly so overall this was quite a disappointing experience. *UPDATE 06/01/25 - No solution or reimbursement given to the problems endured, other than acknowledging responsibility on all reviews where critical feedback has been offered - Poor customer resolution
Aaron Josiah . 2025-01-06
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We had an amazing experience at Orelle! The food was outstanding – the beef tartare was perfectly seasoned, and the pork Sunday roast was delicious and cooked to perfection. The service was impeccable: Ricardo, the manager, ensured everything ran smoothly; Maya, our waitress, was friendly and attentive; and Marco, the sommelier, recommended the perfect wine to pair with our meal. This restaurant is a gem, and we can’t wait to return. Highly recommended!
Billy Jones . 2025-01-05
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Went for the Sunday lunch. The starters were lovely, the mains were ok. I opted for the pork because I suspect all of their other meats are haallal, based on reading what others have written here. Staff were friendly and helpful. As there were just two of us, we were seated right by the window, and the views were quite nice, seeing the city from high up. The bar downstairs looked nice but we just passed through quickly on the way in and out.
Dal . 2025-01-02
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Great atmosphere, service is outstanding. We've been there just for cocktails 🍸 but next visit will be nice dinner as well.We had great time. 10/10.
Natalia Benea . 2024-12-30
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Third visit, returning today for the Sunday lunch menu. Enjoyed a lovely festive cocktail on arrival. They serve a really great tasting Sunday roast here which I think represents good value considering the location, setting and service. Who knew the Birmingham skyline could offer such an interesting view! Service was welcoming, warm and Michaela was both charming and attentive. Will be back again soon, no doubt.
A.D W . 2024-12-29
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Beautiful space, excellent service, good food, delicious cocktails ❤️
Wayne Berrow . 2024-12-29
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Great atmosphere, views of the city in a relaxed and sophisticated setting with lovely food and drinks. The food was excellent, but I wouldn't say for the place and style the food was elevated to give it 5 stars. I'm not saying it was nice, as the quality, taster presentation was all excellent. Just struggle to give it 5 stars as was expecting more. The ambience, setting and atmosphere was all excellent. Service was spot on. Can't fault it. Had a wonderful evening. The restaurant is on the 24th floor with panoramic views of the city. We would definitely return to try out seasonal variations on the menu as it's certainly a place to some and soak up the drinks and atmosphere.
Naz Nazarali . 2024-12-27
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Great venue and the views of Birmingham are a fantastic setting for a lovely meal or just drinks. Especially at night. Management and staff are excellent and are always looking to make sure your visit and experience is first class. Cocktails are really good too with an array of selection and made to perfection. Really well run establishment and is a great addition to Birmingham. Would highly recommend Orelle and looking forward to returning.
Phil Allen . 2024-12-23
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For my birthday, my husband surprised me with a reservation at this venue. I’d rate the venue’s elegance an 8/10—one point off because the tables were too small, and another because the atmosphere was overly dark. However, being on the 24th floor, the view was breathtaking, with the entire city illuminated beneath our feet. The view deserves a solid 10/10. As for the food, I’d give it a 2/10. The portions were tiny, the taste was disappointing, and it was extremely overpriced. Despite that, the service stood out. A young woman named Maya took care of us all night with exceptional kindness and a bright smile. We were very happy with Maya’s service—thank you, Maya! 👏
Gulay Hazırlar . 2024-12-21
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Food is average, and not the above and beyond you’d expect for this price point. The lobster is served with very little meat and in a fairly disturbing way. Environment was loud and echoey and the chairs are a bit uncomfortable after a while. The service was excellent. The menu is slightly limited in terms of dietary options.
Ed E . 2024-12-19
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We went to Orelle for my husband's birthday. It's on the 24 th floor with the views of the city. The service was warm and attentive. Food was well presented and absolutely delicious. The decor is minimalist but beautiful. Overall, recommended.
Debashree Roy . 2024-12-17
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Beautiful views, great music and vibes and amazing service! The doorman and young female hosts were very welcoming and attentive. I would recommend to all.
Alina Ullah . 2024-12-15
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We had a reservation for 4pm and we were all running about 5 to 10 minutes late. My friend called up to say we’d be late but we are coming (it would have been in the 15 minute grace period anyway) and she was told we’d had to be there on time as the kitchen closed at 4?? And if we were late we’d be charged a £75 late fee. Anyway we arrived at 4:04 by the time we got the desk upstairs in the restaurant and then we were told to wait by the bar. The woman at the desk said there were two stools so two of us can sit down and our other friend can just stand. We were then made to wait 30 MINUTES for our table!! I mean what an absolute joke after being told the kitchen closed at 4 and that we couldn’t be late? Once seated we’re rushed to order food & we all order the 2 course Sunday roast. On the menu it states it comes with sides, gravy etc. When the food arrives we were given two sides of veg to share, one puny shot glass filled with gravy and two sides of cabbage? I just don’t understand how 3 adults are supposed to share 6 slices of a carrot, 1/3 of this ridiculous tiny glass of gravy and 6 pieces of broccoli? Like is this a joke? We ordered separate meals off the menu, it wasn’t a sharing platter. We had to ask 3 times for extra gravy and to give us the additional side we required. Because of this our food inevitably went cold. We did ask to take the service charge off by the end of the night. The dessert was delicious, food was actually lovely but the atmosphere and miserable staff was enough to make us want to walk out before being seated. It’s sad and disappointing because myself and one of the others with us are always going out to eat. It’s rare we stay home and eat and we enjoy becoming regulars at restaurants. We definitely won’t be back. 2/10 experience.
Roma Sandhu . 2024-12-15
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Really outstanding food, especially for a mass catering set menu. Smooth service and delicious cocktails in downstairs bar too. Thank you to Christina and the team.
Anya Lyons . 2024-12-12
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Had our Christmas meal here. Great service, lovely setting, very average food and much better in Bham for the same price. Disappointed overall. Paying for the view not the quality of food
Dan Doyle . 2024-12-12
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Delicious food, amazing service and an incredible venue with stunning views over the city. Would certainly recommend!
Anna Nuttall . 2024-12-12
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The atmosphere was breathtaking, Orelle has a lovely view from the 24th-floor at now😊. Highly recommend for a special treat. Service was superb and food was excellent 👌. Nice for special occasion.
Tomide Obaniyi . 2024-12-10
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Very nice but sort expected a bit more
Chasemaster . 2024-12-09
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We booked for a birthday Sunday Lunch; as before, the wine list is comprehensive and diverse, the food was absolutely on point, with one minor difficulty with one dish that was very quickly rectified by the staff. Definitely one of the best Sunday roasts around currently. The staff were very attentive, but also friendly and appropriately jovial. Michela was our main server and really ensured the end of our meal was special, thank you. Recommended.
Clive C . 2024-12-09
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Really wasn't looking forward to visiting but dam was u wrong!!! Amazing food brilliant service and Michela our waitress was fantastic. I'll be visiting again in the night and also the summer for the views of my hometown
pany panayiotou . 2024-12-08
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We had our Christmas party at Orelle. The service was superb. We had 3 course meal as shown in the pictures. All look and taste good. I love the creme brulee the most. The chicken breast was tender and juicy. Just thought it was small portions for my big appetite. Nevertheless, overall i enjoyed the experience.
Joselle Claudio . 2024-12-07
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This is probably my sixth visit and frankly I couldn’t care less what other people have to moan about, but can only talk about my own experience. We took my baby sister for her 21st birthday who has been wanting to come to the restaurant for nearly a year, But simply couldn’t find the time. Orelle is simply 10 out of 10 knock the socks off many Michelin star restaurants that I’ve been to in B’ham. The staff are very hospitable, food was incredible and the staff incredibly friendly I just like to say a massive thank you to the whole team and very much look forward to my next visit.
Brimstone Stays . 2024-12-05
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Lovely view from the 24th floor. Food is very tasty. Definitely a place to visit at least once. We had the whole experience, starter, mains, desserts and wine.
Gabor Malnas . 2024-12-04
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I came for a drink with my husband and brother at the start of the evening. Would really recommend - the drinks were delicious, the service was great and the view is amazing.
Rachel . 2024-12-01
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My daughter and I had a beautiful meal I would highly recommend orelle the stunning views over the city made me very proud to be a brummie a special mention goes to maya our lovely waitress who was informative and so attentive without being intrusive I look forward to my next visit
yvonne moyley . 2024-11-30
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