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Michelin starred Simpsons, Edgbaston, Birmingham - Simpsons, Birmingham, Edgbaston
Award-winning

Simpsons

4.8
4.8
340 Reviews
£41 and over
Modern European

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
Set in a gorgeous Grade II-listed Georgian villa, the decor is bright and modern but respects the building’s elegance and heritage.

The food, too, respects classical tradition, but is a contemporary take on British cuisine - combining influences from around the world in dishes based on fabulous impeccably sourced seasonal ingredients.

Enjoy an aperitif in one of the elegant lounges in the older part of the building before moving on to the sleek restaurant with its blonde wood beams, exposed stone walls and bi-fold doors opening onto the garden.

The knowledge and experience of Head Chef Luke Tipping shows through in the assured, confident nature of the cooking – and he has the skill to know when to hold back. Dishes are balanced and pure, with subtle modern touches and a pleasing clarity of flavour; be sure to try the signature tapenade bread rolls and delicious soufflés.

Service is enthusiastic and brims with personality.


Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–1:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Wed–Fri 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0121 454 3434
  • Website
    http://www.simpsonsrestaurant.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Andreas Antona
  • Catering
    For groups larger than 16 guests, we can offer exclusive hire of our beautiful Michelin-starred restaurant. We can cater for weddings, birthdays, corporate events and more.<br /><br />Our experienced team are on hand to assist you in arranging an event to remember.<br /><br />Contact our team to discuss your enquiry in more detail.
  • Private party facilities
    Our super-stylish private dining room has space for up to 16 guests, opens onto our gardens and is the perfect space for corporate events or celebrations with family and friends.
  • Location
    20 Highfield Road, Birmingham, Edgbaston B15 3DU
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
  • Neighborhood
    Edgbaston
  • Cross street
    HighField Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    We have a small car park situated to the front of the restaurant.The nearest pay and display car park is situated just across the road at The High FieldBy TramThe West Midlands Metro extension to Edgbaston is now open. Trams will run every 12 to 15 minutes. Please find timetables and fare information here.View Map and directions
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Eureka cookery class

    £195.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Eureka, our superbly equipped cookery school and development kitchen, is about discovery. Discovering the skills and techniques used by Simpsons chefs to create delicious dishes. And discovering and unleashing your own culinary talents. Our cookery classes are a hands-on experience, with chefs helping you create fabulous contemporary dishes. The Eureka Kitchen is priced at £195 per person, to include lunch. If you have a voucher, please give our office a call to book a place! Unfortunately, we are not able to cater for specific dietary requirements or allergies.
    Eureka cookery class Photo

  • Classic Menu

    £105.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    No Pre-payment is required when selecting your menus or wine pairing options on our booking system. our 3-Course Menu is available exclusively for lunch. For both lunch and dinner, you can enjoy our Classic or Prestige Menus, with these being the only options available for dinner. Our Classic Menu is a shorter menu designed to give you a taste of what we have to offer using the best seasonal produce available. Optional wine pairings are available to accompany the courses. Our current menu is displayed on our website but is also liable for change as new dishes are developed daily.

  • Prestige Menu

    £140.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    No Pre-payment is required when selecting your menus or wine pairing options on our booking system. Please note, from 1st November, our 3-Course Menu will be available exclusively for lunch. For both lunch and dinner, you can enjoy our Classic or Prestige Menus, with these being the only options available for dinner. Our Prestige Menu is designed to take you on a journey, showcasing a broad range of culinary skills using the best seasonal produce available. Optional wine pairings are available to accompany the courses. Our current menu is displayed on our website but is also liable for change as new dishes are developed daily.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 340 people are saying

Simpsons reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Best Food

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Best Ambiance

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Innovative

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Great for fine wines

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Simpsons offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "superb service." Guests praise the "beautiful setting" and "attentive staff," while standout dishes like the "tasting menu" and "beetroot masterpiece" showcase culinary artistry. Personalized touches, such as handwritten cards, enhance special occasions, making every visit memorable and worth recommending.
340 Reviews

  1. Michael

    Birmingham3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant! It gave me a great Birthday, the staff were great, the food was magnificent, the attention to detail was great, the changes to the menu to fit my needs were lovely, and the care and environment were second to none..

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  2. Carole

    Birmingham4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great experience in fine dining, I would definitely recommend a visit

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  3. Paul

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food as usual. The service was very slow and disorganised, which has never been the case in the past. Is this because they are selling the restaurant?

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  4. Leanne

    Birmingham4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    When we arrived we were taken to our table, the restaurant was extremely busy and loud. Throughout the night everything took so long, huge gaps between eating, then others brought out straight after each other. One of the waiters apologised for the wait, so we understand this would not be normal. The food was great, but the business and delayed service ruined it for us unfortunately. And when you are paying so much, you expect more.

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  5. Chris

    Birmingham1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A little rushed to begin with, maybe as we had an early booking, just after opening, but otherwise excellent food and service. Large table adjacent to us, changed the atmosphere half way through our visit, but not to the detriment of the overall experience

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  6. GT11 VIP

    Birmingham25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal in a beautiful setting with exceptional service.

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  7. John

    Birmingham2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quiet night in restaurant but food and service was outstanding and felt really wanted, thank you

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  8. Esther

    Worcestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolutely delightful afternoon spent celebrating a friends 50th Birthday. Simpsons were so attentive and added some lovely touches such as a hand written card from all the staff, personalised dessert and a box of chocolates to take home. All of that on top of a very special and utterly delicious 5 course vegetarian tasting menu.

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  9. Sally

    Shropshire8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous lunch today. We have visited Simpsons for lunch a few times now …. It’s such a treat. Our lunch today we both agreed was the best so far and the best thing we have eaten for a loooong time. Service as always fantastic. Shout out to Freddie who was fabulous. Can’t wait to return.

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  10. Ryan

    Birmingham7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful Sunday Lunch - the service fantastic, personable and really helpful. The dining room is a gorgeous open setting with a great ambience. We had the 3-course Sunday Lunch and it was brilliant value for money, especially for the amount of skill and preparation clearly involved in bringing the dishes together. The knowledge of the wines to match the dish and provide something a little different was also great. Whilst there are some brilliant modern restaurants in Birmingham, there is so much to be said for understated, high-quality classics. Birmingham should remember what a gem it has.

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FAQs

Simpsons is rated 4.8 stars by 340 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Simpsons

20 Highfield Road, Birmingham, Edgbaston B15 3DU

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
  • Cross street
    HighField Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
  • Neighborhood
    Edgbaston
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–1:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Wed–Fri 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    We have a small car park situated to the front of the restaurant.The nearest pay and display car park is situated just across the road at The High FieldBy TramThe West Midlands Metro extension to Edgbaston is now open. Trams will run every 12 to 15 minutes. Please find timetables and fare information here.View Map and directions
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Andreas Antona
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.simpsonsrestaurant.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    0121 454 3434
  • Catering
    For groups larger than 16 guests, we can offer exclusive hire of our beautiful Michelin-starred restaurant. We can cater for weddings, birthdays, corporate events and more.<br /><br />Our experienced team are on hand to assist you in arranging an event to remember.<br /><br />Contact our team to discuss your enquiry in more detail.
  • Private party facilities
    Our super-stylish private dining room has space for up to 16 guests, opens onto our gardens and is the perfect space for corporate events or celebrations with family and friends.
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