Celebrity Restaurants in Birmingham

Lasan has brought the beauty and elegance of Indian dining to Birmingham for over 20 years. In that time, it's attracted more than a few high-profile admirers. A five-time British Curry Awards winner, it was also voted Gordon Ramsay's Best Local Restaurant in the UK. 

Whether sharing samosas or tucking into dhal, biriyani and vindaloo, the likes of Gary Barlow, Michael Bublé and Ant and Dec have taken a seat in Lasan's sleek and stylish dining room for an Indian with a side of sophistication. It's about time you joined them. 

Owned by celebrity chef and popular influencer Nisha Katona, there's a sprinkle of stardust over everything at Mowgli. All twinkling fairy lights, swinging seats and warm wood, the decor is as dreamy as the dishes. 

Over on the menu, there's plenty to fill up your tum and your Insta feed. We're talking gunpowder chicken, treacle fries, lamb bunny chow and a truly showstopping fish curry.

When global superstar Michael Bublé wants a taste of Birmingham's elite culinary scene, he goes straight to the top. Michelin-starred Indian restaurant Opheem rolled out the absolute red carpet for the smooth-singing crooner, with head chef Aktar Islam completely shutting down the entire venue to exclusively host Bublé and his family.

Having first dined at the chef's previous eatery a decade prior, a starstruck Michael returned to declare his love all over again, famously planting a kiss on the chef in an Instagram reel and captioning the night as 'reason one million seven hundred and 38 thousand I love the UK'. 

Taking the place of the former Louis Vuitton boutique on Temple Row, this jaw-dropping 7,000-square-foot brasserie effortlessly matches the luxury of its world-famous London flagship.

With its dazzling art-deco touches and maximalist artwork, it has quickly become a premier hotspot for local creative talent, media personalities, and Premier League footballers looking to dine in style. While the atmosphere is relaxed enough for a casual drop-in, the menu remains upscale, serving everything from premium steaks and lobster linguine to a legendary Champagne afternoon tea. 

Boasted as one of Birmingham's most stylish Indian restaurants, Pushkar have seen all sorts of celebrities saunter through their doors. From TV's Chris Tarrant to India's world famous cricket team, Pushkar have got be doing something right to have all these A lister's drinking and dining at their renowned cocktail bar come restaurant. 

While not strictly a restaurant, this pub in the city centre is a celebrity hot spot and they do serve a soulful menu, 'Deep South Diner' style. With TV stars, Shane Ritchie, Joe Pasquale, Sue Pollard and Leslie Grantham having been spotted in here several times this cool and quirky pub is more than full of character. Brum's very own Jasper Carrot has also been spotted have a pint or two here. Make the most of their hearty menu and who knows you might end up having a pint with Alfie Moon.  

Birmingham's Broad Street welcomed absolute Hollywood royalty when Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp took over Varanasi for an unforgettable celebration dinner. Fresh off his highly publicised US defamation trial, Depp completely hired out the upscale, 350-cover Indian restaurant so he and his close friend, legendary guitarist Jeff Beck, could dine alongside their 20-person entourage in total privacy.

Stunned staff treated the group to an extravagant banquet of chicken tikka, tandoori king prawns, and lamb karahi, racking up a jaw-dropping bill layered with premium wines and Champagne. 

Tucked away in Birmingham's stylish Mailbox complex is Penny Blacks, a modest and sophisticated restaurant bar. Often dotted with celebrities due to it's location being just a skip and a jump away from BBC Birmingham's headquarters. Head here for some celebrity spying on 'Fizz Day Fridays' where you can enjoy a bottle of Prosecco for a sparkling £12.95. Who knew living the high life could be so easy?

One of the biggest names in innovative cooking happens to have frequented this traditional Indian restaurant in Birmingham don't you know. Joined by none other than Heston Blumenthal, Asha's have the award winning grub to pull in one of the worl'd quirkiest chefs and more. Traditional, yet slick and stylish, Asha's is renowned locally and on the celeb scene. 

Tucked inside the upscale Mailbox complex, this sleek boutique destination is a certified favourite for visiting global icons. Its ultra-exclusive Penny Black suite has played host to a-list royalty including Beyoncé, Prince, and Katy Perry.

Downstairs at the Chez Mal Bar and Brasserie, the star treatment continues; a massive £500k refurbishment introduces moody neon accents, plush leather booths, and an open fusion grill turning out prime, Himalayan salt-aged British steaks. Complete with expertly shaken artisan cocktails and a reputation as the city's premier after-party venue for touring bands, it's the place to see and be seen in Birmingham.

For Solihull-born soccer star Jack Grealish, no trip back home to the West Midlands is complete without a stop at Fumo. Located just off Waterloo Street, the award-winning Italian restaurant and cocktail bar rolled out the welcome mat for the Manchester City forward, who dropped in to fuel up just months ahead of his World Cup campaign.

The stylish, city-centre venue was absolutely thrilled to host the hometown hero, who happily mingled and posed for photos with the delighted kitchen and front-of-house staff. Renowned for its chic atmosphere and premium small plates, Fumo proved to be the ultimate hotspot for the England international to unwind, cementing its reputation as Birmingham's go-to dining destination for soccer royalty looking for a taste of luxury.