Awards & Reviews

Restaurant Awards

‘In its unshowy way, this is outstanding cooking in which a commitment to first-rate ingredients is matched with real lightness of touch.’ 

Matthew Norman,  The Guardian, 12 September 2009

AA Hotel and Restaurant Guide 2009
2 rosettes

Michelin Guide, Great Britain & Ireland 2009
‘Assured cooking underpins modern menus with traditional base.’

‘Taste of the Heart ’  Gold Award
Heart of England Tourism Awards 2008 & 2009
The Heart of England judges looked for restaurants throughout the Midlands who maximise the use of seasonal and regional produce and contribute to the long-term sustainability of the local community. Both of these are key to Opus as an independent restaurant entirely funded by local people.

Best Wine List
Taste of Birmingham Awards 2007

Newcomer of the Year
Taste of Birmingham Awards 2006

Award for Excellence, Interior Design
BdI, Industry & Genius Awards 2007

The design by Suzanne Barnes Design Partnership (www.sbdp.co.uk) is ‘a chic, elegant space that is quietly understated’.

The award recognises ‘teamwork and achievements of Birmingham-based designers working with manufacturers and other industry sectors located within the region.
The judges were impressed by Suzanne’s transformation of the lower ground floor of a new office block into a contemporary and warm restaurant with a flexible use of space.

Rising stars – celebrating our hard working young team!!!

Master of Culinary Arts - Service 2009

Brad Gent, Restaurant Manager

The MCA is widely acknowledged as the toughest award in the world of culinary arts. Brad is the only holder of the MCA- Service in the Midlands

Academy of Culinary Arts Award of Excellence 2009, Kitchen
Ben Ternent, Chef de partie: Former student of College of Food, UCB

Fine Dining Assistant of the Year 2008
Brad Gent, Assistant Manager
MARCHE Awards of Excellence 2008

Gordon Ramsay Student Scholar Finalist 2008
Josh Griffin, Student Trainee Commis Chef

Rising Star 2007
Craig Gent, Sous Chef
Taste of Birmingham Awards

Academy of Culinary Arts Award of Excellence 2007, Pastry
Craig Gent, Sous Chef

Young Chef of the Year, 2006
Ben Ternent, Chef de Partie
British Culinary Federation

The College of Food at University College Birmingham enjoys an international reputation as a leading institution for the hospitality industry. Restaurant, chef and bakery students learn their skills in a state of the art learning environment. In addition, students have the opportunity to experience fantastic work placements and move into a variety of exciting careers.

www.ucb.ac.uk/asp/courses.asp

‘The entire experience, from the service to the terrific food to the atmosphere, was, quite simply, stunning.
The Birmingham Post *****

‘There’s an award winning wine list with good by-the –glass selections, more than 30.’
Decanter

‘One of Birmingham’s top restaurants.’
Harden’s UK Restaurant Guide 2009