Best set menus in Birmingham: 12 classy menus that won't break the bank

We get it: eating out can be expensive. We've all sat in restaurants, stared at a menu and felt that prickle of anxiety as we envision a final bill that will clean out the bank account.

Fortunately, if you love a good deal, Birmingham’s dining scene has plenty to offer. From Michelin-starred kitchens to laid-back neighbourhood favourites, the city is packed with restaurants serving up thoughtfully priced set menus that make dining out far more accessible. Whether you’re searching for a quick midweek bite or planning a smarter way to experience a high-end kitchen, the best set menus in Birmingham deliver serious value without compromising on deliciousness.

There’s no denying that eating out can add up quickly, but opting for a set lunch in Birmingham is a savvy move. These pre-priced menus typically feature two or three courses at a fixed cost, often curated to showcase a kitchen’s strengths or make use of seasonal ingredients. That means you’ll not only save money, but you also get a full meal, without the pressure of choosing from a lengthy à la carte. Often, you'll find restaurants like to showcase the best of their dishes on a set menu as well, so you're seeing the best of what they do at a fraction of the a la carte price.

Many of the best set lunch deals in Birmingham are available during the week, making them ideal for business lunches or a relaxed catch-up. Others extend into the early evening, doubling as great-value pre-theatre options. Our expert restaurant critics are always on the hunt for the best deals in Birmingham and beyond, and everything we rate and would return to goes in this list. 

We’ve rounded up the places offering the most compelling combinations of price, quality and atmosphere. Here’s where to find the best set menu deals in Birmingham right now.

Best set lunch menus in Birmingham

Our pick of Birmingham's best lunch menus includes a neighbourhood gem in Harborne, a Insta-chic Cantonese powerhouse, and the most affordable way to eat at the best Indian restaurant in the UK

Opheem

What: Aktar Islam’s progressive, two Michelin-starred powerhouse dismantles and redefines Indian fine dining, and it remains one of the highest ranked restaurants in SquareMeal's Top 100 UK Restaurants list. Forget high-street curry houses and the Balti Triangle; Aktar Islam's cooking is an avant-garde culinary journey through complex spices and sleek aesthetics, taking inspiration from the distinct regions of Indian cuisine. As a result, Opheem's lunch set menu couldn't possibly be considered cheap, but it's by far the most affordable way to eat arguably the best Indian food in the country - the lunch set menu is available on Fridays and Saturdays, and includes dishes such as a chicken saag made with Cotswold white chicken, tomato and spinach, Islam's twist on an After Eight made with Valrhona chocolate, pine and mint compote, and his Great British Menu-winning soft shell crab with caraway seed tempura. 
How much: £75 for two courses, £95 for three courses
When: 12-1:30pm, Saturday-Sunday
Where: 48 Summer Row, B3 1JJ
Book now: Opheem

Cuubo

What: This intimate Harborne gem trades in refined, understated elegance, offering a highly aesthetic modern British menu with sharp, distinct southern Italian inflections. Chef-owner Dan Sweet spent most of his career cooking at the superb and much-missed Simpsons in Edgbaston, he brings the same level of precision to his cooking at Cuubo. The kitchen prioritises hyper-seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, transforming them into artfully minimalist plates. Pop in at lunch and you'll find Dan serving dishes like artichoke with cashew cream and mint, and stone bass with courgette, 'nduja, parsley and sweet tomato on his brilliant set menu.
How much: £35 for two courses, £45 for three courses
When: 12-2:30pm, Saturday; 12-4pm, Sunday
Where: 49 High Street, Harbourne, B17 9NT
Book now: Cuubo

Tattu Birmingham

What: Opulent, dramatic, and unapologetically Instagrammable, this sultry subterranean hotspot pairs dark, moody glamour with some striking, modern Chinese cooking. If you want to experience Tattu's distinct brand of glamorous luxury, you can do so on a budget thanks to the brilliant set lunch menu, which includes signature dishes like pan-seared pork dumplings, miso salmon with pickled ginger and cucumber salad, caramel soy-aged steak, and the showstopping Asian pear sticky toffee pudding. It’s the ultimate destination for a celebratory lunch date.
How much: £27.50 for two courses, £32.50 for three courses
When: 12-4:45pm, Sunday-Friday; 12-3:45pm, Saturday
Where: 18 Barwick Street, B3 2NT
Book now: Tattu Birmingham

Best all-day set menus in Birmingham

Whether offering genuine all-day set menus, or a combination of lunch and pre-theatre options, these restaurants are the pick of the bunch when it comes to set menu savings in Birmingham

Zindiya

What: Bringing the vibrant, bustling energy of an Indian bazaar straight to Moseley, colourful neighbourhood spot Zindiya is a joyful celebration of Indian street food culture. The retro, brightly painted interiors set a playful scene for a feast of small plates, and for easy-going lunch and dinner catch-ups with friends. Zindiya is famously great value regardless of which menu you pick, but the most affordable way to dive into a street food feast is via the Thali Experience, which serves up five different regional dishes from all over India, alongside rice and bread. 
How much: £24.95 for a thali of five dishes
When: 4-11pm, Tuesday-Thursday; 12-11pm, Friday-Sunday
Where: 21 Woodbridge Road, Moseley, B13 8EJ
Book now: Zindiya

Del Villaggio

What: A bustling Broad Street institution, this family-run trattoria delivers a comforting, authentic slice of Italy at any time of day. The star of the show is the traditional wood-fired oven, turning out spectacular, blistered Neapolitan pizzas, but we'll happily vouch for the excellent pasta dishes too. Fortunately, all of this and more is available on Del Villaggio's set menu, which offers bargain basement prices at lunch and dinner. The menu covers a nice range of options too, from meatballs in tomato sauce to rigatoni arrabiatta, the Del Villaggio pizza (mozzarella, spinach, Calabrese sausage, onion, broccoli and olives) and even ribeye steak and chips, with your choice of sauce. Save room for the excellent tiramisu as well.
How much: £29.95 for two courses, £32.95 for three courses
When: 12-10pm, Monday–Thursday; 12-10:30pm, Friday-Saturday; 12-9:30pm, Sunday
Where: 175 Broad Street, B15 1DA
Book now: Del Villaggio

Kynd

What: Not content with housing one of the best restaurants in the country in Grace & Savour (SquareMeal's UK Restaurant of the Year in 2023) Hampton Manor’s foodie status is officially sealed with Kynd - a relaxed sister to Michelin-starred Grace. Run by David Taylor, it blends a low-waste, hyper-seasonal ethos with pure comfort cooking - think ex-dairy flat iron steak with black garlic or gurnard in lobster bisque, alongside Oslo-wine-bar-inspired snacks and a killer Sunday roast. The restaurant largely serves set menus, but whether you visit for lunch or dinner, the cooking is remarkably good value. Our advice? Don’t skip the Welsh-rum-soaked tipsy cake, or the killer slow-cooked barbecue short rib.
How much: Lunch menu £65 for three courses; evening supper club menu £45 for two courses, £55 for three courses
When: 12-3pm, Friday-Sunday; 6-11pm, Friday-Tuesday
Where: Hampton Manor, Shadowbrook Lane, Hampton-In-Arden, B92 0EN
Book now: Kynd

Bistro du Vin Birmingham

What: This handsome bistro has classic, low-lit Parisian charm in spades, providing Brummies with a reliable haven for French comfort food. Expect expertly executed brasserie staples, from rich, cheesy French onion soup to a tarte tatin that'll whisk you back to the cobbled streets of Le Marais. The wine cellar is surprisingly well-stocked too, making this suitable for celebrations and boozy client entertaining, but by far the most accessible way to get a taste of Bistro du Vin is the prix fixe menu; it's available at lunch and dinner everyday and features stonewall French classics like salmon rillettes, soupe au pistou, and creme brulee.
How much: £24.95 for two courses, £29.95 for three courses
When: 12-2pm and 5-7pm, every day
Where: 25 Church Street, B3 2NR
Book now: Bistro du Vin Birmingham

Mowgli Street Food Birmingham

What: Nisha Katona’s smash-hit eatery banishes heavy British-Indian cliches, focusing instead on the bright, comforting home-cooking, and the flavours of authentic Indian home kitchens. The whimsical, fairy-lit space - complete with signature rope swings - sets a fun mood for sharing, and the tiffin boxes are a revelation, packed with tangy bhel puri, vibrant street chats, and deeply aromatic curries. Alternatively, go for the sharing menu - a £25 set menu that fills the table with curries, sides and sundries for you to share with a group (or just a mate, as it's available for a minimum of two people). 
How much: Sharing menu for £25 per person
When: 11am-10pm, Monday-Thursday; 11am-10:30pm, Friday-Saturday; 11am-9:30pm, Sunday
Where: Unit 30, Stephenson Place, B2 4BF
Book now: Mowgli Street Food Birmingham

Gaucho Birmingham

What: Whether you're visiting for the set lunch or the pre-theatre menu, Gaucho delivers value that blows most other restaurants out of the water. With both menus starting at just £18.95, Gaucho still serves up the luxury, Latin-American cooking we've come to expect, all dressed in sleek, monochrome interiors that turn even the most casual meal into something a bit special. The set menus vary but in general, they serve up a mixture of Gaucho signatures, like three cheese empanadas, alongside aged Argentinian beef, and comforting puds - we would never visit without ordering the chocolate mousse with dulce de leche sauce! Backed by a stellar selection of robust Malbecs and top-tier service, Gaucho is still a masterclass in affordable, but still luxurious, steakhouse dining.
How much: £18.95 for two courses, £20.95 for three courses
When: 12-4pm, Monday-Friday; 5:30-6:30pm, Monday-Friday
Where: 55 Colmore Row, B3 2AA
Book now: Gaucho Birmingham

Chez Mal Brasserie at Malmaison Birmingham

What: Swapping its daytime chic for a sultry, neon-lit edge come evening, Chez Mal is the perfect pit stop for tired feet after a few hours spent in the Mailbox. It effortlessly bridges smart-casual dining and late-night lounging with a prix fixe menu available at lunch and dinner everyday. Slide into a plush leather booth and get stuck into goat's cheese crostini with pea, broad bean, mint salad and truffle honey, a juicy Mal burger with bacon and Gruyere, and a proper sticky toffee pud. Perhaps most valuable of all, Chez Mal is ultra-versatile, suiting more formal occasions, right down to an affordable weekend lunch whilst you watch the football (it regularly screens live sport across lots of wall-mounted TVs). 
How much: £24.95 for two courses, £29.95 for three courses
When: 12-2pm and 5-7pm, every day
Where: The Mailbox, B1 1RF
Book now: Chez Mal Brasserie

Land

What: Tucked away inside Birmingham’s gorgeous, Grade II-listed Great Western Arcade, Land is doing something truly spectacular. If you think plant-based dining is all about uninspired meat substitutes, head chefs Adrian Luck and Tony Cridland are here to completely change your mind, coaxing complex flavours out of humble greens through highly creative tasting menus. If you want to try inventive creations like Land’s Japanese milk bread with sunflower seed butter, and hispi cabbage with black garlic and yuzu kosho, you can do so on a budget thanks to the Short Chef’s Menu - a curated version of the full tasting menu available at lunch and dinner at a very generous price.
How much: £60 for short chef's menu
When: 12-1:30pm Thursday-Saturday; 6-8pm, Wednesday-Thursday; 5-9pm Friday-Saturday 
Where: 26 Great Western Arcade, Colmore Row, B2 5HU
Book now: Land

Restaurant Folium

What: Stripping away the stuffy, overly engineered theatre of traditional fine dining, this minimalist, award-winning Jewellery Quarter sanctuary shifts the focus entirely to where it belongs: the plate. The dining room is minimal and understated, turning Folium into an ingredient-led haven designed for purists who appreciate clean lines, calm atmosphere, and razor-sharp cooking. Sophisticated but entirely unpretentious, it's no wonder that Folium is widely held as one of Birmingham's top restaurants, and the team has introduced short menus to make it even easier to eat here, with dishes at the time of writing including chicken liver parfait with burnt onion, and bee pollen financiers with chamomile.
How much: £45 for short lunch menu, £55 for short dinner menu
When: 12-1:30pm, Friday-Saturday; 6-8pm, Thursday-Saturday
Where: 8 Caroline Street, B3 1TW
Book now: Restaurant Folium

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Birmingham’s set menus prove that great dining doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag - whether you’re planning a business lunch or a relaxed meal, these menus offer smart ways to eat well for less. For more inspiration, explore our hand-picked guide to the best restaurants in Birmingham, or dive into roundup of the best child-friendly restaurants in Birmingham.