Simpsons
Birmingham, United Kingdom
⭐1 Star
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
Housed in a suburban Georgian mansion, Simpsons is a long-standing jewel of the local culinary scene. 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. The building also houses three stylish bedrooms and a cookery school.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
Simpsons operates within a Grade II-listed Georgian villa that was sensitively refurbished in 2015, blending modern brightness with the building’s historic elegance and heritage.
The restaurant runs the Eureka cookery school in a dedicated training kitchen, offering culinary education for budding chefs and food enthusiasts.
Simpsons has been recognized by PETA as one of the top ten restaurants for plant-based dining, offering plant-based options across its menus alongside its contemporary British cuisine.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
The most honored or signature ingredients at Simpsons, the Michelin-starred restaurant in Birmingham, include:
Lobster: Featured prominently in starters, lobster is celebrated for its delicate flavor and luxurious texture, often used to showcase the kitchen's finesse and respect for high-quality seafood.
Salmon: Another key ingredient in appetizers, salmon is valued for its rich taste and versatility, contributing to the elegant and balanced dishes the restaurant is known for.
Tapenade (Olives): The signature tapenade bread rolls highlight the use of olives, which add a Mediterranean flair and depth of flavor, reflecting the restaurant's modern yet balanced cooking style.
These ingredients are significant as they exemplify Simpsons' focus on seasonal, high-quality produce and a balanced, pure cooking style with subtle modern touches, which has helped maintain its Michelin star since 2000. The lobster and salmon starters demonstrate the kitchen's skill in handling premium seafood, while the tapenade bread rolls are a distinctive signature element that guests often remember.
Menu & Pricing
Current Offerings & Prices
Simpsons Restaurant, Birmingham - Current Menu Options and Prices
Prestige Tasting Menu
- Available Wednesday to Saturday, lunch and dinner
- Described as "An experience to be enjoyed by the entire table"
- Example dish: Savoury Seaweed Custard with peas and smoked eel
- Price: £140.00 per person
- Wine Flight pairing available on request with sommelier guidance
- Note: Not suitable for multiple allergies; allergen accommodations possible but not personal dislikes
A La Carte Menu
- Expanded to 6 starters, 6 main courses, and 6 desserts
- Price indication: 3 courses for £75 (dinner menu)
- No detailed dish descriptions found in the current data, but the menu is seasonally inspired and ingredient-focused
Sunday Menus
- 3-Course Menu: £75.00 per person
- Classic Menu: £105.00 per person
- Wellington Option (3 courses): £95.00 per person
- Specific dish details not provided
Notes on Seasonal and Special Menus
- The menu centers around provenance and seasonal produce with a deep respect for ingredients
- No explicit seasonal or festival menus with prices found beyond the above options
Summary Table
| Menu Type | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prestige Tasting Menu | Multi-course tasting experience | £140.00 pp |
| A La Carte (3 courses) | 6 starters, 6 mains, 6 desserts | £75.00 |
| Sunday 3-Course Menu | Seasonal 3-course | £75.00 |
| Sunday Classic Menu | Classic menu option | £105.00 |
| Sunday Wellington Menu | 3-course Wellington option | £95.00 |
NOT_FOUND for detailed dish descriptions beyond the few examples and no explicit lunch set menu prices found.