Birmingham has an unusually high concentration of Michelin-starred restaurants (four, currently) and Folium – a chic, boxy room in the city-centre’s quiet Georgian Jewellery Quarter – is surely in the running to join that glittering firmament. Ben Tesh’s seasonally-driven, modernist dishes reconcile creative flair and bold flavours with rare maturity. For instance, oyster tartare sauce served with salt ‘n’ vinegar cod’s skin (a piscine take on the pork scratching, designed to look like an oyster shell), is as aesthetically striking as it is outrageously tasty.

For an elegant dinner with excellent service in minimalist surroundings, look no further than Folium in the Jewellery Quarter. The modern British tasting menu surprises and delights with creative dishes, perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. I was very happy that the chocolate and lavender choux and the whiskey and peat butterfly bun were on my dinner menu, but everything was delicious from the homemade bread (made with home-milled grains) to the cod in ponzu sauce.

Ben Tesh’s dishes look almost austere and minimalist but never skimp on flavour - this is the first thing we noticed when we dined here; the mouth-watering tastes. Folium has made it onto countless ‘must-visit’ lists for its playful take on British food. “British food with a twist” is what this restaurant does best - this is something that you may not think of when you visit Birmingham, as it’s such a multi-national city, but make sure you don’t miss it.

Flaunting chicken liver with burnt onion, mock oyster, and smoked cod roe, the Jewellery Quarter's Folium has managed to nab a Michelin mention, thanks to its fab British dishes that come perfectly presented and packed with flavour. Co-owned and run by Ben Tesh and partner, Lucy Hanlon, the former brings his personality to the kitchen while the latter runs the warm front of house service - making the restaurant ideal for intimate dates.

A fine dining restaurant but without a Michelin star, many Brummies have to question just what this intimate, special little Jewellery Quarter restaurant has to do to achieve the recognition. Reviewers say that service is gorgeous and the food, even more so. There's no big sell on the Folium social media pages, no attempts to get into algorhithms or court influencers, journalists or bloggers.

The Michelin guide says this Caroline Street restaurant is a “smart-looking restaurant in the city’s Jewellery Quarter, run by a two-person team. Ben is in the kitchen and the warm, genial Lucy is out front. “The cooking, like the décor, is modern in approach and allows Ben’s personality to shine through in the flavours and presentation.

The Quarter is also home to a plethora of cafes and restaurants with food from all over the world, from mouth-watering street food at Indian Brewery through to fine dining experiences at The Wilderness, Folium or Michelin starred Opheem. And with a range of cuisines and prices, there is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy.

With a daily-changing menu (that's completely ingredient dependant), this modern British restaurant opts for a simple cooking style with clean flavours, using only ethical ingredients. Owners, Ben Tesh and Lucy Hanlon, hope to offer a relaxed space with a personal and informed service. 8 Caroline Street, B3 1TW

Folium gave me one of my best meals of the past year; a complex, technically sound riot that showed chef Ben Tesh’s Nordic-esque use of bright acidity. Service is totally charming and in the celeriac riff on carbonara they have a future classic. Seems a given it will get a star later on this year.

Some say it is a hidden gem found only in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, but rest assured, Restaurant Folium is no rare diamond. This one is as home grown as a Birmingham bun. The idea behind Restaurant Folium’s style is simplicity, but without detracting on flavour and taste.