The 10 busiest West Midlands restaurants as we head into spring 2026, according to OpenTable
These restaurants are drawing in the crowds, as we head into spring 2026 and they are based on real-life customer bookings from OpenTable.
Spring is a time for new beginnings, and there's no better way to celebrate this wonderful new start than over a delicious meal.
The region is well-known for its first-class cuisine, whether that’s an upscale restaurant in the Birmingham or a quaint café in Dudley.
With so much choice, where exactly are locals and visitors travelling to get a meal from?
Of course, with so much choice it is hard to settle on a place to go, these restaurants may be trendy but there is good reason for this, meals at these fabulous establishments are guaranteed to keep you satisfied.
OpenTable have made life a little easier by rounding up the top 10 most-booked restaurants across the West Midlands.
Let’s take a look at the most popular West Midlands restaurants going into March 2026:
The Ivy Temple Row (Birmingham) - Rated 4.4 stars by 14016 views. Top review: 'Great food, lovely atmosphere….went for breakfast and was a great start to our day.'
Soho Tavern Mere Green (Sutton Coldfield) - Rated 4.6 stars by 181 reviews. Top review: 'The food was excellent. Our waitress Scarlett was absolutely brilliant. She was friendly and extremely helpful. Drinks service was great too. Would definitely recommend.'
Piccolino (Birmingham) - Rated 4.2 stars by 640 reviews. Top review: 'Very busy and lively for a Wednesday night, food, service and portions were just right. Tried 3 oysters as a pre starter and they were delicious and fresh. 100% would return and recommend.'
Gaucho (Birmingham) - Rated 4.5 stars by 3512 reviews. Top review: 'Sunday lunch was superb, nice relaxed atmosphere , will be back soon.'
24 Stories (Birmingham) - Rated 4.5 stars by 1359 reviews. Top review: 'Excellent and attentive service, the sea bream was cooked to perfection and well-presented, and accompanied by well-matched side dishes. For dessert he chocolate fondant was to die for.'
Bank Restaurant Bar & Grill (Birmingham) - Rated 4.4 stars by 556 reviews. Top review: 'Fantastic food, great service and overall fab! Would highly recommend.'
Côte Brasserie (Solihull) - Rated 4.6 stars by 76 reviews. Top review: 'The lunch deal works really well! Tasty and good value.'
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar (Birmingham) - Rated 4.5 stars by 502 reviews. Top review: 'Incredible food and atmosphere. Would definitely dine here again. And great cocktails.'
Soho Tavern (Hampton in Arden) - Rated 4.5 stars by 115 reviews. Top review: 'Fantastic food as always and great service my guests enjoyed it was amazed with ambience and enjoyed the food.'
Regina's Bar & Restaurant (Birmingham) - Rated 4.2 stars by 68 reviews. Top review: 'The place was lovely and price was on point. I enjoyed every moment spent at the place.'
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