10 must-try West Midlands restaurants, according to the latest OpenTable ranking

According to OpenTable, these are the best overall restaurants to visit in the West Midlands area this March 2026.

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The West Midlands region is widely regarded  for its first-class cuisine, and plenty of people travel far and wide for the chance of the our very own culinary delights. 

OpenTable have made life a little easier by rounding up the top 10 overall most-booked restaurants across the West Midlands.

OpenTable have said that they've analysed nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four month and sort the results by location and category to help diners find new favourite restaurants.

So with so many interesting delights in the West Midlands we thought we'd share them with you all. 

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.

Let’s take a look at the most popular West Midlands restaurants going into March 2026: 

1. Opheem - Birmingham

Jason Mamoa was pictured in a few locations across the city, including Opheem restaurant. Photo: Akhtar Islam
Jason Mamoa was pictured in a few locations across the city, including Opheem restaurant. Photo: Akhtar Islam

Rated 5 stars by 1789 reviews. 

Top review: "From the moment we arrived The staff so friendly and welcoming The food well We have done Michelin star lots of times but this is another level. 

"All the staff are so non-pretentious. They are friendly charming and extremely informative. We have re booked for June."

2. Royal Watan - Birmingham

Royal Watan (Photo: Google maps)
Royal Watan (Photo: Google maps)

Rated 4.9 stars by 61 reviews. 

Top review: "Booked in advance for my husband’s birthday meal/iftar. Great service, excellent food and family atmosphere. Food was delicious and we look forward to returning."

3. 670 grams - Digbeth

670 Grams restaurant in Digbeth, Birmingham
670 Grams restaurant in Digbeth, Birmingham

Rated 4.8 stars by 85 reviews. 

Top review: "What a great experience, worth every penny. Fantastic inventive tasty food, great service. It was real treat."

4.  Cucina Rustica Birmingham 

Cucina Rustica Birmingham (Photo: Google maps)
Cucina Rustica Birmingham (Photo: Google maps)

Rated 4.8 stars by 1413 reviews. 

Top review: "Lovely food. Service great. Wine a little expensive."

5. The Bay Tree - Kinver

Alice Thornton from The Bay Tree Restaurant was spotted with their new staff member, we're not sure if they will get much done though
Staff from The Bay Tree Restaurant. (Photo: TIM THURSFIELD)

Rated 4.8 stars by 1046 reviews. 

Top review: "Celebrated my husband’s birthday with family. Food fabulous and plenty of side dishes to choose from. Lovely staff and atmosphere."

6. The Horseshoes - Stourbridge

The Horseshoes - Stourbridge
The Horseshoes - Stourbridge (Photo credit: Google maps)

Rated 4.8 stars by 912 reviews. 

Top review: "Lovely little pub, great food would highly recommend. Looking forward to returning 😀."

7.  Colbeh Persian Kitchen & Bar - Birmingham

Colbeh Persian Kitchen & Bar (Photo credit: Google maps)
Colbeh Persian Kitchen & Bar (Photo credit: Google maps)

Rated 4.8 stars by 83 reviews. 

Top review: "Great service - the staff were super nice and very friendly. Food was great and would definitely come again. Very good value too."

8.  Cheal's Restaurant and Bar - Solihull

Cheal's Restaurant and Bar (Photo credit: Google maps)
Cheal's Restaurant and Bar (Photo credit: Google maps)

Rated 4.8 stars by 334 reviews. 

Top review: "First time for Sunday lunch at Cheal's, I have to say what a great experience, great service, food and wine. 

"The wine pairing menu was particularly  good value for money, sommelier knew his stuff, would definitely be doing this again."

9.  The Farmhouse Bistro at Birmingham Selfridges 

Selfridges, Birmingham
Selfridges, Birmingham

Rated 4.8 stars by 22 reviews. 

Top review:  "Always a great experience here. Everyone in the restaurant is extremely friendly, helpful and attentive. 

"The food and drink choices are vast!! It all tasted good. A new favourite for me every time I’m at the bullring."

10.  Ciaro Italian - Birmingham

Ciaro Italian (Photo credit: Fionnuala Bourke)
Ciaro Italian (Photo credit: Fionnuala Bourke)

Rated 4.7 stars by 46 reviews. 

Top review: "Excellent food and service combined with cosy environment."