As we all know, January can seem like a pretty long month as we grapple with the post-Christmas period. Many avoid going out all-together so that they can stay on top of their finances and general health.
Despite this, there’s still plenty of fantastic spots in Birmingham and the West Midlands where people can enjoy first-class cuisine, whether that’s an upscale restaurant in the city centre or a venture into the Balti triangle.
With so much choice, where exactly is the best place to eat in Birmingham and the West Midlands?
Well, not to worry! OpenTable have made life a little easier by rounding up the top 10 most-booked restaurants based on real-life customer bookings.
Let’s take a look at the most popular restaurants as start the New Year:

5. Gaucho - Colmore Row, Birmingham
Rated 4.5 stars by 3509 reviews. Top review: 'Great food excellent service and ambience all round an experience we will do again'. | google

6. Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Birmingham
Rated 4.2 stars by 881 reviews. Top review: 'Friendly helpful staff. Wonderful with small children.' | Bill’s Birmingham Restaurant

7. Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Birmingham
Rated 4.5 stars by 497 reviews. Top review: 'Great service and excellent staff and lovely food.' | Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar

8. Bank Birmingham
Rated 4.3 stars by 547 reviews. Top review: 'Excellent customer service. Every one friendly and so helpful. Interacted exceptionally well with customers. Fast and efficient service. The food was some of the best we had tasted, and hot. Would highly recommend eating here. Well done to all the staff.' | Google maps

