Highest-rated restaurants in Burlington, North Carolina by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Burlington, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Da Vinci's Table

- Rating: 4.0/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2260 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, American, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. TickleMyRibs

- Rating: 4.0/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1183 University Drive Ste 101 Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Biscuitville

- Rating: 4.1/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2230 Maple Ave. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Sushi World by Oishii

- Rating: 4.1/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 3316 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Ramen, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Cork & Cow

- Rating: 4.1/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3152 Walden Lane Alamance Crossing Mall Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. El Burrito Loco

- Rating: 4.1/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3263 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Grill 584

- Rating: 4.1/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 710 Huffman Mill Road Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Biscuitville

- Rating: 4.1/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 669 Huffman Mill Road Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Southern, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Biggby Coffee Burlington

- Rating: 4.1/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 1429 University Drive Ste 101 Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Mimi's Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4217 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Southbound Sandwich Works

- Rating: 4.1/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3328 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Biscuitville

- Rating: 4.2/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2619 Alamance Road Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Mykonos Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2253 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Taaza Bistro

- Rating: 4.2/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3252 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. 3T's Chicken and Shakes

- Rating: 4.2/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 3519 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Michelle's Kitchen & Table

- Rating: 4.3/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2461 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Southern
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Little Italy Pizza & Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1441 University Drive Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Burch Bridge Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2303 Burch Bridge Road Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Ferrara Pizza & Pasta

- Rating: 4.3/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 3243 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. The Old Sharkey's Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 203 South Anthony St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Pano's Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1218 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Salad, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Prego's Trattoria

- Rating: 4.4/5 (237 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 422 Huffman Mill Road Ste 122 Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Dixon's Jamaican Taste

- Rating: 4.4/5 (118 reviews)
- Address: 3261 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Danny's Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 110 West Front St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Tacos Azteca

- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 404 Huffman Mill Road Ste 104 Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Cielito Taqueria & Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 108 Huffman Mill Road Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, New Mexican Cuisine, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Mixed Rice

- Rating: 4.5/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3258 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Taqueria El Chimuelo 2

- Rating: 4.6/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1118 Vaughn Road Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. California Burritos

- Rating: 4.6/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1409 University Drive Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Curry Palace

- Rating: 4.8/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 162 Holly Hill Lane Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.