Highest-rated restaurants in Burlington, North Carolina by diners
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 said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% 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 online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
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 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#25. El Burrito Loco
- Rating: 4.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3263 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Village Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 580 Huffman Mill Road Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Salad, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Da Vinci's Table
- Rating: 4.0/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2260 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, American, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Southbound Sandwich Works
- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3328 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Grill 584
- Rating: 4.0/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 710 Huffman Mill Road Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Taaza Bistro
- Rating: 4.0/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3252 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#19. The Tuscany Grille
- Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3557 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: New American, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#18. 3T's Chicken and Shakes
- Rating: 4.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 3519 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Mykonos Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2253 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Mimi's Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4217 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Michelle's Kitchen & Table
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2461 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Biscuitville
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 669 Huffman Mill Road Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Pano's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1218 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Salad, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#12. The Old Sharkey's Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 203 South Anthony St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Little Italy Pizza & Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1441 University Drive Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Tacos Azteca
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 404 Huffman Mill Road Ste 104 Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Prego's Trattoria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (215 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 422 Huffman Mill Road Ste 122 Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Danny's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 110 West Front St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Dixon's Jamaican Taste
- Rating: 4.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Address: 3261 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Burch Bridge Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2303 Burch Bridge Road Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Ferrara Pizza & Pasta
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 3243 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Mixed Rice
- Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3258 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#3. California Burritos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1409 University Drive Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Taqueria El Chimuelo 2
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1118 Vaughn Road Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Il Centro Salumeria
- Rating: 5.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3290 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
