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#30. Bello's Pub & Grill
- Rating: 4.3/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 376 Market St. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: American, Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated restaurants in Newark 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 Newark, 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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#29. JJ's Hot Dog Truck
- Rating: 4.3/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 230 Bloomfield Ave. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
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#28. BulgogiZip
- Rating: 4.3/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 562 Broad St. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Barbecue, Chicken Wings, Korean
- Read more on Yelp
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#27. The Green Chicpea
- Rating: 4.4/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 59 Halsey St. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Salad, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp
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#26. Burke's Tavern
- Rating: 4.4/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 150 Lafayette St. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: New American, Bars, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
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#25. Ramen Gami
- Rating: 4.4/5 (270 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Sussex Ave. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Ramen, Sushi Bars, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
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#24. La Cocina
- Rating: 4.4/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 61 New St. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
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#23. Dario's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (248 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 20 Academy St. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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#22. Sihana Café
- Rating: 4.4/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 71 Ferry St. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
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#21. Afro Taco
- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 761 Elizabeth Ave. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Food Trucks, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
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#20. Uncle Willie's Wings
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 1036 Bergen St. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
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#19. Blueprint Cafe Lounge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 369 Raymond Blvd. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
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#18. Go Go Curry Newark
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 1 William St. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Japanese Curry, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
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#17. Teixeira's Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (317 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 184 Ferry St. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Portuguese
- Read more on Yelp
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#16. Deluxe Diner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 561 Broad St. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Cafes, Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
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#15. Tossed NJ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 89 Mulberry St. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Salad, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
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#14. Resa Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12 Lock St. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Chicken Wings, American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#13. Sabor Unido
- Rating: 4.5/5 (538 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 77 Jefferson St. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Portuguese, Brazilian
- Read more on Yelp
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#12. The Yard - Newark
- Rating: 4.6/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 55 Park Place Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: American, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#11. Casa d'Paco
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1026 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 73 Warwick St. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Spanish, Tapas Bars, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
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#10. Taino's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 85 Halsey St. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Puerto Rican, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#9. Caffe Espresso Italia
- Rating: 4.6/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 310 Adams St. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Italian, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
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#8. Brick City Market
- Rating: 4.6/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 946 Broad St. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, American, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp
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#7. Pita square
- Rating: 4.6/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 95 Halsey St. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Halal, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp
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#6. El Paisa Happy Chicken
- Rating: 4.6/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 119 Bloomfield Ave. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp
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#5. O Pipo Tavern
- Rating: 4.6/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 351 Chestnut St. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Portuguese, Seafood, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#4. Five Corners Ristorante
- Rating: 4.6/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 10 Wilson Ave. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
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#3. North Newark Barbeque
- Rating: 4.7/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 344 Bloomfield Ave. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Portuguese, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
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#2. Konoz Restaurant
- Rating: 4.8/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16 Clinton St. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Empanadas, Comfort Food, Puerto Rican
- Read more on Yelp
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#1. Urban Vegan
- Rating: 4.9/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 915 Broad St. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Vegan
- 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.
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