Highest-rated restaurants in Trenton 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 Trenton, 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. 1911 Smoke House Barbeque

- Rating: 4.0/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11 West Front St. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Barbecue, Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Homestead Inn

- Rating: 4.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 800 Kuser Road Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Italian, Steakhouses, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Sabor Latino

- Rating: 4.0/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 293 Ashmore Ave. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Latin American
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Chicken Holiday

- Rating: 4.1/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1865 North Olden Avenue Ext Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. NJ Weedman's Joint

- Rating: 4.1/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 322 East State St. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Jojo's Tavern

- Rating: 4.1/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2677 Nottingham Way Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza, American, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. First & Ten Sports Pub

- Rating: 4.1/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1961 Hamilton Ave. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Sports Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Nino's Pizzarama

- Rating: 4.1/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1937 Chambers St. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Covello's Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 308 South Broad St. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Taqueria El Mariachi

- Rating: 4.2/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 109 South Olden Ave. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Sub Maria's Deli

- Rating: 4.2/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1305 Nottingham Way Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Delis, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. The Hummingbird Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 29 South Warren St. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Porfirio's Rt 33 Market & Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1600 Hwy 33 Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Specialty Food, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Chiarello's Hamilton Food Market

- Rating: 4.2/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1624 Hamilton Ave. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Caterers, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Afghan Kabob and Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 888 Hwy 33 Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Afghan, Indian, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Guatelinda Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1234 South Clinton Ave. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Chencha Y Chole

- Rating: 4.3/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 865 South Broad St. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Pho Kim

- Rating: 4.4/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 729 Brunswick Ave. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Sandwiches, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Stella's Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 202 Scotch Road Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Blue Danube Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 538 Adeline St. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: German, Hungarian, Polish
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. La Cabana Bakeshop & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3 Dayton St. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Latin American, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. The Big Easy

- Rating: 4.4/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 111 South Warren St. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: American, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Halal Brothers

- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 503 Hamilton Ave. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Halal, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Classic Sub Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1164 Hwy 33 Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Singh's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 2611 Whitehorse Hamilton Sq Road Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Skil-Lit Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 113 South Warren St. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Annie's Hot On D Spot Roti Shop

- Rating: 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1469 Nottingham Way Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Gyro Express

- Rating: 4.8/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7 East State St. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Afghan, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Que Rico

- Rating: 4.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 31 George Dye Road Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. One Up One Down Coffee

- Rating: 4.9/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 750 Cass St. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, 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.