Highest-rated restaurants in Altoona 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 Altoona, 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. Great China Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 525 East 25th Ave. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Little Tokyo

- Rating: 3.6/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 2720 Plank Road Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Ramen, Sushi Bars, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Nicoletta's Family Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1700 8th Ave. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Breakfast & Brunch, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. LongHorn Steakhouse

- Rating: 3.6/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 333 West Plank Road Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Steakhouses, American, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3315 Pleasant Valley Blvd. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

- Rating: 3.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3300 Pleasant Valley Blvd. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

- Rating: 3.8/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 Charlotte Drive Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Aki Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi

- Rating: 3.8/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 267 Park Hills Plz Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Lena's Cafe

- Rating: 3.9/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2000 8th Ave. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Allegro Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3926 Broad Ave. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Marzoni's Brick Oven & Brewery

- Rating: 3.9/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1830 East Pleasant Valley Blvd. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Breweries, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. La Fiesta Mexican Bar & Grille

- Rating: 4.1/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3312 Pleasant Valley Blvd. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Al's Tavern

- Rating: 4.1/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2831 8th Ave. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. 29th St. Pizza, Subs and More

- Rating: 4.1/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 2900 5th St. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. The Knickerbocker Tavern

- Rating: 4.1/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3957 6th Ave. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Beer Bar, Gastropubs, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. JJ Hadley & Co Brewers

- Rating: 4.1/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1400 11th Ave. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Breweries
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Texas Hot Dogs

- Rating: 4.2/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 101 58th St. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Jack & Georges

- Rating: 4.3/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2400 4th Ave. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pubs, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Mama Randazzo's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1600 Broadway St. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Altoona's Original Texas Hotdogs

- Rating: 4.3/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1122 12th Ave. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American, Hot Dogs, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Finelli's Italian Villa

- Rating: 4.3/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1808 4th Ave. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Plaza Azteca

- Rating: 4.4/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 2900 Plank Road Ste 3 Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Greenwood Steak House

- Rating: 4.4/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1523 East Pleasant Valley Blvd. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. The Athenian Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 217 Union Ave. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Tom & Joe's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1201 13th Ave. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Diners, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. The Stone Cellar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 2514 7th Ave. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Seafood, Cocktail Bars, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Jaidee Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 519 East 25th Ave. Ivyside Plaza Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Thai, Vegan, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Mike's Court

- Rating: 4.7/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1908 5th St. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pubs, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Daily Grind Coffee

- Rating: 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2525 6th Ave. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Aoy Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 3303 6th Ave. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Thai, Gluten-Free, Soup
- 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.