Highest-rated cheap eats in Rome by diners

Americans spend a lot of money on eating out鈥攊n 2024, that totaled, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.

Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.

Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.

Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.

compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Rome area using data from . Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (out of 4) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

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Huddle House

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#15. Huddle House

- Rating: 2.7/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 299 Sunset Drive Southeast Rome, Georgia
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American
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Ole Tymer Bar B Que

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#14. Ole Tymer Bar B Que

- Rating: 2.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1000 North Broad St. Southeast Rome, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue
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Moe's Southwest Grill

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#13. Moe's Southwest Grill

- Rating: 2.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 110 Shorter Ave. Northwest Rome, Georgia
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
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Los Portales Mexican Restaurant

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#12. Los Portales Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2439 Shorter Ave. Southwest Rome, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
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Jefferson's

5 / 15

#11. Jefferson's

- Rating: 3.3/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 340 Broad St. Rome, Georgia
- Categories: American
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Chef Chen Buffet

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#10. Chef Chen Buffet

- Rating: 3.4/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 29 Riverbend Drive Rome, Georgia
- Categories: Chinese
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Pasquale's Pizza & Pasta

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#9. Pasquale's Pizza & Pasta

- Rating: 3.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4011 Martha Berry Hwy Northwest Rome, Georgia
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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Pick O' Deli Cafeteria

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#8. Pick O' Deli Cafeteria

- Rating: 3.6/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1403 Dean Ave. Southeast Rome, Georgia
- Categories: Cafes, Southern, Desserts
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Happy Wok

9 / 15

#7. Happy Wok

- Rating: 3.6/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 467 Turner Mccall Blvd. Northeast Rome, Georgia
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Vegetarian
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El Zarape Mexican Restaurant

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#6. El Zarape Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 429 Broad St. Rome, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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Duffy's Deli

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#5. Duffy's Deli

- Rating: 3.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3 Central Plz Rome, Georgia
- Categories: Delis
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Schroeder's New Deli

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#4. Schroeder's New Deli

- Rating: 4.1/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 406 Broad St. Rome, Georgia
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Music Venues
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Jasmine Thai Cuisine

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#3. Jasmine Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1800 Redmond Cir Rome, Georgia
- Categories: Thai
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Swift & Finch Coffee

14 / 15

#2. Swift & Finch Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 600 Broad St. Rome, Georgia
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee Roasteries
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Stanley's On North Broad

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#1. Stanley's On North Broad

- Rating: 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1704 North Broad St. Northeast Rome, Georgia
- Categories: Southern
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 388 metros.

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