Highest-rated restaurants in Youngstown 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 from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations鈥�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 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鈥攂oth new and long-standing鈥攖o try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Youngstown, according to 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. Uptown Pizza Shops

- Rating: 4.1/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2940 Belmont Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
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#29. Shakers Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4520 Belmont Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: American, Dance Clubs, Pubs
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#28. Calaveras Mexican Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 5511 Silica Road Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. Aqua Pazzo

- Rating: 4.2/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 492 Mcclurg Road Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Italian
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#26. Senor Jalapeno - Youngstown

- Rating: 4.2/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4055 Belmont Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. Pressed Coffee Bar and Eatery

- Rating: 4.2/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 215 Lincoln Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#24. Shang Hai River

- Rating: 4.2/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 945 Boardman Canfield Road Ste 13 Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Chinese
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#23. Westside Bowl

- Rating: 4.2/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 2617 Mahoning Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Bowling, Music Venues
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#22. C's Waffles Boardman

- Rating: 4.2/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6526 South Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: New American, Waffles
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#21. Wedgewood Fernando's Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6200 South Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Bars
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#20. Royal Oaks Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 924 Oak St. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Bars, American, Barbecue
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#19. Bruno Bros Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8381 Market St. Ste 3 Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
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#18. Riser Tavern and Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1135 West Western Reserve Road Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Pubs, American
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#17. West 34

- Rating: 4.3/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 34 West Federal St. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. Cornersburg Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3518 Canfield Road Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Italian
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#15. Westgate Pizza Company

- Rating: 4.3/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8590 Glenwood Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
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#14. El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

- Rating: 4.4/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3632 Belmont Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. K'nafa

- Rating: 4.4/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3129 Belmont Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
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#12. Scarsella's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4151 Market St. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Italian
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#11. Izumi Japanese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 840 Boardman Poland Road Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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#10. Norma's Casa de Tacos

- Rating: 4.4/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8051 Market St. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. Aladdin's Eatery - Boardman

- Rating: 4.4/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7325 South Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Middle Eastern
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#8. Kravitz Delicatessen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3135 Belmont Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
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#7. Tebo's Caribbean Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 4150 Market St. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Caribbean
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#6. Uptown Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 6041 Market St. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
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#5. Taste of India

- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 3707 Belmont Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Indian
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#4. Ely's To Go

- Rating: 4.6/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 850 East Western Reserve Road Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Vegan
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#3. Sweet Melissa's

- Rating: 4.6/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6810 Market St. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Comfort Food, Sandwiches, Salad
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#2. Jimmy's Italian Food Specialties

- Rating: 4.7/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3230 Belmont Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Italian
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#1. StoneFruit Coffee

- Rating: 4.7/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8414 Market St. Ste 2 Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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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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