The Best Restaurants and Bars in Reno, Nevada | Eater Vegas

"Ignore the modest nature of the name. Built from the shell of an old funeral home, Cosmo’s Snack Bar is one of the most relevant restaurants in Reno and the best reason to visit the fast-rising Wells Avenue district. Wood-fired pizzas headline the menu, made with a sourdough poolish dough for a pie that’s Neapolitan-esque, but with a thinner, more consistent outer crust. The Rojo Tone is the house favorite — a sweet-and-spicy combination of honey, pepperoni, and pickled jalapeño that isn’t afraid to slather on the red sauce — but a simpler, traditional Margherita does the job nearly as well. Either way, pizzas come stacked on the table atop a Bianco’s tomato can for extra industry cred. Pace yourself. The wood-fired vegetables are the restaurant’s secret weapon, whether it’s the spicy harissa-coated carrots or the whole-roasted head of cauliflower with pistachios and tahini. Everything is ordered at the check-out counter or online. The small, almost sterile bar that flanks the kitchen is where singles are directed to sit and to-go customers wait for orders, often with a draft Negroni to kill time. The flavors for the house-made, soft-serve ice cream change monthly, and there’s always one vegan option." - Rob Kachelriess