Best Restaurants in Roseville (2025)

Roseville’s benchmark for heirloom-corn tortillas and chef-driven tacos. Recognized by the Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand, it pairs inventive fillings with nixtamalized blue corn and a serious salsa bar—an essential stop for modern Mexican in town.

Chef Q Bennett’s Black-owned, modern comfort kitchen draws crowds for Southern-leaning plates, steaks, and celebratory energy. Praised by local food writers and now set at the Galleria, it’s where Roseville goes for a big night out.

Downtown’s European-inspired brewpub anchors the local scene with award-winning beers and an upgraded pub menu—think duck fat fries, burgers ground by Roseville Meat Market, and seasonal plates. Frequently lauded by regional publications for both pints and plates.

A downtown Italian mainstay where wood-fired pies, house pastas, and Friday‑Saturday lasagna reflect family recipes and scratch cooking. Featured by local tourism and praised by area critics for its lively, old‑school spirit and commitment to craft.

Chef Mano Vrapi trained in Florence and channels that precision into thin, wood‑fired pies with Italian 00 flour and San Marzano tomatoes. Voted best pizza in the Sacramento region by the Sacramento Bee’s readers—simple, focused, and local.

Beloved breakfast-and-lunch spot run by four sisters, known for house-cured bacon and the mango-stuffed French toast. Highlighted by the Sacramento Bee and local magazines, it’s a welcoming, community-first café with lines that prove its reputation.

Handmade xiaolongbao and Shanghainese snacks packed before your eyes—one of Roseville’s buzziest recent openings. Celebrated by the Sacramento Bee for precision and range, from truffle pork soup dumplings to wok‑tossed greens and beef noodle soup.

A no‑frills Old Town counter turning out cult‑favorite tri‑tip tacos and hefty sandwiches. Frequently spotlighted by the Sacramento Bee via Yelp national lists, it’s a daytime staple with a smoker on the sidewalk and loyal regulars.

A downtown public house with Portuguese roots—look for heritage specials alongside game‑day fare. Featured by the Sacramento Bee for its poke nachos and neighborhood vibe, it doubles as a gathering spot with local beers and patio music.

A west‑side favorite for fresh fish, pepperfin, and playful rolls that locals swear by. Consistently recognized in Style Magazine’s Best of Roseville and praised by area diners for quality and value—arrive early, as seats fill fast.