Best Restaurants in Reno (2025)

Hani and TJ Cho’s lively Korean-fusion hub anchors Midtown with dolsot bibimbap, bulgogi pasta, and smart cocktails. Praised by local food writers and named to a recent Yelp Top 100 list, it’s a consistent favorite for visitors and locals alike.

A Reno institution since 1967, this family-style Basque hall serves lamb chops, oxtails, and the famed picon punch at communal tables. Featured by national outlets and honored locally, it’s a living slice of Northern Nevada’s Basque heritage.

Chef-owner Bill Gilbert’s riverfront bistro is Reno’s longtime address for escargots, duck confit, and a deep wine list. Readers of Reno News & Review consistently vote it Best French Restaurant for classic technique and intimate ambiance.

Chef Mark Estee’s downtown gathering place champions Northern Nevada farms with house charcuterie, pastas, and a retail market. Frequently cited by travel editors for showcasing regional ingredients, it’s a reliable, locally rooted all-rounder.

CIA-trained owners Aubrey and Tyler O’Laskey elevated Reno’s pastry game with photogenic croissants, breads, and tartines; Food & Wine highlighted Perenn as emblematic of the city’s rise. A new museum café broadens its cultural footprint in 2025.

This organic, vegetarian North Indian spot serves a fixed, bottomless thali built around seasonal produce from local farms. Its simple format, fair pricing, and community ties make it a downtown essential for plant-forward comfort.

Reno’s first Ethiopian restaurant keeps tradition alive with injera-centered platters and, by request, coffee ceremonies. Travel Nevada and local editors spotlight it for distinct flavors and one-of-a-kind cultural hospitality in the region.

A Midtown favorite for seasonal small plates and craft drinks, Centro brings a metropolitan energy to Reno’s tapas scene. Edible Reno-Tahoe recommends it for shareable plates, a strong bar program, and a convivial back patio.

Set in the historic Riverside Hotel building, this independent standby pairs riverfront patio views with contemporary American comfort. Voted Best Reno Restaurant by Reno News & Review readers in 2024, it’s a downtown mainstay.

Chef Sergio Romero blends Mexican roots with global touches—think octopus, ribeye tacos, and creative veg dishes—energizing the Wells Avenue corridor. Recognized on Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat, it reflects Reno’s cross-cultural momentum.

Detroit-style pies with crunchy caramelized edges and housemade sauces have earned citywide loyalty and national nods. Backed by Yelp’s 2025 Top 100 recognition, this independent pizzeria radiates neighborhood spirit as much as molten cheese.

A kinetic, chef-driven izakaya fueling Reno’s late-night palate with yakitori, ramen, and creative small plates. Frequently cited by local critics and readers’ polls, it offers a bold, high-energy counterpoint to the city’s comfort classics.