Best Restaurants in Salt Lake City (2025)

Downtown’s modern brasserie since 2010, beloved for housemade pastas, local sourcing, and a lively open kitchen. Frequently praised by Utah food writers and a reliable marker of SLC’s dining renaissance.

A serene, garden‑framed dining room for inventive seasonal menus and house breads. Chefs Mike Blocher and Nick Fahs were James Beard semifinalists, and critics cite Table X among the city’s most ambitious kitchens.

Chef Andrew and Angie Fuller’s intimate spot channels Utah’s seasons into playful, artful plates. Named a Best Restaurant in 2025 by Salt Lake Magazine and praised by local critics for heart and technique.

In the Marmalade neighborhood, Arlo’s chef‑driven menu blends global ideas with Utah produce. Included among Salt Lake Magazine’s 2025 winners and often cited by local writers for elegant, unfussy creativity.

Modern Greek meze and hospitality from Manoli and Katrina Katsanevas. A 2025 James Beard Outstanding Hospitality semifinalist and a Salt Lake Magazine Best Restaurant, celebrated for heartfelt service and bright, shareable dishes.

A polished Post District showpiece with a wood‑fired grill, raw bar, and deep wine list. Chef Nick Zocco’s Southwestern‑tinged cooking earned accolades; Salt Lake Magazine named it Outstanding Restaurant in 2024.

Long considered SLC’s sushi benchmark, with pristine nigiri, creative rolls, and a spirited wait‑list culture. Regularly recommended by local critics; many pair it with a pre‑dinner drink next door at Post Office Place.

Chef Tyler Stokes’ wood‑fired, seasonal cooking draws on Utah farms and global ideas. A neighborhood favorite praised by local food media for polished plates, thoughtful cocktails, and a relaxed, design‑forward room.

Ali Sabbah’s enduring Middle Eastern restaurant offers shawarma, kebabs, and an exceptional Levantine wine selection. Honored with Salt Lake Magazine’s 2025 Golden Spoon for Hospitality and cherished by generations of locals.

A family‑led love letter to Modena with daily house‑made pasta, Italian breads, and warm service. Moved downtown in late 2024 and included among Salt Lake Magazine’s 2025 winners; critics note its elegant growth.

Chef Justin Soelberg’s east‑side sibling focuses on crackly‑thin pizzas and shareable plates, fueled by a loyal neighborhood crowd. Recognized by Salt Lake Magazine editors; locals tout its creative pies and easygoing vibe.

Since 2008, Mahider has introduced SLC to injera‑based feasts and Ethiopian coffee service. Featured by local editors and included on Eater roundups, it’s a welcoming, family‑run standard‑bearer for the city’s East African flavors.