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Best Restaurants in Elizabeth, NJ
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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Elizabeth, NJ by the RNM Score — a 0–100 rating built from Google ratings, review volume, sentiment, and profile completeness. The top-ranked is DEL PORTO ITALIAN RESTAURANT with a 4.9-star rating from 4,022 Google reviews and an RNM Score of 87/100. Also in the top tier: Don Felix Bar & Restaurant and La Roca Restaurant. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Elizabeth is 4.5 stars from 3,168 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Elizabeth range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated June 10, 2026 · RNM Score = ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
Best Overall
Minhoto Restaurant
Minhoto Restaurant stands out as the top-ranked choice, consistently praised for its authentic Portuguese cuisine and welcoming atmosphere.
Most Reviewed
Valenca Restaurant
A high number of reviews signals widespread popularity and reliability, helping you gauge overall customer satisfaction.
With a variety of cuisines from Portuguese to Italian, consider your dining preference and check recent reviews for each restaurant to find the best fit for your occasion.
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4.5★
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Jun 10, 2026
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Top Rated Restaurants
Exceptional 4.9-star rating from over 4,000 Google reviews.
91 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07206, USAThis Elizabeth restaurant earns an exceptional 4.8★ from over 5,000 reviews.
559 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07206, USAElizabeth, NJ restaurant with a 4.7-star rating from over 3,000 reviews.
147 Elmora Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USARestaurants Rankings in Elizabeth, NJ
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | DEL PORTO ITALIAN RESTAURANT91 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07206, USA | 4.9★ | 4,022 |
| #2 | Don Felix Bar & Restaurant559 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07206, USA | 4.8★ | 5,130 |
| #3 | La Roca Restaurant147 Elmora Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA | 4.7★ | 3,094 |
| #4 | Valenca Restaurant665 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, USA | 4.5★ | 6,984 |
| #5 | Rancho Mateo Colombian Steakhouse248 Morris Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, USA | 4.3★ | 6,211 |
| #6 | Tiki Mojito525 Bayway, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA | 4.7★ | 2,274 |
| #7 | Olga's Place214 LT Glenn Zamorski Dr, Elizabeth, NJ 07206, USA | 4.4★ | 1,668 |
| #8 | Minhoto Restaurant851 E Jersey St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, USA | 4.5★ | 1,068 |
| #9 | El Nacho’s Cantina Mexican Restaurant and Bar746 Carlton St #752, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA | 4.6★ | 6,192 |
| #10 | Noches de Colombia545 Bayway, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA | 4.4★ | 6,009 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
All Restaurants in Elizabeth
A popular Elizabeth restaurant with 4.5 stars from nearly 7,000 Google reviews.
665 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, USA
A solid 4.3-star rating from over 6,200 Google reviews makes this a trusted local choice.
248 Morris Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, USA
4.7 stars from over 2,200 Google reviews, reflecting strong, consistent customer satisfaction.
525 Bayway, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA
Solid 4.4-star rating from over 1,600 Google reviews in Elizabeth.
214 LT Glenn Zamorski Dr, Elizabeth, NJ 07206, USA
A popular Elizabeth restaurant with 4.5 stars from over 1,000 Google reviews.
851 E Jersey St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, USA
A popular Elizabeth restaurant with 4.6 stars from over six thousand reviews.
746 Carlton St #752, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA
A solid 4.4-star rating from over 6,000 Google reviews confirms consistent quality.
545 Bayway, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA
Rated 4.3 stars from thousands of Google reviews.
582 Morris Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, USA
Rated 4.3 stars from over 3,400 Google reviews in Elizabeth.
545 Morris Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, USA
Trusted by thousands, this Elizabeth restaurant earns a strong 4.5-star average rating.
262 Morris Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, USA
Rated 4.6 stars from thousands of reviews in Elizabeth.
157 E Westfield Ave, Roselle Park, NJ 07204, USA
A solid 4.3-star rating from over 2,400 Google reviews in Elizabeth.
658 Van Buren Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, USA
A highly rated local favorite with 4.6 stars from over 1,400 reviews.
630 Clarkson Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA
Shoppers praise this spot with a solid 4.0 stars from over a thousand reviews.
331 Morris Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, USA
4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, a popular Elizabeth dining choice.
306 Morris Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, USA
Exceptional 4.8-star rating from over 600 authentic Google reviews.
520 Bayway, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA
Solid 4.3-star rating from hundreds of reviews in Elizabeth, NJ.
27 Westfield Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, USA
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Restaurants in Elizabeth, NJ — Compared
| # | Business | RNM Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DEL PORTO ITALIAN RESTAURANT | 87/100 | 4.9 ★ | 4,022 |
| 2 | Don Felix Bar & Restaurant | 85/100 | 4.8 ★ | 5,130 |
| 3 | La Roca Restaurant | 83/100 | 4.7 ★ | 3,094 |
| 4 | Valenca Restaurant | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 6,984 |
| 5 | Rancho Mateo Colombian Steakhouse | 76/100 | 4.3 ★ | 6,211 |
| 6 | Tiki Mojito | 83/100 | 4.7 ★ | 2,274 |
| 7 | Olga's Place | 78/100 | 4.4 ★ | 1,668 |
| 8 | Minhoto Restaurant | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 1,068 |
| 9 | El Nacho’s Cantina Mexican Restaurant and Bar | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 6,192 |
| 10 | Noches de Colombia | 78/100 | 4.4 ★ | 6,009 |
Ranked by RatingsNearMe Score · ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · June 2026
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