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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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Top Rated Restaurants

4.9(4,022 reviews)

Exceptional 4.9-star rating from over 4,000 Google reviews.

91 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07206, USA
4.8(5,130 reviews)

This Elizabeth restaurant earns an exceptional 4.8★ from over 5,000 reviews.

559 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07206, USA
4.7(3,094 reviews)

Elizabeth, NJ restaurant with a 4.7-star rating from over 3,000 reviews.

147 Elmora Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA

Restaurants Rankings in Elizabeth, NJ

#BusinessRatingReviews
#1DEL PORTO ITALIAN RESTAURANT91 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07206, USA4.94,022
#2Don Felix Bar & Restaurant559 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07206, USA4.85,130
#3La Roca Restaurant147 Elmora Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA4.73,094
#4Valenca Restaurant665 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, USA4.56,984
#5Rancho Mateo Colombian Steakhouse248 Morris Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, USA4.36,211
#6Tiki Mojito525 Bayway, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA4.72,274
#7Olga's Place214 LT Glenn Zamorski Dr, Elizabeth, NJ 07206, USA4.41,668
#8Minhoto Restaurant851 E Jersey St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, USA4.51,068
#9El Nacho’s Cantina Mexican Restaurant and Bar746 Carlton St #752, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA4.66,192
#10Noches de Colombia545 Bayway, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA4.46,009

Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026

All Restaurants in Elizabeth

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4.5· 6,984 reviews

A popular Elizabeth restaurant with 4.5 stars from nearly 7,000 Google reviews.

665 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, USA

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4.3· 6,211 reviews

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

6
4.7· 2,274 reviews

4.7 stars from over 2,200 Google reviews, reflecting strong, consistent customer satisfaction.

525 Bayway, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA

7
4.4· 1,668 reviews

Solid 4.4-star rating from over 1,600 Google reviews in Elizabeth.

214 LT Glenn Zamorski Dr, Elizabeth, NJ 07206, USA

8
4.5· 1,068 reviews

A popular Elizabeth restaurant with 4.5 stars from over 1,000 Google reviews.

851 E Jersey St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, USA

9
4.6· 6,192 reviews

A popular Elizabeth restaurant with 4.6 stars from over six thousand reviews.

746 Carlton St #752, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA

10
4.4· 6,009 reviews

A solid 4.4-star rating from over 6,000 Google reviews confirms consistent quality.

545 Bayway, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA

11
4.3· 3,708 reviews

Rated 4.3 stars from thousands of Google reviews.

582 Morris Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, USA

12
4.3· 3,474 reviews

Rated 4.3 stars from over 3,400 Google reviews in Elizabeth.

545 Morris Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, USA

13
4.5· 3,430 reviews

Trusted by thousands, this Elizabeth restaurant earns a strong 4.5-star average rating.

262 Morris Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, USA

14
4.6· 2,925 reviews

Rated 4.6 stars from thousands of reviews in Elizabeth.

157 E Westfield Ave, Roselle Park, NJ 07204, USA

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4.3· 2,407 reviews

A solid 4.3-star rating from over 2,400 Google reviews in Elizabeth.

658 Van Buren Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, USA

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4.6· 1,469 reviews

A highly rated local favorite with 4.6 stars from over 1,400 reviews.

630 Clarkson Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA

17
4.0· 1,180 reviews

Shoppers praise this spot with a solid 4.0 stars from over a thousand reviews.

331 Morris Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, USA

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4.5· 1,090 reviews

4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, a popular Elizabeth dining choice.

306 Morris Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, USA

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4.8· 612 reviews

Exceptional 4.8-star rating from over 600 authentic Google reviews.

520 Bayway, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA

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4.3· 414 reviews

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

#BusinessRNM ScoreRatingReviews
1DEL PORTO ITALIAN RESTAURANT87/1004.9 ★4,022
2Don Felix Bar & Restaurant85/1004.8 ★5,130
3La Roca Restaurant83/1004.7 ★3,094
4Valenca Restaurant80/1004.5 ★6,984
5Rancho Mateo Colombian Steakhouse76/1004.3 ★6,211
6Tiki Mojito83/1004.7 ★2,274
7Olga's Place78/1004.4 ★1,668
8Minhoto Restaurant80/1004.5 ★1,068
9El Nacho’s Cantina Mexican Restaurant and Bar82/1004.6 ★6,192
10Noches de Colombia78/1004.4 ★6,009

Ranked by RatingsNearMe Score · ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · June 2026

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About This Restaurants Directory — Elizabeth, NJ

This page lists and ranks 20 restaurants serving Elizabeth, NJ as of June 2026. The average verified rating across all listings is 4.5 stars, with an average of 3,168 customer reviews per business. The top-ranked restaurants in Elizabeth by our algorithm is DEL PORTO ITALIAN RESTAURANT (4.9 stars, 4,022 reviews). Restaurants in Elizabeth range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).

RatingsNearMe uses a transparent, data-driven ranking algorithm that weighs star rating (35%), review volume (30%), customer sentiment analysis (20%), profile completeness (10%), and availability signals (5%). Rankings are not for sale — Featured Partner businesses pay for enhanced visibility but must earn their position through real customer reviews. Data sourced from Google Business listings and updated regularly.

How to choose a restaurants in Elizabeth: Look for businesses with 4.5+ stars, 50+ reviews, proper licensing and insurance, and transparent pricing. Get at least 3 quotes for any project over $500. Verify credentials with the NJ licensing board before hiring.

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