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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Paterson, NJ by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Al-Basha Restaurant Dine-In Only with a 4.7-star rating from 3,799 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Romo Restaurant and Seagull Mediterranean Seafood. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Paterson is 4.5 stars from 2,064 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Paterson range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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20
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4.5★
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2,064
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May 17, 2026
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Top Rated Restaurants
Al-Basha Restaurant Dine-In Only
387 Crooks Ave, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA
Romo Restaurant
177 3rd Ave, Paterson, NJ 07514, USA
Seagull Mediterranean Seafood
864 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA
Restaurants Rankings in Paterson, NJ
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Al-Basha Restaurant Dine-In Only387 Crooks Ave, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA | 4.7★ | 3,799 |
| #2 | Romo Restaurant177 3rd Ave, Paterson, NJ 07514, USA | 4.7★ | 2,732 |
| #3 | Seagull Mediterranean Seafood864 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA | 4.8★ | 783 |
| #4 | NOCHES DE COLOMBIA PATERSON365 21st Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501, USA | 4.4★ | 2,269 |
| #5 | Hacienda Campos102 McLean Blvd, Paterson, NJ 07514, USA | 4.4★ | 2,147 |
| #6 | Leña y Carbón Bar & Lounge201 Market St, Paterson, NJ 07505, USA | 4.5★ | 3,312 |
| #7 | Toros1083 Main St # 1, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA | 4.4★ | 1,198 |
| #8 | La Chiflada NJ62 Dover St, Paterson, NJ 07501, USA | 4.5★ | 4,172 |
| #9 | Bonfire Mofongo House and Lounge999 Market St, Paterson, NJ 07513, USA | 4.4★ | 3,910 |
| #10 | Abu Rass Restaurant1057 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA | 4.4★ | 3,828 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Restaurants in Paterson
NOCHES DE COLOMBIA PATERSON
365 21st Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501, USA
Hacienda Campos
102 McLean Blvd, Paterson, NJ 07514, USA
Leña y Carbón Bar & Lounge
201 Market St, Paterson, NJ 07505, USA
Toros
1083 Main St # 1, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA
La Chiflada NJ
62 Dover St, Paterson, NJ 07501, USA
Bonfire Mofongo House and Lounge
999 Market St, Paterson, NJ 07513, USA
Abu Rass Restaurant
1057 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA
La Chata Restaurant Paterson
336 Chamberlain Ave, Paterson, NJ 07502, USA
Istanbul Grill House Turkish Restaurant
978 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA
La Casa Del Mofongo
152 23rd Ave, Paterson, NJ 07513, USA
Star Pide
1059 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA
The Barrow House
1296 Van Houten Ave, Clifton, NJ 07013, USA
Al-Basha Take-Out
1076 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA
Cafecito Restaurant
27 Park Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501, USA
Reem Alsham
869 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA
Jacksonville
325 Grand St, Paterson, NJ 07501, USA
Donde La Tía Helen Restaurant
15 Fair St mall, Paterson, NJ 07501, USA
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