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Top-Rated Restaurants in Raleigh, NC
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As of July 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Raleigh, NC by the RNM Score — a 0–100 rating built from Google ratings, review volume, sentiment, and profile completeness. The top-ranked is La Cucina Italiana Raleigh with a 4.8-star rating from 2,040 Google reviews and an RNM Score of 85/100. Also in the top tier: Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern and Birdie's Barroom & Kitchen. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Raleigh is 4.5 stars from 2,807 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Raleigh range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated July 4, 2026 · RNM Score = ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
Best Overall
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
It consistently ranks as a top favorite in Raleigh for its creative Southern comfort food and lively atmosphere.
Most Reviewed
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
A high number of reviews indicates broad popularity and a reliable dining experience that many have enjoyed.
For a well-rounded experience, try Tupelo Honey for Southern classics or Sitti for Mediterranean flavors; reservations are recommended for peak times.
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4.5★
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Top Rated Restaurants
4.8 stars from over 2,000 reviews, a top-rated restaurant in Raleigh.
6552 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612, USAEarned a stellar 4.8-star rating from nearly 1,900 Google reviews.
330 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USARated 4.7 stars from over 1,400 Google reviews, this Raleigh restaurant is highly praised.
150 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USARestaurants Rankings in Raleigh, NC
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | La Cucina Italiana Raleigh6552 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612, USA | 4.8★ | 2,040 |
| #2 | Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern330 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA | 4.8★ | 1,869 |
| #3 | Birdie's Barroom & Kitchen150 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA | 4.7★ | 1,408 |
| #4 | RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Raleigh4120 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609, USA | 4.2★ | 497 |
| #5 | STIR4242 Six Forks Rd #100, Raleigh, NC 27609, USA | 4.4★ | 2,536 |
| #6 | Vidrio500 Glenwood Ave #100, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA | 4.5★ | 2,048 |
| #7 | Madre518 N West St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA | 4.6★ | 894 |
| #8 | Flour and Barrel400 W North St Suite 120, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA | 4.5★ | 809 |
| #9 | The Mill Raleigh3201 Edwards Mill Rd #153, Raleigh, NC 27612, USA | 4.4★ | 433 |
| #10 | Neomonde Mediterranean Raleigh3817 Beryl Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA | 4.6★ | 4,395 |
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A solid 4.2-star rating from nearly 500 Google reviews confirms consistent quality.
4120 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609, USA
Consistently rated 4.4 stars from over 2,500 Google reviews.
4242 Six Forks Rd #100, Raleigh, NC 27609, USA
A top-rated Raleigh restaurant with 4.5 stars from over 2,000 Google reviews.
500 Glenwood Ave #100, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
Rated 4.6 stars from nearly 900 Google reviews, this Raleigh restaurant is highly praised.
518 N West St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
Rated 4.5 stars from over 800 Google reviews, this Raleigh restaurant is a popular choice.
400 W North St Suite 120, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
Rated 4.4 stars from over 400 Google reviews, this Raleigh restaurant is a solid choice.
3201 Edwards Mill Rd #153, Raleigh, NC 27612, USA
This Raleigh restaurant holds a 4.6-star rating from over 4,300 Google reviews.
3817 Beryl Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
With over 4,200 reviews, this Raleigh restaurant maintains an impressive 4.5-star rating.
326 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
Rated 4.3 stars with over 4,000 Google reviews.
425 Oberlin Rd, Raleigh, NC 27605, USA
4.7 stars from over 3,400 Google reviews, reflecting consistent local popularity.
218 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
Rated 4.6 stars from 2,531 Google reviews in Raleigh.
4325 Glenwood Ave Suite 2100, Raleigh, NC 27612, USA
Thousands of reviews give this Raleigh restaurant a 4.5-star rating.
222 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
Known for solid 4.4★ ratings from thousands of Google reviews in Raleigh.
4350 Lassiter at North Hills Ave Suite 118, Raleigh, NC 27609, USA
Rated 4.8 stars from 662 Google reviews in Raleigh.
510 Glenwood Ave #101, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
Rated 4.3 stars from over 8,400 Google reviews, this Raleigh restaurant is well-loved.
328 W Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
A reliable Raleigh favorite, this restaurant holds a solid 4.4-star rating from thousands of reviews.
137 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
A popular Raleigh restaurant with a 4.5-star rating from over 6,800 reviews.
411 W Morgan St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
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Restaurants in Raleigh, NC — Compared
| # | Business | RNM Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Cucina Italiana Raleigh | 85/100 | 4.8 ★ | 2,040 |
| 2 | Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern | 85/100 | 4.8 ★ | 1,869 |
| 3 | Birdie's Barroom & Kitchen | 83/100 | 4.7 ★ | 1,408 |
| 4 | RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Raleigh | 75/100 | 4.2 ★ | 497 |
| 5 | STIR | 78/100 | 4.4 ★ | 2,536 |
| 6 | Vidrio | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 2,048 |
| 7 | Madre | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 894 |
| 8 | Flour and Barrel | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 809 |
| 9 | The Mill Raleigh | 78/100 | 4.4 ★ | 433 |
| 10 | Neomonde Mediterranean Raleigh | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 4,395 |
Ranked by RatingsNearMe Score · ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · July 2026
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