5 Best Restaurants in Greensboro NC
Updated 11 October 2026 · 37 restaurants in Greensboro NC considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list ranks the top restaurants in Greensboro NC using Google ratings weighted by review count, with a minimum of 300 reviews per business. It considered 37 qualifying businesses before choosing these five. It is meant for people deciding where to eat in the city, whether they want a special occasion dinner, a slice of pizza or a weekend brunch. Each entry lists the Google category, rating, hours, price range and address, followed by themes from reviewer comments. The order reflects the ranking method only.
#1
Green Valley Grill
★ 4.7 (3,405 Google reviews)Fine dining restaurant$20–30 per person
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Green Valley Grill is a fine dining restaurant at 622 Green Valley Rd, rated 4.7 from 3,405 Google reviews, with a listed price range of $20 to $30. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers takeaway, outdoor seating and a wine list. Reviewers mention an elegant dining room with high ceilings, truffle fries, a lemon and dill chicken skewer and a pistachio cake. Wheelchair-accessible seating and toilets are listed.
Best for: Special occasion dinners and wine lovers
- Address
- 622 Green Valley Rd, Greensboro, NC 27408, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–11 pm; Mon 7 am–10 pm; Sat 7 am–11 pm; Sun 7 am–9:30 pm; Thu 7 am–10 pm; Tue 7 am–10 pm; Wed 7 am–10 pm
#2
Times Square Pizzeria & Italian Eatery Greensboro
★ 4.7 (1,652 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Times Square Pizzeria & Italian Eatery Greensboro is a restaurant at 101 Elmsley Meadows Ln, rated 4.7 from 1,652 Google reviews. It is closed on Mondays and opens at 10 am on other days, with closing times between 9 and 10 pm. Reviewers mention thin, crispy New York style pizza, garlic knots and a wide range of gourmet pies, and they describe the staff as friendly and helpful. Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet are listed.
Best for: Thin crust pizza and garlic knots
- Address
- 101 Elmsley Meadows Ln, Greensboro, NC 27406, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–10 pm; Sun 10 am–9 pm; Thu 10 am–9 pm; Tue 10 am–9 pm; Wed 10 am–9 pm
#3
1618 West
★ 4.7 (839 Google reviews)Seafood restaurant$40–100 per person
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1618 West is a seafood restaurant at 1618 W Friendly Ave, rated 4.7 from 839 Google reviews, with a listed price range of $40 to $100. It serves dinner, with Sunday lunch service, and offers outdoor seating, a private dining room, small plates and a wine list. Reviewers mention attentive servers, a calamari appetizer, well made cocktails and a roulade entree, and describe it as a good spot for date nights and celebrations. Wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating are listed.
Best for: Date nights and celebrations
- Address
- 1618 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27403, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5:30–10 pm; Mon 5:30–9 pm; Sat 5:30–10 pm; Sun 11 am–2 pm, 5:30–9 pm; Thu 5:30–10 pm; Tue 5:30–10 pm; Wed 5:30–10 pm
#4
Slices Pizza by Tony
★ 4.7 (834 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Slices Pizza by Tony is a pizza restaurant at 401 Tate St, rated 4.7 from 834 Google reviews. It is open from 11 am to 10 pm Monday through Saturday and closed on Sundays. The space is small with some seating and a large menu, and reviewers mention pizza by the slice, a chicken parmigiana sandwich and fries. Reviewers also describe fresh ingredients and a team that seems to care about its food. Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet are listed.
Best for: Quick slices and a large menu
- Address
- 401 Tate St, Greensboro, NC 27403, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–10 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
#5
Chez Genèse
★ 4.7 (820 Google reviews)Brunch restaurant$20–30 per person
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Chez Genèse is a brunch restaurant at 616 S Elm St, rated 4.7 from 820 Google reviews, with a listed price range of $20 to $30. It serves breakfast and brunch, opening at 8 am on weekdays and 8:30 am on weekends, and it identifies as women-owned. Reviewers mention lemon ricotta pancakes, smoked salmon, seasonal iced coffee and fresh bacon. Some note the menu does not offer traditional French dishes, while others say it suits dates or small family gatherings. Wheelchair-accessible entrance and toilet are listed.
Best for: Brunch and pancakes
- Address
- 616 S Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27406, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–2 pm, 6–10 pm; Mon 8 am–2 pm; Sat 8:30 am–3 pm; Sun 8:30 am–3 pm; Thu 8 am–2 pm; Tue 8 am–2 pm; Wed 8 am–2 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 37 restaurants in Greensboro NC with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by weighted Google rating across the city, 300 reviews minimum. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Book ahead at Green Valley Grill: Google lists reservations as required.
- For an early start, Chez Genèse opens at 6 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Green Valley Grill ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 3,405 reviews. Times Square Pizzeria & Italian Eatery Greensboro is second at 4.7 from 1,652 reviews.
Which restaurants in Greensboro NC are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Green Valley Grill, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Green Valley Grill $20–30; 1618 West $40–100; Chez Genèse $20–30. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Green Valley Grill, 1618 West and Chez Genèse.
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