5 Underrated Restaurants in Downtown, Greensboro NC Worth Trying
Updated 11 October 2026 · 11 restaurants in Downtown, Greensboro NC considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers restaurants in Downtown Greensboro, NC, that Google rates 4.4 or higher but that have fewer than 400 reviews. Eleven qualifying businesses were considered, and the five below are ordered by the ranking set for this list. Each entry gives the Google category, address, hours and price range where Google shows them, along with what reviewers mention about food, service and atmosphere. Use the notes to pick a place for a date night, a casual lunch or a quick slice.
#1
Lewis and Elm
★ 4.8 (126 Google reviews)Wine bar$20–30 per person
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Lewis and Elm is a wine bar at 600 S Elm St, rated 4.8 from 126 reviews, with a Google price range of $20 to $30. It is closed on Mondays, opens at 2 pm on Saturdays and 3 pm on Sundays, and runs its other evenings until 9 or 10 pm. Reviewers mention a themed dinner with a performance, a blind wine sampling challenge and a wine flight that changes weekly. Google lists live music, a food bar and a cozy, romantic feel.
Best for: Date nights and wine flights
- Address
- 600 S Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27406, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–11 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 2–11 pm; Sun 3–8 pm; Thu 4–10 pm; Tue 4–9 pm; Wed 4–10 pm
#2
Pangaea Bistro & Bar
★ 4.7 (368 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Pangaea Bistro & Bar is at 230 S Elm St A and is rated 4.7 from 368 reviews. Google does not list a price range. It serves dinner every day, opening at 5 pm, and closes at 9 pm on most days and at 10 pm on Friday and Saturday. Reviewers describe a menu that blends foods from many cultures, with a suggested wine pairing for each dish, and a cocktail a bartender made to suit their taste. Google lists wheelchair-accessible seating and entrance.
Best for: Fusion dinners with wine pairings
- Address
- 230 S Elm St A, Greensboro, NC 27401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10 pm; Mon 5–9 pm; Sat 5–10 pm; Sun 5–9 pm; Thu 5–9 pm; Tue 5–9 pm; Wed 5–9 pm
#3
Don Gala Pizzeria
★ 4.7 (330 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Don Gala Pizzeria is at 1101 W Gate City Blvd, Suite 201, rated 4.7 from 330 reviews. Google does not list a price range. It is open Tuesday through Thursday and Friday, with evening hours from 4:30 pm, and on Saturday from 5 pm, and it is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Reviewers mention a large back burger, funnel fries served as a dessert, and a pizza that one reviewer rated highly. Another reviewer found a salad with wilted lettuce on one visit.
Best for: Pizza and burgers in the evening
- Address
- 1101 W Gate City Blvd #201, Greensboro, NC 27403, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4:30–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 5–10 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 4:30–10 pm; Tue 4:30–10 pm; Wed 4:30–10 pm
#4
In & Out Pizza Slices NY Style
★ 4.7 (156 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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In & Out Pizza Slices NY Style is at 1025 Alamance Church Rd, rated 4.7 from 156 reviews, with a Google price range of $10 to $20. It is open every day from 11 am, closing at 9 pm on most days and at 10 pm on Friday and Saturday. Reviewers mention slices made to order, friendly customer service and a visit where staff offered free samples. One reviewer said the wings had become dry after a change in management. Google lists delivery, kerbside pickup, free parking and good for kids.
Best for: Quick New York style slices for families
- Address
- 1025 Alamance Church Rd, Greensboro, NC 27406, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#5
Cincy's Downtown
★ 4.6 (198 Google reviews)Lunch restaurant
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Cincy's Downtown is a lunch restaurant at 115 E February 1 Pl, rated 4.6 from 198 reviews. Google does not list a price range, and its listed hours show closed every day, so check before visiting. Reviewers mention chili served on a hot dog or over spaghetti, a vegetarian chili option, and food that arrives fast and hot. One group reviewer said the team handled a party of about 60 guests well. Google lists wheelchair-accessible seating and entrance.
Best for: Chili lunches and group orders
- Address
- 115 E February 1 Pl, Greensboro, NC 27401, United States
- Hours
- daily Closed
How we made this list
We looked at 11 restaurants in Downtown, Greensboro NC with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. 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
- Lewis and Elm takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- 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?
Lewis and Elm ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 126 reviews. Pangaea Bistro & Bar is second at 4.7 from 368 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Greensboro NC are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Lewis and Elm, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Lewis and Elm $20–30; In & Out Pizza Slices NY Style $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Lewis and Elm and In & Out Pizza Slices NY Style.
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