5 Best Restaurants in Reno NV
Updated 11 October 2026 · 33 restaurants in Reno NV considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five restaurants in Reno NV that Google reviewers rate most highly. It suits anyone deciding where to eat in the city, from a quick lunch to a relaxed dinner. Places were ranked by Google rating, weighted by the number of reviews, and only businesses with at least 300 reviews qualified. 33 qualifying businesses were considered. Each entry notes the cuisine, Google hours and price range where listed, and themes that reviewers mention.
#1
Smiling with Hope Pizza
★ 4.8 (675 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Smiling with Hope Pizza is a pizza restaurant on Lakeside Drive rated 4.8 on Google from 675 reviews. The price range is not listed, and the restaurant is closed on Mondays. Reviewers mention New York style pizza, a crisp crust and garlic knots, along with a clean dining room. Some say it gets busy, so a short wait is possible. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet.
Best for: New York style pizza and garlic knots
- Address
- 6135 Lakeside Dr #101, Reno, NV 89509, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–8 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11:30 am–8 pm; Sun 11 am–5 pm; Thu 11:30 am–8 pm; Tue 11:30 am–8 pm; Wed 11:30 am–8 pm
#2
Papa What You Cooking
★ 4.8 (447 Google reviews)Soul food restaurant$10–20 per person
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Papa What You Cooking is a soul food restaurant tucked into the basement at 50 South Virginia Street. It holds a 4.8 Google rating from 447 reviews, with a price range of $10 to $20. Hours run Tuesday through Saturday, and it is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Reviewers mention tender oxtails, greens with a kick, and a menu that includes oxtail po boys and cookies. Google also lists takeout, delivery and wheelchair-accessible seating.
Best for: Southern soul food and oxtails
- Address
- In The Basement, 50 S Virginia St #21, Reno, NV 89501, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–6 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–6 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–6 pm; Tue 10 am–6 pm; Wed 10 am–6 pm
#3
Pizza Guys
★ 4.8 (375 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Pizza Guys is a pizza restaurant on East Plumb Lane with a 4.8 Google rating from 375 reviews. It is open every day, closing at 10 pm on most days and 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers highlight a meal deal with a large calzone and a drink, plus lemon pepper wings with a crispy coating. Several say the staff is welcoming. The price range is not listed.
Best for: Calzones, wings and pizza value
- Address
- 395 E Plumb Ln #107, Reno, NV 89502, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–11 pm; Mon 10 am–10 pm; Sat 10 am–11 pm; Sun 10 am–10 pm; Thu 10 am–10 pm; Tue 10 am–10 pm; Wed 10 am–10 pm
#4
Arario Midtown
★ 4.7 (1,170 Google reviews)Fusion restaurant
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Arario Midtown serves Korean fusion dishes on the second floor at 777 South Center Street. It has a 4.7 Google rating from 1,170 reviews and is closed on Tuesdays. Reviewers mention attentive service, a festive touch for celebrations, and dishes such as beef short rib galbi and stone pot bibimbap. One reviewer advised booking through OpenTable. Some found the short ribs underwhelming. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking and seating.
Best for: Korean fusion dining, book ahead
- Address
- SECOND FLOOR, 777 S Center St #200, Reno, NV 89501, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–9 pm; Sun 3–9 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#5
Mexcal
★ 4.7 (1,081 Google reviews)Mexican restaurant
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Mexcal is a Mexican restaurant on South Virginia Street rated 4.7 on Google from 1,081 reviews. It is closed on Sundays and open most other days from late morning into the evening. Reviewers praise the small shareable plates, tacos dorados and tostadas, and salsas with good flavor. Some find the food a little pricey and the tables close together. Google lists wheelchair-accessible entrances.
Best for: Shareable plates and creative tacos
- Address
- 516 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 33 restaurants in Reno NV 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
- 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?
Smiling with Hope Pizza ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 675 reviews. Papa What You Cooking is second at 4.8 from 447 reviews.
Which restaurants in Reno NV are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Pizza Guys, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Papa What You Cooking $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Papa What You Cooking.
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