5 Underrated Restaurants in Downtown, Reno NV Worth Trying
Updated 11 October 2026 · 7 restaurants in Downtown, Reno NV considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide highlights restaurants that Google rates 4.4 or higher but that have received fewer than 400 reviews, so their ratings rest on a smaller group of diners. The five places are ordered by rating, and each entry shows the listed hours, the price range where one is given, and the themes reviewers mention. Because review counts are low, the entries are best read as early impressions rather than settled judgments. Seven qualifying businesses were considered for this guide, and hours should be checked before a visit.
#1
Pasta Fresca Downtown
★ 4.9 (44 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$20–30 per person
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Pasta Fresca Downtown is an Italian restaurant on South Center Street with a 4.9 rating from 44 reviews and a price range of $20 to $30. It is open most days from 11 am to 9 pm. Its features include dine-in, delivery, a bar on site, wine, dessert and vegan and vegetarian options. Reviewers mention spaghetti with meatballs, shrimp scampi, a pink spicy vodka sauce and tiramisu, along with quick service and attentive staff.
Best for: Fresh pasta with vegan options
- Address
- 490 S Center St, Reno, NV 89501, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–9 pm; Sun 12 am–6 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#2
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 rating from 375 reviews. It is open daily from 10 am, closing at 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at 10 pm on other days. It lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention a meal deal for $13 with a large calzone and a drink, lemon pepper dry rub wings and friendly staff. Several said the pizza felt fresh.
Best for: Calzones and wings at good 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
#3
DOPO Pizza & Pasta
★ 4.6 (395 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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DOPO Pizza & Pasta is a pizza restaurant on South Center Street with a 4.6 rating from 395 reviews. It is open Monday to Friday for lunch from 11 am to 3 pm and for dinner from 5 pm to 10 pm, and on weekends from 4 pm to 10 pm. Its listing includes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention a large patio, pizza that is not heavy, good wine pairings and fresh ingredients. Several recommend a reservation because weekend afternoons get busy.
Best for: Patio dining with wine pairings
- Address
- 190 S Center St, Reno, NV 89501, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm; Mon 11 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm; Sat 4–10 pm; Sun 4–10 pm; Thu 11 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm; Tue 11 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm; Wed 11 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm
#4
TORO BRAVO
★ 4.6 (147 Google reviews)Restaurant
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TORO BRAVO is a restaurant on North Sierra Street with a 4.6 rating from 147 reviews. It is open Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 10 pm, Monday to Thursday from 11 am to 9 pm, and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. Its listing includes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention avocado relleno, ceviche, a well-cooked skirt steak, a chicken club with crispy potatoes and complimentary tostadas. Some found the dishes spicier than the menu suggests.
Best for: Latin-style plates and steak
- Address
- 50 N Sierra St #104, Reno, NV 89501, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 10 am–4 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#5
The Pizza Collective
★ 4.5 (195 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$20–30 per person
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The Pizza Collective is a pizza restaurant on West Street with a 4.5 rating from 195 reviews and a price range of $20 to $30. It is open from Wednesday to Sunday from noon to 9 pm and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Its features include outdoor seating, live music, brunch, wine and cocktails. Reviewers mention a Margherita pizza with sourdough crust from the brick oven and beer specials until 5 pm. One reviewer found the entrance hard to spot.
Best for: Brick-oven pizza with beer specials
- Address
- 148 West St, Reno, NV 89501, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 12–9 pm; Sun 12–9 pm; Thu 12–9 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 12–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 7 restaurants in Downtown, Reno NV 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
- Pasta Fresca Downtown 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?
Pasta Fresca Downtown ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 44 reviews. Pizza Guys is second at 4.8 from 375 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, 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: Pasta Fresca Downtown $20–30; The Pizza Collective $20–30. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Pasta Fresca Downtown and The Pizza Collective.
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