Highest-rated restaurants in Youngstown by diners

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January 18, 2024
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Highest-rated restaurants in Youngstown by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.

Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Youngstown, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.

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#7. Aladdin's Eatery - Boardman

- Rating: 4.5/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7325 South Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Izumi Japanese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 840 Boardman Poland Road Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Riser Tavern and Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1135 West Western Reserve Road Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Pubs, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Taste of India

- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 3707 Belmont Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Sweet Melissa's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6810 Market St. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Comfort Food, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Jimmy's Italian Food Specialties

- Rating: 4.5/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3230 Belmont Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Ely's To Go

- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 850 East Western Reserve Road Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.

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