Albertine

Neighborhood: Uptown |  Cuisine: International |  Price Range: $$$$
Overall Rating: 4.5

UP’s 2025 Restaurant of the Year stands out on all factors

Puerta

Neighborhood: Cherry-Elizabeth-Midtown |  Cuisine: Mexican |  Price Range: $$$
Overall Rating: 4

A destination spot for those looking for rich Mexican flavors and an extensive tequila/mezcal selection

Chapter 6

Neighborhood: South End |  Cuisine: International |  Price Range: $$$
Overall Rating: 3.5

The latest restaurant from Rare Roots Hospitality travels the Mediterranean

Ever Andalo

Neighborhood: NoDa-Villa Heights |  Cuisine: Italian |  Price Range: $$$
Overall Rating: 3

An Italian concept in NoDa with a notable beverage program

Mariposa

Neighborhood: Uptown |  Cuisine: New Southern |  Price Range: $$$
Overall Rating: 3

A reformatted Halcyon offers a great uptown vibe, solid international menu

Supperland

Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood-Belmont |  Cuisine: Southern |  Price Range: $$$
Overall Rating: 4.5

A church potluck-style Southern steakhouse from the owners of Haberdish

Merchant & Trade

Neighborhood: Uptown |  Cuisine: American |  Price Range: $$$
Overall Rating: 3

A hip cocktail bar on top of the Uptown Kimpton

The Crunkleton

Neighborhood: Cherry-Elizabeth-Midtown |  Cuisine: New Southern |  Price Range: $$$$
Overall Rating: 3.5

A cocktail bar and restaurant from North Carolina’s most well-known bartender

Haberdish

Neighborhood: NoDa-Villa Heights |  Cuisine: Southern |  Price Range: $
Overall Rating: 4

A small menu draws big crowds for its fried chicken served in a fun atmosphere

Kindred

Neighborhood: Lake area |  Cuisine: New American |  Price Range: $$$
Overall Rating: 4.5

Approachable yet innovative small plates served with heart