Yelp Just Named the Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026

"Often called 'nonna-stalgia,' this cozy trend encourages diners to step out of their fast-paced lives for old-fashioned, slow-cooked family recipes made with simple ingredients - often served on charmingly mismatched dinnerware in warm settings that remind them of simpler times,"

""Want to relive a visit to Italy, or just be inspired to book one? This Hudson Yards outpostof the acclaimed Danny Meyer restaurant empire is the place to have that experience," Yelp shared in its list."

""Yelpers crave the dishes Executive Chef Hillary Sterling lovingly re-creates from her travels through Italy, including the restaurant's best-seller-Rigatoni Alla Gricia (also the most reviewed on Yelp). The lesser-known of four classic Roman pasta dishes (along with cacio e pepe, carbonara, and amatriciana), the gricia delights with simple, pep"

An annual ranking of the nation's top 100 restaurants used review volume and ratings to determine placements. Major trends include Grandma-core comfort cooking, round-the-clock sandwiches, and a strong presence of Japanese sushi, with ten spots on the list. Several top restaurants preserve formal white-tablecloth dining rooms for special-occasion meals. Italian restaurants dominate the rankings, with Ci Siamo in New York City awarded the top position. Executive Chef Hillary Sterling's recreated Italian dishes receive heavy attention. Rigatoni Alla Gricia is the most reviewed dish at Ci Siamo and exemplifies simple, traditional Roman pasta flavors.

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