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Where to eat in Roanoke

57 hand-picked places in Roanoke, chosen for people who are in town for something and have one night to get dinner right.

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Top Tables in Roanoke

The River and Rail Restaurant American restaurant · $$$ · Crystal Spring
4.6 stars, 357 reviews. Farm-to-table with Southern roots. Dry-aged duck and grilled octopus.
2201 Crystal Spring Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24014
Lucky Restaurant American restaurant · $$$ · Downtown
4.6 stars, 436 reviews. Small plates and wine, local farm produce, buttermilk fried chicken.
18 Kirk Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24011
Alexander's New American restaurant · $$$ · Downtown
4.7 stars, 351 reviews. 46 years on Jefferson Street. Lamb porterhouse and BBQ shrimp.
105 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24011

Late Night in Roanoke

Texas Tavern American restaurant · $ · Downtown
4.5 stars, 475 reviews. Open 24 hours, cash only, ten stools, century-old chili recipe.
114 Church Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24011
Benny Marconi's Pizza restaurant · $ · Downtown Market
4.4 stars, 324 reviews. Slices so big they need two plates. Open to 2am Friday and Saturday.
120 Campbell Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
Sidewinders Steak house · $$ · Downtown Market
4.4 stars, 377 reviews. Country bar downstairs, hip-hop upstairs, kitchen running to 2am.
16 Campbell Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24014

Healthy in Roanoke

Evie's Bistro and Bakery Bistro · $$ · Old Southwest
4.3 stars, 385 reviews. Vegetarian-forward bistro with gluten-free baking done properly.
1212 4th St SW, Roanoke, VA 24016
Wildflour Cafe And Catering American restaurant · $$ · Colonial Avenue
4.3 stars, 257 reviews. Scratch soups, big salads, vegetarian and gluten-free across the menu.
2143 Colonial Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24015
Rockfish Food and Wine American restaurant · $$$ · Grandin Village
4.3 stars, 143 reviews. Seafood-led, smoked lentil hummus, thoughtful vegetarian plates.
1402 Grandin Rd SW Ste 101, Roanoke, VA 24015

Sushi in Roanoke

Wasabi's Japanese restaurant · $$ · Downtown Market
4.2 stars, 249 reviews. Small downtown room, high-quality fish, party boats are the value order.
214 Market St SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
Ike's Kitchen Japanese restaurant · $$ · Williamson Road
4.6 stars, 114 reviews. Tonkotsu and tantanmen ramen plus katsu curry. Feels like Japan.
Lamplighter Mall Shopping Center, 5524 Williamson Rd, Roanoke, VA 24012
Teppan Express Asian restaurant · $ · Brambleton
4.6 stars. Counter-service ramen, yakisoba and takoyaki with anime on the walls.
3957 Brambleton Ave, Roanoke, VA 24018

Italian in Roanoke

Fortunato Italian restaurant · $$$ · Downtown
4.6 stars, 436 reviews. Moody, dim and the best pasta in the valley. Duck ragu and whole branzino.
104 Kirk Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24011
Lil' Cucci's Pizzeria Pizza restaurant · $ · Hollins
4.9 stars, 162 reviews. Family-run hidden gem. Sicilian pie and manicotti. Thursday to Saturday only.
674 Teresa Ln, Roanoke, VA 24019
Luigi's Gourmet Italian Restaurant Italian restaurant · $$ · Brambleton
Old-school white tablecloth Italian. Veal parmigiana and the house chocolate cake.
3301 Brambleton Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24018