Highest-rated Restaurants in Allentown by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Allentown 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 say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% 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 social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Allentown, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. chopfin

- Rating: 4.3/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 1403 North Cedar Crest Blvd. Ste 140 Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Poke, Mexican
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#29. Winston's West Indian and American Resturant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 619 North 7th St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Caribbean, Soul Food
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#28. Crispy Halal

- Rating: 4.4/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 514 North 7th St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mediterranean, Sandwiches, Chicken Shop
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#27. The Aladdin Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 651 Union Blvd. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Vegetarian, Syrian
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#26. Kinya Ramen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 925 Airport Center Drive Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Desserts, Ramen, Cocktail Bars
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#25. La Placita Mexico Deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 158 North 12th St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Delis, Mexican
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#24. The Sweet Spot

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 2805 Lehigh St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sports Bars, American
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#23. PHO NOM1NAL

- Rating: 4.5/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 319 South Cedar Crest Blvd. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#22. Union and Finch

- Rating: 4.5/5 (733 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1528 West Union St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bars, New American, Comfort Food
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#21. La Cocina del Abuelo - Grandpa's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 621 Hamilton St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
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#20. Loan's Authentic Vietnamese Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1825 West Chew St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#19. Poke Kai

- Rating: 4.5/5 (146 reviews)
- Address: 3337 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Japanese, Chinese, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#18. The Source Lounge & Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1006 Hanover Ave. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Hookah Bars, Middle Eastern
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#17. Happy Sandwich

- Rating: 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 123 South 7th St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches
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#16. Not Just Bagels

- Rating: 4.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 5585 Hamilton Blvd. Ste D Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch
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#15. Aci Halal

- Rating: 4.6/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 34 North 2nd St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Turkish, Middle Eastern, Halal
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#14. Foods of the Mediterranean

- Rating: 4.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1825 West Chew St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mediterranean
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#13. Flaming Hot Halal Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 768 Un Blvd. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Halal
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#12. Sahara Mediterranean Cuisine

- Rating: 4.6/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5661 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Sandwiches
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#11. Mizu Sushi And Hibachi Steak House

- Rating: 4.6/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4624 Broadway Ste A Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Food Delivery Services, Sushi Bars, Japanese
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#10. The Wicked Chef

- Rating: 4.6/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 279 Cetronia Road Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pop-Up Restaurants, Sandwiches
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#9. Delio's Deli Grille

- Rating: 4.6/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3360 Airport Road Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Delis
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#8. Delicioso Gourmet Pizza & Subs

- Rating: 4.7/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1032 West Hamilton St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
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#7. Cumin N Eat

- Rating: 4.7/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3333 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Indian
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#6. Damascus Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 449 North 2nd St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Greek
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#5. Pennsylvania Rye

- Rating: 4.7/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 536 Hamilton St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Whiskey Bars, Cocktail Bars
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#4. Lazeez Fresh Mediterranean Grill

- Rating: 4.7/5 (430 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4666 Broadway Tilghman Square Plz Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
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