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There are no shortage of top-rated restaurants in the Charlotte metro, and locals aren’t shy about their favorites.

Supperland, a southern steakhouse in Plaza Midwood, took the top spot on Yelp’s list of the Top Places to Eat in Charlotte, boasting a 4.3 out of 5-star rating, according to the business review website.

Housed in a restored church, the restaurant was recognized as a Recommended pick in the inaugural Michelin Guide American South. It also earned high marks for its classy vibe, tender steaks and “almost euphoric atmosphere” from Yelpers.

A straight-on, eye-level shot of the “Welcome to SUPPERLAND” sign in the foreground, with the restaurant’s symmetrical, one-story brick building in the background. The building features a gabled roof, white trim, and a central entrance with black double doors, accessed by a set of stairs with black railings. The scene is set on a sunny day with bare-branched trees, a sidewalk, and a street visible on the left.
Supperland in Plaza Midwood. Alex Cason CharlotteFive

Little Mama’s Italian, which also earned a Michelin recommendation, wasn’t far behind on the list at No. 2. It was followed by Oshen, The Smoke Pit and Mama Ricotta’s to round out the Top 5.

The list, published Wednesday, Nov. 5, highlights the best 25 restaurants in and around the city as rated by Yelp Elites — the platform’s most trusted and active members known for their thoughtful, well-written reviews.

“Elite” status is awarded on an annual basis.

A tight, close-up shot captures a large, saucy piece of lasagna on a serving utensil being lifted, with long, dramatic strings of melted mozzarella cheese stretching down towards the pan below. The lasagna shows layers of pasta and meat sauce, with a browned cheesy top.
Mama Ricotta’s lasagna. Michael Hrizuk

One Yelper raved about the crab cakes at Little Mama’s Italian, writing: It “was unbelievable, easily the best I’ve ever had. Little Mama’s really is a hidden gem in Rea Farms.”

Popular dishes included the lasagna, penne alla vodka and chicken parm sandwich.

“The spots in this Charlotte Collection are serving up extraordinary food,” Yelp editors wrote. “No wonder Yelp Elites love them!”

What are the top places to eat in Charlotte?

Here are the restaurants that cracked the Top 10, according to Yelp Elites:

See the full list here.

Family-style dining at Mama Ricotta’s with a glass of red or white.
Family-style dining at Mama Ricotta’s with a glass of red or white. Michael Hrizuk CharlotteFive

How Yelp came up with the rankings

For the list, Yelp said it looked at businesses in the restaurant category then ranked them based on multiple factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews from Yelp Elite members between August 2024 and August 2025.

Only restaurants in the Charlotte area were considered, and all were marked as “open” as of Sept. 25.

Fin & Fino in uptown Charlotte is near a few of Charlotte’s art museums: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, the Mint Museum Uptown and the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art.
Fin & Fino in uptown Charlotte is near a few of Charlotte’s art museums: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, the Mint Museum Uptown and the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. Observer file photo

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Tanasia is a service journalism reporter at the Charlotte Observer | CharlotteFive, working remotely from Atlanta, Georgia. She covers restaurant openings/closings in Charlotte and statewide explainers for the NC Service Journalism team. She’s been with McClatchy since 2020.
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