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Trending Restaurants in Raleigh, North Carolina

Monthly discoveries · Places on the rise

Good places keep getting better. Discover restaurants making the biggest gains in Restaurant Score and find a new favourite for your next visit.

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The Restaurants on the rise

Leading monthly increases · Raleigh
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64.1
#1

Raleigh North Carolina

Marian Cocktails & Kitchen

trending_up+48.1pts
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80.0
#2

Raleigh North Carolina

Zayka Indian Cuisine

trending_up+41.1pts
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80.7
#3

Raleigh North Carolina

Champa Thai & Sushi | Japanese Sushi restaurant, Thai food, Thai restaurant Raleigh, NC

trending_up+22.0pts
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#4

NY Burgers Bagels & Subs

place Raleigh, North Carolina

trending_up+21.2pts
75.0
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#5

Vinos Finos Tapas and Wine Bar

place Raleigh, North Carolina

trending_up+17.9pts
74.6
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#6

Melting Pot

place Raleigh, North Carolina

trending_up+17.1pts
76.5
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#7

Biscuitville

place Raleigh, North Carolina

trending_up+13.9pts
82.5
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#8

BIG CAT

place Raleigh, North Carolina

trending_up+13.9pts
73.9
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#9

Marco's Pizza

place Raleigh, North Carolina

trending_up+13.6pts
82.6
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#10

Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings

place Raleigh, North Carolina

trending_up+13.5pts
81.5
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#11

Simply Crêpes North Raleigh

place Raleigh, North Carolina

trending_up+13.0pts
76.7
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#12

Waraji Japanese Restaurant

place Raleigh, North Carolina

trending_up+12.8pts
86.8
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#13

Mina’s Italian Market & Deli

place Raleigh, North Carolina

trending_up+12.6pts
77.7
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#14

Sheila’s Aussie Bakery

place Raleigh, North Carolina

trending_up+12.6pts
75.8
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#15

Alpaca Chicken

place Raleigh, North Carolina

trending_up+12.0pts
79.5
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#16

Urban Olive Mediterranean

place Raleigh, North Carolina

trending_up+11.8pts
86.8
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#17

Poke Bros.

place Raleigh, North Carolina

trending_up+11.4pts
72.5
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#18

Aladdin's Eatery Brier Creek

place Raleigh, North Carolina

trending_up+10.8pts
73.7
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#19

Aladdin's Eatery North Hills

place Raleigh, North Carolina

trending_up+10.7pts
76.7
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#20

Umiya Sushi & Hotpot

place Raleigh, North Carolina

trending_up+10.5pts
84.4
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#21

Phở Super 9

place Raleigh, North Carolina

trending_up+10.3pts
79.5
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#22

Tasu Asian Bistro

place Raleigh, North Carolina

trending_up+10.3pts
75.6
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#23

Carolina Sushi and Roll

place Raleigh, North Carolina

trending_up+10.1pts
79.1
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#24

Brooklyn Pickle Sandwich Shop

place Raleigh, North Carolina

trending_up+10.1pts
78.9
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#25

Sizzlin Stirfry Asian Bistro

place Raleigh, North Carolina

trending_up+10.1pts
77.2
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A little context

Trending follows the largest positive changes in Restaurant Score over a monthly comparison. The current scores are dated October 9, 2026; the comparison target is September 9, 2026. The nearest earlier weekly observation, up to 14 days before that target, supplies each restaurant's starting score.

Changes are measured in points. This list reflects score growth; our restaurant rankings in Raleigh offer another way to discover places by their current score. Explore the scoring methodology for more context.

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