The best restaurants in Altoona
26 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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JJ Hadley
RestaurantsBecause sometimes you need a night where the pizza and the beer both show up. JJ Hadley & Co. Brewers turns out crisp, wood-fired pies with…
JJ Hadley
RestaurantsEat'n Park
RestaurantsWhether you’re in a breakfast mood or craving a Superburger and a trip past the Salad Bar, Eat'n Park keeps Altoona fed and happy. Add a…
Eat'n Park
RestaurantsOriginal Italian Pizza
RestaurantsBusy week? Original Italian Pizza keeps it easy this week with classic pies, hearty pasta plates, crisp salads, and straight-up subs that…
Original Italian Pizza
RestaurantsOld Carolina Barbecue Company
RestaurantsRelaxed chain serving Carolina-style BBQ, including pulled pork & ribs, plus Southern sides.
Old Carolina Barbecue Company
RestaurantsOriginal Italian Pizza
RestaurantsWhether you’re team Buffalo Chicken or swear by a classic white pie, Original Italian Pizza turns weeknight hunger into a win with custom…
Original Italian Pizza
RestaurantsMama Randazzo's Pizzeria
RestaurantsMama Randazzo's Pizzeria just got a fresh look with extra seating and new family wall photos, but the heart of it stays the same. Swing by…
Mama Randazzo's Pizzeria
RestaurantsPort Sky Cafe
RestaurantsWhether you're sprinting between classes or just craving something low key, Port Sky Cafe keeps it simple with online ordering and a…
Port Sky Cafe
RestaurantsPapa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsPizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.
Papa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsFinelli's Italian Villa
RestaurantsWhen you need a proper date-night spot that actually feels like Altoona, Finelli's Italian Villa serves classic Italian plates in a cozy,…
Finelli's Italian Villa
RestaurantsPerkins American Food Co.
RestaurantsKid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.
Perkins American Food Co.
RestaurantsAllegro Restaurant
RestaurantsFor over 47 years, Allegro Restaurant has channeled its Abruzzo roots and the epic Panarda spirit into elegant, unhurried Italian dinners…
Allegro Restaurant
RestaurantsPrimanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar
RestaurantsLong-running Pittsburgh-born chain known for its sandwiches piled high with coleslaw & french fries.
Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar
RestaurantsLevity Brewing Co. Altoona
RestaurantsLevity Brewing Co. Altoona pours house-made brews in a two-layer taproom with mezzanine views of the brewing action, plus a kitchen turning…
Levity Brewing Co. Altoona
RestaurantsFred’s Flatbreads
RestaurantsCraving something hot without the hassle, Altoona? Fred’s Flatbreads brings fresh, satisfying flatbreads to your couch and even handles…
Fred’s Flatbreads
RestaurantsStone Cellar
RestaurantsStone Cellar keeps it Altoona with a seasonal, chef-driven menu that actually tastes like someone cared, plus crafted beverages and…
Stone Cellar
RestaurantsDream Restaurant
RestaurantsFor over 70 years, The Dream Restaurant has been Hollidaysburg’s go-to for time-honored homestyle plates that actually taste like someone’s…
Dream Restaurant
RestaurantsTom & Joe's Restaurant
RestaurantsSince 1933, Tom & Joe's Restaurant has been the spot for signature omelets, home fries, and meatloaf that tastes like Sundays used to.…
Tom & Joe's Restaurant
RestaurantsJethro's
RestaurantsJethro's has been Altoona's locally owned go-to for 30+ years, serving ribs, steaks, and Italian specialties with a fully stocked bar. This…
Jethro's
RestaurantsTaps On 2nd Tavern And Grill
RestaurantsWhen dinner needs to be fun, Taps On 2nd Tavern And Grill brings the goods with Taps Famous Jumbo Wings in sauces from Garlic Parm to Sweet…
Taps On 2nd Tavern And Grill
RestaurantsAthenian Cafe
RestaurantsAthenian Cafe has been serving Altoona almost 30 years with fresh salads, marinated meats, and authentic Greek and American comfort food.…
Athenian Cafe
RestaurantsThe Funnel Cake Kings
RestaurantsCraving something that tastes like Friday night at the fair, The Funnel Cake Kings sling fresh, golden funnel cakes around Central…
The Funnel Cake Kings
RestaurantsDenny's Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.
Denny's Restaurant
RestaurantsJaidee Thai Restaurant
RestaurantsJaidee Thai Restaurant nails the comfort-crave spectrum with Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles, and rich curries that actually taste like…
Jaidee Thai Restaurant
RestaurantsGreenwood Steakhouse
RestaurantsWhen the week calls for serious comfort, Greenwood Steakhouse answers with The Mess, sausage gravy and biscuits, cheesesteak omelets, and…
Greenwood Steakhouse
RestaurantsAki Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
RestaurantsWhen you want dinner to feel like a mini event, Aki Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar delivers fresh rolls and satisfying Japanese…
Aki Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
RestaurantsLittle Tokyo
RestaurantsLittle Tokyo keeps Altoona's sushi game strong with high-quality, super-fresh cuts and modern spins on the classics. Pair a couple standout…
Little Tokyo
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