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Best Restaurants in Torrance, CA
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As of July 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Torrance, CA by the RNM Score — a 0–100 rating built from Google ratings, review volume, sentiment, and profile completeness. The top-ranked is Urban Plates with a 4.8-star rating from 4,463 Google reviews and an RNM Score of 85/100. Also in the top tier: Din Tai Fung and Local Kitchen. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Torrance is 4.5 stars from 1,487 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Torrance range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated July 4, 2026 · RNM Score = ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
Best Overall
Urban Plates
Urban Plates stands out for its fresh, made-from-scratch ingredients and consistently high customer satisfaction ratings.
Most Reviewed
North Italia Del Amo
A high review count matters because it indicates a broad base of customer experiences, lending greater reliability to the restaurant's overall rating.
Consider your preferred cuisine and dining style: Urban Plates offers quick, healthy meals, while North Italia provides a sit-down Italian experience. Check peak hours to avoid waits.
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Top Rated Restaurants
4.8 stars from over 4,400 Google reviews, reflecting exceptional local dining.
21503 Hawthorne Blvd A, Torrance, CA 90503, USA4.6-star rating from nearly 2,800 Google reviews.
21540 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, USA4.6 stars from over 1,400 Google reviews, a top-rated Torrance restaurant.
1321 Sartori Ave, Torrance, CA 90501, USARestaurants Rankings in Torrance, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Urban Plates21503 Hawthorne Blvd A, Torrance, CA 90503, USA | 4.8★ | 4,463 |
| #2 | Din Tai Fung21540 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, USA | 4.6★ | 2,737 |
| #3 | Local Kitchen1321 Sartori Ave, Torrance, CA 90501, USA | 4.6★ | 1,430 |
| #4 | Madre! Oaxacan Restaurant and Mezcaleria1261 Cabrillo Ave STE 100, Torrance, CA 90501, USA | 4.3★ | 2,162 |
| #5 | Aria's Grill1555 Sepulveda Blvd # G, Torrance, CA 90501, USA | 4.9★ | 144 |
| #6 | Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar3525 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90503, USA | 4.4★ | 2,918 |
| #7 | Gaetano's Restaurant2731 Pacific Coast Hwy, Torrance, CA 90505, USA | 4.6★ | 1,109 |
| #8 | Scardino's Italian Restaurant4803 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, USA | 4.5★ | 987 |
| #9 | Depot Restaurant1250 Cabrillo Ave, Torrance, CA 90501, USA | 4.6★ | 455 |
| #10 | Bazille at Nordstrom21500 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, USA | 4.5★ | 239 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated July 2026
All Restaurants in Torrance
4.3 stars from over 2,100 Google reviews, reflecting consistent local satisfaction.
1261 Cabrillo Ave STE 100, Torrance, CA 90501, USA
Boasting a stellar 4.9-star rating from 144 reviews, this Torrance restaurant is a local favorite.
1555 Sepulveda Blvd # G, Torrance, CA 90501, USA
Family-run restaurant with 4.4 stars from nearly 3,000 Google reviews.
3525 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90503, USA
A top-rated local favorite with 4.6 stars from over 1,100 Google reviews.
2731 Pacific Coast Hwy, Torrance, CA 90505, USA
Known for consistent quality, this Torrance restaurant holds a strong 4.5-star rating from nearly 1,000 reviews.
4803 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, USA
Consistently high-rated Torrance restaurant with 4.6 stars from over 450 reviews.
1250 Cabrillo Ave, Torrance, CA 90501, USA
A local favorite with 4.5 stars from 239 reviews in Torrance.
21500 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, USA
Exceptional 4.8-star rating from 135 local Google reviews in Torrance.
24416 Crenshaw Blvd Suite 4, Torrance, CA 90505, USA
4.6 stars from nearly 70 Google reviews, reflecting strong local approval.
3525 W Carson St Suite 170, Torrance, CA 90503, USA
A local favorite with a solid 4.1-star rating from over 3,500 Google reviews.
21327 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, USA
4.3 stars from over 1,200 Google reviews, reflecting consistent local popularity.
25352 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505, USA
A solid 4.4-star rating from nearly 900 Google reviews confirms its consistent quality.
22735 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505, USA
A solid 4.4-star rating from over 500 Google reviews for this Torrance restaurant.
21532 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, USA
4.5 stars from 171 Google reviews, a trusted local dining choice.
3160 Pacific Coast Hwy, Torrance, CA 90505, USA
Locally loved with a 4.6-star rating from over 100 Google reviews.
1719 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277, USA
4.5 stars from over 3,700 reviews make this Torrance restaurant a trusted local favorite.
24021 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505, USA
This Torrance restaurant holds a strong 4.3-star rating from 2,700 Google reviews.
21540 Hawthorne Blvd #401b, Torrance, CA 90503, USA
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Restaurants in Torrance, CA — Compared
| # | Business | RNM Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Plates | 85/100 | 4.8 ★ | 4,463 |
| 2 | Din Tai Fung | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 2,737 |
| 3 | Local Kitchen | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 1,430 |
| 4 | Madre! Oaxacan Restaurant and Mezcaleria | 76/100 | 4.3 ★ | 2,162 |
| 5 | Aria's Grill | 87/100 | 4.9 ★ | 144 |
| 6 | Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar | 78/100 | 4.4 ★ | 2,918 |
| 7 | Gaetano's Restaurant | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 1,109 |
| 8 | Scardino's Italian Restaurant | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 987 |
| 9 | Depot Restaurant | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 455 |
| 10 | Bazille at Nordstrom | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 239 |
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