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Best Nigerian Restaurants in Gombe

City Star Restaurant & Accommodation, Gombe has the highest rating of the five, 4.2 stars from 121 reviews, while Shab'an Restaurant has the largest review count, with 4.0 stars from 177 reviews. The comparison is close. There are 13 Nigerian restaurants in Gombe, Gombe State. Top 5 Restaurant and Services and Adira Restaurant And Catering both have 4.1 stars, but their review counts differ: 18 and 9 respectively. Amala 360 has 3.8 stars from 50 reviews.

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As of September 2026, Ranked lists 13 nigerian restaurants in Gombe, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

Source: Ranked (ranked.ng) directory database · full statistics · methodology

Ranked: 13
Reviews analyzed: 1.3K
Photos verified: 12
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Editor's Selection#1 in the city
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City Star Restaurant & Accommodation, Gombe
71.4/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars121 reviews
EFCC Junction, Gra Drive, Bauchi - Gombe Rd, Gombe 760252, Gombe, Nigeria
Review analysis
Lebanese food and non-stop wrestling entertainment.
- tasty food
- serene environment
- friendly staff
- parking available
- lebanese food
- wrestling
Directions ↗Website ↗
Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume70
Review recency49
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment78
Verification0
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Mubarak Y. ★★★★★ : Food is good, atmosphere is good, services started off good but the last two times I was there I ordered something and they brought something different so ganerally city start gombe is good but you sh
Pragna C. ★★★★★ : It’s my most favorite restaurant in Gombe to eat Lebanese food and watch non stop wrestling 😁. I visit it every time I’m in Gombe and till now hasn’t been disappointed. 🤝 Parking is available. Great
2
Shab'an Restaurant
62.7/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars177 reviews₦₦
Main Market, Road, Gombe 760251, Gombe, Nigeria
Review analysis
Their tea is considered the best in the state by reviewers.
- delicious food
- friendly staff
- clean environment
- best tea
- reasonable price
- variety
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Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume75
Review recency7
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment93
Verification0
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Yahaya U. ★★★★★ : Everything is good Foods are delicious
Liman I. ★★★★★ : Very nice with a lot variety..and fast too..really enjoyed it..bufget meal
3
Amala 360
56.8/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars50 reviews
74R3+PMX, Gombe 771104, Gombe, Nigeria
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Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume57
Review recency54
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Abduljalal Z. ★★★★★ : Their food is tasty, satisfying and their price is fair.
Onitemi T. ★★★★★ : The owner should pay closer attention to their staff and services. I’ve had bad experiences every time, and those I referred also complained bitterly. Pay attention and listen to customers.
4
Top 5 Restaurant and Services
55.9/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars18 reviews
Duwa plaza, Opposite Bauchi Park, Along, Bauchi - Gombe Rd, Gombe 760253, Gombe, Nigeria
Review analysis
High-class setup with VIP sections and massage therapy, but currently closed.
- affordable
- high class
- air conditioned
- closed
- vip section
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Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume43
Review recency32
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment56
Verification0
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KENNEDY K. ★★★★★ : Basically a high class restaurant, fully air conditioned with VIP section, VVIP section, a massage therapy section and a Hall for indoor events and more! Their dishes both continental and African are
MUSA H. ★★★★★ : Top 5 Restaurant is the right place to dine in, you can also make orders at your convenience. Their food is delicious,yummy and tantalizing yet affordable. Top5 is the right plug ✌️
5
Adira Restaurant And Catering
49.4/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars9 reviews
73RR+JMQ @Waja Petroleum Resource and filling station, Gombe, Bauchi - Gombe Rd, Tempure 771104, Gombe, Nigeria
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Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume33
Review recency4
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Esther E. ★★★★★ : Very nice and convenient Excellent service
6
Eaman Restaurant
47.2/ 100
3.63.6 out of 5 stars148 reviews₦₦
74PJ+VQQ, Road, Gombe 760253, Gombe, Nigeria
Review analysis
Located at the entrance of Gombe state with views of the city.
- clean
- good food
- ice cream
- smoking issue
- great views
- efficient service
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Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating55
Review volume72
Review recency0
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment56
Verification0
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Omer TV ★★★★★ : I had a good time with my siblings. The staff were nice but we went to the place around 12PM and they've not finished cleaning the place. It was a let down
bashir U. ★★★★★ : A wonderful place but no regard for public safety,As a public place smoking should be caution due to its health hazard.I call on the management to quickly look into this and take the necessary action.
7
Sudaniya Restaurant
44.2/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars19 reviews
Gombe 760251, Gombe, Nigeria
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Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume43
Review recency7
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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SADDAM M ★★★★★ : Lack of elaborate inner designs,this restaurant offers a variety of Nigerian cuisine,which is surely to make your taste buds. Are you looking for a restaurant nearby.....? Yes then go for sudaniya.👋
Mustapha I. ★★★★★ : Nice foods with riched menu. I hesitated to visit after seeing low rating but it turns out be near perfection.
8
Sweet Taste Restaurant
43.9/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars8 reviews
75MG+25G, Gombe 760251, Gombe, Nigeria
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Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume32
Review recency13
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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Ocholi A. ★★★★★ : A local buka with good and affordable local Nigerian dishes
9
WINNERS PLUS RESTAURANT
42.7/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars4 reviews
Abubakar Habu Hashidu Wy, Road, Gombe 760251, Gombe, Nigeria
Review analysis
Centrally located in Gombe with a wide variety of local soups and swallows.
- local recipes
- pounded yam
- egusi soup
- central location
- reasonable price
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Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume23
Review recency0
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment60
Verification0
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Arnold O. ★★★★★ : Reasonably tasty food at a reasonable price.
Jude A. ★★★★★ : Winners Plus Restaurant is a typical Nigerian restaurant with local recipes. They provide pounded yam, semovita, garri (eba), and akpu amongst others. They provide all sorts of African soups to go along with the aforementioned, such as egusi soup, ogbono soup, vegetable soup, among others. The restaurant is centrally located within the city of Gombe and is easily accessible from any part of town. They provide different drinks which are mainly non-alcoholic. You can be sure of a good satellite television channels available while you eat. The good thing about the place is that it is very affordable. When next you're in Gombe, kindly give this place a try, I believe you won't be disappointed.
10
Madam Bature Restaurant
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
76G2+5R6, Gombe 771104, Gombe, Nigeria
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Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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11
Shawarma Stop
50.0/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars13 reviews
74QR+QJW, Gombe 760253, Gombe, Nigeria
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Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume38
Review recency11
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
mancha J. ★★★★★ : Wow I really enjoyed you guyz shawarma and bugger, so far it's one of the best shawarma spot in Gombe.
Yorgui A. ★★★★★ : They have the best shawarma ,the food is amazing plus even the service is on top .i recommend to go to shawarma stop ❤️
12
Makay Shawarma
48.2/ 100
3.63.6 out of 5 stars60 reviews
Gombe 760251, Gombe, Nigeria
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Why ranked #12? ▾
Google rating55
Review volume60
Review recency11
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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J Y. ★★★★★ : Some services in the north are very poor, this is one of them, pls employ serious minded people to run your businesses. I can't even begin to write my complaints it's so annoying and I must say I regret patronizing, probably the my first and last attempt.
Kabir M. ★★★★★ : The ambiance is superb, I highly recommend it, the food was amazing and the service was fantastic. Special thanks to their great chef. I really enjoyed your delicious food and snacks and the evening was everything I hoped it would be. Thank you Makay Shawarma
13
Emerald Royal Hill Hotels
66.6/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars653 reviews
off Tula Rd, GRA GRA, Gombe 760212, Gombe, Nigeria
Review analysis
Hilltop location with city view and wheelchair accessibility.
- hilltop view
- clean environment
- professional staff
- wheelchair accessible
- good food
- room odor issue
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Why ranked #13? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume94
Review recency50
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment64
Verification0
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Gafar S. ★★★★★ : I didn't enjoy the services... They refuse to clean my room... The room is smelling like urine... Honestly the management should let the staffs take some training...
Abdulkarim I. ★★★★★ : Emerald Royal Suites is a cool hill top hotel with a clean environment and a very big hall for events. Aside their good meals for guests, the hotel have a good staff's that are supportive and love seeing their guests have the best time at the hotel. I will say its worth the 5 star rating. You will be able to view the city at night from the hill top of the Emerald Royal Suites. I am recommending it to tourists seeking to visit Gombe State in Nigeria.

What the data shows for nigerian restaurants in Gombe

Counted from every nigerian restaurants ranked in Gombe, Gombe State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 13
With 5+ reviews: 11
Rated 4.5 or higher: 0
Median reviews: 19
Phone listed: 8 of 13
Opening hours listed: 7 of 13

11 of the 13 nigerian restaurants ranked in Gombe have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 1,280 reviews.

Of the 13, 6 sit between 4.0 and 4.4, 6 are below 4.0 and 1 has no rating yet.

The median nigerian restaurants here has 19 reviews.

Emerald Royal Hill Hotels has the most, 653 at 3.8, followed by Shab'an Restaurant (177) and Eaman Restaurant (148).

8 list a phone number, 1 a website and 7 opening hours; 12 have a photo on file.

Across the 36 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes nigerian restaurants, the median city lists 21; Gombe has 13, fewer than the median.

The most recent Google review we hold for this set is from January 2026.

Source: Ranked directory database, counted at publish time. Full statistics.

Frequently asked questions

Which Nigerian restaurant in Gombe has the highest rating?

City Star Restaurant & Accommodation, Gombe has 4.2 stars from 121 reviews. Top 5 Restaurant and Services and Adira Restaurant And Catering follow at 4.1 stars, based on 18 and 9 reviews respectively.

Which restaurant has the most Google reviews?

Shab'an Restaurant has the largest review count of the five, with 177 reviews and a 4.0 rating. City Star Restaurant & Accommodation, Gombe has fewer reviews at 121, though its rating is higher at 4.2.

How many Nigerian restaurants are ranked in Gombe?

There are 13 Nigerian restaurants ranked in Gombe, Gombe State. City Star Restaurant & Accommodation, Gombe has 4.2 stars from 121 reviews, while Amala 360 has 3.8 stars from 50 reviews.

How should I read the 4.1 ratings for Top 5 Restaurant and Adira Restaurant?

Top 5 Restaurant and Services has 4.1 stars from 18 reviews. Adira Restaurant And Catering also has 4.1 stars, but from 9 reviews. The matching ratings rest on different amounts of feedback, and both review counts are below 20.

Which restaurant has a price level listed?

Shab'an Restaurant is marked at price level 2. It has 4.0 stars from 177 reviews, the largest review count of the five. No exact naira price is stated, so the marker does not give a specific meal cost.

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