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Best Restaurants in Nasarawa State

Ranked lists 15 restaurants in Nasarawa State. The default view shows 15 local listings in ranking order. Madagascar Restaurant & Grill - Abacha Road. is the first local listing in the default order, with a Google rating of 4.4 from 16 Google reviews.

Compiled from Ranked's database. Method and checks: Eruo Fredoline, founder, Ranked Technologies Ltd. How we rank. Latest listing check 25 September 2026.

How the algorithm scored this15 businesses ranked

Ordered on Google rating, review volume, review recency, profile completeness, review sentiment and the earned verified tick, on weights published and in force since 2026-07-16. Paid placement is not one of them.

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As of October 2026, Ranked lists 15 restaurants in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, ordered using Google review signals and Ranked's published scoring method. Payment does not change the order.

Source: Ranked (ranked.ng) directory database · full statistics · methodology · Madagascar Restaurant & Grill - Abacha Road. vs Shawarma Throne, side by side

Ranked: 15
Google reviews reported: 141
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Ranked #1 by score#1 in the city
1
Madagascar Restaurant & Grill - Abacha Road.
65.2/ 100
4.44.4 out of 5 stars16 reviews₦₦
82 Karu, Mararaba, Ado 900101, Nasarawa, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating86
Review volume41
Review recency70
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment70
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Margimari M. ★★★★★ : Is nice place to hangout, good peper soup roasted fish Arabian tea rock n' roll
Stalingrad C. ★★★★★ : Cool scenic spot, best suited for friends and lovers hangout.
2
Shawarma Throne
55.9/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars9 reviews
local government, Nassarawa-Keffi Rd, adjacent FPN Gate, Nasarawa 962101, Nasarawa, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume33
Review recency26
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
margret E. ★★★★★ : Everything was done smoothly , and they delivered on every promise made
Sarafina O. ★★★★★ : Best shawarma spot in Nasarawa
3
Chester restaurant
54.0/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars8 reviews
XHWX+R42, Emmanuel Mbaka Drive, New Karu 961105, Karu, 962101, Nasarawa, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
- delicious meal
- superb
- cool place
- recommended
Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume32
Review recency36
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment68
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Isah I. ★★★★★ : The restaurant isn't located there just wasted my time
NWANKWO E. ★★★★★ : They sell delicious meal, you need to try.
4
Xtramile Kitchen Akwanga
53.9/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars40 reviews₦
Akwanga-Gwantu Rd, Akwanga 960101, Nasarawa, Nigeria
Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume54
Review recency50
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Simon O. ★★★★★ : My second favorite place to eat in akwanga. They d try... If you know Akwanga, you'll know that it's difficult to get a good place to eat but xtramile is really good extra mile to change that
Sele W. ★★★★★ : Calm & friendly place. You have access to local menu of your choice & assorted drinks
5
Signature Fresh Eatery | Best restaurant near you
52.8/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars9 reviews
XHVC+3XG One man village, John EC plaza, New Karu 962101, Nasarawa, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume33
Review recency2
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Lovina A. ★★★★★ : The meal was so delicious, nice ambience and a remarkable customer service.
joy U. ★★★★★ : Lovely place had a great meal the food was delicious.
6
Nasarawa Kitchen
48.6/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars12 reviews
Nasarawa 962101, Nasarawa, Nigeria
Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume37
Review recency40
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Alpha M. ★★★★★ : It's somehow good they are trying
YFRESH K. ★★★★★ : fantastic food drinks with lower price
7
Hot N' Fast Restaurant
48.5/ 100
3.73.7 out of 5 stars3 reviews
St Peter's Angelina church, keffi bypass, Akwanga 960101, Nasarawa, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating60
Review volume20
Review recency97
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Ashilagi S. ★★★★★ : Yummy spicy and well recommended for everyone come and have a taste so yummy 💥🍴
Silas T. ★★★★★ : Delicious meal and top notch service. I will love 💕💕 to be back. Highly recommend 👍👍
8
B & H RESTAURANT
47.6/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
WC74+4FX, Akwanga-Gwantu Rd, Akwanga 960101, Nasarawa, Nigeria
Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency5
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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9
Masha foods
46.7/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
W96V+976, Akwanga Rd, Akwanga 960101, Nasarawa, Nigeria
Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume16
Review recency52
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Love K. ★★★★★ : It is located at the junction of the by pass to lafia on Akwanga road. • they serve their food hot • the meal are quite tasty but not as I expected thou but their meats are given as a pediatric dose • it is located on a hill and could save you from hunger just in good time although the also sell ice creams and drinks
10
Chimex Restaurant
44.8/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars6 reviews
VCW7+3R7, Akwanga 960101, Nasarawa, Nigeria
Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume28
Review recency19
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Isaac O. ★★★★★ : Its name is Albarka restuarant, although there is a Chimex shop or something there. It is Small very neat and attractive envirnment, with good food.
Zughmnan L. ★★★★★ : Eatery is okay, with good service.
11
RIVIERA LOUNGE
44.1/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars4 reviews
Annex building, Keffi-Akwanga Rd, opposite Sawalino Hotel, Keffi 961101, Nasarawa, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume23
Review recency44
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Jay P. ★★★★★ : Terrible service, the sharwama was awful, I couldn't even stomach it and it cost a lot more than any other place. Would never go there again
usman L. ★★★★★ : The place is good with well equipment
12
Mingles Garden Plus
43.7/ 100
3.73.7 out of 5 stars16 reviews
School Gate, Keffi-Akwanga Rd, opposite Nasarawa State University, Keffi 961101, Nasarawa, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #12? ▾
Google rating60
Review volume41
Review recency21
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
James B. ★★★★★ : Nice place to stop ease yourself and enjoy a Hero on the way to Abuja. Cold beer and running water. Well done! The beer is also pump price :-) !
Elisha B. ★★★★★ : The location is prime, owing to the fact it's very accessible from the Abuja - Keffi road, also situated directly opposite the Nasarawa State University, where there's alot of young people, the open air garden is suitable for sitting in the evening when the temperature is abit lower, overall it's a decent garden where you can find food, pastries and beer.
13
God First Restaurant
36.1/ 100
3.63.6 out of 5 stars15 reviews₦₦
Nasarawa state university, university, Keffi 961102, Nasarawa, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
Why ranked #13? ▾
Google rating55
Review volume40
Review recency5
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Ik A. ★★★★★ : Nice, neat and good stuffs. Shopping at her place was awesome
NDUBUISI O. ★★★★★ : AKA iya basira, saving lives since 2004 in the ancient city of keffi. Good locally made meals
14
Serendipity Delight
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Power house junction, Akwanga 960101, Nasarawa, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #14? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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15
Sarah's Kitchen & Bar
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Behind Rafiki Hotel along Federal Government College road, RVXQ+835, Keffi 961001, Nasarawa, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #15? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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How to choose safely

What to check before choosing restaurants in Nasarawa State

Rankings are a starting point. For this category, these are the checks that most often separate a useful recommendation from a risky one.

Check recency
Restaurants change fast. Recent reviews and photos matter more than old popularity signals.
Match the occasion
Confirm ambience, parking, reservation rules, family-friendliness, and menu availability before going.
Watch consistency
Repeated comments about service speed, cleanliness, portions, and pricing are more useful than one viral review.

What the data shows for restaurants in Nasarawa State

Counted from every restaurant ranked in Nasarawa State, Nasarawa State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 15
With 5+ reviews: 9
Rated 4.5 or higher: 3
Median reviews: 8
Phone listed: 13 of 15
Opening hours listed: 10 of 15

9 of the 15 restaurants ranked in Nasarawa State have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 141 reviews.

Of the 15, 3 score 4.5 or higher, 4 sit between 4.0 and 4.4, 6 are below 4.0 and 2 have no rating yet.

The median restaurant here has 8 reviews.

Xtramile Kitchen Akwanga has the most, 40 at 3.9, followed by Madagascar Restaurant & Grill - Abacha Road. (16) and Mingles Garden Plus (16).

13 list a phone number, 1 a website and 10 opening hours; 0 have a photo on file.

Across the 75 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes restaurants, the median city lists 25; Nasarawa State has 15, fewer than the median.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants are listed in Nasarawa State?

Ranked lists 15 restaurants in Nasarawa State. The default view shows 15 local listings in ranking order.

Which local listing appears first in the default order?

Madagascar Restaurant & Grill - Abacha Road. appears first, with a Google rating of 4.4 from 16 Google reviews. The order uses Ranked's published review-based method; it is not a measure of every aspect of the business.

Which local listing loaded on this page has the most Google reviews?

Xtramile Kitchen Akwanga has the most reported Google reviews among the 15 local listings loaded on this page: 40. Review volume is one ranking signal and does not establish service quality.

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