Redding, CA · 96002
Top 8 local eats in 96002
- 1
Nello's Place
3055 Bechelli Ln
Gourmet Italian landmark since 1980, known for its steak Diane
- 2
C.R. Gibbs American Grille
2300 Hilltop Dr
Visit Redding's go-to for American classics (smokehouse bacon burger)
- 3

Photo: Jonmallard, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons Dude's Drive-Inn
1644 Hartnell Ave
Classic drive-in, 65+ years running; Dude Burger and real milkshakes
- 4
From the Hearth Kitchen & Pie Shop (Churn Creek)
2650 Churn Creek Rd
Local bakery since 2003; this was its first restaurant (2010). Sourdough, burgers, breakfast and pies
- 5
Jose's Family Diner
20212 Charlanne Dr
Family-run diner with all-day breakfast and Filipino specials on Fridays
- 6
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Priya Indian Cuisine
2937 Churn Creek Rd
Visit Redding's pick for authentic Indian
- 8
Taqueria Los Gordos (Churn Creek)
5200 Churn Creek Rd, Ste L
Family-owned; house-made carnitas and tacos de pastor. (Census couldn't match the address; the business lists 96002)
How we ranked this list
Restaurants are ranked editorially, favoring long-running local places.
- Locally owned
- Longevity in Redding
- Local press and Visit Redding features
- Menu variety
Editorial ranking: local longevity and press, Visit Redding features, and local ownership first. Items we could not verify (hours, closures, ownership) are left off rather than published. No business paid for placement.
Verified Oct 11, 2026.
Rankings are editorial; no business paid for placement.

