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Herb Lyceum
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Very Expensive
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American
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4.9
(33)
We’re excited to introduce Herb Lyceum Bistro, where you, your families and friends can visit the farm for our inventive tasting dishes & inviting atmosphere, but with the more traditional restaurant experience of choosing your own adventure.
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Baba Sushi Restaurant
Price: Moderate
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Japanese
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4.9
(108)
Baba Sushi Restaurant is an award winning sushi restaurant in Worcester. Not only does it serve up the most innovative and freshest sushi, consider the sushi making classes on Sundays if you’d like to learn how to make them at home. Baba Sushi Restaurant takes pride in offering a sophisticated atmosphere. The master chef and owner of Baba Sushi Restaurant was trained in China and enjoys pushing to bring more creativity and innovation to the art of sushi. The results are as entertaining to see as they are to consume. With sushi, starters, salads, soups, tori tori and entrees to choose from, every visit can be a new experience.
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Chashu Ramen + Izakaya
Price: Expensive
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Japanese
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4.8
(565)
Chashu Ramen + Izakaya is bringing fire to Worcester. The latest collaboration between Worcester’s own Son Vo of Kaizen and Pho Sure and Tam Le of Pho Linh and Reign Drink Lab, Chashu brings Japanese inspired fare to downtown Worcester. Power lunches, happy hours, and sophisticated nightcaps are about to be redefined.
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Piccolo's
Top-rated food
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Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.7
(809)
A unique destination for Worcester's movers and shakers, Piccolo's has become the place to go for great Italian cuisine, a glass of good wine and an eclectic social mix not found elsewhere on Shrewsbury Street.
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Clintons Bar and Grille
Price: Moderate
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Contemporary American
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4.7
(1874)
Clintons Bar and Grille offers a vibrant and casual atmosphere with details in our custom lighting, a fully stocked bar area with lounge seating, and a focus on guest satisfaction that provides a unique dining experience in the heart of Clinton.
The detailed contempoary American menu leaves plenty of options for any of our guests' palates ranging from the ever popular butternut squash raviolis to our deliciously tender filet. Come experience a little slice of the city on High Street.
Outdoor dining will be available weather permitting.
Kitchen closes one hour before closing.
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Lucia's Tavola
Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.6
(1522)
Chef owned and operated Lucia's Tavola is a fine dining Italian restaurant. Lucia's features a menu comprised of Chefs family favorites, Chef originals, traditional Italian & local ingredients creating unique Italian inspired cuisine.
Lucia's also offers an extensive cocktail menu and a complete, well balanced wine list.
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Willy’s Steakhouse Grill & Sushi Bar
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Expensive
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Steakhouse
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4.8
(2899)
Welcome to Willy's Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, nestled in historic Shrewsbury Center. Established in 1995, we offer an intimate dining experience characterized by elegant wood paneling, crisp white table linens, a polished granite bar, and soft lighting.
We pride ourselves on serving the finest choice cuts of beef, dry-aged for a minimum of 21 days, along with exquisite seafood delivered fresh daily. Our menu also features skillfully prepared sushi, perfect for the most discerning sushi connoisseurs. From classic favorites to original signature entrées, each dish is crafted with the freshest ingredients, including locally sourced produce.
Enhance your meal by selecting from our extensive wine list, or let our knowledgeable waitstaff assist you in finding the perfect pairing. Our seasoned servers and bartenders are dedicated to providing exceptional service.
We have private parking and valet service available for added convenience.
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Dino's Ristorante
Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.7
(137)
Dino's Restaurant is an authentic Italian restaurant located in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dino’s has been serving its customers the finest Northern and Southern Italian cuisine, as well as a variety of American foods, for over 40 years, with seafood as a specialty. In that time, Dino's serves cuisine from both the northern and southern regions of Italy, with seafood, steaks, veal, and pizzas being the specialties of the house.
At Dino’s, we believe that our customers deserve the best. With that in mind, we ensure that all of our entrées are cooked to order, using the freshest ingredients, which are visually pleasing to the eye as they are to the palette. We also offer business, social and holiday function facilities in The Café, our private function room, which includes a full service bar. Dino’s also provides catering and delivery services. It is our pleasure to serve you and let us give you a little taste of Italy!
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Black & White Grille
Price: Moderate
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American
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4.5
(675)
Welcome to the Black & White Grille & Pizzeria! We are family owned & operated, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with the best quality product and service as we would to our own families. Together with our staff, we devote our time to creating entrees that cater to all taste buds. We hope that you enjoy your time spent with us as you dine. Our goal is to make your experience one that will leave you coming back for more.
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Publick House
Great vibe
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Price: Moderate
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Comfort Food
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4.8
(2859)
We welcome you to the Publick House Historic Inn where delicious homemade food and comfortable lodging becomes your home away from home. When you come to the Publick House to feast on our generous meals and enjoy the comfort of our Yankee hospitality, you'll be warmed by the same magnificent open hearths that warmed our early American ancestors. Whether you're looking for a restaurant that offers family dining, need comfortable accommodations, or you're in need of a convenient meeting place, planning a bridal shower or want the perfect venue for your dream wedding...the Publick House Historic Inn welcomes you.
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The Rail Trail Flatbread Co. - Milford
Price: Moderate
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Pizza Bar
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4.8
(296)
The Rail Trail Flatbread Co., celebrated its grand opening on 12/12/23, marking not only a milestone in Milford's downtown revitalization but also a nod to the original Hudson location's success. Built in a meticulously renovated former bank that features a spacious restaurant and bar, outdoor patio, and upstairs events space, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.
The Milford location reflects a two-and-a-half-year renovation effort, preserving historical elements like the century-old clock, vault door, and exposed brick walls. The open dining layout encourages interaction, adorned with family photos for a homey feel.
Though famous for flatbreads, Rail Trail boasts diverse offerings, each component is made in-house. Notable flatbreads include "Fig & Walnut" and "Mexican Street Corn," alongside the popular "Primo Pepperoni." Appetizers like "Hot Tots" and "Sesame Cauliflower" showcase Rail Trail's culinary creativity.
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Forge and Vine
Price: Moderate
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Contemporary American
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4.5
(3097)
Drawing inspiration from the region’s history and natural surroundings, the 156-seat freestanding restaurant reflects elemental themes of wood, water, iron, and fire, reminiscent of the carriage houses and blacksmith shops that once dotted the landscape. The centerpiece of Forge & Vine is an eight-foot wood fired grill and open kitchen with counter seating where guests can enjoy dinner while interacting with the chef. Welcoming residents as well as visitors to the area, Forge & Vine offers a strong sense of place with a design sensibility that brings in the outside with floor to ceiling windows offering breathtaking pastoral views of Gibbett Hill. The restaurant boasts spacious and casual bar with service inside and out and features classic and comfortable cuisine sourced from the best produce, seafood, and meats that New England offers.
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Russo
Great budget-friendly spot
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Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.6
(604)
Russo Italian Restaurant features traditional Italian dishes made from recipes handed down from generation to generation.

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Trending dishes in Central MA

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Filet Mignon
Filet Mignon
Grill 23 & Bar
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4.8
Filet Mignon
Filet Mignon
black & blue Steak and Crab - Burlington
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4.7
Filet
Filet
Ruth's Chris Steak House - Waltham
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4.4
Bone-In Ribeye
Bone-In Ribeye
Abe & Louie’s - Boston
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4.8
WAGYU FILET MIGNON
WAGYU FILET MIGNON
Smith & Wollensky Boston – Atlantic Wharf
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4.7
Seared Scallops
Seared Scallops
Puritan & Company
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4.7

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Discover Central MA

Massachusetts is loaded with great cities and wonderful food. From Boston baked beans to classic corn chowder, there are a range of tastes to enjoy. Fans of seafood will have to try the lobster, but did you know you can get killer barbecue in Central Massachusetts? Don't forget the Pilgrim tradition; the good folks of Sturbridge are happy to feed you a meal rich in heritage and teach you how to make real maple syrup. Of course, you'll need something sweet to finish your food journey, so Amherst invites you to their bakery crawl for fresh-baked pastries and fluffy doughnuts.

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Celebrate special occasions at the best restaurants in Central MA. Our customers recommend Publick House, Willy’s Steakhouse Grill & Sushi Bar and Clintons Bar and Grille

As of 23 Nov 2024 there are 50 restaurants in Central MA. Filter by ‘outdoor dining’, ‘romantic’ or ‘dog friendly’.

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