Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Central MA

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Central MA? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Baba Sushi Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (133)

$30 and under

Japanese

Worcester

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Rachel

Dined on Jun 1, 2025

we had a baby with us and they were super sweet and accommodating !

Clintons Bar and Grille

4.8

4.8 (1959)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Clinton

About the restaurant

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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JuneVIP

Dined 3 days ago

This was a new restaurant for me and I am so glad I ventured beyond my usual dining places. My experience was wonderful! In all respects. I had the most delicious salmon and in spite of wanting to try other items on the menu, I need to return so I an order the salmon again. The staff was welcoming, efficient, and appropriately attentive. I really look forward to returning soon.

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Willy’s Steakhouse Grill & Sushi Bar

4.8

4.8 (3038)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Shrewsbury

About the restaurant

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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Wayne

Dined 3 days ago

Great steaks, sides & cocktails. Best Oysters Rockefeller I’ve had. Meets or exceeds any top steakhouse in the country.

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Popular dish

14 oz Prime New York Strip Sirloin

Popular dish

Crème Brule

Popular dish

20 oz New York Strip Sirloin

Chashu Ramen + Izakaya

4.8

4.8 (635)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Worcester

About the restaurant

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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Christine

Dined on May 23, 2025

As always, an excellent dining experience following graduation.

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Popular dish

chicken leg

Popular dish

fried chicken bao bao

Popular dish

salmon

Tavern in the Square - Shrewsbury

4.7

4.7 (1064)

$30 and under

American

Shrewsbury

About the restaurant

Tavern in the Square located at the Lakeway Commons on route 9 in Shrewsbury. Our Tavern in the Square Shrewsbury location features an open floor plan along with a 50 seat bar that extends on to our patio. 50 beers on draft and a menu made with the freshest ingredients and our big screen TV’s to watch all your favorite sports teams. Our all season enclosed patio features dining tables, bar chairs, and a lounge area.

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Jennifer

Dined on May 31, 2025

Awesome food and great gluten-free menu. Very careful with my allergies. Great atmosphere. And a great place to bring kids.

Piccolo's

4.7

4.7 (845)

$30 and under

Italian

Worcester

About the restaurant

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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Matt

Dined on May 31, 2025

Everything was perfect! The food was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere was warm and lively, and the service was excellent. 👍🏼👍🏼

Lucia's Tavola

4.7

4.7 (1591)

$31 to $50

Italian

Ayer

About the restaurant

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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Doug

Dined 2 days ago

Perfect date night. Trisha took excellent care to us. Great personality and the rest of the staff as well. We're excited to return soon!

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Worcester

4.7

4.7 (711)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Worcester

About the restaurant

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Worcester serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So, whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested, and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.

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JosephVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Steaks and lobsters cooked perfectly. Excellent meat quality. Server was excellent. Manager was also excellent and accommodating. Great dining experience for the Worcester area.

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Experience

Moët & Chandon TasteMaker Dinner

The Rail Trail Flatbread Co. - Milford

4.7

4.7 (383)

$30 and under

Pizza Bar

Milford

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Jack

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

We're regulars at the Milford location because of the drink selection, seasonal specials, and the flatbread always hits just right. Extra kudos to Andy the bartender for remembering us from a previous visit and welcoming us back to the bar.

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Experience

🥞Father’s Day Flatbreads and Flapjacks!🥞

Experience

Kids Eat Free - 4th of July Weekend

Experience

Summer Menu Launch

Dino's Ristorante

4.7

4.7 (190)

$30 and under

Italian

Worcester

About the restaurant

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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Kelly

Dined on Jun 1, 2025

Excellent food and it was a delicious way to celebrate 2 high school graduations! The arancini is amazing!

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