Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Central MA

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for the best value 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!

Herb Lyceum

4.9

4.9 (32)

$50 and over

American

Groton

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Davevip

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

We have lived in the area all of our lives and we finally made it to dinner here. All I can say is what an amazing meal and total experience. A truly remarkable dining experience you won’t be sorry.

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Experience

Tricks and Treats Dinner

Specialty Bar and Grill

4.7

4.7 (165)

$31 to $50

American

Worcester

About the restaurant

INSPIRED BY DISHES FROM AROUND THE WORLD, WE PREPARE A MENU OF FRESH CUISINE, SAUTÉED AND GRILLED.

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Kathy

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

The atmosphere was nice and service was great, easy to find

Piccolo's

4.8

4.8 (805)

$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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Beezyvip

Dined 2 days ago

We love Piccolo’s. We have been coming here since moving to the area in 2017. The food is always incredible and wait staff provide excellent service. Our all time favorite dishes are veal parm, gnocchi, and Gamberi Julianna. Don’t skip on the blueberry marscapone cheesecake either.

Publick House

4.7

4.7 (2818)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Sturbridge

About the restaurant

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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Robert

Dined 1 day ago

It’s always Thanksgiving at the Publick House! Worth the trip for the roast turkey dinner. Service was prompt and attentive. Food was served quickly and hot.

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Popular dish

Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie

Popular dish

New England Clam Chowder

Popular dish

Fish & Chips

Dino's Ristorante

4.6

4.6 (133)

$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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Jeffreyvip

Dined 4 days ago

I’ve been coming to this place for almost 60 years and it’s always been fantastic!

Baba Sushi Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (102)

$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.

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Bob

Dined on Oct 3, 2024

Sushi was fresh amazing and delicious. Drinks were spot on. Service was excellent

Russo

4.5

4.5 (593)

$30 and under

Italian

Worcester

About the restaurant

Russo Italian Restaurant features traditional Italian dishes made from recipes handed down from generation to generation.

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Corey

Dined on Oct 5, 2024

By far some of the best Italian food I have had. We have been several times and look forward to each time. Excellent value, excellent service excellent food!

The Rail Trail Flatbread Co. - Milford

4.8

4.8 (284)

$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.

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Beth

Dined 7 days ago

We love it here whether it’s with family or friends always a good meal. Love that you can have one pizza and split into two kinds. No one is disappointed and an opportunity to try something else too.

Lucia's Tavola

4.7

4.7 (1512)

$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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Paisleyvip

Dined on Oct 3, 2024

The food at Lucia's is consistently superb! As a vegetarian for 40 years, I can attest that the eggplant parmesan is spectacular, as is the tomato sauce. The portions are generous, but not 'wastefully' huge. Our servers were friendly and attentive. We always look forward to a night out at Lucia's!

Clintons Bar and Grille

4.7

4.7 (1861)

$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.

Top review

Dined 3 days ago

Never ever had a bad meal. Delicious food always.

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