Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Central and Western MA

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Central and Western 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!

Tucker's Restaurant

5.0

5 (411)

$30 and under

American

Southwick

About the restaurant

Welcome to Tucker's Restaurant, a place to unwind and enjoy lunch, dinner, or that special occasion in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Celebrating 26 years in Business. Chef Michael Anderson and his staff are ready to prepare a memorable and satisfying meal you're sure to enjoy. Visit us for lunch or dinner in one of our dining rooms, or even in our elegant bar if you prefer. We also feature two exquisite banquet rooms for your special function, in addition to catering offsite events of any size. As another option, Chef Michael can even prepare a sumptuous, one-of-a-kind meal for you and your guests in the intimacy of your own home! So when you are planning a wedding, shower, anniversary, birthday, corporate party, or any special event, remember to call Tucker's. We are here to serve you! Sincerely, Mike, Karen, Paige & Payton Anderson and the Tucker's Restaurant Staff

Top review

Kevin

Dined on Mar 29, 2025

The special was excellent, service was perfect. Highly recommended

The Old Inn On The Green

5.0

5 (978)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

New Marlborough

About the restaurant

Dining at The Old Inn on the Green is an extraordinary experience: fine wine, great food, attentive, knowledgeable service and the dining rooms illuminated only by candle light. Chef and Owner Peter Platt, along with his team, work to create innovative and memorable meals that are an event unto themselves. Currently, we are offering a $85 prix fixe menu with 5-6 choices per course every night we are open. The hours for dinner are Wednesday through Sunday 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm for both indoors and in an all new screened outdoor room. The wine list is graced with an array of thoughtfully selected estate bottled wines from France, California, Italy and around the world. In addition to candlelight, in the colder months there are wood burning fireplaces in each room. A copy of our current menu can be found on the home page of our website www.oldinn.com.

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Aniko

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

Excellent food in an old traditional inn building. Real candle chandeliers, candle on the table, local painted murals on the walls.

Mezze Bistro + Bar

4.8

4.8 (2380)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Williamstown

About the restaurant

Mezze Bistro + Bar serves a prix fixe menu inspired by the Mediterranean using local ingredients. Craft cocktails, boutique wines, and small-batch beers highlight the beverage program. We are nestled next to Williamstown Rural Lands' Sheep Hill. During summer dine al fresco on our deck, please make a note if that's your preference in your reservation. To learn about private dining options for groups of up to 25 contact: mezzebistro@mezzeinc.com. Stay with us, book your bistro experience paired with our contemporary haven just a few steps above the BISTRO with Mezze Guesthouse. Learn more guesthouse@mezzeinc.com or https://www.mezzerestaurant.com/mezze-guesthouse/

Mezze Hospitality Group, includes Mezze Events, a full-service events company, BLUEBiRD & CO. casual restaurant at the base of Jiminy Peak. Come for the food, stay for the rooms with Mezze Guesthouse, a five-unit, boutique & contactless accommodation only steps above Mezze Bistro.

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Clarence

Dined 3 days ago

Mezze is an outstanding destination, especially to celebrate special family events such as graduation from Williams. The serice staff was very helpful, friendly and well-versed in the details of the menu offerings. The food was some of the best we've experienced in the Berkshires and justified the prix fiixe level. An a la carte option would be ideal if possible for those with less vigorous appetites! We certainly hope to return soon.

B Napoli

4.9

4.9 (1983)

$30 and under

Contemporary Italian

West Springfield

About the restaurant

bNapoli Italian is a contemporary Italian restaurant serving authentic cuisine from the Naples region of Italy using only top quality ingredients. Reservations are highly recommended as they are booking for indoor as well as outdoor dining on their 28 seat enclosed patio.

BNapoli is known for their professional yet approachable service, beautifully created from scratch menu and inventive balanced cocktails. They offer an eclectic 100 label variety of new and old world wine focused mainly on North America and Italy from a glass enclosed temperature controlled wine room. Their cocktail menu is culinary based and guest focused offering creative seasonal takes on timeless classics and they also offer six draft lines featuring local breweries as well as a small curated selection of bottles.

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RobertVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Great place for a business dinner or dinner with friends. We’ve never had a bad meal or experience at B. Napoli.

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Clintons Bar and Grille

4.8

4.8 (1947)

$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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suzanne

Dined 5 days ago

Our favorite restaurant....holds a candle to even Boston restaurants. Imaginative menu, quality food, decent prices, great service. Can be a bit noisy. But overall a winner always!

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Baba Sushi Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (129)

$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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Bella

Dined on Apr 22, 2025

Wonderful service. Patient attentive and prompt Great food. Very pleasant experience. 10 out of 10.

Lattitude (West Springfield, Massachusetts)

4.9

4.9 (1790)

$30 and under

Global, International

West Springfield

About the restaurant

Chef/Owner Jeffrey Daigneau “wanted to share his craft with the community he grew up in, treating them to a new level of dining experience – the "Lattitude experience.” He wanted to highlight freshness and the use of local seasonal products create some unique fresh cuisine for guests. With a farm to table concept flowing from the pages of his menus by way of grilled beef tenderloin with white sweet potato puree, pan seared Diver scallops and his famous fried brussels and much, much more, Chef Daigneau has brought back the excitement of dining out. He strives to cover all of his guests’ favorite tastes to invite emotion and inspiration during their dining experience! Thank you for stopping by. The Lattitude team and Chef Daigneau always look forward to having you as their guests. Cheers!

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Patti

Dined 7 days ago

Friendly staff, great service and delicious food. Ambiance is cozy and improving with some updates that are underway.

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Popular dish

Fried Brussel Sprouts

Chashu Ramen + Izakaya

4.8

4.8 (629)

$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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LillianVIP

Dined 5 days ago

The wasabi was so hot and fresh. Plating elevated even a simple cucumber roll! Delicious spicy vegan ramen my partner enjoyed The dragon slayer sake, Philly roll and vegan udon. Beautiful and delicious desserts! Great service! Thank you 🙏🏾

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Popular dish

chicken leg

Popular dish

fried chicken bao bao

Popular dish

salmon

Piccolo's

4.8

4.8 (837)

$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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Dan

Dined on Apr 11, 2025

Excellent food, huge portions, friendly service. A great experience. The restaurant was very loud with a few tables being unusually loud for polite restaurant behavior. I will definitely be back.

Willy’s Steakhouse Grill & Sushi Bar

4.8

4.8 (3019)

$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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steve

Dined on Apr 21, 2025

The appetizers were fantastic and the steaks were cooked perfectly and tasted amazing

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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

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