Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Central MA

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Updated October 05, 2024

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!

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

Baba Sushi Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (103)

$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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Andrewvip

Dined 3 days ago

Great service, ambiance, and food. My waitress chasing me down when I left my credit card behind was also a big plus. Don’t get fooled by the exterior. Very cozy and comfortable inside.

The Rail Trail Flatbread Co. - Milford

4.8

4.8 (285)

$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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jennifervip

Dined 2 days ago

Thank you for another great dining experience! I appreciate the efforts to accommodate us with a specific seating need. Food was delicious and I'm excited to try the new desserts sometime in the near future! I also enjoyed the "fire " on the wall mounted tv. The closest I could get to a real fire on a raw evening. Noise level was not as bad as it usually is when we go, but it was not a full house on this rainy Sunday night. Thank you!

Chashu Ramen + Izakaya

4.8

4.8 (549)

$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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Leonardvip

Dined 4 days ago

Deliciousness as always!! My wife and I love going there.

Willy’s Steakhouse Grill & Sushi Bar

4.8

4.8 (2879)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Shrewsbury

About the restaurant

Willy's Steakhouse Grill & Sushi Bar is the premier steakhouse in Central Massachusetts. Steak isn't the only item we are well known for, we are also known for exquisite sushi.

Please note Sushi is not available on Mondays.

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Timothy

Dined 6 days ago

A wonderful experience. Came in for our first time on our anniversary. They made us feel extremely welcomed, and decorated the table and left a card for our occasion. The service was top notch, as we were checked in on several times by several people throughout the night. We got the mussels and lobster maki for apps, both were incredible, but I will dream about the mussels for some time. 10/10! Our entree's were top notch as well, a perfectly cooked filet and stuffed shrimp for her, and a tremendous bone in ribeye, maybe the thickest steak I've had, but cooked to a perfect medium rare throughout! Sides were great as well. Finished off with Creme Brulee, which was to die for. Overall a great experience. THANK YOU WILLYS. We will be back for sure

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Popular dish

14 oz Prime New York Strip Sirloin

Popular dish

Baked Stuffed Lobster

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

Clintons Bar and Grille

4.7

4.7 (1862)

$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 5 days ago

Never ever had a bad meal. Delicious food always.

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4.7

4.7 (806)

$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 4 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.

Lucia's Tavola

4.7

4.7 (1511)

$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!

Publick House

4.7

4.7 (2819)

$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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Vickivip

Dined 2 days ago

Always great and this time was no exception! So glad we made a reservation

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Popular dish

Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie

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New England Clam Chowder

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Fish & Chips

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