Diners' Choice: Healthy restaurants in Central MA

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall healthy cuisine 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 (98)

$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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Holly

Dined 4 days ago

So so good. The sushi was incredible but our server was outstanding!

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.

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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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Chashu Ramen + Izakaya

4.8

4.8 (539)

$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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CHUAN-FUvip

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

If you like sushi and noodle this is the restaurant for you!!! I would consider this restaurant among the best in Worcester (country for that matter). Atmosphere is 5 stars. So spacious... Server is very cheerful. I will go back soon!!!

The Rail Trail Flatbread Co. - Milford

4.8

4.8 (275)

$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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Stuart

Dined 6 days ago

Our server, Bronwyn, was outstanding! And the flatbread pizzas were sensational. No kidding. One was Mexican corn and the other had short rib meat and a spicy aioli sauce drizzled on it. I had a flight of four beers on tap to go with it. Plus stuffed tater tots with blue cheese, I believe, and a bit of buffalo sauce. So tasty. Finished with a warm apple crumble with ice cream. This place was a yummy surprise. We’ll be back.

Baba Sushi Sturbridge

4.6

4.6 (60)

$30 and under

Japanese

Sturbridge

About the restaurant

Welcome to Baba Sushi… Voted Worcester’s Best Sushi Restaurant 9 consecutive years in a row, and a 5-time winner of the prestigious Worcester’s Best Chef award, Chef Wilson Wang is pleased to bring the freshest, most original sushi creations to the newer Sturbridge, MA location.

Wilson also invites you to try his Chinese Hot Pot, a delicious and fun way to enjoy all of your favorite foods.

So Sushi… AND Hot Pot, all under one roof, and made only with the freshest and tastiest ingredients. Thank you for joining us! We are excited to finally be here in Sturbridge and look forward bringing you the finest dining experience.

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Kelly

Dined on Aug 17, 2024

Summer was our server and she was literally one of the best I have had all summer!! Even the valet (we didn’t use) was fun and personable. baba is a little pricey, but we had a great dinner.

Tavern in the Square - Shrewsbury

4.6

4.6 (990)

$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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Neile

Dined on Aug 26, 2024

We went to Tavern on the Square in Shrewsbury to celebrate my daughter's 21st birthday. We were a party of 6 with a reservation and were seated immediately in an outdoor table at the corner of the patio where we requested a lower noise level as we have hearing sensitive members. We had an amazing server who was very fun, energetic and attentive. Food was excellent, drinks were delicious, and we will definitely be back again!

Forge and Vine

4.6

4.6 (3034)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Groton

About the restaurant

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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Megan

Dined 3 days ago

Love the atmosphere here - I just wish there were more green veggie options

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4.6

4.6 (665)

$30 and under

American

Worcester

About the restaurant

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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Justin

Dined on Sep 2, 2024

Food and service were outstanding. Super friendly servers! The place is always busy, so we expect to wait a little bit for things, no biggie. Overall, we like the place and will continue to go there.

Leo's Ristorante

4.4

4.4 (414)

$30 and under

Italian

Worcester

About the restaurant

Leo's Ristorante offers excellent Italian cuisine at inexpensive prices. The Turo family has been providing quality Italian cuisine for over 50 years. Our beautiful decor and comfortable dining room is a great start to a memorable dining experience. Come see for yourself.

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Michaelvip

Dined on Aug 29, 2024

This was a special night out for my son and grandson, before he goes off to college. He asked for Italian- what better spot than Leo’s I thought? It was perfect, food, service and atmosphere.

The Mercantile

4.4

4.4 (823)

$30 and under

American

Worcester

About the restaurant

Serving up New American Tavern Cuisine in our two-floor full-service restaurant and bar, equipped with two 50-seat bars, world-inspired snacks and entrees, brick pizza oven, private event space, and an open rooftop patio that offers views of downtown Worcester and City Square. Located next to the DCU Center and minutes from Polar Park, we’re a natural choice pre and post-game.

*Due to limited patio seating, we do not take reservations for our patio. Please note the patio request in your reservation, or ask upon arrival, and we will do our best to accommodate.

**The rooftop is open Wednesday-Friday 4 PM - close. Saturday & Sunday 12 PM - close.

***Public parking is available at The Mercantile Center Garage with direct access to the restaurant on Level 3A.

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Stacey

Dined 2 days ago

Our server Michelle was great upon arrival and seating. She was suggestive and answered all of our questions that we had about the menu. The food was delicious. We just wish that Michelle or another staff member had come over and removed our dirty plates, utensils and empty glasses. Also this was a birthday party and we had to go find Michelle to alert her that we were ready for the cake presentation. We were entertaining our guests and we would have liked to be served better and been able to relax more instead of looking for assistance.

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