Diners' Choice: Healthy restaurants in Central MA

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Updated July 05, 2025

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!

Clintons Bar and Grille

4.8

4.8 (1973)

$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

Tracie

Dined 2 days ago

Never disappoints, food is always excellent, salads are very generous and the service is great

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Chashu Ramen + Izakaya

4.8

4.8 (637)

$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, Chashu brings Japanese inspired fare to downtown Worcester. Power lunches, happy hours, and sophisticated nightcaps are about to be redefined.

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Heidi

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

Been there 4 times and always consistently good!! Food great and atmosphere pleasant

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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 (1073)

$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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Rachel

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Our server, Aleena, was so nice! Food was great, I never come here without getting the fried pickle chips (and they never disappoint!). Very allergen friendly and I appreciate how many GF options there are! Drinks are on a pricier side… It was also very busy for a Wednesday night.

Publick House

4.6

4.6 (3067)

$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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SueVIP

Dined 5 days ago

We always have a wonderful experience and delicious food at the Public house!!

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Popular dish

Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie

Popular dish

New England Clam Chowder

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Fish & Chips

Dino's Ristorante

4.6

4.6 (193)

$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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Paul

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

Very enjoyable time. Met with a group of friends to celebrate. Good food, good service, would definitely recommend Dino’s!!!

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Worcester

4.6

4.6 (717)

$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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Linda

Dined 1 day ago

Great patio w good food and service that sped up. Sauces are delicious w double checks needed to make are anything in the side comes in the side. We would go again but check tip pre allocated and sauce on side checks

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Experience

$55 3-Course Menu

Experience

Moët & Chandon TasteMaker Dinner

The Rail Trail Flatbread Co. - Milford

4.6

4.6 (388)

$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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Debbie

Dined 1 day ago

Made a reservation for an outdoor table, but the tables outside were actually picnic tables. That’s a big negative. So we relocated our reservation inside. The restaurant is bright and bustling inside. The restaurant was busy, but not overcrowded when we arrived at 6 PM. But bythe time we left at 7:30 there was a line waiting for a table. Overall, a very good experience. The pizza was delicious. Our waiter was very nice and accommodating.

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Experience

Kids Eat Free - 4th of July Weekend

Casta Diva

4.5

4.5 (214)

$30 and under

Italian

Northborough

About the restaurant

Casta Diva was founded on the idea that the people of Central Massachusetts shouldn’t have to go all the way to the North End to get real, fresh Northern Italian cuisine.

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Joseph

Dined 3 days ago

Always a great meal at Casta Diva❤️ we will definitely be back!

Forge and Vine

4.5

4.5 (3300)

$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.

Top review

Cheryl

Dined 6 days ago

We had a wonderful evening we ordered the two flatbreads and they were amazing. They were enough so we didn’t have to order a meal. A few cocktails to end the evening outside was fabulous. Will definitely go back. Our server Abby was great, attentive and friendly, would ask for her again. Overall top notch place. Can’t wait to go back.

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Popular dish

Seared Scallops

Popular dish

Seared Day Boat Scallops (GF) S

Popular dish

French Onion Soup

El Basha - Westborough

4.4

4.4 (21)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Westborough

About the restaurant

El Basha Restaurant in Westborough is a fine dining establishment that serves authentic Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant's menu features a wide variety of dishes, including appetizers, salads, soups, entrees, and desserts. All of the dishes are made with fresh, high-quality ingredients and are cooked to perfection. The restaurant's atmosphere is elegant but casual, making it the perfect place to enjoy a meal with family and friends. The restaurant also has a full bar, so you can enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail with your meal. El Basha Restaurant is committed to providing its guests with the best possible dining experience. The restaurant's staff is friendly and attentive, and they are always happy to answer any questions you may have. If you are looking for a delicious and authentic Mediterranean dining experience, El Basha Restaurant is the perfect place for you.

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JeffVIP

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

Always a relaxing atmosphere with consistently good food. Service is attentive but not overly so. Will return.

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