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1. The Mercantile

4.6

Exceptional(881)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• American • Worcester

Booked 65 times today

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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2. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Worcester

4.8

Exceptional(654)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Worcester

Booked 37 times today

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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3. Chashu Ramen + Izakaya

4.8

Exceptional(577)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Worcester

Booked 33 times today

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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4. Nuovo Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1583)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Worcester

Booked 5 times today

Nuovo Restaurant is located on 92 Shrewsbury St, with ample parking in the rear of the building (Hill St), and complimentary Valet Parking service. Nuovo Restaurant in Worcester is known for their friendly and exceptional serving and food quality. Serves Italian cuisine with Mediterranean flare and provides an extensive wine list. Perfect place to have dinner with family, a group of friends, or a date night. For reservations of 7 guests or more please call at 508-796-5915 or text at 508-826-8053. The 2 private dinning rooms with dancing floor and WIFI available are ideal for a seat down dinner up to 90 guests, or a cocktail party up to 150, and everything in between.

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5. Baba Sushi Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(111)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Worcester

Booked 18 times today

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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6. Piccolo's

4.8

Exceptional(813)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • Worcester

Booked 11 times today

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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7. Willy’s Steakhouse Grill & Sushi Bar

4.8

Exceptional(2923)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Shrewsbury

Booked 28 times today

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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8. Dino's Ristorante

4.7

Exceptional(142)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • Worcester

Booked 8 times today

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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9. Leo's Ristorante

4.6

Exceptional(426)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • Worcester

Booked 10 times today

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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10. Tavern in the Square - Shrewsbury

4.6

Exceptional(1006)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• American • Shrewsbury

Booked 73 times today

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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Joyce
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Awesome atmosphere and appropriate level of attentiveness. The service paid attention to our needs even though it was a pretty busy night. The food was excellent. The drink options were great. The music matched the setting and was thoughtfully selected. We were very pleased with the complete experience.
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The MercantilePrice: Moderate• American• Worcester
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4.6
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GaryVIP
Greater Boston •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food was excellent and service was amazing! Merry Christmas 🎄
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - WorcesterPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Worcester
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4.8
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Nick
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great food as always. Service was great and very quick. Will be back soon
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Chashu Ramen + IzakayaPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Worcester
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4.8
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bonnie
Las Vegas •13 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
Great experience. Ashley was terrific. Atmosphere is just what I needed. We will be back.
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Piccolo'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Worcester
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4.8
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Pam
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 Dec 2024
Our servier, Noemie was fantastic! She was very attentive but not intrusive. She got our orders accurately and our drinks throughout our meal were served promptly. The person who brought our drinks and dessert was also very attentive. It may have been the owner, not sure. It was our anniversary and they brought a complimentary glass of champagne for each of us which was a lovely gesture. The food was also amazing. We will definitely go back.
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Nuovo RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Worcester
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4.5

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