OpenTable diners choose the top 10 best restaurants in Central Mass.
Published: Sep. 17, 2026, 4:14 p.m.
The restaurant scene in Central Massachusetts features everything from upscale steakhouse chains to cozy, family-owned eateries — all specializing in food and decor that keep diners coming back for more.
On Sept. 5, OpenTable revealed diners’ choice of the 10 best overall restaurants in Central Massachusetts based on nearly two million global diner reviews from the past four months.
“It’s a great partnership: you reserve, eat and review,” OpenTable wrote. “We listen ... and deliver the results for all to benefit.”
Below are the top 10 restaurants in Central Massachusetts, according to OpenTable diners.
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The Rail Trail Flatbread Co.
Address: 223 Main St., Milford
OpenTable rating: 4.7/5 (Out of 519 reviews)
A family friendly restaurant focusing on new American comfort classics, The Rail Trail in Milford is a popular watering hole for locals near and far. Customers flock to the casual eatery for burgers, poutine, tacos, mac and cheese and more. In addition, a full bar serves wines, two dozen different beers on tap and 10 crafted cocktails and mocktails made by hand.
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