16 Best Restaurants in The Berkshires, Massachusetts

Alpamayo

$$ Fodor's choice

Don't let the no-frills decor fool you; what this family-owned restaurant lacks in style it more than makes up for in bold flavors, especially at dinner. Enjoy a menu of fresh and flavorful Peruvian favorites ranging from ceviche to plantains, and don't forget to grab a caramel custard for dessert.

60 Main St., Massachusetts, 01238, USA
413-243–6000
Known For
  • chicha morada (incredible purple corn drink)
  • lomo saltado (steak strips sauteed with tomatoes, onions, and fries)
  • Peruvian corn on the cob
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.

Coyote Flaco

$ Fodor's choice
The best Mexican food in the Berkshires can be found at this unassuming spot where traditional cuisine meets local ingredients. The menu is small but every item is done well, and often served with side dishes in cute little tortilla cups.

District Kitchen & Bar

$$ Fodor's choice

Delicious food and good wine keep this small restaurant packed most nights. This gem can almost be missed just off busy North Street, but couples looking for an intimate date-night or professionals grabbing after-work drinks have made it a hot spot.

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Antojitos Oaxaca

$$

It's not often you get authentic food from the Oaxaca region in southern Mexico served inside an old train station, but that's what you get at Antojitos. The owners of this establishment moved into the former Sullivan Station restaurant, bringing with them Oaxacan-style tamales, tacos, sopes, and huaraches.

Aroma Bar and Grill

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Popular with college students for its reasonable prices, this restaurant serves up delicious food all day with especially good deals at lunch and the Sunday brunch buffets. The cooks do well with everything from tandoori chicken and other standards to the full Raja Thali dinner special, all served with a trio of flavorful chutneys.

Baba Louie's Sourdough Pizza Co

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Specialty pizzas at this trattoria go far beyond the usual toppings, from roasted sweet potatoes and fennel to pineapple and coconut: combinations are weird, but tasty. Baba Louie's fires up sourdough ground wheat, spelt-berry, and even gluten-free crusts in their often crowded, rustic interior.

42/44 Railroad St., Massachusetts, 01230, USA
413-528–8100
Known For
  • excellent thin-crust pizza
  • Hannah Jo special (mozz, ricotta, shrimp, pineapple, green chili sauce)
  • smallish dining area and portions
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted, Closed Tues. and Wed.

Bistro Zinc

$$$

Pastel-yellow walls, tall windows, a pressed-metal ceiling, and small-tile floors set an inviting tone at this stylishly modern French bistro with a long zinc-top bar from which it gets its name. The kitchen turns out expertly prepared and refreshingly simple classics, from steak frites to coq au vin.

Bizen

$$

Expect crowds—and, on busy nights, a wait—at this Railroad Street mainstay where dining room tables wrap around three sides of the large central sushi bar that offers an extensive menu of very fresh fish. Besides the sushi menu, dishes range from robata (charcoal grill) to katsu and tempura.

17 Railroad St., Massachusetts, 01230, USA
413-528–4343
Known For
  • harumaki (deep-fried lobster and fish in rice paper)
  • una jyu (grilled river eel in a sweet sauce)
  • tea ceremonies and 10-course tasting menus by reservation

Firefly Gastropub and Catering Co.

$$$

This upscale pub with a few modern dining rooms and porch seating is the perfect place to grab dinner if you're looking for something casual. The menu isn't large, but offers reliably good, but slightly fussy, pub standards.

71 Church St., Massachusetts, 01240, USA
413-637–2700
Known For
  • excellent burgers (including a veggie option)
  • not a lot of seating
  • live music Friday and Saturday
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch

Grazie

$$

This cozy Italian restaurant serves up traditional Italian dishes with an American touch. The pasta and homemade meatballs come in large portions and the staff is friendly and attentive; you can order family-style meals to share with the table if that's more your style. Don't skip dessert if you love a good tiramisu. 

26 Marshall St., Massachusetts, 01247, USA
413-664--0044
Known For
  • generous portions
  • delicious sea scallop risotto
  • excellent service
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch

La Fogata

$$

The open kitchen looks almost like a lunch counter at this no-frills corner restaurant known for good, honest Colombian food, where it's hard to go wrong unless you're a vegetarian. Served with chimichurri and plantains, all the meats are delicious, from the thin, perfectly seasoned chicken to the pork rind that bacon aspires to be.

770 Tyler St., Massachusetts, 01201, USA
413-443–6969
Known For
  • Latin American soft drinks
  • South American food market in corner
  • "Picada La Fogata" giant meat platter
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.

Meng's Pan-Asian

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Formerly known as Sushi House, this pan-Asian restaurant on the main drag offers up Chinese, Thai, Korean, and Japanese classics in a comfortable atmosphere. From curries and bibim bap to sushi and bento boxes, Meng's extensive menu has something for everyone, at an affordable price.

45 Main St., Massachusetts, 01247, USA
413-664–9388
Known For
  • pad see you (Thai stir-fried noodles)
  • cheap lunch specials
  • half-price-sushi Tuesday
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Take-out available only

Mezze Bistro & Bar

$$$

With a beautiful hilltop location and dishes inspired by local ingredients, the bistro can get crowded in summer, when Williamstown Theatre Festival ticket holders try to squeeze in dinner before the curtain goes up. With an emphasis on local and seasonal ingredients, the menu is always in a state of flux, but it's bound to contain steak, duck, and a great burger. Taste the creativity of chef and co-owner Nicholas Moulton who is a regular on Food Network's "Guy's Grocery Games."

777 Cold Spring Rd., Massachusetts, 01267, USA
413-458–0123
Known For
  • excellent cocktail, wine list
  • Garganelli pasta with beef ragu
  • smallish portions
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: No lunch. Closed Mon. and Tues., Reservations essential

Pizzeria Boema

$$

Good luck finding a seat at this popular pizza spot in the middle of the summer, where locals and tourists can't get enough of its gourmet wood-fired pizza. Vegan and gluten-free diners will rejoice at the special dietary offerings just for them, but be prepared to pay a premium price for these pies. 

Trés Niños Taqueria

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Taco lovers adored this local Mexican food truck so much, the owners had no choice but to open a dine-in option. This is a bare-bones establishment with friendly staff, quick service and delicious breakfast and lunch options; check their Facebook page for daily specials.

Truc Orient Express

$$

Mixed in among shops filled with arts and crafts, this family-owned business has been serving up authentic Vietnamese food for more than 30 years. Bánh xèo (rice pancakes) figure prominently on the menu, among other classics, but there's some adventurous fare, too.

3 Harris St., Massachusetts, 01266, USA
413-232–4204
Known For
  • ca chien (whole fried flounder in a pungent fish sauce)
  • bánh xèo
  • Vietnamese crafts store in entryway
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.--Thurs. No lunch