9 Best Restaurants in The Berkshires, Massachusetts

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

Fans of Berkshires' favorite head chef Brian Alberg won't want to miss his latest restaurant adventure located in a renovated cotton mill complex that offers indoor and outdoor seating with a relaxed, industrial feel. The menu is constantly changing to reflect the freshest in-season ingredients, and an acclaimed pastry chef is on staff so you'll never want to skip dessert or a stop for brunch; most dishes start as vegetarian but offer protein options for an additional price. 

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.