Best Lunch Restaurants in Worcester

17 restaurants available nearby

1. The Mercantile

4.6

Exceptional(881)

Price: Moderate

• American • Worcester

Booked 57 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. Chashu Ramen + Izakaya

4.8

Exceptional(577)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Worcester

Booked 28 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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3. Tavern in the Square - Shrewsbury

4.6

Exceptional(1006)

Price: Moderate

• American • Shrewsbury

Booked 48 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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4. Tropeiro's Grill Brazilian Steakhouse - Worcester

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5.0

Exceptional(13)

Price: Expensive

• Brazilian Steakhouse • Worcester

Booked 9 times today

Are you craving the irresistible flavors of Brazilian cuisine? Well look no further than Churrascaria Tropeiro’s Grill! owned by restaurateurs, Who love taking care of their Customers, we’ve been serving the Dartmouth, MA community since 2015, bringing the delicious tastes of southern Brazil to your plate.At Churrascaria Tropeiro’s Grill, we take great pride in offering an authentic dining experience like no other. Our recipes have been lovingly passed down through generations, ensuring that every bite you take transcends you to the vibrant streets of Brazil. From succulent cuts of beef, chicken, pork, and lamb to delectable grilled pineapple and grilled cheese, we have a wide variety of options to cater to every palate.

5. Sonoma

4.6

Exceptional(1677)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Worcester

SONOMA offers a wonderful dining experience with the finest global cuisine, producing an exquisite fusion of cultures and taste. Praised for its innovative combinations of ingredients and imaginative presentation, SONOMA redefines exceptional dining, featuring Chef-created seasonal selections, a sophisticated West Coast-inspired wine collection, unsurpassed indoor and outdoor ambiance, and DiRōNA-awarded elegance, for a truly unforgettable experience.SONOMA’s bold commitment to extraordinary fine dining has been recognized with numerous industry awards and accolades, including OpenTable’s Diners’ Choice Awards in 2023 & 2024. From hand-crafted top-shelf cocktails to the freshest farm-to-table and ocean-to-table sustainable cuisine, to tantalizing, indulgent desserts. We are no longer accepting gift cards from the Princeton location.Gift card purchases are available at https://bit.ly/36oH3gZ.

6. Piccolo's

4.8

Exceptional(813)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Worcester

Booked 3 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.

7. Leo's Ristorante

4.6

Exceptional(426)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Worcester

Booked 8 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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8. Baba Sushi Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(111)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Worcester

Booked 15 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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9. Flying Rhino Cafe & Watering Hole

4.0

Excellent(26)

Price: Moderate

• American • Barre

Booked 1 time today

Flying Rhino Café & Watering Hole in Worcester has three goals – to be bold, distinctive and eclectic. One visit will assure you that all three are apt descriptions. The rhino is the mascot because it is big, strong and rare – everything that the Flying Rhino Café & Watering Hole strives to be.With big hearty soups, rare original entrees and daily specials and a huge array of drinks to make the “watering hole” a welcome respite, visiting the Flying Rhino Café & Watering Hole is part of living life to the fullest. One look at the lunch/dinner menu, as well as the late night and bar menu is convincing. Be sure to try the Buffalo Chicken Wantons, Crab Rangoons, Chicken Lettuce Wraps & Ivory Tusk (Chicken Cheese Steak)

10. Bombay Lounge

4.1

Excellent(22)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • Worcester

Booked 1 time today

"Welcome to Bombay Lounge located at 64 Water Street, Worcester's premier Indian dining destination. Our menu celebrates classic Indian dishes, enhanced with the flavor and spices of Mumbai-style cuisine. We've got all the essentials: buttery chicken masalas, rich tikkas, savory samosas, authentic vindaloo, succulent kebabs and biryani rice. For those seeking something extra special, try one of our house specialties like our classic Butter Chicken or rich Fish Malabari. Vegetarians, vegans, and meat-eaters alike are sure to find something to love at our restaurant. We offer take-out and delivery options, making our restaurant an ideal choice for dinner, gatherings, and parties. Visit us today and treat your taste buds to the tastes and aromas of the subcontinent."

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Joyce
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days 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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Nick
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great food as always. Service was great and very quick. Will be back soon
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4.8
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Ruth
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
Great overall service starting with the hostesses followed by the waitress and server. Food was served in a timely manner and delish. Alcoholic beverages were just as great.
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Tavern in the Square - ShrewsburyPrice: Moderate• American• Shrewsbury
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4.6
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Troy
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 12, 2024
Dante was incredible, giving us a great experience yet again. Overall great atmosphere
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SonomaPrice: Expensive• Global, International• Worcester
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4.6
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ColleenVIP
Greater Boston •42 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 8, 2024
We went on a Sunday midday. Our server, Madison, was pleasant and made sure we were taken care of during our dining experience. The staff was cheerful and food was plentiful. There were many choices of meat served tableside. The food was delicious. A restaurant worth visiting many times over for a great meal.
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Tropeiro's Grill Brazilian Steakhouse - WorcesterPrice: Expensive• Brazilian Steakhouse• Worcester
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17 restaurants available nearby

1. The Mercantile

2. Chashu Ramen + Izakaya

3. Tavern in the Square - Shrewsbury

4. Tropeiro's Grill Brazilian Steakhouse - Worcester

5. Sonoma

6. Piccolo's

7. Leo's Ristorante

8. Baba Sushi Restaurant

9. Flying Rhino Cafe & Watering Hole

10. Bombay Lounge

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