Best Restaurants in Springfield MA (2025)
Student Prince Cafe and The Fort
German restaurant · Springfield
A 1935 landmark pouring steins and serving schnitzel in a storied hall. Frequently cited by The New York Times and The Boston Globe, and included among Gourmet’s legendary restaurants; a downtown rite of passage for celebratory meals.
Red Rose Pizzeria
Italian restaurant · Springfield
Family-run since 1963, famed for mozzarella-laden pies and red-sauce staples. Celebrated regularly by local press and TV food programs; a pre-game and post-show favorite steps from the MassMutual Center.
Theodore's Blues, Booze, and BBQ
Bar & grill · Springfield
Smoked-meat mainstay with live blues and a raucous stage. Recognized by The Blues Foundation with a national KBA award; a stalwart of Worthington Street’s nightlife and a go-to for ribs, brisket, and bands.
Phở Sàigòn
Vietnamese restaurant · Springfield
Family-owned since 1998, this Vietnamese anchor draws loyalists for fragrant pho, bun, and spicy lemongrass broths. Praised by the Springfield Republican and Daily Hampshire Gazette; a perennial Valley Advocate readers’ favorite.
Nadim's Downtown Mediterranean Grill
Mediterranean restaurant · Springfield
Downtown fixture for Lebanese and broader Mediterranean dishes—meze, kebabs, and a beloved lamb shank. Frequently covered by local news and praised by area critics; a reliable reservation for pre-theater dinners.
Del Rey Taqueria & Bar
Mexican restaurant · Springfield
Family-run Mexican kitchen celebrated by local news for its lively downtown presence. House favorites include quesabirria with consomé and late-night tacos that keep Worthington Street buzzing.
White Lion Brewing Company
Brewpub · Springfield
Downtown’s homegrown brewery pairs craft pints with a chef-led menu—sticky ribs, hot chicken, and fish plates. Highlighted by regional outlets for fueling the city’s revival, with frequent community events and an active kitchen.
Khi & Eli Food For The Soul
Soul food restaurant · Springfield
Neighborhood soul-food staple known for fried chicken, yams, greens, and cornbread. Featured by local news and beloved by regulars; generous plates that taste like Sunday at grandma’s.
Yaad Food Jamaican Restaurant
Jamaican restaurant · Springfield
Indian Orchard favorite for jerk chicken, oxtail, and curry goat, cooked with island soul. Noted across local guides and delivery platforms; a dependable stop for bold, satisfying Caribbean plates.
The Mamou
Restaurant · Springfield
Cajun-Creole return of a beloved local name, now under new ownership with alumni ties to the original. Covered by Western Mass News and The Reminder; expect gumbo, étouffée, and updated Big Mamou hits.
