Must-see restaurants in The Berkshires

  • Mezze Bistro & Bar

    The Berkshires

    You don't know exactly what you're going to get at this contemporary restaurant – the menu changes frequently – but you know it's going to be good…

  • Allium

    The Berkshires

    Allium subscribes to the slow-food movement, with a seasonal menu that relies on fresh organic produce, cheeses and meats. Go for cocktails and small…

  • Nudel

    The Berkshires

    Nudel is a driving force in the area's sustainable food movement, with just about everything on the menu seasonally inspired and locally sourced. The back…

  • Haven Cafe & Bakery

    The Berkshires

    It looks like a casual cafe, but the sophisticated food evokes a more upscale experience. For breakfast, try croissant French toast or inventive egg…

  • Once Upon a Table

    The Berkshires

    This bright spot in the Mews shopping arcade serves upscale fare in a sunny dining room. It's the best place in town for lunch, with choices like daily…

  • Public Eat & Drink

    The Berkshires

    With exposed-brick walls and big windows overlooking the street, this airy pub is the most popular dinner spot in North Adams. Come for an excellent…

  • Elizabeth's

    The Berkshires

    Don’t be put off by the out-of-town location, nor by the deceptively casual interior. Folks travel from New York and Boston to sample Tom and Elizabeth…

  • John Andrews Restaurant

    The Berkshires

    Raised in an Iowa farm family, chef Dan Smith was a pioneer of the farm-to-table movement in the Berkshires. His restaurant turns out a fine Italian–New…

  • Bagel & Brew

    The Berkshires

    Bagels by day, brews by night. Tasty bagel sandwiches are served for breakfast and lunch; then there's a dozen different beers on tap – most of them…

  • District Kitchen & Bar

    The Berkshires

    Industrial-style decor, moody lighting and striking local artwork make this an atmospheric place. Come for dinner (tasty gastropub fare such as grilled…

  • Marketplace Cafe

    The Berkshires

    If you like sandwiches, you'll love this downtown lunch spot. There's something about a funny local name that makes a sandwich taste better. Case in point…

  • Prairie Whale

    The Berkshires

    Dimly lit and atmospheric, this bar and restaurant occupies a former family home, with outdoor seating on the porch and an inventive menu. The owners are…

  • Kripalu Kitchen

    The Berkshires

    The restaurant at the Kripalu Center is open to everyone. Buffet meals are prepared with organic, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Whole grains,…

  • Gramercy Bistro

    The Berkshires

    Located in one of MASS MoCA's outer buildings, this light-filled bistro is the fanciest place in town. Highlighting foods from local farms, the menu leans…

  • Joe's Diner

    The Berkshires

    There's no better slice of blue-collar Americana in the Berkshires than Joe's Diner, at the north end of Main St. Norman Rockwell's famous painting of a…

  • Tanglewood Cafe

    The Berkshires

    On the Tanglewood campus, the eponymous cafe (open when performances are on) has a menu of locally sourced light fare. Alternatively, order online 48…

  • Pappa Charlie's Deli

    The Berkshires

    Here's a welcoming breakfast spot where locals really do ask for 'the usual.' The stars themselves created the lunch sandwiches that bear their names. The…

  • Bascom Lodge Restaurant

    The Berkshires

    Drop in for a tasty and filling lunch made with locally sourced ingredients at this welcoming mountain-top lodge with predictably stunning views. Book…

  • Lickety Split

    The Berkshires

    A convenient place for museum-goers to eat is at this pretty cafe inside MASS MoCA, offering satisfyingly good homemade soups and sandwiches, as well as…

  • Bistro Zinc

    The Berkshires

    The postmodern decor here is all metal surfaces and light woods, with tin ceilings, black-and-white tile floors and wine-crate doors. Tempting French…

  • Berkshire Co-op Market Cafe

    The Berkshires

    You don't need to spend a bundle to eat green, wholesome and local. This cafe inside the Berkshire Co-op Market, just off Main St, has a crunchy farm…

  • Baba Louie's

    The Berkshires

    Baba's is known for its organic sourdough crust. There's a pizza for every taste, running the gamut from the fan-favorite Dolce Vita with figs, gorgonzola…

  • Seeds Market Cafe

    The Berkshires

    At the Hancock Shaker Village, this cafe serves Shaker-inspired soups, salads and sandwiches made with fresh produce from the onsite heirloom vegetable…

  • Red Lion Inn

    The Berkshires

    The Red Lion is the main eating venue in Stockbridge. On the stodgy side is the formal dining room, where you can indulge in a roasted native turkey while…

  • Moonlight Diner & Grille

    The Berkshires

    This old-school diner on the east side of town dishes up all the classics at honest prices. The retro 1950s decor is fun and though the food is nothing…