23 Best Foodie Towns in Massachusetts and the Best Restaurant in Each

We are lucky to have so many delicious restaurant options in Massachusetts. No matter what cuisine you’re looking for, you likely won’t have to cross state lines to find it. Our love of food got us thinking: which cities/towns in Massachusetts have THE best food?? So we set out to find out…. on the internet.

We looked at every city and town in Massachusetts, popped them into Tripadvisor, and noted how many eateries in each town had 4 stars or higher. Here come the results! We’ll give you the Top 20 Best Foodie Towns in Massachusetts. We’ll also give you the top rated restaurant in each city/town as we go along. Sound good? I’m hungry already, grab your forks and let’s gooooo!

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• BEST FOODIE TOWNS IN MASSACHUSETTS #20

  BROCKTON
  # of Restaurants with 4+ Stars: 60
  Top-Rated Restaurant: JJ’s Cafe

• BEST FOODIE TOWNS IN MASSACHUSETTS #19 (tie)

  FRAMINGHAM
  # of Restaurants with 4+ Stars: 64
  Top-Rated Restaurant: J&M Diner, Inc.

• BEST FOODIE TOWNS IN MASSACHUSETTS #19 (tie)

  PITTSFIELD
  # of Restaurants with 4+ Stars: 64
  Top-Rated Restaurant: Mazzeo’s Ristorante

• BEST FOODIE TOWNS IN MASSACHUSETTS #18 (tie)

  BEVERLY
  # of Restaurants with 4+ Stars: 68
  Top-Rated Restaurant: Depot Diner

• BEST FOODIE TOWNS IN MASSACHUSETTS #18 (tie)

  PEABODY
  # of Restaurants with 4+ Stars: 68
  Top-Rated Restaurant: Petrillo’s Italian Kitchen

• BEST FOODIE TOWNS IN MASSACHUSETTS #17

  NANTUCKET
  # of Restaurants with 4+ Stars: 72
  Top-Rated Restaurant: b-ACK Yard BBQ

• BEST FOODIE TOWNS IN MASSACHUSETTS #16

  FALMOUTH
  # of Restaurants with 4+ Stars: 74
  Top-Rated Restaurant: Water Street Kitchen

• BEST FOODIE TOWNS IN MASSACHUSETTS #15

  LYNN
  # of Restaurants with 4+ Stars: 76
  Top-Rated Restaurant: Rossetti Restaurant

• BEST FOODIE TOWNS IN MASSACHUSETTS #14

  HYANNIS
  # of Restaurants with 4+ Stars: 77
  Top-Rated Restaurant: Daily Paper

• BEST FOODIE TOWNS IN MASSACHUSETTS #13

  WALTHAM
  # of Restaurants with 4+ Stars: 79
  Top-Rated Restaurant: La Campania

• BEST FOODIE TOWNS IN MASSACHUSETTS #12

  FALL RIVER
  # of Restaurants with 4+ Stars: 85
  Top-Rated Restaurant: Patti’s Pierogis

• BEST FOODIE TOWNS IN MASSACHUSETTS #11

  BROOKLINE
  # of Restaurants with 4+ Stars: 87
  Top-Rated Restaurant: Barcelona Wine Bar

• BEST FOODIE TOWNS IN MASSACHUSETTS #10

  SALEM
  # of Restaurants with 4+ Stars: 91
  Top-Rated Restaurant: Village Tavern

• BEST FOODIE TOWNS IN MASSACHUSETTS #9

  NEW BEDFORD
  # of Restaurants with 4+ Stars: 93
  Top-Rated Restaurant: The Black Whale

• BEST FOODIE TOWNS IN MASSACHUSETTS #8

  LOWELL
  # of Restaurants with 4+ Stars: 97
  Top-Rated Restaurant: Good Thymes

• BEST FOODIE TOWNS IN MASSACHUSETTS #7

  PLYMOUTH
  # of Restaurants with 4+ Stars: 99
  Top-Rated Restaurant: KKatie’s Burger Bar

• BEST FOODIE TOWNS IN MASSACHUSETTS #6 (tie)

  NEWTON
  # of Restaurants with 4+ Stars: 101
  Top-Rated Restaurant: Fiorella’s Cucina

• BEST FOODIE TOWNS IN MASSACHUSETTS #6 (tie)

  SPRINGFIELD
  # of Restaurants with 4+ Stars: 101
  Top-Rated Restaurant: Theodore’s

• BEST FOODIE TOWNS IN MASSACHUSETTS #5

  QUINCY
  # of Restaurants with 4+ Stars: 116
  Top-Rated Restaurant: Tony’s Clam Shop

• BEST FOODIE TOWNS IN MASSACHUSETTS #4

  SOMERVILLE
  # of Restaurants with 4+ Stars: 158
  Top-Rated Restaurant: Sarma Restaurant

• BEST FOODIE TOWNS IN MASSACHUSETTS #3

  WORCESTER
  # of Restaurants with 4+ Stars: 216
  Top-Rated Restaurant: Lou Roc’s Diner

• BEST FOODIE TOWNS IN MASSACHUSETTS #2

  CAMBRIDGE
  # of Restaurants with 4+ Stars: 241
  Top-Rated Restaurant: Oleana

• BEST FOODIE TOWNS IN MASSACHUSETTS #1

  BOSTON
  # of Restaurants with 4+ Stars: 1,231
  Top-Rated Restaurant: Mario’s Restaurant