Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Pittsfield area by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Pittsfield area by diners
Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Pittsfield area using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#17. Friendly's
- Rating: 2.9/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 841 Dalton Ave. Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burgers, American
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Zucco's Family Restaurant
- Rating: 3.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 451 Dalton Ave. Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mediterranean, Italian, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Firefly Gastropub
- Rating: 3.2/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 71 Church St. Lenox, Massachusetts
- Categories: New American, Comfort Food, Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Truc Orient Express Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3 Harris St. West Stockbridge, Massachusetts
- Categories: Vietnamese, Salad, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#13. The Dream Away Lodge
- Rating: 3.5/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1342 County Road Becket, Massachusetts
- Categories: Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Wheatleigh
- Rating: 3.6/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 11 Hawthorne Road Lenox, Massachusetts
- Categories: Hotels, French, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Olde Heritage Tavern
- Rating: 3.6/5 (237 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12 Housatonic St. Lenox, Massachusetts
- Categories: Sports Bars, American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#10. House of India
- Rating: 3.6/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 75 North St. Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Highland Restaurant
- Rating: 3.7/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 Fenn St. Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Mazzeo's Ristorante
- Rating: 3.8/5 (261 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1015 South St. Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian, Gluten-Free, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Bistro Zinc
- Rating: 3.8/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 56 Church St. Lenox, Massachusetts
- Categories: French, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Frankie's Ristorante Italiano
- Rating: 3.8/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 80 Main St. Lenox, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Mint - Indian Lakeside Dining
- Rating: 4.0/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 435 Laurel St. Lee, Massachusetts
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Methuselah Bar and Lounge
- Rating: 4.2/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 391 North St. Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#3. The Marketplace Café
- Rating: 4.3/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 53 North St. Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Brava
- Rating: 4.4/5 (310 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 65 Church St. Lenox, Massachusetts
- Categories: Bars, Italian, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Alta Restaurant & Wine Bar
- Rating: 4.4/5 (412 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 34 Church St. Lenox, Massachusetts
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.
