Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Springfield, Massachusetts area by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Springfield, Massachusetts 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 Springfield 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., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#30. Take Five
- Rating: 3.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 944 Springfield St. Feeding Hills, Massachusetts
- Categories: Bars, Italian, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#29. La Cucina Di Hampden House
- Rating: 3.6/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Allen St. Hampden, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Max's Tavern
- Rating: 3.6/5 (391 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1000 Hall Of Fame Ave. Springfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#27. The Chandler Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.6/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: One Mgm Way Springfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Mario's Cafe Ambiance
- Rating: 3.6/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 60 Shaker Road East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Bella Napoli Pizzeria
- Rating: 3.6/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 185 Elm St. West Springfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Primavera Cafe Restaurant
- Rating: 3.7/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 257 East St. Ludlow, Massachusetts
- Categories: Portuguese
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Posto Italian
- Rating: 3.7/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 674 Bliss Road Longmeadow, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Ciro's
- Rating: 3.7/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 912 Main St. Springfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Tony & Penny's Restaurant
- Rating: 3.7/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18 Canterbury St. Ludlow, Massachusetts
- Categories: Portuguese, American
- Read more on Yelp
#20. E B's Restaurant
- Rating: 3.7/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 385 Walnut St. Ext Agawam, Massachusetts
- Categories: American, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Cima Restaurant and Chop House
- Rating: 3.8/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2200 Boston Road Wilbraham, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Tao's Asian Cuisine
- Rating: 3.9/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 31 Harkness Ave. East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Cal's Wood-Fired Grill & Wine Bar
- Rating: 3.9/5 (383 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1068 Riverdale St. West Springfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Seafood, American, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#16. El Rincon Boricua Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 216 Lyman St. Holyoke, Massachusetts
- Categories: Puerto Rican, Spanish
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Max Burger
- Rating: 3.9/5 (368 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 684 Bliss Road Longmeadow, Massachusetts
- Categories: Burgers
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#14. Student Prince
- Rating: 4.0/5 (484 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8 Fort St. Springfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: German, Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Typical Sicilian
- Rating: 4.0/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 192 North Main St. East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Milano's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 340 Carew St. Chicopee, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza
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#11. Lattitude Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (319 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1338 Memorial Ave. West Springfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Munich Haus
- Rating: 4.1/5 (423 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13 Center St. Chicopee, Massachusetts
- Categories: German, Wine Bars, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Murphy's Pub
- Rating: 4.1/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 664 Suffield St. Agawam, Massachusetts
- Categories: Irish, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Macho Taco
- Rating: 4.1/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 67 Springfield St. Agawam, Massachusetts
- Categories: Tacos, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Center Square Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (733 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 84 Center Sq East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
- Categories: New American, American, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Red Rose
- Rating: 4.2/5 (823 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1060 Main St. Springfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Blue Elephant Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2000 Boston Road Wilbraham, Massachusetts
- Categories: Thai
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#4. Saray
- Rating: 4.4/5 (245 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1374 Allen St. Springfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Turkish, Middle Eastern, Seafood
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#3. Theodores Booze Blues & BBQ
- Rating: 4.4/5 (805 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 201 Worthington St. Springfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Barbecue, Jazz & Blues, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Bnapoli Italian
- Rating: 4.5/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 185 Elm St. West Springfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Evans Egg House
- Rating: 4.6/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 200 Center St. Ludlow, Massachusetts
- Categories: 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.
