25 Essential Springfield Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Springfield.
Theodore's Blues, Booze, and BBQ
Massachusetts
Funky BBQ joint with quirky decor hosting national & local blues acts on Friday & Saturday.
Kebabish Grill & Fried Chicken
Massachusetts
an everyday essential table known for disciplined halal restaurant cooking, strong local gravity, and Beam Score momentum at 86.3.
Frigo Foods
Massachusetts
an everyday essential favorite for readers tracking Springfield's most persuasive deli rooms, anchored by a Beam Score of 85.1.
Royal Spice
Springfield, Massachusetts
Service options: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.
Red Rose Pizzeria
Springfield, Massachusetts
Down-to-earth pizzeria, run by a brother-sister pair, serves pies, salads & other Neapolitan fare.
Pizza Corner & Curry House
Springfield, Massachusetts
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Sports. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Jersey Mike's Subs
Springfield, Massachusetts
New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.
Family Pizzeria Europa
Springfield, Massachusetts
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert.
Tony's Pizza and Restaurant
Springfield, Massachusetts
Pizzas, grinders & classic Italian fare in a homey, enduring space with a bar & banquet room.
Pizza Viva
Springfield, Massachusetts
Service options: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Phở Sàigòn
Springfield, Massachusetts
Relaxed, family-owned outpost for the eponymous soup, plus a full menu of Vietnamese classics.
BlueWaterSushi
Springfield, Massachusetts
Service options: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great tea selection. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Wahlburgers
Springfield, Massachusetts
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert.
The Pizza Shoppe
Springfield, Massachusetts
Casual tavern & Italian eatery in operation since 1955 known for wings & sweet pizza dough.
Buona Vita
Springfield, Massachusetts
This Italian mainstay offers pizza, hearty plates of pasta & other basics in casual surrounds.
Basil's Restaurant
Springfield, Massachusetts
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert.
Saray II Turkish Restaurant
Springfield, Massachusetts
Comfy, family-owned, halal joint with an old-world vibe offering Turkish dishes & homemade desserts.
Roosters Chicken n Waffles & Convenience -Wilbraham, MA (HALAL)
Springfield, Massachusetts
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.
Mazatlán Mexican Grill & Bar
Springfield, Massachusetts
Service options: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Live music, Serves local specialty.
Max's Tavern
Springfield, Massachusetts
Chophouse fare in polished, wood-trimmed space next to Connecticut River & Basketball Hall of Fame.
Reid's Corner
Springfield, Massachusetts
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great coffee, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Typical Sicilian
Springfield, Massachusetts
Sicilian specialties & Italian fare such as pasta buckets fill the menu at this low-key restaurant.
Antonio's Grinders Inc
Springfield, Massachusetts
Long-running local counter-serve chain featuring pizza, grinders, wings & more in a casual space.
Casa Bella Italian Kitchen & Bar
Springfield, Massachusetts
Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert.
99 Restaurants
Springfield, Massachusetts
Kid-friendly pub chain offering classic fare like burgers, wings & salads in informal surrounds.