Restaurants in Amherst

“The food was amazing and feature some of the best dishes from Latin America. The service was great too.”

“Great food and very friendly staff!”

“Drove up from New York (signed the board) for my 5 year old grand daughter's recital. Food was really good and the people were very nice. will definitely be back!”

“The definition of a mom and pop shop. We've been eating here for 7 years and it literally never disappoints. Tiny menu, noodles are all rolled and cooked to order. You can't go wrong with anything - quality ingredients and made with love. A can't miss stop!”

“Love the food and atmosphere here. The soup dumplings are delicious. My favorite meal is the Shrimp Noodle. Also, their takeout presentation is amazing. Most of the time, restaurants give you a paper bag, portions can seem smaller etc. Not here. The bag the takeout comes in is so nice, you will want to reuse it, and it is designed to keep your food warm. The chopsticks were actually good quality and the packaging the food was in kept the noodles separated from the sauce! 5 stars”

“Very good Acai bowls, Smoothies made from fresh fruits. Staff friendly. Clean and even their BR. Will recommend this place.”

“The cocktails here are nothing short of artistry. Each drink is a carefully crafted masterpiece, marrying bold flavors with subtle nuances that surprise and delight. The bartenders are not just mixologists; they are storytellers, weaving narratives through their concoctions that take you on a journey with every sip. Whether you opt for a classic with a twist or a completely original creation, you can expect a drink that’s not only balanced and complex but also deeply satisfying. The menu, though focused, complements the drinks perfectly. Small plates of gourmet delights are offered, each one designed to enhance the flavors of the cocktails. I highly recommend the celery! Service at The Archives is impeccable. The staff are attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable yet unpretentious. They seem genuinely passionate about what they do, and it shows in the care they take with every guest. In a city overflowing with bars and lounges, The Archives stands out as a beacon of sophistication and quality. It’s a place where time seems to slow down, allowing you to savor the moment, the company, and the extraordinary drinks. Whether you’re looking for a romantic evening, a special celebration, or simply a night out with friends, The Archives promises an experience that is as unforgettable as it is enjoyable. Highly recommended.”

“If you like New England boiled dinners don't go here but if, you like great flavors at a more than fair price, this is an exceptional find.”

“bangin vermicelli bowls!!”

“This little place is a flashback to my hippy days. A market and cozy café, where my friend and I enjoyed a perfectly cooked and served breakfast using homemade bread. Plenty of parking and easy to get to in North Amherst and only 20 to 15 minutes from there to downtown, where we toured Emily Dickinson's home.”

“🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩Amazing! What job! Held my daughter’s shower here , food, staff, drinks, atmosphere! 5 stars for sure! Thank you again to the entire staff!”

“One of the best restaurants in Amherst! My partner and I order from here once or twice a week; the food is consistently fresh, hot, and delicious. Everything is seasoned perfectly. The all-day combo is so affordable, with a lot of options. We like the General Tso's Chicken, Mapo Tofu, Beef Teriyaki Skewers, Poached Chicken over Rice, and Crab Rangoons, but you can't miss with anything here. The service is also so sweet and lovely, definitely the highlight of Chef Lau's. Thank you!!”

“Something different- food very tasty. Especially the lamb.”

“This place has the best birria tacos, good-sized portions, and is affordable. The only complaint I would have is paying for extra lettuce and the extra sauces but not receiving it in my past orders. They must have been busy during those times, but nonetheless, I still order from here since it's so good.”

“Nuestra primera visita y fue de satisfacción al 💯 !!! Carisma y amabilidad al llegar,atención y cómoda espera y al llegar lo que eliges para comer 🤩😋🤗Deliciosooo😋😋😋Recomendado ✔️y me desee pronto regreso 🤗Gracias El Comalito🤩”

“I ordered a cake for my co-worker’s retirement celebration. We had a limited budget & everyone was so happy with the cake. A half-sheet pan carrot cake, with luscious cream cheese frosting, beautifully decorated! It was enough for 20 people with leftovers. Highly recommend!”

“It's a small cozy place and great to bring friends if you want to talk. And, their pastries are from nearby Lemon Bakery which makes superb ..... everything!”

“First time going to Playa Bowls! It was fantastic! I got a coconut bowl with strawberries and Nutella. It was delicious. My husband got the Goldie mango bowl. He loved it. We were impressed with all of the options. The fruit was fresh and ripe. The bowls were very good-sized. We were both full after eating them. We will definitely be returning.
The atmosphere was also great. I loved the hand painted walls. Such a cool vibe in the place. I certainly recommend it.”

“The guys cooking was really nice. Everything was fresh, clean and properly stored. The guy has been here for 1 year and makes delicious Turkish style kebab. The meat is soft and juicy and flavors are great as well!”

“The food was fantastic, I had the Korean tacos and the service was excellent. The mariachi band was a great touch too.”

“Anything if you like it or have a sweet tooth or massive sugar rush”

“Welcoming chef/ owner, Wonderful music and lights on the food truck. The chicken is really moist and flavorful and the sauces are fresh and delicious- recommend highly !”

“Just an absolutely perfect place with plenty of vegan and also “normal” food options.

I’m so glad I found this place.

I had the Quinoa salad and it was the best vegan whole plant food lunch I’ve eaten in a long time, maybe ever.

Delicious food can be healthful, and someone in that kitchen knows that!

Congrats!”

“So many selections of healthy foods menu.”

“THEEEE BESTTTTT U WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED MY FAVORITE LIL SPOT TO GO WITH WIFE 🩷⭐️”

“Went right after visiting the Mill district general store and this place really brings the area together. Went there on the 15th with some friends. Good place for a beer and conversation. Food and specials are well maintained. The bartender was genuine. Good soul.”

“Absolutely amazing food and service. We are Korean and can tell you from being in korea many times that their food is top notch! Favorite place to go when I visit my daughter at college!”

“It was okay for $12 for a bowl. But honestly it could have used more of everything. Usually when I have a bowl of pho I struggle to keep enough broth to the end. But here it was the opposite.

Beyond that that it was a solid bowl of pho.”

“Waitress was top notch! Food is always amazing.”

“Great experience at Moge Tee Amherst! I ordered the Strawberry Tea with strawberry popping boba and it was excellent—fresh, flavorful, and really refreshing. The popping boba added the perfect touch. Highly recommend if you’re in the area!”

“Ben made a beautiful hot latte just the way I like it! Love this place❤️❤️”

“My girlfriend and I dropped in a couple weeks ago and were pleasantly surprised. Great beer, dark lighting, nice people, very quaint and intimate. The M&D is “our spot” now.”

“So happy this shop is now in Amherst! Really delicious ice cream, sorbet and more. I had the sweet cream ice and cider sorbet and while I would absolutely get them again I’m super excited to try new flavors next time.”

“Great food & servers the atmosphere was so relaxing”

“This food is fire. Shout out to the baker. And also the people making the drinks. Costumer service is kind and natural. Also Swaggy vibes. (Epic)

Vegetarian options: Just about everything is vegetarian.

Kid-friendliness: Once some preschoolers walked in, and I saw the kern employees give them all free juice. It was very sweet. (And their teacher a coffee)”

“Amazing environment & food!”

“Thanks for making my daughters favorite dinner for her birthday 🎂”

“Every Thursday is Chicken Tenders Night for the squad. I'm reviewing this on a Monday even though Chicken Tenders Night is on Thursday, that's how much I'm looking forward to Thursday! Nothing beats onion rings and chicken tenders. My friends and I all live in Southwest, but we make the trip to Worcester ever week. We basically walk a mile from our dorms just to get to Worcester! It's our late night ritual.. I recommend always getting honey mustard and blue cheese. Sometimes I tell my friends that I can't talk right now because all I want to do is eat and wait in line for the next batch of chicken.”

“The Cleanliness, the service, the ambiance and the easy way to find and serve your food options is amazing. No wonder UMass Amherst is the Campus with the best food in all USA.”

“We had our son's Rehearsal Dinner in the Amherst room on Oct. 23rd. Nothing short of amazing! Appetizers were plentiful and delicious, as was the steak, chicken and shrimp & crab scampi. Our server Karen was one in a million, she was two steps ahead the whole evening and a big part of the success shared by the wedding party. Thank you to all the staff for making it a magical night :)”

“How can I forget about this place where I could eat healthy with a number of exquisite varieties, located at Amherst College, what I loved is that once you are in the dining room you can eat everything you want, so it is worth it. in that sense.”

“This place has THE best food!! I drive an hour to get some. Worth it. The staff is wonderful - always pleasant even on crazy busy nights. Will highly reccomend to everyone!!! I've had the pork fried rice, beef lo mein and all the items on the pupu platter and a few other items. Its always hot and fresh and tastes clean. 😋”

“the chicken parm pizza and chicken bacon ranch are delicious best pizza spot ever.”

“The food is amazing, especially the nachos, they're great! The bartender, Iván, is fantastic; he makes the best margaritas and specialty drinks. I highly recommend you go! 💯💯”

“Rachel and crew are absolutely amazing. I know that whenever I eat there, my guests and I will be well taken care of and the food will be delicious. Never a bad complaint.”

“Definitely one of the best iced mochas i’ve had, the coffee is so different. It’s definitely on the pricier end and for the same order of iced mocha with a dash of vanilla, I’ve paid varying amounts and that’s something that puts me off and the last time was probably the worst, I was charged $6.5 the first time I had it in the summer and $7.25 then on for many orders then on until yesterday when I was charged $9.50 for the same order! That’s kinda outrageous and I’m sure it’s always a different cashier that causes this. I need to start storing the receipt or stop coming to Share because at the cost of $9.50 for just an iced mocha, i’d rather start choosing starbucks and get a nice and large special. Share - you really gotta look into being on the same page among all your cashiers.”

“I've eaten Taste Thai at least every other week for the last two years. It's my go-to in Amherst Center, especially paired with some delicious boba. I am sad to be graduating and leaving Amherst, primarily because I won't be able to get my fix (the Country Style Pad Thai) anymore. I love this place and recommend it to all my friends :)”

“After two weeks of eating mainly seafood along the east coast I was in the mood for Mexican and lo and behold when I looked at the menu here they had enchiladas! They were excellent too. Matched perfectly with a cold beer. We sat outside and enjoyed the view which was a topper. Our waitress was nice too.”

“This place/workers are so fabulous!! Best coffee at umass hands down”

“great craft beer selection!”

“Great hotel in a convenient location! Pros: easy access to the campus, quiet, great student (and visitor) dining options in the same building. The room was very clean and quiet. The bed was extremely comfortable, and the pillows are super fluffy and abundant. Cons: TOO COLD. I got to my room and it was 66 degrees. I quickly found the thermostat does absolutely nothing. One morning I woke up and it was a comfortable 74 degrees in the room, but the temperature more often hovered around 69 degrees. I made frequent trips outside to warm up. Also there's a 2" gap under the door to the hallway. Conversations easily travel under the gap. I feel like a small autonomous robot could easily access the room by scooting under the door.”

“Delicious bubble tea, friendly staff, great location”

“Ordered food for an event of about 40 people Will was great to work with for ordering Excellent food Dessert platter is phenomenal Many many compliments on quality of food Highly recommend!!!”

“Outdoor seating with heat lamps and fire pit”

“This place has a friendly Atmosphere, The Bartender is Great and it's not so packed even with the UMass Students back in school. You can smoke and bring your drink outside. But don't pass that porch or YOUR OUT. and Bartender Dan is on it and don't play..”

“Most of the reviews here are pretty old. The food is, generally speaking, decent. Good amount of fruit and vegetables, great dessert, nice salad bar, good selection of drinks. The bean chili is A++, and they’ve had some well-made tofu dishes. Perfectly seasoned and nice texture.

Can’t speak to how good the meat dishes are, but the vegetarian and vegan options are fine. There’s not a ton of variety in a single meal, but day to day the options change a lot. You can also take your food to go which is great, and they handle the composting situation really well.

Dietary restrictions: They pay special care to allergies and separating out food that’s got nuts, gluten, etc.”

“Ordered the famous heart shaped pizza for my son and his girlfriend, totally understand they’re swamped with Valentine days orders, and the gentleman helped me this afternoon was awesome!! And it was delivered on time, on the dot! Both kids enjoyed it very much and a big shout out and THANK YOU!”

“Love this place!! Haven’t had a dish I didn’t love! Burritos, tacos, enchiladas, and guacamole are my favorite! I hope to try the flan next time!”

“Wonderful service. Very helpful. Delicious food and tea.”

“Went here yesterday with my family & ordered over $200 worth of food. (Big eaters) We got a bit of everything, our waitress was super accommodating (3 kids) with explaining what we were ordering, serving size, etc. which if you're a parent you know this is very helpful. Everything was prepared to absolute perfection, looked very appealing, & tasted even better! Ended up ordering a couple Cannonball Sushi's to take home because my God 🤌🏼🔥 IMHO it's reasonably priced for the food/location. SOLID 9/10 Hidden gem status.”

“quality ingredients, clean shop, great customer service. 😉”

“good place. lots of beer.”

“We used Campus Pizza to provide post game meals for our lacrosse team and the service was excellent, prices good and the food delicious! They delivered meals for 70 people right to us in the parking lot beside the field and even numbered each item by jersey number for easy distribution. Highly recommend using them to cater for your team event!”

“The freshness of the food the care that goes into preparing the food to making taste so good thanks crew”

“Awesome yummy warm cookies ❤️”

“I love the Spoke. So romantic, perfect spot for a first date”

“good place. lots of beer.”

“LOBSTER BISQUE!!! I’ll be back!”

“Came here for a concert for laundry day and met the nicest owner ever but not only his hospitality was great. He was great. I recommend this place to everyone. The calzones and the cheese sticks were amazing. Change my life. Go birds!!”

“I had an incident where the wrong order was sent and the manager Sebastian took care of everything for me. He really went above and beyond. Also the quality of food is spectacular”

“Seated right away mid-afternoon Saturday. Pleasant, bright dining rooms. (Paid on street & off street parking.) We both had lunch specials (till 3 PM) - very reasonable & including soup. Super fast prep. (Only problem was appetizer dumplings arrived after soup & main course...) Delicious hot & sour soup, garlic eggplant. My husband wasn't as pleased with his wonton soup.”