Restaurants near Shutesbury

“If you're looking for a wonderful place to meet and share good times with an awesome community of folks, this is your spot. There's a great beer and drink selection, free pool on Wednesdays, music on weekends, delicious member- hosted dinners. It's the closest thing I know of to an honest-to-God pub - a gathering place and cultural hub for rural folks - in the US. Especially for those of us living up on the Hill in the North Quabbin area, it's the place to be.”

“A little off the beaten path - that is, on a side street off of Main - is this small unprepossessing eatery. But what a pleasant find! Terrific falafels, gyros, baba ganoush, hummus, kabobs, and more - all delicious and served in a friendly welcoming manner. The proprietors are Syrian and they give these popular dishes a different - but good! - twist. For desserts, they have baklava of course, but also try their Syrian harissa (yes, harissa - not the chili paste, but in Syria it's the name of a semolina and rose water-scented syrup dessert). I had their gyro plate and it was very tasty; my wife's falafel pita wrap was equally good - nice fluffy and crisp falafels and a smoky baba ganoush; and my daughter really enjoyed the chicken kabob wrap. We'll definitely be back!”

“This sleepy college town housed a surprisingly numerous Chinese restaurant scene, among other Asian cuisines. This appeared to be the pick of the lot, offering authentic Northern-style items including noodles. The option to order a tofu stir-fry seemed appealing, and indeed several options were clearly marked as vegetarian and vegan. However, the signature dish is a fresh sort of noodle distinctive to the region, and I was seduced by the distinctively springy texture and fresh flavor. It took around fifteen minutes to make those noodles, and while I was on a schedule, it was worth waiting for fresh food.”

“This is a quaint and friendly coffee and breakfast shop with freshly made food, coffee, lattes, and other drinks along with pastries omelets and more. It appears to have many local regulars. My pesto omelet loaded with vegetables was so good but I had to take half home it was so large. There was not a crumb left by my friend of his French toast with strawberries and whip cream which was totally devoured by him!”

“This cozy cafe has a great selection of pastries and savory dishes - plus great coffee and tea. My non-vegan daughter and friend loved it as much as I did. Highly recommended.”

“The food here is so good and there is a large menu selection. Last time we had the seafood pasta. It was amazing! This time I ordered enchiladas and my husband had the mussels. Both were excellent.”

“Menu is small but well thought out and everything is good. Service is exceptional and the vibe there is great and they make the best of a small space by filling it with plants and great lighting. Cocktails are on the expensive side but they’re pretty tasty. Been there twice so far and will definitely be back in the future.”

“We visited for the first time today. Got a smoothie for there and a bowl to go. Both were delicious! Staff were professional and friendly and the atmosphere was very laid back and comfy.”

“Finally got to try the food here and it was delicious. The staff were very friendly and professional and made me a delicious steak and cheese sandwich which I made short work of. Parking is convenient just off the street or in the parking lot across the road. I am looking forward to going back again soon!”

“Authentic Vietnamese food in a quaint, cozy setting. One of a handful of Asian restaurants in downtown Amherst, it absolutely belongs amongst the top of list. When we visited on a Friday afternoon, the dining room was packed. We thought 2:00 was going to be not so packed. We were pleasantly surprised. Goes to show just how great this place is. Despite the crowd, our food came out in minutes. So fast. And it was so good. Highly recommend.”

“Truly one of the best breakfast/sandwich shops in the area. I used to live in Amherst around 7 years ago and miss this place so much but got to stop in this weekend after a long hiatus. The breakfast sandwiches on a roll are so satisfying and the matcha is really tasty. Almost everything here is. Don’t skip the baked goods. And go look at their salt and pepper shaker collection.”

“This one hardly needs a review because there's always a line and for good reason. We are obsessed with the yellow rice, and usually get the plate with chicken or falafel. An awesome meal. The sauces are super and the hots are very spicy! Love the pickled vegetables too. A local staple that I hope will remain for a long time.”

“Atkins is a supermarket with seating next to the bakery. The deli has a big food selection and I tried a meatball and turkey reuben sandwich, a wedding meatball soup and a cider donut. It was pleasantly surprising to find international items, reminiscent of countries I've recently visited. The service for check out was quick, and it had a quiet ambiance. It didn't give a farm-like feel, except for the apple cider and soup offerings. The presence of a tourist map for exploration was appreciated. Overall, it was a positive experience, and I would definitely consider returning.”

“I adore the Archives! Definitely one of the best mixology places in the Pioneer Valley. Classic and original cocktails are VERY well prepared. The speakeasy entry and old basement environment are very cool and surprisingly comfortable. I regularly drive half an hour out of my way to visit.”

“This is a fantastic local diner with a wonderful family/community atmosphere. I have never had a bad meal here and have always enjoyed listening to the local chatter going on all around me. They always have interesting and hearty specials that are so good ?!!”

“Best ice cream ever. Classic New England farm store with fresh milk and local goodies. Beautiful farm with hearty & healthy cows, sheep, chickens. Gorgeous yard with plenty of seating to eat & go or relax for awhile. LIVE MUSIC & YOGA in the weekends. Just a beautiful place for families to gather. Also, gorgeous area for family photo ops!”

“We love El Comalito and visit often. The food is always delicious and the margaritas are the best around. Everything is fresh and made to order. One of our favorite places.”

“Awesome find! Not a lot of vegan options locally so having 6 options to pick from was amazing. Food was great, service, drinks and atmosphere. 10/10 will definitely come back again!”

“DELICIOUS! Let's start with the amazing tomato concoction that comes with the bread. I could eat that every day! The fish was delicious but OMG the scallops! Cooked perfectly! Our server was Fatma and just incredible. Her smile was very inviting and friendly. She interacted with my daughter who was here for a college tour so nicely. She was professional but also made us feel like we were interacting with a longtime friend. Thank you!”

“Rori was incredibly accommodating and pleasant over email and made my dad a delicious and beautiful carrot cake. Carrot cake is his favorite, but not mine at all, and I still thought it was delicious!”

“So far everything I have tried is delicious. The spicy wings are incredible the way it is presented and served. Looking forward to trying salt and pepper calamari. The shrimp with vegetables was fantastic. I highly recommend this.”

“Such a great find in the Hampshire Mall - we've tried several of the Grilled Cheese options, Mac & Cheese, Soup and Pretzels, all are prepared with the highest attention to detail. You'll develop a craving for grilled cheese!”

“I love their sushi specially “smoked salmon avocado “. They give you a complimentary Miso soup even with take out orders which is great ? but fried rice was not so good to me ?”

“As a former Memphis guy and KCBS Certified judge.. I can say, while Texas BBQ, it is truly the best BBQ I've had in the North, not just New England. The servers work as a tandem helping each other, and I've only seen that at this level at Houston's... Google it. Met the owner, who is very kind and I formative. Wait staff are amazing and attentive. Brisket was competitive level great. Chicken thigh was very tender, beans were great, Mac and cheese was good.. but the atmosphere was authentic and enjoyable. I will be back.”

“Went their for dinner with my wife, we'd been fighting and needed a place that was calm to bond over food. The place was chill and we found some calm in being surrounded by students. Thanks, better than marriage counseling...did I mention the food was hot, quick and delicious.”

“We were looking for a different place to have a bite for dinner. When we arrived we had a large selection of seating. We chose to sit away from the front door in a room off to the side. The waitress was clearly covering multiple rooms and areas. She was excellent with multitasking. We ordered... I had the burger with jalapeños and cheese with onion petals, my husband ordered the bleu cheese burger with fries and my daughter ordered the scallops with house salad. Everything was good. The bleu burger was LOADED with blue cheese. I ordered a Seabreeze but they had no grapefruit juice so the waitress made a capecodder with grapefruit vodka and sparkling water and it was very good-she created a very good drink! While being served the restaurant became very busy - people at every table and the bar was full. Over all our meal was very good. Service was excellent.”

“Having just returned from a trip to Costa Rica a week ago, I was missing that flavor. Located in the Cowls District in North Amherst, Cisco's satisfied my cravings! I had the Tipica 503 and my wife had the breakfast burrito with homemade tomatada salsa. Both were outstanding! I texted my travel companions immediately to let them know about this place. The burrito was plentiful, and topped with cheese. The 503 plate of eggs, chourica, beans, avocado, toast, and FRIED PLANTAINS was delightful! Everything came out hot and you can tell the food is fresh. As this is on our route from home to NH, we will be coming regularly this summer!”

“This restaurant is perfect. The ambiance, the food, the service, everything!!! And it's so affordable. I will come here any chance I get. All of this food for only $45”

“Best food ever warm tasty some food is spicy hot, hot, hot, ie: the tripe appetizer! Best momos ever! Delicious lamb dumplings. Ginger teaSo satisfying.GREATSERVICE! Soups and home made noodles, excellent. Great portions, 8 large dumplings, big bowls of soup.. Awesome slightly different experience!!!Vegetarian options: Delicious”

“OMG There is overpriced and then there is insult to injury. $7.25 for a 2 shot latte is just insane, and according to your menu board makes no sense since a 2 shot large latte is 6.2?. The place was packed so maybe I am just insane. The latte was warm and had bubbles in the milk. Teach your employees how to think outside the box when charging , all that had to be done was ring up a large latte and note 12 ounce cup.”