I kept hearing how good the Pauper's Pantry was so went to try it. The service was amazing. Our…read moreserver was attentive and friendly. The menu had so many options and there were also quite a few specials offered. I enjoyed the braised short ribs with mushroom risotto. It was so delicious! My friend had a special of stuffed spaghetti squash. It is cozy with an eclectic atmosphere and a variety of music playing. Absolutely going back again!

Came here for the jazz brunch on Sunday. It was my first time visiting and it won't be my last. Our…read moreserver Mary was delightful. We started off with the yogurt parfait plate as an appetizer. The fruit was delicious. I got the maple latte and the short rib eggs Benedict. The latte was delicious and reminded me of my recent trip to Canada. The eggs Benny was absolutely scrumptious. The establishment is clean and very cute. There are couches by the windows where you can sit and enjoy coffee and good conversation. I can't wait for my next visit!

Service is always on point. It's a loudish bar scene and if there's music be prepared…read more The food is very reliable. Great tacos (not at all authentic, but very tasty), the burgers are delicious and the impossible option is a huge plus! Over all this place rocks! Good food, great service, good value.

We eat here 6-7 times a year, more than anywhere else. Always great food and even better service…read more Love the chicken parm. Decent beer prices. Large bar and plenty of TVs. Always accommodating as well.

Dario's Ristorante is a pleasant modern family-run Italian restaurant on old Main Street in…read moreFitchburg MA, open every evening starting at 4pm. (Apr 2026) For dinner, we had a baby-spinach salad with crushed walnuts, moist dried cranberries, crumbled gorgonzola, and sweet zingy raspberry vinaigrette. And rich tender spinach, basil, and tomato tortellini, in a creamy garlic sauce. Their Mussels Fra-Diavlo were fresh tender and juicy, sauteed in garlic olive oil, with crushed red peppers and rich Pomodoro sauce. We loved their brightly-flavored chicken piccata, pan-sautéed in light fresh-tasting olive oil, with white-wine lemon-butter sauce, tasty little capers, and melt-in-your-mouth artichoke hearts. Served over creamy risotto. So good! Our server, Maybelline is the nicest best ever, with a great sense of humor. We were happy to see Dario's busy in the early evening on a Friday (Apr 2026). Their dishes are so good, each perfectly prepared and delicious. They rival any we've had in that big Olde Towne on the harbor :-). We hope that Dario's Ristorante is part of a resurgence of good food spots in this part of town.

My wife and I have visited this restaurant twice in the last year. Both times the food and staff…read morewere above reproach. We prefer to sit in the bar areas of the restaurants we visit. We find this bar area is comfortable and relaxing. The bartenders are true professional mixologists and the wait staff were helpful, kind and knowledgeable. We will be returning.

The welcome and service was fantastic! Sarah Rogers is an exceptional server and everyone could not…read morehave been more pleasant. The food was fantastic! I had the eggs Irish and enjoyed every bite. A luscious hollandaise on perfectly poached eggs and a scrumptious corned beef hash. My wife had the french toast with bacon. Both were cooked perfectly and topped with the classic Parkers maple syrup.

Lovely barn full of wonderful real maplewood "slices" tables, a fun and cozy ambiance with several…read moretchotchkes, signs, and memorabilia for decor. Anna was our server with a smile: pots of maple coffee, and of course breakfast for all. I had the Eggs Irish, a delicious twist on the classic Benedict with corned beef hash and tasted the apple cider pancakes a friend had... very yummy! The chicken and waffles was crispy, the pancakes huge and delicious, and the maple syrup served in individual nip bottles. Portions are generous and fit well with the welcoming ambiance. The lovely gift shop is on the side of the main building, you get there through a covered bridge on the pathway. Get there early, it's a very popular breakfast place and fills up fast!

Classic diner feel. Tight space, noisy and welcoming. Went for Sunday brunch and it was very busy…read morebut staff got us seated quickly and we were served fast. Large menu with so much to chose from. Food was hot and delicious! Portions are large and everyone in our party was happy. You can call ahead for reservations so I would recommend doing that!

I'm honestly new to this dinner but wow was I impressed. The singular pancake I got would've been…read moreenough to feed my family! Haha not really but it's huge. The hot chocolate didn't taste watered down like other places and if you come you have to try their homemade cinnamon rolls! Never tasted anything like it. Kind servers, service was slow but I understand it was a busy day on Easter. Restaurant vibe feels very homey like I'm in my grandmas house but I love it.

This is a great place for breakfast Service is great even with lines out the door Server are…read moreattentive coffee is automatically refilled Food was exceptional They are willing to make you feel like a important customer

Eggplant Fries!!! OMG they are yummy. Sorry no, pics we ate them too fast…read more Friday night got right in and served right away.

We had a phenomenal night of drinks, food, and legendary musicians at The Bull Run, Shirley, MA…read more(Apr 2026)! Their huge 275-seat event space was packed at tables for 4 to 8, for the two 1-hour sets of Live Dead & Brothers Band, an Allman Brothers - Grateful Dead group of legacy musicians from those bands and families!!! An authentic rockin' performance! They opened hot, with Feelin' Alright and Truckin', and ended hot with Midnight Rider, Ramblin' Man, and Jessica, with around 14 more between. The acoustics were excellent at our table, and we also took up our share of the crowded dance area :-) Their tour continues at least through Dec 2026. Our tickets were about $50 each. Service was fast and friendly, and they let us pull up one more chair for our group of nine. You can get crafted beers and cocktails. We settled in with ice cold regional beers, which honestly are just as distinctive as fancy craft beers. We got some food to share off their "concert menu", too. An entrée-size dish of rich creamy homemade Mac & Cheese, made with tasty aged Grafton Cheddar, soft slightly-al-dente curly Cavatappi pasta tubes, not-overcooked green beans, as i recall, crisply crusted with lightly-maple breadcrumbs. Very flavorful and satisfying. A sweet fresh bright Autumn Salad of greens, pecans, and bright beets, in tart vinaigrette. And juicy "Bull Run Classic" burgers with crisp lettuce, tasty firm tomato, mildly-sharp red onion, and, for one of them, an add-on of rich cheddar, all on a cloud-like brioche bun. They do ask for $20 per person food/beverage minimum for all shows, essentially an entree or a couple beverages each. That's about what we had planned to order anyway :-) This place knocked us out with their dedication to farm-to-table ingredients, sourced from more than 25 regional farms named on the dinner menu. We've never seem such an extensive list of the actual sources. Very cool! The Bull Run has been a tavern since 1741, named after the Battle of Bull Run in 1861, (or in another version, named for a brawl in the tavern at the same time :-), and has been run by the Guercios extended-family since 1946. It was a stop on the stagecoach route and a gathering place for the Revolutionary war. We loved the original wood, structure, and décor. The fireplaces were lovely. It's a huge venue. Bull Run has live music every week, and they're open Wed-Sun, but watch their schedule because dates vary, sometimes one day that week, sometimes all four! This show was in their 275-seat room. There's at least one larger room for around 400. Theres a little parking along Rt 2A, and much more out back across the covered bridge. Dont be put off by the rustic exterior. We loved this legendary performance at a legendary restaurant!

I am always surprised by how amazing the food is here. I…read morehave loved everything I've ordered from the Bull Run. I have no other restaurant that I could say the same thing about. I strongly recommend eating here because the atmosphere here makes me feel at home. If you are reading this... enjoy.

Great new business in Templeton. Templeton Café and Pub took over JK Crossroads if you're familiar…read morewith the area. We popped in last night to check out the new changes and really enjoyed our evening. Ambience is great, some changes to decor brightens up the inside and the new furniture is great. Now food. Best burger I've had in a while. I ordered the Maple Bourbon burger (can't recall the exact name) and it was delicious to the last bite. Our party also enjoyed the Buffalo tenders, French Toast chicken sandwich and some chicken wings. The selection of beer could be a little bigger, but we found something we all enjoyed. Have patience as the staff and crew get settled in but rest assured, the food is worth it! We will be back!

We were just looking for a lunch stop along route 2 and we were lucky enough to find the Templeton…read moreCafe and Pub. Everything was great: the food was excellent, the service great, and the restaurant and facilities spotless. We'll keep this place in mind for future trips.

Not sure how or why this place doesn't have better ratings. Everything was 5 stars here.. the…read moreservice, all the food, drinks and the setting of the restaurant was so nice. My boyfriend, 1 year old daughter & I came in to try the food as we were staying less than 10 mins down the road at Great Wolf Lodge. The pecan rolls & corn fritters were amazing!!! Especially dipped in the maple syrup! We got a kids chicken tenders & fries which was a great portion! Fish & chips & teriyaki steak tips with fries. We were starving after swimming all day and ate every bit because of how great all the food was. Nice beers to choose from & I had a yummy pomegranate marg. They were so accommodating of our overtired toddler as well. Thank you to our server Cera for doing a great job! When we're in the area, we will definitely return. We almost didn't come here because the reviews didn't all look great but we are SO glad we tried it! If you have a good experience here definitely urging you to leave a nice review (: Also love the ambiance of downstairs with cozy tables , warm lighting and the nice fireplace. Beautiful little spot in the winter and if you listen you can hear the brook running outside

Just a gem of a spot. From the gorgeously maintained historic property, to the pecan rolls,…read moreeverything was just amazing for our Mother's Day lunch. Our server, Justin, was fantastic and made it an even better experience! It was well worth the drive. Chicken vegetable pie was fantastic.

Went to support a musician friend who was playing there. The food was very good. It's always a…read morepleasure to find good BBQ in unexpected places. The waitress was very helpful and made some recommendations. It was a little quiet, but not for a weeknight.

A hidden gem . Briskets sandwich was delicious but not very large, nice brioche bun . but there…read morewas a $2 upcharge for a side .... other than chips or cole slaw it came with. Most bbq joints give you a decent side without extra charge.