Fancy
The Vienna Restaurant & Historic Inn
11 south st., southbridge, about 4 miles from sturbridge, +1 508-764-0700, (http://thevienna.com/). owners jonathan and lisa krach serve sumptuous 'continental european, austrian, german and swiss cuisine' in their beautifully restored italianate revival inn. tu-sa, other times by reservation. stick around after the other guests have left hint, ask to have dessert fireside in the parlor, or, weather permitting, outside on the patio. reservations suggested.
Whistling Swan
502 main st.rt 20, +1 508-347-2321, (http://www.thewhistlingsw...). old school swank.
Cedar Street Restaurant
12 cedar st., +1 508-347-5800, (http://www.cedarstreetres...). m-sa 5pm-9pm.
Publick House
Route 131 on the common, +1 508-347-3313 or 800-publick, (http://www.publickhouse.com/). national register of historic places. true colonial feel and great food. $18-30.
Ugly Duckling
upstairs loft at the whistling swan. more laid back than its fancier cousin downstairs. basically the same menu in an upscale pub setting. can get very busy.
Enrico's Brick Oven Pizzeria
Enrico's Brick Oven Pizzeria, 500 Main St.Route 20, +1 508-347-1740, (http://www.enricosbrickov...). Great brick oven pizzas, and selection of Italian fare. Great bar, good ambiance. Best seats are either at the bar or sitting right at the kitchen, watching them create your food front and center. A family favorite.
Kahula Restaurant
Route 131, chinese, polynesian and mandarin food.
Admiral T. J. O'Brien's
407 main st. rt 20, +1 508-347-2838. irish pub serving good food at a great price. music th-sa.
Many, many dining options, ranging from the every day to the extraordinary. There are quite a few excellent restaurants in and around Sturbridge.