AMHERST RESTAURANTS

Amherst has many wonderful restaurants with different cuisines and accommodations. Here is a “short” list of our personal recommendations with brief descriptions in no particular order. Just because someplace isn’t on our list, doesn’t mean it isn’t great and worth a visit!  Days and hours change by season so you may want to check their websites.

Lunch/Dinner

Protocol – Excellent drinks and American small plates. Go for the smash burger.

Freshside Café – Casual Asian food. Tea rolls for Summer. Hot soups for Winter. We love the variety.

Osteria Vespa – Northern Italian. Great date night. Reservations recommended.

Pasta E Basta – Italian comfort food. Big portions. Call for availability/reservation.

30 Boltwood – Amherst staple – Good American cuisine. Call for availability/reservation.

Antonio’s Pizza – Famous Amherst pizza by the slice.

Johnny’s Tavern – Good American food, great atmosphere. Call for availability/reservation.

Iya Sushi – A regular take-out place for us. Sushi, hibachi, ramen. All good.

Miss Saigon – Go for the Pho!

Garcia’s Mexican – Worth the walk.

Lao Hu Tong – Soup dumplings!!!

Alina’s – Cozy Italian restaurant. 10-15 min drive. Call for availability/reservation.

Waxwing Café – Some of the best food in Western Mass. Seasonal menu. Locally sourced ingredients. Worth the 20-minute drive! Open Thurs-Sat. Limited seating.  Reservations necessary.

Breakfast/Lunch

Cushman Village Store - Want someone else’s breakfast? Go here!

The Black Sheep – Our favorite sandwich spot in town. Great coffee and breakfast sammies too!

The Works – Fast and easy. A regular student hang-out.

Coronation Café – Super fresh food, lovely people.

Masuda’s – Afghani and American delights

Drinks and Dessert

Amherst Coffee and Bar – The name says it all. Cool vibe.

Archives – Who doesn’t love a hidden speakeasy?

GoBerry ‘n Cream – Local dairy used for their FroYo and a local ice cream brand available. 

Buttercup Craft Bakery – The place and the pastries are small and cute, check it out!