There are hundreds of restaurants in Massachusetts that provide an outstanding in-restaurant dining experience. The food, the atmosphere and the service all come together to provide patrons an experience worthy of their hard earned dollars. But there are times that dining in a restaurant just doesn’t make sense, maybe you don’t have enough time or you want to enjoy the food of your favorite haunt in the comfort of your own home. And that is why take-out dining has become so popular for some many.
Of course take-out has been around forever, mostly associated with traditional Chinese food or pizza and grinders. And many local restaurants still have food delivery service, often times at no additional charge, although don’t blame us if the cheese from your pizza is stuck to the top of the box!
With the advancement of technology, ordering and enjoying delivery or take-out has become even easier. Apps like GrubHub let you order on your wireless device for pick-up or delivery. Some national chains are developing their own proprietary online ordering systems, letting customers preview the menu, order and pay online, making the take-out experience even easier. Locally, take-out or delivery is commonplace with places like Ciao Bella, Wings Over Worcester and Belmont Vegetarian seemingly are on the everyone’s short list!
So whether you order food for pick-up or delivery, Central Massachusetts has some outstanding options for take-out dining…and it isn’t just pizza anymore. Here are some great places you may not think about for take-out, but give them a try and bring something a little different home for dinner tonight!
Although The Sole is known as being a higher end seafood restaurant (and sporting a killer happy hour bar menu), it is the perfect way to bring a more formal touch to take out. Order off of the full menu and bring a taste of the Sole to your dining room table.
Outstanding comfort food take out options and just as important, easy to get to on West Boylston Street for those heading west of Worcester. Big off street parking lot for easy in and out for when time is of the essence.
Make no mistake, Bay State offers an incredible value in the take out rankings. For under $10, you can take home a complete shawarma meal that will leave you satisfied with flavorful options.
Yes, we said that pizza is a no-brainer when it comes to take out, but Corner Grille offers such thin pizza with creative toppings that it stands out from the typical local pizza joints. The secret, however, is making sure any leftover pizza is reheated properly—on a frying pan.
We were disappointed to learn that the newly opened eatery, located within the DCU Center, stopped serving after 3:00pm as it was the perfect way to bring home a lighter fare after work. But, take out isn’t reserved to dinner time. For those looking for a different option at lunch, the flavors and styles found here are perfect to eat at your work desk.