Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Sturbridge

The food and the service at J.Gilbert are always excellent. It is a reliable choice for a very pleasant evening out. My only criticism is that the decor is a bit dated; it could do with some freshening up.

We had our Thanksgiving meal here - and they had options for those who wanted something other than a turkey dinner. Everything was delicious and their staff (wait staff and valets) were very nice even though they were very busy.

Deep flavors. Great service. Somewhat on the loud side of moderate.

After eating at the Publick House for many, many years we were surprised to hear a substitution on a meal can no longer be made.. For example: you cannot substitute Green Bean for Squash without being charged $2.00. You must now take the meal as listed on the menu, otherwise there is an Extra Charge. Very disappointed to hear this from a really special restaurant. This makes it sound like the meals are prepared ahead of time and just reheated when ordered. Hopefully they will change this policy. The service was outstanding, the meal would have better with Green Beans instead of the Squash!!!!!

Just make sure to call ahead to ask to be seated in the main restaurant if that’s what you want. They put us in the back but did accommodate us when we asked to be moved