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Craft beers accompany comfort food & regional cheeses in a hip, cozy space with a brick backdrop.
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Address: 144 Main St, Worcester, MA 01608
Phone: (508) 795-1012
Website: http://armsbyabbey.com/
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Reviews
Jonathan Chandonait
We visited on a Saturday night with a reservation for 7PM.
We’ve been to Armsby many times for Brunch but never for dinner. I’m not sure if we caught them on a bad night, but our experience was disappointing.
We were seated in a booth near the windows at the front of the restaurant and it was absolutely freezing. We asked to be moved but they were not able to due to how busy it was. We decided to tough it out but ended up regretting it. We had to keep our heavy winter coats on for the whole meal and every time the front door opened a chilling breeze would pass over us. If you go here during cold weather make sure they seat you in the back.
It was also a bad sign when the server checked to make sure we DIDN’T have the specials menu, presumably because they were already sold out. Unfortunately this theme continued when we were told they were out of the flatbread only after we tried to order it. Next when our cheeseboard arrived the server informed us they had to change one of the cheeses due to running out. I also added the on-menu option of jalapeños to my sandwich but when it arrived the server said they were actually out of those as well. Between no specials and 3 separate instances of missing items it was not a great ordering experience.
Our server was still good given the situation and was mostly there whenever we needed them. We ate quickly and skipped dessert due to freezing our butts off.
Drinks:
Starry Night: 5/5 very tasty and great presentation!
Cabin Fever: 3/5 nothing wrong with it, was just “fine”
Food:
Northeast Cheese Trio: 4/5, despite the substitution after we ordered everything was good!
Handmade Pasta: 4/5, only complaint was they went a little crazy with the black pepper. It was A LOT of black pepper.
Southern Style Fried Chicken Sandwich: 3/5, “fine”. The texture and flavor of the breading was awesome and crispy, but the chicken itself was under-seasoned and had no flavor. I definitely missed the jalapeños for an added kick.
… moreWe’ve been to Armsby many times for Brunch but never for dinner. I’m not sure if we caught them on a bad night, but our experience was disappointing.
We were seated in a booth near the windows at the front of the restaurant and it was absolutely freezing. We asked to be moved but they were not able to due to how busy it was. We decided to tough it out but ended up regretting it. We had to keep our heavy winter coats on for the whole meal and every time the front door opened a chilling breeze would pass over us. If you go here during cold weather make sure they seat you in the back.
It was also a bad sign when the server checked to make sure we DIDN’T have the specials menu, presumably because they were already sold out. Unfortunately this theme continued when we were told they were out of the flatbread only after we tried to order it. Next when our cheeseboard arrived the server informed us they had to change one of the cheeses due to running out. I also added the on-menu option of jalapeños to my sandwich but when it arrived the server said they were actually out of those as well. Between no specials and 3 separate instances of missing items it was not a great ordering experience.
Our server was still good given the situation and was mostly there whenever we needed them. We ate quickly and skipped dessert due to freezing our butts off.
Drinks:
Starry Night: 5/5 very tasty and great presentation!
Cabin Fever: 3/5 nothing wrong with it, was just “fine”
Food:
Northeast Cheese Trio: 4/5, despite the substitution after we ordered everything was good!
Handmade Pasta: 4/5, only complaint was they went a little crazy with the black pepper. It was A LOT of black pepper.
Southern Style Fried Chicken Sandwich: 3/5, “fine”. The texture and flavor of the breading was awesome and crispy, but the chicken itself was under-seasoned and had no flavor. I definitely missed the jalapeños for an added kick.
Danielle
This a quaint little place . It sounded like you can make reservations but we were walk in on a Tuesday night. It was busy enough that the only seating left was side by Side at a community table.
Menu has many options without being overwhelming. Some of the sauces are lacking a little flavor, and I was a little disappointed by the size of the double patty burger but over all it was good food. The prices made sense and the portions were pretty close to what I’d expect. This is a great spot for date night, meeting family or friends. I wouldn’t recommend for children though.
Staff was friendly and mostly attentive. We did have to wait about 45m to 1hr for our food and the waitress took about 40 min to tell us it would be a few more minutes that ended up being about 10 more minutes.
I might consider visiting again during a less busy time.
… moreMenu has many options without being overwhelming. Some of the sauces are lacking a little flavor, and I was a little disappointed by the size of the double patty burger but over all it was good food. The prices made sense and the portions were pretty close to what I’d expect. This is a great spot for date night, meeting family or friends. I wouldn’t recommend for children though.
Staff was friendly and mostly attentive. We did have to wait about 45m to 1hr for our food and the waitress took about 40 min to tell us it would be a few more minutes that ended up being about 10 more minutes.
I might consider visiting again during a less busy time.
Raven Michelle
We were genuinely excited to dine here after seeing Jerry Seinfeld at the Hanover Theatre. With all the buzz surrounding Armsby Abbey, we expected an elevated, memorable meal. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t live up to the hype.
To be fair, the front of the house absolutely rocked it—friendly, attentive, and professional. The service was the highlight of the evening. However, the back of the house fell noticeably short. On a Saturday night, the kitchen had already run out of chicken sandwiches and short ribs by 7:15 pm. That’s kitchen management 101—especially for a restaurant of this reputation.
We also ordered two boards, and the inconsistency was hard to ignore. One arrived with mini breads that weren’t toasted at all, while the other came out with mini breads that were completely burnt. That lack of quality control summed up the evening.
It went downhill from there. We ordered the pâté—only to find out that was 86’d as well. At that point, it felt like slim pickings. The salad we did receive was overwhelmed with cumin, to the point where it dominated the entire dish. I wasn’t even compelled to take photos of the food, which says a lot.
Overall, while the service was excellent, the food execution and menu availability were disappointing. We left feeling underwhelmed and surprised, given the restaurant’s reputation. Hopefully, this was an off night—but based on this experience, Armsby Abbey didn’t deliver the exciting food we were expecting.
… moreTo be fair, the front of the house absolutely rocked it—friendly, attentive, and professional. The service was the highlight of the evening. However, the back of the house fell noticeably short. On a Saturday night, the kitchen had already run out of chicken sandwiches and short ribs by 7:15 pm. That’s kitchen management 101—especially for a restaurant of this reputation.
We also ordered two boards, and the inconsistency was hard to ignore. One arrived with mini breads that weren’t toasted at all, while the other came out with mini breads that were completely burnt. That lack of quality control summed up the evening.
It went downhill from there. We ordered the pâté—only to find out that was 86’d as well. At that point, it felt like slim pickings. The salad we did receive was overwhelmed with cumin, to the point where it dominated the entire dish. I wasn’t even compelled to take photos of the food, which says a lot.
Overall, while the service was excellent, the food execution and menu availability were disappointing. We left feeling underwhelmed and surprised, given the restaurant’s reputation. Hopefully, this was an off night—but based on this experience, Armsby Abbey didn’t deliver the exciting food we were expecting.
Rick Garlipp
Went for a solo dinner while in town for work. Sat at the bar – bartenders were great. Had a delicious Boulevardier off the seasonal cocktails menu and the muhamarra sandwich. I have never heard of it but it was awesome! I will definitely be back to order more off the menu!
… moreAnna Lisa Wilkinson
Great dinner at Armsby Abbey! Food highlights include the Mediterranean board with homemade hummus and whipped feta, the fritters, the PEI mussels (so tasty) with grilled bread and the dark chocolate mousse for dessert was delicious. The mulled cider was great on a cold winter’s night. Our server Sam was awesome and would love to have her again. Overall, a great pub. I can’t wait to come back.
… moreOne Iron
Always a great experience. Beer list is unmatched anywhere in the area. Multiple Hill Farmstead on tap all of the time…Belgian, sours, local/regional breweries well represented. Always outstanding beers on tap. Really can’t go wrong. Mac and cheese is best around. It really is a must have. All of the food is great. Awesome cheese selection too. Really love the Mediteranean slate with a fantastic spread-hummus, fresh pita, pistachios, prosciutto, olives and more
… moreBrent Copertino
Fantastic beer selection! It rivals others and carries a really great bottle selection too.
Love this place, I have to make it here more!!
Menu rotates too with staples and seasonal offerings.
… moreLove this place, I have to make it here more!!
Menu rotates too with staples and seasonal offerings.
greg santos
I have been to this restaurant before, I can say that the food tastes very good. Sadly, my review is about tonights visit. My wife and I called for reservations 4 hours in anticipation to make sure we could have a seat to dine. When we arrived our table was not ready and had to wait 30 min, which what ever its ok; however once they attempted to sit us down, our table is not just baby sized, but its also right next to the bathrooms and the cashier. We were very disappointed. Makes you wonder wha the point of reservation is. They only seem to care about the big sized groups. And I understand because it’s a business and they want to please the bigger groups which bring in the money. Its not a place for couples, who would go and spend more than a 100 dollars to be sitting next to a bathroom? We felt disrespected.
… moreCaitlin
I’ve been telling people, “I hear they have the best mac and cheese in Worcester” only to go here and be disappointed when I finally tried it myself! The shells and sauce were not at all consistent, the croutons were filled with oil from the melting cheese on top, and there was no strong flavor besides the crisp edges of cheese falling over the edge of the cup! It resembled an at-home creation, and my quest for the best mac and cheese continues.
We also had the chicken and the eggplant sandwiches, which were also just OK. The fries were nice and crispy. The wings were giant and had a lot of meat on them.
Our drinks were excellent! I got the seasonal Charli’s Apples drink and it was super refreshing and tasteful, like taking a bite out of a green apple. I anticipate coming back, but only for a drink, or perhaps for brunch.
… moreWe also had the chicken and the eggplant sandwiches, which were also just OK. The fries were nice and crispy. The wings were giant and had a lot of meat on them.
Our drinks were excellent! I got the seasonal Charli’s Apples drink and it was super refreshing and tasteful, like taking a bite out of a green apple. I anticipate coming back, but only for a drink, or perhaps for brunch.
J Phillips
Great spot for some cool food. Menu was varied and had a bunch of everything. We visited during restaurant week and tried the specials. Deliciousness.
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