Northborough

east suburb · 01532

Northborough is where Worcester professionals land when they want a yard, decent schools, and a tolerable I-290 commute to Boston on a good day. The town center keeps a New England common, a few restaurants, and the kind of quiet that reads as peaceful or sleepy depending on your decade. Dating skews married-with-strollers; single thirtysomethings drive to Worcester or Framingham for actual nightlife. Bring a partner home to Northborough and you are signaling intent, not spontaneity. The honest tradeoff: square footage and good public schools in exchange for a social life that requires a car and a calendar invite.

$70,821

median income

$1,919

median rent

The data

Northborough by the numbers

Median individual income in Northborough is about $70.8k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Northborough pays about $1,920 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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20 spots across Northborough

Northborough
Activity
Apex Entertainment Marlborough
Amusement center★ 4.4 · 5,183
Wheelchair access
Find it
21 Apex Dr, Marlborough, MA 01752
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 5,183 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 9 PM
Tue12 to 9 PM
Wed12 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
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Northborough
Dining
Tougas Family Farm
Orchard★ 4.6 · 2,390
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
234 Ball St, Northborough, MA 01532
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 2,390 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 6 PM
Tue8 AM to 6 PM
Wed8 AM to 6 PM
Thu8 AM to 6 PM
Fri8 AM to 8:30 PM
Sat8 AM to 8:30 PM
Sun8 AM to 6 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Northborough
Dining
Arturo's Ristorante
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,518
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
54 E Main St, Westborough, MA 01581
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,518 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Arturo's Ristorante.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 9 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 9 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 9 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 9 PM
FriClosed
Sat11:30 AM to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Northborough
Drinks
Clintons Bar & Grille
Bar & grill★ 4.6 · 1,267
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
27 High St, Clinton, MA 01510
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,267 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 10 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 10 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 10 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 10 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 11 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 11 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Northborough
Activity
Trombetta's Farm
Miniature golf course★ 4.7 · 1,045
Wheelchair access
Find it
655 Farm Rd #2763, Marlborough, MA 01752
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,045 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Trombetta's Farm.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 9 PM
Tue10 AM to 9 PM
Wed10 AM to 9 PM
Thu10 AM to 9 PM
Fri10 AM to 9:30 PM
Sat10 AM to 9:30 PM
Sun10 AM to 9:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Northborough
Dining
C'est La Vie Bistro
French restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 978
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
30 Main St, Northborough, MA 01532
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 978 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at C'est La Vie Bistro.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed8 AM to 3 PM
Thu8 AM to 3 PM
Fri8 AM to 3 PM
Sat8 AM to 3 PM
Sun8 AM to 3 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Northborough
Dining
Churrascaria Tropeiro's Grill | Brazilian Steakhouse
Brazilian restaurant★ 4.7 · 835
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
480 Shrewsbury St, Worcester, MA 01604
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 835 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 9 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 9 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 9 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 9 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Northborough
Dining
Rancho Corona Authentic Restaurant & Cantina
Mexican restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 694
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
290 W Main St, Northborough, MA 01532
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 694 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Rancho Corona Authentic Restaurant & Cantina.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Northborough
Dining
Yama Zakura
Sushi restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 637
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
369 W Main St #3, Northborough, MA 01532
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 637 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Yama Zakura.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 10 PM
Sat4 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Northborough
Dining
The Neighborhood Tavern. Northborough
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 610
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
318 Main St, Northborough, MA 01532
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 610 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Neighborhood Tavern. Northborough.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 11 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 11 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 11 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 12 AM
Fri11:30 AM to 12 AM
Sat11:30 AM to 12 AM
Sun10 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Northborough
Dining
TKU Kuppanna's
Indian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 603
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
35 Solomon Pond Rd, Northborough, MA 01532
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 603 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at TKU Kuppanna's.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Northborough
Drinks
Less Than Greater Than
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 584
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
28 Main St, Hudson, MA 01749
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 584 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Less Than Greater Than.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 11 PM
Tue5 to 11 PM
Wed5 to 11 PM
Thu5 PM to 12 AM
Fri5 PM to 1 AM
Sat12 PM to 1 AM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Northborough
Dining
Romaine's Kitchen and Bar
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 442
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
299 W Main St, Northborough, MA 01532
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 442 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Romaine's Kitchen and Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 8:30 PM
Tue5 to 8:30 PM
Wed5 to 8:30 PM
Thu5 to 8:30 PM
Fri4 to 9 PM
Sat4 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Northborough
Drinks
Ember & Alma Cocktail Bar
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 407
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
500 Boston Post Rd E, Marlborough, MA 01752
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 407 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Ember & Alma Cocktail Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Northborough
Dining
Wemmy's Kitchen & Lounge
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 402
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
29 S Bolton St, Marlborough, MA 01752
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 402 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Wemmy's Kitchen & Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Sat11 AM to 10:30 PM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Northborough
Drinks
The Central House Tavern
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.6 · 351
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
44 South St, Westborough, MA 01581
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 351 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Central House Tavern.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 10 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 10 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 10 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 10 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 10 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 10 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Northborough
Dining
A.J. Tomaiolo's Restaurant
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 229
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
411 W Main St, Northborough, MA 01532
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 229 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at A.J. Tomaiolo's Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 9 PM
Sat4 to 9 PM
Sun4 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Northborough
Drinks
Broken Creek Vineyard and Winery
Winery★ 4.5 · 179
Wheelchair access
Find it
614 South St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 179 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Broken Creek Vineyard and Winery.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 9 PM
Sat1 to 9 PM
Sun1 to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Northborough
Activity
Sawyer's Bowladrome
Bowling alley★ 4.7 · 131
Northborough
Drinks
Evergreen Room
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 68
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
12 Main St, Hudson, MA 01749
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 68 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Evergreen Room.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu12 to 6 PM
Fri12 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
Sun12 to 6 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps

Northborough

Northborough by the numbers

Local date spots

Apex Entertainment Marlborough

Tougas Family Farm

Arturo's Ristorante

Clintons Bar & Grille

Trombetta's Farm

C'est La Vie Bistro

Churrascaria Tropeiro's Grill | Brazilian Steakhouse

Rancho Corona Authentic Restaurant & Cantina

Yama Zakura

The Neighborhood Tavern. Northborough

TKU Kuppanna's

Less Than Greater Than

Romaine's Kitchen and Bar

Ember & Alma Cocktail Bar

Wemmy's Kitchen & Lounge

The Central House Tavern

A.J. Tomaiolo's Restaurant

Broken Creek Vineyard and Winery

Sawyer's Bowladrome

Evergreen Room

Reach Northborough singles right where they plan dates.