SOMETIMES, foodies can spend hours scrolling through social media to find the best restaurants to go to.

Picking the right place can be crucial if you are responsible for choosing somewhere for a group of friends or your family and you don't want to disappoint anyone with a bad option.

So, we have decided to shorten your search and the pressure of picking the 'right place' by compiling a list of the top restaurants in Worcester, according to TripAdvisor. 

1. Island

Where: Broad Street, Worcester, WR1 3NH

Owner Alexandros Arvanitis outside Island, Worcester's top restaurant according to TripAdvisor.Greek restaurant Island is currently number one out of 229 eateries in the city, seemingly breaking the location's supposed "curse."

Owner Alexandros Arvanitis was delighted at reaching the top spot and attributed the restaurant's success to home cooking and happy customers.

2. Impasto

Where: St Swithin's Street, Worcester, WR1 2PY

Owner Adam Giangnotti (centre) with staff.

Known for its authentic Italian taste, Impasto is a well-known restaurant in the city that serves pizza, pasta, tapas, and dirty fries. 

It was brought to the city by the owners of The Olive Branch. 

3. The Sweet Greeks Cafe

Where: Mealcheapen Street, Worcester, WR1 2DQ

The Sweet Greeks, on Mealcheapen Street, serves a variety of homemade Mediterranean desserts, pastries, and other foods and drinks.

The business is fully decorated on the exterior with turquoise paint and The Sweet Greeks Cafe logo.

4. Massalla Lounge

Where: Broad Street, Worcester, WR1 3NH

This city centre curry house has been operating for over a decade and offers a range of starters, mains, and desserts. 

5. All Bar One

Where: Cathedral Square, Worcester, WR1 2LU

According to TripAdvisor, All Bar One is known for its drinks and food. Pic Jonathan Barry 13.7.17

All Bar One is known for its cocktails and food.

One reviewer wrote: "We came for bottomless brunch - good food and drink choices. Caelan was a really good hostess and made sure we were topped up with drinks.

"We would come back again."

6. Yeliz Blossom Room Turkish Grill Restaurant

Where: North Parade, Worcester, WR1 3NN

Archie Serin, the owner, said he was excited and happy to see the business finally open and delighted to bring traditional Turkish and Mediterranean food to Worcester.

The restaurant serves various Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine, including Mixed Grill platters cooked on a charcoal grill, Turkish meze, Turkish pide (pizza)and traditional desserts such as baklava, kunefe and katmer.

7. Anatolian Palace Turkish Mediterranean Grill Restaurant 

Where: Chapel Walk, Worcester, WR1 3LD

Anatolian Palace, the Turkish Mediterranean grill, has been well known for its food after being named the top Mediterranean restaurant in the city in 2021.

8. Thai on 7evern

Where: Sidbury, Worcester, WR1 2HU

Thai on 7evern has proven popular among reviewers, not just because it is classed as one of the best Thai restaurants but also because it holds one of the best overall restaurants in the city. 

One reviewer said:  "Lovely surroundings when you enter the restaurant, like being in Thailand.

"Was warmly greeted and shown to our table.

"Large and varied menu."