Island in Worcester

Authentic Greek Taverna ambiance. Our waitress Giselle was very friendly and helpful. Food was perfect, especially the Sea Bream which the chef filleted for us at our table. Bottle of Greek Rose wine went well with our meal. Portion size was very generous - we did not have room for dessert!! Would recommend booking as it is understandably very busy. Will definitely return.

Fantastic food. Lovely experience! We were lost in Worcester looking for something nice. Stumbled across Island as we explored the city. It was very busy but we were welcomed in and were made to feel welcome. Great atmosphere. Knowledgeable staff. Great food and it made our night. Thank you and well done x

A real treat on every level! Me and my partner enjoy eating out quite regularly, and over the years we’ve found that if you want a truly amazing and memorable experience then you’re far better off steering clear of the big chain restaurants and instead searching out highly regarded independent restaurants, such as Island in Worcester. Our most recent trip was on one of their excellent Meze Nights – three courses, with multiple mouth-watering dishes per course, offering superb quality and quantity at a very reasonable price. The place was full, without feeling overcrowded, with a lively, joyful atmosphere and gentle Greek music playing in the background – which honestly made us feel transported from a cold and wet Worcester to a sunny, faraway Greek land. We were taken care of beautifully by the owner/chef and members of his family, and had several entertaining, funny and fascinating chats with him throughout the night. It was great to hear the story of how Island came to be, and a little bit about the recipes and techniques used to create their delicious dishes. The whole family really do know how to treat their customers and make them feel special and welcome. It genuinely makes all the difference because you get a whole experience, not just a fabulous meal. Even amongst the many lovely restaurants we’ve been fortunate enough to visit over the years, Island really does stand out. We can’t recommend it highly enough, and we hope Island is here to stay for many more years to come, so we can return whenever we want something extra special. Thanks guys!!

A night out at Island is like going to your grandparents house… the staff welcome you like family and really go above and beyond making sure you have the very best service. From the moment we walked in we were greeted by such a smiley waitress who directed us to our seat. We were promptly given menus and asked about drinks choices. The waitress asked us what sort of wine we liked and gave us her recommendation to try. We loved it and opted for the bottle (ended up being 2 in the end!!) Food was delicious. Every single dish we tried was clearly freshly prepared. The owner told us that the food we’d ordered was traditional Greek street food and said it was even tastier when you wrap it all together in the pitta bread. He even said that if we needed more bread he would give us more for free! Whilst eating pudding, the owner came and told us that the pudding was delicious with sweet red wine, and would we like some, again, free of charge! Of course we said yes and it was delicious. We were also served complimentary Bailey’s (2 shots each!) at the end and were genuinely thanked for our business. As well as the many enjoyable things mentioned above, what I thoroughly enjoyed was the fact that we were there for around 2 hours. I really hate it when you go out for a meal and you’ve finished 3 courses within an hour and your evening feels rushed. Not once did we ever feel we were waiting too long for food, but we also didn’t feel rushed at all. Like I said at the start, it’s like going to your grandparents house and being greeted by family. Thank you so much for a truly wonderful evening. We were celebrating a job promotion and you really made our evening special. I feel like we’ve made genuine friends. We’ll definitely be back!

Our second time at Island, and once again a superb experience The food is exceptional, and they are always exceptionally friendly,and very attentive. John snd Ann from Cornwall !!

Amazing food! Husband had beef stifado and I had Slovaki, both were fantastic and tasty. Staff were really friendly. Would definitely make this place a regular haunt if lived in Worcester.

Absolutely brilliant. Best Greek food EVER. Plenty of choice from the menu. Portion sizes are generous. The owner and his daughter were efficient and helpful regarding menu choices. Definitely a return visit when we are at the next race meeting.

Perfect service. Lovely chill atmosphere. Food was amazing, fresh , different, exciting. Loved the Meze night not having to pick one item to eat just having loads of amazing dishes brought to us. Highly recommend.

We thorough enjoyed our visit to Island. We were warmly welcome by friendly staff. The food was delicious! The portions were generous, making the meal good value for money. It was very busy, which is usually a good sign - I would recommend booking!

First time we had visited but will definitely return. Excellent food, wine and really friendly staff. Also very helpful with advising on gluten free options.

Came with family for a birthday dinner. The restaurant was busy (turning people away) but the service was very good and efficient. The food was great - really fresh and delicious. We enjoyed everything. We will definitely be back!

We went for a meal for my birthday. We wanted the food to all come out together rather than starters and mains. The waitress was a bit funny about it, especially as we were the only table in at the time (it was early). Last time I ate here it was no trouble - and that was peak time! That was the only negative I could say. The gentleman who served us was super friendly but not over bearing. The food was top class, made us feel like we were back at a seafront taverna in Greece! Really good value too! I’m just sad that it’s so far from where I live. I would definitely be a regular customer!

We popped into Island for the first time yesterday for pre-show food. We adore Greek food and had high hopes which were not only met, but exceeded. We received a warm greeting and were told the details of Saturday's maze menu which was delicious. Ice cold Mythos was the perfect accompaniment to our delicious meal. The icing on the cake were the staff who were all so friendly and helpful. We go on holiday to Greece again soon and I'm certain we will struggle to find a better meal while there.

Visited Island restaurant again while we were staying in Worcester. This is my third time coming to the restaurant, and I wasn’t disappointed. The staff are so welcoming and friendly. Our food was delicious and cooked beautifully. I had the beef stifado, and the meat was so tender. We’ll definitely be back when we’re next in Worcester.

I came with a friend to Worcester for a brief visit and saw this place on trip advisor. We just managed to get a table because we went fairly early. We were greeted by very friendly staff and Alex the boss, they were very attentive and the food came out pretty quick. We had a few different dishes and all were delicious. Me being Greek and fussy couldn’t fault it at all. Would recommend it to anyone. Well done guys.

Last minute booking to celebrate my other half’s birthday. The restaurant is busy and rightly so, but they managed to squeeze us in. We received a very warm welcome from the moment we stepped through the door and was quickly shown to our table. The menu has lots to offer, and it really was difficult to make a choice, but at least that gives me a reason to keep going back! We had spicy sausage and calamari for starters followed by Kleftiko for main…. I’ve never had so much flavour packed in to one dish, it was absolutely delicious. Dessert was orange yoghurt cake and a Greek coffee, which was accurately described by the waitress as being like a punch to the face 😆😆 We really enjoyed our visit tonight, thanks to the staff for such a friendly and warm experience, we look forward to visiting again soon.

This brought back memories of sailing holidays on the ionian sea. Lovely food; great service ;great wine. V authentic Greek food.

First visit to this well praised Greek style restaurant. We got there early before a show and lucky we did as it was fully booked for an hour or so later but were fitted in. Excellent staff who I assumed were family. The treated us like friends and served us with tasty starters and main courses. I had fresh mussels with whole sea bream for main course and my wife enjoyed Melitzanosakata then moussaka all of which was enjoyed. Fully booked so we soon finished having enjoyed the meal

Been meaning to try for a while and really glad we did. Great food and fabulous service - we’ll definitely be going back! Can recommend the Greek wine…

Great food in good quantities, good value for money and a convenient location. Guisell looked after us perfectly but both the front of house staff were brilliant hosts. Well done and thanks to them and to the kitchen staff. Highly recommended.

We moved to Worcester from London yesterday, after a stressful and exhausting day we stumbled upon The Island almost before closing time. Luckily we were accommodated, the food was amazing I had a small (not small) platter while my partner had lamb chops dish. Our waitress Ghisella (sorry if I misspelled her name) was delightful and amazing. She’s a young lady who will go far! Everything was great! We will definitely be back!

Very good Greek restaurant, friendly staff. Loved the starter, spicy sausage and the Kleftico & moussaka for main with bottle of red wine. Did not have room for pud. Will visit next time we are in Worcester.

Had a fabulous meal here tonight. The hummus, taramasalata, and tzatziki dips with pitta bread were a delicious starter. The fish was fresh, so were salads and souvlaki. We saw other meals coming out of the kitchen which were well presented and all looked freshly cooked. Spotlessly clean. Service professional and helpful with menu/wine choices. Could not fault this place. An amazing find, well worth the short walk out of the town centre!!!

Lovely food and fantastic service. Small independent restaurant with a personal touch. Food was delicious with the lamb chop and sea bream dishes of particular note. Authentic flavours and reasonable prices. We were visitors to Worcester but will definitely come again if we return to the area. Booking required to ensure a table. Thank you Island restaurant!

Excellent food, friendly and helpful staff. Fantastic atmosphere. Genuine Greek food cooked to perfection. A lovely evening!

Fabulous. We went this evening with our friends. Been meaning to visit for ages. Wow!! The food was amazing. The care taken over, the filleting of the fish was so kind. Staff 10/10. Thankyou we will be back.

We booked for our sons 21st birthday meal and we had a fantastic time. The hosts are so friendly and welcoming, they couldn't do enough for you. The food is to die for. We will definitely be back.

Amazing meal last night, the food was incredible, the serve was great and the host was really lovely, we'll definitely be back.

Came to visit a dear friend of mine in Worcester for the week. My friend made a reservation for the Island 2 months in advance (moment I told her I’d be visiting) and was ever so excited for me to try the food. I had heard her rave about it before as she’s been a regular since it’s opening but I still didn’t know what to expect as I’m quite the picky eater when it comes to Greek cuisine. From my experience it’s been very difficult to find a Greek restaurant in the UK that gets it just right. Let me tell you though, this place exceeded my expectations by a million miles. The flavours, atmosphere and music made me reminisce deeply about my Greek island hopping days. It was almost like dejavu. The tzatziki, keftedakia, calamari and fried feta with honey were to die for. Of course for my main dish I chose my all time favourite, mousaka…just WOW. And finally for dessert I had the portokalopita! Highly recommended by the ever so kind and hospitable owner of the Island, Alex. What an experience, I won’t lie, it made me tear up a little and I think I’m going to need to book a ticket back to Greece ASAP. Well done Alex, Guiselle and family, I cannot wait to visit again. Efcharisto poli…yamas!

5/5 Delicious, authentic Greek food. Great service. Friendly prompt service. Thanks for a wonderful experience. ‘We will be back’.