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Hidden gems: restaurants in Worcester
Map viewDiscover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Worcester. Ratings are based from 555 places in Worcester
O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar
1160 W Boylston St 01606-1147
"Hidden gem! I always head here every time I go to London.I love it, very quirky. A must see if you are in town!"
VIA Italian Table
89 Shrewsbury St 01604-4655
"The best restaurant that I have ever been in Worcester since I moved here. This place is awesome! Grilled salmon salad is phenomenal and a smart recipe. Tiramisu is over the top!! Highly recommend! Lu..."
Armsby Abbey
144 Main St 01608-1105
"Absolutely phenomenal. I recently went to Armsby Abbey for brunch and fortunately it wasn't too busy. My friend and I ordered the peanut butter pancakes and mac and cheese were not disappointed. The s..."
Smokestack Urban Barbecue
139 Green St 01604-4125
"Great experience. Love the outdoor area! Food was delicious all around and so happy I went on a Thursday for the candied bacon- YUM!"
Mare E Monti
19 Wall St 01604-3741
"Great find! Italian meals to rival bigger name restaurants in Boston. Fresh pasta, amazing food. We always have a great meal at Mare E Monti! Free valet parking (besides a tip). Call ahead seating is..."
Nuovo Restaurant
92 Shrewsbury St 01604-4625
"Still open for delivery/take out.Consistently AMAZING Italian dishes.FANTASTIC food! (At decent prices)"
Joey's Bar and Grill
344 Chandler St Ste 1 01602-3457
"Not good enough for "hidden gem" status, but a charming, quiet Friday night spot for a drink and dinner for grown adults. This isn't a trendy restaurant or a fashionable bar, but the food is solid, th..."
Wonder Bar Restaurant
121 Shrewsbury St 01604-4604
"Overall, it was a good experince. But, chicken pizzas should have more chicken on it considering their $15 dollar price. Today's special pizza with ranch sauce was to oily."
Chiodas Trattoria
631 Franklin St 01604-1802
"This restaurant is unquestionably one of the best restaurants in the region. Anytime I go there I am remarkably happy. They keep their high standard service and the topmost level of food they offer...."
Wholly Cannoli
488 Grafton St 01604-4713
"They never disappoint! Their cannoli is perfect. Nice flaky crisp shell and the perfect amount of filling. A must visit if you haven’t already, and if you had a bad experience I urge you to give it..."
El-Basha
256 Park Ave 01609-1927
"Attended a function here. The food was great. The Hummus was fantastic. The wait staff was friendly and fast. The prices were reasonable especially for the amount of food served. Definitely will..."
Bean Counter Coffee & Bakery
113 Highland St 01609-2763
"Desserts are usually a bit too sweet and a tad expensive, but I love their vibe and they have great coffee! I got an apple dumpling today and it was so delicious. If they’ve got their tiramisu I hig..."
Fatima's Cafe
43 W Boylston St 01605-1264
"This place is amazing ! I felt like I was at home eating a home cooked Meal! I don’t know what the other reviewers saying that the food is bland...but it definitely wasn’t. Their hot sauce is also..."
Five Guys
537 Lincoln St 01605-1926
"We love going out. Last night we went to this excellent place which we didn’t know before. We enjoyed a lovely time there with excellent food and a nice team and a distinguished chief cook. We adde..."
NU Kitchen
335 Chandler St 01602-3441
"This place by far is one of my favorite places to go and hang out! They have AMAZING food and smoothies that are all super healthy, and such a great atmosphere. I love to grab some food and chill for..."
Quinn's irish Pub
715 W Boylston St 01606-3060
"Good place to grab a beer after work. Food is really good and the people are friendly. Parking can be tough at times.."
Worcester Art Museum Cafe
55 Salisbury St 01609-3196
"Took my girls here and it was fun. We enjoyed see what this museum had to offer. It's small but very nice. Plenty of artifacts and and paintings to casually take time to look at for a nice afternoon o..."
Altea's Eatery
259 Park Ave 01609-1919
"The breakfast here is phenomenal. I had the corned beef hash with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce and, it was the best I've had, for sure. My friend got the chicken and waffles which may look plain..."
Mac's Diner
185 Shrewsbury St 01604-4618
"Food was excellent. Service is good. Nice small place to get a great Italian meal. It's BYOB so great saving."
Cafe Reyes
421 Shrewsbury St 01604-1632
"Me and my husband arrived an hr before closing and their service was exceptional. Our food tasted delicious and was served quickly. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The place was clean and t..."