INDEPENDENT eateries dominate the list in Tripadvisor’s best-rated restaurants in Malvern

1. The Everest Eatery on the Worcester Road, received 187 'excellent' reviews

edyhuw35 wrote: "One of the best curry’s I’ve ever tasted, fantastic flavours from the spices and the sauce. I had the Himalayan chicken curry which was beautiful. Staff were very helpful and described what spices and ingredients were in whatever you asked them.

650glynisw wrote: "Really enjoyed our meal here. Great choice of food and everything was really tasty. Service was brilliant."

2. Anupam in Church Street - “the oldest Indian restaurant” in the town - was given 730 'excellent' ratings.

Idodee wrote: "In a world of unpredictability I can’t tell you how wonderful it was to visit a favourite place, with familiar faces who continue to provide the same excellent service and the most heavenly food."

rebeccaaD7751EP wrote: "Yummy food! Had a special for a main- best Indian dish I have had in years! The staff were so friendly."

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3. Vasai Fine Indian Dining in Worcester Road, received 224 'excellent' ratings.

mrmuir2017 wrote: " We enjoyed poppadoms, starters, and fish curries for mains. Everything was sizzling hot and presented beautifully by a caring and attentive staff. All of our dishes were delicious, and we very much enjoyed our visit. Highly recommended."

Deborah H wrote: " I regularly eat at Vasai and most weeks we have take away - it is always amazing.”

4. Flute Signature in Graham Road, was given 258 'excellent' ratings by customers.

rm0rris90 wrote: "Superb food with a slight twist on what you would expect ... just super delicious, super friendly staff and not all spoiled by no booze on sale but you can just take your own!!! Highly recommended."

Tayloral93 wrote: "We visited from Bradford, the pace of the meal was perfect and the atmosphere even better. This was hands down the best curry we have ever eaten."

5. O5561MHronc wrote: "Lovely food, generous portions and prompt delivery made this a good choice for our family holiday evening meal."

brassbags wrote: "Excellent choice of very well-prepared food. Good attentive service. All at a sensible price for a tourist town centre restaurant. Heartily recommended."