Traditional

Good honest food In Norwich. Wonderful traditional restaurants in Norwich, Norfolk, UK.

The Murderers Café Bar

Breakfasts, filled baguettes, salads and jacket potatoes sit alongside ‘traditional’ pub-style food such as Curry, Chilli Con Carne, Fish & Chips, Bangers & Mash and Burgers, all prepared and presented with care. On Sunday’s there is a traditional Roast. Continue reading

The Cellar House

The kitchen is now in the experienced hands of Head Chef Nick Shingles (whose previous posts include The Kings Head, Bawburgh and Delia’s Brasserie). Nick has designed a menu that offers extensive choice and value, using wholesome fresh ingredients with a local twist wherever possible. Cromer crab, Norfolk pork, locally made ice cream and local black pudding all feature on a regular basis. There is a great selection also for vegetarians (our favourite - the vegetable gateaux: layers of pancakes with mushroom duxelle, roasted vegetables and feta cheese) and children. You can even treat yourself to a cooked breakfast. Continue reading

The Dining Rooms

With the impressive ambience of Suckling House as a backdrop and the fresh, high-quality fare on offer, The Dining Rooms is a high quality part of the Norwich restaurant scene. Continue reading

The Garden House

Throughout the day, the atmosphere is calm and peaceful - ideal for a working lunch or catching up with friends over coffee. The Garden House serves excellent homecooked food throughout the day at very reasonable prices. On Sunday, enjoy a delicious Roast with all the extras for a mere £7.50 (veggie option available). Wash it all down with a great selection of wines and ales. Continue reading

Olive Branch Bar & Restaurant

Though not strictly Norwich, the Olive Branch Bar & Restaurant is well worth the 10-odd mile journey. Smart and welcoming with gentle contemporary leanings inside, the Olive Branch is fine dining with a relaxed and non-pretentious atmosphere. Priding itself on making the most of the plethora of fresh, good quality local produce on its doorstep, food is creative, delicious and beautifully presented. Menus change daily, with a specials board available. Continue reading

The Parson Woodforde

The restaurant is large and family-friendly, styled in a blend of the traditional and contemporary, with wooden beams and flooring alongside glitzy light fittings and purple tones. Chef Nick Hare has devised a superb set of menus, including a Bar Menu of lighter bites, which include fresh ingredients almost exclusively sourced from within Norfolk. Continue reading

Stower Grange Hotel

Found on the outskirts of Norwich, Stower Grange is an impressive and beautiful place to eat for those looking for a friendly, peaceful environment that is far from the madding crowd. Continue reading

Brasted’s

Brasted’s has evolved into a chic hotel and event venue, as well as being a first class, 2 AA Rosette restaurant. The innovative menu features a range of delicious combinations of high quality, seasonal, local produce such as North Norfolk Coast Mussels and Jacmar Norfolk Goats Cheese. There is always at least one choice to tempt the vegetarian palette. Continue reading