Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Norwich

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Updated May 05, 2026

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Norwich? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Tatlers

4.9

4.9 (236)

£26 to £40

British

Norwich

About the restaurant

Tatlers is an elegant fine dining restaurant with an emphasis on natural, sustainable food, sourced from the UK’s most dedicated fishermen, farmers and food producers.
We create beautifully crafted dishes, seeking out the best of British produce, with a passion to delight and share our curiosity and our love of delicious artisan food.

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MichaelGold

Dined on May 12, 2026

As always beautifully prepared and understated food and friendly efficient service. Nothing not to like

The Steam Packet

4.9

4.9 (102)

£26 to £40

British

Norwich

About the restaurant

The Steam Packet is a small, cozy pub with an upstairs restaurant serving local, seasonal British food with European influences.

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Gerie

Dined 7 days ago

Great music quirky menu interestingwine list & excellent service

Bun X at Micawbers

4.9

4.9 (415)

£25 and under

Burgers

Norwich

About the restaurant

BUN X Norwich 🍔🔥
Burgers, Fried Chicken n Unreal Sides! Famous for our OG MEGA FEASTS.

No groups, no parties — we don’t have the space or setup, and it keeps the vibes spot on.

Big flavour, good times, always.

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Harriett

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing visit as always. Service is spot on and super speedy. Nothing is too much trouble. Food is excellent quality and cooked to perfection with huge portions! Cannot fault them!

The Bay Seafood & Wine Bar at Jarrolds

4.8

4.8 (706)

£25 and under

Seafood

Norwich

About the restaurant

Enjoy some of the best seafood in Norwich overlooking the historical and colourful marketplace in The Bay Seafood and Wine Bar. Enjoy seafood, in particular freshly cured salmon, taster boards, main dishes from homemade fish pie to lobster bisque, through to a luxurious caviar menu which features different types of caviar including Oscietra, Sevruga and Beluga.

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Patricia

Dined 4 days ago

As always, excellent. Just wish they had a seafood bar in their restaurant Back to the Garden in Letheringsett near Holt.

Blossom Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (101)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

Norwich

About the restaurant

Welcome to Blossom Restaurant. Nestled in the heart of Norwich, Blossom was created by two chefs with a shared vision, to breathe new life into a timeless space and celebrate the beauty of renewal.
Chefs and owners Fabio Miani and Mortimer Fraser designs every dish and menus guided by the seasons, with care and purpose.
Our set menu changes regularly to reflect the very best of local produces. Ingredients are grown and crafted by passionate Norfolk farmers and local growers. While dishes change frequently, the essence remains the same: food that reflects both land and time of year.
We invite you to browse our sample menus online before booking to get a sense of what we are currently serving.

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Jill

Dined on May 21, 2026

This was our second visit and will not be our last. Absolutely outstanding from the minute we walked in to the minute we left. Service and food were both exemplary, could not fault the evening at all. Highly recommended for anybody that loves delicious beautiful food.

Namaste Village Norwich

4.6

4.6 (1565)

£25 and under

Indian

Norwich

About the restaurant

Looking for a real Indian dining experience ? Bored of greasy & heavy Indian food ? Do you even know what real Indian food actually tastes like ?
We invite you to join us at our authentic Indian, family-run restaurant & sample some of the finest Indian food Norfolk has to offer. Namaste Village is a traditional yet progressive Indian restaurant, serving vegetarian & vegan food from different regions of India, which is both healthy & delicious. The dishes on our menu are unique and developed from our own recipes. That is why they taste different and unique. Come, see for yourself & experience the spirit and spice of India.
The fact of being a vegetarian restaurant should not be disappointing you. More than 70 % of our customers are not vegetarian and still this is rated as the number one Indian Restaurant in Norfolk on Tripadvisor and also featured in The Times as the 8th best curry house.

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Jane

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing from beginning to end Staff really friendly Food was amazing Drinks were a little overpriced But a fantastic experience , definitely will go there again

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Popular dish

Masala Dosa

Popular dish

Cheesy Masala Dosa (VO GF)

Popular dish

Chana Masala Biryani

The Exchange at Jarrolds

4.6

4.6 (185)

£25 and under

Pizza Bar

Norwich

About the restaurant

The Exchange offers a delicious menu of wood fired pizza, pasta and salads, along with an extensive list of wines which are also available to take home from the Food Hall.

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Danni

Dined 6 days ago

Food and service always absolutely top notch. Love visiting!

Côte Brasserie - Norwich

4.3

4.3 (220)

£25 and under

French

Norwich

About the restaurant

Welcome to Côte Norwich, nestled in the heart of this historic and vibrant city, our restaurant offers an inviting atmosphere perfect for a variety of dining experiences, from casual lunches to special celebrations. Just a 10-minute walk from Norwich Train Station, Côte Norwich is easily accessible for both locals and visitors. Our prime location places you just a few minutes away from the lively Market Place and the magnificent Norwich Cathedral. For those who enjoy the charm of al fresco dining, we have a lovely outside seating area. Whether you're stopping by for a leisurely lunch or a relaxed dinner, our outdoor space allows you to savour our French-inspired cuisine while soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of the city

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Lorraine

Dined 6 days ago

The staff were welcoming, efficient and friendly. The food was tasty and well presented. We will be more than happy to eat here again.

Pho Norwich

4.3

4.3 (262)

£25 and under

Vietnamese

Norwich

About the restaurant

Pho Norwich is a healthy Vietnamese restaurant with loads of vegan and gluten free options. We specialise in pho, the Vietnamese noodle soup, and also serve delicious curries, rice dishes, wok-fried noodles and healthy salads, too. We also have loads of starters that are perfect for sharing with friends and family. Over a third of our menu is vegan, and nearly all of it is gluten-free, so we are a great destination for people who follow those particular diets. We are accredited by Coeliac UK. Aside from our lovely food we offer a brilliant range of healthy juices, as well as delicious wine and beer, and a fantastic cocktail menu too. If you're unable to dine-in, you can click & collect your order, or find us on Deliveroo.

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Karen

Dined on May 16, 2026

Good food and service. Nice and friendly, casual dining. Thank you

Rooftop Gardens

3.5

3.5 (37)

£25 and under

British

Norwich

About the restaurant

We’re Norwich’s first and only rooftop restaurant and bar, with 360-degree panoramic views of famous landmarks including the Cathedral, Castle and Carrow Road.

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Harry

Dined on May 18, 2026

Service was incredible and extremely friendly. Food is amazing value for quality. Would recommend!

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Experience

Bottomless Brunch - £45pp (£10pp Deposit)

Experience

Bottomless Brunch - £45pp (£10pp Deposit)

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