Norwich Restaurants

Lavender House, The

The Lavender House is one of Norfolk's finest restaurants, serving innovative, locally sourced food in a famous Grade II listed thatched cottage that dates back to 1540. Since husband and wife team Richard and Sue Hughes opened the restaurant in 2002, it has quickly made its mark on the Norfolk dining scene, receiving rave reviews from customers, press and guide books alike and featuring on the BBC series Rick Stein's Food Heroes.

• Address: 39 The Street, Brundall, nr Norwich, NR13 5AA (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British, Modern European
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £28.00, Dinner: £50.00

Loch Fyne - Norwich

Whilst the 49 Loch Fyne restaurants have a shared background there is a welcome degree of individuality encouraged throughout the group, which makes for customer interest. If you like wholesome, fresh and reliable seafood caught and reared under carefully controlled conditions, well presented in unfussy surroundings, and you enjoy being well looked after by pleasant staff, Loch Fyne is for you.

• Address: 30-32 Street Giles Street, Norwich, NR2 1LL (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Grill, Seafood
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £25.00

Marlingford Bell, The

The country style dining house on Bawburgh Road in Marlingford is run by local chef Mark Bridges and his wife Julie in a quiet and relaxed setting, which appeals to a wide cross section of the public.

• Address: Bawburgh Road, Marlingford, Norwich, NR9 5HX (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British, British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £30.00, Dinner: £40.00

Nando's - Norwich, Red Lion

With quality food, friendly staff, quick service and excellent value for money, Nando's is a great place to eat. Don't expect identikit, pre-fab restaurant interiors which are usually a staple of the larger chains; each restaurant is tailored to its local surroundings and customers, offering up a unique restaurant experience to go with the equally unique taste of legendary, Portuguese, Peri-Peri chicken.

• Address: 23-25 Red Lion Street, Norwich, NR1 3QF (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Portuguese, Casual
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £11.00, Dinner: £16.00

Nando's - Norwich, Riverside

With quality food, friendly staff, quick service and excellent value for money, Nando's is a great place to eat. Don't expect identikit, pre-fab restaurant interiors which are usually a staple of the larger chains; each restaurant is tailored to its local surroundings and customers, offering up a unique restaurant experience to go with the equally unique taste of legendary, Portuguese, Peri-Peri chicken.

• Address: Unit 7b Riverside, Norwich, NR1 1WX (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Portuguese, Casual
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £11.00, Dinner: £16.00

Old Orleans - Norwich

New Orleans, ravaged in 2005 by hurricane Katrina, is now full of beans with plenty of food, jazz and Mardi Gras celebrations happening there. Taking a cue from the city's genuine sense of joie de vivre, Old Orleans celebrates the enthusiasm and authentic tastes of the deep south.

• Address: Unit 7a, Riverside, Wherry Road, Norwich, NR1 1WX (Map)
• Cuisine(s): American, Cajun, Family
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £8.00, Dinner: £20.00

One Up Restaurant

This is relaxed dining at its best. One Up Restaurant is on the first floor of the Mad Moose pub on Warwick Street, Norwich and offers a casually comfortable experience where good food and a lovely atmosphere contribute greatly towards making you feel blissful.

• Address: The Mad Moose Arms, Warwick Street, Norwich, NR2 3LD (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £31.00

Ostrich Inn

The Ostrich Inn is run by Mandy and Richard Millar. The inn, complete with its original rustic beams has been trading since the 1680s and offers the same warm welcome today as it did 300 years ago.

• Address: 1 Fakenham Road, South Creake, nr Norwich, NR21 9PB (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British, British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £15.00, Dinner: £26.00

Pelican Pub Tacolneston, The

• Address: 136 Norwich Road, Tacolneston, nr Norwick, NR16 1AL (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £12.00, Dinner: £24.00

Pinocchio's Restaurant

Pinocchio's has the reputation for being a lively Italian restaurant serving some of the best food of its kind, in the centre of Norwich. The décor is in keeping, with wood floors and rugs, bright wallcoverings and plenty of light.

• Address: 11 St Benedicts Street, Norwich, NR2 4PE (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Italian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £28.00