RestaurantsNorfolkNorwichNR1

survey result

Summary

£62
  £££
3
Good
3
Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Lovely” daily-made pasta wins star billing at this “really good Italian” from former Roux at the Landau head chef Oliver Boon and his brother Ben (Ben & Oli). The “short but varied menu” is “creative, tasty yet somehow still traditional in feeling – in the Italian way rather than a British take on Italian”.

Summary

£59
   ££
4
Very Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This central Norwich newcomer (est. 2019) from ex-Roux at the Landau head chef Oliver Boon and his brother Ben (the Ben & Oli of its name) “always offers tasty pasta-based and Italian-styled treats, in a modern setting”. The commendably short menu “changes regularly”, revolving around a handful of handmade pastas, one main meat and one fish dish, and vegan options.

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5 Orford Street, Norwich, NR1 3LE

Restaurant details

Highchair
Yes
9
86

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£11.30 £20.50 £9.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £24.00
Filter Coffee £3.10
Extras  
Service 11.00%
5 Orford Street, Norwich, NR1 3LE
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Thursday12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Friday12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Saturday12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Sunday12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm

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