But which venues are rated most highly by the people who have actually eaten there?
We have rounded up some of Norwich’s best restaurants based on Tripadvisor reviews, highlighting the city-centre spots that have earned consistently strong ratings from hundreds of diners.
Tripadvisor currently lists nearly 900 restaurants in Norwich and more than 133,000 visitor reviews.
Here are five of the highest-rated restaurants in the city on Tripadvisor.
1. Benoli
Where: 5 Orford Street, Norwich, NR1 3LE
Benoli restaurant in Norwich (Image: Newsquest/ Jamie Honeywood)
Benoli is an independently owned Italian restaurant in Orford Street, serving a menu built around pasta alongside meat and fish dishes.
Tripadvisor diners regularly praise the presentation of its food, knowledgeable service of the staff and stylish setting, helping it build a strong following in the city.
It has a 4.5 rating from 662 reviews, with one customer writing: “A perfect meal all around supported by a wonderful staff in a comfortable atmosphere.
“A hidden gem!”
2. Blue Joanna
Where: 103 Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2PE
Blue Joanna has a rating of 4.8 out of five on Tripadvisor (Image: Newsquest/ Antony Kelly)
This Asian-inspired restaurant pairs sharing dishes with cocktails, drinks and vinyl music.
Last year, Grace Law, a reality star who took part in Married at First Sight, shared Blue Joanna as a top restaurant recommendation in the city.
It has a 4.8 out of five Tripadvisor rating from just over 500 reviews, with diners highlighting its food, atmosphere and broad choice for meat-eaters and vegetarians.
Popular items on the menu include its blue tacos, Korean BBQ chicken wings and sweet potato fries with miso mayo.
3. Saporita
Where: 3A Street Andrews Hill, Norwich, NR2 1AD
Saporita on St Andrews Hill is a cosy Italian restaurant. (Image: Newsquest/ Denise Bradley)
Saporita is a small Italian restaurant known for pizza, panini and focaccia.
The café serves pizza by the slice as well as Italian flatbreads, charcuterie and desserts – including the classic pudding tiramisu.
Tripadvisor reviews commonly single out its freshly made food, speedy service and friendly welcome, with the restaurant appearing among the city’s top pizza choices.
It boasts a 4.8 rating with 314 reviews.
4. Namaste Village
Where: 131-139 Queens Road, Norwich, NR1 3PN
Namaste Village boasts a 4.9 out of five rating on Tripadvisor (Image: Newsquest/ Brittany Woodman)
The vegetarian and vegan Indian restaurant has a rating of 4.9 out of five on Tripadvisor from more than 3,170 reviews.
Namaste Village has been offering vegetarian Indian cuisine in the heart of Norwich since it opened in 2016, growing from a family kitchen into a small chain.
Diners praise its colourful, flavour-led menu, welcoming atmosphere and wide range of plant-based dishes.
5. The Kimchi
Where: 4A Brigg Street, Norwich, NR2 1QN
Bong Ha Kim and Jung Hee Park are the owners of The Kimchi Korean restaurant (Image: Newsquest/ Jamie Honeywood)
The Kimchi brings Korean dishes including bibimbap fried chicken and kimchi-based favourites to Norwich city centre
Junghee Park and her husband and chef Bongha Kim opened the restaurant in October 2019.
It holds a 4.6 Tripadvisor rating from 117 reviews, with customers frequently commenting on its food and service.
One reviewer said: “I’ve had Korean food in Asia before, was not the biggest fan, but this restaurant has made me a believer!
“We ordered lots of different dishes, all came out hot and yummy.”
