Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Norwich

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Bishop's Dining Room & Wine Bar

5.0

5 (1374)

£26 to £40

British

Norwich

About the restaurant

A small, intimate restaurant perfectly situated on the oldest lane in Norwich, Bishops Dining Room and Wine Bar is everything you would expect from a fine dining restaurant and more. Our welcoming, relaxed atmosphere will ensure you and your guests have an experience to treasure. Our food is locally sourced, wherever possible, to give you a taste of the real Norfolk. Our Chefs passionately prepare each of our dishes to really make Bishops Dining Room and Wine Bar a unique restaurant, any special requests are happily accommodated. Enticing, seasonal menus will ensure all of our guests leave us wanting more. Originally from Lake Como, Italy, Alex Tranquillo is looking forward to personally welcoming you and your guests to Bishops Dining Room and Wine Bar. His love for catering will ensure you are looked after from the moment you walk in, until the minute you leave.

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Simon

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent service and the food is always superb best restaurant in Norwich!

The Bay Seafood & Wine Bar at Jarrolds

4.8

4.8 (477)

£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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David

Dined 6 days ago

Delicious and high quality meal... Great service... Very friendly and attentive.

Tatlers

4.8

4.8 (138)

£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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Colin

Dined 3 days ago

Fillet steak was cooked to perfection. Service was excellent

Namaste Village Norwich

4.7

4.7 (1393)

£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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FrancesVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The service at Namaste is exceptional, and the food is lovely - especially the dosas !

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4.7

4.7 (792)

£25 and under

British

Norwich

About the restaurant

Please read our Policies before booking for 28.11.22 - 24.12.22
Our lovely open-plan restaurant has traditional oak-beams and contemporary furnishings with a harmonious and relaxing ambience. The perfect setting for you to enjoy a romantic dinner, family celebration or night out with friends.
Our Head Chef and his brigade are passionate about food. Every dish on the frequently changing menu is freshly prepared from the finest ingredients – locally sourced wherever possible.
Norfolk is rich in great produce and our kitchen’s philosophy is based on seasonality, provenance and flavour. Game, fish, meat and vegetables are chosen with care daily. We have a close relationship with the finest suppliers in the county and they know that we insist on buying the best. We don’t do run-of-the-mill at The Parson but we do believe in offering great food cooked with passion and flair.
Special dietary requirements are all happily catered for. Please advise when making your reservation.

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PaulVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Everything about our visit was just what we wanted. Easy parking, lovely welcome, a nice table in the main pub area, friendly service, and delicious food. There was a good choice of wines and a very reasonable bill at the end. It ticks all our boxes for a family evening out.

The Assembly House

4.6

4.6 (7110)

£26 to £40

British

Norwich

About the restaurant

The Assembly House is a gorgeous Georgian gem perfectly located in the heart of Norwich. We set out to create the kind of establishment we'd love to find in one of the UK's most beautiful cities, one where old-fashioned hospitality is valued, food is delicious and where beautiful surroundings can be found hidden around every corner.
From breakfast where we serve our unique Beforenoon Tea - the breakfast edition of afternoon tea - to lunch which includes Assembly House classics and grazing boards, we're open seven days a week.
We're most famous for our themed afternoon teas which change regularly and are served from noon until last service at 3.30pm daily. As the Home of Afternoon Tea, we also serve some spectacular savoury versions of tea, including Beforenoon Tea, seafood option Afternoon Sea and our cheese-based option Afternoon Cheese. Please let us know your dietary adaptations for vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free or vegetarian teas at least 24 hours in advance.

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Lynn

Dined 1 day ago

Lovely food and service, nice relaxed atmosphere.

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Popular dish

Afternoon Cheese

Popular dish

Dainty finger sandwiches

Popular dish

Savouries

The Ivy Norwich Brasserie

4.6

4.6 (7684)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Norwich

About the restaurant

Located within the heart of Norwich, the restaurant will offer sophisticated and friendly all-day dining to both residents and visitors alike. Whether visiting for a relaxing breakfast, working lunch, cocktails with friends or a three-course dinner, The Ivy Norwich Brasserie will add to the charm of Norwich.

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Caroline

Dined 5 days ago

The Ivy is always great. Our waiter was engaging and very pleasant.

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Experience

A Night at the Musicals

Experience

Veuve Clicquot Brunch

Experience

The Ivy Norwich Brasserie Afternoon Tea

The Kings Head Inn, Brooke

4.6

4.6 (160)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Norwich

About the restaurant

THE KINGS HEAD INN, BROOKE -

A warm and friendly bar, restaurant and Inn located in the quaint village of Brooke, just 8 miles from Norwich city centre.
Fresh and in season is our motto, and we are proud to have a close working relationship with our very own organic family farm; Stow Park - just 8 miles from The Kings Head Inn!
Our talented team of chefs work hard to bring to you the very best flavours Norfolk has to offer, and enjoy building a tasty, seasonal menu full of flavoursome dishes incorporating our very own seasonal produce.

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Imogen

Dined 5 days ago

Highly recommend! Really wonderful food coupled with excellent service.

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Norwich

4.4

4.4 (1860)

£25 and under

British

Norwich

About the restaurant

Comfy sofas, brunch and no washing up? Check, check and check! Relax and make yourself at home at Bill's restaurant in Norwich, located in the heart of town. You'll find cosy booths for two and a private dining area that's perfect for hosting without having to lift a finger. Discover a menu which offers many of your dishes with a twist, from breakfast and brunch to lunch and dinner, with various allergy-free options, including gluten-free. And if it's your birthday, let us know - you'll get a free bottle of prosecco to help you celebrate. Cheers!

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Carol

Dined 4 days ago

As always an excellent experience ****************

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Experience

Small Group Dining Menu

Experience

Set Menu for Celebrations

Experience

Celebration Set Menu

Kerry’s Norwich

4.4

4.4 (23)

£25 and under

Breakfast

Norwich

About the restaurant

Your go-to spot for great coffee, delicious breakfasts, and a welcoming atmosphere, open 7 days a week.

A spot where mornings start right, and evenings come alive. Live music Fridays & Saturdays.

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Rachel

Dined 2 days ago

First visit for us and really impressed. Service great and food delicious. Will definitely be dining there again!

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Experience

Bottomless Brunch - £35 per person

Experience

Bottomless Pancakes

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