St Benedicts Restaurant in Norwich

A wonderful oasis of calm, great food, opulence and indulgence. Really lovely flavourful food and drink and attentive staff.

Great lunch. We had the 7 course tasting menu. Thoroughly recommend. The service was faultless.

A superb and memorable taster lunch menu. Exemplary service and wonderfully vibrant food. Stand out dishes for us were the mackerel and cold courgette soup and the Dairy Cow !! with the incredible mash mousse?

Mostly excellent. Good value, although I would have preferred the (delicious) sherry mousse dish to be included.

Having had two positive visits previously we were full of hope and expectation. The service was excellent however aspects of our food were disappointing in so much as both the lobster and the beef were too tough to eat / enjoy. We did inform them and in fairness they did all they could to address the situation including a reduction of our bill which was appreciated. Fair to say with so many restaurants to choose from we are unlikely to be back

Great place to eat fantastic staff and food is outstanding. Special thanks to Yoanna who looked after us so well. It was amazing.

Our second time here. And it's been absolutely amazing each time, the service was very attentive and friendly. Every course was explained in detail. The food was out of this world. They made our 33rd wedding anniversary so very special with a hand written card and our dessert with icing sugar congratulations on the plate was such a special touch.

Lovely Al fresco dining experience, food was delicious, excellent service, all the waiting staff very attentive

We had a few nights in Norwich and noticed this restaurant mentioned a few times so we decided to book a table. We've been to a few places with taster menus and have enjoyed them all, usually you find most dishes very nice and a few okay or not to your taste. Benedicts blew all of those, including the Michelin starred ones out of the water. We had menu 2 and wow! that's all I can say. Every dish was a delight and there was nothing served up that wasn't exceptional. If you go ensure you have the rice cakes, I'll say not more. The service was excellent and we can understand why they were so busy on a Thursday evening. We live a fair way from Norwich but it's given us a reason to re-visit soon.

A beautiful lunch sat outside in the sun. Service and food were both perfect.

I've been lucky enough to eat a lot of great meals all over the world, and this one is top 10. Every course was bang on - the only thing which split us was the fig leaf ice cream pre-desert. I thought it was the cleverest thing we'd been fed all night, my wife wasn't keen. The whole menu is clever, thoughtful and perfectly executed cooking with exceptional flavour balance. Service was attentive without being overbearing. If you want something negative then: 1 - it's a long evening of eating - they could do with more comfy chairs. 2 - the "fine wine" tasting menu had a Californian chardonnay which you can buy for $16 in the US.

This is my third visit to this restaurant. The first time, I was underwhelmed but decided to go back for a second time to try the outside dining menu, and it was fantastic 😋 Boom Bainbridge completely nailed it. So I decided to take my partner here for our anniversary meal and we were so underwhelmed. We tried all of the starters - the most tasty things were the chips and the duck croquettes Everything else looked very pretty but didn't hold much flavour. The cheese soup was bland The tortellini was OK but again served with an average tasting sauce, which was bordering on a broth. All of the food is beautifully presented but lacks flavour and depth. The wines are expensive here, and it would be great if there was more choice of more affordable wines The service is always fantastic here, but I resent having a 20% service charge added to my bill. Total cost of meal £195 including bottle of wine two cocktails.

Absolutely lovely place. I will definitely visit again

We went to celebrate my birthday and had a wonderful dining experience, as always. Yoanna and her excellent staff made us feel welcome with fantastic service throughout the night. The food was simply stunning, confirming that Benedicts is easily the best restaurant in the city by a wide margin. Though the restaurant won't be the same without Louis, we look forward to returning soon and seeing the wonderful staff again. 👍😀❤️

We had such a great experience at Benedicts on Saturday night! Firstly, the staff was amazing, very friendly, polite and extremely well trained, and the food was very interesting and tasty. In particular we loved the lobster in tomato water (the 8 course menu is worth trying to taste this particular dish!). Wine paring was spot on, we truly enjoyed it. I would recommend this restaurant if you love discovering new flavours and combinations. The only negative note was the fact that they didn't really have a gluten free version of every dish, in some occasions they have just removed the gluten from the original dish that lacked of crunch and variety of consistencies.

This is a truly superb place to go - so used to eating out on my own and this was no exception when it came to treating me like everybody else. Superb food, ambience and food is divine.

Incredible set meal with flawless service couldn’t fault it in any way Far superior to most London restaurants Particularly loved the beef main course and the lobster tomato dish Also the radish tart was incredible as were the puddings

Fantastic food, wine, service and atmosphere. Worth the trip and something to remember

I took my partner for their birthday dinner, we were really excited as we had heard great things. The food was delicious but sadly the service was disappointing. We waited an hour and a half between our main and our desert, we felt a degree of attitude from the service staff when we felt we had been nothing but polite and patient, we didn’t complain. We heard the front of house staff openly complaining about us when we raised the issue of the wait time because we had to catch the last train home. We understand the pressure of a Friday night service but we were incredibly accommodating and the attitude towards us was totally unnecessary and rude. It was a shame, especially for the price we paid for the meal.

Oh my. We did lunch and dinner in the same week, and honestly can't wait to go again. Massively recommend.

Just love it here. Always have done. This time we sat outside and had some snacks and a couple of drinks in the great British summer 🌦️ friendly staff and always high quality inventive food.

Fantastic lunch experience. Excellent food and service. Particularly impressed by the inclusion of Clendenen wines. Thanks for the warm welcome. Well worth the day trip from London.

It has been a couple of years since we last dined here, so when our friends invited us along to celebrate a birthday we jumped at the chance. We opted for the full taster menu with the wine pairings, and boy did we have a superb meal! From the amuse bouche to the final dessert, everything was absolutely delicious. Particular standouts were the sherry mousse (always a favourite), the Gressingham duck and the megrim sole. Service was impeccable as always, the staff here really know their stuff and are happy to answer any questions on the dishes or wine. It is just nice to enjoy food to this high standard in a restaurant that doesn’t require you to be overly formal. Thank you Team Benedicts! Hopefully it won’t be so long before we’re back again.

A really wonderful meal to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Such a treat to enjoy an interesting and well balanced vegetarian set menu with delicious flavours and no boring risotto. Cauliflower was a particular highlight (who knew it could taste so good?!) and I’m still thinking about the perfectly baked brioche with wild garlic butter, which I could happily eat every day and never tire of it. Service very friendly and efficient. Expensive but worth every penny for a special occasion.

Exceptional cuisine, inviting ambiance, impeccable service, and elegant presentation culminate in an extraordinary fine dining affair.

Went here for my birthday treat and just WOW we had the taster menu with wine flight and every dish was delicious and perfectly executed highly recommend if you are a foodie

I cannot tell you how much we enjoyed our tasting menu with wine flight today! It was our first time, but it certainly won’t be our last.

Excellent all round. The tasting menu was superb - every course was a winner and the duck tart in particular was exceptional. Service was also very good indeed.

Amazing food and knowledgeable staff a truly fantastic foodie experience!! You have to go, best food In the country in my opinion!

The food was wonderful. All beautifully prepared and presented exceptionally well but most importantly it tasted fantastic. The staff were friendly and efficient and made the whole experience very special.

Some very nice elements to the set menu. As individual dishes they were lovely. But I didn’t really feel any flow or natural progression. Food was cooked well and tasty. There were no stand out dishes unfortunately. It was a special occasion so we opted for the fine wine pairing ….that got a bit muddled up and I’m not really sure if what we were drinking was meant to go with the dishes. They were very apologetic and put this right by the main course but for £51 each …. I don’t think we would do that again just in case. What we did drink was lovely and we tried wines we have never tried before. Service was ok , everyone was pleasant…but we were left for a while waiting to catch someone’s eye to ask for some cutlery and had to ask for drinks and coffees. Nice touch that they wiped the crumbs between courses. We aren’t local but would look for somewhere else next time we are in town. We did really enjoy ourselves though and enjoyed everything we ate!

Fantastic lunch Team made us feel welcome Food fantastic Flavours were a delight for the palette Wine was one we will definitely have again Will be back for sure

Overall we were not impressed with our meal. A mixed bag with the courses enjoyable although main and pudding were really not very nice and were expecting better. Staff were friendly, although when enquiring about the main ingredient of one the dishes the waitress said they didn't know. We wouldn't go back again. We had several of the cook at home meals during lock down and these were nicer.

We were really looking forward to sample Benedicts menu, only to be disappointed. It's a shame to write such a poor review based on my experience, here are the reasons why.... The decor, tables and chairs are very dated along with the blinds, making the experience poor! We tried the sample menu, only to be disappointed with the venison - too tough. I didn't get the thinking behind the brieosh bun with maple butter...., the desert was poorly thought out. Personally speaking, we will not return, preferring to go to Morston Hall or Brasteds where every mouthful is a delight!

We had a stellar meal, with first class service, and absolutely wonderful and delicious food. Benedicts compares well to 2* and 3* Michelin restaurants. My wife and I have been to enough to compare, and Benedicts gives them a run for the money. The flavors, the techniques, and the ingredients, combined with the genuine hospitality, are second to none. Our meal was truly superb, and this a diamond restaurant for Norwich. From a price point perspective, Benedicts is worth the price when compared to Michelin starred restaurants which can be irrationally expensive. We had a great experience, and the staff helped take it over the top. Cheers!

Noise noise noise!!!!! No carpet and not even a tablecloth in sight to drown out the noise. Food good but why are modern restauranteurs too mean to put a carpet down or at least a table cloths??? The dining area is the final showcase and it is ruined by noise

This meal was one of our best of all. That said St Benedict's has always been more entertainment than foodie and this tradition persists, today there is a board game cafe and a computer cafe alongside the reliable Pinocchio's and Pizza Express. Tonight though there was fine dining on offer, but you couldn't quite take the Norwich out of the experience. The food was pretty much immaculate. The Trout then Lamb loin were delicious, perfectly cooked and accessoried. The pre-dessert too, a salted caramel tart was perfect - indeed it shaded the mille feuille. The service was however quite noisy and at odds with the evidently serious gastronomy however the Hunters didn't really mind - the food was so good. Insta: @restauranthunters_london

We have always had such brilliant food and service each time we have visited. Unfortunately we were both unwell after eating something that did not agree with us! This is the only reason for 3 stars, ordinarily we would always rate it 5 stars!

Fabulous tasting menu. Lovely staff. A lovely experience.

While it is very pricey for us, we try to come once a year for a special occasion and go the whole hog with the full set menu (Menu 2). Without fail, every time it is absolutely amazing. The food is just inspired and I end up taking notes on my phone every time to try and recreate some of the flavour ideas at home. Also, it sounds ridiculous to type out but it's true - one of the things we always look forward to the most is the bread & butter course because the bread is So. Good. We last went in January 2024 and everything was delicious as always. Plus, the staff are always so nice as well. I can 100% recommend it.

Fantastic food and service, we absolutely loved it. We decided to go for it and had the tasting menu. I even enjoyed food such as mackerel which i would never have by choice. The service was clever very informative and attentive but not intrusive, so a sign the staff are very well trained and all really seemed to enjoy their jobs

I was really impressed with the food, which takes some doing. I could go on about what I think could be done better, but that should not detract from the great food and service. They are a passionate hard working team.

Out of this world. Thank you so much for such exquisite food. We had Menu 1 and it was stunning. The beef tartare was incredible, as were the fish and chips and John Dory. The wine pairing was spot on. The bread was a real treat. Thank you again.

Tasting menu with wine pairing just before Christmas - excellent! And fully accommodating to gluten free!

I’d say it’s time for a shake up, the restaurant is very basic, time for some new tables and chairs and some acoustics as it is very noisy. The staff very lovely, friendly and knowledgeable. The set menu was nice but 3 dishes seemed very similar, sundowner mouse, their take on shepherds pie with a mouse topping, moules and frites again in a mouse sauce, desert was trifle wasn’t great, strawberry jelly is for kids parties only! I just wanted texture, bite, differences. It was nice and the flavours lovely but I’ve had better for the price. Give it a go but it lacked something for me.

A unique gastronomic experience

We went here for my wife's 40th birthday celebrations. We had the room upstairs and had the 5 course set menu. The food was great and of the highest quality. The experience was made even better by the attentiveness of our waitress who explained exactly what we were eating and drinking, where the produce was from and the reasons for it being on the menu. All round a very good night. My wife was very happy 😊

This is an amazing restaurant. The tasting menus are absolutely delightful- tastes are incredible. The service is friendly and very good too. There were four of us so 2 had one menu and 2 the other. Both were outstanding. This place deserves a Michelin star.

We held our wedding reception at Benedict's in September 2023 and honestly I don’t even know where to begin to thank the team for all they did for our wedding, words just don’t seem enough. I can honestly say from the minute I first walked through the door , I knew I wanted to have my wedding at Benedict’s. We have never experienced such fantastic, personable customer service, such intricate attention to detail and not to mention the out of this world culinary delights that were produced from the kitchen, it was nothing short of incredible. Each and every member of staff worked so hard to make our wedding a success, nothing was too much trouble and we had the best day. I cannot recommend Benedict's enough, just perfect from beginning to end. Jenni

The atmosphere and food were both amazing, however what stood out the most was the impeccable service and team camaraderie that was apparent throughout the entire evening. A true pleasure and delightful experience thanks to the Benedict’s team. Thank you.

Excellent service for 21st birthday meal 😋

Fantastic meal, pricy but worth it for a special event

My boyfriend took me to try the 9 course taster menu + wine pairing for my 18th birthday and as someone who eats out a lot this was by far my best dining experience (as expected). The chefs are beyond talented and the waitresses/waiters had amazing knowledge on the wine and why it worked best with the foods it was paired with. Everybody was so friendly, would do anything to eat here again.

We enjoyed a well-priced set lunch today. The usual Benedicts attention to detail, delicious flavours and interesting accompanying wines. Would definitely recommend.

The food was excellent. It's a set menu made from locally sourced ingredients. The service was outstanding, very friendly. Would definitely recommend going.

We had an outstanding dinner at Benedict's last night. Food was delicious, beautifully cooked and balanced. but the real gem of the evening was the staff. I will single out the lady Sommelier who knew her stuff, did not try and sell you an expensive bottle, but instead explained each wine clearly, and sorted out how it matched with each course. She was enthusiastic, articulate and a great addition to the staff. Bravo.

i went one time and then went to eat alongside as left very hungry.

We'd been looking forward to eating at Benedicts for quite some time after hearing good things from friends, but although the food was nice, we didn't really feel it was anything special at all. We decided on the set lunch menu, bread and the sweetcorn starter was very nice, but the meal went downhill from there. The main was duck leg but it come with some very uninspiring butter beans. You could also add new potato's to your main for a £4 supplement which we were glad we did, but £4 for a couple of new potatoes. Really?! Desserts again we didn't feel were particularly nice at all. Tables in the restaurant was far too crammed in. It was very noisy and not a restaurant that we would return to.

Wonderful food & attentive staff. Taster menu filled you up without being overly rich. Each course unique, excellently presented & bursting with flavours.

Impressive menu that completely lived up to expectations. I've never had artichoke so delicious! Staff were incredibly thoughtful and attentive and able to make good recommendations. A special experience that we hope to do again one day. We came away absolutely stuffed and very happy indeed.

First time visit to Benedicts. Staff friendly and efficient and the flow between courses was just right for us. However,food was a little disappointing. It was nice it was quite good on some courses but no wow factor. Some of the courses were over seasoned and left an aftertaste similar to balsamic vinegar.The lobster raviolo was nice but the beetroot overpowered the lobster. The pre dessert wasnt even half a mouthful so the description of fig and gooseberry and this and that was pointless as there just wasnt enough to tingle the taste buds. Would we go back.....not sure probably not. Richard.....go and visit Meadowsweet in Holt....now that is Michelin dining and you may learn something on flavours from them.

Awesome. Couldn't fault it. Went for the £76 menu. 9 courses. First off, sounds expensive, but when compared to many similar venues tasting menus, it's decent value. A couple of dishes didn't electrify me, but that isn't a slight. I enjoyed every dish, and most of them had me grinning from ear to ear. It wasn't a stuffy restaurant either. Accessible to all, and some aren't. The staff were attentive, introduced the dishes with detail and clarity, and they let you enjoy your meal. No hovering, making you feel you should hurry up. That said, the wait between courses was short. Enough to give you time to savour, but you won't be twiddling your thumbs. Let's put it this way. I'll be back for again, likely more than once. They change the menu according to what's fresh and available, and I'm looking forward to the changes. See you soon Benedict's. Give it a go guys. I highly doubt you'll be disappointed.

We came in for our first wedding anniversary. The restaurant is very lovely inside, bright and spacious, we were seated near the window. Staff were very polite and knowledgeable of the food and the drinks. We both chose menu 1 and I went for the wine flight, my husband had a cider. The food was amazing, the teasers were so tasty just little bites but really flavoursome, the bread smelt like melted butter, it made your mouth water just smelling it and was so fresh and lovely butter to go with. Aubergine was my least favourite but only down my own tastes as my husband thoroughly enjoyed it and polished mine off. I went for sea bass which was delicious, perfect flavours and really filling. My husband had the pork, I tried a little and the flavour of bbq smoke was insane, the potatoes were also lovely. A little fig icecream and cake to follow was delicious then we had a gorgeous gateu. My husband also treated us to a special pudding for extra celebration that was a creamy delicious chocolate mousse! The 3 x small wines that went with the food were lovely especially the orange wine with the sea bass and the staff knew lots about the wine and the history of the wine. Overall it was pricey for a lunch out but an experience we did not regret and I would go again. Also very filling.

The food is exceptional. A cascade of flavour from start to finish. Friendly, attentive, knowledgeable staff. Simple & imaginative decor

Superb food and great service. The tasting menu was good value. Great kitchen and good front of house.

Amazing food. Every dish on the tasting menu was wonderful. Deserves a star. Service was very prompt and good knowledge on dishes.. great value.

Had a marvelous meal here with my son in law. Food and service were exceptional. Richard came up from his busy kitchen for a chat which was nice of him.

Booked Al-fresco dining, and would recommend it! - we were even given blankets as the autumn nights were creeping in. Dinner for two and they have a simple menu for the street-side option, so we have one each and shared (all except the vegetarian option). Service was amazing. Dishes were not entirely mind blowing in gustatory appeal, but certainly in experience, and the Al-fresco menu was affordable. All-in-all we thought it was excellent value. Great wine also - from the recommendation. A gastronomic experience, within which we were well looked after. The whole thing was made affordable street-side.

A welcoming, unpretentious restaurant in a quiet historic old street in central Norwich. A great find! We had the 5-course tasting menu, and the main course of meat (in this case lamb) or fish (cod) was generous in its proportions, with a side dish of...

Benedicts is our go to for a good meal in Norwich. The food is always of the highest standard. We had the 5 course menu and they were all delicious. Service by Yoanna and Annabel was attentive and both were very well informed about the...

I booked my table in advance, and on arrival I was offered al fresco dining, which I accepted, not realising this would severely restrict my menu choices. Nevertheless what I had was very good, especially the lamb. The staff were very friendly.

Amazing experience. The food was outstanding and the service even better. They accommodated a last minute birthday request which really completed the night. A must if you are in Norwich, we will be back.

We had a fabulous dinner with friends on Friday evening - we booked a table outside so we could enjoy the Al Fresco menu. Lovely menu with candlelit tables - everything was delicious with great friendly service as always. Note that most of the outside...

Great evening, wonderful food and friendly, knowledge service. Even a slight mix up on the first couple of courses didn’t detract, handled extremely well. The longer tasting menu is worth it! Would definitely recommend

Fantastic food and the wines to match were expertly chosen and described. The set lunch menu was a real experience and is highly recommended. The service was spot on and the wonderful young woman who was the wine steward took care of me perfectly and with kindness when I needed to use a disabled toilet. She was a brilliant sommelier as well - those choices were inspired. Overall, this is the way to spend a lunchtime and come away feeling that you've experienced something special. The attention to every detail was astounding.

We booked months ago for our anniversary but unfortunately found out this week I’ll have to have an operation which means following a special diet for the days before. The team at Benedicts were kindly accommodating, adapting the menu for me so we could still celebrate. They even popped an anniversary card in the table. The food was perfect. I would have loved to have tasted everything they had to offer but hopefully will be back one day. Thanks for being so flexible Benedicts!

An absolute pleasure to dine at this establishment, will be back.

Once again an absolutely fantastic dining experience thanks to Benedicts, the 7 course set menu was just delicious.

Benedict’s never disappoints! Constantly fabulous! Outstanding food, outstanding service! Will recommend to anyone, anytime!

We were here to celebrate my daughter’s graduation and it was so special and perfect From the moment we arrived until we said goodbye (3hrs later!!) the attention to detail and level of service was amazing We had the 8 course menu with wine pairing...

I had been looking forward to dining here for a long time and found it hugely disappointing in comparison with other Michelin restaurants mainly let down by the service. They were spinning around and it was more the sort of atmosphere I'd expect in their...

The tasting menu had a couple of dishes which missed the mark. It seemed too tomato heavy and the sherry pairing with the first course was a total mismatch.

Amazing food, amazing service - up there with the best restaurants I've ever been too! It is not the cheap, but it was more than worth the price you pay for high quality food and service. We didn't have to wait long between courses, and left with a satisfied and full stomach. Highly recommend!

Mildly entertaining, very rushed, beef too tough to chew, accompanying wine is ok but clouds the experience and, yeah… way overpriced for the experience. 2/10. Try harder.

I give a fat rating of 5 for the pleasant staff and delicious food.

We came here for dinner to celebrate our silver wedding anniversary. Our daughter lives in Norwich and had recommended Benedict's. All of the staff were very friendly and we had an anniversary card on the table. We opted for the 8 course menu and all...

Superb restaurant, excellent menus and first class service. Really lovely meal and delightful staff.

I've been to Benedicts before and it was fantastic so i was looking forward to the experience again. Unfortunately it wasn't great this time around. The staff were wearing faded jeans along with trainers without socks and just didn't look the part of a reputable...

Absolutely delicious food. We all had a lunch set menu which was divine. It was my mum‘s birthday and they prepared a beautiful little card and dessert for her. The service was very friendly and efficient. The atmosphere is relaxed and chatty rather than stiff which makes the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend.

A couple in our hotel described Benedicts as "expensive". I'd argue it isn't, for what it has to offer. First, 61GBP for a 6 course set menu is pretty standard. They are also very accommodating. We aren't big drinkers, so we asked to split accompanying wines in two, to try them out, but not to drink too much. And we did the same with cheeses. We wanted to try everything, but to be frank, their main dish was quite big, compared to other restaurants with set menus, where sometimes you get a single piece of meat. All in all, very friendly service, not a single dish I would consider to be weak, and a very reasonable price for that.

A couple in our hotel described Benedicts as "expensive". I'd argue it isn't, for what it has to offer. First, 61GBP for a 6 course set menu is pretty standard. They are also very accommodating. We aren't big drinkers, so we asked to split accompanying...

My partner and I celebrated our anniversary in June and Benedict’s laid out a veritable feast! The tasting menu was seasonal, fresh, varied and beautifully presented. Adored the plaice with preserved lemon and samphire and the incredible bursts of flavour and surprises from the carbonara...

We visited Benedicts for my dad’s birthday. The food was all delicious, everything was well balanced and overall the portion sizes were good for the number of courses. The service was excellent, all of the staff were friendly and helpful. Overall a fabulous experience and...

Excellent tasting menu, friendly and helpful staff and a relaxed setting. Well recommended and we will return.

Exceptional and delicious food as always. Service was excellent too. Food issues and intolerances dealt with easily and nothing is too much trouble. We love being told all about the food when it is brought to the table. The gluten free bread is the best...

Outstanding! Fabulous food, fantastic service, lovely atmosphere - full restaurant at lunchtime and evening running like clockwork with happy staff, nothing is too much! We will be back, regularly!!

Benedicts is super special. Each course is packed with flavour and thought and presented oh so beautifully. We opted for the wine pairing which we can highly recommend. Each wine was spot on and the interaction with our super friendly, well informed servers really heightened our meal and made for such a fun experience. Team Benedicts you are phenomenal!

Creative and tasty food with attentive staff and a calming environment

Wheelchair friendly. Busy. Noisy ( poor acoustics ). Amuse bouche good. Bread, however good, and the brioche and granary were extremely good, is an accompaniment and not a course. Hake main was exceptional. Perhaps we caused confusion. One of our party wanted cheese rather than...

A wonderful evening. Service was exceptional. Welcoming and attentive. We had menu 1 with wine pairing. Blown away by the quality and the price of both food and wine. The triple amuse bouche played with the taste buds. The coronation quiche stood out. The first...