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Nº 3 in 544 in Great Yarmouth

Nº 1 of 7 Other european cuisines in Great Yarmouth

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We were surprised by how small and intimate it was, a couple of dishes were off the menu due to supply issues but that can't be helped. All the food was freshly cooked and the service was excellent, in a small place it can be overbearing but it wasn't at all. Tucked in the original side streets this place is a gem!

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James S . 2024-01-07

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My husband and I booked about a month in advance to celebrate his birthday. We had a great dining experience previously around 3 years ago. We arrived to find new management had taken over, different menu etc. All I can say is wow! The food was totally delicious even better than our 1st visit. The description of various food options sold our menu decisions. We have never had such an amazing experience. In fact we met up with friends a couple of days later and my husband called just on the off chance of a cancellation. We were so lucky a table for 4 had cancelled! We went straight there and our friends were also totally amazed by the dining. We cannot recommend highly enough! Forget the time when you arrive, the table is yours for the whole evening 🥰

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Helen_Adie . 2023-09-24

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Lovely small Italian tucked away in one of the rows. We managed to book last minute as there had been a cancellation. We had the mixed antipasta bites and bruschetta for starters followed by carbonara and bolognese which were all excellent. I found a new favourite drink ...the Italian cider, definitely worth a try.

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Stanley14 . 2023-09-16

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Thank you Daniel. We had an amazing night. The food and atmosphere were fantastic. 10/10. We can't wait to come again.

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64cvy . 2023-09-15

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Tiny place with only 15 covers but if you can get in the food is fabulous. Starters - bruschetta - very nice, well presented and proportioned. Anti pasto - just right and pretty presentation. Main - mushroom linguine - very good almost too much after the starter. Garlic ciabatta spectacular Pizza - wow! Black olive and anchovies. The first place in uk I’ve found that’ll do this without asking. Second favourite pizza I’ve had, (obviously Franks pizza will alway be my no 1), and if you like spicy ask the chef for chilli oil. Location could be better but, hunt it down it’s worth every step of the journey. Ps. Italian cider @ 6.8% definitely worth a taste. Thanks chef, next time we’re here you’ll be top of the list.

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jon m . 2023-09-05

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This was a fantastic little restaurant. Daniel was super helpful with our booking & advising if we could walk easily from our hotel. The food was delicious & my 10 year old even said he’d definitely return again too. He loved the story of Daniel going to the restaurant as a child & deciding he one day would own it, which he now does. Great pasta & a life lesson to be determined & follow your dreams!

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627Jennifer36 . 2023-08-13

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I have just eaten the best Italian meal ever. My husband and I have just spent our wedding anniversary here. Tiny little restaurant, luckily they had 2 spaces left as we had not booked. The food and staff are amazing. I had the seafood lasagne (which was so fresh) and tasted amazing. A great experience and would return without hesitation. Well done to all.

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LyndaByrne . 2023-08-08

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This little gem of a restaurant is a must do! Hidden in the alleys of yarmouth, norfolk is a unique restaurant. The food is next level and the owner is very attentative to everyone that walks in. We had the sharing board for starter which was so yummy!! I had the spicy meatballs for main and oh boy.. if you aren't sure what to choose I would highly recommend this dish ! 😋 You will be glad you visited courtyard as we have om many visits :)

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yasmin C . 2023-07-29

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Amazing little Italian spot tucked away - the owner and chef are so accommodating and helpful with any dietary requirements or other requests, and the menu is really comprehensive. The food is to die for, and portion sizes are extremely generous for the prices. Definitely recommend booking as the restaurant itself is quite small, but it's absolutely worth it!

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savannaht950 . 2023-07-24

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Not the easiest of places to find but once there it's certainly worth it. It doesn't have many covers so you certainly need to book. On the night we were there the owner had to turn away quite a few people who just turned up. The menu was very good with more than enough choice, they will.even change things if you require a different pasta to what is indicated. We ended up having all 3 courses which we don't normally do, but food was so good. We booked there and then to return in a few weeks time it was so good. Well worth a visit but remember to book

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Fraser66 . 2023-07-19

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Absolutely fantastic little Italian restaurant! So glad we found it on Google. We were so lucky to be able to make a last minute booking. The owner and chef were so helpful. My daughter has a gluten intolerance and I have a lactose intolerance but that wasn’t an issue. Everything is made fresh to order, so adaptions could be made. We were all very happy with our meals. The surf & hen linguine was delicious! We will definitely be returning to try more options!

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Cath H . 2023-07-13

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What a little gem! Great food, all freshly made. Excellent, friendly service and attention to detail. The tomato and red pepper soup was amazing and the courtyard mess ( their take on Eton mess) was out of this world! Highly recommend

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Avril L . 2023-07-08

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The restaurant was tuck away off the beaten track, as you walk in the atmosphere was so lovely right down to the music the service was spot on . All our meals were made fresh . We had tomato and pepper soup, spaghetti bologness and to finish off this amazing lemon trifle . Can't wait to go back with family.

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nettym1964 . 2023-07-01

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First time here, a complete hidden gem! We had an intimate romantic meal, the food was incredibly fresh and well thought out and the host so welcoming. We tried the super lemon trifle new mess dessert, both were a 'wow' from us! Thank you so much and we will be back!

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Jennie B . 2023-07-01

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An absolutely amazing dining experience. The food was amazing. Cooked to order and delicious. The ambience was warm and friendly. The manager/front of house was so informative and friendly. Cannot recommend this establishment highly enough.

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Ingrid098 . 2023-06-27

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Amazing food, staff were great, they went well out of their way to get us in early and helped us change up some items on the menu for our fussy kids. Would definitely visit again.

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Mrjayware . 2023-06-19

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A group of us dined in this great restaurant and before we left booked for the next night. This little Italian restaurant has to be the best place to eat in Great YRmouth. Everything about this place is excellent. I will say no more except...

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Alan V . 2023-06-09

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Had a great meal when visiting Great Yarmouth as a group of friends at The Courtyard. In fact it was so good we booked to visit the following night. The restaurant is small, so advise to book. The staff couldn’t do enough for us. And...

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J6908GLdeborahc . 2023-06-09

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Wonderful host, great food and lovely atmosphere. Hard to find but worth it, we were "guided" in by the owner who stood on the street to wave to us.

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ThompsonIan1957 . 2023-06-05

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Found this amazing restaurant while we were on holiday for a few days. Food was out of this world and the staff went above and beyond. If you love Italian food, then this would be your go to place in Great Yarmouth.

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J5851YSruthk . 2023-06-01

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A great find in Yarmouth. We returned tonight, after discovering it had been reopened, to this small, ambient Restaurant which TBH beats the pants of the bigger franchised establishments and gives attention to detail with excellent food. I thought I had already pre selected my...

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319DavidA . 2023-05-20

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We visited while on holiday. Searched for Italian restaurants and this one popped up. Probably the smallest restaurant I’ve ever been to! So cute and cosy. The food was lovely…. We have two very very fussy teenagers and they almost licked their plates clean 😂...

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G C . 2023-04-15

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Gorgeous food in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere. We were made to feel incredibly welcome and left with a happy glow. I couldn't recommend more.

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Jacob C . 2023-03-16

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F**king amazing food! 10/10 - Would recommend to everyone if they like food and drink of any kind - have to add more characters

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Victoria H . 2023-03-16

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We had a meal with friends and occupied the whole restaurant. We choose seafood lasagna which was very chewy and lacked sauce. The dessert was chocolate brownie which was hard to cut into and dry as a bone. The chocolate sauce was little help. My...

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494neald . 2023-02-09

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We had heard good things about this restaurant, but unfortunately we went when things were not good. Firstly there was no anti pasti. Two of our mains were almost inedible, the one enormous prawn on the Surf and hen dish, had the texture of cotton...

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Bridget008 . 2022-12-05

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We visited here recently purely by chance after a quick Google search for an Italian whilst on holiday. It did not disappoint! Absolutely gorgeous food! Intimate atmosphere with only 4 tables and lovely staff. Thank you :)

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kerrin_beeee . 2022-10-30

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AMAZING! We celebrated our anniversary and the staff went out of their way to decorate our table and make us feel special. Such an amazing atmosphere 🥰❤

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Shannyoungxx . 2022-10-28

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Amazing evening meal staff were helpful and pleasant. Good atmosphere, nice little Cal's to chat too

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322jacquir . 2022-07-02

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We booked for a birthday treat by phone. When we arrived the gate was padlocked and restaurant in darkness Very disappointing. If I couldn't make the booking I would of out of politeness let them know but we received no such cutesy .

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101sharon . 2022-03-17

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We had a table booked for this evening, to celebrate a friend's birthday. The reservation was confirmed by the restaurant by text. We arrived to find the lights off, door locked....it was closed!!!! They didn't even have the decency to use the same phone number...

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katesK3625CW . 2022-03-12

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Thanks again for a fantastic time . We love this restaurant, the food and ambiance is second to none. Thanks for the service food and friendship shown to us over the years love you, Ann ,Dave Chrissie and Bob xx

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Ann A . 2021-12-16

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What a lovely quirky Restaurant! Very small and unusual location but that adds to appeal. Only has about 5 tables. Warm welcome from owner David. What a great Mine Host. Starters- Karen had Liver Pate I had Mushroom Bruschetta. Both lovely! Mains- Karen had Lasagna...

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Jimdraper . 2021-11-11

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Tucked away on Row 75, this hidden gem is fantastic if you want an intimate meal. The menu and winelist are tiny because the kitchen and the room are. Had a great meal and I said I'd mention Sarah's particularly excellent hosting. Highly recommended but...

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paulsadd . 2021-11-07

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Cannot fault this place! Absolutely delicious food, cooked fresh and lovely service. Will definitely come back!

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charlottemU4750P0 . 2021-11-06

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Ate here last night for a friends 50th Birthday as 2 couples and I can honestly say it was some of the best food I’d ever eaten. This is definitely a little gem of a restaurant, hidden away from the hustle & bustle of Gt...

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Dee1805 . 2021-10-24

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Six of us had a meal at the courtyard, it was so lovely the food delicious and service spot on, and well done to Jenny for being a fantastic host! small so do book, fab night could not fault it

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Carolfeetle . 2021-10-22

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A really super meal in a lovely cosy setting. Sarah was a great host , looked after us well and we had a very enjoyable evening .

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Journey66782295820 . 2021-10-21

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Defo need to book we ate here Friday 15th October. Menu small choices but all freshly cooked. Had mussels and partner has king prawn on bread. Both ordered the meatballs. Meal was fantastic and service brilliant if in Yarmouth would defo book again

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L8413CUamandaw . 2021-10-16

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Amazing food. Great atmosphere. Hidden gem. David and Angela great hosts. Lovely company, loads of laughs. Thankyou. We’ll be back.

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LSK1703 . 2021-09-30

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Amazing little place. Worth following your phone satnav to find! Wonderful tiny gem of a restaurant. My Princess could happily have had any of the menu offerings. I, on the other hand, am a very fussy vegetarian. Not keen on mushrooms. But David knocked up...

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norfolkgraham . 2021-09-24

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Lovely tiny little restaurant. In an out of the way place and not that easy to find. Great service and food. A little gem and such a shame it is being sold. Hope the new owner keeps up the high standards.

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385traceyray . 2021-09-17

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Jenny was so friendly and the service and food was Amazing. 1st visit but we will return Amazing starters Lovely food and atmosphere

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traceyhkentEngland . 2021-09-08

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Had here a spontaneous meal and chose this based on the glowing reviews in Tripadvisor. The main (tagliatelle with crayfish) and dessert and were ok, the appetizer (mushroom bruscietta) was amazing. The place is already worth checking out because it's sooo tiny and very cosy....

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438uwek . 2021-09-05

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What a great place to eat the whole restaurant is cosy atmosphere is great food to die for the owners are super people and we had a really great time friday night thanks again best regards to you both jim & Sharan

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B1648IXjamesm . 2021-09-01

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I highly recommend this small but unique restaurant. You will need to book as it’s limited in seating and very popular. Superb food and plenty of it and really lovely and friendly staff.

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F4459XRvalerieb . 2021-08-11

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Had a lovely evening, good food, good atmosphere and excellent service. Jenny in particular was brilliant! Would definitely go again

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Cruiser68400744393 . 2021-08-06

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Managed to get a reservation with my partner on our short break to Yarmouth. The restaurant itself is super small and intimate (therefore booking in advance is necessary) and we honestly had an experience like no other! All 3 courses were incredible, and due to...

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Beckynicholson0 . 2021-07-30

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We ate here on our last evening in Great Yarmouth. The menu was a little simple with not much to choose from. However, the staff did permit me to order half portions for the kids at half price. Our order for the Garlic Bread with...

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vishsharma . 2021-07-30

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A story of highs & lows; +We tried to book a table about a week in advance but they were fully booked so a lady who worked there said she would call us if she had a cancellation, which she did and we were delighted...

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john G . 2021-07-28

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The food at the Courtyard is amazing, you will get a warm welcome and friendly service. Accommodated the children very well too. Book in advance you won't be disappointed highly recommend

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KellyP2019x . 2021-07-28

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Booked in on a Friday night,it was like going round to a friend's house,the ladies and Dave the chef were very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Fabulous food,intimate surroundings and hardworking staff.We were booked in elsewhere but they squeezed us in for Saturday...

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louisemiller68 . 2021-07-28

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I have only ever written two reviews before, one good and one bad, but the poor experience we received at the Courtyard restaurant warrants pen to paper. I arranged two tables of four for a friend's 60th birthday party. Two days before we were due...

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p0peye33 . 2021-07-18

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We had such a special evening with Katie and Sarah, and it is obvious why this places is at the top of the Tripadvisor rankings. They only have six or so tables so you must book - and please tell them if you can’t make...

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Paul C . 2021-07-15

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This restaurant is amazing! The food, ambiance, wine and staff are all first class. If you visit GY and you love great food then book here, if you can get a table!

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Inspire09939975875 . 2021-07-13

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We booked the courtyard on the strength of ta reviews. So glad we did. Situated in an alleyway through Victoria arcade. It is a very intimate restaurant with a maximum of 5 tables. There is a lady welcoming you to your table and taking your...

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paulc051 . 2021-07-03

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We booked this on the back of trip-adviser reviews and woah it was amazing! A really small restaurant of just 3 tables. The waitresses were so welcoming and engaged with every guest. The food was phenomenal and so nicely presented. It really was the highlight...

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Happiness4ever . 2021-06-25

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We booked The Courtyard for midweek in June during a short break to Great Yarmouth. The restaurant is small and authentic and located down a narrow side street. The food, wine and service on offer is outstanding and definitely deservers a 5 star rating. We...

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holdenice . 2021-06-23

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We booked this restaurant on the back of trip advisor reviews and woah we were not disappointed. The restaurant is tiny just 12 place settings and hidden away down a little alleyway. The two waitresses were so welcoming and full of fun and personality and...

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annesS1249TI . 2021-06-22

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As usual this place is simply faultless, best restaurant in Norfolk . The food is beautifully presented and very tasty. Definitely worth visiting if you are ever in Norfolk

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simonmF1411AD . 2021-06-20

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Just had a marvellous meal at this restaurant. Have not been before but decided to try it for my birthday meal. The food was amazing, so tasty, all freshly cooked and decent sized portions (in fact more than we could eat). The staff were lovely...

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608lyndat . 2021-06-19

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Tiny restaurant, wonderful time. Made welcome with friendly impeccable service and gorgeous food. Dietary requirements taking very seriously which means so much when you need that attention to detail. Cannot thank you enough for such a special time which will ensure we make the journey...

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HNP2009 . 2021-06-17

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We visited this restaurant whilst on holiday on the day of our wedding anniversary. We had quite high expectations, as we'd seen great reviews, which is why we booked it. We were not disappointed. The restaurant is quaint and cosy. The ambience is spot on....

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salsal36 . 2021-06-12

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We had a lovely meal here for my Dad’s birthday. Took us a little while to find it but definitely a hidden gem! Great food and a lovely atmosphere.

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Sharon L . 2021-06-11

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What a great time in the Courtyard, food service and ambiance second to none. Absolutely love this place, thanks Dave and Sarah love you xx

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Ann A . 2021-06-10

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We found The Courtyard when looking for restaurants to book in Great Yarmouth and my goodness I am so glad we did. It's only a tiny place but it packs a big punch. The staff were lovely (sorry we cant remember your names) and the...

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Loopylou2222 . 2021-06-08

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First time visiting and we will definitely be returning. The food was absolutely amazing, the best sticky toffee pudding I’ve ever eaten! The staff were lovely and they even managed to cater for my Uncle who is gluten-free. Thank you for a wonderful evening!

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MrsB11715 . 2021-06-07

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Lovely small restaurant, great ambience and even better food, even with a 9 year old there was something for her to enjoy. My tip be sure to book ahead, we were very lucky to walk in to a cancellation.

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fredhA4397KQ . 2021-06-05

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We visited this restaurant as a group of four a few days ago. The food, service and general ambience were all excellent. We were greeted by very warm, friendly and welcoming staff and nothing was too much trouble for them. The quality of the food...

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614SusanK . 2021-06-02

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This really is a great restaurant - although quite difficult to actually find down a narrow lane. Much smaller than anticipated but, what excellent food and service in an intimate and friendly environment - has to be one of the best Italian restaurants around. We...

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SurreyWinger . 2021-05-29

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Best Italian around great food and friendly staff, we have visited many times and never been disappointed. Fresh tasty meals support local

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518shane . 2021-05-26

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What an amazing find! We are 5 friends who have come to Norfolk for the weekend. Found this place on trip advisory. Was not disappointed! Amazing tasty food in a small intimate environment. We had a dairy intolerant and a vegetarian and they catored excellently...

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I4666IUfionam . 2021-05-22

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My first outing since lockdown and it didn’t disappoint . Yet another wonderful lunch with friends . The service as always was immaculate, very lucky to have this cosy restaurant locally . Mackerel and beetroot pate which is one of my favourites to start was...

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Caistergirl . 2021-05-21

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Three visits in December and each one was great. Fresh home cooked food by chef David. Katy is the perfect hostess and makes you feel so welcome. Good times great place.

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98maxinet . 2020-12-23

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One again a fabulous evening, the food was amazing and the staff made you feel so welcome, nothing to much trouble for them, highly recommend people to go eat in this lovely quirky beautiful restaurant, you will never be disappointed, merry Christmas to you lovely...

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104traceyw . 2020-12-21

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This place is a hidden gem in the hart of great yarmouth! The food was amazing, some of the best Italian food I've had around the area. And the waitress was amazing, very helpful and waited on us hand and foot. 10/10 would recommend and...

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Aiden1Wood . 2020-12-17

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As always the food was impeccable. We had scallops, mussels, pate for starters all cooked to perfection. Onto mains we had the slow roasted belly pork - trust me you will not be disappointed with this dish! Was perfect in every way. Also had the lasagne which was great. Brilliant owners who make you feel very welcome and bend over backwards for you!

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Jonesy2989 . 2020-12-05

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The best restaurant in Great Yarmoutj and even with Lockdown and Covid the same high standard of beautiful tasty food is being produced by David and served by Katy and I doubt the standards will every drop. Please Stay Safe and keep on keeping you lovely appreciative customers happy.

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trevorv669 . 2020-11-14

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Just had an absolute amazing meal that was delivered to my home.Due to 2nd lockdown ordered takeout which was home delivered & it was just as amazing as eating in the restaurant. Have really missed visiting the restaurant but hand on heart this truly did fill that gap. Pate was so tasty, cod with veg had the most amazing tomato sauce and was cooked to perfection & the sweets well.. ❤️❤️. Lemon tart & salted caramel cheese cake. Thank u so much Dave & Katy, we will be ordering again & in to see u as soon as we are allowed. Sx

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Suemummy . 2020-11-13

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I'm a bit late posting thisOur little family came here in AugustThe restaurant is a small cosy place that's like a home from home, the food and hospitality was fantastic our little daughter was very entertained and liked playing ghosts with the little lights outsideIt was a great pace to end our last evening of our holiday

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Mickyphilly76 . 2020-11-07

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Fantastic little restaurant amazing food and fabulous hosts - loved it!!! Will definitely return next time we are in Norfolk - recommend booking as small venue and very popular

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gaynore905 . 2020-10-29

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Well what can I say? We are currently in Great Yarmouth and we always have one nice meal out and after searching Trip Advisor we found this was rated number 1. We were worried we would not get a table so decided to try our luck and phone to book a table. Katy was so good and after speaking with her yesterday she managed to fit us in tonight. The place is small due to restrictions so there are only a handful of tables. On arriving we were greeted like old friends and everything was put in place according to government Guide lines and we felt so safe. The food was out of this world. We have eaten in some of the best restaurants but this is phenomenal and so fresh. The service was excellent, we didn’t want to leave. Prices are comparable to substandard places but should be priced higher in my opinion. Nothing was too much trouble and we would definitely visit again. Thank you for a lovely, enjoyable evening

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Charlie0409 . 2020-10-23

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I just want to thank Katy for making our evening. Lovely food and wine we left feeling well satisfied. Check out if your in Great Yarmouth

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Andy B . 2020-10-16

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Wow 2nd time eating here, food fab, Katie & hubby (chef) makes you feel like your there all the time. I would highly recommend The Courtyard for food, atmosphere & service. Make sure you book & enjoy 😊

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janwine . 2020-10-14

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I cannot praise The Courtyard highly enough. We have eaten there before and love the place. Katy is a great hostess and it is like visiting an old friend. The food was fantastic and plentiful. This is a cosy restaurant, so make sure you book.simply the best.

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bazzaman17 . 2020-10-14

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Nothing I say can do this restaurant justice it is not just a restaurant it is an Experience. A warm friendly greeting and service from Katy as she makes you feel at home, always smiling even through the facemask.This restaurant has a cosy caring atmosphere which really helps you relax and enjoy the exquisite food prepared by Chef dave amazing combination of flavours, amazing portion sizes. Great attention to detail from bringing out fresh water for the table and making sure you always have everything you could Want. Very covid safe with hand Sanitisers before you enter and small Bottles on your socially distanced table. Will defiantly be coming back every year, thank you both for an excellent night.Dan and Samantha

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foodadvisor91 . 2020-10-14

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The food excelent, great service, good atmosphere, so what more could you ask for. Will defiantly be back

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Billybobbyblue . 2020-10-13

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For Mr. Magoo below, yes the restaurant is tucked away in the rows of Great Yarmouth but that’s what makes it more quaint and interesting. The very helpful host with a quick call on ya Nokia mark 1 will point you in the right direction if your glasses get too steamed up to find it.On to the restaurant, very cosy and great service and chat from the hosts.Food cooked to perfection, starters and main course well presented and tasty followed by desserts to die for. Menu changes every month with new and exiting dishes. Only 10 or so covers so book early as Boris is doing his best to ruin these small enterprises, ( probably 16 covers normal). We used to go to the Seafood restaurant ( now closed) so this is now our new favourite with top cooking and banter Mr. Magoo would love the food here if he could get a new sat nav and find it although looking at most of his negative reviews he’d be better off with a brummie kebab.Have done most of the restaurants in Norfolk now so top two but very different are......if you want glitz, glamour and have a big cheque book, Pamela’s. If you want good food at a very reasonable price , a good atmosphere and a laugh, The Courtyard is for you

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yarmou . 2020-10-13

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We dropped in for a bite to eat at lunchtime and were surprised with fresh sardines, flatbread and a selection of olives and dips! Great G&T too. It was almost like being in Corfu! Great food and service. Highly recommended.

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318ise . 2020-10-09

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We have now had 4 visits to The Courtyard, every visit was exceptional.As with many guests, we found the restaurant via TripAdvisor and with minimal online presence (other than a Facebook page) I wasn't sure if it was going to be quite what pretty much every review had raved about but after our go to restaurant for Great Yarmouth visits had closed (The Seafood Restaurant) guest feedback matched what we look for in a special venue.The fun really starts before you arrive, The Courtyard is basically an Oasis in the middle of one of GY famous rows (narrow alleys) when you find it for the first time especially in the dark, it is quite a special feeling. On our most recent visit, the owner Katy was playing Treasure Hunt "Anneka Rice style" with a couple who were struggling to find them, so don't give up if you do get a bit lost!There are 4 tables in use at the moment - which reduces covers further than normal, with these 4 tables there is plenty of space between guests and there is no OTT covid measures in place, just enough to keep you safe. Katy and her sister Sarah look after front of house and Katy's partner Dave looks after the kitchen. Dave's food is mostly of Italian influence and has a rustic feel, typically Prawn & Crayfish Salad or Scallops to start, followed by a simple Lasagne, seabass or steak, maybe creme brulee or lemon tart for dessert. Food is very tasty and well presented. Wine is excellent value and well sourced,most guests choose to have it served by the 1/2 or 1 litre carafe. Throughout the evening you will feel like you are a guest of the family, Katy and Sarah both have the art of service to the letter, friendly, bubbly, cheeky and dead funny without being over familiar, you want to stay all night (Not like that!) On our most recent visits the Harvey Nichols Gold Pepper was a novel talking point. There maybe lots of restaurants closer to home but there is nowhere that makes us feel chilled by the informality, but also spoilt like you are fine dining, that Katy, Dave and Sarah have perfected. We chose to eat at The Courtyard on 3 evenings over a 6 night stay (over 2 visits to the area) but left utterly desperate to return as soon as we could. The final treat is the bill, not just the figure written on it, which is fab (think £30 per head 3 courses average) but the personalisation and pocketful of sweets that you get with it - when we eat these , sometimes a few days later it just brings back many marvellous memories of an utterly fabulous restaurant - Do not hesitate, if you can get a table - grab it, The Courtyard is as popular with locals, as it is with visitors.

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ryansdelight . 2020-09-30

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Amazing food very friendly staff will definitely return only a small place so you need to book early you will not be disappointed

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540carolek . 2020-09-25

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Had a lovely time there. The food was some of the best food I've tasted and the service was second to none. Very enjoyable experience, only wish it was closer to home.

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Android4463 . 2020-09-25

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Not only some of the best food I’ve had in ages, but the service Katy and Sarah provide is second to none! If you’re in the area and fancy some of Dave’s Italian cooking you can’t go wrong. We had the Scallops Bruschetta, mussels, pan fried cod with Mediterranean vegetables, seafood linguine, Creme Brûlée and profiteroles.

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waynebN3221WC . 2020-09-24

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Spent 30 minutes trying in vain to find this restaurant Address on the main page is different from on directionsNo comments on the food as we didn’t eat thereSort your address and signing!

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alanratcliffe43 . 2020-09-24

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We were lucky to have booked up and had our best meal of the weekend in here. Food was just amazing but the service and ambiance was just stunning! Thank you Katy for a great evening and wish you all the best in corfu and in the future.. love Donna & Gary

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donnacG9465NJ . 2020-09-21

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Let me start off with the owners! They are so attentive and friendly! The decor was lovely and the tables were socially distanced!The food was incredibly tasty and very generous in portion sizes! The selection of food was varied!GO HERE.....if you can get a table you’ll be lucky so book in advance! If you don’t you might get lucky with a last minute cancellation (as happened to us) but don’t take the chance!It’s a little tricky to find using google maps as it’s down an alley but get in the general area and you’ll find it!As has been said in the past it feels like being in someone’s house who has the best chef in the kitchen!

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Philip H . 2020-09-21

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What a smashing place, I took my Mum here whist on holiday after reading many positive reviews.... This is a small exclusive restaurant serving beautiful and well presented food, the owners were really friendly ,you could really See the pride they have in this establishment, we were so impressed and although we knew they were fully booked the following evening we passed by in the off chance that there may have been a cancellation unfortunately for us there wasn’t ,but we were still greeted with a lovely smile and a apology that they were unable to accommodate us.Summary is easy, “ What a lovely restaurant and hosts , but book early or be disappointed.....

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Jacebow . 2020-09-14

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Words cannot express what a fantastic night we had at The Courtyard in Great Yarmouth. The restaurant is very small and personable with the owners Katy and Sarah tending to your every need. Nothing is too much trouble and their hosting skills are up their with the best eateries in the world. The food is freshly made by David and the menu albeit small is perfectly constructed so that the variety of an extensive menu is still there. Portions are huge but not overwhelming with perfect balance and seasoning and more importantly taste heavenly. I could have stayed there all night soaking in the chatter and the ambience of the place. Thank you Katy for fitting us in on our anniversary as we hadn’t booked and the popularity of this place means that it is often fully booked. If you are travelling to Great Yarmouth you must not miss this absolute jewel of a restaurant, without doubt the best the town has to offer!

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390emma . 2020-09-13

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Excellent sisters ran this little gem tonight .Great food and atmosphere. The lasagna and muscles were lovely and our spoilt ramblers walking group was well catered for.

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Hamishontour . 2020-09-10

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I recently celebrated my 40th birthday here, whilst on holiday, it was amazing. We were all so well looked after, Katie the manager is a fabulous host and made sure we were all happy. We were a large family group and the children had as much fun as the adults. The food was absolutely amazing, so tasty and well presented. Katie had put up banners for us and even provided a free glass of fizz - just the best evening I could have asked for, so friendly and thoughtful. We would definitely go back next time we visit Norfolk. Thank you so much for an amazing meal and experience.

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D9704GHlisag . 2020-09-04

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