Yard in Norwich - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We went to the Yard before heading to Rome and I must say the food at this restaurant is just as good as in Italy ! We will definitely come back regularly.

Straightforward, unpretentious and high-quality — it’s just very likable.

Welcoming professional staff, in particular Ali and Joel. The food was delicious and the gluten free options are not second rate or an after thought like many restaurants. Splendid drinks menu as well!!

The simplicity of the menu disguises some of the most delicious food we've had in a long time. Smiley service, relaxed, charming place. A great find.

absolutely delicious. will be back definitely

What a fabulous little place. The food was so delicious. The staff were great and opened up the basement for our party as we had a long drive ahead of us. Couldn't recommend it enough. XxX

Went for lunch with the parents on a nice sunny afternoon in Norwich. I had the sausage rigatoni and it was delicious. Really nice relaxed vibe with polite, friendly staff. Brought water out straight away which was a nice touch (especially on a hot day) and also asked if we wanted parmesan when ordering and whether this was to be vegan or not (for the veggies of the group) which of course I said yes knowing it was coming with a generous portion due to pictures I'd seen 😜. The menu had a perfect selection for me, keen to go back and try the nduja and lemon dish. Lovely find 🍝

If you like parmesan cheese you're in luck...! Everything is covered in parmesan whether you ask for it or not... The pasta, in my opinion, was a tad overdone and the sauces unfortunately lost their punch with the copious amount of parmesan they plop on each dish. The service like many indicate is a bit poor as they are slow and inattentive . Starters come out after the main... But disappointed overall in the hunt for a good Italian in Norwich

I’d heard great things about Yard, but we were pretty underwhelmed. Whilst the food was okay, much of it was not particularly flavourful and definitely not worth the price - most mains will cost you about £14. Starters didn’t seem worth the money at all. Portion for the beef ragu was small, and the when the food arrived the meat wasn’t very hot temperature wise. Definitely not the best place to get pasta in Norwich.

10/10 food and dining experience. never left disappointed. cacio e pepe and tiramisu are standouts. great for dates and dinners with friends. one of norwich's finest

The beef shin ragu is really tasty however the downstairs seating area is pretty terrible. It’s extremely dark and the music is very loud. It was so loud that I couldn’t clearly hear the person sat in front of me.

Had a wonderful lunch for two. Food was very tasty and staff were attentive and friendly. Great atmosphere. Very well priced and good value for money. I’ll definitely be returning.

Best place to eat in norwich…so fresh so tasty and great value for what you get….staff were wonderful, we arrived early and the music was loud once we sat down music was turned down…absolutely can’t fault this wonderful place to eat x

Great place to get your pasta fix

The food and cocktails are sublime, really great, the staff were so nice and friendly, the only downside were a table of noisy customers, but would still highly recommend dining here!

Little disappointed to be honest had the special which was a chilli prawn dish. Almost enough to feed a child with 3 prawns in £15/16 Then my wife asked for parmesan to be told by the waitress you don't put parmesan on fish pasta. That's the customers choice, With a sour face they got us some parmesan. Certainly not service with a smile. 4 of us it cost almost £100 and still a bit hungry when we left to be fair. Maybe it was a bad day

No advanced booking and there was a forty minute wait. However, it was totally worth it. The food was perfect, speedy arriving to the table, and was well looked after. Will be back again very soon.

Definitely one of the best Pastas in the world

Shut kitchen but didn’t let us know until 9:15, appalling service. Very disappointing.

Smallish menu but all of an excellent standard.

Delicious pastas and starters. And beyond delicious dessert - the baked Croissant with salted caramel ice cream was 10/10. The cacio e pepe was so peppery and cheesy and the beef shin ragu was also very good. One of the best tomato dishes I've had - a must try. Cozy interior and lively atmosphere and great service. Will be great to sit outdoors as it is quite warm inside.

Delicious pasta, vibey, slightly inadequate toilets. Eaten here a few times and would highly recommend. Short menu consisting of starters (basically buratta with different garnishes or olives), side salads and a selection of very delicious pasta dishes, which is the whole point of this place. The pasta is always very precisely cooked and the sauces are well-judged and tasty! Last visit I had rigatoni with big slices of porcini and a light creamy sauce - lush. The "peas" in the "buratta with peas" seem to consist of two sprigs of pea shoots - a very minor quibble unless you're a big pea fan. There's not much variation in price in the short wine list which starts at £25. Cheapest bottle of red was an absolute stunner, so that's all good. You can't book here, but you can leave your number, head off for a drink nearby and they'll call you when your table is ready. For a table for 2 on a Saturday night, the wait is generally a comfortable 1 pint, so unless you are utterly starving and need to eat immediately, it actually works out better than needing to book in advance. For bigger tables, I'd imagine there might be more of a wait though? The staff are all nice young artsy types who know their job well enough. Honestly, the only real criticism I have of Yard is something they probably can't do much about - the inadequate toilet situation. There's only two (unisex) stalls at the back of the courtyard and there's usually a small queue which probably sucks if it's raining or if you're on a romantic table for two in the courtyard and you don't find a queue of toilet people sexy. I haven't experienced either of these scenarios personally, though. Overall, I cannot recommend Yard highly enough. Very likely the best pasta in Norwich, and it never lets me down. But I do make a mental note to pop to the loo beforehand.

Stumbled upon this little gem. Sat outside in the sun and enjoyed a lovely spritz and a bowl of pasta. literally couldn’t recommend this place more, will be coming back. Also, the service is 10/10. Thanks so much :)

Portions are incredibly small for the increased prices. Also dishes are poorly seasoned which is a real basic thing. Wouldn't recommend

Popped in last minute on a Sunday and was greeted by Loue, she was warm and funny which made us feel immediately welcome. The place was very clean and we felt at home quickly. The food and drink was some of the best in Norwich. We’ll definitely be back

Always incredible pasta. Delicious and comforting. Always super service and friendly, inviting atmosphere. This place never disappoints!

I love the food, the menu is perfect, the pasta fresh and delicious, friendly staff. My only problem is that the whole place feels unclean. The floor tables all sticky and the dreaded spray being used to wipe tables as you are eating next door. There is quite a pungent smell about the place and the distressed look is a bad look.. it needs an overhaul and freshened up to match its fab menu which is fresh and simple.

Another great meal at Yard! Have eaten there several times now and always have a lovely time - great value for money and top quality pasta.

I really love Yard, the pasta is so fresh and chewy and the sauces are so flavourful. The service used to be on the slower side but the most recent time it was very busy and the wait staff were incredibly fast and attentive. With that fixed it is a perfect restaurant, simple menu and everything is fantastic. This is the best pasta you’ll find in Norwich.

This place gets better and better! I’ve always loved it here but tonight was particularly special- the team were so welcoming, friendly and accommodating. The food was incredible- the new tomato burata dish is a game changer. Great cocktail recommendations too!

Quite disappointed with my experiences considering I have heard such amazing things about the place from people I know! I've been a few times (I like to give places a few tries before writing a not-so-great review) and I found that the vegetarian options are really underwhelming, and the menu has stayed the same for a few years. Drink selection is nice so no complaints there. The atmosphere is okay, very cramped at times when its busy. And the staff are lovely! Just the food that is a massive let down really, especially with the high prices, you expect better range accommodating to different dietary requirements, and better quality food too.

Great service and lovely staff. The food is brilliant and reasonably priced. Would recommend the pagnotta and the fennel and sausage pasta. Will definitely be coming back

We’ve been coming here for a couple of years and the food is amazing in my opinion. The portions are perfect for myself and taste great. There’s only been a couple of times I didn’t enjoy something and it was taken off of the bill which is always nice. My main issue is with the extremely slow service. We have been late to things on occasion due to waiting so long from ordering to receiving food to ordering desert ( which we no longer do - we go elsewhere if we’re looking for something sweet because it takes so long ) to getting the bill. The servers are always lovely but every time we need something we’re having to go to the front bar to ask for it and it’s a long wait even then. The other thing is the menu hasn’t changed pretty much since they opened. We have tried every pasta dish and most of the sides. I get perfecting a small menu but surely it’s time to switch it up now?

Quick, pleasant service and great food. Yard is walk ins only and is always busy.

First time, but will not be our last.

Absolutely beautiful meal, traditional Italian food Lilly our server was 10/10… will be recommending to everyone

SO bland. I have created a more flavourful gnocchi in 5 minutes at home for a couple of pounds. Definitely NOT worth £14. Also tried the tiramisu which had zero coffee flavour at all - completely plain base topped with mascarpone. It was like they’d forgotten to soak the lady fingers at all I either came on a bad night or these reviewers claiming this is “the best Italian food” need to get out more

I’ve been here twice now and the pasta is always amazing. You get a good sized portion and the service was very quick, the prices are good too, only thing I wish was that you could book in advance :)

My favourite restaurant in Norwich, best pasta and tiramisu you’ll find in the city

Definitely one of the best pasta in Norwich with generously topped parmesan cheese. However, it's a pity that the portion is getting smaller over the past three years. Increasing the portion with a slight raise of the price would be nice.

Great place for delicious pasta!

Amazing. Better than Rome. Say no more.

Yard has an amazing menu, filled with delicious options. The cacio e pepe is divine, creamy with plenty of black pepper. I would also thoroughly recommend the tiramisu; its rich without being too heavy, absolutely delicious.

Bit understaffed, but hands down best cocktails in Norfolk.

The staff were super friendly and welcoming you into the restaurant. The overall vibe of the restaurant was calming and the little candles on the table were relaxing. Found out about this restaurant through TikTok so had to try it out!! I highly recommend the Bucatini with slowed cooked tomato sauce dish it was extremely delicious and flavoursome the Parmesan mixed in with the pasta was delightful. I did have to season my pasta with black pepper and the bucatini was slightly chewy on the plus side it was a yummy dish. The menu was clearly labelled with vegetarian and gluten free options and had a festive menu available. Not too suitable for wheelchair users and the main seating area is up some stairs and one table is available with no stairs.

Super food and staff, 1st time I’ve visited and loved it Definitely will return

Pasta tasted bland… I can’t understand the 5 star reviews of others 🫤

I have been to Yard many times over the past couple of years and each time it has been perfect! The service is friendly and quick, the food is always cooked fresh and well and the restaurant has an amazing atmosphere both upstairs in the main part of the restaurant and downstairs in the bar area with mood lighting, plants and wall decor.

Yard is one of those places that I always want to go to when I'm in Norwich. The quality of the food is simply great - simple menu and ingredients executed fantastically for a really good meal. The staff are attentive, the setting is cosy (albeit a little noisy at times) and it doesn't break the bank either.

This restaurant is a gem, cosy with a great atmosphere, Menu was simple but good quality and super tasty. Our waiter gave excellent customer service and was well informed about the food he was serving. The wine was very good value, we went for the cheapest on the list which was lovely and perfect accompaniment to our food. Absolutely loved my first visit and will definitely go back.

We have been here a few times over the years and we have enjoyed it every time. Today's was the best out of the few. Very kind and speedy service with a short wait time. I had pasta with sausage and it was lovely.

Really amazing pasta dishes and a fantastic wine list. Can’t wait to return.

Every time I’ve been to yard it is literally always so nice - great food (the special was incredible) and really great service! Lou, who served us last night was so lovely and very attentive - 10/10 always recommend yard :)

The pasta here is exceptionally delightful, featuring fresh pasta and a truly delicious flavor. It's absolutely worth a visit. On top of that, don't miss out on the must-try garlic butter bread.

Great fresh food, reasonable prices

Ticked every box! We used to frequent another Italian restaurant, but unfortunately, after a beaming review from a very famous food critic, the prices have been set to match, which is a shame but good for their business. However this restaurant, for me, totally stole the show for Italian cuisine! Beautiful, fresh food at incredibly reasonable prices and fantastic, laid back service! Not pushy or overbearing, just the right amount of attentiveness! So what's not to love! My favourite place to eat in Norwich by a mile. A small, no fuss menu with plenty of choice! And as a side note, the music in the background was top notch. I will be dreaming about the sausage and fennel dish for weeks to come!

This is without a doubt the best Italian in Norwich. Yard is the closest food you can get to authentic Italian food. The price is incredible reasonable, especially for the quality and potions.

One of my favourite places to eat in Norwich. Incredible food and a great menu with fun specials, always highlighted on Instagram. Reasonable prices. Wine list is top tier. Atmosphere inside and outside is buzzy, staff are friendly and hard working but always look busy. Would recommend to anyone visiting Norwich.

Delicious food in a cosy atmosphere (we sat downstairs). Reasonable pricing too. It was a little bit inconvenient to use the toilet due to you having to walk through their courtyard to get to the loo and it was tipping it down with rain but I didn't really mind when I came back to a mocktail and plate of delectable pasta 😊

Emma was incredibly attentive and great service. 100% recommend.

We all loved our experience here, the food was amazing and the two women that served us were absolutely lovely and very helpful in helping us choose between dishes. One of the other servers was rather rude but his attitude was totally made up for by the other staff. We will definitely return here!

Some of the best pasta I've eaten

Freshly cooked pasta dishes at a very good price, been several times and it really is great value for money. You cant pre-book, just walk in and ask for a table, they take your details and number and call you as soon as pone becomes available. if you like pasta dishes, this is 100% a must try.

Mary was a brilliant server, looked after our every need

Mary was a very great server, she made the evening absolutely fantastic and cared for each of our needs. I highly recommend this place, as the employee's really look after you and they check for your every need. Could not have a better experience.

Food was excellent as was the service, highly recommended the Rigatoni Porcini.

lovely food and cheap prices ! would definitely recommend

We really enjoyed our meal at Yard - delicate and delicious pasta, a surprisingly yummy ice cream stuffed croissant and a couple of glasses of wine, all enjoyed in a lovely relaxed atmosphere! Top marks to the staff. You know the drill - Get your name on the list, go for a drink, wait for the call and enjoy.

Good food and cocktails at reasonable prices.

It's so good. Sometimes it's hard to get a table but only because it's so popular! And you can see why. Deffo on my forever favourites list. Will be back, time and time again.

Amazing starters and pasta, never had a bad sitting. Always feel like I am back on a holiday in Italy when I am there, especially when the sun is out. Walk-ins only, so be prepared to wait during busy times! Google maps is a relatively reliable way to check if it's a busy time or not, at least in my experience so far!

Very good, inspired choice of nuduja with pasta, very tasty ! Good efficient service. Thoroughly enjoyed

The best pasta in Norwich! Service was great too!

Food was great, but the inside restaurant was very hot so we asked to eat outside which seemed to be in need of a good clean and soon TLC service was slow however we can forgive that as they were very busy, but would have been nice to be told there would be a wait!! The yard at the back could be great with some TLC

Never had a bad experience here, great food and even better prices.

Excellent service and the food was delicious. I preferred upstairs to downstairs where the music was a bit loud and it was gloomy. Upstairs was lovely. Would definitely go again.

Would sit inside next time... overflow tables across road in churchyard missed the vibe for us...

Excellent food in a simple Mediterranean cafe style atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Yard is a case in point of how appearances can be deceiving: despite not being able to book and sitting tucked inconspicuously into the corner of the street, this restaurant serves the best pasta in Norwich, and for prices that are hard to bear. The pasta is handmade and you can tell.

Another great meal this evening in Yard, Norwich. We love the atmosphere in this restaurant; warm, friendly and intimate. The service was great. The food is fantastic and great value. Gnocchi in sage butter melts in your mouth. The beef ragu sauce is delicious. The salted caramel toasted croissant ice cream sandwich was incredible. Not surprised that it was really busy on a Tuesday evening.

Yet again an amazing meal at a very good price

A fantastic meal out. The food was sensational, the service was good. The price was very reasonable. Just a great Italian👌🏼

Love this place - home cooked pasta with the most yummy sauces and good value - staff are friendly and helpful and it has a nice vibe whatever time of day you go

Nice beer, wine, and very good food. Cute outside eating area at back of building, and quirky option of drinking or eating in church grave yard. Great service ....

Lovely food and cocktails great service

A great pasta spot offering some amazing food and wine with reasonable prices. If you’re in Norwich, you have to hit up Yard and eat here. The service is great, with some friendly and attentive staff. The food tastes amazing, and I highly recommend the garlic butter bread starter and the beef ragu. The outside area is also very lovely and I love eating outside in the summer. Highly recommend!

Good delicious, but please be careful if the gratuity system. ......... We ended up giving exorbitant tip....

Delicious food! Lovely place! Will be back!

Lovely place to eat, really easy-going staff, delicious home cooked food, reasonably priced will definitely return.

Dire saturday night. 50 mins wait for food to recieve food we didn't order.....

We were in the basement, which is a little claustrophobic. But it was still ok I felt the pasta needed slightly longer cooking, but the sauce was great. Portions aren't huge, but you leave feeling full ☺️ Lady working service was lovely The dessert was 😍

Excellent, fresh pasta. Just great

Off the track but lovely food, a bit different!

Quick service, lots of outside seating. Food was lovely and good prices. They do a vegan carbonara which was so nice and not a pasta option you usually get as vegan!

We had a number of excellent trips to Yard where the food was amazing with very good veggie options. It is normal for Yard to run out of most ingredients and they usually strike a number of items from their menu. This has usually been met with very helpful waiting staff who offer meals with different pasta types if the pasta has run out or to add and remove items from a dish if they have run out of a specific ingredient. Our last trip was a little more disappointing however. We went in and as usual 50% of the menu was struck off. However as a group of vegetarians this left just one option the butter gnocchi which is a small and rather basic dish (but very nice). The waiting staff on this occasion refused to mix and match anything with the remaining ingredients and treated us as a general problem. We used to be regulars but haven't been back since. We are debating giving the restaurant another go. We have given a 4* based on our previous experience but our last visit would have been a 1*. We hope this was a blip. Edit. We can confidently say this was a blip and the service is back to its usual standard and the food as ever is excellent.

I live in London and come back roughly once a month to visit friends and always try and include Yard in my trip. I genuinely think about the vegan carbonara at least once a week. The service can be a bit slow but it's so popular I'm just happy to have a table. Drinks are always on point, they have an amazing tomato salad, I don't know how it's so simple and so good but here we are. 10/10 would recommend, have been back multiple times and will come again.

My favourite restaurant in Norwich!

Stopped by and had a quick bite, got the ragu and it was outstanding. Fresh pasta Really cute place and lovely staff! Would recommend

Perfect. The best food we had during our 3 days in Norwich. Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff that were so welcoming of our family of 4 (Inc. two little ones) during a busy dinner. Highly recommend for pasta lovers. And if you need to wait for a table The Drawing Room just down the way is also great.

Another fantastic small restaurant and bar. In a lovely old part of Norwich. Worth a visit.