The best restaurants in East of England

Had a wonderful two night stay at the Marsham Arms. The room was spacious and warm. The bathroom had both a bath and shower with plenty of hot water. Whilst this trip round we didn't need a fridge, it was pleasant to see a fridge in the room. Good tea and coffee making facilities in the room. The breakfast set up was good. Plenty of choice and freshly cooked food. Only minor grumble was standard off the shelf sliced bread. Would have preferred locally produced bread. We had a meal whilst we stayed there. Our son and granddaughter live in Norwich. Food was good. Our daughter in law loved the burger that she had. Said it was one of the best she had eaten. We would stay there again whilst property hunting in the area.It was good that they are dog friendly at Marsham Arms. It's possible that we will be back early in the new year. I wasn't too well whilst staying there (nothing to do with the hotel, I hasten to add) and would have liked to try the Santa Paws ale.

This use to be a brilliant Turkish restaurant, we always felt it was the best and most authentic in town, but now it is anything but. Upon arrival it felt different, not so welcoming. We were a part of four, there was another party of eight, but they were finishing when we arrived. The menu did not appear to be a full as it use to be. Prices had been altered by sticking bits of paper on the menu rather than printing off new ones. We waited for about 30 minutes before we were asked for our drinks order, then another 15 for the drinks to arrive. The menu had EFS beer on draugh, but we were told that the menu was wrong and they don't do that any more, only in bottles. We ordered EFS in bottles, but after some time the waiter came back and said they didn't have any so we ended up with Becks. We opted for a cold and hot mezze to be shared between the four of us, but the hot mezze missed and ingredient that then had to be cooked separately and arrived after we'd finished the starter. The main courses were OK, not great and some food was left because it just wasn't good enough such as the side tomato salad on the plate. I had lamb chops, they were skinny and dry and not worth £18.50 (sticky label price increase) for 4. At about 8.30 the heating came on, the radiator next to us got hot. This was during an extremely hot spell of weather with temperatures in the 30's outside. The car payment machine was not working, so we had to dig around amongst us to find cash. Even the bill was amateurist, written on a scape of paper and present in a wooden box with a broken hinge. Throughout our meal we were annoyed by loud music from a function upstairs, sounded like a disco. All-in-all we were unhappy with our experience and will not be going back.

Lovely restaurant and tasty food thank you :)

Had takeaway fish and chips. Which were excellent 😀

If you’re hungry, this is the place to be! The portions are generous, and the buffet nights? Absolutely dangerous—my waistband never stood a chance. The service is top-notch, with staff so friendly they could charm a cobra. The bright green walls are… well, let’s just call them ‘energetic.’ But the real showstopper was when my friend ordered the Agni Chicken. The flaming dish turned into a scene from Backdraft—the waiter had to open the door, everyone was coughing like we’d been tear-gassed. Despite the chaos, it was a hilariously memorable night we’ll never forget. Great food, lively atmosphere—just bring a fire extinguisher if you’re ordering Agni Chicken!”

Food Five star Service two- the food comes out at random times . You need to ask for it to all come together No system in place some table get served first even when they arrive much later. If you order drinks they too come at unexpected times

Visited this restaurant on Christmas eve for our annual dinner with friends. What a fantastic restaurant, service was impeccable and the food was delicious, portions are of a generous size. The boregi was my favourite and I would recommend the veggie moussaka which was lovely. Friends went for the mixed grill and they couldn't finish the portion. We were the last group to leave and the manager was kind and did not rush or force us out, instead we we were told to take our time and they patiently waited for us to finish our drinks and food. Thank you we will return.

Recently visited The Stanley at 33 Magdalen Rd, Norwich and was absolutely delighted! This place is perfect for a cozy evening out. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive and the service was top notch. The atmosphere is wonderful - warm and inviting, with a nice interior that creates a cozy feeling. The menu pleases with a variety of dishes and drinks, and the quality of the food exceeded all expectations. I especially recommend to try their specialties - it is a real gastronomic delight! Separately, I would like to mention the affordable prices and excellent value for money. If you are looking for a place to relax and have a good time, The Stanley is definitely a great choice. I will definitely come back here again!

Lovely roast and rice pudding dessert

I had a great time here with some colleagues. The fries were very good and the atmosphere was pleasant.

Charming pub with festive decorations and impeccable service. The highlight is the delicious pie.

Savor Labworth Our favourite restaurant we had a beautiful meal tonight food was delicious staff are always very helpful can’t wait to book again. A bonus watching the fireworks from Southend etc while we ate. 😃🥰

Post Xmas but was like a ghost town

Positives - Absolutely beautiful pub, with highly attentive, happy staff. Negatives - I fancied some cheesy chips with my pint... The smallest portion of chips, not fries (good thing) arrived and they were by far the most disgusting chips I have ever eaten... anywhere, in my entire life. Absolutely soaked in old, very smelly & obviously extremely dirty fryer oil. Utterly rank... I'll not be returning I'm afraid.

Never disappointed at East. True Asian flavours.