The Courtyard

Nestled in a cozy alley, this charming Italian joint is a hidden gem. Run by a duo, they whip up delicious Italian dishes made fresh to order. What's special is they encourage you to take your time and savor each bite. The owner is incredibly friendly and chatty, making you feel like part of the family. It's like having a homemade Italian feast right here in Norwich. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a warm, welcoming meal experience.

What a gem to find! We live locally in Gorleston and stumbled across this place on Google. Intimate setting offering freshly cooked food. Limited menu - which we like - but will cook any variation for you. Quality ingredients and expert cooking producing delicious dishes. Probably the best meal out we've had for some time. Friendly, attentive service where nothing was too much trouble. And, most importantly, the chairs are so comfortable. Would highly recommend. We will be returning. I cannot fault this place!

Our visit to The Courtyard has been one of the most positive experiences at restaurant we've ever had. A true hidden gem tucked away down an alleyway. The owner Daniel, the chef and kitchen staff are truly passionate about delivering authentic Italian cuisine in small but gorgeous, rustic feeling and relaxing environment. If you're tired of frozen, mass produced food. Over seasoned or undercooked dishes from highstreet chains or struggling businesses this is the place to be. All the dishes are prepared and cooked from fresh for you on order. We had the mushroom linguine and spicy meatballs and both were perfect pasta dishes. We went for the chocolate dessert to finish, which was on another level and all portions were very generous.

Wow! What a hidden treasure this place is. From the get go, the service was brilliant - the owner(I assume) was very welcoming and chatty. The food was just incredible - you won't leave this place hungry. There's also a great selection drinks! And the atmosphere was just lovely. We will definitely be back again soon. Thanks for a great evening!

Absolutely loved my time at The Courtyard! The Carbonara was like a flavor explosion in my mouth, and those desserts were pure bliss. What made it even more special was the cozy, intimate vibe – it felt like the chef was cooking just for me. Can't wait to go back for more delicious moments! 😊 100% recommend and a massive thanks to Daniel & Andy the wonderful host and chef

A nice small and cosy Italian restaurant and fantastic staff (funny and very helpful) Food was great and they had a good selection of wine. In addition, their cheesecakes sounds amazing.... but sadly they ran out on the day 🥲 If its your first time here, the restaurant is situated in a funny area, in a back alley of some sort, it took us a little while to find.