Benoli

We ate here after reading Grace Dent's review. Incredible food and Benoli is a special place, the service is always wonderful but £32 for a main is high. We've been twice now and maybe we didn't order well but each time we've felt some of the dishes tasted very similar, we ordered three starters and two mains. Benoli is defo one to visit, the food's too good not to try but I'm not sure if we'll go back again, unless the menu changes.

Absolutely delicious! The service was a bit slow to get mains, but they came and apologised for the delay, and they're released and friendly staff. Food wise, everything was spot on, the handmade pastas were full of flavour, the choux pastry in the dessert was crispy and fresh.

Absolutely amazing meal here. The carbonara is incredible, I've never had one like it. the restaurant has a lovely and relaxing ambience. There was two very big tables in the restaurant this night, however standards in terms of food and service didn't slip. Only thing is there was a fairly long wait on our initial drinks and it was very hot in the restaurant. If you go you have to get the parmesan croquettes, they are next level.

Dinner An amazing Italian restaurant. Wow,Wow and double Wow. Benoli, a modern, three-floored Italian restaurant, hidden up an alley in the city centre of Norwich. Run by brothers Ben & Oliver. Hence, the name. Chef Oliver – a MasterChef: The Professionals finalist who has worked for Gordon Ramsay and was head chef at Roux at the Landau in London. When looking for somewhere to eat in Norwich, you are spoilt for choice. You would have to stay at least a week to try them. But we just had to go here. As it was a Saturday night, we could only get a table reservation for 5.30pm. Which suited us, as we'd skipped breakfast and lunch. Thank goodness we did. It's not a large menu, and it's a good job as we were overwelmed by what was on offer. So much so that we practically ordered most of the menu. You can't come here without having the 24-month parmesan croquettes. Cobble Lane coppa ham & focaccia Antipasti Burrata, bbq'd beetroot, blood orange, pistachio & wildflower honey focaccia Hake kiev, nduja butter, whipped baccala and coppa ham. *This was outstanding*. Beef carpaccio Harry's Bar dressing, parmesan, garlic & bone marrow potato bread Side of San Marzano tomato salad, cucumber & seaweed dressing Pasta 24-month parmesan bottone, courgette, chilli, lemon & basil Pea & ricotta scarpinocc. fresh peas, oregano & pistachio Dessert Chocolate & dulce de leche tiramisu, mascarpone ice cream We weren't going to have dessert as we were completely stuffed, but how can you not? If you only have time for one place to visit in Norwich, then it's got to be here. It's probably the greatest Italian restaurant in the UK, and not a pizza in sight. Wouldn't be surprised if they got a Bib Gourmand soon.

Top place serving the most delicious food I've had for ages. Snacks and small plates are good value. The pasta dishes are fresh and so flavoursome. Would highly recommend a visit here.