As you leave Norwich into the wilderness there emerged the Wildebeest. Good car parking but looks…read morelike need to book for a meal. Great choice of food on fixed day menu plus good beer and wine. My ribeye perfect and plenty of mussels as starter. Filled up quite quickly and served from 6-8 but we stayed till after 9 as did plenty of others. 3AA rosette so top restaurant and moderately high prices.

I absolutely love when staying with family and/or friends when travelling and they take you for…read moremeals at the local hot spots in their hometown. Ever the open minded traveller (and food lover) when I found out that I would be visiting the Wildebeest Arms a local popular gastropub run by a top local chef, I was excited! My excitement extended to elation when I learned that instead of Sunday brunch, Britts tend to enjoy something called Sunday Lunch, which is served in the early afternoon and most typically involves you consuming the traditional meal of roast beef with Yorkshire pudding - OMG! So take it from this Canadian, back home - in Toronto, there are a lot of places that offer a Roast Beef dinner, specifically Irish/English pubs, and you know what - they do alright by the tradition, but, more often than not, you're getting something overcooked and just missing a soul. I've never had authentic British cuisine before, and say what you want about it... but it's hearty, it's seasonal, it's delicious and just feels good! The Roast dinner/lunch special was about 20GBP if memory serves so in CAD $ that's about $35. Everything was incredibly tasty and cooked perfectly, however, some members of our party noted that sections of their beef was a touch over cooked. On the other hand, my order was perfection, my only complaint - and maybe it's the glutton in me, but the serving I received was much smaller than that of others at the table. I was a tad disappointed about this since it was the part of the meal I enjoyed the most. The size of my meat (pause for a laugh) aside, the entire meal including the YSP (Yorkshire puds), the potatoes and root veggies were all on point and cooked masterfully! I was feeling peckish still at the conclusion of my meal and somehow got talked into ordering another UK seasonal favourite for dessert - Sticky Toffee Pudding. OMG x2, this cake is basically like a piece of dessert concrete and if I had about 25% room left before, I was properly 45% over capacity following my consumption if it. But so worth every sinful bite, especially the to die for caramel sauce the whole dish sat in.. nom nom nom nom. I can't say I'll be back in Norwich in the near future again, but if you're traveling out this way and happen upon the Wildebeest Arms on a Sunday, add it to your travel plans Eatcrest Out

A beautiful building with a fascinating history. Now a restaurant, The Old Siege House is so-called…read moredue to being the very same building in which the Siege of Colchester took place, the siege which brought an end to the English Civil War in the 17th century. Bullet holes and other partial damage is still visible outside and inside of this restaurant from that siege. But the building is even older than that event, it was constructed late on in the 15th century and still retains nearly all of it's original features including stained glass windows and fireplaces. And as if being inside a building of historical significance wasn't enough, the food is bloomin' marvellous, too. The menu is generally made up of modern European style options but what gives The Old Siege House some bonus points is the imagination and creativity put in to the meals created here. The presentation is great and the taste is even better. After some generously sized starters I was struggling to decide which one of the five or so meal choices, which I had narrowed down to, to choose from. This was a problem I'd be only to happy to take on again. In the end, I went for the Tournedo of Pheasant (pan fried pheasant stacked with red onion marmalade, smoked apple wood cheddar and prosciutto with butternut squash mash and veal jus) - oh yeah, that's how I roll. This wasn't a choice I regret. Lovely. My lady-friend's veg-tastic meal was also terrific - the Asparagus Florentine (grilled asparagus, spinach, toasted brioche and poached duck egg smothered with smoked apple wood cheddar sauce). We both loved this. My dessert of profiteroles smothered in white chocolate with vanilla ice-cream and the lady's créme brulee of strawberry and basil with shortbread, both hit the spot. Although no one was playing while we were there on a Sunday evening, there is a beautiful Grand piano by the entrance in the bar area. The layout of The Old Siege House makes it possible to accommodate some larger tables for groups but, also, a lot of smaller, secluded tables while keeping much of the floor open. No one need sit practically adjoining the next table, there is enough room in between for your own privacy. It was a reasonably quiet evening in the restaurant so service was expected to be quick and it was. It was also friendly, courteous, efficient and knowledgable (on the wine list, soup of the day, specials, history of the building etc). All in all, a thoroughly lovely dining experience and should I be in Colchester again I would hope I'll be coming back here. TTFN, Ian

Been to this restaurant a few times its first class, Staff are really friendly, food superb,…read more atmosphere relaxing

Love coming to this pub, it's very family friendly, and food is fantastic, and they have gluten…read morefree options. Always a warm welcome.

We asked taxi drivers for their recommendations of the best restaurants in Norwich and two of them…read moresuggested the Last Wine Bar. So when it came for a dinner without the rest of the team, my colleague and I walked here. We knew the instant we saw the place that it was going to be a great meal. Linen tablecloths, sparkling silverware, wine and water glasses on the table, professional looking wait staff. We went in and while we were asked if we had a reservation, they were able to fit us in. I'd recommend that you do make a reservation as they limit the number of seatings to ensure good service. Starters. I had a fabulous delicious stuffed red pepper. My colleague enjoyed the beetroot and orange cured salmon. Nicely plated, perfectly prepared, I was sad to see them go. That is, until the mains arrived. I had ordered a the sirloin steak, which was a 10 or so ounce piece of perfect medium-rare on top of new potatoes, beans and mushrooms. If it weren't impolite, I would have licked the plate. My colleague's grilled tuna looked divine. Dessert was a vanilla bavois (sort of like triffle or gelatin, but... different) with roasted peaches was excellent. The cheese plate looked good, with grapes and sliced apple. A fantastic wine selection as well as bottled beers and Bitburger on draft complimented our choices. Service and timing was good without rushing us or being over-attentive. The total was a bit high, but it was a great meal and a great value. Two starters, two mains, a beer, three glasses of excellent wine. All told, £65.

Lovely wine bar and great restaurant in Norwich. You can find duck, pigeon, fish and steak on the…read moremenu. The staff is very friendly and attentive. Who would knows there is a such great find in Norwich?

My friend and I met for brunch and she suggested Bill's - I had never been before, and I was…read morepleasantly surprised! The hostess was a delight, as were the servers. We took some time to decide (too much chatting due to not having seen each other for a while), the waiting staff was very patient with us. My Diet Coke came with crushed ice, my friend had a freshly pressed juice which she loved. My friend had the avocado on toast, I opted for the full English breakfast. About that full English breakfast - I am pretty sure it is the best I have ever head. Less than eight quid for two thick slices of toast with sunny side up eggs, a Cumberland sausage, rashers of bacon, mushrooms and beans. The menu offered additional offers of crispy potato (hash brown) and black pudding. I asked whether I could substitute the mushrooms and beans for a hash brown or pudding, and expected there to be a charge? No charge. Very, very pleased with everything. Excellent service, delicious food, superb atmosphere. Definitely a fan, I will return!

This restaurant is wonderful I ordered pancakes and a cup of hot milk! Actually in there menus…read morethere is no hot milk but the staff offer it to me! So I was very moving at that time! Good restaurant! I will go there again!!

Lovely old building with a wonderful atmosphere. Came initially to see a film (art house and…read moreforeign language) and decided to stay for a meal. Food was delicious and atmosphere was fantastic, it's in a really old building and is lit mostly by candles. Will be definitely be returning, highly reccommended!

Tiny but absolutely beautiful and romantic restaurant in medieval room, decorated with candles yet…read morewell-lit and comfortable. Bar in converted chapel looked good and stylish, as did the courtyard decorated with Moorish lanterns. On a balmy night, it felt like we were in Italy or southern France. We had the very generous pre-/post-theatre menu (ate late) which was incredibly good value (3 courses for £16?!). Both the modern European food and the wine were excellent. Will definitely be going back.

Initially, Loofer's seems just like any other cafe where you can grab a bite to eat or sip on a…read morecappuccino to break up your shopping day. And it is, really. But the food is pretty reliably tasty and hearty, so it keeps me coming back every time I'm visiting in Colchester for a weekend. I don't even try anything else out at this point; it's always Loofer's. I get the same thing every time: the (soya) Veggie Pitta. It tastes so meaty and delicious, almost as if the cooks have laced it with MSG. Robert D always get the Steak Sarnie. For £10, we have a filling lunch and are ready to get our shopping on the heart of Colchester. The service is always a bit slow; the 'Chiller' Microsoft font on all the signs and menus takes a little while to get used to (it's kind of creepy, Chiller; what a weird marketing choice); the seating area is always a traffic jam of prams; and the toilets are a bit grim, but the veggie pitta has never let me down.

Nice salads and chicken sandwiches, all freshly grilled on orderread more

LOVE... LOVE... LOVE this place! Best Fish & Chips in the village! And the Sausage & Mash is my…read morefavorite... worth training all week to come have a pint of Peroni and a delicious meal!!! The staff is absolutely wonderful and super friendly, Jane is awesome! Sunday Roast is also amazing.... family and dog friendly! Would recommend this restaurant for anybody! Love the vibe and character of this Pub, Cheers!

Love this place. Good food and wine. Great for the week or on Sunday for lunch. Summertime lovely…read moreas in a rural location but also nice in winter with a nice open fire. Food mixed but if I had to say, modern European. Not too expensive but good value for money.