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20 St John's

20 St John Maddermarket, Norwich NR2 1DN, England
01603 449781
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Ranked #3 of 306 restaurants in Norwich
4.5 of 5 stars 107 Reviews
Cuisines: British
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012 via mobile

The food here was excellent but the very average service and shabby, tired decor was disappointing. Large pool of urine around the only toilet/bathroom- shabby reception lounge and waitress was reluctant to ask the chef for a minor menu request. Thankfully the food was lovely and worth the bill but a shame the experience wasn't better overall so we could... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Having visted before in the evening and thoroughly enjoyed it we decided to try the fixed price three course lunch. At £12.50 it is excellent value and we very much enjoy the relaxed atmosphere with the little lounge area where you can enjoy a drink while you look at the menu. I choose smoked mackeral to start which was delicious... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

We dropped in for lunch last week - amazing value at £12.50 for three courses. Even with drinks we stayed under £40 for two. The veggie options were some of the best I've had. You're greeted, taken to a sitting room to peruse the menu and order a drink, then through to a neatly-laid table for your meal. It's a... More

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Norwich
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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We went here having been meaning to try it for a long time. The menu online looked great (not up to date though). Food throughout way very tasty, great "home cooking" as another review required, and I'm sure if we'd been eating during the deal times we would have been more than pleased, however for the Al a Carte prices... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012
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We'd considered going here several times and never quite got round to it. So, with a recent and rare trip to the theatre and an early dinner in mind, we thought we'd give their fixed price menu a try. I started with the soup ( blue cheese and something or other) and my partner had the quiche. My soup was... More

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Norfolk, UK
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Having noticed its prominence on Trip Advisor, I'd been meaning to come here for some time and a trip to the Maddermarket Theatre, about 30 yards up the street, was sufficient pretext. We opted for the pre-theatre menu which at £10 for 2 and £12.50 for 3 courses is exceptionally good value. The restaurant is located in a fairly nondescript... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012
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I found this restaurant on tripadvisor and went in for the first time this evening. We both had the set menu and for £12.50 for three courses it's terrific value. The desserts were particularly yummy with a salted caramel and peanut cheesecake and a rather fab panacotta. Service was warm and friendly and we were made to feel like we'd... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Can't recommend this place highly enough. We booked for a special occasion and it ticked all boxes. The food was exquisite - beautifully cooked, imaginative recipes and the chef agreed to vary some to cater for the fussy palates in our party. The fixed price menu is very good value - £12.50 for a 3 course meal. The treacle pudding... More

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Norfolk, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

What a find this place is. Three of us booked a table for a pre-theatre dinner. The service and food were both excellent and the 3 course menue for £12.50 was fantastic value. We will definitely be back.

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012 via mobile

3 courses of fantastic food, all for £12.50. I had heard good things about the restaurant but never had the chance to go. It was extremely worth it, and will certainly be going more often in the future!

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