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Included in the prestigious Michelin Guide, Benoli is an Italian restaurant in Norwich city centre with a focus on authentic Italian & local ingredients, cooked with skill & care. We specialise in authentic Italian recipes with a modern twist to delight the senses; beautiful hand made pasta, carefully sourced ingredients & making customers happy! Join us at our vibrant Italian trattoria style bar for casual dining, inventive cocktails & an extensive wine list. For an intimate dining experience, book our private dining room for parties of up to 8 people. Benoli is owned by chef Oliver Boon who returned to Norwich after 10 years training in London for some of the best chefs in the country. We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Warm tri-level trattoria with an ever-changing traditional Italian menu serving pasta, meat & fish.
Hours
| Tuesday | 12–3 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–3 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–3 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM |
| Saturday | 12–10 PM |
| Sunday | 12–3 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Monday | 12–3 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 5 Orford St, Norwich NR1 3LE, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1603 633056
Website: https://benolirestaurant.com/
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Shari Arbon
Fantastic night with good friends just the four of us and it was wonderful from start to finish. Second time we have been here and were very surprised to learn it’s a three storey restaurant. We were seated top floor. There a plenty of tables. The food was amazing! A small but wonderful menu less is more when it comes to choice on this occasion. The servers were great and very friendly. We had a couple of bottles of white wine which went down a treat –
Will Definitely be returning thank you to all at Benolis!
… moreWill Definitely be returning thank you to all at Benolis!
M S
Went for dinner celebration at Benoli and had a great experience! Food was extraordinary – from the hare to the specials. An absolute delight! Also thank you to our waitress Mairead for an excellent service. Benoli is certainly a jewel in Norfolk!
P.S. I managed to book a table the same morning when more bookings get released, probably due to cancellations.
… moreP.S. I managed to book a table the same morning when more bookings get released, probably due to cancellations.
Rich Ward
What a wonderful place to go for some fabulous food with attentive and positive service. We went for our wedding anniversary and the food was delightful. We thoroughly enjoyed our unhurried lunch and would heartily recommend this place to you if you like great quality Italian food.
… moreAL Brooks-Callaghan
What a find, we were a last minute walk-in on a Saturday night and they could fit us in! So happy they could! My starter of fig and burrata with a honey and rosemary cake was so delicately flavoured but packed with freshness I slowed down my pace to savour every bite! The cake was soft in the middle and chewy around the sides because of the honey, it was extraordinary! Same to be said of the simple but amazing main; scallop pasta. I could taste each individual flavour and the scallops melted in my mouth. Our new favorite date night restaurant for sure! Service was perfection too!
… moreB Godden
Fabulous pasta, the carpaccio was amazing and such a generous portion. All the pasta dishes were amazing. We sampled the lamb shoulder, the seafood bisque and the carbonara ravioli. Really nice wine list from small italian vineyards . Would defo recommend
… moreC K
Simply amazing. Wonderfully relaxed service. The pictures don’t do the food and flavours justice. Incredible Italian food. Would highly recommend.
We had a party of five and pretty much tried everything off the menu and shared it all. Hate to pick a favourite but the hake Kiev was simply stunning. So thank you to all that took part in service today!
… moreWe had a party of five and pretty much tried everything off the menu and shared it all. Hate to pick a favourite but the hake Kiev was simply stunning. So thank you to all that took part in service today!
Graham Keeble
Called on for lunch on a Sunday while a brief stop in Norwich on route back from the coast. Two very good pasta dishes with both the sauce and pasta cooked very well with a good balance and proportion. Service was prompt and efficient, would recommend.
… moreMelissa Roberts
I’d been wanting to visit Benoli for some time and booked lunch for mine and my friends joint 50th Birthdays.
The welcome was warm and the tables are nicely spread out. Light music in the background.
We tried the white sauvignon which was great. Smooth and very easy drinking.
The garlic brioche was delicious. The starters were amazing. Hake Kiev for me and black pudding for my friend. The fish was cooked to perfection. The black pudding dish was outstanding.. plenty of earthy black pudding, crunchy and creamy celeriac, salty lardo.. pinenuts and sweet raisin sauce. .. fantastic dish. Certainly recommend it.
Unfortunately the mains were a let down. Lamb shoulder ragu. Great pasta, but the dish was far too salty for both of us and bitter strong with garlic. We couldn’t taste the lamb. We did both eat it as were hungry but I wouldn’t order it again I’m afraid. As with each dish we were asked if everything was OK and I was honest and my feedback was listened to and respected which was great.
We both had dessert of tiramisu.. it was delicious.. crunchy, rich, creamy, chocolatey and in the centre a hit of coffee. I really enjoyed it and it was lovely of the staff to also give us a sorbet and happy birthday dish on the house. We were also refunded the dessert on the basis of our experience with the main dish which wasn’t expected but was really lovely of them.
With tip it £70 each.
The service was excellent and the starters and desserts perfect. I do recommend and would come back but would chose a different main course.
Thank you for a lovely afternoon.
… moreThe welcome was warm and the tables are nicely spread out. Light music in the background.
We tried the white sauvignon which was great. Smooth and very easy drinking.
The garlic brioche was delicious. The starters were amazing. Hake Kiev for me and black pudding for my friend. The fish was cooked to perfection. The black pudding dish was outstanding.. plenty of earthy black pudding, crunchy and creamy celeriac, salty lardo.. pinenuts and sweet raisin sauce. .. fantastic dish. Certainly recommend it.
Unfortunately the mains were a let down. Lamb shoulder ragu. Great pasta, but the dish was far too salty for both of us and bitter strong with garlic. We couldn’t taste the lamb. We did both eat it as were hungry but I wouldn’t order it again I’m afraid. As with each dish we were asked if everything was OK and I was honest and my feedback was listened to and respected which was great.
We both had dessert of tiramisu.. it was delicious.. crunchy, rich, creamy, chocolatey and in the centre a hit of coffee. I really enjoyed it and it was lovely of the staff to also give us a sorbet and happy birthday dish on the house. We were also refunded the dessert on the basis of our experience with the main dish which wasn’t expected but was really lovely of them.
With tip it £70 each.
The service was excellent and the starters and desserts perfect. I do recommend and would come back but would chose a different main course.
Thank you for a lovely afternoon.
Daniela Nascimento
A standout Italian in Norwich
First time visiting Norwich and we had lunch at Benoli — what a fantastic experience! We started with the 24-month parmesan croquettes, which were perfectly crispy and packed with flavour.
As antipasti, we shared the lardo black pudding with apple, celeriac, and pancetta — easily the best black pudding dish I’ve had in a long time: beautifully balanced, rich in umami, and incredibly tasty. The beef carpaccio was another highlight, with all the flavours coming together like they were made for each other.
For pasta, we shared the carbonara and the tagliolini with shellfish bisque. Both featured excellent handmade pasta with great texture and strong flavour. That said, there were a couple of elements missing that could have really brought the pasta dishes to the next level — but they were still well above average.
All in all, Benoli stands out as one of the best Italians I’ve visited recently — and that includes places in Cambridge and London. If you’re in Norwich and craving quality Italian food, I highly recommend stopping by Benoli.
… moreFirst time visiting Norwich and we had lunch at Benoli — what a fantastic experience! We started with the 24-month parmesan croquettes, which were perfectly crispy and packed with flavour.
As antipasti, we shared the lardo black pudding with apple, celeriac, and pancetta — easily the best black pudding dish I’ve had in a long time: beautifully balanced, rich in umami, and incredibly tasty. The beef carpaccio was another highlight, with all the flavours coming together like they were made for each other.
For pasta, we shared the carbonara and the tagliolini with shellfish bisque. Both featured excellent handmade pasta with great texture and strong flavour. That said, there were a couple of elements missing that could have really brought the pasta dishes to the next level — but they were still well above average.
All in all, Benoli stands out as one of the best Italians I’ve visited recently — and that includes places in Cambridge and London. If you’re in Norwich and craving quality Italian food, I highly recommend stopping by Benoli.
Rita Pereira
We were 5 for lunch and ordered 2 starters to share and 1 main each.
Incredible Italian food – everything well prepared, delicious and large portions. More than enough food for everyone (we didn’t even had space for dessert).
As starters: Burrata, fig, rocket & almond pesto, honey focaccia and Beef carpaccio. As mains:
– (1) Parmesan Agnolotti, Tuscan summer truffle
– (3) Tagliolini, shellfish bisque, sea herbs, basil & bottarga
– (1) Ondine, lamb shoulder ragu, rosemary pangrattato & salted ricotta
Very nice environment, elegant and well decorated. Staff were nice and attentive. They easily accommodate us for Sunday lunch however I recommend to book in advance.
… moreIncredible Italian food – everything well prepared, delicious and large portions. More than enough food for everyone (we didn’t even had space for dessert).
As starters: Burrata, fig, rocket & almond pesto, honey focaccia and Beef carpaccio. As mains:
– (1) Parmesan Agnolotti, Tuscan summer truffle
– (3) Tagliolini, shellfish bisque, sea herbs, basil & bottarga
– (1) Ondine, lamb shoulder ragu, rosemary pangrattato & salted ricotta
Very nice environment, elegant and well decorated. Staff were nice and attentive. They easily accommodate us for Sunday lunch however I recommend to book in advance.