Norwich
Paolo's Restaurant

Paolo's Restaurant

Eat Local in Norwich

4.3 551 Google reviews

+44 160 361 18 571 St Giles St, Norwich, NR2 1JJ

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1 St Giles St, Norwich, NR2 1JJ

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About

Welcome to Paolo's Restaurant, a family run restaurant in Norwich serving delicious authentic Italian cuisine. We offer freshly prepared traditional Italian food, from pasta, risotto, seafood and salads, veal, chicken and beef filet dishes. Whether you’re stopping to sample our authentic Italian dishes, a nice cup of coffee, well deserved glass of wine or refreshing bottle of beer you can kick back and watch the world go by seated indoors, or dine alfresco. Based in the heart of Norwich, housed in a fantastic old art deco building in the Norwich Lanes area, we are amidst a vibrant shopping area and delightful boutiques.

Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible seating

What people say

5 out of 5 stars

“Lovely restaurant, food great and very attentive friendly staff.”
Google review · Sep 2026

5 out of 5 stars

“Visit to Norwich, Lovely meal off the specials board, Chicken, bacon, mushrooms and cheese with a lovely sauce. Perfect, Staff brilliant, Cook station open to viewing, Clean. Will be back, honestly.”
Google review · Sep 2026

5 out of 5 stars

“Lunch with friends. Lovely atmosphere very friendly and ‘on point’ service. Tasty food - well presented”
Google review · Sep 2026

Hours

Monday
12 to 3 pm
Tuesday
12 to 3 pm
Wednesday
12 to 3 pm
Thursday
12 to 3 pm
Friday
12 to 3 pm
Saturday
12 to 3 pm
Sunday
Closed

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