We were really looking forward to sample Benedicts menu, only to be disappointed. It's a shame to write such a poor review based on my experience, here are the reasons why....The decor, tables and chairs are very dated along with the blinds, making the experience poor!We tried the sample menu, only to be disappointed with the venison - too tough. I didn't get the thinking behind the brieosh bun with maple butter...., the desert was poorly thought out.Personally speaking, we will not return, preferring to go to Morston Hall or Brasteds where every mouthful is a delight!
Norwichtraveller84
Fantastic food and service, we absolutely loved it. We decided to go for it and had the tasting menu. I even enjoyed food such as mackerel which i would never have by choice. The service was clever very informative and attentive but not intrusive, so a sign the staff are very well trained and all really seemed to enjoy their jobs
Louise Crockett
Out of this world. Thank you so much for such exquisite food. We had Menu 1 and it was stunning. The beef tartare was incredible, as were the fish and chips and John Dory. The wine pairing was spot on. The bread was a real treat. Thank you again.
sarah griffiths
Tasting menu with wine pairing just before Christmas - excellent! And fully accommodating to gluten free!
Jenni Balls
We held our wedding reception at Benedict's in September 2023and honestly I don’t even know where to begin to thank the team for all they did for our wedding, words just don’t seem enough.I can honestly say from the minute I first walked through the door , I knew I wanted to have my wedding at Benedict’s. We have never experienced such fantastic, personable customer service, such intricate attention to detail and not to mention the out of this world culinary delights that were produced from the kitchen, it was nothing short of incredible.Each and every member of staff worked so hard to make our wedding a success, nothing was too much trouble and we had the best day.I cannot recommend Benedict's enough, just perfect from beginning to end.Jenni
Rachel Harris
The atmosphere and food were both amazing, however what stood out the most was the impeccable service and team camaraderie that was apparent throughout the entire evening. A true pleasure and delightful experience thanks to the Benedict’s team. Thank you.
Michael Mortimer
We went here for my wife's 40th birthday celebrations. We had the room upstairs and had the 5 course set menu. The food was great and of the highest quality. The experience was made even better by the attentiveness of our waitress who explained exactly what we were eating and drinking, where the produce was from and the reasons for it being on the menu. All round a very good night. My wife was very happy ?
Adventure313808
I’d say it’s time for a shake up, the restaurant is very basic, time for some new tables and chairs and some acoustics as it is very noisy. The staff very lovely, friendly and knowledgeable. The set menu was nice but 3 dishes seemed very similar, sundowner mouse, their take on shepherds pie with a mouse topping, moules and frites again in a mouse sauce, desert was trifle wasn’t great, strawberry jelly is for kids parties only! I just wanted texture, bite, differences. It was nice and the flavours lovely but I’ve had better for the price. Give it a go but it lacked something for me.
Janet W
This is an amazing restaurant. The tasting menus are absolutely delightful- tastes are incredible. The service is friendly and very good too. There were four of us so 2 had one menu and 2 the other. Both were outstanding. This place deserves a Michelin star.
Dominic Marrable
The food was excellent. It's a set menu made from locally sourced ingredients. The service was outstanding, very friendly. Would definitely recommend going.
My boyfriend took me to try the 9 course taster menu + wine pairing for my 18th birthday and as someone who eats out a lot this was by far my best dining experience (as expected). The chefs are beyond talented and the waitresses/waiters had amazing knowledge on the wine and why it worked best with the foods it was paired with. Everybody was so friendly, would do anything to eat here again.
Provincialwife
We enjoyed a well-priced set lunch today. The usual Benedicts attention to detail, delicious flavours and interesting accompanying wines. Would definitely recommend.
Andrew Matthews
We had an outstanding dinner at Benedict's last night. Food was delicious, beautifully cooked and balanced. but the real gem of the evening was the staff. I will single out the lady Sommelier who knew her stuff, did not try and sell you an expensive bottle, but instead explained each wine clearly, and sorted out how it matched with each course. She was enthusiastic, articulate and a great addition to the staff. Bravo.
Chloe Ward
Impressive menu that completely lived up to expectations. I've never had artichoke so delicious! Staff were incredibly thoughtful and attentive and able to make good recommendations. A special experience that we hope to do again one day. We came away absolutely stuffed and very happy indeed.
mark stringer
Awesome. Couldn't fault it. Went for the £76 menu. 9 courses. First off, sounds expensive, but when compared to many similar venues tasting menus, it's decent value. A couple of dishes didn't electrify me, but that isn't a slight. I enjoyed every dish, and most of them had me grinning from ear to ear. It wasn't a stuffy restaurant either. Accessible to all, and some aren't. The staff were attentive, introduced the dishes with detail and clarity, and they let you enjoy your meal. No hovering, making you feel you should hurry up. That said, the wait between courses was short. Enough to give you time to savour, but you won't be twiddling your thumbs. Let's put it this way. I'll be back for again, likely more than once. They change the menu according to what's fresh and available, and I'm looking forward to the changes. See you soon Benedict's. Give it a go guys. I highly doubt you'll be disappointed.
We were really looking forward to sample Benedicts menu, only to be disappointed. It's a shame to write such a poor review based on my experience, here are the reasons why....The decor, tables and chairs are very dated along with the blinds, making the experience poor!We tried the sample menu, only to be disappointed with the venison - too tough. I didn't get the thinking behind the brieosh bun with maple butter...., the desert was poorly thought out.Personally speaking, we will not return, preferring to go to Morston Hall or Brasteds where every mouthful is a delight!
Fantastic food and service, we absolutely loved it. We decided to go for it and had the tasting menu. I even enjoyed food such as mackerel which i would never have by choice. The service was clever very informative and attentive but not intrusive, so a sign the staff are very well trained and all really seemed to enjoy their jobs
Out of this world. Thank you so much for such exquisite food. We had Menu 1 and it was stunning. The beef tartare was incredible, as were the fish and chips and John Dory. The wine pairing was spot on. The bread was a real treat. Thank you again.
Tasting menu with wine pairing just before Christmas - excellent! And fully accommodating to gluten free!
We held our wedding reception at Benedict's in September 2023and honestly I don’t even know where to begin to thank the team for all they did for our wedding, words just don’t seem enough.I can honestly say from the minute I first walked through the door , I knew I wanted to have my wedding at Benedict’s. We have never experienced such fantastic, personable customer service, such intricate attention to detail and not to mention the out of this world culinary delights that were produced from the kitchen, it was nothing short of incredible.Each and every member of staff worked so hard to make our wedding a success, nothing was too much trouble and we had the best day.I cannot recommend Benedict's enough, just perfect from beginning to end.Jenni
The atmosphere and food were both amazing, however what stood out the most was the impeccable service and team camaraderie that was apparent throughout the entire evening. A true pleasure and delightful experience thanks to the Benedict’s team. Thank you.
We went here for my wife's 40th birthday celebrations. We had the room upstairs and had the 5 course set menu. The food was great and of the highest quality. The experience was made even better by the attentiveness of our waitress who explained exactly what we were eating and drinking, where the produce was from and the reasons for it being on the menu. All round a very good night. My wife was very happy ?
I’d say it’s time for a shake up, the restaurant is very basic, time for some new tables and chairs and some acoustics as it is very noisy. The staff very lovely, friendly and knowledgeable. The set menu was nice but 3 dishes seemed very similar, sundowner mouse, their take on shepherds pie with a mouse topping, moules and frites again in a mouse sauce, desert was trifle wasn’t great, strawberry jelly is for kids parties only! I just wanted texture, bite, differences. It was nice and the flavours lovely but I’ve had better for the price. Give it a go but it lacked something for me.
This is an amazing restaurant. The tasting menus are absolutely delightful- tastes are incredible. The service is friendly and very good too. There were four of us so 2 had one menu and 2 the other. Both were outstanding. This place deserves a Michelin star.
The food was excellent. It's a set menu made from locally sourced ingredients. The service was outstanding, very friendly. Would definitely recommend going.
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My boyfriend took me to try the 9 course taster menu + wine pairing for my 18th birthday and as someone who eats out a lot this was by far my best dining experience (as expected). The chefs are beyond talented and the waitresses/waiters had amazing knowledge on the wine and why it worked best with the foods it was paired with. Everybody was so friendly, would do anything to eat here again.
We enjoyed a well-priced set lunch today. The usual Benedicts attention to detail, delicious flavours and interesting accompanying wines. Would definitely recommend.
We had an outstanding dinner at Benedict's last night. Food was delicious, beautifully cooked and balanced. but the real gem of the evening was the staff. I will single out the lady Sommelier who knew her stuff, did not try and sell you an expensive bottle, but instead explained each wine clearly, and sorted out how it matched with each course. She was enthusiastic, articulate and a great addition to the staff. Bravo.
Impressive menu that completely lived up to expectations. I've never had artichoke so delicious! Staff were incredibly thoughtful and attentive and able to make good recommendations. A special experience that we hope to do again one day. We came away absolutely stuffed and very happy indeed.
Awesome. Couldn't fault it. Went for the £76 menu. 9 courses. First off, sounds expensive, but when compared to many similar venues tasting menus, it's decent value. A couple of dishes didn't electrify me, but that isn't a slight. I enjoyed every dish, and most of them had me grinning from ear to ear. It wasn't a stuffy restaurant either. Accessible to all, and some aren't. The staff were attentive, introduced the dishes with detail and clarity, and they let you enjoy your meal. No hovering, making you feel you should hurry up. That said, the wait between courses was short. Enough to give you time to savour, but you won't be twiddling your thumbs. Let's put it this way. I'll be back for again, likely more than once. They change the menu according to what's fresh and available, and I'm looking forward to the changes. See you soon Benedict's. Give it a go guys. I highly doubt you'll be disappointed.