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The Parson Woodforde, Norwich, Norfolk

The Parson Woodforde

4.7
4.7
740 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Please read our Policies before booking for 28.11.22 - 24.12.22
Our lovely open-plan restaurant has traditional oak-beams and contemporary furnishings with a harmonious and relaxing ambience. The perfect setting for you to enjoy a romantic dinner, family celebration or night out with friends.
Our Head Chef and his brigade are passionate about food. Every dish on the frequently changing menu is freshly prepared from the finest ingredients – locally sourced wherever possible.
Norfolk is rich in great produce and our kitchen’s philosophy is based on seasonality, provenance and flavour. Game, fish, meat and vegetables are chosen with care daily. We have a close relationship with the finest suppliers in the county and they know that we insist on buying the best. We don’t do run-of-the-mill at The Parson but we do believe in offering great food cooked with passion and flair.
Special dietary requirements are all happily catered for. Please advise when making your reservation.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Bistro, Contemporary British
  • Hours of Operation
    Pub Hours Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01603 881675
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Using the best fresh local produce, all dishes are created inhouse except bakery and ice cream
  • Private party facilities
    Bespoke menus created to suit your occasion - parties & events catered outside of period of pandemic - please call to arrange a planning appointment with Allyson Marlow
  • Area
    Norwich
  • Cross Street
    Located in the centre of the village, opposite the Church
  • Parking details
    Capacity of twenty spaces at front of property, larger parking for fifty at the rear. Covid 19 update - please remember that entry to the building is now via the host at the front door only, so parking at the rear, will require that you walk back to the front of the property, in order to gain access for service.
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 740 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Good for groups

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Healthy

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    British

  • Norwich

    Best Overall

  • Norwich

    Best Food

  • Norwich

    Best Service

  • Norwich

    Best Ambience

  • Norwich

    Best Value

  • Norwich

    Great for brunch

  • Norwich

    Good for business meals

  • Norwich

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Norwich

    Good for groups

  • Norwich

    Healthy

  • Norwich

    Good for special occasions

  • Norwich

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Norwich

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Parson Woodforde offers a "lovely tradition pub experience" with "exceptional food and service." Its Sunday roasts are a highlight, with "beautifully cooked" meals and "generous portions." Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive" staff and "great atmosphere." The set menu offers "excellent value," and the pub's charm and "well-kept local beers" make it a must-visit.

740 Reviews
  1. Chris

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic place, service was exceptional and food quality up to Michelin * standard. Can’t recommend it enough. Will be back soon😊👍

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We haven’t been for quite some time, but it was a special 80th birthday in our family, The Parson Woodforde was recommended to us and we weren’t disappointed!! Food was delicious & service was great, very friendly & welcoming with nothing too much trouble, we will be back

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  3. Andrew

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect once again. Wide menu choice and cooked to perfection. Still our number 1 place to eat out 👍

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  4. Zoe

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, great value and beautiful setting ! Highly recommended xx

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  5. Carol

    VIP

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    A very good and varied choice of menu. My friend and I had the fish pie and it was excellent. Very good fresh vegetables with it. The waitress was very friendly and helpful.

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  6. James

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the second time we've eaten here, plus been to have a drink on a few occasions. Great service, the food even better (including choice) and all at a reasonable price too. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.

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  7. Darren

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Can’t fault the food or the service today. Great roast had by all. If anything the portion sizes were too big and we hardly touched the side of greens. Would definitely return and hopefully the constantly screaming toddler won’t be there next time which was the only detraction from the meal and next time we’ll specify to sit in the bar area as that seems much quieter

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  8. Jane

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I cannot fault the menu, food, staff or service. Lovely as always. However, having eaten here numerous times when down visiting my mother, I would not choose a Sunday lunch again due to young children being allowed by their parents to run riot and scream, having seated them on a table on their own.

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  9. Beth

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dinner with the family. We all had a great time. Nice atmosphere.

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  10. Joshua

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic evening meal, the food was excellent quality, great value and generously portioned. Staff were attentive but not overly so, they checked on quality and we never had to wait over long before ordering any part of the meal. It never felt like they were hovering but they were clearly aware of all that was happening, such slick operation is tough to achieve but done right, as here, it adds so much to the experience. Generally the atmosphere of the bar/restaurant was cozy and although busy it was not loud, I could happily have stayed for more coffee and relaxed. My only small gripe was the music which was of the generic poppy kind used as background noise in pubs up and down the land. It's a very personal thing and I'm sure there'll be other reviews who enjoyed it but I find bar music to just be bland, slightly intrusive and mostly unnecessary in such a quality establishment. That said, I understand its purpose and this could have been a lot worse, it in no way spoiled the evening. Overall I can't speak highly enough of The Parson.

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FAQs

The Parson Woodforde offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01603 881675.

The Parson Woodforde is rated 4.7 stars by 740 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Parson Woodforde

Church St, Norwich, Norfolk NR9 5JU

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located in the centre of the village, opposite the Church
  • Area
    Norwich
  • Hours of Operation
    Pub Hours Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Bistro, Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Capacity of twenty spaces at front of property, larger parking for fifty at the rear. Covid 19 update - please remember that entry to the building is now via the host at the front door only, so parking at the rear, will require that you walk back to the front of the property, in order to gain access for service.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    01603 881675
  • Catering
    Using the best fresh local produce, all dishes are created inhouse except bakery and ice cream
  • Private party facilities
    Bespoke menus created to suit your occasion - parties & events catered outside of period of pandemic - please call to arrange a planning appointment with Allyson Marlow
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