The Parson Woodforde

4.7

756 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

9:30 pm

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

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.

Additional information

Location
Church St, Norwich, Norfolk NR9 5JU
Phone number
01603 881675
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
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.
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What 756 people are saying

The Parson Woodforde reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Norfolk/Suffolk
Gluten-free-friendly
Norfolk/Suffolk
Good for groups
Norfolk/Suffolk
Healthy
Norwich
Best Overall
Norwich
Best Service
Norwich
Best Value
Norwich
Gluten-free-friendly
Norwich
Good for groups
Norwich
Healthy
Norwich
Good for special occasions
Norwich
Vegetarian-friendly
Norwich
British

Review summary

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The Parson Woodforde offers a delightful dining experience in a charming country pub setting. With "absolutely loved the food," "excellent service," and "friendly, welcoming staff," this venue is perfect for special occasions or a casual meal. The menu is varied and the dishes are "well presented and tasty," making it a "highly recommend" spot.

756 Reviews

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lawrences
Norfolk/Suffolk3 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My soufflé was cold but the sauce warmed it up Our mains were good and plenty enough The bottle of wine wasn’t chilled enough But the place is lovely
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Paul
Norfolk/Suffolk1 review
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a lovely meal and the food was great however the menu may need to be updated to confirm exactly what dishes are gluten free adaptable. We travelled quite a way and chose the pub for the amount of dishes that could be made gluten free, however when chosen we were told that they couldn’t. This happened with around three dishes. Nevertheless we had an enjoyable evening!
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Robert
Norfolk/Suffolk7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolutely perfect meal and evening. Staff excellent
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit to the Parson Woodford and we had an enjoyable time and a great meal. Every main course on the menu was appealing so we will have to go back to try others. The food was delicious and well presented. The staff were friendly and helpful. 10 out of 10!
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Mary
Norfolk/Suffolk9 reviews
3.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Overall it was a tasty meal. Portions were big and therefore for me personally I didn’t need a starter but could have shared one. The staff were all very pleasant despite being busy. We did however request the dessert menu but it failed to arrive and when the table of 4 beside us were given the dessert menu we asked again. But alas it never materialised so we decided not to bother. My husband thoroughly enjoyed the game pie.
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Julian
Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very friendly staff, made to feel welcome and provided good service all evening. Good and varied selection available on the menu. Nice atmosphere and well maintained facilities.
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Tony VIP
Norfolk/Suffolk17 reviews
2.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Standard not as good as in the past have had better meals before . Tony
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Alison
Norfolk/Suffolk4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely Sunday lunch at the Parson Woodforde... although it was very busy, we were greeted straight away and shown to our table, within a couple of minutes of being seated we were offered drinks. Menus were already on the table. Once we had chosen our meals (lots of choice whereas many restaurants offer roasts only), the food was served quickly and was hot and plenty of it. The staff were all cheerful and kept popping back to see if all was well, and whether we needed anything else. A friendly place to enjoy a really nice meal, we'll definitely be be back :)
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Liz
Norfolk/Suffolk1 review
4.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Amazing food. Man behind the bar wasn’t very welcoming, no acknowledgment.
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David VIP
Norfolk/Suffolk35 reviews
4.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Warm welcome, drink order taken swiftly, followed by adequate time to take our food order. Very pleased with the meal we had. Some of the starters could be smaller and cheaper. A very good choice of food on the menu. Staff are great!
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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 756 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

9:30 pm

Booked 8 times today

Church St, Norwich, Norfolk NR9 5JU

Additional information

Phone number
01603 881675
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
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

The Parson Woodforde

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