Must-see restaurants in East Anglia

  • Company Shed

    East Anglia

    Bring your own bread and wine to this seaside shack to tuck into mussels, oysters, prawns, lobster, jellied eels, smoked fish or their signature seafood…

  • Midsummer House

    Cambridge

    At the region’s top table, chef Daniel Clifford’s double-Michelin-starred creations are distinguished by depth of flavour and immense technical skill…

  • Great House

    Suffolk

    Contrasting cultures combine so well at this restaurant: traditional meets modern, East Anglian ingredients meet French cuisine. Dining here could see you…

  • Orchard Tea Garden

    Cambridgeshire

    After an idyllic punt, walk or cycle to Grantchester from Cambridge beside the Cam, flop into a deckchair under a leafy apple tree and wolf down calorific…

  • Picnic Fayre

    Norfolk

    A deli to ditch the diet for, crammed full of imaginative versions of English picnic classics – pork pies with chorizo, sausages smothered with sweet…

  • Lighthouse

    Suffolk

    The owner of this bright bistro was a waiter here for years and a sense of enthusiastic friendliness pervades the place. Local fish (baked, battered or…

  • Urban Shed

    Cambridge

    Unorthodox, retro Urban Shed has a personal-service ethos so strong that regular customers have a locker for their own mug. Old aeroplane seats perch…

  • Simply Seafood

    East Anglia

    Tucked away under the flyover just west of Old Leigh, this light, bright little eatery lets locally sourced seafood shine. The oysters are from Essex, the…

  • Grosvenor Fish Bar

    Norwich

    At this groovy chippy-with-a-difference, chips come with fresh cod goujons, a 'Big Mack' is a crispy mackerel fillet in a bread roll, and the 'Five Quid…

  • Davies

    Norfolk

    Less a fish shop, more a local institution – at Davies the crab is caught by its own day boat (the Richard William) and then boiled, cracked and dressed…

  • White Horse

    Norfolk

    The White Horse gastropub's imaginative menu more than sets it apart from its competitors. Seasonal Norfolk ingredients pepper the menu – you might see…

  • Butley Orford Oysterage

    Suffolk

    They catch and smoke much of the superb seafood they serve here themselves; treats include Butley oysters and garlic-laced griddled prawns. Expect metal…

  • Pea Porridge

    Suffolk

    Warmth, happy chatter and great aromas greet you at an intimate neighbourhood restaurant where local, seasonal produce meets ingredients from the Med –…

  • Roger Hickman's

    Norwich

    Understated elegance is everywhere here: pale floorboards, white linen and unobtrusive service. Dishes might include confit salmon and rabbit or blow…

  • Peacocks

    Cambridgeshire

    An award-winning cafe serving a vast selection of cream teas – some include chocolate scones and sparkling rose wine. Or opt for luscious homemade soups,…

  • Scutcher's

    Suffolk

    Beautiful reinventions of traditional ingredients ensure this unpretentious place is renowned throughout the Stour Valley. Pea soup comes with a hint of…

  • Maison Bleue

    Suffolk

    Settle into this elegant restaurant for modern French cuisine that's supremely stylish and bursting with flavour. Creative combinations might include beef…

  • Cambridge Chop House

    Cambridge

    The window seats here deliver some of the best views in town – onto King’s College’s hallowed walls. The food is pure English establishment too: hearty…

  • Rocket House

    Norfolk

    Rocket House delivers an airy interior and widescreen sea views, thanks to a balcony that almost overhangs the waves. Light dishes include ploughman's…

  • Library

    Norwich

    The chef here has a penchant for grilling over wood-smoke; smoky flavours infuse everything from chicken, lamb and beef to fennel seeds. It's a hit, as is…

  • Old Fire Engine House

    Cambridgeshire

    Eating here is like sampling food from a classic East Anglian farmhouse kitchen. Seasonal and local produce rule, so dishes might include Denham Estate…

  • Eight Bells

    East Anglia

    You'll find a warm mix of medieval character and contemporary style in this 16th-century pub. Local lamb, venison and game is teamed with southern…

  • Aromi

    Cambridge

    Sometimes you should yield to temptation. So be drawn in by a window full of stunning Sicilian pizza, and feast on light, crisp bases piled high with…

  • Osborne Bros

    East Anglia

    Part fish stall, part bare-bones cafe, Osborne's is set right on Old Leigh's waterfront. It serves up expansive Thames Estuary views, best observed while…

  • Last Wine Bar & Restaurant

    Norwich

    The decor in the bar is fabulous and reflects the building's past life as a shoe factory, with lasts (wooden shoe moulds) as light fittings and Singer…

  • Steak & Honour

    Cambridge

    'Don’t try eating these with one hand', warns a joint that started out as a couple of burger vans. These beef patties come squished between brioche buns…

  • Green Room

    East Anglia

    Local and seasonal comfort-food classics are given a contemporary twist at this smart, friendly restaurant, where dishes range from fish and chips or slow…

  • Rainbow

    Cambridge

    Quite a treat for non-meat eaters: a cheery basement bistro, tucked away at the end of an alley off King's Parade. In this warren of cosy rooms, rickety…

  • Mustard

    Norwich

    You'll find a suitably bright-yellow colour scheme at this cool cafe set on the site of the original Colman's Mustard shop. Quality dishes might include…

  • Mehalah's

    East Anglia

    Check the long list of chalked-up specials to see what's just been landed locally then tuck into anything from grilled garlic mussels to lemon-infused…

  • Pint Shop

    Cambridge

    Popular Pint Shop's vision is to embrace eating and drinking equally. To this end, it's both a busy bar specialising in draught craft beer and a stylish…

  • Eric's Fish & Chips

    Norfolk

    Eric's reimagines the classic British chippy in fine north Norfolk trendy style. It has retro menus, bright tiles, bar stools and dishes that breathe…

  • Market Bistro

    Norfolk

    A commitment to Norfolk ingredients has won this friendly, family-run bistro heaps of fans. Seasonal specials might include halibut with smoked…

  • Kingston Arms

    Cambridge

    Great gastropub grub – from roasts to homemade risotto and gourmet sausages – keeps stomachs satisfied at the award-winning Kingston. More than 10 real…

  • Brummells

    Norwich

    At intimate Brummells you get classic seafood cooking plus some variations, so to vermouth-laced Dover sole, add ginger-infused sea bass, while hints of…

  • Hot Numbers

    Cambridge

    Hipster hang-out with bacon on sourdough toast for breakfast, single-origin bean coffee, cool tunes and a laid-back vibe.

  • Cotto

    Cambridge

    Now set inside the swish Gonville Hotel, Cotto delivers an irresistible blend of artistry and precision. Delights might include seafood velouté or the…

  • Smokeworks

    Cambridge

    This dark, industrial-themed dining spot draws discerning carnivores with its melt-in-your-mouth ribs, wings and wonderfully smoky pulled pork. The…

  • Regatta Restaurant

    Suffolk

    Temptation is everywhere at Regatta, from the homemade hummus with truffle oil, via the salmon and prawns that are smoked on-site, to the celeriac,…

  • Sun

    East Anglia

    In this ancient, wood-panelled inn, traditional English produce meets the flavours of the Med. So featherblade of beef is infused with truffle, turbot is…