Must-see restaurants in East Anglia

  • Bishops

    Norwich

    The unusual, the unexpected and Norfolk ingredients are the mainstays of menus at Bishops. Sample Cromer crab rillette, roasted wood pigeon or sticky,…

  • Moorings

    Norfolk

    Perfectly pitched fish dishes have won this bistro a loyal following – try the spicy Norfolk crab cake or herb-crusted local mackerel. Mustn't-miss…

  • Fitzbillies

    Cambridge

    Cambridge's oldest bakery has a soft, doughy place in the hearts of generations of students, thanks to its ultrasticky Chelsea buns and other sweet treats…

  • Cley Smokehouse

    Norfolk

    Flavour-packed, home-smoked fish, shellfish and cured meats to take away. Treats include dressed crab (from £5), plus packs of smoked prawns (£7) and…

  • Cafe Coucou

    East Anglia

    Delicious homemade quiches, huge scones, chunky doorstep sandwiches and imaginative salads sell like hot cakes at this cheerful family-run cafe.

  • Fish & Chip Shop

    Suffolk

    Aldeburgh has a reputation for the finest fish and chips in the area; this is the best place to find out why.

  • Pinney's

    Suffolk

    Sells seafood treats smoked on-site, including eels, prawns and sardines, plus meat and just-caught fish.

  • Espresso Library

    Cambridge

    A chilled soundtrack and customers with laptops at almost every table signal that this industrial-chic cafe is a student favourite. That's partly down to…

  • Coasters

    Suffolk

    Punchy flavours and rich ingredients are the mainstay of this intimate bistro, where a wide-ranging menu skips nimbly from Stilton-glazed beef to venison…

  • Wells Beach Cafe

    Norfolk

    This locals' favourite rustles up bacon baps, homemade chilli and decadent hot chocolates. Outside there's a corral of picnic tables; inside there's a…

  • Hakka

    Cambridge

    Chef Daniel's mother taught him the secrets of Hakka cooking and once you've tasted his signature salt-and-chilli chicken, you'll be inclined to give her…

  • Oak Bistro

    Cambridge

    Truffle oil, salsa verde and rosemary jus are the kind of flavour intensifiers you'll find at this friendly but classy neighbourhood bistro where locally…

  • Abantu

    Cambridge

    Flavours of southern Africa meet those of Europe in this fair trade-focused cafe – expect everything from biltong and boboti (a South African meatloaf) to…

  • Gardenia

    Cambridge

    'Gardi's' is responsible for the late-night nutrition of a large chunk of the student population, and its walls are plastered with photos of happy…

  • Locker

    Cambridge

    Ethical coffee, homemade soup, and flavoursome bread, cakes and pies from a wealth of Cambridge producers lift this artsy cafe above the crowd.

  • St John's Chop House

    Cambridge

    A student favourite serving up classic British dishes and local real ales in a 17th century restaurant with open fires and beams.

  • Crown

    Norfolk

    Renowned for its traditional menus (mains might include rack of lamb or steak) and contemporary pasta or curry dishes.

  • Tea House

    Norwich

    Tuck into doorstep sarnies, steaming jacket potatoes and top-notch tea and scones.

  • Byron

    Cambridge

    A bustling, better-than-average burger bar where students, families and business types sit on reclaimed banquettes tucking into prime patties and more.