Harden's survey result
Summary
“Oli Boon’s cookery makes every visit a treat” – “fabulous fresh pasta” is the key attraction on a “limited but delicious Italian menu”, which “changes constantly – at this “high-quality addition to Norwich” which is entering its fifth year; and the food is consistently a flavour explosion”. (“Oh, and Oli’s brother Ben has never worked here: he’s a lovely chap, but is just in the name”). Top Menu Tip – “the parmesan croquettes are to die for”.
Summary
“Lovely” daily-made pasta wins star billing at this “really good Italian” from former Roux at the Landau head chef Oliver Boon and his brother Ben (Ben & Oli). The “short but varied menu” is “creative, tasty yet somehow still traditional in feeling – in the Italian way rather than a British take on Italian”.
Summary
This central Norwich newcomer (est. 2019) from ex-Roux at the Landau head chef Oliver Boon and his brother Ben (the Ben & Oli of its name) “always offers tasty pasta-based and Italian-styled treats, in a modern setting”. The commendably short menu “changes regularly”, revolving around a handful of handmade pastas, one main meat and one fish dish, and vegan options.
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5 Orford Street, Norwich, NR1 3LE
Restaurant details
Benoli Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Oli Boon's cookery makes every visit a treat, as the menu changes constantly and the food is consistent a flavour explosion. 5.30pm opening time means you can get dinner pre theatre / film without rushing. Oh, and Oli's brother Ben has never worked there – he's a lovely chap but he's just in the name!"
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £28.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.10 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £7.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
5 Orford Street, Norwich, NR1 3LE
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
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