
Gem of Norwich
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About Gem of Norwich
Gem of Norwich is a Turkish restaurant and bar on Thorpe Road, set in a light and airy dining room near the river end of the city centre. Table service runs throughout, with hosts seating diners and waitstaff bringing out the courses, and salt and pepper already set on the tables alongside bottled still water served with tumblers of ice. The kitchen covers Turkish grill standards, including a BBQ mixed grill with rice and salad, mixed kofte, and marinated chicken pieces, with spices offered as an add-on so most plates can be adjusted for children. Cocktails are poured at the bar alongside the food, and a private dining room at the back takes group bookings. The venue fills quickly at peak times, and the team often finds tables for walk-ins when the room looks full.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid parking garage · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsHas changing table(s) · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
182 dishes · mains £7–30- HUMMUS£7.50
- TABULE£7.50
- BABAGANUSH£8.50
- DOLMADES£8.50
- TZATZIKI£7.50
- RED LENTIL£7.90
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bbq mixed grill, chicken, cocktail and spices.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bbq mixed grill, chicken, cocktail and spices.
Customer Review Summary
Diners return to Gem of Norwich for the BBQ Mixed Grill, repeatedly calling the meat grilled to perfection and the portions generous. Service runs warm and attentive across multiple visits, though one describes an aggressive saltiness in the kofte and chicken, and another flags a £6.05 water charge after a server mix-up. Most mark it a Norwich favourite and say they will be back.
Customer Review Summary
Diners return to Gem of Norwich for the BBQ Mixed Grill, repeatedly calling the meat grilled to perfection and the portions generous. Service runs warm and attentive across multiple visits, though one describes an aggressive saltiness in the kofte and chicken, and another flags a £6.05 water charge after a server mix-up. Most mark it a Norwich favourite and say they will be back.
Featured reviews
- J G
“This is the second year in a row that I've booked the Gem for my birthday dinner. The food is just incredible and the staff are the right level of attentive. A special thank you to Berk, who served me and my husband on our most recent visit. He was incredibly thoughtful and really helped to make the occasion extra special. Looking forward to visiting again soooon!!”
- Raluca Rezeanu
“Very delicious food. Incredible tasty 🤤”
- Leah Black
“Never been before but heard really good things. We were not disappointed food and drinks were amazing. One of the best places to eat in Norwich, we will 100% be returning”
- Matei Rusu
“Great food, attentive staff. Pations are very generous, so resist the urge to order one of everything. Would highly recommend. Spices are an add on, which makes most dishes suitable for kids. My 7YO son loved the chicken.”
- Lutz Thannhäuser
“Sehr gutes Essen und sehr nettes Personal. Obwohl das Restaurant sehr voll war, war das Personal sehr nett und hatte noch Zeit für Scherze.”
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Rooftop seating
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
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- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Offerings· 15
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Dining options· 6
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Parking· 3
- Paid parking garage
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Planning· 3
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Service options· 2
- Curbside pickup
- Delivery
- Highlights· 6
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Rooftop seating
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Family-friendly· 3
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Gem of Norwich
- 0 mi£10–20Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
mixed grill platter, nachos, gammon grill
- 0.1 mi£20–30Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
chilli squid, kids bento box, cocktails
- Nando's Norwich - Riverside4.31,0560.2 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
attentive and polite staff, great food and service, quick meal service
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem of NorwichOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.71,237 | — | £20–40 | bbq mixed grill, chicken, cocktail |
| Norwich Nelson Table TableVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 3.9781 | 0 mi | £10–20 | mixed grill platter, nachos, gammon grill |
| wagamama norwich riversideOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.0243 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | chilli squid, kids bento box, cocktails |
| Nando's Norwich - RiversideOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.31,056 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | attentive and polite staff, great food and service, quick meal service |
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