
Nergiz
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About Nergiz
On Magdalen St in Norwich, Nergiz is a restaurant that greets arrivals with a complimentary bowl of lentil soup before the meal begins. An open kitchen turns out wraps and flat breads to order, including chicken and mixed meat shawarma alongside falafel wraps and bulgur. The mixed meat shawarma plate comes with fries, salad and flat bread, while a mixed grill platter brings different meats with rice, grilled vegetables and lemon. Homemade chilli sauce is served alongside meals, and Kurdish tea follows at the end. The restaurant operates on a walk-in basis and opens daily. Seating is available inside, with a paid parking lot nearby for those driving in.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention complimentary lentil soup, lamb chops, meat shawarma and falafel wrap.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention complimentary lentil soup, lamb chops, meat shawarma and falafel wrap.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the meat shawarma and mixed grill platter, describing lamb chops and chicken as tender and smoky, with generous, shareable portions of rice, grilled vegetables and salad. Close behind, the complimentary lentil soup on arrival and the falafel wrap and bulgur draw specific praise, alongside a homemade chilli sauce several call really hot but not burning. Multiple visitors mention Kurdish tea to finish the meal, and the open kitchen where breads are made to order gets called out as part of the experience. Service is described as friendly, quick and attentive across visits, and pricing comes up again and again as very reasonable for the portion sizes. One reviewer notes a wait for food during a rush period, and another suggests the restaurant add a tips jar. Several reviewers mention returning multiple times, with one describing eating there with a party of over thirty people.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the meat shawarma and mixed grill platter, describing lamb chops and chicken as tender and smoky, with generous, shareable portions of rice, grilled vegetables and salad. Close behind, the complimentary lentil soup on arrival and the falafel wrap and bulgur draw specific praise, alongside a homemade chilli sauce several call really hot but not burning. Multiple visitors mention Kurdish tea to finish the meal, and the open kitchen where breads are made to order gets called out as part of the experience. Service is described as friendly, quick and attentive across visits, and pricing comes up again and again as very reasonable for the portion sizes. One reviewer notes a wait for food during a rush period, and another suggests the restaurant add a tips jar. Several reviewers mention returning multiple times, with one describing eating there with a party of over thirty people.
Featured reviews
- neshteman razel
“highly recommended quality ✔ quantity ✔ service ✔ just please add a tips jar. service was excelent.”
- David P
“Fantastic super fresh food, wonderful people and did i mention the homemade chilli. We have eaten here many times, if only they were in London. When in Norwich, stop here, incredible place where all involved deserve to prosper. Thank you.”
- halwest amir
“I had an incredible experience at Nergiz in Norwich. The food was absolutely delicious and full of flavour. We ordered a large mixed grill platter with different meats, rice, grilled vegetables, and fresh lemon – everything was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. The lamb chops, chicken, and kebabs were especially tender and smoky from the grill. The portions were very generous and perfect for sharing with friends or family. The grilled fish was also fantastic – fresh, juicy, and served with rice and salad that complemented it perfectly. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the service was quick. You can really tell they care about the quality of their food and customer experience. Many customers also mention the excellent hospitality and great value for money, with fresh ingredients and authentic Middle Eastern flavours. Highly recommend this place”
- Jade Lauren
“Wow just stopped here for a quick lunch and was blown away by the food! We had a falafel wrap, chicken shawarma wrap and bulgur. Would go back for the bulgur alone! The falafel was so tasty, the salad fresh 😋 amazing value. Can’t wait to come back and sit in”
- Jammal
“The food arrives warm and comforting, full of gentle flavors that don’t try too hard. Everything feels unhurried, from the pace of the service to the way the meal unfolds. Portions are generous without being overwhelming. The atmosphere invites you to sit longer, talk slower, and enjoy the moment. One of those places that quietly makes your day better.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Location
Restaurants near Nergiz
- 0.2 mi
sunday lunch, afternoon tea, wine pairing with dishes
- Tatlers4.8690.3 mi£40–70Reservations
treacle tart, set menu, fillet steak
- Brix and Bones4.73580.4 mi£40–100Reservations
steak cooked to perfection, in-house sommelier, innovative sides
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nergiz | 4.5593 | — | — | complimentary lentil soup, lamb chops, meat shawarma |
| The Last Wine Bar and Restaurant | 4.5498 | 0.2 mi | — | sunday lunch, afternoon tea, wine pairing with dishes |
| TatlersReservations | 4.869 | 0.3 mi | £40–70 | treacle tart, set menu, fillet steak |
| Brix and BonesReservations | 4.7358 | 0.4 mi | £40–100 | steak cooked to perfection, in-house sommelier, innovative sides |
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