First time coming here and loved it so much!! The staff are lovely and they have lots of gluten free options including cakes and cookies 🍪 🍰definitely will be coming back
*THIS IS A REVIEW FOR THE TAKEAWAY SERVICE ONLY* We started ordering from Namaste several years ago when I became coeliac, and they were the only place that provided safe Indian food in central Norwich. The food itself is generally lovely, super high quality and very tasty- although as a warning even the lowest spice level is quite high coming from someone with a medium tolerance for heat.
However the true disappointing thing about Namaste is its takeaway service. Pretty much every time we order from here there is an item missing from the order (breads, rice, sometimes a curry dish). If there isn't an item missing, the order is late. Not ten or twenty minutes late, generally well over an hour late, to the point where the food is arriving well into the evening and generally stone cold. On each occasion it is late, we phone up to ask where it is and get told "it'll be a few minutes", or fobbed off in some other way, and lo and behold no food arrives. Utterly disappointing service. Refunds and compensation are generally not offered either.
Again, this is just a review for the takeaway service, and as I gather eating in the restaurant itself is a much better experience. If you're looking for high quality Indian takeaway in Norwich, take your money elsewhere.
Excellent experience!
Staff super friendly and knowledgeable.
Loads of gluten free options and the eggs Benedict was utterly delicious, as was the freshly squeezed OJ.
Would definitely recommend and will go again next time I visit Norwich
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First time at the Cosy Club with my wife and not dissapointed.
Polite and efficient service.
Amazing interior of this former bank.
I had the fish gougon sandwich and my wife had the burger. Reasonable size with fries. Menu caters well for gluten free diners.
Lunch for 2 with tea was £36.
Will be back.
1st time visiting but certainly wont be the last. Food was absolutely delicious, and practically everything had a gluten free alternative which as a coeliac is a dream come true.
Staff were friendly and attentive, couldnt fault a thing.
Really disappointing visit yesterday. The new venue was welcoming, but chilly. I didn't feel it was much warmer inside than out. I ordered gluten free salted caramel chocolate brownie. I struggled to cut it with a fork, it was so hard and could barely taste salted caramel. The cocoa flavour overpowered it. My friend ordered a victoria sponge. It was a victoria cake not sponge, it was very heavy and dense, not light at all. The coffee was very strong too. We did mention our comments, but it was brushed off with 'i'll feedback to the kitchen '. It wasn't the same experience as the last time we went.
Really reasonably priced place to get afternoon tea, especially because the food is so good. They have a great selection of tea and coffee as well.
I went for the original afternoon tea which I was able to get gluten free. I honestly found it to be more than enough and actually wasn't able to finish it.
They also have a menu with some hot food items if you're looking to go in for lunch rather than to have a traditional tea. The service was excellent, the person who sat me down was very friendly and regularly checked to see if I needed anything else, but without it feeling like too much.
I found this cafe thanks to Google reviews, and what a find it was!
They had tons of things for breakfast or brunch and a huge variety of gluten-free options (panini, baguettes, toast... And you could choose what to put on them from ingredients listed on another board). I had a DELICIOUS bacon and cheese panini, an especially creamy flat white with soy milk, and a slice of (gluten-free!) apricot cake that I couldn't finish because I was so full, but they gave me a takeaway.
The atmosphere was excellent. Almost everyone who came in while I was there clearly knew the owners and frequented the place often. I think that's one of the best things you can say about a place.
What a shame I don't live in Norwich to go there more often!
For someone who has struggled to accommodate their partners dietary requirements this place ticks all the boxes.
Visiting Friday night and explaining Heidi was gluten and lactose intolerant are server said that they could accommodate her. She then took the time to explain the options available and how individual dishes could be prepared to meet her needs.
The end result met all my expectations and I would totally recommend this place to people who have specific dietary requirements 🙂
Went for dinner with some colleagues at Zizzi Norwich. I am vegan (due to allergies) and gluten intolerant. I checked the allergen guide/menu well in advance and saw multiple options I could have including a pizza, 2 pasta dishes, sweet potato fries, regular fries, and strawberry sorbet. My group of colleagues very kindly selected this restaurant due to the number of options apparently available to me which was very kind of them. On entering the restaurant, we were asked for any allergies and I advised I am vegan + gluten free and was told this was no issue at all and reassured. I ordered the vegan non-gluten margherita pizza, to then be told there’s no vegan cheese so this was not possible. I then asked for one of the vegan non-gluten pasta dishes, and was told there’s no gluten free pasta so neither were possible. I then asked for the sweet potato fries, and was told this was not possible either. The waiter then advised they would give me 2 portions of regular fries at no charge which was kind. These portions, while doubled and very tasty, were still quite small and not filling at all while surrounded by people with good portioned meals. We also asked for a jug of water for the table when we ordered drinks and did not receive this, so had to ask again when we ordered desserts. For dessert, I spotted that the strawberry sorbet was suitable for me without needing any adjustments, so I ordered 2 scoops. My colleague sat next to me ordered the same for dessert and the same number of scoops, however when the bill came we saw that she was charged less for the same product, and mine said vegan sorbet, even though the strawberry sorbet was vegan anyway. Initially I thought I had been charged for an extra scoop by accident, but saw the bill listed 2 scoops so the number was correct, so I was being charged the price of 3 scoops for the exact same (no adjustments) product as someone else because there was an awareness of my allergies. It is already embarassing enough attending social food events, and I never expect people to cater to my dietary needs because I know it is difficult, but to be advertised multiple products and reassured on entry, for almost none of these to be available, and then charged extra for the same product as someone else when it did not even need to be adjusted is unacceptable and was incredibly embarrassing. I know I could have challenged the bill before leaving, but I was so embarrassed and let down by the whole evening that was meant to be a special employment anniversary event for my colleagues, that I just paid it on the QR code so I could leave as quickly as possible. I am not one to make complaints ever, and my dietary needs are my own issue and nobody else’s, but if you can’t provide a service, don’t advertise it, so that people with dietary requirements have a chance to find an alternative place to go. The staff were very kind and apologetic, but unfortunately that does not stop me going hungry, so would like to leave this review in hope this changes in future and that dietary needs alternatives are kept stocked, and as a heads up to other people with dietary needs that this may not be the best place to go.
This was such a lovely pub …accommodated for gluten free. I had the best fish and chips ever . We came for a little break between Xmas and new year, it’s perfect. Highly recommend this pub so friendly, helpful and the service was spot on .
Excellent coeliac-friendly all day breakfast place, gorgeous views of Elm Hill and the cobbled streets. Really appreciated the care and attention in making sure it was gluten free. Very dog friendly, my two pups had a lovely time watching people walk past! Definitely book ahead if you can.
Didn’t manage to sit in because of how busy this place gets but wow such a lovely cafe in a busy city. Despite being very busy staff were lovely and friendly. Really gluten friendly, vegan and veggie aware. Quick bite savoury options for gf is like finding gold dust - thank you :) also got a carrot cake to take away because I couldn’t resist!
3 lunch sandwiches and cake for under £20
Nothing to fault. Nice food, reasonable prices, sandwiches, baked potatoes, cakes and scones A1. Nice cup of tea too, and pretty tea cosies
Vegan and gluten free available.
Brilliant cafe, fantastic food,good quality products cooked perfect.Brilliant coffee.The menu has gluten free range which is great as my daughter gluten intolerance. Good value for money.😁👍
Great burger with tasty Gluten Free bun & plenty of GF options.
Was disappointed the fry’s weren’t GF but they jacket potato was very tasty.
Great BBQ sauce on the Rock House burger👌
A great cafe that was open pre 9am on a Saturday - always a bonus. The food was really lovely, and there was a very good selection, with gluten free options, which is always nice. The coffee was excellent too and the cakes were really lovely too. They're dog friendly too, so for us on our brief dog centred trip to Norwich, we couldn't ask for anything more.
Intimate atmosphere; the decaf cappuccino was excellent, served in a vintage mug, and we shared a main dish charred cauliflower, fig, and spiced turnip purée with chili honey and walnuts. Gluten free friendly. Nice staff.
Wow, been meaning to go here for ages…what a lovely cafe! The atmosphere and feel of the cafe was homely and friendly. Service was fab, attentive and welcoming. Menu was great and catered to gluten free very well. Breakfast was well cooked, good quality and big!! Will definitely be back.
Great little spot for a cuppa or bite to eat. Lovely decent coffee, alternative milks available too. Menu range isn’t big but food is good. Gluten free bread is often available so sandwiches can also be made gf, great attention and checking from staff on dietary requirements. Always have really good cakes available, many gf options too! Staff are cheery and helpful, service is quick. Not enormous, but the shared table at the back is big enough for quite a few people to sit at if you don’t mind a couple of strangers for company. Courtyard at the back is my favourite spot to sit and read over a tea, especially in summer. Also dog friendly, so brilliant spot for a bit of dog watching, or to chill out with your furry friends. Dog water bowls often outside the front. Brilliant place. Only drawback is how busy it gets, sometimes at the weekend it’s hard to find a free seat!
A lovely visit at the weekend.
Lots of choices for baguettes and gluten free/vegan options.
And I must say they take every care in the preparation too, even using a separate area for gluten free so no cross contamination.
Delicious it was too, will definitely be visiting again 😁 I wish you all the success in your newly opened cafe
Amazing service, delicious food!! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
Me and my boyfriend came here on Monday night, our previous booking at another restaurant was cancelled before-hand so I had a look on Google and I found this "Gem"!
We've never had Turkish food before and being coeliac it's hard to find any decent food options - they have an entire GF menu, and the staff are quite knowledgeable, which is really nice for a change!
We asked to be sat in a quieter part of the restaurant, as I suffer with social anxiety, and they had no problems accommodating this!
Unfortunately, we couldn't try any dessert as we were stuffed!! 😅
Definitely would recommend to family and friends - Will revisit if we come back to Norwich!
Thankyou! 😊
Brilliant place, food is lovely and having a gluten intolerance doesn’t affect it either as they a brilliant selection of gluten free alternatives, waitresses are lovely, the one that helped us I didn’t get a name but she was brilliant, very helpful polite and friendly etc. awesome place
An amazing place, we had lunch on the outside terrace and it was great. The food was attractively presented and very tasty. We had the fixed price menu and we were not disappointed either by the quality or the portion size. My wife has coeliac disease and they were very aware of this and made it very clear her food was gluten free.
The views of the cathedral are brilliant and the vertical planters and waterfalls on one wall add to the experience.
Our server was very friendly, absolutely no complaints, I’d definitely go back.
Visited nandos for the first time as someone who cannot have gluten. The member of staff who seated us was extremely knowledgeable and reassuring about gluten free food (though it isn't on the menu). The food was really tasty. A fab visit!
Friendly helpful staff. Nice carvery meal apart from the gluten free yorkshire pudding who ever idea it was to change to that was definitely a bad 1. Sooner you go back to how they were originally the better.
We enjoyed full breakfast, pancakes and a lovely gluten free eggs on potato muffins. The service was very good. Dog friendly. A quaint, small cafe busy with a pleasant atmosphere. Thank you
Great atmosphere, Kynan served us, had an amazing attitude and loved having a chat with us when we ordered. Amazing service for such a busy Saturday.
Great gluten free options too and very knowledgeable (separate menu on the QR code)
As a vegan (and gluten intolerant) I was catered for efficiently, professionally and with no "drama"!
The meal, service and atmosphere, were perfect.
Thankyou. I shall highly recommend The Ivy, Norwich, Brasserie, to family and friends, also to work colleagues.
Could not fault this place, the interior was beautiful and the cocktails were something else. Had such a wonderful 20th birthday here. So many options to choose from for both drinks and food. Even caters for gluten free which was perfect for one of my friends. The staff were on point with the service and also were very friendly . Would recommend 100x 💖
Great atmosphere, there is also a local cat that comes and visit who is super friendly and lovely.
They were really good about allergies and double checked each item to make sure nothing would affect my partner who is both gluten and dairy intolerant.
Also huge portions! So plenty to take home at the end.
Lovely little cafe, outside parking, beautiful interior, slightly overpriced for local population, food of a good standard with a wide range of choices, limited options for some dietary requirements such as gluten free, had breakfast but they also have a large cake selection!
Lovely cafe, extensive breakfast and brunch options with clearly labelled allergens and veggie, vegan, or gluten free options available for almost everything. Alternative milk options for coffee too!
Dogs allowed inside and out, and a sunny outdoor terrace!
Had a wonderful meal here with friends. I have Celiac Disease and other dietary restrictions and they made me a delicious meal that fully complied with all my requirements. They made me feel respected despite my 'quirks' and even seemed to enjoy the challenge. Will definitely return and am highly recommending to all my friends and family.
We had a load of Thai sides and salads at the Thai stall at the back. Flavours were out of this world. The salads are like meals of their own and all vegan. My husband is coeliac, so he was made up with it all being available gluten free. It was pretty busy, but the food came out in good time and we wished we had more space in our stomachs for more. We will be back to try some more dishes and check out the other vendors.
Celiac friendly
