Best restaurant within 25 miles and that includes Norwich City centre
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On entering The Mermaids slipper you are welcomed by the homely warmth of the decor as well as the staff. The welcome from Carol the owner of the establishment is second to none, her natural rapport with guests is fantastic and her crisp, elegant presentation compliments the surroundings.
My fiance and I booked that day by leaving a message on the answer phone and were called back within an hour or so, brilliant. We were offered a table for two at 8.30 which suited us.
We were offered a drink while we relaxed in the clean white sofas in the lounge style reception area, complete with stunning wooden beams and sophisticated full length ornate golden mirror.
On perusing the menu we realised the food had been carefully selected to compliment a number of tastes, starters are between £6-8 and mains £11-£20 depending obviously on your selection. Very reasonable in comparison to London prices, on par with any quality restaurant.
We were taken to our table once we had ordered our food and the starter was brought to the table a few minutes later, Sofia Loren pasta, succulent pieces of fresh smoked salmon complimented the perfectly cooked al dente penne pasta with cream.
Onto mains (drinks topped up regularly by waiting staff) I had the special, a lovely white fish with fresh veg, cooked to perfection, and a zesty orange sauce, a little overpowering for my palette with such a delicate white fish but I do have a very over sensitive taste.
Also Thai green curry and rice well cooked and very tasty with a gentle kick, rice was not traditional Thai rice but was cooked well and to be honest traditional Thai curry is cooked with chicken thigh and I'm guessing most people would complain if they were served thigh instead of breast.
Dessert was s creamy, smooth, delicious crème Brule, crisp sugar top allowing me to enjoy crunching through to reveal the sumptuous cream inside.
A coffee to finish, hot and rich in flavour, all too often coffee is warm and not hot, this coffee was perfect.
Bill £55 which included
3 x peroni, 1 x brandy, 1 x sparkling spring water, 1 x Sofia Loren pasta starter, 1 x fish of the day special, 1 x Thai green Curry, 1 x crème Brule
I recommend this place to anyone who wants a fantastic evening as a treat or just to feel special.
Aimey and James
