Paolo's Restaurant menu with up-to-date-prices

Paolo’s Restaurant Menu

September 7, 2026
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Paolo’s Restaurant serves traditional Italian food at 1 St Giles Street in the Norwich Lanes. Housed in an old art deco building among independent shops and boutiques, it offers indoor tables and al fresco dining in the heart of the city.

Each dish is prepared by hand using established Italian techniques. Pasta and rice dishes form a substantial part of the menu, while chicken, fish, veal and beef give diners a broad choice of main courses beyond the familiar carbohydrate led favourites.

Homemade bread, Italian olives, salads and seafood allow a table to build a lighter meal or several shared courses. The range suits both a straightforward plate of pasta and a more leisurely dinner that moves from antipasti to a meat or fish main.

Espresso, Italian wine and beer accompany the savoury menu, followed by desserts and digestif style drinks. Reservations are particularly advisable on Friday and Saturday, while private functions can be arranged for birthdays, anniversaries and other gatherings.

Address: 1 St Giles Street, Norwich NR2 1JJ, England

Paolo's Restaurant Menu

Antipasti – Starters

Mixed Olives
£6.50
Olives & Bread
£9

Home made bread, Italian olives, with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Garlic Bread
£9

Garlic butter and pizza bread

Garlic Bread with cheese
£9.95

Mozzarella and garlic butter pizza bread

Insalata Tricolore
£10.50

Avocado, fresh tomatoes and Mozzarella cheese, with extra virgin olive oil.

Asparagus Al Forno
£10.95

Oven baked asparagus, topped with butter, Parma ham and Parmesan cheese.

Avocado Al Forno
£10.95

Oven baked avocado, with a tomato & besciamella sauce, Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese.

Mozzarella with Parma Ham
£10.95

Mozzarella, Parma ham, cherry tomatoes and capers. Served on a bed of salad, topped with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and a shaving of Parmesan cheese.

Crespelle
£10.50

Oven baked pancakes, filled with spinach, mushrooms and ricotta cheese, topped with a butter and Parmesan cheese.

Calamari
£10.50

Deep fried squid, served with a salad and tartare sauce.

Bruschetta
For One £9 / For Two £15

Homemade Bread, topped with freshly chopped tomatoes, red onions, garlic, Mozzarella cheese, salad and olive oil.

Antipasto Della Casa
For One £10.95 / For Two £18.95

Mixed Italian salami, cheese, tomatoes, artichokes, olives and bread.

Pasta Della Casa

Linguine Carbonara
£16.95

Bacon, egg yolk, cream sauce and black pepper.

Linguine Alla Bolognese
£16.95

Minced beef and tomato sauce.

Linguine Al Salmone
£17.95

Smoked salmon, peppercorns, white pepper, cream sauce and fresh dill.

Linguine Ai Capperi
£18.95

Mixed seafood, bacon, capers, cream, garlic, onions and parsley.

Linguine Primavera
£18.95

Mixed seafood, garlic, chilli, cherry tomatoes and touch of tomato sauce.

Penne Amatriciana
£16.95

Bacon, onions, chilli, black pepper, tomato sauce, parsley and basil.

Penne Al Pollo
£17.95

Chicken, mushrooms, asparagus, garlic, onions and cream.

Penne Alla Sarda
£17.95

Pepperoni, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, peppers, garlic, onions, mushrooms and tomato sauce.

Penne Ai Gamberoni
£17.95

Prawns, black pepper, cream and tomato sauce.

Al Forno – Oven Baked

Lasagna
£16.95

Layers of egg pasta, oven baked with a Bolognese and besciamella sauce, topped with Mozzarella cheese.

Melanzane Al Forno
£16.95

Layers of aubergines, capers, egg, Parmesan, tomato sauce, oregano, topped with Mozzarella cheese.

Cannelloni Veg
£16.95

Egg pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach, topped with a tomato & besciamella sauce, Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese.

Crespelle Al Pollo
£17.95

Rolled pancakes filled with chicken, spinach, ricotta cheese, mushrooms, topped with a tomato & besciamella sauce, Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese

Michael Speciality
£17.95

Sliced potatoes, chicken, onions, a garlic creamy sauce, topped with a Mozzarella cheese.

Gnocchi

Gnocchi Gratinati
£16.95

Oven baked gnocchi with Bolognese and cream sauce, topped with Mozzarella cheese.

Gnocchi Alla Romana
£17.50

Bacon, onions, garlic, chilli, capers, tomato sauce, parsley and basil.

Gnocchi Quattro Formaggi
£17.50

Rich creamy sauce with four different cheeses.

Gnocchi Al Salmone
£17.95

Smoked salmon, courgette, onions, garlic, cream, white pepper and fresh dill.

Gnocchi Alla Provenzale
£17.95

Pepperoni, onions, garlic, black olives, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, Gorgonzola cheese and cream.

Risotti

Risotto Zafferano
£18.95

Italian rice cooked with button mushrooms, onions, asparagus, cream, truffle oil and saffron sauce.

Risotto Al Pollo
£19.95

Italian rice cooked with chicken, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, onions, garlic, peppers, tomato sauce, black pepper and oregano.

Risotto Casa
£19.95

Italian rice cooked with pepperoni, mixed seafood, cherry tomatoes, touch of tomato sauce, onions and garlic.

Risotto Di Mare
£19.95

Italian rice cooked with mixed seafood, garlic, onions and tomato sauce.

Risotto Gamberetti
£19.95

Italian rice cooked with prawns, bacon, asparagus, garlic and onions, in a creamy tomato sauce.

Traditional Italian Pizzas

Pizza Tartufata
£15.95

Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, truffle oil and Parmesan cheese

Pizza Capricciosa
£16.95

Tomato, mozzarella, artichokes, ham & mushroom.

Pizza Campagnola
£16.95

Tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni salami, olives & artichoke.

Pizza Vegetariana
£16.95

Tomato, mozzarella, artichoke, aubergine, olives & mushrooms.

Pizza Salmone
£17.50

Tomato, mozzarella, smoked salmon, capers and black olives

Pizza Quattro Formaggi
£17.50

Tomato base pizza with four different cheeses.

Pizza Quattro Stagioni
£17.50

Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, ham, pepperoni & olives.

Pizza Parma
£17.50

Tomato, mozzarella, Parma ham & Parmesan cheese

Pollo – Chicken

Pollo Alla Mostarda
£21.95

Grilled chicken breast, topped with sliced ham and Mozzarella cheese. Served on a creamy onions, garlic and French mustard sauce.

Pollo Alla Valdostana
£21.95

Grilled chicken breast, ham and Mozzarella cheese. Served on a tomato sauce, black pepper, garlic and oregano.

Pollo Alla Gorgonzola
£21.95

Grilled chicken breast, topped with ham and Mozzarella cheese. Served with a creamy Gorgonzola sauce, cooked with onions and garlic.

Pollo Al Prosciutto
£21.95

Grilled chicken breast topped with ham and Mozzarella. Served with a creamy paprika sauce, cooked with onions and garlic.

Vitello – Veal

Vitello Ai Funghi
£23.95

Grilled escalopes of veal, served with a sauce cooked with onions, garlic, cream, mushrooms, black pepper and parsley.

Vitello in Carrozza
£23.95

Grilled escalopes of veal, topped with fried aubergines, oregano and Mozzarella cheese. Served with a tomato sauce.

Vitello Alla Gorgonzola
£24.95

Grilled escalopes of veal, served on a bed of sliced fried potatoes, with a creamy Gorgonzola cheese sauce, cooked with garlic and onions.

Filleto

Filleto Ai Funghi
£33.50

Grilled chain of fillet steak served with mushrooms, black pepper and garlic in a demi-glass sauce.

Filleto Al Pepe
£33.50

Grilled chain of fillet steak served with a creamy French mustard sauce, onions, garlic, peppercorn and black pepper.

Filleto Alla Gorgonzola
£34.50

Grilled chain of fillet steak, served on a bed of sliced potatoes, with creamy Gorgonzola cheese sauce, cooked with garlic and onions.

Side Orders

Sautéed Rosemary Potatoes
£5.50
Seasonal Vegetables
£5
Chips
£5.95
Bread
£4.95

Insalate – Salads

Insalata Di Pomodoro E Cipolla
£6.95

Tomato and red onions salad, dressed with olive oil.

Insalata Mista
£7.50

Mixed salad, tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, olives, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Avocado Salad
£17.95

Mixed salad, avocado, tomato, cucumber, olives, egg and tartare dressing sauce on the side.

Chicken salad
£19.95

Mixed salad, chicken breast, tomato, cucumber, olives, egg and tartare dressing sauce on the side.

Chef’s Specials

Please check our Chef’s Special Board. All our dishes are cooked on order. Vegan, gluten free and vegetarian options available on selected dishes. Please ask our front staff.

Involtini Di Melanzane
£9.95

Oven baked layers of aubergine and ham, topped with tomato sauce, Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

White bait
£9.50

Deep fried white bait, served with salad and tartare sauce.

Fillet of Sea-bass
£19.50

Sea-bass served on a bed of potato, courgettes, green beans and touch of pesto sauce.

Pollo Ai Funghi
£20.95

Grilled Chicken Breast topped with sliced ham and mozzarella cheese. Served on a creamy onion and garlic sauce with truffle oil and mushrooms.

Lunch Menu

Select any dish for just £14.50. Served Monday – Friday, 12pm – 3pm.

Lasagna

Layers of egg pasta, baked with a bolognese & besciamella sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese.

Melanzane Al Forno

Layers of aubergines, capers, egg, Parmesan, tomato sauce, oregano, topped with Mozzarella cheese.

Penne Gratinate

Oven baked penne pasta, with Bolognese and cream sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese.

Linguine Bolognese

Mince beef, tomato sauce and oregano.

Linquine Carbonara

Bacon, egg yolk, cream sauce and black pepper.

Penne Al Pollo

Chicken, mushrooms, asparagus, garlic, onions and cream sauce

Penne Amatriciana

Bacon, onions, chilli, garlic, black pepper, tomato sauce, parsley and basil.

Penne Ragú

Bolognese sauce, ham and touch of cream.

Pizza Margherita

Tomato, mozzerella and oregano.

Pizza Pepperoni

Tomato, mozzerella, and pepperoni.

Pizza Funghi

Tomato, mozzerella and mushrooms.

Pizza Venecia
£5.95

Tomato, mozzerella, ham and mushrooms.

Dolci ~ Desserts

All £8.95

Tiramisu
£8.95

Our signature house-made tiramisu features layers of coffee and liqueur-soaked savoiardi biscuits, rich mascarpone cream, and a dusting of the finest cocoa

Chocolate Fudge Cake
£8.95

A rich, moist chocolate sponge layered with decadent fudge. Served warm with a scoop of Smooth vanilla ice cream

Profiteroles
£8.95

Delicate choux pastry filled with silky Chantilly cream, generously topped with smooth chocolate sauce. Served with whipped cream

Tartufo Al Limoncello
£8.95

Lemon Ice Cream with a runny lemon centre coated with crushed meringue. Served with whipped cream

Ice creams & Sorbets (3 scoops)
£8.95

Please ask for today’s selection

Affogato al Caffe
£8.95

2 scoops of vanilla ice cream with one shot of espresso

Special of the week
£8.95

Please ask for this week’s special

Children's Menu

Main, dessert & a drink: £9.95

Linguine Bolognese
Penne with cheese
Chicken nuggets and chips
Pizza Margherita
Ice Cream

Choose one scoop of ice cream Vanilla/Chocolate/Strawberry

Orange Juice
Apple Juice
Cranberry Juice

Hot Drinks

Tea
£3.50

Herbal Earl Grey/ English/ Decaf

Single Espresso
£3.50

Concentrated beverage brewed by forcing a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure through finely ground coffee beans

Double Espresso
£4.50

Double shot of espresso

Macchiato
£3.95

Made out of espresso with a small amount of milk

Americano
£3.95

Prepared by adding hot water to espresso, similar strength, but different flavour

Latte
£4.95

Made with espresso and steamed milk

Cappuccino
£4.95

Italian coffee drink prepared with espresso, hot milk and steamed milk foam

Hot chocolate
£5.95

Steamed milk and chocolate, topped with whipped cream

Mocha
£6.95

Espresso, steamed milk and chocolate, topped with whipped cream

Liqueur Coffee
£9.50

Coffee with a shot of liqueur, topped with double cream

Red Wines

House Red
175ml glass £7.50 / 250ml glass £9.50 / Bottle £24.95

Soft, plummy, damson nose. Spicy, herbal flavours. Sour cherry and mineral hints with firm dry tannins.

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
£28.50

Aromatic nose with blackberries and spice and a well-rounded, fruit-driven finish on the palate.

Nero D'Avola Sicilia
£29.95

Ruby red with intense aromas of black berry fruits. Has loads of juicy dark fruit flavours and goes perfectly with grilled red meats, charcuterie and cheese.

Valpolicella DOC
£31.50

A terrific example of this North-East Italian red which is flavour-boosted by re-fermenting the wine on the skins of grapes used to make Amarone. Reminiscent of incense and the sweet-sour intensity of dried cherries.

Sangiovese IGT
£31.50

Bright ruby red with violet reflections. It has an intense and ample bouquet with hints of red fruits and floral notes of violets. Perfect with first courses of pasta and dishes based on red meats.

Primitivo Masso Antico
£32.50

Fully intense red colour & it’s complex bouquet. This wine is characterised by pine aromas that go from mature fruit to spicy notes. This wine goes well with meat & other dishes.

Chianti Classico DOC
£33.95

Well balanced and ruby-red, with good structure and a velvety texture. Aromas of cherries, plums, and iris.

Barolo DOCG
£59.50

Red berry, dried rose, truffle and a hint of scorched earth aromas come together on this solid Barolo. Delivers wild cherry, ripe strawberry alongside firm ripe and fresh acidity.

Amarone Della Valpolicella DOCG
£74.95

Rich glossy, full bodied wine produced from dried-grapes; packed with flavours of raisins, black cherry and chocolate

White Wines

House White
175ml glass £7.50 / 250ml glass £9.50 / Bottle £24.95

Lifted, brightly fruity aromas with tropical notes and citrus undertones. Fabulously fresh. Dry and refreshing with pink grapefruit, cut grass and passion fruit flavours.

Pinot Grigio DOC
£27.95

Delicately fruity, relatively full and ample with an ensemble of aromas and great finesse.

Soave DOC
£27.95

Medium-sweet and warming with sustained but well-balanced acidity, pleasant aftertaste of almond Fresh flowery hint of white grape and elder flowers, with ripe pale white fruit such as apple and pear

Grillo Sicilia DOC
£28.50

Vibrant yellow with lively exotic and citrus fruit aromas. Fresh and crisp with pineapple and lemony flavour.

Frascati
£30.50

One of Rome’s classics, a superb golden dry white wine with a fresh subtle aroma.

Malborough Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
£30.50

Fresh and intense, suggestions of elderflower and sage.

Verdicchio dei Castelli
£30.95

Pale yellow in colour with a delicate and lingering aroma. Dry, fresh, nicely acidic with good fruit and a subtle aftertaste, which last pleasantly in the mouth.

Gavi DOCG
£38.50

Straw yellow in colour with subtle green reflections. A delicately aromatic and soft nose precedes a crisp and floral palate with peachy undertones and well balanced structure.

Liqueurs & Spirits

Single
£5.95
Double
£8.95
Premium Single
£6.95
Premium Double
£9.50
Bottle Mixers
£2.95

Rose Wine

Pinot Grigio Blush Rosé
175ml glass £7.50 / 250ml glass £9.50 / Bottle £25.95

It is a fresh, clean and crisp wine with a touch of spice. A great match for light pasta, fish or seafood dishes.

Champagne & Sparkling

House Champagne
£55
Prosecco DOC Brut
75cl Bottle £29.95 / 20cl Bottle £10.50

Attractively intense, very fruity and aromatic, with hints of Rennet Apples.

Rosé Prosecco DOC Brut
£29.95

Beers

Peroni Nastro Azzuro
£5.95

330ml, 5.1%vol

Moretti
£5.95

330ml, 4.6%vol

Corona Extra
£5.95

330ml, 4.6% vol

Guest Ale
£7.95

500ml, 4.5% vol

Guest Cider
£7.95

568ml, 4.5% vol

Alcohol Free
£5

330ml, 0% vol

Soft Drinks

Sparkling Apple (275ml)
£4.95
Sparkling Elderflower (275ml)
£4.95
Italian Mineral Water Still/Sparkling (500ml)
£5.95
Coca-Cola / Coca-Cola Zero / Coca-Cola Diet / Diet Sprite / Fanta (330ml)
£4.95
Orange / Apple Juice / Cranberry
£4.95

Cocktails & Aperitifs

Aperol Spritz / Campari Spritz / Limoncello Spritz
£18.95

50ml of Aperol, 35ml Campari or 35ml Limoncello, Prosecco, soda water on ice and fresh orange.

Gin & Tonic
£7.95
Alcohol Free Gin & Tonic
£6.95
Premium or Flavoured Gin & Tonic
£8.95
Campari & Soda
£7.95
Archers Woo Woo
£11.95

25ml Archers, 25ml Vodka, cranberry juice and dash of lime.

Espresso Martini
£12.50

Vodka 25ml, coffee liquor 25ml and freshly brewed espresso. Topped with coffee beans.

Negroni
£12.95

London Gin 25ml, Campari 25ml, Martini Rosso 25ml, on ice and a slice of lemon.