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
Olives & Bread
Home made bread, Italian olives, with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Garlic Bread
Garlic butter and pizza bread
Garlic Bread with cheese
Mozzarella and garlic butter pizza bread
Insalata Tricolore
Avocado, fresh tomatoes and Mozzarella cheese, with extra virgin olive oil.
Asparagus Al Forno
Oven baked asparagus, topped with butter, Parma ham and Parmesan cheese.
Avocado Al Forno
Oven baked avocado, with a tomato & besciamella sauce, Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese.
Mozzarella with Parma Ham
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
Oven baked pancakes, filled with spinach, mushrooms and ricotta cheese, topped with a butter and Parmesan cheese.
Calamari
Deep fried squid, served with a salad and tartare sauce.
Bruschetta
Homemade Bread, topped with freshly chopped tomatoes, red onions, garlic, Mozzarella cheese, salad and olive oil.
Antipasto Della Casa
Mixed Italian salami, cheese, tomatoes, artichokes, olives and bread.
Pasta Della Casa
Linguine Carbonara
Bacon, egg yolk, cream sauce and black pepper.
Linguine Alla Bolognese
Minced beef and tomato sauce.
Linguine Al Salmone
Smoked salmon, peppercorns, white pepper, cream sauce and fresh dill.
Linguine Ai Capperi
Mixed seafood, bacon, capers, cream, garlic, onions and parsley.
Linguine Primavera
Mixed seafood, garlic, chilli, cherry tomatoes and touch of tomato sauce.
Penne Amatriciana
Bacon, onions, chilli, black pepper, tomato sauce, parsley and basil.
Penne Al Pollo
Chicken, mushrooms, asparagus, garlic, onions and cream.
Penne Alla Sarda
Pepperoni, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, peppers, garlic, onions, mushrooms and tomato sauce.
Penne Ai Gamberoni
Prawns, black pepper, cream and tomato sauce.
Al Forno – Oven Baked
Lasagna
Layers of egg pasta, oven baked with a Bolognese and besciamella sauce, topped with Mozzarella cheese.
Melanzane Al Forno
Layers of aubergines, capers, egg, Parmesan, tomato sauce, oregano, topped with Mozzarella cheese.
Cannelloni Veg
Egg pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach, topped with a tomato & besciamella sauce, Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese.
Crespelle Al Pollo
Rolled pancakes filled with chicken, spinach, ricotta cheese, mushrooms, topped with a tomato & besciamella sauce, Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese
Michael Speciality
Sliced potatoes, chicken, onions, a garlic creamy sauce, topped with a Mozzarella cheese.
Gnocchi
Gnocchi Gratinati
Oven baked gnocchi with Bolognese and cream sauce, topped with Mozzarella cheese.
Gnocchi Alla Romana
Bacon, onions, garlic, chilli, capers, tomato sauce, parsley and basil.
Gnocchi Quattro Formaggi
Rich creamy sauce with four different cheeses.
Gnocchi Al Salmone
Smoked salmon, courgette, onions, garlic, cream, white pepper and fresh dill.
Gnocchi Alla Provenzale
Pepperoni, onions, garlic, black olives, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, Gorgonzola cheese and cream.
Risotti
Risotto Zafferano
Italian rice cooked with button mushrooms, onions, asparagus, cream, truffle oil and saffron sauce.
Risotto Al Pollo
Italian rice cooked with chicken, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, onions, garlic, peppers, tomato sauce, black pepper and oregano.
Risotto Casa
Italian rice cooked with pepperoni, mixed seafood, cherry tomatoes, touch of tomato sauce, onions and garlic.
Risotto Di Mare
Italian rice cooked with mixed seafood, garlic, onions and tomato sauce.
Risotto Gamberetti
Italian rice cooked with prawns, bacon, asparagus, garlic and onions, in a creamy tomato sauce.
Traditional Italian Pizzas
Pizza Tartufata
Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, truffle oil and Parmesan cheese
Pizza Capricciosa
Tomato, mozzarella, artichokes, ham & mushroom.
Pizza Campagnola
Tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni salami, olives & artichoke.
Pizza Vegetariana
Tomato, mozzarella, artichoke, aubergine, olives & mushrooms.
Pizza Salmone
Tomato, mozzarella, smoked salmon, capers and black olives
Pizza Quattro Formaggi
Tomato base pizza with four different cheeses.
Pizza Quattro Stagioni
Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, ham, pepperoni & olives.
Pizza Parma
Tomato, mozzarella, Parma ham & Parmesan cheese
Pollo – Chicken
Pollo Alla Mostarda
Grilled chicken breast, topped with sliced ham and Mozzarella cheese. Served on a creamy onions, garlic and French mustard sauce.
Pollo Alla Valdostana
Grilled chicken breast, ham and Mozzarella cheese. Served on a tomato sauce, black pepper, garlic and oregano.
Pollo Alla Gorgonzola
Grilled chicken breast, topped with ham and Mozzarella cheese. Served with a creamy Gorgonzola sauce, cooked with onions and garlic.
Pollo Al Prosciutto
Grilled chicken breast topped with ham and Mozzarella. Served with a creamy paprika sauce, cooked with onions and garlic.
Vitello – Veal
Vitello Ai Funghi
Grilled escalopes of veal, served with a sauce cooked with onions, garlic, cream, mushrooms, black pepper and parsley.
Vitello in Carrozza
Grilled escalopes of veal, topped with fried aubergines, oregano and Mozzarella cheese. Served with a tomato sauce.
Vitello Alla Gorgonzola
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
Grilled chain of fillet steak served with mushrooms, black pepper and garlic in a demi-glass sauce.
Filleto Al Pepe
Grilled chain of fillet steak served with a creamy French mustard sauce, onions, garlic, peppercorn and black pepper.
Filleto Alla Gorgonzola
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
Seasonal Vegetables
Chips
Bread
Insalate – Salads
Insalata Di Pomodoro E Cipolla
Tomato and red onions salad, dressed with olive oil.
Insalata Mista
Mixed salad, tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, olives, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Avocado Salad
Mixed salad, avocado, tomato, cucumber, olives, egg and tartare dressing sauce on the side.
Chicken salad
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
Oven baked layers of aubergine and ham, topped with tomato sauce, Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
White bait
Deep fried white bait, served with salad and tartare sauce.
Fillet of Sea-bass
Sea-bass served on a bed of potato, courgettes, green beans and touch of pesto sauce.
Pollo Ai Funghi
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
Tomato, mozzerella, ham and mushrooms.
Dolci ~ Desserts
All £8.95
Tiramisu
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
A rich, moist chocolate sponge layered with decadent fudge. Served warm with a scoop of Smooth vanilla ice cream
Profiteroles
Delicate choux pastry filled with silky Chantilly cream, generously topped with smooth chocolate sauce. Served with whipped cream
Tartufo Al Limoncello
Lemon Ice Cream with a runny lemon centre coated with crushed meringue. Served with whipped cream
Ice creams & Sorbets (3 scoops)
Please ask for today’s selection
Affogato al Caffe
2 scoops of vanilla ice cream with one shot of espresso
Special of the week
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
Herbal Earl Grey/ English/ Decaf
Single Espresso
Concentrated beverage brewed by forcing a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure through finely ground coffee beans
Double Espresso
Double shot of espresso
Macchiato
Made out of espresso with a small amount of milk
Americano
Prepared by adding hot water to espresso, similar strength, but different flavour
Latte
Made with espresso and steamed milk
Cappuccino
Italian coffee drink prepared with espresso, hot milk and steamed milk foam
Hot chocolate
Steamed milk and chocolate, topped with whipped cream
Mocha
Espresso, steamed milk and chocolate, topped with whipped cream
Liqueur Coffee
Coffee with a shot of liqueur, topped with double cream
Red Wines
House Red
Soft, plummy, damson nose. Spicy, herbal flavours. Sour cherry and mineral hints with firm dry tannins.
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Aromatic nose with blackberries and spice and a well-rounded, fruit-driven finish on the palate.
Nero D'Avola Sicilia
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
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
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
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
Well balanced and ruby-red, with good structure and a velvety texture. Aromas of cherries, plums, and iris.
Barolo DOCG
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
Rich glossy, full bodied wine produced from dried-grapes; packed with flavours of raisins, black cherry and chocolate
White Wines
House White
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
Delicately fruity, relatively full and ample with an ensemble of aromas and great finesse.
Soave DOC
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
Vibrant yellow with lively exotic and citrus fruit aromas. Fresh and crisp with pineapple and lemony flavour.
Frascati
One of Rome’s classics, a superb golden dry white wine with a fresh subtle aroma.
Malborough Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
Fresh and intense, suggestions of elderflower and sage.
Verdicchio dei Castelli
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
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
Double
Premium Single
Premium Double
Bottle Mixers
Rose Wine
Pinot Grigio Blush Rosé
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
Prosecco DOC Brut
Attractively intense, very fruity and aromatic, with hints of Rennet Apples.
Rosé Prosecco DOC Brut
Beers
Peroni Nastro Azzuro
330ml, 5.1%vol
Moretti
330ml, 4.6%vol
Corona Extra
330ml, 4.6% vol
Guest Ale
500ml, 4.5% vol
Guest Cider
568ml, 4.5% vol
Alcohol Free
330ml, 0% vol
Soft Drinks
Sparkling Apple (275ml)
Sparkling Elderflower (275ml)
Italian Mineral Water Still/Sparkling (500ml)
Coca-Cola / Coca-Cola Zero / Coca-Cola Diet / Diet Sprite / Fanta (330ml)
Orange / Apple Juice / Cranberry
Cocktails & Aperitifs
Aperol Spritz / Campari Spritz / Limoncello Spritz
50ml of Aperol, 35ml Campari or 35ml Limoncello, Prosecco, soda water on ice and fresh orange.
Gin & Tonic
Alcohol Free Gin & Tonic
Premium or Flavoured Gin & Tonic
Campari & Soda
Archers Woo Woo
25ml Archers, 25ml Vodka, cranberry juice and dash of lime.
Espresso Martini
Vodka 25ml, coffee liquor 25ml and freshly brewed espresso. Topped with coffee beans.
Negroni
London Gin 25ml, Campari 25ml, Martini Rosso 25ml, on ice and a slice of lemon.