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The Taste of Portugal in Norwich:
Jorge’s Blog & Restaurant Updates
Curious about the latest at Jorge’s? Dive into our blog for chef stories, seasonal recipes, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into Norwich’s home for modern Portuguese dining.
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A Portuguese Paradise: Jorge's Restaurant's Beautiful New Look
We're thrilled to give you a sneak peek of our restaurant refresh at Jorge's Portuguese Restaurant in Norwich!

Eleanor Santos
Mar 13, 20252 min read


What is a Portuguese Tapas bar?
The truth is Tapas bars are not traditional in Portugal. Instead, we serve Petiscos! Tapas dishes at Jorge's Tapas Bar in Norwich What does Petiscos Mean? Translated the tapa and the petisco means a delicatessen or a snack, a 'small' thing prepared and cooked in a special way that concentrates more or quality than quantity. Petiscos is the Portuguese version of Tapas. Portuguese Petiscos vs. Spanish Tapas – What’s the difference? Culinary traditions often transcend border,

Eleanor Santos
Mar 5, 20246 min read


Celebrating Excellence: Jorge's Restaurant Wins Best Mediterranean Restaurant in Norfolk!
Jorge and the team are absolutely thrilled to have won Best Mediterranean Restaurant in Norfolk at the Southern Enterprise Awards 2023! In a culinary world filled with flavors and fusions, standing out amidst the competition requires not just skill, but a touch of magic. Jorge's Restaurant, nestled in the heart of Norfolk, has proven itself to be a beacon of Mediterranean excellence. With its dedication to authenticity, innovation, and exceptional dining experiences, Jorge's

Eleanor Santos
Mar 5, 20245 min read


Introducing Go Bifanas!
During lockdown, we’ve been anything but bored. If you’ve been watching our social media recently, you’ll see that we’ve been in preparations to reopen our takeaway and fine dining restaurant, Jorge’s Restaurant. If our gourmet menu was not enough to tempt and tickle your tastebuds, we’ve launched a new menu to run alongside our normal service to comply with COVID regulations. We would like to introduce you to Go Bifanas! 😋😋😋 ORDER YOUR GO BIFANAS NOW 😋😋😋 ‘Bifana’ is a

Eleanor Santos
Apr 27, 20233 min read


Celebration meals at Jorge’s Restaurant
Enjoy celebration meals at Jorge’s Restaurant, an exquisite and intimate dining experience. Click for more or contact us today.

Eleanor Santos
Jan 9, 20232 min read


Rebrand and new tapas menu – Goodbye Go Bifanas, hello Jorge’s Tascas!
Changing the brand Go Bifanas into Jorge’s Tascas! We’ve decided to merge Go Bifanas and Jorge’s quintessential tapas to make a fantastic...

Eleanor Santos
Nov 2, 20223 min read


Norwich Portuguese Restaurant Finalists in 2022 Food Awards
Jorge’s Restaurant were honoured last week to place in the final of the prestigious Food Awards England 2022 which was hosted this year...

Eleanor Santos
Jun 27, 20223 min read


Help us to help Ukraine - Ukraine needs our support!
As a small boy, my family & I had to flee from Angola during the war. I couldn’t understand why we had to run away, why we had to hide,...

Eleanor Santos
Mar 5, 20223 min read


Jorge's restaurant reopens on 13th April with heated outdoor seating!
We are so excited to welcome you back to Jorge's in April! Here is what you need to know! 13th April to 15th May inclusive: you can book...

Eleanor Santos
Mar 17, 20211 min read


Take a trip to Portugal without leaving Norwich - Check out this weeks takeaway menu
We've been closed for so many months over the last year and we can't wait to welcome you back to Jorge's from 13th April! In the...

Eleanor Santos
Mar 17, 20212 min read


I want to tell you the story of one of my best friends, Del!
We met around 4 years ago on the school run, our children where in the same class together and we have enjoyed some great nights out and...

Eleanor Santos
Mar 13, 20213 min read


Tackling Festive Loneliness as a Community - Giving Back 2020
It’s not just Santa that can give a festive gift to someone who really needs it... Norwich may be the City of Stories, but it is also a...

Eleanor Santos
Dec 23, 20203 min read


Keeping you safe & well-fed! Covid Guidelines
Updated: 07.04.2021 We can't wait to welcome you back to Jorge's from the 13th of April in our NEW heated courtyard From the 13th April...

Eleanor Santos
Sep 23, 20204 min read


The highs & lows of lockdown life with the Santos family!
100 Days of lockdown! When the lockdown was first announced we were absolutely devastated! We have worked so hard to build a successful...

Eleanor Santos
Jun 30, 20204 min read


Reopening Plan | Dine-in or takeaway?
We are so excited to welcome you back on the 4th July! 🥳 🥳 🥳 CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR TABLE 🥳 🥳 🥳 We will be closed next week for...

Eleanor Santos
Jun 27, 20202 min read


Ready, steady, book your table now!
We are preparing to open our doors and welcome you back on the 4th July 2020. ➡️➡️ BOOK YOUR TABLE NOW ⬅️⬅️ Here is how we are going to...

Eleanor Santos
Jun 20, 20203 min read


Introducing Go Bifanas!
During lockdown, we’ve been anything but bored. If you’ve been watching our social media recently, you’ll see that we’ve been in...

Eleanor Santos
Jun 19, 20203 min read


CELEBRATE YOUR SPECIAL OCCASIONS WITH EXTRA-ORDINARY FOOD
May is a special month for us. And although we aren’t celebrating this month just exactly the way we wanted to, the shine on May hasn’t...

Eleanor Santos
May 5, 20203 min read


Jorge’s To Go – a takeout treat and the gift of great food!
After all the turmoil, it’s time for a bit of good news – Jorge’s To Go, brand-new takeaway service, is now up and running. Over the next...

Eleanor Santos
Mar 26, 20203 min read


THANKS TO THE NHS & EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR PROTECTING OUR FINE CITY – GRAB A FREE COFFEE & TEA ON US
Thank You, and Stay Strong “We feel that in moments like this, it is our duty to stay open as a takeaway. It’s not because of the...

Eleanor Santos
Mar 24, 20202 min read
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