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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.


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


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


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


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
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