Norwich restaurant wins best Mediterranean establishment award

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 15:01 · Archive

Jorge's Restaurant in Norwich has won Best Mediterranean Establishment at Food Awards England 2026.

Jorge's Restaurant in Norwich has won the title Best Mediterranean Establishment at the Food Awards England 2026. Owners Jorge and Eleanor Santos collected the award at a ceremony held at The Grand Station in Wolverhampton on 9 November.

The restaurant has been operating for eight years and serves a tapas and steak menu at lunch, with an à la carte selection of seafood, steak and Portuguese dishes in the evening. Jorge's was one of eight national finalists in its category and was also a finalist for Restaurant of the Year in both 2022 and 2023. Last year, it was named the Best Mediterranean Establishment in the South of England.

Jorge Santos said the award 'reflects the dedication and effort that goes into every plate and service from our amazing team'. He added: 'Our gratitude goes to all our guests that have been supporting us for 8 years.' Eleanor Santos noted that Norwich has 'a brilliant food scene' and that it means a lot to 'fly the flag for it'. Santos has said the restaurant's cooking is inspired by his late mother, Berta, who died when he was 21.

How it is being reported

• Norwich restaurant named best in the countryJorge’s Restaurant in Norwich has won the title Best Mediterranean Establishment at the Food Awards England 2026.Norwich Evening News · 14 Nov, 14:24
• Norwich restaurant named best in the countryJorge’s Restaurant in Norwich has won the title Best Mediterranean Establishment at the Food Awards England 2026.Eastern Daily Press · 14 Nov, 14:24

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