Dé Danann

In Norwich City Centre, Dé Danann channels a modern Irish lilt through comforting, contemporary plates.

The opening cadence is playful: a broad bean, caper, mint & garlic dip with truffle oil brioche, and crispy cheese fritters finished with hot honey for a sweet-savoury wink.

Small plates keep the tempo with prawns on wheaten loaf brushed in wild garlic and smoked tarragon butter, and pulled pork and Gubbeen cheese croquettes brightened by Kerry Pippin marmalade, truffle mayo and a flicker of chili.

Hearty mains favour slow, tender flavours. Fresh pan-fried sea bass brings delicate richness, paired with crisp Anna potatoes and a silky tomato and chive beurre blanc for a bright, buttery finish. A rosemary lamb shank yields into colcannon mashed potato, finished with crispy shallots and a glossy Madeira jus. Sides of rosemary sea salt chips or extra colcannon round out the table.

It is food for lingering and sharing, a meal that invites conversation as much as appetite. Book a table, bring good company, and let the evening find its rhythm. No blarney, just bold flavour.